3 Brownies Earn Self-Defense Try-It Badge

Three Brownies from our Troop earned the California Try-It - Self Defense.
Talia, Erin, & Bella attended an event sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council on Saturday, March 20 at McCoy's Karate in Auburn.
The trio spent 90 minutes learning self-defense moves, how to deal with bullies, and a cat claw move to defend themselves.
The Try-its are on order from the Northern California Girl Scout Council and are expected to arrive in April.
Leader Susan will distribute when they arrive.
Congrats girls!!!

Friday is Deadline to Register for Optional Frog Overnight Program

This is an optional event for Brownie & moms.
At this time no leader is attending. If that changes, we will let you know.
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Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester is offering a special overnight program for Brownie Scouts starting on Friday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 10.
Troops and Individual Scouts may register, but and individual Scout must have an adult in attendance at all times.
Program: Did you know that frogs absorb water through their skin so they don't need to drink? Or that some frogs freeze solid in winter? Bring your sense of adventure for an indoor program all about FROGS, an after-dark hike on the wildlife sanctuary, and then cozy up to sleep indoors in our visitor center.
Event#4709
Registration fee is $16 per Scout and $16 per adult.
Registration will close when 40 people are registered or on March 12.
To register: Contact Broad Meadow Brook, Martha, at 508-753-6087 x22 or mgach@massaudubon.org.

Brownie Quest Program on Sunday, March 21 CANCELLED

http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2010/01/optional-event-brownie-quest-on-sunday.html

OPTIONAL: Bird Try-It Program in Worcester on Saturday, April 17

This is an OPTIONAL Try-it Program.
No Leader is attending.
Any Member of Troop 72082 may attend, but with a parent or guardian in attendance.
FYI: Talia & Bella completed this program in 2009 and both enjoyed it.
For additional OPTIONAL events & programs, visit http://www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com/
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Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts & Broad Meadow brook have teamed up for a For the Birds Try-It program for Brownies on Saturday, April 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12;30 p.m.
Earn the Central & Western Massachusetts Council's Own For the Birds Try-It while learning about the fascinating world of birds.
Explore beak adaptations, feathers, nests, bird calls and much more.
Learn from naturalists and go for a hike on the sanctuary grounds for a bit of bird watching!
Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4732
Registration fee is $8 per Scout.
(Try-It is not included in the price and must be purchased at the Worcester Girl Scout store.)
Registration will close on April 16 or when 30 Scouts have registered.
To register: Contact Mass Audubon Society at 508-753-6087 or sfarnam@massaudubon.org

OPTIONAL: Movers Try-It Program at Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum in Fitchburg on Saturday, April 10

This is an OPTIONAL event. No leader is attending.
Any Brownie from Troop 72082 may register, but must attend with a parent or guardian.
For additional OPTIONAL events, visit http://www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com/
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Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and the Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum in Fitchburg has teamed up to offer a Movers Try-It program for Brownie Scouts on Saturday, April 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program: The wind can create a gentle breeze or make powerful hurricanes. An airplane couldn't fly without the wind blowing over its wings. Can wind help you have fun? Come to this Movers workshop and find out!
The program includes free time in the museum after the program.
Scouts may bring a bag lunch and eat in a designated area in the museum.
An afternoon session will be added, if the morning session fills.
Whole Troops and individual Scouts may register. An adult must attend with an individual Scout. Event #4715
Registration cost is $7 per Scout. Adults & leaders are free.
Registration will end when 30 Scouts have registered or on March 10.
To register, contact Top Fun Aviation Museum in Fitchburg at 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation@verizon.net.

