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Program Guide
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It’s finally here, your guide to Girl Scout Programs from January 2024 – July 2024. Flip through our guide with your troop and family and make a plan!
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Summer Camp Registration Opens January 8, 2024!
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We are very excited to transition to CampDocs as our registration system not just for health forms, but also for summer camp registration. We expect a full camp this summer at Camp NOARK, so register early to ensure your Girl Scout a spot in her desired session!
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Registration for transportation from Little Rock to NOARK opens at the same time as camp and has limited seats. Camp deposits ($50 per session) must already be paid to secure a transportation spot. Email camp@girlscoutsdiamonds.org with any questions.
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Older Girl Retreat | Crowley’s Ridge | April 19-21
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Girl Scouts in the 9th-12th grades are invited to register for an Older Girl Scout Retreat that is just for them! Girl Scouts will have the chance to connect with other older Girl Scouts in our council and have fun while earning and learning about our new mental health badges. Registration opens February 26! Email bdugger@girlscoutsdiamonds.org with any questions.
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GirlFest at the Amazeum | March 8
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All levels of Girl Scouts are taking over the Amazeum in Bentonville for an exclusive, after-hours STEAM event! Girl Scouts will be challenged to visit activity stations in order to earn their unique Amazeum Fun Patch. Come play in the exhibit hall while completing hands-on STEAM challenges. Fee: $15 for one girl scout and one adult, $7 for additional adults or siblings. Email program@girlscoutsdiamonds.org with any questions.
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Engineering Week Kick-Off Badge Academy | February 17
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We are excited to partner with the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA) to host an Engineering Week Kick-Off Badge Academy. Cadettes and Seniors are invited to join us at the school's beautiful campus in Hot Springs for a day of robotics and engineering fun! Girls will also have an opportunity to participate in a STEM Career luncheon with local community members in the STEM fields! Email steam@girlscoutsdiamonds.org with any questions.
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Destinations
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Have you heard of Girl Scout Destinations? They’re the ultimate adventure for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors—and the perfect way to meet new friends from across the U.S.A. Experiencing new places, whether near or far, can change your life. Especially when you get to experience those places with other Girl Scouts! Check out all the trips available (including our council’s trip for Summer 2025) on the GSUSA Destinations website and then visit our website for scholarship opportunities to help fund your trip!
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World Thinking Day Badges
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Did you know that each year GSUSA releases a new guide to earning the World Thinking Day badges? There are only four steps with three activity choices to choose from, and a guide for DBJ and a guide for CSA.
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The program team finds this is an affordable, educational and fun way to earn the WTD badges each year with their own troops. Have questions on how to make it work for your troop or a service unit event? Email program@girlscoutsdiamonds.org and we would be happy to email or chat on the phone about the program.
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Upcoming Events
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Water Safety with Goldfish School | NW | DBJV | January 13
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Upcoming Trainings
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Program Aide Training | NE | C | January 20
More events to be added. See Program Guide for upcoming events.
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Camp NOARK
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• The barn is receiving some needed improvements this month, including new arena lighting and seating for after-school lessons and herd expansion.
• Nearly 5 miles of scenic trails have been constructed at Camp NOARK. This month, the property team has been busy placing new trail markers on paths for easy identification.
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Burnham Woods
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• Ellyn’s House received some TLC with a fresh coat of paint.
• HVAC installation for the office is completed.
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Radford House
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• Cabin 1 received new screens and bed mats.
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Risk Management
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GSUSA and Mutual of Omaha have expanded the automatic coverage under Basic Plan 1 for Girl Scouts to include all invited non-member participants and domestic travel trips, without a time limit. This enhancement is expected to reduce costs to troops and minimize a distracting administrative burden for council staff and volunteers.
Who is covered under the basic plan?
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• All registered Girl Scout participants of an approved Girl Scout activity or event.
Non-members that are actively participating in an approved Girl Scout activity or event, including adults and minors.
• A tagalong is a person who attends an event but is not of age or skill level to participate. Tagalongs are covered under the basic activity accident plan but must be kept under continuous supervision of the child’s designated guardian or registered Girl Scout adult members, who have completed a background check with the council. Please note that tagalongs supervised under Girl Scout adult members must be on a separate volunteer-to-child ratio than participants.
• Non-members who are observing a Girl Scout activity or event are not covered. It is expected that parents and others will be involved in Girl Scouts from time to time, just as they usually do in PTAs, school events or sport games. This is done without expectation of reimbursement for medical expenses in case of accidental injury.
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Equine
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Looking for a great Christmas present!? After-school lessons are now available at more than half
the price of the industry standard! Book your spot for the winter and spring seasons now! Contact us at barn@girlscoutsdiamonds.org to learn more.
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Shhhhhhhhhh. Save the Date!
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Save the Date! We have a HUGE festival/rodeo expo coming April 27, 2024. Ja’dayia Kursh, rodeo queen and a friend of Diamonds Equine, is bringing her queen friends for a Saturday packed full of fun. Professional photo shoots, reigning and dressage exhibitions, petting zoo, kiss a pig, goat dressing contests and more. More information is coming to you after the New Year!
We have a handful of new horses to announce, keep an eye on our Facebook page to see our new team members. We’re growing quickly and the facility is growing with us. The bleachers are being raised for better arena viewing, we lit the arena so you can ride longer hours during the day, new building structures are being constructed for our expanding herd, and the list goes on. Come see us soon to view all the improvements you’ve helped inspire.
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Retail Reminders:
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Say Yes to the Vest!
Cookie season is right around the corner and we want to make sure your uniform is ready!
Stop by a Girl Scouts - Diamonds retail store on Saturday, December 9, wear your uniform and receive a uniform check-up. This event will be held at our Rogers AND Little Rock store locations. If your uniform has all the appropriate insignia, you will receive a free fun patch and uniform check-up certificate! To sweeten the deal, receive 20% off ALL full-price merchandise!
You can also expect holiday and cookie-themed merchandise. It’s going to be be busy! Skip the line by emailing your order to retail@girlscoutsdiamonds.org by Monday, Dec. 4 and specify your desired pick-up location.
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Retail Store Hours
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Little Rock
Tuesday and Thursday | 9a–6p
Closed for lunch | 1–2p
2nd Saturday of Each Month | 10a–2p
Rogers | Limited Store Hours
Next Saturday Rogers Shop Days:
Saturday, December 9 | 10a–2p
Saturday, January 13 | 10a–2p
Email your retail questions and/or merchandise orders to retail@girlscoutsdiamonds.org.
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