Teen Camps with Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. has some exciting summer programming going on for teens. These programs are for teens aged 14-18 and some scholarships are available. For more information, please call Girls Inc. at 423-624-4757.

• Emma Wheeler Health Academy (Ages 14-18)June 2-27, 2008 Interested in a career in health? Join Girls Incorporated® of Chattanooga as we explore the options! Learn about health and health care through traditional and non-traditional careers in health. Take part in yoga, volleyball and other exercise activities. Develop a Health Care Newsletter for your peers. Go on exciting field trips around the community and bond with new friends. The Health Academy will meet from June 2-27, 2008 at different locations in Chattanooga.Fees: $500 including a $25 non-refundable deposit.Parents are required to attend a parent orientation session. Lunch is not provided.



• GirlVenture (Ages 14-18)June 2-27, 2008 Are you a budding entrepreneur? Learn the secrets of the business world at this four-week camp hosted in downtown Chattanooga. Girls will tour local businesses and network with professional businesswomen through our GirlVenture Business Lunch series. Each girl will be paired with a professional mentor and meet with her weekly. Teams will develop a business plan and compete for prizes. GirlVenture will meet from June 2-27, 2008 at different locations in downtown Chattanooga.Fees: $500 including a $25 non-refundable deposit. Parents are required to attend an orientation session. Some lunches provided.

Programs--May 2008

Here's what's going on in May at your Girl Scout council:

• Girl Recognition: Sunday, May 4th from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Notre Dame High School; All Girl Scouts and tehir families are invited to attend this recognition ceremony. All girls receiving awards will be mailed a special invitation


• Keeping It Real: For girls in grades 7 & up; Join us for our final Fiesta with lots of Latin Dancing & fun times as we finish up the Invitation to Dance and On a High Note Interest Project on May 13th from 6-8pm at the Service Center.


• Chalk It Up: May 17th, 10am to 5pm, First Tennessee Pavilion; Spend a day with your troop and/or family at this art event! Chalk It Up is yourchance to shine as an artist no matter your skill level. The cost is $10 per square (up to 4 people can work a 7’ X 7’ square)—box of 48 piece pastel chalk included. There will also be strolling entertainers, inflatable play stations, sand art, balloon animals, and face painting at this fun event. Tickets for the activities will be sold in the Children’s Village for 25 cents each. T-shirts are also available for $5 until May 1st while supplies last. Visit wwwChalkItUpChattanooga.org for more info, tips and registration forms.


• Secret Garden: Get a taste of what it's like to take care of a real garden. Digging in the dirt is only the beginning. Girls will learn about our local environment and about how plants become food on the table. Enjoy a morning or afternoon of farming and fun while exploring Crabtree Farms. May 17th, either 10am-12pm or 1-3pm, at Crabtree Farms (We will not be taking any more registrations for this event.)

Awesome April

Here's what we have going on in April just for you!

• Brownie Bonanza: A Try-It workshop for grades 1-3 on April 5 at Jones Memorial United Methodist from 8am-noon. We will be earning Building Art, Creative Composing, & Penny Power. (Check with me or your parents to see if you are registered.)
• Junior Jubilee: A badge workshop for grades 4-6 on April 5 at Jones Memorial United Methodist from 1:30-5:30pm. We will be earning the Weather Watch & My Community badges. (Check with me or your parents to see if you are registered.)
• Browniefest (Harry Potter Mugglefest): A weekend for Brownies and their dads at Camp Adahi on April 11-April 13. (Check with me or your parents to see if you are registered.)
• Mall Madness: Our annual lock-in at Hamilton Place Mall on April 25.

Marvelous March

Here's a sneak peek at your council's programs for March:

• Program Aide: Workshop for girls in grades 7-10 who are interested in helping with council program events and working with troops/groups; March 1st, 9am-3pm at the Service Center



• Sleep in the Deep: Spend the night at the Tennessee Aquarium and go to an IMAX movie with other Girl Scouts, grades 4 & up; March 6-7 (This program is full. Check with your leader or with me to see if you have already registered.)



