2020 GSHG Program, Resource, & Summer Camp Guide
2020 Program, Resource,
& Summer Camp Guide
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Girl Scout Coastal Georgia Badge
Our two-hour Coastal Georgia Badge Programs for Brownie to Ambassador Girl Scouts are a blast.
First, select either the beach OR marsh program:
M ARSH E COLOGY W ALK Hike into a tidal marsh to learn about the importance of this ecosystem. Explore botany, mud, periwinkle snails and more in the oceans’ nursery. Catch scampering ddler crabs. Prepare for wet muddy feet. (1 hour)
B EACH E COLOGY W ALK A guided beach walk to explore the dynamics of Georgia’s barrier islands including tides, seashells, and sand dunes. Identify plants and marine animals that inhabit our beach and ocean, and collect unoccupied shells. (1 hour)
Both programs include a Coastal Gallery Tour
The Coastal Gallery features species native to the Georgia coast and exotics from other oceans. Gallery exhibits include turtles, sh, baby ‘gators, jelly sh, whale bones and shark jaws. Girls will interact with live animals in the open touch pool and meet our new baby sea turtle! (½ hour)
G E T O U R F U N P A T C H !
Then choose the Sand Sifting or Seining activity:
S EINING Pull a 10-foot seine net in the surf to catch and observe the marine life in
S AND S IFTING Discover marine life that
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live under the sandy surface using strainers in knee-deep water to sift wet sand. Identify animals and learn about the intertidal food web. (½ hour)
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our waters. Classi cation and adaptations of species featured. Get wet to the waist. (½ hour)
1509 Strand Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
TybeeMarineScience.org
COURAGE CONFIDENCE CHARACTER
Book your program early! Contact Ike@TybeeMarineScience.org or 912-786-5917 We’ll create an experience your girls will remember for a lifetime!
40 Estill Hammock Road Tybee Island, GA 31328
There’s no place like it!
Rescued exotic bird exhibit • Educational gator lagoon featuring live gators The Original Crab Shack is a great location, only a 10-minute drive to Tybee Lighthouse and Capt Mike’s Dolphin Tours, the Marine Science Center, Fort Pulaski and the Historic Tybee Post Theater Ample free motor coach and auto parking on our 4 acres Girl Scout Patches available in our Gift Shack Page 70 --- Resource List
GIRL SCOUTS
We offer GIRL SCOUT patches in our Gift Shack and a 20% discount on all Gift Shack purchases. For reservations or more information contact: Stephanie@thecrabshack.com
912.786.9857 • Full Menu Online at www.thecrabshack.com Sunday–Thursday: 11:30am–9pm | Friday–Saturday: 11:30am–10pm
WHAT’S INSIDE?
WHAT’S INSIDE?
LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS: Use this guide to help you and your girls plan your year.
PARENTS: Explore this guide with your daughter to find adventures for her and/or her troop.
GIRLS: Pick the activities you think you’ll enjoy!
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia’s 2020 Program & Resource Guide is here! Please keep this book as a reference until the end of 2020. You are welcome and encouraged to attend programs in ANY area of our council!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE #
Grade Levels Each program in this book is designed for different grade and age levels. Please use this guide to find the events that are right for you:
Table of Contents
page 4 page 5 page 6 page 8 page 9 page 15 page 21 page 27 page 33
Girl Scouts Overview
Program Registration Information
Girl Scout Shop Information
Albany Programs
Athens/Gainesville Programs
n DAISY
Grades K-1
Augusta Programs
Columbus Programs
n BROWNIE Grades 2-3
Macon Programs
Savannah Programs
page 37
n JUNIOR
Girl Scout First Headquarters
page 41
Grades 4-5
Troop Camping Summer Camp
page 45 page 49
n CADETTE
Grades 6-8
Service Area Day Camps
page 61
n SENIOR
Product Programs
page 62
Grades 9-10
High Awards Training
page 63
n AMBASSADOR Grades 11-12
Outdoor Training
page 66
Travel Opportunities
page 67
Resource List
page 69
Table of Contents - Page 4
GIRL SCOUTS OVERVIEW At Girl Scouts, girls will prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls! At Girl Scouts, she’ll get to lead her own adventure (it’s her world!) and team up with other girls in an all-girl environment to choose the exciting, hands-on activities that interest her most. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is rich in heritage and purpose. The council extends from the North Georgia mountains to the Okefenokee and from the Atlantic coast to the Chattahoochee Valley. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia serves more than 13,000 girls and 5,000 adults in 122 counties in Georgia, two counties in South Carolina and one county in Alabama. The council is also the home of our organization’s founder, Juliette Gordon Low, who founded Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, where her birthplace and the historic First Headquarters still welcome thousands of Girl Scouts every year. Girl Scouting gives girls a wide range of experiences to define leadership their way and allows them to showcase their inner G . I . R . L . (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) TM
CONTACT US GSHG Customer Care: 478-935-2221 1-888-689-1912 customercare@gshg.org
ALBANY SERVICE CENTER 515 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701
The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. The Girl Scout Law: I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout. * Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs
ATHENS SERVICE CENTER* 185 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607
AUGUSTA SERVICE CENTER 508 Shartom Drive, Augusta, GA 30901
COLUMBUS SERVICE CENTER 1344 13th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
GAINESVILLE SERVICE CENTER 535 Spring Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501
MACON SERVICE CENTER* 6869 Columbus Road, Lizella, GA 31052
SAVANNAH SERVICE CENTER* (OPENING SOON!) 535 E Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401
GIRL SCOUT FIRST HEADQUARTERS* 330 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA 31401
*Indicates that there is also a brick-and-mortar council shop at this location.
We’re online 24/7 at gshg.org!
