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Note about program registration. As of publication of this newsletter on August 1, there have been movement-wide issues with our event registration system, gsEvents. If you have issues registering for a program, please let us know via email info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org. If you are looking for a program listed in the new guide and it is not on the website calendar, please be patient, we are also working to get all new programs entered into our system.
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Program Guide
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It is never too soon to start planning your 2023-2024 Girl Scout year. Check out our full program guide for August 2023-January 2024 programming. You can sign up and find any added events on the events calendar.
We are moving to sharing TWO program guides every year so be on the lookout this fall for a second guide that covers February 2024-August 2024.
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We are still talking about what a great summer camp session we had at Camp NOARK. If your girl attended, we hope she can't stop talking about it too!
We hosted a total of 293 girls over four weeks at the first, regular, council-hosted resident camp we've had since 2019, and wow, were we ready - as were our girls! So ready, nine of the older girls attended multiple sessions, and the number of Senior and Ambassador campers was up 116% from 2019.
Let's do this again next summer, shall we? Mark your calendars for June 9-July 19.
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks
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Troops, families, and individual Girl Scouts are all invited to visit a State Park during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend, September 9-10! This weekend is celebrated by Girl Scouts across the United States by getting outdoors and enjoy one of our most amazing resources, state parks! Arkansas has 52 state parks to choose from, located in 48 counties. Events will be going on in parks throughout the state, or you can plan your own visit, including hiking, paddling, fishing, picnicking, etc., at your favorite state park. Patches can be purchased by emailing retail@girlscoutsdiamonds.org or visiting girlscoutshop.com. Be on the lookout for the full list of programs available.
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Camp NOARK Open House and Activity Day
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Visit Girl Scouts – Diamonds beautiful Camp NOARK nestled in the Ozark Mountains and see everything our camp property has to offer. On Saturday, September 16, visitors will have the opportunity to sample some of the activities that are available to reserve year-round as well as experience at summer camp! Choose from some of our favorite activities: crafts, horse programming, BB guns, archery, hatchet throwing or the challenge course. Sign up to explore camp offerings with your troop or caregiver. This is not a drop off event. Registration will open soon.
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S'mores and Outdoors Encampment
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Girl Scouts of all levels will learn about nature, animals, art and have a lot of outdoor fun with the Girl Scouts – Diamonds STEAM team and Arkansas Game and Fish during this outdoor event and encampment, September 15-16, at Grandview Prairie Nature Center in Columbia. Camp out with us from Friday night to Saturday or attend the event on Saturday only. Saturday overnight camping is also available, but no programming or meals are provided. Fishing, kayaking, and learning skills at the shooting ranges will be some of the outdoor activities offered at this event. Register here!
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Southwest Training Day
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Join us for multiple training opportunities in the southwest region for volunteers and older girls on September 23! Not all sessions are live for registration but will be soon.
CPR/First Aid/AED Training | CSA (age 11+) V
Venture Out II | V
Venture Out III - Outdoor Cooking | CSAV
Program Aide Training | C
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Cardboard Boat Regatta
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Cardboard Boat Regatta is on the horizon! Please note the slightly later date this year: October 6-8. Girl Scouts will work to design and construct boats using only duct tape and cardboard, then race to the soggy finish on Lake Dardanelle. Participants are allowed to bring their own extra stock of cardboard and duct tape. Other activity offerings will include state park programming and activities with the STEAM team! Camp out with us Friday-Sunday or sign up for the Saturday only event. Camping will take place in a group camp site (bring your tent). This is not a drop-off event. Participate as a troop, individual Girl Scout, or family! Families are welcome to register and join us for the campout or Saturday only. Girl Scouts must be renewed for the 2024 membership year by September 30 to attend. All individuals must be registered to attend, including chaperones, volunteers, caregivers, etc. Register here! Note: If you registered early and qualify for discounted registration for the Regatta, those codes will be emailed in early August.
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Upcoming Events
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Arkansas Naturals Baseball Girl Scout Night | NW | DBJCSAVF | September 1
Cybersecurity Basics Workshop | MW | DBJ | September 2
Arkansas Dark Sky Festival & Campout | NW | DBJCSAVF | September 14-16
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Upcoming Trainings
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training | Virtual | Volunteers | August 26
Venture Out II Training | MW | Volunteers | September 2
Highest Awards Training |Virtual | Volunteers | September 11
Venture Out II Training | NW | Volunteers | September 16
CPR/FIRST AID/AED Training | CA | CSAV | September 16 (registration open soon)
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Mark Your Calendar!
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2nd Saturday Shop Day
August 12, 10am-2pm
Little Rock store location only
3rd Saturday Shop Day
August 19, 10am-2pm
Rogers store location only
Email orders to retail@girlscoutsdiamonds.org by EOB August 14 for a speedier shopping experience.
Girl Scouts - Diamonds Retail Stores will be closed Tuesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 30 for annual inventory. We will have limited access to our emails that week and will not be processing merchandise transactions. Don’t forget you can always shop at www.girlscoutshop.com.
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New Art and Design Badges for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors
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Did you know there are new art and design badges for Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts?! Check them out! Order online or submit your order to retail@girlscoutsdimonds.org
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