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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Tree Promise
DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Tree Promise\n\n\n\nJoin our mission to protect the planet from the effects of climate change.\n\n\nAll over the world\, deforestation and climate change are damaging the planet. Trees help cool communities\, reducing the heat island effect created by buildings\, machines\, and pavement. They also provide habitat for wildlife\, create shade on hot summer days\, clean water\, and remove asthma-causing air pollution. \nJoin Girl Scouts to make the world a better place as we plant\, protect\, and honor trees with the Girl Scout Tree Promise. Learn how to solve community problems and use team-building skills to sow seeds of change with family and friends today!
URL:https://thehub.girlscoutsiowa.org/event/girl-scout-tree-promise/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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SUMMARY:National Service Project: Cupid Crew
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a National Service Project\n\n\n\nDiscover how you can give back to make your community—and the world—a better place.\nValentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for you and your troop to reach out and show others that you care—especially those who may be alone on a day that’s all about connection! \nFor our second year\, Girl Scouts of the USA is teaming up with Wish of a Lifetime from AARP\, an organization dedicated to celebrating older adults’ stories and forging intergenerational connections\, for their Cupid Crew 2022 campaign\, a volunteer-driven effort to safely create heartfelt cards for older adults who are socially isolated. Building on last year’s momentum\, Wish of a Lifetime hopes to send nearly a quarter million cards through the Cupid Crew campaign. \nYour troop can help spread joy to thousands of older adults across the country by writing Valentine’s Day cards as part of the Cupid Crew Cards for Valentine’s Day National Service Project.
URL:https://thehub.girlscoutsiowa.org/event/national-service-project-cupid-crew/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Skills
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SUMMARY:Sleeping Bag Safari
DESCRIPTION:Bring your troop to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a WILD time! Sleeping Bag Safaris are available year-round. Children must be at least 4 years old\, and 1 adult is required to attend with every 10 youth. Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance. All safaris run 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted. See below for more information. \nLarge Group Safari\nGroups of at least 25 can call and arrange a private overnight stay. Schools\, churches\, scouts\, summer camps\, families and other groups are welcome to make a reservation year-round. Overnight includes educational programming\, paid admission\, overnight stay\, evening snack\, night hike\, conservation games\, movie and morning hike. Other packages are available with additional amenities for a unique and memorable experience. Cost are per person and by facility (see Packages and Pricing list below) with a minimum age of 4 year old.\nReservation Form\n\n\nSmall Group Safaris\nSmall Group Safaris are overnight programs designed for schools\, churches\, scouts or summer camps who cannot meet our 25-person Large Group Safari minimum. The program includes educational programming\, overnight stay\, paid admission\, and evening snack. Groups will go on a night hike\, play conservation games\, watch a movie and go on a morning hike. Guests must be 4 years old or older.\n\nSafaris run from 7 p.m. – 9 a.m. and are costs $40.00 – $50.00 per person.\n\nMake a Reservation
URL:https://thehub.girlscoutsiowa.org/event/sleeping-bag-safari/
LOCATION:Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo\, 3701 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Omaha Zoo: Girl Scout Classes
DESCRIPTION:What better way to work toward a badge than to go on an adventure with the Zoo? Join us on a quest to answer questions like: How does the Ocean affect weather and climate? How do animals adapt to habitat loss? And what can we do the help the environment? Classes are two hours long and can be booked any day of the week or weekend with a minimum of five youth. (One adult is required to attend with a 1/10 ratio minimum requirement). Classes are open to all youth (check age requirements) and are geared toward meeting badge requirements while engaging students in hands-on learning. \nEarn\, learn\, and visit the Zoo at the same time. Private Girl Scout Classes cost $25 per youth (2-hour class) or $35 per youth (3-hour class) and must be booked at least three weeks in advance with a five-participant minimum. Cost is reduced by $5 per scout if booked with an overnight experience. Topics are listed in the tabs below. \nDaisies (5-7 yrs. old)\n\nEco-Learner\nOutdoor Art Maker\nCourageous and Strong\nMake the World a Better Place\nUse Resources Wisely\n\nBrownies (7-9 yrs. old)\n\nEco-Friend\nOutdoor Art Creator\nBugs\nHiker (at Wildlife Safari Park only)\nWonders of Water Journey\n\nJuniors (8-12 yrs. old)\n\nEco Camper\nAnimal Habitats\nOutdoor Art Explorer\nFlowers\nGardener\n\nCadettes (11-14 yrs. old)\n\nEco-Trekker\nAnimal Helpers\nOutdoor Art Apprentice\nTrees\nNight Owl\n\nSeniors (14-16 yrs. old)\n\nEco-Explorer\nOutdoor Art Expert\nSky\n\nAmbassadors (16-18 yrs. old)\n\nEco-Advocate\nOutdoor Art Master\nWater\n\nContact scouts@OmahaZoo.com or (402) 738-2092 for more information.