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION
HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS Online registration is fast and easy for both individual girls and/or troops. To register for an event, visit gshg.org, click the “Events” tab and locate your event. (Events are listed in chronological order.) Click on the event name which will open the event page. Once you’re there, click on the “Register Now” button to register for the event. Registrations will not be processed until payment is received in full. Payments can be made by Visa or MasterCard, check or Cookie Dough. Cookie Dough must be presented in person or mailed to the council office for processing. Confirmations will be emailed to the email address provided in the registration. If electronic registration isn’t possible, you may use our paper form to register. This form can be found on our website at www.gshg.org along with instruc- tions about how to process it. Registration and full payment must be received by our Program Registrar by the registration deadline. (Copies of troop checks that are to be mailed do not constitute full payment.) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance may be available for girls to attend program events. A responsible adult may initiate a request for aid by completing and submitting the Financial Assistance Application found on www.gshg.org. The council will notify the initiator of the amount of assistance, if any, to be awarded. REFUNDS A full refund will be made if: • The event is cancelled by the council staff. • The event is at capacity and you opt not to be placed on the waiting list. • You cancel your registration in writing four weeks prior to the event. Refunds will be made by check or credit card, except in the case of GSHG Cookie Points payments, which cannot be refunded. These may be transferred to another program. Some events are subject to partial refund due to costs set by outside vendors. Troops and/or individuals who do not show up for a program event will not receive a refund.
Read through all the program offerings and descriptions in this book and identify which events you’d like to attend (either with your troop or on your own). Visit gshg.org and click on “Events.” Search for the events you identified and click on “Register Now” to sign up for them.
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REGISTRATION Registration is required by the published deadline for all events, unless indicated otherwise in the event description. Registrations for vendor operated programs vary and are outlined in the event descriptions. Complete registration and payment in full will be processed in the order in which it is received. ADULT/GIRL RATIO Please register only the number of adults needed to meet, but not exceed, the required ratio of adults to girls established in Volunteer Essentials:
Girl Scout Grade Level
Grades Included
Events, Trips & Camping 2 non-related adults for
Plus one additional adult for each
Daisies Brownies Juniors
K-1 2-3 4-5 6-8
6 girls 12 girls 16 girls 20 girls
4 girls 6 girls 8 girls 10 girls
Cadettes Seniors & Ambassadors
9-10 11-12
24 girls
12 girls
TAGALONGS Some programs are designed for girls and leaders only; others are designed for girls and their families, parents, or friends. Please ensure that programs are attended by girls of the appropriate grade levels. If you have questions about a tagalong, please contact the event director before registering. ADDITIONS Additions or substitutions to original registrations will only be accepted with a newly completed form and payment (for additions). WAITING LIST When programs have reached maximum capacity, a wait list will be started. The council cannot guarantee space, but will attempt to place as many girls as possible.
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Visit Georgia’s Oldest & Tallest Lighthouse
tybeelighthouse.org For directions or to make a group reservation, call (912) 786-5801. Self-Guided Tours Daily 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Closed Tuesdays
GIRL SCOUT SHOP
Your Girl Scout Adventure Begins Now!
Two ways to get started with STARTER KITS: Basic Starter Kit – we build it for you. Kit contains everything a girl needs for a great year in Girl Scouts. We’ve eliminated the guess work and included The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, American Flag Patch, Insignia Tab, World Trefoil Pin and Membership Pin. Just select your Official Uniform Item (tunic, sash, or vest), Journey Book, Troop Numerals, Council ID Set, FREE BAG and you’re on your way! Essentials Starter Kit – build it yourself. The essentials kit is for a Girl Scout of any grade level who wants to select what they need for the year. Simply choose items from a list of Official Essentials, when your total reaches $50 for one grade level kit you qualify for a FREE BAG. Let the adventures begin!
Girl Scout Daisy
Girl Scout Brownie
Girl Scout Junior
Girl Scout Cadette
Girl Scout Senior
Girl Scout Ambassador
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
JOURNEY World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It
JOURNEY World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It ACTIVITY SET World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It Flag Patch Insignia Tab World Pin Membership Pin ID Strip Set Troop Numbers Polo Scarf Scarf Slide Short Sleeve Shirt Tees Skort Beanie Hair Accessories Socks Vest Sash
JOURNEY World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It ACTIVITY SET World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It Flag Patch Insignia Tab World Pin Membership Pin ID Strip Set Troop Numbers Polo Scarf Scarf Slide Tees Hair Accessories Socks Vest Sash
JOURNEY World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It ACTIVITY SET World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It Flag Patch Insignia Tab World Pin Membership Pin ID Strip Set Troop Numbers Polo Scarf Scarf Slide Tees Hair Accessories Socks Vest Sash
JOURNEY World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It ACTIVITY SET World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It Flag Patch Insignia Tab World Pin Membership Pin ID Strip Set Troop Numbers Polo Scarf Scarf Slide Tees Hair Accessories Socks Vest Sash
JOURNEY World Change It Planet Love It Story Tell It
PROGRAM
ESSENTIALS
Vest Tunic
Vest Sash
Flag Patch Insignia Tab World Pin Membership Pin ID Strip Set Troop Numbers
Flag Patch Insignia Tab World Pin Membership Pin ID Strip Set Troop Numbers Polo Scarf Scarf Slide Tees Hair Accessories Socks
Polo Scarf Scarf Slide
CORE UNIFORM COMPONENTS Tees Skirt Leggings Beanie Hair Accessories Socks
Girl Scout Shop Locations Visit our brick-and-mortar Girl Scout shops at the Athens Service Center, Macon Service Center, and/or Girl Scout First Headquarters in Savannah. (See page 5.) And remember, you can always order online 24/7 at: girlscoutshop.com/historic-georgia-council
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COUNCIL PROGRAMS
The Program Guide is divided into council programs by region, but you are welcome and encouraged to attend any event throughout the council! GIRL SCOUT DAY AT ALBANY STATE BASKETBALL Girl Scouts can attend the ASU Basketball game for free, if in Girl Scout attire! The ASU Rams are playing Benedict College, so come out and support the college hoops and get recognized during the women’s and men’s game. When: February 22, 2020 / 1 pm and 3 pm Where: ASU West Campus Arena - 2400 Gillionville Rd, Albany, GA 31707 Cost: Free for girls in Girl Scout attire Min./Max.: No Min./Max. Contact: Sandy Wingard - swingard@gshg.org GIRL SCOUT DAY AT CHEHAW Explore the Zoo at Chehaw with your family! What better place is there to learn about the scaly slithery friends “Banished” by Saint Patrick? That’s right: snakes! Discover and dispel many myths about snakes as you learn to admire their importance and beauty. Participants will earn their Outdoor Art Badge. When: March 7, 2020 / 10 am – 2 pm Where: Chehaw Park - Albany, GA Cost: $25 per girl - includes lunch, admission, and badge; $20 per adult Min./Max.: 15/No Max. Registration Deadline: February 29, 2020
GIRL SCOUT HIKE AT CHEHAW Enjoy a walk in the woods at Chehaw Park! Come take a 2-3 mile hike with the Staff at Chehaw and your Girl Scout friends. With over 700 acres of pristine, con- servation land dedicated to education, Chehaw is the perfect place for a hike! Come see the woods bloom into spring.
