2005-2006 TRIPS
Date	Time	Description	Location	Cost
Sun., Oct. 2 (GS2)	3-4 p.m.	Spooky Ridge Sunday Sundae	Shelly Ridge	$3
		Help is needed for the Spooky Ridge adventures. Get service hours and do something really cool for younger girls! Ice cream sundaes are provided while you plan with other leaders and Girl Scouts. Sign up to help as a tour guide, plan a spooky skit with your troop, be a face painter, or help out with other spooky activities.The fee includes dinner on the Saturday of the Spooky Ridge event, sundaes, hot and cold drinks, snacks, glow necklaces and Spooky Ridge Patch.All troops participating in Spooky Ridge are invited to stay for a sleepover from Saturday-Sunday. Girls can sign up as individuals.
Sat., Oct. 8 (GS3)	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Silver Café	Shelly Ridge	$5
		This café-style workshop will slide you into the Silver Award as you learn how to achieve the prerequisites and choose a project. Hear about successful Silver Award Projects too! This café is for girls and their advisors. Fee includes light refreshments and handouts. Also offered Jan. 14.
Sat., Nov. 5 (GS9)	10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	Team Building: Low Ropes Challenge	The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education	$16
		Have a blast on the low ropes course, learn teamwork skills and test your individual limits — all at the same time. The program will help develop and uncover your strengths.Work towards earning the High Adventure Interest Project Patch.
Sat., Nov. 12 (GS10)	9 a.m.-4 p.m.	Voices of the Future: The 8th Annual Young Women's Conference	Villanova University	$15
		Troops or individuals shouldn't miss this council-wide conference designed by the Cadette Congress/Senior Senate. Sessions include all kinds of topics, serious to fun, college to career, and poetry to motion! No one leaves without learning something new about the world - or about themselves! Girls will choose sessions prior to attending - so don't wait to register! Business casual or uniform suggested dress. Special, enhanced for this year: Leader/Advisor track for all adults attending. Fee includes workshop session, lunch, and Conference Patch/year rocker. If you would like to be part of the planning check out the CC/SS planning meeting dates on page 51 of Program Source.
Mon., Nov. 14 (GS11)	9 a.m.-4 p.m.	Pennsylvania Governor's Conference for Women	Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA	Free
		This statewide conference is in our backyard and will include a young women's track for Girl Scouts from across the state.Make sure you get your registration in by October 28, 2005! Your confirmation will include information about how to get there, and how to dress. If you are bringing a friend, make sure she is a registered Girl Scout! For more information about the conference, check out the web site, www.pagovernorsconferenceforwomen.org. See page 50 in Program Source for more information.
Sat., Nov 19 (GS12)	2-5 pm.	You Can't Put on a Show in the Dark	Triangle Theater Philadelphia, PA	$19
		Lighting is one of the most important technical skills in putting on a show. How a show is lit can totally affect the mood of a play.The right lighting can make a play seem scary, sad, happy, or menacing. Learn how to operate a light board, draw a lighting grid and set the lighting to set the mood of a show.You will work in a professional lighting booth at the theater.
Sun., Nov. 20 (GS13)	1-4 p.m.	Cookies, Inc: Training in Cookie-ology	Shelly Ridge	$7
		Spend an afternoon of cookie fun and planning geared especially for Girl Scouts age 11-17. Learn sales techniques designed to help girls reach their goals of expensive troop trips and Destinations. Become a Girl Genius and plan for the 2006 Cookie Sale! All supplies and a package of take-home materials are included in the cost.
Sat., Nov. 26 (GS14)	1-4 p.m.	Hip Hop Flava	Shelly Ridge	$12
		Moving has never been so interesting! Learn the latest dance flavor — with Instructor Kenny Jones. He has over 10 years of step experience.His rhythmic style and imaginative creativity led him to perform at The Apollo Theatre, Disney World, and work with Missy Elliot. He'll show you how to put it all together and you'll leave with a routine!
Sat., Dec. 3 (GS5)	1-4 p.m.	Everybody Dance!	Villanova University	$9
		Join the Kappa Delta Sorority sisters at Villanova University as they demonstrate and teach different kinds of dance.Try out dance steps as your group puts together a performance with the members of the Dance Team. Individual girls will be placed with groups to participate. Bring a friend! T-shirt included.
Sat., Dec. 3 (GS16)	10 a.m.-6 p.m.	Leader-In-Training	Shelly Ridge	$12
		Become a Leader-in-Training.Acquire the skills and confidence necessary to work with a troop of younger girls.This interactive training will also help you to hold future leadership positions. Fee includes lunch and dinner, LIT manual, and pin.
