Programs & Activities

Brownie Programs

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JULY 2010

No programs scheduled at this time.

AUGUST 2010

Skate-o-Rama
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010
Where: Skate Country, 7980 E. 22nd St.
Who: Daisies: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Brownies: 1:00-3:00 pm
Juniors: 4:00-6:00 pm
Fee: $10 per girl/adult skater. Adult watchers free.
Capacity: Min 10/Max 30
Register by: July 30
Contact: Timalee Nevels, 520.319.3159,

Girl Scouts can lace up their skates and get rolling at Skate Country. Price includes admission, skates, ice cream cup, soda and fun patch. We've provided the reservation, leaders and parents must provide adults per Safety-Wise.

Wildlife Connections
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010
9:00-10:30 am
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 1100 South Randolph Way
Who: Daisies Brownies
Fee: $20 per person
Capacity: Min 10/Max 30
Register by: July 31
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Animals can help us think of ways to be "green," and we can help them in return! We'll check out the cool features of the zoo's Conservation Learning Center and learn how animals inspired them. We'll also make some enrichment treats for an animal right at the zoo, and a Keeper will help you give them to the lucky recipient! Includes admission to the zoo for after the program!

Helping Homeless Hounds I: Making Dog Toys
When: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
4:00-5:00 pm
Where: Girl Scout Resource Center, 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $5.00 per girl
Capacity: Max 30 girls
Register by: August 14
Contact: Lesley Rich, 520.319.3160,

This is the first session of the Helping Homeless Hounds series. Girls will be making dog toys to donate to a local shelter and one to take to a pup they know. Girls will learn about different kinds of dogs, what breeds like to play with toys, and which like to lay around. Girls will earn the Dog Breed fun patch.

Rainwater Harvesting
When: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Where: The Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies: 8:30-9:30 am
Juniors: 9:00 -10:00 am
Fee: $2.50 per person (per session)
Capacity: Min 10/Max 20 per group
Register by: August 15
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Girls will see the inner workings of a model cistern, build their own berms and basins, and experiment with rain chains. The Nature Conservancy has examples of passive and active rainwater harvesting-cisterns from 300 gallons to 3,300 gallons. Great activities for the Daisy, Brownie and Junior "It's Your Planet~Love It" Journeys!

September 2010

Agent of Change Conference
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors and adults
Fee: $15 per person, includes lunch
Capacity: Min 30/Max 300
Register by: August 25

Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Do you want to take a Journey? Are you confused about the new Girl Scout Leadership Experience? Are you interested in Girl Scouts' highest awards? All ages are welcome to participate in this Leadership Conference and become an Agent of Change! Workshops will include Journey activities for each age level, Bronze, Silver and Gold Award trainings, adult development workshops on how to facilitate Journeys, awards and STEM activities, social media, new pathways, how to facilitate Journeys in a mixed troop, and so much more!

Jr. First Lego League Season Kick-Off
When: Sunday, September 12, 2010
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Where: Sahuaro Girl Scout Council, 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.
Who: Daisies Brownies with their leaders
Fee: $2.00 per girl
Capacity: Min 10/Max 50
Register by: August 25, 2010
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

Junior FIRST LEGO® League introduces the youngest students to the exciting worlds of science and technology featuring a real-world challenge to be solved by research, critical thinking and imagination. Leaders and interested parents will get information about starting a Girl Scout team, registration fees, and integrating Jr. FLL Core Values with the Girl Scout Journeys. Girls will have fun exploring the 2010 Challenge theme, learning about the design process, and how engineering helps their communities. Snack included.
Find more information at http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/jfll/default.aspx?id=818 .

Super-Tech Sundays!
3rd Sunday of Each Month
When: Sunday, September 19, 2010
Who: Daisies Brownies 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Juniors 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. (Location will vary)
Fee: $10.00 for Daisies and Brownies, $15.00 for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors; Leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional adults $5.00
Capacity: Min 10 per level group/Max 30 per level group
Register by: The first Friday of the month
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

If you want to try on the role of an engineer or scientist, then these super Sundays are for you. Each session will focus on a different field but all will include hands-on activities facilitated by engineers or scientists from our community, a fun patch, fulfilled badge requirements, and snacks. Please bring your own lunch if your day spans noon. Keep your eyes on our website for details.

September 19 Theme: Water craft engineering. Be prepared to float your boat: Daisies and Brownies will test in a wading pool. Juniors through Ambassadors will test in the large pool.