When: March 7, 2020 / 3 pm - 5 pm Where: Chehaw Park - Albany, GA Cost: $5 per girl; Free for adults Min./Max.: 8/40 Registration Deadline: February 29, 2020
STAR VIEWING AND EXPLORING Join us to work on the brand new Girl Scout NASA badges! Girls will also learn about careers in space and the out-of- this-world space industry. Girls have the opportunity to assist at the April 25th event for Daisies-Juniors to complete the badge requirements. When: March 21, 2020 / 10 am – 2 pm Where: Wetherbee Planetarium at Thronateeska Heritage Center – Albany, GA Cost: $18 per girl; Free for adults Min./Max.: 10/50 Registration Deadline: March 1, 2020 EXPEDITION STEM Girl Scouts are committed to increasing girls’ interest in STEM Education. The Expedition STEM program has been developed to do just that! Come spend a day with the Girl Scouts and local STEM businesses as we explore new STEM Badges. When: March 28, 2020 / 9 am - 12 pm: Cadettes- Ambassadors, 1 pm - 4 pm: Daisies-Juniors
Where: STEM Center - Valdosta, GA Cost: $10 per girl; Free for adults Min./Max.: 50/400 Registration Deadline: March 7, 2020
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ALBANY AREA SHOOT THE BOW Have you ever wanted to give archery a shot? Here’s your chance. Join this introductory archery program to learn basic archery safety and terminology and enjoy lots of shooting time. All equipment provided. When: May 16, 2020 / 10 am - 12 pm Where: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church – Albany, GA BABYSITTING CERTIFICATION Do you feel ready to stay home alone, watch your younger brothers and sisters while your parents are away, or babysit other young children? If so, it might be time for Safe Sitter®. Safe Sitter® is for young teens in grades 6-8 who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. In addition, Safe Sitter® teaches young teens life and business skills, so that they know how to be prepared, responsible, and considerate whether they are babysitting or doing odd jobs for family, friends, or neighbors. When: July 8, 2020 / 9 am - 3:30 pm Where: Phoebe Hospital HealthWorks - Albany, GA Cost: $25 per girl (bring a sack lunch) Min./Max.: 5/10 Registration Deadline: June 26, 2020 GIRL SCOUT QUESTFEST Use your smartphone to navigate through Savannah’s Historic District to solve clues, complete challenges, carry out random acts of kindness, and give back to the community! You’ll capture your experience in pho- tos or videos and submit them for points using our exclusive QuestFest app. The team with the most points wins some AMAZING prizes! In addition to the Quest, enjoy other activity add-ons such as a Bridg- ing across the Talmadge Bridge, a baseball game with the Savannah Bananas, and much more, including a Cost: $10 per girl Min./Max.: 8/20 Registration Deadline: April 29, 2020
LET’S RIDE HORSES Love horseback riding? This ride’s for you! Join us at Rockin N Stables, where you’ll learn the basics of horseback riding and caring for a horse and stable. Your instructor Cecilia has more than 20 years of experience with horses! Have a blast as you earn the Junior Horseback Riding Badge (included) or a Horse Fan Fun Patch (for Cadettes and older girls). When: April 4, 2020 / 10 am - 2 pm Where: Rockin N Stables – Pelham, GA Cost: $40; free to watch Min./Max.: 5/15 Registration Deadline: March 20, 2020 STAR VIEWING Be a stargazer! Enjoy a day in the planetarium as you work on your Star Badges. When: April 25, 2020 / 10 am – 2 pm Where: Wetherbee Planetarium at Thronateeska Heritage Center - Albany, GA Cost: $18 for girls; Free for adults Min./Max.: No Min./Max. Registration Deadline: April 1, 2020 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS DAY Celebrate the day by thanking a school principal for all the hard work they do! Join with Girl Scouts and write letters of encouragement to your school’s Principal and Vice Principals. When: May 1, 2020 HIGHEST AWARDS CEREMONIES Congratulations are in order! Join us as we honor Girl Scouts who have earned their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards, and adults who have earned council level awards. Final reports for girl awards must be turned in to local program manager by March 16, 2020 to be recognized at this ceremony. Adults honored at this ceremony must be nominated by February 10, 2020. When: May 3, 2020 / 3-5 pm
track for our alums! See our website at GSQuestFest.org for complete information. When: July 16 - July 19, 2020 Where: Historic District - Savannah, GA
Where: TBA Cost: None Contact: Sandy Wingard - swingard@gshg.org Registration Deadline: April 20, 2020
Cost: $75 per person through March 1; $85 per person after March 1; additional costs for activity add-ons Min./Max.: 100/3,000 Registration Deadline: March 1 (for early bird rate); June 1, 2020 is final deadline
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COUNCIL PROGRAMS BACK TO SCHOOL BASH FOR GIRL SCOUTS
LET’S RIDE HORSES Love horseback riding? This ride’s for you! Join us at Rockin N Stables, where you’ll learn the basics of horseback riding and caring for a horse and stable. Your instructor Cecilia has more than 20 years of experience with horses! Have a blast as you earn the Junior Horseback Riding Badge (included) or a Horse Fan Fun Patch (for Cadettes and older girls).