Girl Scout Day at Old Sturbridge Village on Saturday, March 27

Yesterday at our Brownie meeting several of the girls expressed an interest in the Troop attending Old Sturbridge Village. We nixed the idea ONLY because OSV is hosting Girl Scout Day on Saturday, March 27.
So, we wanted to make Parents aware of Girl Scout Day at Old Sturbridge Village. This is an OPTIONAL event.
Last year, more than 1,800 scouts and their families attended, including Troop 72082 members Becky, Bella, Sarah, & Talia.
Admission is at a HUGE discount.
There is also the OPTION of signing up for additional FEE-based workshops to earn additional patches.
Please let me know if you register your daughter.
Registration begins tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 24 at osv.org
Additional information is below.
* Scouts are asked to wear uniforms.
* Brownies will receive an activity sheet to complete during their OSV visit. Once completed, Scouts go to the Gift Shop to receive an OSV participation patch, for the back of their vest.
-- Susan

EVENT INFO:
Girl Scout Day is for Girl Scouts of all ages who are interested in learning more about multi-culturalism in New England in the early 19th century. Learn about how minority women paved a way for themselves and those after them. Meet Molly Geet, a Native American Doctress; Mumbet, a slave who fought for her freedom in the Massachusetts court system and won; and Mary Culligan, an Irish Immigrant and hired-hand.
Register online starting Feb. 24.
Also, inspired by Women's History Month, girls can explore the everyday lives of girls and women through demonstrations and performances! Visit the animals and the costumed Villagers throughout the Countryside and the Center Village.
Consider making a quick craft in the Hands-on Crafts Center; $5-10 per activity - first come, first served; some age and safety restrictions apply.
Sign up starting Feb. 24 to participate in 50-minute hands-on Studios.
These activities are designed to meet Brownies Try-Its and Junior Girl Scout Badge requirements.
Additional Details:
•This event is for Groups and Individual Scouts w/an Adult - Family Members too!
Admission is $7 per Scout (ages 5-17); one adult per Scout also pays the special $7 Scout Day rate. Additional Adults pay the Adult Admission rate of $20. (Admission rate includes most Village activities and an Old Sturbridge Village patch for the Scout.)
* Studio sessions are $5 per activity per child
* Hands-on Crafts Center Activities are $5-10 per activity per child.

OPTIONAL: Self Defense Program for Brownies on Saturday, March 20 in Auburn

During Brownie Circle today, several of the Brownies expressed an interest in karate & other martial arts.
Girl Scouts of Central Massachusetts is holding a special TRY-IT Program for Brownies at McCoys Action Karate in Auburn on Saturday, March 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Registration deadline: Feb. 15 or when 80 Brownies are registered

THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EVENT

I just registered my daughter this evening. I could take up to 2 other Brownies in my car. (Please e-mail me, if interested & I can explain the registration process and how you prepay with a credit card.)

All Brownies can attend with an adult (18 or older) registered with them, even if my car fills up. Adults are FREE!!
Parents must register the Brownie online and fill out a form and pre-pay with a credit card.

PROGRAM INFO: Think Brownies are too young or too small to learn how to defend themselves? Think again!
Girls will learn techniques they can use if they ever find themselves in a sticky situation.
We'll cover bullying, self-confidence, body language, tone of voice, and more!
This event is age-appropriate and totally fun!
Girls will earn an out-of-council Brownie Try-It at this special workshop.

•Event #: 4689

E-mail me if you have any questions
-- Susan

OPTIONAL EVENT: Brownie Quest on Sunday, March 21 in Harvard

OPTIONAL EVENT --- Girls Earn 4 Try-Its by completing this Quest Program

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering a Brownie Quest Program at Camp Green Eyrie in Harvard on Sunday, March 21, from 1 to 4 p.m.

*** Bella & Talia are registered.

I have room in my car for one more girl, but any Brownie from our Troop may register and attend with an adult chaperone.

Deadline to register is Feb. 19 or when 40 girls have registered for this special program.

BROWNIE QUEST PROGRAM: Begin your Brownie Quest Journey! Cadette Girl Scouts will be leading the Brownies through a series of stations and group activities which will take them through most of the journey.
The Cadettes are there to earn their Leader in Action awards and are great role models for our younger girls.

