Program sPOTLIGHT
Check back often to find the most up-to-date information on program opportunities at Girl Scouts of Nassau County. Click on the event that interests you for more information. You can also sign up for our Programs Newsletter or read our current Programs Newsletter to keep informed of all upcoming programs and events.
- Flower Power Day
- Girls' World Forum 2012
- Girl Scout Day with the Islanders
- goCAMPUSing
- Hofstra Women's Basketball
- Wish Upon a Star...GSNC Art Installation
- New "Girl Speak" Group Forming
- Send us Your Tips
See other Possibilities for programs for your girls.
Flower Power Day
We use resources wisely, and we'll be continuing to create our Girl Scout flower garden, using recycled bottle caps. We began the project at the Birthday Bash on the Bay, and we'll be finishing our flowers on this "Flower Power Day".
Girl Scout Juniors will be using power drills (under the instruction of Ambassador Girl Scouts), to create these fantastic flowers.
WHO: Girl Scout Juniors
DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 (Winter Break Week)
TIME: 10:30 am to Noon
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm- AT CAPACITY
PLACE: GSNC Service Center, 110 Ring Rd. West, Garden City
COST: $ 3 per girl NO TAG-ALONGS
Get the flyer with more information
Click on your preferred session time (above) to request placement.
Girls' World Forum 2012
Interact with girls from around the world at the Girls' World Forum (GWF) in July 2012. This event is the third and final Centenary Celebration of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Girls and volunteers will unite to discuss and take action on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Girls wishing to represent GSNC at this once in a lifetime event must complete and submit the GWF Application by February 15, 2012 to:
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West
Garden City, NY 11530
ATTN: Marie Rauch
WHO: Girls who will be between 14 and 18 years on at the time of the event
Girls that have a particular interest in ending hunger and poverty, promoting gender equality and empowerment of women, and/or promoting environmental sustainability are encouraged to apply.
DATES: July 11 through July 17, 2012 (Conference runs from 7/12 - 7/16)
PLACE: Chicago, IL
COST: $650 Conference fee will be paid by GSNC
Selected girls will be responsible for travel costs
Our Council will be sending 2 girl delegates, accompanied by an adult volunteer chaperone.
Girl Scout Day with the New York Islanders
Girl Scouts of Nassau County and the New York Islanders are teaming up for a special day of hockey and fun. Come to the game with your group and receive a free patch. After the game, the girls can meet the Islanders Ice Girls for photos and Q & A.
WHO: All Girl Scouts, family and friends
DATE: Sunday, February 12, 2012
TIME: 3 pm
PLACE: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY
COST: $40, $20, and $12 Tickets available
Get the flyer and order form with more information
Special Note: The 2 Troops that bring the largest group to the game will receive the opportunity to hold a Girl Scout Cookie Booth at the end of the Islanders game on April 1st.
For more information, call Group Sales at 1-800-882-ISLES ext. 3
goCAMPUSing College Tours
Originally started as a Girl Scout Gold Award project goCAMPUSing college campus tour company offers high school girls an affordable and efficient way to experience college campuses. Since the entire concept behind goCAMPUSing is based on a Girl Scout’s Gold Award, they are offering Special Discounts to Girl Scouts on select College Campus Tours.
Girl Scout Discount PROMO Code:
ID Number: GSUSA
Password: GSUSA
All you have to do is go to www.gocampusing.com and click on the “Special Discount for Girl Scouts” banner on the right hand side of the home page and enter in the promo codes above.
goCAMPUSing also offers additional discount for Girl Scouts in groups of 8 or more. For details call 1.516.941.6992, or email Judy@gocampusing.com.
Hofstra Women's Basketball Girl Scout Day
Come to the game, make a banner, get a patch and an autograph. Hofstra Women's Basketball is hosting a special Girl Scout Day, with all this and more. The Troop with the winning banner will have the opportunity to sell Girl Scout Cookies at a Hofstra Men's Basketball game!
WHO: All Girl Scouts, family and friends
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm
PLACE: Mack Sports Complex, Hofstra University, Hempstead
COST: $6 per ticket
Get the flyer with more information and order form.
Wish Upon a Star 
Send us your wish for the next 100 years of Girl Scouting. Girls are asked to make an 8-point origami star, on which you have written your "wish". We will be installing them in an art exhibit at the GSNC Service Center and they will be on display during Girl Scout Week (March 11-17, 2012). Stars must be dropped off at Council by Monday, February 27th.
Get the flyer with more information and instructions.
Run an Activity Table at Girls Go the Distance Walkathon
GSNC is looking for SENIOR AND AMBASSADOR Troops to run activity tables at our 3rd Annual Girls Go the Distance Walkathon.
The girls can create an activity that ties in with our healthy living initiative and/or Girl Scouts' 100th Anniversary! Or they can tie their activity to a Journey!
WHO: Girl Scout Senior and Ambassador Troops
DATE: Sunday, April 22, 2012
PLACE: Old Bethpage Village RestorationCOST: Free!
NOTE: Limited to 15 troops.
Register by February 15th, 2012 by contacting Sherry McGrath at 516-741-2550, ext. 240
"Girl Speak" Group is Forming - Let Your Voice Be Heard!
"Girl Speak" is an engaging leadership experience for all girls in grades 6-12. Girls will talk about issues that are important to them, network with local and national mentors, and develop projects to decrease the negative impact of these issues on their community. This group is open to all past and present Girl Scouts as well as girls who are new to scouting. Our first meetings will be held on Monday January 30th and Thursday, February 2nd. Girls can try out the group on either date. To register, click either of the dates below. For more information, go to our Critical Issues page or contact Eliza Zipper, Advocacy and Critical Issues Coordinator, at 516.741.2550 x254.
WHO: Middle and High School (Gr. 6-12) Girls
DATES: Monday, January 30th or Thursday, February 2nd 2012
TIME: 7:00-8:30pm
PLACE: GSNC Service Center
110 Ring Road West, Garden City
Register for Monday, January 30th
Register for Thursday, February 2nd
Send Us Your Tips for Addressing Critical Issues
Have you addressed bullying, body image, or cyber-safety in your troop? We are creating a tip-sheet for leaders that will include advice on how to deal with these issues. Let us know how you have used activities from the Journey books, other resources, or that you have developed. Contact Eliza Zipper, Advocacy and Critical Issues Coordinator, at zippere@gsnc.org or 516.741.2550 x254. The tip-sheet will be available this fall.
Any programs that feature the Healthy Living Initiatives Symbol are programs that are considered to be in line with Girl Scouts of Nassau County's Healthy Living Initiatives.
The Healthy Living Initiatives brings a unique perspective to keeping girls healthy. Girls define health in their own terms, placing as much emphasis on emotional and social well-being as physical health, nutrition and physical fitness. In addition to healthy eating and physical fitness, the Healthy Living Initiative focuses on increasing girls’ self-esteem, media image awareness and how to develop healthy relationships.
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