Welcome back to Girl Scouts! Come out for a fun- packed morning at the American Fun Park. Bowling, Mini Golf and Go Carts are only a few of the activities that girls can choose to do. This is your chance to get to know girls from other troops and new girls who are
just starting their Girl Scout Adventure. When: August 22, 2020 / 9 am - 12 pm Where: American Fun Park - Albany, GA Cost: $15 Min./Max.: 50/150 Registration Deadline: August 14, 2020
When: October 10, 2020 / 10 am - 2 pm Where: Rockin N Stables – Pelham, GA Cost: $40; free to watch Min./Max.: 5/15 Registration Deadline: October 2, 2020
BADGE UNIVERSITY Join us for the third annual Badge University! This year we will be offering It’s Your Planet, Love It! Journey for Daisies - Juniors and Program Aid and Volunteeer In Training for older girls. Other badges will also be offered as well as a fun theme! Saturday night we will throw a Wizard of Oz party ending with an outdoor showing of Wizard of Oz! When: October 16-18, 2020 / 10 pm - 11 am Where: Camp Kirksey - Albany, GA Cost: $25 to camp; $60 for dorm + food Min./Max.: 40/100 Registration Deadline: September 15, 2020 SHOOT THE BOW Have you ever wanted to give archery a shot? Here’s your chance. Join this introductory archery program to learn basic archery safety and terminology and enjoy lots of shooting time. All equipment provided. When: October 3, 2020 / 10 am - 12 pm Where: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church – Albany, GA DAD/MOM DAUGHTER RC RACING Remote control car racing is a real thing! Chehaw has one of the best RC racing tracks in the southwest. The RC Racing Club is sponsoring a workshop to take girls and their parents from the build to the race track! Daisies - Juniors will work on Mechanical Engineering badges and Cadettes will learn how to care for a full size car. Seniors will earn the Car Care badge and Ca- dettes and Ambassadors earn a Car Care patch. When: November 14, 2020 / 9 am – 3 pm Cost: $10 per girl Min./Max.: 8/20
LET’S RIDE HORSES Love horseback riding? This ride’s for you! Join us at Rockin N Stables, where you’ll learn the basics of horseback riding and caring for a horse and stable. Your instructor Cecilia has more than 20 years of experience with horses! Have a blast as you earn the Junior Horseback Riding Badge (included) or a Horse Fan Fun Patch (for Cadettes and older girls).
When: August 29, 2020 / 10 am - 2 pm Where: Rockin N Stables – Pelham, GA Cost: $40; free to watch Min./Max.: 5/15 Registration Deadline: August 15, 2020
GIRL SCOUTS LOVE STATE PARKS DAY Girl Scouts love getting outside, especially in our majestic State Parks! Come share your love of the great outdoors with your Girl Scouts at Kolomoki State Park. This historically significant park is the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the Southeastern United States. Check our website for activities! When: September 12, 2020 Where: Kolomoki State Park - Blakely, GA Cost: TBA Registration Deadline: August 28, 2020 PADDLE ADVENTURE White Water Express and Chehaw Parks will sponsor a full day of paddling in Chehaw Park. Girls will have the opportunity to learn how to paddleboard, kayak, and canoe. The staff at White Water will provide their equipment and trainers to make sure the girls have a fun experience! When: September 26, 2020 Where: Chehaw Park - Albany, GA Cost: $40 per participant; $10 for adults to watch Min./Max.: 20/40. Registration Deadline: September 4, 2020
Where: Chehaw Park - Albany, GA Cost: $25 per girl; $20 per adult Min./Max.: 25/75 Registration Deadline: October 30, 2020
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ALBANY AREA SWIM WITH THE MANATEES Homosassa Manatee Tours offers a premium snorkel with less people, boats and boat traffic. These snorkel manatee tours are a must see in the winter! This is a perfect older girl trip for an incredible opportunity! Girls will learn the safety rules and be instructed by a professional dive company on how to snorkle. Come with us and make the 2021 year begin with an adventure of a lifetime! When: January 16 - 17, 2021 Where: Homosassa Manatee Tours - Homasassa, FL Cost: $225 per person Min./Max.: 10/25 Registration Deadline: November 30, 2020
FAMILY FUN DAY WITH HORSES Enjoy a fun trail ride with your family at Rockin N Stables. You and your family will learn the basics of horseback riding from Cecilia Navarro, an instructor with more than 20 years of experience! Each family will hit the trail at a scheduled time. When: January 2, 2021 / 10 am - 1 pm Where: Rockin N Stables - Pelham, GA Cost: $40; free to watch Min./Max.: 5/10 Registration Deadline: December 18, 2020
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With over 750 acres of pristine natural wildlife and 200 animals in our expansive zoo, Camp Chehaw offers the perfect blend of traditional outdoor camp experiences and one of a kind animal encounters. Campers will participate in many outdoor activities like canoeing, archery, nature hikes, survival skills, and even sleep in a real tee pee! During this weeklong adventure, campers make behind the scenes trips into the Zoo and meet animals up close. Boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to spend the week at Camp Chehaw for the experience of a lifetime!
June 21-24 (4 day) June 21-27 (full week) July 12-15 (4 day) July 12-18 (full week)
Full week sessions are $425 and 4 day sessions are $300 Register with a friend and both receive a $50 discount!