Brownies will receive their journey books and the Journey Awards (4 Try-its for the front of their vest) are also included in the $20 registration fee.

Link: www.girlscouts.org/program/journeys/your_world/brownie.asp

Event#: 4694
Parents can register online by visiting the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Web site...

NOTE: I have room in my car for one more girl. I can pick up & drive your daughter, but please e-mail me to confirm, before registering your daughter --- As you will need to place a special code on the registration form to allow a child to register without an attending adult.

The camp is about 45 minutes from Framingham.
As always, e-mail me with any questions.
--Susan
spetroni@rcn.com

Two Brownies attend Girl Scout Night at the Worcester Sharks

Two Brownies from Troop 2082 participated in Girl Scout Night at the Worcester Sharks (AHL Hockey team), sponsored by the Central & Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council. Alyssa & Bella were able to skate on the DCU Center ice before the game. They also got to meet Tiffany Thornton, who stars in Sonny With A Chance on the Disney Channel. Afterwards, the watched the Worcester Sharks lose 4-0 to their arch-rival the Hartford Wolf Pack. Both Brownies received a special patch for the back of their vest by participating in yesterday's optional event. The two Brownies also completed a couple of requirements for the Ice Skating Try-It.
Below are a few photos from yesterday's event:

Two Brownies Earn Swim Safety Patch

Talia & Bella participated in a Swim Safety program for Brownies at the Worcester YWCA sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council.
The two Brownies from our Troop along with 38 other Brownies, dove into 11 feet water, practiced swim techniques, learn to push off the wall, practiced how to dive, and learned a few synchronized swimming techniques.
The Brownies also watched a third grader and a team of swimmers perform synchronized swimming routines, before enjoying free swim time.
The girls, who completed the program, received a participation patch.
Below are a few photos from last weekend's event:

Girl Scout Night with the Sharks on Saturday, Nov. 14

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering a Girl Scout Night at the Sharks at the DCU Center on Saturday, Nov. 14 for Scouts of all levels from Daisy through Ambassador, including Brownies.
This would be an optional event for Brownies in Troop 72082. I offer it up as an activity as at least a half dozen of the girls in our Troop expressed an interest in earning Ice Skating Try-It.
About the event: There is a pre-game skate from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. Game time is 7:05 p.m.
Join the fun planned for Girl Scouts as we root on the Worcester Sharks on this special Girl Scout night!
Bring your skates and participate in the pregame skate and Hockey 101 before the game … for girls, their troops and their families!
Additional activities also include:
* Meet Finz the mascot
* Participate in hands-on activities like a touch-table to try out some of the hockey equipment and a shoot-out net to try your hand at a few shots!
* Troops are also encouraged to participate in the banner contest.
* Every Troop will be recognized on the SharksVision Scoreboard.
* Special Sharks participation patch (for back of the vest) for each ticket purchased!
Go Sharks!
If your daughter is interested in attending, please let one of the leaders know ASAP.
Cost is $10.50 per Scout and $10.50 per adult chaperone/troop leader and additional family members.
***Leader Susan is taking registration through Sunday, Nov. 1 (the night of roller skating).

Optional Girl Scout Events for Your Daughter

Does your daughter love Brownies?
* Our Council (Eastern Massachusetts) as well as the Central & Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council offers activities and special events, including overnights, for Brownies (and other scout levels).
* Brownies may register with their Troop or they may register as an individual Scout, as long as a parent or adult chaperone attends with them.
***Please let a leader know if you have registered your daughter for ANY event, as Council may contact the Troop leader of record, with any issues or questions.

For a listing of current optional events, visit the Framingham Girl Scouts Web site at www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com

This site is updated often, so feel free to check weekly, or sign up for the e-mails each time a new listing is posted with the newsletter option, on the upper right hand corner of the Web site.