National Public Lands Day
When: Saturday, September 25, 2010, Time TBA
Where: Arizona State Parks -TBA
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors and adults
Fee: $5.00 per person
Capacity: Min 10/Max 300
Register by: September 15
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

NPLD is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. In 2009, 150,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants, planted trees and restored our water resources. We will be hosting projects in conjunction with the Catalina Boy Scout Council at Catalina State Park, Kartchner Caverns, Patagonia, Dead Horse Ranch, Buckskin Mountain and Cattail Cove. Projects will include things like trail work, painting, river clean-up and invasive species removal.

Helping Homeless Hounds II: Home-Made Dog Treats
When: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 4:00-5:00 pm
Where: Girl Scout Resource Center, 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $5.00 per girl
Capacity: Max 30 girls
Register by: September 18
Contact: Lesley Rich, 520.319.3160,

Girls will learn about proper dog nutrition and care. They will make healthy dog treats to donate to local homeless dogs and take one home to a pup they know. Girls will earn a Pet Care fun patch.

October 2010

Earth 2 Eat - Day on the Farm
When: Saturday, October 2, 2010
8:00-11:00 am
Where: Community Food Bank Farm, 12375 N. Heritage Park Dr., in Marana
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $5.00 per person
Capacity: Min 10/Max 40
Register by: September 25
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Join us for a day on the farm! Take a tour, learn where your food comes from and get your hands dirty! Wear clothing appropriate for being outside and bring sunscreen.

Rillito River Clean-Up and Pool Party
When: Saturday, October 9, 2010
8:00am-4:00pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Dr.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors and families
Fee: Free event
Register by: September 30
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

We are joining forces with the Boy Scouts for a family day of service! Help us clean up the Rillito River bed and then join us at the Hacienda for a BBQ and a pool party! Everyone is welcome to join us!

Green Girls Camp
When: Tuesday-Thursday, October 12-14, 2010
8:00 am-5:00 pm each day
Where: Hacienda Program Center, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $30.00 per day or $85.00 for all 3 days
Capacity: Min 40/Max 80
Register by: September 1
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Take advantage of your week off! Take part in traditional camp activities like archery, arts and crafts and sand volleyball. We'll have a Rock Wall and learn to climb! Help build a camp garden and take home mini-gardens of your own! Hike around camp, go geocaching, keep a journal and go swimming (weather permitting)!

Helping Homeless Hounds III: Making Dog Blankets
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010
11:00 am-12:00 noon
Where: Girl Scout Resource Center, 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $5.00 per girl
Capacity: Max 30
Register by: October 6
Contact: Lesley Rich, 520.319.3160,
Girls will learn why dogs end up in shelters along with ways to educate people about homeless dogs and their needs. Girls will make dog blankets to donate to a local homeless shelter and receive the Animal Shelter patch.

Renaissance Faire
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When: Saturday, October 16, 2010
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors family & friends welcome
Fee: $8/per person ($2/additional for optional badges); Adults Free - May participate with fee
Capacity: Max 200 people
Register by: October 2
Contact: RSVP to or 520.440.3188

Come join us back in time where kings and queens ruled the land, pirates ruled the seas and the magic of fairies. There is so much to do and learn, including archery, candle making, leather crafting, jewelry making, tie-dying and more! Fee Includes: participation patch, meal, crafts galore, activities, games, gifts, shows and music. Costume contest (optional) and door prizes. This program will complete Medieval Badge requirements.

Super-Tech Sundays!
3rd Sunday of Each Month
When: Sunday, October 17, 2010
Who: Daisies Brownies 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Juniors 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors 10 am-4 pm
Where: TBA
Fee: $10.00 for Daisies and Brownies, $15.00 for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors; Leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional adults $5.00
Capacity: Min 10 per level group/Max 30 per level group
Register by: The first Friday of the month
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

Tucson Fall Fair - Scout Day!
When: Sunday, October 17, 2010
2:00 -7:00 pm
Where: St. Cyril Parish, 4725 E. Pima St.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors; Friends & families welcome!
Fee: Package A: $17.20: 8 ride wristband
Package B: $22.50:Unlimited ride wrist band
Packages include hot dog meal & fun patch
Register by: October 1
Capacity: Max 500
Contact: Lori Soehl, 520.603.6591,

Join with your sister Girl Scouts and experience all the thrill rides. For the little ones, look for Kiddieland too! Come celebrate "Scout Day" and enjoy a day of carnival rides, games, food and more.