Girl Scout Picnic Packages • Half or Whole Sandwich • Lay’s Classic Potato Chips • Fresh Fruit • Beverage • Single Scoop of Leopold’s Homemade Ice Cream For info & pricing, visit: www.leopoldsicecream.com/ catering/girl-scouts
212 E. Broughton St. Savannah GA, 31401 912-234-4442 info@leopoldsicecream.com
Leopold’s Ice Cream Patches & T-Shirts Available!
COUNCIL PROGRAMS
The Program Guide is divided into council programs by region, but you are welcome and encouraged to attend any event throughout the council! BROWNIE JOURNEY IN A DAY - A WORLD OF GIRLS Calling all Brownies and their leaders! Join us for a fun day of activities from “A World of Girls” journey. Brownies will discover different cultures around the world and see how storytelling can inspire us to help others. Girls will team up to tell their own stories through theatre, crafts or painting. Girls will earn and receive the “World of Girls” badge awards. When: January 18, 2020 / 9 am - 4 pm Where: Athens Service Center - Athens, GA Cost: $20 (includes journey book, badges, lunch, snacks, and all program supplies) Min./Max.: 8/24 Registration Deadline: January 6, 2020 HPV VACCINATION EDUCATION Is the HPV vaccine right for your daughter? When should she receive it? In this Adults-only program, get answers to all of your questions about this important and sometimes controversial topic. Presented by Northside Hospital professionals, this program is free for Girl Scout parents, volunteers and leaders. Your daughter can particiapte in the anti-vaping program while you attend this session. When: January 25, 2020 / 2 pm - 5 pm Where: Athens Service Center - Athens, GA Cost: Free Min./Max.: 6/25 Registration Deadline: January 14, 2020
VAPING AND YOU - NOT A GOOD MIX In this program targeted especially to Cadettes and older, girls will learn about the dangers of vaping and smoking in an interactive, interesting and eye- opening presentation. Girls can attend this session while parents/leaders attend the HPV presentation, or adults may attend this session too. Girls receive a patch. When: January 25, 2020 / 2 pm - 5 pm Where: Athens Service Center Cost: $3 per girl (includes snacks and patch); free for adults Min./Max.: 10/40 Registration Deadline: January 14, 2020 GIRL SCOUT DAY AT UGA Come to Stegeman Coliseum and see the Dawgs take on South Carolina! Before the game, enjoy a clinic with female student athletes who will share what it is like to be a part of a Georgia sports team while in college. Participants receive water, lunch and ticket to the game; girls also receive a t-shirt. When: January 26, 2020 / 12:30 pm - 5 pm Where: Stegeman Coliseum at University of Georgia - Athens, GA Cost: Free Contact : Jamie Kleinman - jkleinman@sports.uga.edu
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ATHENS/GAINESVILLE AREA
GIRL SCOUT DAY AT GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART Join in the celebration of Women’s History Month at the Georgia Museum of Art’s Family Day, where one of the featured exhibitions is all about female sculptors. Tour the museum, discover the work of female artists while joining in the activites of the day. Following Family Day, Girl Scouts may stay for an- other hour to try out some art techniques and receive a fun patch. When: March 21, 2020 / 10 am - 12 pm for Family Day; 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm for Patch Program Where: Georgia Museum of Art - 90 Carlton Street, Athens, GA Cost: $3 per girl for patch program, Free for Family Day Min./Max.: 8/18 Registration Deadline: March 10, 2020 FIRST AID DAY WITH UGA SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Come earn your First Aid badge with students from UGA’s School of Pharmacy. Girls will experience hands on activities in a fun and engaging atmosphere as they complete the requirements for the First Aid badge for their grade level. Price includes all activities and supplies, lunch and your badge! (Daisies will work on their petals – petal not included). When: March 28th, 2020 / 10 am - 1:15 pm Where: UGA College of Pharmacy - 250 W. Green Street, Athens, GA GIRL SCOUT DAY AT ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS IN GAINESVILLE Connect with beauty and the natural world in the Gainesville Gardens. Walk the trails, enjoy the spring- time flowers and trees in bloom, and work on badges too! When: March 28th, 2020 / 11 am - 2 pm Where: Atlanta Botanical Gardens - Gainesville, GA Cost: $8 per girl; $6 per adult Min./Max.: 12/100 Registration Deadline: March 17, 2020 Cost: $5 per girl Min./Max.: 10/30 Registration Deadline: March 17th, 2020
GIRL SCOUT DAY AT THE CAPITOL Take a day to learn about advocacy and legislation. and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amend- ment which gave women the right to vote. Join your sister Girl Scouts from around the state and discover the issues impacting girls in our community; connect with community resources to research the issues(s) that interest you and take action by meeting with your legislator to discuss the issue(s) important to you.