Two Brownies Earn Birds Try-It With Central Massachusetts Scouts

Two Brownies from our Troop attended an optional Try-It workshop in Worcester at the Broadmoor Sanctuary in conjunction with the Central Massachusetts Girl Scouts and the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Talia and Bella both earned the Central & Western Massachusetts' exclusive "BIRDS" Try-It this past Saturday.
The girls went on a nature hike to listen for and spot birds. They learned to identify and draw a bird like John Audubon. They learned about peaks and claws of different types of birds, and they made a bird feeder. The girls also learned about the early risin' birds and how to make their sounds.
Below are a few photos from the workshop.

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Earth is Your Home Try-It Cancelled

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts has cancelled its earth is Our Home Try-it Workshop during school vacation week, due to a lack of enrollment. A minimum of 25 Brownies were needed.

Program info: http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2009/02/optional-try-it-program-during-april.html

Those registered will get a refund.
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Please check this site or the Framingham Girl Scouts Web site (www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com)
for other OPTIONAL activities and Try-IT Workshops for your daughter...
If you have any questions about registration, please contact a leader.
If you register yoru daughter for an optional COUNCIL event, please let a leader know.
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Exclusive Central Mass Medieval Maidens Try-it Offered on May 16

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is hosting a Try-it Workshop for its Council exclusive Medieval Maidens on Saturday, May 16 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester.
About the Event: The Middle Ages was an era of knights, fair ladies, princesses and castles. Brownies will learn about medieval times beyond the tales of adventure and make-believe and find out about the lives of girls and women during this time in history. They'll take a tour, do a craft, and have fun earning Central Massachusetts' Council's Own "Medieval Maidens" Try-It (included in price).
This is OPTIONAL event for members of Brownie Troop 2082. There is no leader attending, at this time. So, an adult needs to provide transportation and attend the event with their daughter. There is a FEE for the Adult with this event.
Register directly with Higgins Armory Museum by contacting Rhonda Houle at 508-853-6015 x20 or e-mail rhoule@higgins.org.
The cost is $ 17 per Brownie and $8 per adult.
Registration will continue through April 16 or when all 30 slots have filled.
This is a fun event. Talia and Bella, from our Troop, participated in a similar workshop last spring and earned the Medieval Maidens Try-it.
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Please let a leader know if you register your daughter.

Earn Exclusive "For the Birds" Try-It at April 4th Worcester Workshop

Each Girl Scout Council can create its own special Try-It. The Central & Western Massachusetts Council has created a "Birds' Try-it badge for Brownies.
On Saturday April 4, at the Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary in Worcester from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Brownies can register to earn the exclusive Try-It.
At the workshop, Brownies will learn about the fascinating world of birds. They will explore beak adaptations, feathers, nests, bird calls and more.
The cost of the Try-it Badge is not included in the workshop and will need to be purchased by one of the troop's leaders at the Worcester Girl Scout store.

This is an OPTIONAL event for members of Troop 2082. A leader (Susan Petroni) is attending, so you may drop off your child in Worcester and pick her up. But you will need to provide your own transportation from Framingham to Worcester and back.

Parents may register their daughter for the special workshop with the Mass Audubon Society directly by calling MAS Broad Meadow Brook at 508-753-6087.

The cost to attend is $8 per Brownie. Parents/leaders are free.

The maximum number of girls who can participate is 30 Brownies. Registration will close once 30 girls have signed-up or by March 25.

If you register your daughter, please e-mail leader Susan Petroni so she knows. Also when you call Broad Meadow Brook tell them your daughter is a member of Brownie troop 2082 from Framingham and with leader Susan Petroni. Please tell them that even if a parent/guardian plans to stay.

