Senior and Ambassador Programs
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WISE HSM: IT'S THE HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM!
(IT'S NOT THE WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL- SO IF YOU'RE IN IT FOR ZAC EFRON...HE'S NOT COMING.)
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) at the University of Arizona is launching their High School Mentoring program for students in southern Arizona.
- Are you interested in attending college?
- Do you want to pursue a degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)?
WISE's Mentoring Program seeks to unite professional women, graduate students, undergrads, and high school students in the STEM fields, by providing support, resources, and opportunities to explore these fascinating careers.If you are interested in mentoring opportunities, please tear off a tab and shoot us an email or visit our website for details and mentor profiles: http://wise.web.arizona.edu/content/high_school_mentoring Start with STEMs and grow WISE with us, Women in Science and Engineering. Download flyer
Ongoing Programs for Seniors and Ambassadors
*Young Women's Leadership Journeys (See program listings)
A comprehensive leadership experience for Senior and Ambassadors girls. Participate in three of the Young Women's Leadership Journey programs and receive a unique patch. Activities can be used to fulfill requirements for Leadership IP. Contact Kendra at 520-319-3152 or
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Bi-Monthly Movies UA Women's Resource Center
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month, 7:00 pm
Where: Gallagher Theater, University of Arizona Student Union
Who: Seniors and Ambassadors
Fee: Free. A great way to introduce your teen girls to issues important to women and to our community. Not all movies are appropriate for older girls, please use discretion. Call 520-621-3919 for current film schedule.
Teen Advisory Board: * Part of a Young Women's Leadership Journey
When: Quarterly meetings
Where: Bookmans Low Lounge
Who: Seniors and Ambassadors
Fee: Free, must apply with Kendra Thompson-Dyck
Join the Teen Advisory Board and let your voice be heard! You will help make decisions that impact Council recruiting, programs and opportunities for girls. Your voice is critical to our Girl Scout movement! Contact Kendra Thompson-Dyck for more information at (520) 319-3152 or *For Young Women's Leadership Journey credit, any community youth advisory board will count as one event. Now Accepting Teen Advisory Board Applications: Join the Teen Advisory Board! TAB is made up of Senior and Ambassador Scouts who want to take a more active role in their Council by providing input and feedback into teen programming, planning their own programs, and having fun. Download the Teen Advisory Board membership application
Teen Tuesdays for Seniors and Ambassadors
When: First Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Bookmans Low Lounge
Who: Seniors and Ambassadors
Fee: $5.00 per girl includes dinner and activities
Relax and enjoy a fun evening at the Bookmans Low Lounge with your friends. With a new theme each month and excellent food, you'll keep coming back for more! Check the Teen Newsletter and the website for the month's theme.
Sailing Program for Summer 2010!
Tall Ships 2010, Sponsored by Boy Scouts, Venura Council Download Flyer/Registration form.
SPRING 2010
Trolleys, Buses, and Bikes Oh My!
When: TBA for spring
Where: Meet at Sahuaro Girl Scout Resource Center
Who: Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
Fee: $10.00 per girl includes patch
Register by: TBA
Take a journey with The Green Core Project around Tucson to learn the benefits of using environmentally friendly modes of transportation. Through this excursion, you'll use different forms of alternative transportation to explore the town. You'll be amazed by the untapped resources available to you and all your friends!
MARCH 2010
Seniors Serve & Ambassadors Change the World
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.
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.
Video Games Live! Concert with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 7:30 pm
or Sunday, March 14, 2010, 2:00 pm
Where: Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. (the northernmost building in the Tucson Convention Center complex)
Who: Cadettes through Ambassadors
Fee: See our website for pricing information, reserve your seats early to lock in prices: http://www.tucsonsymphony.org . Special VGL patch available ($3 each). $5 service charge to have tickets mailed to you (no charge for Will Call). To order, contact Mary E. Emich at 792-9155, ext. 125 or
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Register by: Offer expires February 1, 2010
94% of all teenage girls consider themselves gamers. This multi-media concert event features music from the greatest video games of all times with exclusive video footage, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussion and unique interactive segments. Girl Scouts are invited to an exclusive pre-concert event! Also a post event, open to the general public, featuring interactive game demos, costume contests, game competitions and more. Games highlighted include: MarioTM, ZeldaTM HaloTM, Final FantasyTM, SonicTM, Kingdom Hearts, Harry PotterTM and many more! Download flyer
Leave No Trace
When: Saturday and Sunday, March 13-14, 2010
Where: Whispering Pines Program Center
Who: Seniors and Ambassadors
Fee: TBA
Register by: February 28, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 20 girls
Leave No Trace is an ethic that promotes minimum impact enjoyment and recreational use of the land. Learn how to have a minimal impact on the Earth while going on an overnight backpacking excursion and rebuild a trail.