When: February 11, 2020 / 9 am - 2 pm Where: Georgia State Capitol - Atlanta, GA Cost: $10 per girl; $2 per adult Min./Max.: 25/200 Registration Deadline: January 27, 2020
TOUR ATHENS’ FAVORITE: MAMA’S BOY Come and take a behind the scenes tour after hours at one of Athens’ favorite eateries - Mama’s Boy! See how the delicious food is made, and learn what it takes to run your own business. Maybe you’ll get to make some wonderful culinary creation of your own! When: February 13, 2020 / 5 pm - 7 pm Where: Mama’s Boy (Macon Road) - Athens, GA Cost: $5 per girl, includes badge Min./Max.: No Min./40 Registration Deadline: February 1, 2020 WORLD THINKING DAY Join the festivities of World Thinking Day 2020, where we celebrate the member countries of WAGGGS, the world wide organization that all Girl Scouts belong to. Troops/groups can choose a country and set up a booth to show how girls from that country live - cos- tumes, cultural items, music, dance, language and of course foods are encouraged! Take turns showing off your booth and visiting other’s booths while com- pleting activities to earn your WAGGGS 2020 World Thinking Day badge. Choose your country on the event registration form. When: March 7, 2020 / 10 am - 1 pm Where: Truett McConnell University - Cleveland, GA Cost: $6 per girl (includes badge); $3 per adult Min./Max.: 30/120 Registration Deadline: February 24, 2020
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COUNCIL PROGRAMS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR JUNIORS
CANOE AND KAYAK WITH THE LANIER CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB Spend the day on the lake at the 1996 Olympic venue on Lake Lanier. Experts at the LCKC will provide all neces- sary watercraft, safety equipment and instruction for a great day of canoeing and kayaking on our own great lake. Cadettes will work on Paddling badge; younger girls will receive a patch. When: May 16, 2020 / 10 am - 3 pm Where: Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club - Gainesville, GA Cost: $40 Min./Max.: 10/30 Registration Deadline: May 4, 2020 Come see the Gwinnett Stripers (farm team for the Atlanta Braves) take on the Rochester Red Wings at beautiful Cool Ray field. After the game, pitch your tent and spend the night in the stadium if you choose! Girls (and their adults) can participate in one or all of these things in addition to attending the game: Pre-game parade, food ticket, bounce house pass and spend the night onthe field with breakfast. What a great way to kick off summer! When: June 6-7, 2020 / 6 pm Sat - 8:30 am Sun Where: Coolray Field - Lawrenceville, GA Cost: $15 - Game ticket; $10 - Camp Out Pass; $10 - Bounce House Pass; $5 - Parking Pass; $7 - Meal Voucher (hotdog, chips, drink) Registration Deadline: May 20, 2020 ATHENS TECH STEM DAY CAMP Cadettes - join us for a three day camp on the campus of Athens Tech for hands-on science, technology, engi- neering and math exploration and activities. Collaborate with other Cadettes, hone your problem solving and creativity skills, earn some badges and learn if a STEM career might be the right path for your future. Best part of all? This is a FREE camp, limited to the first 20 girls who sign up. Lunch and snacks are included every day! When: June 24-26, 2020 Where: Athens Technical College - Athens, GA Cost: FREE Min./Max.: 12/20 Registration Deadline: TBD GIRL SCOUT CAMP OUT NIGHT WITH THE GWINNETT STRIPERS
Join the women of Athens area Links Club for an in- formative and fun workshop on digital photgraphy. Girls (and adults!) will learn tips, techniques and try what they've learned as they earn and recieve the Digital Photography badge. When: April 11, 2020 / 10:30 am - 12 pm Where: Athens Service Center - Athens, GA Cost: $8 per girl; $3 per adult Min./Max.: 8/20 Registration Deadline: April 1, 2020 JUNIOR THINK LIKE A CITIZEN SCIENTIST In honor of Citizen Science month, Juniors will earn their “Think Like A Citizen Scientist” journey award. Learn how scientists solve problems, what kind of cool things they are working on, and help female citizen scientists collect data for thier research. Girls will earn and receive the “Think Like a Citizen Scientist” badge. Take Action projects will be planned and girls will need to complete them on their own or with their troop. Cost includes lunch, snacks, badge and all program materials. When: April 18, 2020 / 9 am - 5 pm Where: Athens Service Center - Athens, GA Cost: $25 per girl; $10 per adult Min./Max.: 12/30 Registration Deadline: April 6, 2020 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS DAY Celebrate the day by thanking a school principal for all the hard work they do! Join with Girl Scouts and write letters of encouragement to your school’s Principal and Vice Principals. When: May 1, 2020 HIGHEST AWARDS CEREMONIES Congratulations are in order! Join us as we honor Girl Scouts who have earned their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards, and adults who have earned council level awards. Final reports for girl awards must be turned in to local program manager by March 16, 2020 to be recognized at this ceremony. Adults honored at this ceremony must be nominated by February 10, 2020. When: May 3, 2020 / 3-5 pm Where: TBA Cost: None Contact: BayLee Barnard - bbarnard@gshg.org Registration Deadline: April 20, 2020
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ATHENS/GAINESVILLE AREA GIRL SCOUT QUESTFEST Use your smartphone to navigate through Savannah’s Historic District to solve clues, complete challenges, carry out random acts of kindness, and give back to the community! You’ll capture your experience in pho- tos or videos and submit them for points using our exclusive QuestFest app. The team with the most points wins some AMAZING prizes! In addition to the GIRL SCOUTS LOVE STATE PARKS WEEKEND Come share your love of the great outdoors with your girl and revel in the magic and wonder of nature together. Look for more information on our website soon! When: September 12-13, 2020 Where: State Parks Everywhere Cost: Varies depending on activities chosen Min./Max.: No Min./No Max. Registration Deadline: September 1, 2020
Quest, enjoy other activity add-ons such as a Bridging across the Talmadge Bridge, a baseball game with the Savannah Bananas, and much more, including a track for our alums! See our website at GSQuestFest.org for complete information. When: July 16 - July 19, 2020 Where: Historic District - Savannah, GA Cost: $75 per person through March 1; $85 per person after March 1; additional costs for activity add-ons Min./Max.: 100/3,000 Registration Deadline: March 1 (for early bird rate); June 1, 2020 is final deadline KAYAK THE BROAD RIVER Come spend an enjoyable day floating on the Broad River in sit-on-top kayaks. Choose either the Scenic Float (Class 0-I) or the White Water (Class II) section. Both are about 6 - 6 1/2 miles long, and will give a wonderful end of summer experience. Life jackets, kayaks, and paddles are provided. When: August 22, 2020 / Time TBD Where: Broad River Outpost - Danielsville, GA Cost: $23 Min./Max.: 10/100 Registration Deadline: August 10, 2020
CADETTE AMAZE! JOURNEY SLEEPOVER Come for a Cadette overnight to earn your aMAZE journey awards. Explore the twists and turns of getting along - with your parents, your peers and your friends - the boys and the girls! We’ll do every- thing except the Take Action project. Girls will need to complete the Take Action project on their own or with their troop to complete the journey. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, badges and all program materials are included with the price. When: October 9-10, 2020 / 6 pm Fri - 6 pm Sat Where: Hall County/Jackson Area TBD Cost: $35 per girl; $15 per adult Min./Max.: 12/30 Registration Deadline: September 28, 2020 ATHENS VULTURE FESTIVAL Vulture Festival provides families and individuals with a fun environment to increase their knowledge about waste reduction, ecology, and community stewardship through environmental education fo- cussed on nature’s clean-up crew, the vulture! Work on badges, see live animals and learn lots! When: October 17, 2020 / 8 am - 12 pm Where: Athens-Clarke County Landfill Outdoor Classroom - 5700 Lexington Rd, Winterville, GA Cost: Free HOLIDAY JUBILEE A happy annual tradition for Girl Scouts in Northeast Georgia! Come enjoy a day of games, crafts and ac- tivities to get you in the holiday spirit! Make a orna- ment to swap on our tree, and bring a new or gently used book to donate to a local charity for children. The Girl Scout store will be open too, for all your Girl Scout supplies and needs! Girls will receive a patch.
