Service Unit 165
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
September
Badge Program
Tackle Hunger
Date: Sept 1st
time and location: all day and anywhere
By earning this patch, girls will become considerate and caring as they learn about food insecurity and how they can make a difference in their community. This patch program is held in partnership with the Souper Bowl of Caring and North Texas Food Bank.
Entrepreneurship
Club CEO Intrest meeting
Thursday, Sept 5th 6:30- 7:30 pm
GSNETX service center
Calling all young entrepreneurs! We are launching a club for girl scouts to expand your business skills. Girls will learn what it takes to turn an idea into a business and practice the skills to get them there. Come learn about club CEO at our free interest meeting.
STEM
Space Science Day at Discovery Science Place, Tyler
Sat Sep 07, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Grades K-5 Cost $25 per girl
Come venture through the Solar System with Discovery Science Place and discover that space is even bigger than you thought. We'll learn about the moon, the stars and explore the whole Solar System with our new Discovery Dome portable planetarium!
Backpacking Interest Group Informational Meeting
Thu Sep 12, 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
JoAnn Fogg Service Center
Grades 4-12, Adult
Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you want to see sights that can't be reached any other way than walking? Come learn what we have planned for our new Backpacking Interest Group (B.I.G.) at this free informational meeting!
October
#BeBraveGS
Tue Oct 01, 12:00 AM- Fri Nov 01, 12:00
All program grade levels
Girl Scouts are all about taking safe risks and overcoming obstacles. With this patch, girls will become courageous and strong as they seek challenges and try something new outdoors.
#DoAGoodTurn
Tue Oct 01- Fri Nov 01
all program grade levels
Formerly Goodwill, Good Turn, the focus of this patch is responsible decision making and social awareness. Girls will make the world a better place as they learn about Goodwill Industries and how donating items can change lives. This patch program is held in partnership with Goodwill Industries.
Citizenship Badge Workshop
Thu Oct 03, 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM
Farmers Branch Historical Park k-3
Farmers Branch Historical Park is ready to celebrate what makes our neighbors and community special with Daisies and Brownies.
Grand Prix Prep Weekend
Fri Oct 04, 6:00 PM - Sun Oct 06, 12:00 PM
STEM Center, Grades K-12, $85 per person
Let us take you from Grand Prix car kit to the finish line in this one-of-a-kind weekend! You’ll create lasting memories as you design and build your car from start to finish with your favorite adult and our experts. You’ll be set for the Grand Prix race Sunday afternoon at the STEM Center. Secure your spot in the lineup today! Separate lodging for girls and adults (female and male) available. Girls will work with their adults and our experts to design, cut, and build their cars to race during the Grand Prix on Sunday. Meals Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch included. The rest of the family is invited to join the race on Sunday afternoon.
Travel Club Information Meeting & Training
Thu Sep 12, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM
JoAnn Fogg Service Center
Grades 4-12, Adult
Are you not quite sure how Girl Scouts can help to satiate your girls' wanderlust? Come find out where your girls can go, and how to get there with the support of your council! We will talk about council travel, troop travel, and Destinations. Come get ready for travel adventure!
Senior Paddling Weekend
Fri Sep 13, 6:00 PM - Sun Sep 15, 12:00 PM
Camp Rocky Point
Grades: 9-10
Come discover Lake Texoma as you earn the Paddling Badge and try your hand at hatchet throwing during this exciting weekend before hanging out at the campfire roasting marshmallows for s'mores. Optional meal service is available for an additional fee.
Launch Party
Sun Sep 15, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM $5 per person
Frontiers of Flight Museum for all program grade levels
Three! Two! One! Blast Off! We're launching the new Girl Scout year with an out-of-this-world PARTY! Bring a friend to explore space, rocketry, and beyond during this stellar program. Girls of all ages can bring their families to celebrate the new Girl Scout year, and our older Girl Scouts will have special opportunities to celebrate new STEM badges!
Hiking and Outdoor Adventurer Workshop
Sat Sep 21, 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
LLELA (Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area)
$10 per girl program grade level 2-3
Brownies will have a blast hiking, learning a camp skill, playing a new outdoor game and learning to care for the outdoors.