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Optional Try-It Program During April Vacation Week

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering a special Earth is Your Home Try-It Brownie program on Wednesday, April 22 (School Vacation Week) at Camp Green Eyrie in Harvard from 10 a.m. to noon.
Program info: My home is your home. How can we make it a better place? Earn the Earth is Our Home Try-It at this fun Earth Day workshop (included). Brownies will learn how to make environmentally-friendly products and make a craft using recycled materials. And how about cooking S'mores without a fire? It's not easy being green, but we'll "try-it"! Brownies and adults are welcome to stay after the program and explore the camp on your own.
This is an OPTIONAL event for members of Brownie Troop 2082.
At this time, no Troop 2082 leader is attending, but if that changes we will let you know.
For that reason, a parent/guardian must attend with their daughter. Siblings are not allowed.
Please let a leader know if you register your daughter for this special Try-It workshop.
The cost is $12 Brownie/ $0 per adult.
Registration will remain open until March 20 or when there are 75 Brownies registered!
To register, complete the GSCWM registration form and pay by credit card.
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Saturday, March 28: Girl Scout Day at Old Sturbridge Village

Starting Monday, Feb. 2, Brownies can register for an optional event offered by the Central & Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council -- Girl Scout Day at Old Sturbridge Village on Saturday, March 28!
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This is an optional event for Brownies in Troop 72082.
The 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. event is open to Girl Scouts in grades K-12.
This event is designed for all Girl Scouts that are interested in learning more about early 19th century American history. Inspired by Women’s History Month, Girl Scout Day will explore the everyday lives of early New England girls and women through demonstrations and performances! Meet two very inspirational and dynamic women, Lydia Maria Child and Mary Gove. In their own ways, both motivated positive changes in American women’s lives.
Cost includes MOST Village activities and an Old Sturbridge Village participation patch (for the back of the vest.)
Cost: $ 7 per person
The maximum number of attendees is 200.
Registration will end once 200 is reached.
Please check with a TROOP LEADER to see if one is attending. If no leader is attending, you must attend with your child as this will not be a drop-off and pick-up event.

NOTE: Brownies may also pre-register online for the Museum Education Girl Scout Hands-on Studios for an additional $3 per girl. These 50-minute activities have been designed to meet Brownies Try-Its requirements.

Thursday, Jan 8 Deadline to Register for OPTIONAL Brownies Around the World Try-It Event in Worcester

Thursday, Jan 8 is the last day to register for Central & Western Massachusetts' Council's Brownie Girl Scouts Around the World Try-it Badge program on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in Worcester.
The Try-It program is for Brownies only. No siblings.
If a Troop 72082 attends this OPTIONAL event, no parent is required to attend.

Event info: On Saturday, Feb. 21 Celebrate Thinking Day by earning the "Brownie Girl Scouts Around the World" Try-It. Brownies are known by different names in other countries. Find out where there are Bluebirds, Little Wings, and Zaharas! Then, tour the Central & Western Massachusetts' Council museum, play fun global games, learn songs from other countries, and find out what Thinking Day is really about!
Cost: $5 per Brownie
Maximum Girls who can register: 40
Registration open until Thursday, Jan. 8 or until 40 girls are registered.

If interested in attending, please let a Troop leader know ASAP.
--Susan

Special Medieval Maidens Brownie Try-It Event on Saturday, March 7

Thursday, Feb. 5 is the deadline to register for the special Medieval Miadens Brownie Try-It badge program offered exclusively by the Central & Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 12;30 p.m.
(This is the same Try-It that Talia & Bella earned last summer. Ask them to see what the Try-it badge looks like at the next meeting.)
TRY-IT INFO: The Middle Ages was an era of knights, fair ladies, princesses and castles. Girl swill learn about medieval times beyond the tales of adventure and make-believe and find out about the lives of girls and women during this time in history. Brownies will take a tour, do a craft, and have fun earning the exclusive "Medieval Maidens" Try-It, which will be distributed to Brownies that day.
Register directly with Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester by contacting Rhonda Houle at 508-853-6015 x20 or e-mail rhoule@higgins.org.

Cost: $17 per Brownie, $8 per adult. No siblings.
(Note: no Troop leader is attending, so a parent must attend with each Brownie)
The event is limited to 30 Brownies.
Registration will remain open through Thursday, Feb. 5 or until 30 girls have registered.