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.
Outdoor Skills Olympics
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NEW DATE: When: Saturday, February 6, 2010 March 27
Juniors through Ambassadors: 11:00 am - 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.
From Earth to Eat: Visit the Farmer's Market and Create a Green Feast
When: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Where: Santa Cruz River Farmer's Market, NE Corner of Speedway and Riverview AND Sahuaro Girl Scout Council Resource Center
Who: Seniors and Ambassadors
Fee: Cost per girl TBA, price will include food
Register by: March 22, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 girls
Learn how to be green by eating locally. Meet us at the Santa Cruz River Farmer's Market to check out produce from Southern Arizona. Help us pick out seasonal foods to take back to the Sahuaro Girl Scout Council Resource Center where we'll make a delicious meal. All girls will receive a recipe packet to take home.
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.
APRIL 2010
From Earth to Eat:
Get Real, Garden Green!
When: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Where: Sahuaro Girl Scout Council Resource Center
Who: Juniors through Ambassadors
Fee: $5.00 per girl, includes patch
Register by: March 29, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 30 girls
Learn what it means to really be green when you garden. Girls will help plant spring and summer crops at the Resource Center demonstration garden. Girls will also get to make natural bug repellents and a compost bin. All girls will be able to take home seeds to plant at home.
Arizona Statewide Jamboree
When: Friday-Sunday, April 9-11, 2010, time is TBA
Where: Chauncey Ranch, Prescott, Arizona
Who: Juniors through Ambassadors
Fee: Approximately $55 per person
Register by: February 14, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 300 girls
Get ready to Jamboreeeeeee Girl Scouts! Our Arizona statewide Jamboree is coming up in April. We return this year to the wonderful Chauncey Ranch in Prescott, Arizona. This year's theme is A Country Fair so look for all kinds of old fashioned fun! Troops will pitch their own tents and cook their own food as well as participate in all kinds of fun activities, games and challenges. The Jamboree committee is hard at work planning this event, so be on the lookout for more info in the months to come. This is a co-production of Arizona Cactus-Pine Council and Sahuaro Girl Scout Council, so it's your chance to meet and mingle with Girl Scouts from around the state.
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!
Career Spotlight: Nursing 101
When: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Date & Time change: Now Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Northwest Hospital, Tucson
Who: Juniors and Cadettes
Fee: $5
Register by: April 16, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 12/Maximum 25 girls
Are you interested in one of the fastest growing and most in-demand careers around? Come change into some scrubs and spend the day with the nurses at Northwest Medical Center! (Location will be sent with confirmation.) After you get changed into your scrubs you'll enjoy a short video and breakfast at the hospital. You'll rotate through learning stations and tour different departments in the hospital. It's a great opportunity to work on requirements for Nursing IPs and badges, and it's a guaranteed good time! Fun patch included!
MAY 2010
Career Spotlight: Nursing 101
When: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Date & Time change: Now Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Northwest Hospital, Tucson
Who: Juniors and Cadettes
Fee: $5
Register by: April 16, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 12/Maximum 25 girls
Are you interested in one of the fastest growing and most in-demand careers around? Come change into some scrubs and spend the day with the nurses at Northwest Medical Center! (Location will be sent with confirmation.) After you get changed into your scrubs you'll enjoy a short video and breakfast at the hospital. You'll rotate through learning stations and tour different departments in the hospital. It's a great opportunity to work on requirements for Nursing IPs and badges, and it's a guaranteed good time! Fun patch included! Download flyer
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.
AUGUST 2010
Travel Training: Destinations 101- A Girl Learning Opportunity
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Resource Center
Who: Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
Fee: No Charge
Capacity: Minimum 1/Maximum 30 girls
At this training you and your girls will learn all about the Girl Scout travel program and how to get involved. You'll learn how to find out about trips with nationwide participation as well as trips your troop can undertake on a DIY basis. There is a strict timeline for the process and you'll uncover all those details as well.
Career Spotlight: Nursing 101
When: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Northwest Hospital, Tucson
Who: Juniors and Cadettes
Fee: $5
Register by: April 16, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 12/Maximum 25 girls
Are you interested in one of the fastest growing and most in-demand careers around? Come change into some scrubs and spend the day with the nurses at Northwest Medical Center! (Location will be sent with confirmation.) After you get changed into your scrubs you'll enjoy a short video and breakfast at the hospital. You'll rotate through learning stations and tour different departments in the hospital. It's a great opportunity to work on requirements for Nursing IPs and badges, and it's a guaranteed good time! Fun patch included! Download Flyer
