Girl Scout Program Options

The required elements of good Girl Scout program are designed on the following:

Council Wide Events

Council wide events are planned and organized by the council with volunteer help. Troops/groups and girls registered as Juliettes are invited to participate. Some program events are age level specific and others are open to girls of all ages. Registration for council events may be done online, or event registrations forms may be faxed or mailed to the service center.

Council wide events are planned and organized by council staff with volunteer assistance. A council event includes from all geographic units, and may be either age level specific or open to girls of all ages. These events may revolve around a wide variety of activities or subject areas- from science to arts, from sleepovers in a history museum to an all day shopping excursion to an outlet mall. Registrations are handled at the council service center.

Service Unit Events

A service unit is one specific geographic unit. Service Unit events are any activity planned and carried out by volunteers in that area. Events encompassing more than three troops or groups, of any age level, are recognized as service unit events.

Program Patches

Girl Scouts of Frontier Council has developed program activity patches. A list of activity requirements is available for each patch. Patches for special events sponsored by Frontier Council or service units are generally available as each event occurs.

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GirlSports

Girl Scouts of the USA has a national initiative to involve more girls in sports. Each year, numerous sports clinics, sports days and special interest groups provide girls in Frontier Council the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge of sports.

Other topics such as nutrition, general health and fitness sessions and careers in sports are presented. Generous support by UNLV, grants and individual contributions make these programs possible. Please also see our Program Updates section.

Program In a Box

Let the Program-in-a-Box take you on an adventure. Choose between three new friends from different times and places. Learn about their stories, families and friendships or Science and the fun of discovering how things work. Earn special rocker bars for each Program-in-a-Box meeting after you complete all the activities. Learn something new, have fun trying out the games, and complete exciting activities.

Aquatics Program

This is the fastest growing and most exciting group for girls ages 13-17. Frontier Council has an active canoe and sailing program. Courses and training are held regularly. Girls and adults can get canoe certified and join in on spectacular trips, wider opportunities, service projects for local marinas and paddle parties as part of the aquatics program.

For troops/groups-if you are all certified, you may check out the canoes for your own activities. To do this, you must be able to tow the canoes, and have a river guide as well as a life guard with you. For assistance or questions, please contact Holly Smith. Please remember this program is run by volunteers, who also have other commitments.

Destinations

There are many exciting programs called destinations offered to Girl Scouts, ages 11-17, by other councils, Girl Scouts of the USA, and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Destinations 2005 is totally online. All destinations events will be posted on the STUDIO 2B website within the ESCAPE section. Leaders are also kept informed of such opportunities through the Leader Magazine. There are also numerous opportunities for adult volunteers, both nationally and internationally.

International events are planned through the Juliette Low Friendship Fund to promote exchange of visitors with the Girl Guide or Girl Scout movements in other countries. Questions regarding National or International opportunities should be directed to the Program Department.

Day Camps

Day camps are outdoor experiences held during day time hours. Girls are placed in units with girls from different troops/groups and Juliettes. Day camps are planned and organized by volunteers with council staff assistance. Day Camp training is available through the council.

Sudden Service

Throughout the year Girl Scouts of Frontier Council is asked to perform a variety of services for the community ranging from flag ceremonies to television interviews. We notify Troop/Groups and Juliettes by email or phone of upcoming service opportunities to choose from. If you or your troop would like to volunteer for Sudden Service, please complete the form and return it to the Program Department.

Recognitions

At all five levels of Girl Scouting, girls may earn recognitions that serve as tools to help them grow in experience and life skills. Recognitions can be displayed on sashes, vests, or in patch scrapbooks.

Bronze Award

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a registered Junior Girl Scout may receive. It shows a girl has made a promise to help others, improve her community and world, and to become the best she can be.

Silver Award

The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a registered Cadette Girl Scout may receive. It requires achievement in skill building, career exploration and growth in the program emphases as evidenced by the attainment of specified Girl Scout recognitions.

Gold Award

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