Rainwater Harvesting
When: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Where: The Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies: 4:00-5:00 pm
Juniors: 4:30-5:30 pm
Fee: $2.50 per person (per session)
Capacity: Min 10/Max 20 per group
Register by: October 15
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

SMART-Making a Difference Through Science and Technology
When: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Where: Hacienda Program Center, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors 1:00 -3:00 pm
Fee: $8.00 per girl, leaders free per Safety-Wise,
additional adults $5.00
Capacity: Min 100/Max 300
Register by: October 8
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

Through the combination of hands-on science, math, and engineering activities and service learning opportunities, girls will learn how technology addresses the needs in our communities. Experts from each field will facilitate level-appropriate activities and demonstrations. Program Aides are needed for this event.

Stranger Danger Workshop
When: Thursday, October 28, 2010
4:30-5:30 pm
Where: Girl Scout Resource Center, 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.
Who: Daisies Brownies
Fee: Free
Capacity: Min: 10/Max:40
Register by: October 15
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

This important workshop is conducted by two women police officers from Tucson Police Department. Girls will learn who "strangers" are, tips for being safe, the importance of communicating with adults and more! This is a MUST attend workshop for every little girl!

Juliette Low Birthday Sing-a-long
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors and families
Fee: $3 per person
Capacity: Min 20/Max 100
Register by: October 15
Contact: Timalee Nevels, 520.319.3159,

Raise your voice in song to celebrate Juliette Low's birthday. We'll sing silly songs, serious songs, new songs, old songs; you name it, we'll sing it. There will be a campfire and s'mores too!

November 2010

Raptor Free Flight Show
When: Saturday, November 2, 2010 Saturday, November 20, 2010
10:00 am meeting time
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors and families
Fee: TBA
Capacity: Min 5/Max 30
Register by: TBA
Contact: Timalee Nevels, 520.319.3159,

Come experience the thrill of free flying birds of prey at the Raptor Free Flight. Raptor Free Flight is a dynamic bird of prey flight demonstration that occurs in the open desert showcasing natural behaviors of native birds. Unlike other bird flight shows, the Raptor Free Flight focuses the attention on the birds and how they behave in nature. Self transport and pay Desert Museum admission. E-Council Registration is NOT necessary. Seating at the program is first come first seated, this is a general admission show.

Careers in Conservation
When: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 9:00-10:30 am
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 1100 South Randolph Way
Who: Daisies Brownies
Fee: $20.00 per person
Capacity:Min 10/Max 25
Register by: October 15
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Lots of people work in careers that help animals and the environment; maybe someday you will too! Venture behind the scenes at the zoo to learn how zoo keepers, veterinarians, field researchers, and others spend their time at work and how their jobs make a difference. Includes zoo admission so you can explore after the program!

Super-Tech Sundays!
3rd Sunday of Each Month
When: Sunday, November 21, 2010
Who: Daisies Brownies 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Juniors 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors 10 am-4 pm
Where: TBA
Fee: $10.00 for Daisies and Brownies, $15.00 for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors; Leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional adults $5.00
Capacity: Min 10 per level group/Max 30 per level group
Register by: The first Friday of the month
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

December 2010

Jr. First Lego League Expo
When: Saturday, December 4, 2010
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Where: Sahuaro Girl Scout Council, 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.
Who: All Jr. First Lego Teams, Daisies Brownies
Fee: $2.00 per girls. Adults are free.
Capacity: Min 10/Max 75
Register by: November 19
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

Celebrate the accomplishments of our own Sahuaro Girl Scout Lego Teams! Learn about the 2010 Official Lego Challenge and how teams met their goals through team work, critical thinking and imagination. There will be demonstrations and hands-on activities. Who knows, your troop may be a future First Lego League Champion!

Snow Days
When: Saturday, December 11, 2010*
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Where: Whispering Pines Program Center, Mt. Lemmon
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes
Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $5.00 per girl
Capacity: Min 10/Max 75
Register by: December 1
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Want to play in the snow? We do! Join us for a Snow Day at camp! Build snowmen, sled and make a snow angel. Families are welcome to play in the snow with us at a safe and secure location! Fee includes all you can drink hot cocoa and a fun patch! *Dates may vary due to weather conditions, and if there is a large demand for these super awesome Snow Days, we may add more dates throughout the season!

