Session 2 Workshop Descriptions

Learn about the Bronze and Silver Awards requirements. We will discuss how to guide your Girl Scouts in identifying their Issue and Root Cause, and then how to support them in designing an effective Take Action project.

Workshop Leader: Winnie Kubik

Focus: J, C

Items to bring: note taking materials.

Sail a tall ship in New England. Meet a panda in China. Explore the world one adventure at a time. Do your Girl Scouts want to go somewhere new, do something different and meet people from around the world?

This workshop is everything you need to know about the national and international destinations program travel opportunities and how to prepare for an amazing adventure. Discover where in the world Girl Scouts go!

Workshop Leader: Val Armento

Focus: J, C, S, AMB

Is your troop planning a project or trip and needs to raise funds beyond the Fall and Cookie product programs? Join us for an interactive workshop to discuss ideas for money earning events including Journey-in-a-day; badge earning events and other fun activities to engage scouts in your community and raise funds in support of your troop’s projects.

Workshop Leader: Gina Garitson

Focus: J, C, S, AMB

Learn why we have had amazing older girl retention for many years. From the girl-led workshops to the silly talent show, middle and high school girls thrive on the special structure and serious fun. Learn to make your version of this event for any size group. Discover the secret sauce that makes this different and a roaring success.

Workshop Leaders: Daisy Kiehn, Lauren Oliveira, Merryn Oliveria and Sue Nicol

Focus: C, S, AMB

Join our panel of experienced Girl Scout Leaders who have successfully led troops with diverse learners and non-neurotypical scouts. Come learn targeted strategies to increase your troop's inclusivity and provide the space for all members of your troop to express themselves in the way they chose to be seen and heard. Empower your troop to be allies and advocates for their Girl Scout sisters as they strive to create a more equitable world.

Workshop Leader: Allison Harrington

Focus: All Levels

Learn how to do some basic hula moves and an easy dance to teach your troop. Great way to get your troop moving and learning about another culture. All levels welcome!

Workshop Leader: Tiffany Burchill

Focus: All Levels

Items to bring: Pareo/sarong or a hula skirt (pa’u) if you have one and a full water bottle.

Enter Karen’s stem lab and makery for a fun craft and engineering challenge. Design and build your own cardboard carnival games that really work.

Workshop Leader: Karen Johnson

Focus: B, J, C, S, AMB

Items to bring: (optional) craft knife, scissors and any size boxes (puzzle, cereal or gift etc)

It's rocket science! Build your own rocket and launcher using everyday objects. Jump in with two feet and send your rocket sky high! **WARNING** Giggles and whoops of joy will occur.

Workshop Leader: Angie Page

Focus: B, J, C, S, AMB

Items to bring: empty 2 liter soda bottle.

If you would like to look into backpacking with your troop, and give your girls a unique opportunity to build confidence and appreciation of our outdoor treasures, then this introduction is for you. We will look at steps leading up to backpacking readiness (especially for younger troops, but also for older “newbies”), as well as planning and preparing for backpacking adventures. We will touch on logistics, needed skills, basic gear and some great destinations, and will provide some resources to build on the introduction. Also appropriate for backpacking adults who want to review Girl Scout guidelines and the different logistics inherent in taking out a group of girls.

This does not substitute for the backpacking training course.

Workshop Leaders: Kathy Gallagher and Paula Fernbach

Focus: J, C, S, AMB

Learn to tie 9 Basic Knots, when and where to use them, and how to teach them to your troop! Learn how to whip the ends of your rope to keep it from unraveling. These knots can help keep sleeping bags and duffle bags from "exploding," tie a rope between two trees to hang dunk bags or towels, start lashing, macrame and friendship bracelets, turn a tarp into an emergency shelter, secure a boat or a horse, and other handy uses!

Workshop Leader: Denise Lapachet Barney

Focus: All Levels

Items to bring: 3 feet of cotton or nylon rope, 1/2 inch to 1 inch diameter, dowel or ruler, scissors (optional)

Crepe-paper flowers capture the essence of flowers while being very versatile. Their whimsy makes them not only a pleasure to behold, but also an enjoyable project to undertake. We will make dramatic grand flowers, dahlia-like pom-poms and lovely garlands. Great troop craft - use for decorating, gifts or just for fun!

Workshop Leader: Rachel Browne

Focus: C, S, AMB

Item to bring: scissors

Have you ever wanted to decorate cakes or cupcakes for yourself or family and friends? Do your Girl Scouts want to earn any baking/ decorating patches? Maybe sponsor a nailed it challenge? I will show you the basics of fondant and buttercream cake and cupcake decorating and how much fun it could be. Come have fun with me and enjoy the sweet treat you decorated!

Workshop Leader: Elizabeth Taylor

Focus: All Levels

Come and play in your own magical fairytale. Create a fairy garden from recycled pottery/china pieces. Make a lighted fairy house (STEAM activity).

Workshop Leaders: Martha Bratton & Michele Sullivan

Focus: All Levels

The beauty of Native American Arts is undeniable. In this workshop, you will learn to craft and make both a beaded choker-style necklace and a "dancing feather" that is worn as a hair ornament during ceremonial dances. Full instructions, a materials list, and history are provided, as well as materials you will use to make full color examples.

Workshop Leader: Yvonne Ryan

Focus: B, J, C

SWAPS are "Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere". The tradition of Girl Scouts exchanging keepsakes started long ago when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides first gathered for fun, song, and making new friends. Come and learn SWAPs etiquette and a whole slew of ideas of SWAPs to make with all levels of girls.

Workshop Leader: Karen Oliver

Focus: All Levels

This beautiful art has been handed down through generations of Ukrainians for more than 2,000 years! Come learn all the techniques to create your own pysanky egg.

Workshop Leader: Kim Busichio

Focus: J, C, S, AMB

We will demonstrate simple quick tie-dye activities for troop meetings, events, and camping, These can be done on tiles, bags, bandanas, t-shirts using just permanent markers and rubbing alcohol. We will make coasters on tiles and a bandana using this method of tie-dying. These are great for gifts or troop identifiers.

Workshop Leaders: Jan Krzesinska and Tina Marshall

Focus: All Levels

Items to bring: any cotton item you would like to experiment with.

Use your woodworking skills to sand, build, stain and finish your own tabletop indoor/outdoor S’MORE Maker.

And for S’MORE fun, you will make and enjoy an afternoon S’MORE snack.

Workshop Leaders: Karen Rodriguez, Michelle Behrendt, and Deborah Rodriguez

Focus: All Levels

Take a session of free time! Visit the council shop on-site, find a table and meet with your friends. Check your social media feed (don't forget to #discoveree2023). This is your time to relax and rejuvenate. Register for this workshop if you do not wish to register for any other workshops this session.