Ready to Become, Belong, Believe, and Build

Girls ages 11-17 participate in Girl Scouting in many ways. Under the guidance of a trained adult advisor, girls mix and match activities and resources to suit their needs while giving back to their communities. They connect with each other and build self-esteem and confidence in their skills as they work on a range of projects and gain life experiences.

Sample Activities for Girl Scouts 11-17

• Learning how to be a first responder in an emergency
• Setting goals and earning charms related to a STUDIO 2B SM Focus book
• Exploring their future career options with a mentor
• Spending a summer as a counselor-in-training at camp
• Rafting down Class III (moderately difficult) rapids with a river guide
• Publishing their stories online on the STUDIO 2B Web site
• Attending a Broadway play on a trip to New York City
• Investing "play dough" in a stock-market game and beating the experts
• Earning a Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, for working on a project that benefits their community
• Traveling across the country or around the world to explore culture, science, the outdoors, and more through STUDIO 2B destinations .

Uniforms and Books

Girl Scouts 11-17 can wear the Girl Scout Membership Pin, showing they belong to Girl Scouts of the USA , and the World Trefoil Pin, signifying membership in a worldwide Movement. They can choose from uniform components for Girl Scouts 11-17 and STUDIO 2B T-shirts-or do their own thing. Girls can also buy a sash or vest to display Interest Project Awards and other insignia or purchase a bracelet or charm holder for STUDIO 2B charms. Many resources are available for both advisors and girls, including handbooks, Interest Projects for Girls 11-17 , and STUDIO 2B Focus books.

Too Old to Join?

No way! Girls don't have to worry about what they've missed-just look forward to what they can experience as an 11- to 17-year-old in Girl Scouting.

For Girl Scouts who are ready to start working on their BRONZE, SILVER OR GOLD AWARD - booklets con be obtained from the Drifting Dunes Girl Scout Council office. If you need a booklet or have questions about the project process, please contact the Teen Program Specialist, Teresa Nelson at tnelson@ddgsc.org or 219.795.9644.

Check out the calendar for the latest program information!

*****URGENT NOTICE*****

For Girl Scouts currently working on their

GOLD AWARD

Please review your booklets that were obtained from the Drifting Dunes Girl Scout Council office. If you have a booklet that has information about the SILVER AWARD in the Project Proposal section, please contact the Teen Program Specialist, Teresa Nelson ( tnelson@ddgsc.org or 219.795.9644 x22) so she can issue you a new one. We apologize for any inconvenience.

New! New! New! New!

Asthma Awareness Program: Helping Girls Breathe Easier

Empowering girls to take charge of their health and reaching out to educate the community is the focus of this new Patch Program from Girl Scouts of the USA and the Asthma Coalition of Long Island. Girls will learn asthma triggers, make healthy lifestyle choices (such as avoiding cigarette smoke), eating healthy foods, and practicing relaxation techniques. You can download the bi-lingual Asthma Awareness Program Guide at www.girlscouts.org/program/gscentral/insignia or obtain a free copy from the Council Service Center in Merrillville while supplies last. There are also copies that can be checked out. When completed, patches are available in the Council shop, priced at $1.00 each.

Stress Free is the Way to Be!!

Date : Saturday, April 1, 2006

Time : 10am for Junior girl scouts

1pm to 3pm for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts

Place : Council Program Center , Merrillville

Cost : $7.00 (Includes snacks and supplies)

Registration deadline : March 10, 2006

Minimum: 20 / Maximum: 50

Learn relaxation techniques including yoga and aromatherapy. Various components of the "from stress to success" interest project and "Stress less" junior badge will be completed.