		Program Aide I
		Program Aide training is for girls who are interested in assisting with council, troop or service unit programs for younger girls. Get trained in leadership skills, learn the characteristics of younger girls, and meet girls from other troops. Program Aides will run an actual younger girl program-Program Bonanza! The design of the Program Bonanza is up to the Program Aides-plan some games, go on a hike, do arts and crafts, and more. Program fee includes training manual, PA pin, supplies, activities and food.
Sat., Dec 10 (GS16a)	8 a.m.-6 p.m.	Behind the Scenes at Macy's NYC	Meet buses at Shelly Ridge	$35
		Jump on the bus and take the tour with Macy's staff through the operation of a large New York retailer! Want to learn how the windows are designed, how trends are set, or what's coming for the spring? You'll have plenty of time to sightsee and shop around the city, too! Cost includes bus transportation and Macy's tour. Lunch, snacks and spending money are on your own
Sat., Jan. 14 (GS17)	10 a.m.-4 p.m.	Babysitting 101	Delaware County Service Center	$55
		The American Red Cross Babysitter's course will teach girls how to supervise infants through school-age children, perform first aid, get professional medical help when needed, prepare simple meals and snacks, handle bedtime issues, and teach girls how to get a babysitting job. Fee includes all training materials, and American Red Cross Babysitter's certificate. Bring a bag lunch.
Sat., Jan. 14 (GS18)	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Silver Café	Shelly Ridge	$5
		This café-style workshop will slide you into the Silver Award as you learn how to achieve the prerequisites and choose a project. Hear about successful Silver Award Projects too! This café is for girls and their advisors. Fee includes light refreshments and handouts.
Sat., Jan. 21 (GS20)	1-4 p.m	All About You	Shelly Ridge	$10
		Work with health professionals to investigate, demonstrate and discover the value of what you eat! Dance and fitness professionals will demonstrate exercise routines and you can make up one of your own.Work on Women's Health Interest Project Patch.
Sat.? Jan. 22? (GS20a)	1-4 p.m.	Stepping Divas	Shelly Ridge	$6
		Girl Scout Competition Step Team Auditions If you have what it takes to be part of this team of precision stepping girl Scouts, come and audition for Stepping Divas, led by Kenny Jones. Learn more advanced steps and techniques, be part of a group looking for a higher level of step and some places to compete! Audition will consist of learning a routine and performing it for judges. Space is limited. No previous experience is needed to audition, but knowledge of beginner steps is suggested.Attendance at Steppin' Out I in 2005 qualifies you to register without an audition for the required session of Steppin' Out II on February 4 to be part of the team.
Sat., Feb. 4 (GS22)	1-4 p.m.	Steppin' Out II	Shelly Ridge	$12
		Prerequisite: Must have attended the Steppin' Out workshop in February 2005 or auditioned in January 2006 Do you have what it takes to be part of the Stepping Divas Girl Scout Step Team? If you participated in stepping last year you can improve your skill in this advanced level workshop. Join Kenny Jones, of the Million Dollar Funk Squad for the next level of high stepping fun. Learn more technique, stage presence and create your own signature moves. Participation in this session allows you to audition for a spot on a competitive step team. Missed the prerequisite workshop? Have what it takes? You can still audition on Sunday, January 22, 2006. See Stepping Divas on this page for more information.
Sun., Feb. 12 (GS23)	1-5 p.m.	For the Love of Chocolate	Shelly Ridge	$10
		Come and celebrate Valentine's Day by dipping everything from potato chips to strawberries in chocolate. If you love chocolate you'll love to leave with the chocolate covered dreams you created along with chocolate crafts and cards for a Valentine.
March 10-12 (GS25)	7 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun.	Leadership Weekend	Camp Laughing Waters	$35
		This weekend is designed just for girls ages 11-17 who have an interest in holding leadership roles. Girls will choose either the Program Aide I or Adventure Leadership workshops. They also will have the opportunity to enjoy a DJ, dancing and Karokee on Saturday evening. On Sunday,work on a special camp service project. Program Aide I: Program Aide Core training is for girls who are interested in assisting with council, troop or service unit programs for younger girls. Get trained in leadership skills, learn the characteristics of younger girls, and meet girls from other troops. Program Aides will run an actual younger girl program-Program Bonanza! The design of the Program Bonanza is up to the Program Aides -- plan some games, go on a hike, do arts and crafts, and more. Adventure Leadership: Take the challenge! Spend the morning working on group teambuilding challenges which will prepare girls to head to a high ropes course in the afternoon. Program fee includes training manual, PA pin, supplies, activities, awards and food.
Sat., Mar. 11 (GS26)	1-4 p.m.	Pure Serenity 2B	TBA	$20
		Nails, make-up, hair styling tips, stress relieving massage - learn about it all from the professionals! Fee includes samples and take home materials.Work toward the Stress Less Focus Book, the Fitness to Fashion and From Stress to Success Interest Project Patches.