URL:https://thehub.girlscoutsiowa.org/event/498/
LOCATION:Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo\, 3701 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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SUMMARY:Blank Park Zoo: Group Visits
DESCRIPTION:Group Visits at Blank Park Zoo\nDiscounted admission is available for groups of 15 paying guests or more. Reservations are required at least 2 weeks advance to receive a school discount. \nGroup admission: \n\nStudents – $6\nChaperones – 1 free for every 10 students\, $12 for additional chaperones being paid by the school\, youth group\, scout group\, or day care.\nChaperones not included on the school/youth group bill will need to pay full admissions pricing. Chaperones with a Zoo membership must get their membership scanned before entering with the group.\n\nClick here to fill out a school group visit request.\nGet organized! Click here to download our School Group Visit Guide and checklist. \n\nEducational Add-ons for Group Visits \nAmbassador Animal Programs: \nAmbassador Animal Programs are private programs for up to 50 people. Cost is $55 per program and lasts half an hour. \n\nPrograms must be scheduled 2 weeks prior to your visit\nProgram times are 10:30\, 11:30\, 12:30 or 1:30\nGroups over 50 must request multiple programs\n\nVet Clinic Tours: \nVet Clinic Tours are private behind the scenes tours of our Animal Health Center for up to 15 people. These tours are best suited for High School students. Cost is $100 per tour and lasts half an hour. \n\nPrograms must be scheduled 4 weeks prior to your visit\nTour times are determined by vet staff availability\n\nCareer Panels: \nCareer Panels are an opportunity for students to engage with different Zoo staff and explore the different career options available at a Zoo. Career panels are best suited for Middle School and High School students. Cost is $55 and lasts half an hour. \n\nPrograms must be scheduled 4 weeks prior to your visit\nPanel times are 11:00 or 1:00\n\n\n For more information or to book a reservation\, please call the education office at 515-974-2550 or email education@blankparkzoo.org. \n 
URL:https://thehub.girlscoutsiowa.org/event/blank-park-zoo-girl-scout-classes/
LOCATION:Blank Park Zoo\, 7401 SW 9th Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50315\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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SUMMARY:Chasing Laurels Horseback Riding
DESCRIPTION:Hey Girl Scouts! Ready to saddle up for a new adventure? Join Chase Corley at Chasing Laurels to earn your Horseback Riding Badge. You will gain all the skills you need to feel confident and comfortable around horses and even take a ride! \nEveryone attending must sign a waiver form. \nChaperones are required and must follow ratio guidelines. Tag-a-longs are not allowed. \nChasing Laurels is a CHA certified stable and approved by Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. \nTo schedule your Horseback Riding Adventure contact Chase Corley at chasinglaurels@gmail.com or at 515-447-6866. \nGirl Scout Clinic Information Sheet \nGirl Scout Clinic Registration Form \n2025 Chasing Laurels General Waiver \n 
URL:https://thehub.girlscoutsiowa.org/event/chasing-laurels-horseback-riding/
LOCATION:Chasing Laurels\, 7820 SE Vandalia Dr.\, Runnells\, IA\, 50237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross Online Basic Babysitter Training
DESCRIPTION:American Red Cross Online only Babysitter Course \nDesigned primarily for youth ages 11 and older\, this online\, self-paced course will prepare students to be better babysitters. Topics include how to provide care for infants and children; how to stay safe; what to do in an emergency; how to choose age-appropriate activities; and how to recognize and handle a variety of behaviors. Students will also learn the basics of starting a babysitting business. The course consists of six interactive modules featuring video\, activities\, games and tools babysitters can use to build their knowledge and skills and manage their babysitting business. All registrants will receive digital access to American Red Cross manuals and reference guides. This course\, which includes a final exam at the end\, takes about 4 hours to complete. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a printable certificate. \nContact Safety Solved for more information:  \nPhone: 303-257-9589 \nEmail:  Info@Safety-Solved.com
URL:https://thehub.girlscoutsiowa.org/event/american-red-cross-online-basic-babysitter-training/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthy Living,Life Skills
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SUMMARY:Student Role Models
DESCRIPTION:Student Role Models are current undergraduate STEM students at Iowa State University employed by the Program for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Role Models visit classrooms and other academic settings across Iowa to provide hands-on STEM activities for K-12 youth. Role Models encourage an interest in STEM fields and share their college and STEM experiences.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest a visit from our Role Models by clicking the link provided.
URL:https://thehub.girlscoutsiowa.org/event/student-role-models/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schwartz":MAILTO:mjs18@iastate.edu
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