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It’s the Fall 2018 Program Sneak Preview!

Calling all adventurers! The wildflowers are blooming and summer, with its sunshine and warmer temperatures, is finally on its way. And while we love summer and its myriad opportunities for outdoor fun (like camp!) we’re also looking ahead to fall as we gear up for the next troop year. And we’re excited to share that there’s so much to do in western Ohio in 2018-2019!

Here’s a sneak peak of just a few of our fall 2018 events to whet her appetite for adventure. Check out the full list in June on our Activity Calendar and sign your Girl Scout up for her favorites! Registration ...
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Finding Art Anywhere: Experimenting With Art in the Outdoors

Every year on April 22 people all over the world celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is a day to reflect on how we have treated our planet, and more importantly, how we can treat it better. It is a day to focus on appreciating the beautiful gifts that the Earth gives us, and to think about how we can use those gifts to their fullest potential. While April, often called “Earth Month,” has come to a close, troops can carry the spirit of appreciation for our planet forward by looking around ...
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How to Help Your Girl Scout Pack for Camp

Summer camp is coming, and we’ve got just what you need to know to get your Girl Scout all packed for camp!

What Forms Do I Need (& Where Do I Find Them)?

New for 2018 we’re excited to be using CampDoc.com for our camp forms! Not sure what that is?

“CampDoc.com is the leading electronic health record system for camps. Designed by camp doctors, nurses and ...
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Interested in Girl Scout History? Join the GSWO Archive Committee!

Are you curious about Girl Scout history? Want to walk in the steps of Juliette Gordon Low? That’s good, because we’re looking for members for the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Archive Committee!

What is the Archive Committee?

We’re so glad you asked! The Archive Committee is a group of passionate volunteers who are responsible for cataloging and sharing the history of Girl Scouts throughout western Ohio.

They help create the display cases in the ...
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Let’s Get Outside in 2018!

Girl Scouts and the outdoors go together like marshmallows and camp fires. But there’s a huge difference between taking your troop on a ramble around the neighborhood and going on a weekend camping trip in the back country. So how do you know what level of outdoor activity your girls (and you) are ready for? And what’s the best way to help your troop go from outdoor newbies to experienced outdoor women?

GSUSA has a handy step by step chart that will help you and your ...
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Three Reasons to Get Creative with your Troop

At Girl Scouts, we know that a rising tide lifts all boats. That’s why we’re excited to work with Kelsey Pytlik of Gild Collective in Cincinnati to bring more content to parents and troop leaders on the GSWO Blog! Take it away, Kelsey!

At Gild Collective, our mission from day one has been to inspire confidence in women through creativity and community — and the ...
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Girl Scout Discount Days 2018

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio has some awesome deals for our members from community organizations across our council who want you to attend their events. Check out our list of special ticket prices, Girl Scout days, and more and get ready to spend less on your next adventure.

Sporting Events

Cincinnati Reds

Tickets are available at reds.com/girlscouts!

On Sunday, August 12, the ...
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Girl Scouts Builds STEAM! (& We’re Not Talking about Water Vapor!)

Girl Scouts has always encouraged girls’ creative sides. For decades our girls have honed their creativity as they design masterpieces, explore the arts, and build life skills as they earn badges in categories like Artist, Performance, and Craft. The arts are an integral part of our legacy (and our skill-building badges)!

So what does that legacy have to with ...
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