• Girl Scout Sabbath & Sunday: Celebrate Girl Scouting with your house of worship; March 8 & March 9



• Girl Scout Birthday: March 12th



• Girl Scout Week: March 9th-15th



• Centsability: Haven't got anything to do over spring break? Check out CentsAbility for girls in grades 4-6. This workshop will help you with that thing that seems so hard to do--SAVING YOUR MONEY!!! We'll explore just how to do that, so that you can have some extra cash on hand and learn some new ways to earn money. Session B: March 17 & 18th, 9am-4pm at Jones Memorial United Methodist (East Ridge); Session C: March 24 & March 25th at Westwood Baptist Church (Cleveland)



• What's Hot?: Check out this spring break camp for girls in grades 5-7. You'll get to tour the Chattanooga Fire Training Center and see if you have what it takes to be a firefighter. March 18th from 8am-2pm



• Camp CEO: Need something to do over spring break? Are you interested in business? Check out this 2 day camp to get an inside into the world of business and leadership. Session A: March 19 & 20th, 9am-4pm at Jones Memorial United Methodist (East Ridge) Session B: March 26 & 37th, 9am-4pm at Westwood Baptist Church (Cleveland)
  For more info, send me an email at nsexton@mbgsc.org or respond to this blog!



• Rough 'n' Ready: Spend the weekend at Camp Adahi with your troop and other Junior troops in the council. We'll be doing everything that camp has to offer, so come check it out! March 28th-30th at Camp Adahi

Fun in February

Here's a sneak peek at what's going on in February at your Girl Scout Council:

• Winter Wonderland: Enjoy a night of dancing with your dad (or other significant adult male)! We'll have food, music, and we'll be taking pictures so you can remember this special night! Juniors: Friday, February 8th, from 6:30-8:30pm; Brownies: Saturday, February 9th, 3-5pm or 6-8pm; Daisy: Saturday, February 9th, 1-2:30pm



• Tri-Sports: Junior Girl Scouts can give 3 different sports a try--basketball, soccer & softball! Saturday, February 16th from 9am-4pm at Ooltewah Middle School

And don't forget that we have a lot going on over spring break! Email me for more details at nsexton@mbgsc.org!

Happy New Year!

Ladies,

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year! Don't forget to check out The Happenings to see what's going on this month! If you have any questions, just let me know. You can email me at nsexton@mbgsc.org! Have a great 2008!

The Happenings---January 2008

There's a ton of stuff going on in January with Scouts that you may want to check out:

• Special Moments: Come with your mom to this workshop to learn more about what it's like to become a teen! Grades 4-6; Session A--Jan. 5, 8:30am-12pm at Decatur United Methodist (TN); Session B--Jan. 12, 8:30am-12pm at Ft. Oglethorpe United Methodist (GA)


• CPR/First Aide: Get CPR & First Aid certified in this workshop on Jan. 5th from 9am-5pm at the GS Service Center; Grades 9-12


• Cookie Club for Teens: Come see all the new stuff that is out there to help you be one of the top sellers. Grades 7-12; Jan. 8th from 6-7:30pm at the Service Center; Email me or call me at nsexton@mbgsc.org or 877-2688, ext. 224, to sign up!


• Cookie Sale: For Grades 1-12; Starts on Jan. 11


• Program Aide: Get the skills you need to work with younger girls at council or area events at this workshop. For grades 7-10; Jan. 12, 9am-3pm at Ft. Oglethorpe United Methodist (GA)


• Make It a Hit Kickoff: For grades 1-12; Join other teams of girls to build Disney-themed structures out of Girl Scout cookies. If you don't want to build, join us anyway to kick off the cookie sale!


• Go for the Silver: Want to earn your Silver Award? Don't know what the Silver Award is? Come find out more in this workshop. For grades 7-9 on Jan. 14th at the Service Center from 6-7:30pm.


• Arts Odyssey: Join us for worhshops at the Athens Arts Center. We will be dabbling in some drama and some visual art, so make plans to attend. Jan. 19th--Juniors & up (9am-12pm) & Brownies (1:00-4:00pm)


• Sleep in the Deep: Join us for a sleepover at the TN Aquarium and IMAX movie. Girl Scouts only! Jan. 25th for Brownies only. This event is full.