Fri., Mar. 31 (GS27)	7-11 p.m.	Program Aide Fun Day	Philadelphia Sports Club at Highpoint Chalfont, PA	$20
		This program gives all trained Program Aides and their friends a chance to have fun. Join the staff of the Philadelphia Sports Club for four hours and participate in Scooter Soccer, wallyball, laser tag, swimming, snacks, basketball, and team-building activities. Discover a few new games like goal ball and actionball — favorites at the club.
Sat., Apr. 1 (GS28)	10 a.m.-3 p.m.	Campus Invasion!	Villanova University	$10
		Join the Kappa Delta Sorority at Villanova to explore the world of college.Take an interactive guided tour with the KD's, have lunch on campus and take a closer look at classrooms, dorms, the library and find out about different majors. Fee includes t-shirt, lunch and activities.
Sat., Apr. 8 (GS29)	10 a.m.-3 p.m.	Fitness to Fashion Fair	Shelly Ridge	$10
		From braid stations to yoga, gear up for spring with the Fitness to Fashion Bonanza. Get fitness tips, makeup tips, diet do's and don'ts, and meet women in these kinds of careers. Enjoy and participate in a spring fashion show and check out the latest spring prom wear, and popular spring fashions! Earn many of the requirements for the Interest Project Patch.
Apr 28-30 (GS30)	8 p.m. Fri.-11 a.m. Sun.	Spring Round Up	Chamounix Equestrian Center Philadelphia	$55
		Girls who love horses, this program is for you! Arrive on Friday and join all camp in snacks, games and socializing. Then spend Saturday working on riding skills, barn management and horse care, and learn about some of the opportunities for careers in horse training.Top off the weekend with our own Square Dance.Girls attending must have participated in a camp horse program and be able to control a horse at a walk or a trot. Documented proof must be given upon registration. Cost includes all meals, lodging, activity, and participation patch.
Sat., May 6 (GS32)	10 a.m.-4 p.m.	Girl Scout Challenge	College Settlement Camp Horsham, PA	$38
		Enjoy challenging “situations” and the stories that describe each new task. Group members are encouraged to solve the problems by working as a team to complete each task.The activities are thrilling and fun and will get everyone talking. Links to High Adventure Interest Project Patch.
Sat., May 6	1-3 p.m. (GS33) -OR- 2-4 p.m. (GS33A)	Putting Around	Golf Zone Driving Range Horsham, PA	$15
		Think you can be the female Tiger Woods? Get golf lessons from an LPGA Pro.All participants will become a member and receive an LPGA Girls golf goodie package. Links to On the Playing Field Interest Project Patch.
Sat., May 13 (GS35)	1-4 p.m.	Steppin' Out I	Shelly Ridge	$12
		Learn the moves for the Million Dollar Funk Squad Step Team, and do it Girl Scout-style! Learn the history of step, put the rhythmic moves together, and step your way through the day. Instructor Kenny Jones has over 10 years of step experience.His rhythmic style and imaginative creativity led him to perform at The Apollo Theatre,Disney World, and work with Missy Elliot. So come step it out with the GS Squad.This beginner level must be attended to progress to future auditions for the GSSP Squad!
Sat., May 20 (GS37)	10 a.m.-4 p.m.	Keeping it Real: Strong Bodies, Strong Minds	McCall Meeting & Conference Center Highland Park, PA	$15
		Choose five workshops from a menu of activities that will get your summer off to a new beginning.Yoga, meditation, Feng Shui to create balance in your life, fashion design to make a scarf or simple piece of jewelry, aromatherapy, and more.A complete menu of activities will be sent with your confirmation and placement will be first come, first served.
June 3-4 (GS38)		Whitewater Challenge Adventure Camp	Whitewater Challengers White Haven, PA	$50
		Rafting is wild fun and can be a great outing for you and your troops. Spend the day with trained river guides and head down the Lehigh River. Cost includes guides, equipment, shuttle, Sunday breakfast and lunch, Girl Scout t-shirt, rafting patch and certificate of achievement for each participant. Want more than one night? Add extra nights and more activities! Arrive Friday night or Saturday; enjoy nearby Hickory Run State Park (10 min. drive) and explore hiking and biking trails or disk golf. Whitewater Challengers campground has volleyball, basketball and a crawl wall. On Saturday evening you can take part in all of the Adventure Camp programs which include some of the following: games and competitions, a Nature Alive show, a Living History Presentation and a Dance/DJ under the stars.Then wake up on Sunday, raft down the Lehigh River and head for home afterwards. Fees for additional camping, activity and meal fees that can be chosen will range from $20-60 per person. Menu of activities and choices will be sent with basic registration confirmation.