Brownie Programs
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MARCH 2010
Brownies Bring Smiles
Girl Scout Week- 7 days of sunshine
Service Opportunity
When: Sunday, March 7 to Saturday, March 13, 2010
Where: Your home, school, neighborhood, place of worship
Who: All levels
Fee: $3
Register by: March 1, 2010
Service is an important part of Girl Scouting. This Arizona Cactus-Pine Council's Own patch can be earned by completing 3 out of 4 activities during Girl Scout Week. Girls participating in this Girl Scout Week patch program receive the patch for participating, not for giving service which we do service without expectation of reward.
Contact Timalee, 520-319-3159.
Jammin' in Jammies
Brownie's Birthday Bash
When: Friday, March 12, 2010, 6:00 pm to Saturday, March 13, 10:00 am
Where: Hacienda Program Property
Who: Brownies
Fee: $35 per girl
Register by: April 30
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 40 girls
Throw yourselves the biggest brownie birthday party you have ever seen! Girl Scouts are turning 98 years old and you get to plan the party complete with games, presents, favors, and Girls Scout traditions. Did I mention cake?
These monster-sized overnighters include camp favorites like singing, flag ceremony, and arts and crafts, plus the awesome camp-themed activities. These unique sleepovers offer something for everyone. Dinner, breakfast, lunch and snacks are all included.
Celebrate Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month
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When: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Vista Del Rio Cultural Resource Park, 7575 E. Desert Arbors Street
Who: All levels
Fee: FREE
Register by: March 1, 2010
Join us to learn about the ancient Hohokam who lived at the Vista Del Rio archaeological site. Supervised demonstrations and hands-on activities will be staged at sequential stations along a trail through the park. There will be demonstrations of traditional Native American crafts such as pottery-making, flintknapping and basket weaving; and hands-on activities including making pottery artifacts that participants can take home, grinding corn on an ancient metate and mano set, and learning to play at least one traditional Native American game.
Girl Scouts on Stage "See the Show" (BBQ Canceled)
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When: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 3:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center Amphitheatre (bring sit-upons)
Who: All levels and families
Fee: $5.00 per person
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 100 people
Enjoy at outdoor matinee perfomance of Folk Tales for Fun presented by Girl Scouts on Stage at the scenic Hacienda Program Center Amphitheatre, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson
Did you know that there could be as many versions of the Cinderella story as there are countries in the world? Take a tour of Germany, Liberia, Turkey and Egypt with entertaining, universal folk tales both new and familiar. During this 45-minute production, you'll encounter the Bremen Town Musicians, the Snake, Rhodopis and Her Golden Sandals, the Three Hares and more! This family friendly show is sure to delight audience members of all ages! Register Online at E-Council (https://www4.e-council.net/code/onlinereg/?council=608)
Meet the Girl Scout players after the perfomance for a Q&A session about their experience on stage! Questions? Contact Kendra Thompson-Dyck at 319-3152 or
Fun Fridays!
Who: Troops, Girl Scouts & Families
When: Friday, March 19, 2010, April 23, 2010
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Fee: $8.00 per person, regardless of age
Capacity: Minimum 30/Maximum 150
Register: 2 weeks prior to event. Register early, space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Join us at the Hacienda Program Center on select Friday evenings throughout the year for a celebration of Girl Scouts.
Activities Include:
• "Change Your World" community service project
• "Imagine If" game or craft project
• Hot dogs on the grill (and additional food items)
• Campfire and sing-along (weather permitting)
• Finish out the evening with a fun movie on our giant screen!
Girl Scout Day at Tucson Botanical Gardens!
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Who: All levels and families welcome
Fee: $3.00 per girl and leader - tag along adults at regular price
Come explore the Tucson Botanical Gardens and all they have to offer! Please wear something to identify yourself as a Girl Scout. No reservation or registration necessary. For more information, contact Lisa Chittim at 326-9686, ext. 18.
From Earth to Eat:
Seeds and Sprouts Planting Day
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Where: Sahuaro Girl Scout Council Resource Center
Who: Daisies and Brownies
Fee: $5.00 per girl, includes patch
Register by: March 15, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 20 girls
Come help us plant our spring and summer crops at the Resource Center's demonstration garden! Girls will get to take home garden seeds to plant at home.
Outdoor Skills Olympics
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NEW DATE: When: Saturday, February 6, 2010 March 27
Daisies & Brownies 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Who: All levels
Fee: $5.00 per girl
Register by: March 17, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 200 girls
You don't want to miss out as Sahuaro Girl Scout Council presents its first ever outdoor skill Olympics! There are events for every interest and skill level. Practice up on your skills and come show your stuff at this event. All girls leave with an award.
3rd Annual Wellness Fair
When: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center, Casa Catalina
Who: Everyone welcome
Fee: $3.00 per person
Explore a variety of booths with adult and youth information, hands-on wellness activities and giveaways. Check website for featured Community Partners. Teddy Bear Health Fair: Special Health & Wellness Activities for Daisy & Brownie Girl Scouts. Bring your own Teddy Bear!
APRIL 2010
Fun Fridays!
Who: Troops, Girl Scouts & Families
When: Friday, April 23, 2010
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Fee: $8.00 per person, regardless of age
Capacity: Minimum 30/Maximum 150
Register: 2 weeks prior to event. Register early, space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Join us at the Hacienda Program Center on select Friday evenings throughout the year for a celebration of Girl Scouts.
Activities Include:
• "Change Your World" community service project
• "Imagine If" game or craft project
• Hot dogs on the grill (and additional food items)
• Campfire and sing-along (weather permitting)
• Finish out the evening with a fun movie on our giant screen!
From the Park to the Playing Field
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 23-25, 2010, Time TBA
Where: A park in Tucson, specific location TBA
Who: All levels
Fee: $5 per person
Register by: April 23, 2010
Come join us for Global Youth Service Day and help us clean up a local park! After the work is done join us for a softball game! Traditional troops can mingle with our outreach troops and celebrate the spirit of Girl Scouting!
JUNE 2010
Back Again Blast III...Pima County
Girl Scout Overnight Event
Minimum Sleep...Maximum Fun
When: Friday & Saturday, June 4 to June 5, 2010
Check-in 7:30 pm, pick-up 7:00 am
Where: TBD, Tucson
Who: All Girl Scouts who have early registered by May 15, 2010
Fee: $8 per Girl Scouts
Register by: May 15, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 50/Maximum 500 girls
An early registration celebration! Come for all night girl fun. Our thank you to Girl Scouts for all you do through out the year, and for continuing on your Girl Scout Journey.