When: December 12, 2020 / 10 am - 1 pm Where: Athens Service Center - Athens, GA Cost: $5 Min./Max.: 50/375 Registration Deadline: December 1, 2020
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WHO RUNS THEWORLD? GIRL SCOUTS .
DAY VISITS AND SLEEPOVERS AT GROUP DISCOUNTED RATES
Have a sleepover at the aquarium and see all your favorite animals after hours. Or visit us to experience a daytime adventure with your troop today! Download your scout activity sheet at georgiaaquarium.org.
COUNCIL PROGRAMS
CELEBRATE WOMEN LUNCHEON Seniors & Ambassadors, join Club Car female engineers from Club Car’s Women’s Employee Network on March 13th (half day of school) to celebrate Women’s History Month. Enjoy lunch with speaker program (including some Girl Scouts!), tour the plant and get a behind the scenes look at some fascinating places. When: March 13, 2020 / 11:30 am - 2 pm Where: Club Car - Evans, GA Cost: $5 per girl (includes lunch, patch, & activites) Min./Max.: 8/40 Registration Deadline: March 2, 2020 WOODROW WILSON CHILDHOOD HOME TOUR Travel back to the 1860s with this interactive tour of the Woodrow WIlson House right here in Augusta! Discover how the former president grew up, and the events that helped shape him as a leader. You will then imagine how it felt to be a kid in the 1860s - what would you do for fun? What would you see in Augusta? Girls will receive a Blast to the Past Fun Patch. When: March 15, 2020 Where: Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home - Augusta, GA Cost: $6 per girl; $3 per adult Min./Max.: 3/20 Registration Deadline: February 27, 2020 BRIDGESTONE BEEP WORKSHOP Bridgestone is offering a special program just for Brownies and Juniors! Girls will be working on Bridgestone’s Dazzling Diversity program-perfect for those who like to explore the world around them. Close-up observations of native taxidermy and live animals will allow students to construct explanations of just how each critter is adapted to its habitat. Brownies will earn and receive Outdoor Adventurer, and Juniors will earn and receive Animal Habitats.
The Program Guide is divided into council programs by region, but you are welcome and encouraged to attend any event throughout the council! SELF-DEFENSE FOR DAISIES, BROWNIES AND JUNIORS You’re never too young to learn self-defense! Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors are invited to learn from the experts at Premier Martial Arts. You’ll learn tools and techniques to help you in a dangerous situation so don’t miss out on this special program! Daisies will earn and receive a Self-Defense fun patch, Brownies will earn and receive My Best Self, and Juniors will earn and receive Staying Fit. When: January 25, 2020 / 3 pm - 4:30 pm Where: Premier Martial Arts - Grovetown, GA
Cost: $3 per girl Min./Max.: 4/25 Registration Deadline: January 3, 2020
ACTIVE CLIMBING ADVENTURE Earn and receive your Climbing Adventure badge by joining Active Climbing Augusta for this challenging program. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this group climbing excursion will be fun for everyone! You can try climbing with or without ropes, and those over 18 will learn how to belay (handle the ropes).