January 2011

Super-Tech Sundays!
3rd Sunday of Each Month
When: Sunday, January 16, 2011
Who: Daisies Brownies 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Juniors 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors 10 am-4 pm
Where: TBA
Fee: $10.00 for Daisies and Brownies, $15.00 for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors; Leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional adults $5.00
Capacity: Min 10 per level group/Max 30 per level group
Register by: The first Friday of the month
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

February 2011

Earth 2 Eat - Day on the Farm
When: Saturday, February 5, 2010, 9:00 am-12:00 noon
Where: Community Food Bank Farm, 12375 N. Heritage Park Dr., Marana
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes
Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $5.00 per person
Capacity: Min 10/Max 40
Register by: January 25
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Join us for a day on the farm! Take a tour, learn where your food comes from and get your hands dirty! Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for being outside and bring your sunscreen.

Rainwater Harvesting
When: Saturday, February 19, 2011
Where: The Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies: 9:30-10:30 am
Juniors: 10:00-11:00 am
Fee: $2.50 per person (per session)
Capacity: Min 10/Max 20 per group
Register by: February 5
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

World Thinking Day Celebration
"Empowering girls will change our world."
When: Saturday, February 19, 2011
Where: Hacienda Program Center, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $5 per person presenting or visiting
Register by: November 1 to present; February 1 to visit
Capacity: Min 10/Max 300 girls
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Our partnership with the Returned Peace Corps Fellows continues as they join us again for this special Thinking Day celebration! Troops presenting will be contacted by our coordinator after registering to determine countries they've represented before and what their preference is for this year. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preference, but selection is dependent on our available Peace Corps representatives. A work session will be planned prior to the holidays (date TBA).

Super-Tech Sundays!
3rd Sunday of Each Month
When: Sunday, February 20, 2011
Who: Daisies Brownies 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Juniors 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors 10 am-4 pm
Where: TBA
Fee: $10.00 for Daisies and Brownies, $15.00 for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors; Leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional adults $5.00
Capacity: Min 10 per level group/Max 30 per level group
Register by: The first Friday of the month
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

SAVE THE DATE!
Raytheon Scout Day coming February 26, 2011!

March 2011

World of Seuss - Teeny Greeny Style
When: Wednesday, March 2, 2011
4:00-5:00 pm
Where: Girl Scout Resource Center,4300 E. Broadway Blvd.
Who: Daisies Brownies
Fee: $5.00
Capacity: Min 10/Max 30
Register by: February 20
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Have you ever noticed how succulent plants are funny looking? They look like something straight out of a Dr. Seuss book! Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday by learning about succulent plants and how they survive in the desert. Enjoy story-time with a classic Dr. Seuss book and make your own little world! Everyone will go home with their own succulent garden and a Dr. Seuss book donated by Bookmans.

Super-Tech Sundays!
3rd Sunday of Each Month
When: Sunday, March 20, 2011
Who: Daisies Brownies 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Juniors 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors 10 am-4 pm
Where: TBA
Fee: $10.00 for Daisies and Brownies, $15.00 for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors; Leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional adults $5.00
Capacity: Min 10 per level group/Max 30 per level group
Register by: The first Friday of the month
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

Urban Explorers - Alternative Spring Break
When: Wednesday-Friday, March 23-25, 2011
8:00 am-5:00 pm each day
Where: Hacienda Program Center, 3101 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $30.00 per day or $85.00 for 3 days
Capacity: Min 40/Max 80
Register by: February 1
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Take advantage of your week off from school and come have a blast, Urban Explorer style! Take part in traditional camp activities like archery, arts and crafts and sand volleyball. We'll even learn to climb on a Rock Wall! Go for hikes around camp, try your hand at Mountain Biking, go geocaching and keep an expedition journal.

April 2011

Eatza Pizza - Earth 2 Eat
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Where: Girl Scout Resource Center, 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.
Who: Daisies Brownies
Fee: $7.00 per girl
Capacity: Min 10/Max 30
Register by: March 15
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Help us plant a Pizza Garden at the Resource Center! You'll go home with a pizza herb garden of your own and then we'll celebrate with a pizza party!

Super-Tech Sundays!
3rd Sunday of Each Month
When: Sunday, April 17, 2011
Who: Daisies Brownies 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Juniors 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Where: TBA
Fee: $10.00 for Daisies and Brownies, $15.00 for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors; Leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional adults $5.00
Capacity: Min 10 per level group/Max 30 per level group
Register by: The first Friday of the month
Contact: Michelle Higgins, 520.319.3155,

Global Youth Service Day
Celebrate Earth Day!
When: Saturday, April 23, 2011
9:00 am-12:00 noon
Where: TBA
Who: Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors
Fee: $5.00 per girl
Capacity: Min 10/Max 200
Register by: April 1
Contact: Kristi Pallack, 520.319.3154,

Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and service-learning. Check our website for project information and locations!

May 2011