Leader-Led/Self-Guided Programs

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Self-Guided and Leader Led Activity Resources

There are many fun kits for girls and leaders to explore new topics. Explore at group meetings, while at camp, etc. Each of these group resources consists of fun learning activities for girls. Easy to follow instructions are included so the leader can comfortably facilitate the activities with the group of Girl Scouts.

To request any of these resources contact the Program Secretary or call extension 729, or send/fax a written request using the Program Registration form

Booklets are free if you pick them up at our office, $2 per booklet to mail. Kits are $5-$10 per box, per week rental.

Topics:

The Asthma Awareness Patch Program for Girl Scouts:
Helping Girls Breathe Easier (Full color activity booklet. Also available, a resource kit that includes books, videos, sample medical supplies and a collection of puppets that can be used to complete the requirements.)

A program that teaches girls about asthma, including triggers, how people with asthma care for themselves and how they can keep their lungs safe and happy. In order to receive the patch, the evaluation form found in the center of the booklet must be returned to the council.
(Grades K-12)

Decision-Making (booklet)
Girls learn the steps necessary to make decisions and to think about future consequences.

[Grades 1-12]

Self-Esteem (booklet)

Girls explore the importance of positive feelings and the connection between self esteem and success.

[Grades K - 6]

Friendship (booklet)

Girls look at the importance of friendship and identify the rights and responsibilities of being a friend.

[Grades 1-12]

Straight Talk: Communicating with Others (booklet)

People talk all the time, and very often don't truly communicate. Girls develop and practice the skills necessary for effective communication.

[Grades 1-12]

Mind, Body & Soul (activity box > $5 per week)

Girls explore ways to be healthy; and learn about good nutrition, exercise, hygiene. Girls try out some easy and effective ways to reduce stress.

[Grades K-3]

CentsAbility (kit)
5-6 hours of activities for girls to learn basic personal money management.
(Ages 9-11) Details

Creativity & Me (activity box > $5 per week)

Girls imagine, invent, create, design and explore. Activities encourage individual and group problem solving.

[Grades K-8]

Confidence Capers (activity box > $5 per week)

Girls recognize positive feelings about themselves and build their self-esteem.

[Grades 4-12]

Fit and Fun (kit)
Physical activity skill development activities.

[Ages 9-12] Details

GirlSports Basics (kit)
10 basic sport skill area modules. Borrow one module at a time.
(Daisiy/Brownie Girl Scouts) Details

 Inside Out: Understanding Feelings (activity box > $5 per week)

Girls identify feelings and learn to express them effectively; and they learn to identify their individual support system.

[Grades 1-6]

No One Quite Like Me– Dealing with Differences
(New guide - an electronic document. Include e-mail with your request.)
Girls share ways they are alike and different to understand the value of differences.

[Grades K-3]

Bayberry Bubbles (booklet and can order patches)

Girls learn the fun and some of the science making and experimenting with bubbles.

[Grades K-12]

Bayberry Trails:

Beary Path at Misty Hollow

(trail activity box > Free)                  

This short trail begins behind Crooked Oak Lodge. Discover the natural history of native Black Bears.

[Grades K-3]

Celebrate Trees Trail at Bayberry (can order booklet and patches)

This 0.75 mile loop trail begins at the Yellow House, passes the pond and stops at various trees.

[Grades 1-12]

Coates Martino Trail at Bayberry

This one mile trail begins off Dunham Road entrance, includes 29 interpretive posts that correspond to the trail guide.

[Grades 1-12]

Eastern Bluebird Try-It (booklet and can order Try-Its)

The Eastern Bluebird is a bird of meadows and open fields, and it's the New York State bird. The numbers of Eastern Bluebirds have been in decline in recent years. Girls doing requirements for this Try-It may help provide habitat and increase numbers of this species.

[Grades 1-3]

(New guide - electronic document. Include e-mail with your request.)

Girls explore the issue of peer pressure.

[Grades 4-12]

Green and Growing (can order booklet and patches)

Girls discover beginning botany. Sow seeds, sprout plants, conduct experiments and identify plant parts.

[Grades 1-6]

Herbal Cosmetics (booklet and can order patches)

Girls create their own cosmetic blends from herbs and common household products to use to pamper themselves.

[Grades 4-12]

Introducing Pond Life
(activity box > $10 per week)

Learn about life in a pond.

[Grades 1-6]

Night Hawks (activity box > $5 per week)

Includes many fun nighttime activities.

[Grades K-12]

Parks Matter (kit)
Various activities for girls to learn about public lands and taking care of the environment.

[Ages 11-17] Details

Penny Project (kit)
6-7 hours of activities for girls to learn basic personal money management.[Ages 6-8] Details

Science Is Everywhere (activity box > $5 per week. Can order patches)

Includes a variety of home-based science activities.

[Grades 4-6]

Sewing Project Kits* (Limited supply of purse kits that include the pattern, velcro, thread and fabric for four purses.)
(Grades 4-12)

Sewing Pattern Booklets* (LImited supply of patterns including: Quilt Quest, Pillow Power, Locker Combination, Slumber Party, Flirting with Fleece.)
(Grades 5-12)

*All sewing projects and patterns have been made available by the Home Sewing Association. They request that the evaluation form be returned to the council.

Sewing Machines (Five machines may be borrowed for 1-2 weeks)

Sample packets are available for review

[Ages 11-17]

STUDIO 2B Mind Your Own Business (activitiy box > $5 per week)
Games and activities to explore entrepreneurial creativity and skills.
(Grades 7 - 12)

Through A Microscope (activity box > $10 per week)

Discover what you can see and do with a microscope.

[Grades 1-6]

Winter Ecology (booklet)

A variety of indoor and outdoor winter activities.

[Grades 1-12]

Working Together to Conserve Natural Resource (Outside resources)
EPA Linking Girls to the Land
[Grades K-12]