When: March 7, 2020 / 11 am - 12:30 pm Where: Active Climbing - Augusta, GA Cost: $23 per girl; $20 per climbing adult Min./Max.: 2/25 Registration Deadline: February 20, 2020
When: March 21, 2020 / 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Where: Bridgestone Americas - Augusta, GA Cost: $3 per girl Min./Max.: 10/50 Registration Deadline: March 5, 2020
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AUGUSTA AREA NATIONAL PRINCIPALS DAY Celebrate the day by thanking a school principal for all the hard work they do! Join with Girl Scouts and write letters of encouragement to your school’s Principal and Vice Principals. When: May 1, 2020
HIGHEST AWARDS CEREMONIES Congratulations are in order! Join us as we honor Girl Scouts who have earned their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards, and adults who have earned council level awards. Final reports for girl awards must be turned in to local program manager by March 16, 2020 to be recognized at this ceremony. Adults honored at this ceremony must be nominated by February 10, 2020. When: May 3, 2020 / 3-5 pm
WOODWORKING WORKSHOP FOR CADETTES Calling all Cadettes-AR Workshop wants you to learn the basics to woodworking! Girls will be creating a DIY Door Hanger, while learning to distress, sand, stain, paint, and drill. Each girl will earn and receive Woodworker. When: March 28, 2020 / 3 pm - 5 pm Where: AR Workshop - Evans, GA Cost: $23 per girl; $20 per parent participant Min./Max.: 5/26 Registration Deadline: March 12, 2020 CAR CARE FOR SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS Jim Hudson Lexus is here to help you learn car care! Come to this one of a kind workshop where you can learn the importance of taking care of your car and what to do in an emergency. It’s never too early to start learning the proper way to change a tire! Seniors will earn and receive Car Care, and Ambassadors will earn and receive a car care fun patch. COME TOUR COSTCO! Join Costco bright and early for some delicious breakfest and an engaging tour of the facility! From baked goods to electronics, you will learn the ins and outs of the superstore as you get a a chance to see behind the scenes. Brownies will work on Money Manager, Juniors will work on Customer Insights, and Cadettes will work on Marketing. When: April 25, 2020 / 9 am - 10:30 am Where: Costco - Augusta, GA Cost: Free Min./Max.: 5/25 Registration Deadline: April 9, 2020 When: April 18, 2020 / 10 am - 12 pm Where: Jim Hudson Lexus - Augusta, GA Cost: $3 per girl Min./Max.: 3/30 Registration Deadline: April 2, 2020
Where: TBA Cost: None
Contact: Summer Neal - sneal@gshg.org Registration Deadline: April 20, 2020
S’MOREVIVOR Join community challengers for one or both of these great events: a 3.1 mile trail run and a four-person team challenge that tackles fun outdoor skills at stations throughout the camp (kayaking, archery, low ropes course, etc.) Come on, Girl Scouts, show ‘em how it’s done! This event is a fundraiser for Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and will be open to the community. There will also be food trucks and a silent auction! When: May 9, 2020 / Trail Run begins at 8 am; Team Challenge begins at 9:30 am Where: Camp Tanglewood - Augusta, GA Cost: 5K Trail Run: $30 through 4/1/20, $35 until Race Day; Team Challenge: $115 per 4-person team through 4/1/20, $140 per 4-person team until Event Day GIRL SCOUT NIGHT AT THE AUGUSTA GREEN JACKETS Invite your friends and family to come out and see the GreenJackets take the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at fun, family friendly SRP Park! Enjoy the game, and then you may choose to spend the night on the field with Girl Scout friends. When: May 29, 2020 / 6 pm - 7 pm Where: SRP Park -North Augusta, SC Cost: $10 Registration Deadline: TBD Contact: Yari Natal - ynatal@greenjacketbaseball.com
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COUNCIL PROGRAMS THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER WITH BECHTEL
ARCHAEOLOGY FOR JUNIORS Visit Robert Toombs Historical House to explore archeology with fellow Juniors! Girls will get a tour of the house and learn how archeologists worked within and around the home. You will then test out your own skills to find hidden pottery beneath the dirt. Are you up to the challenge? Bring your own lunch and enjoy it at the site’s beautiful location. After lunch you will visit the neighboring Washington Wilkes Historical Muse- um. Juniors will earn and receive Detective Badge. When: August 22, 2020 / 10 am - 2 pm Where: Robert Toombs House - Washington, GA Cost: $8 per girl; $5 per adult Min./Max.: 10/40 Registration Deadline: August 6, 2020 GIRL SCOUTS LOVE STATE PARKS Celebrate State Parks Day at Mistletoe State Park! Gather at their beautiful amphitheater for an animal show with different mounts, furs, bones, and live an- imals. After the show at 10, feel free to swim and hike at your leisure or visit their interactive nature center!
Join Bechtel for some STEM fun at Camp T! With unique activities and hands-on learn- ing, girls will be able to work on their Think like an Engineer Journey. Daisies will be working on Mechan- ical Engineering: Model Car. After this, you’ll just need to complete your Take Action Project to complete the requirements of the Journey. When: July 11, 2020 / 9 am - 12 pm Where: Camp Tanglewood - Augusta, GA Cost: Free Min./Max.: 5/35 Registration Deadline: June 25, 2020 GIRL SCOUT QUESTFEST Use your smartphone to navigate through Savannah’s Historic District to solve clues, complete challenges, carry out random acts of kindness, and give back to the community! You’ll capture your experience in photos or videos and submit them for points using our exclusive QuestFest app. The team with the most points wins some AMAZING prizes! In addition to the Quest, enjoy other activity add-ons such as a Bridging across the Talmadge Bridge, a baseball game with the Savannah Bananas, and much more, including a track for our alums! See our website at GSQuestFest.org for complete information. When: July 16 - July 19, 2020 Where: Historic District - Savannah, GA Cost: $75 per person through March 1; $85 per person after March 1; additional costs for activity add-ons Min./Max.: 100/3,000 Registration Deadline: March 1 (for early bird rate); June 1, 2020 is final deadline Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance? Now’s your chance! Tip Toes and Taps is offering a jazz and hip hop class just for Girl Scouts. Join the ex- perienced instructors for a fun and engaging dance session! Daisy through Junior class will be from 1:00- 2:00, and Cadette through Ambassador class will be from 2:30-3:30. When: July 25, 2020 / 1 pm - 2 pm; 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Where: Tip Toes and Taps - North Augusta, SC LEARN TO DANCE WITH TIP TOES AND TAPS
When: September 12, 2020 / 10 am - 10 pm Where: Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA Cost: $3 Min./Max.: No Min./200 Registration Deadline: August 27, 2020
EXPLORE AUGUSTA BOAT TOUR Explore Augusta on this Petersburg Boat Tour around the Augusta Canal! You’ll learn the sights, sounds, and stories highlighting the rich history of Augusta, Georgia. You’ll also be able to explore the canal’s Discovery Center. You won’t want to miss this chance to learn more about your home’s history. Daisies will earn and receive Good Neighbor, and Brownies will earn and receive Celebrating Community Badge. When: September 19, 2020 / 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Where: Augusta Canal Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill - Augusta, GA Cost: $13 per girl; $10 per adult Min./Max.: No Min./25 Registration Deadline: September 3, 2020
Cost: $13 per girl Min./Max.: 5/30 Registration Deadline: July 9, 2020
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