Individual Program Application
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Youth Leadership St. Louis - (S, A/currently in grades 10-11)
Application deadline: March 1
Are you a leader in your troop, or do you know you have the potential to become a leader? Would you like to develop your leadership skills even more? Each spring, GSEM selects a handful of girls to be on the Girl Scout team for Youth Leadership St. Louis (YLSL).
FOCUS St. Louis runs YLSL, working with GSEM and dozens of area high schools. The program builds leadership skills, strengthens character and promotes teamwork. Participants gain exposure to St. Louis’ political, economic, criminal justice, diversity and social service systems. YLSL participants must commit to attending the overnight retreat in September and all workshops, which take place one weekday and one Saturday monthly October-April (except December). Workshops are held at sites like KETC-TV and St. Louis City Hall. Applicants must be a high school junior or senior during the 2010-11 school year and be in good academic standing.
Contact: Michelle Johnson, 314.592.2344, mjohnson@girlscoutsem.org for an application.
Visit Youth Leadership St. Louis
Program Aide Core Training - (C, S, A/grades 7-11)
March 9 and 16 from 6:30-9:30 pm @ Girl Scout Service Center, St. Louis; $10 covers both sessions
Register through Feb. 16.
This course will prepare you for opportunities to work with younger Girl Scouts in various situations. The course has two sessions, and both are required. Learn:
Basic leadership skills
Safety guidelines
Effective leadership techniques
How to teach songs and games to younger girls
How to plan age-appropriate activities
Contact: Vivianne Frye-Perry, 314.592.2366, vperry@girlscoutsem.org.
Taking Charge of Your Troop - (S, A/grades 9-12)
March 14 from 2-5 pm @ Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, St. Louis; No fee
Register through Feb. 19.
Learn how you, as a girl, can help lead your troop more effectively. You’ll learn leadership basics, goal setting, team building, conflict resolution, parliamentary procedure and more.
Make sure your Troop Leader attends the Training Girls to Take Charge, held at the same time, location.
Contact: Vivianne Frye-Perry, 314.592.2366, vperry@girlscoutsem.org.
BizTown Aides - (S, A/grades 9-12; Adults)
Feb. 27 from 8:30 am-3 pm @ Junior Achievement BizTown, Chesterfield
Register through Feb 3.
Help younger girls discover the world of economics and business by actively assisting girls in running various businesses, becoming conscientious consumers and more! Training is provided.
Contact: Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org.
April Showers "Plan B" - (C, S, A/grades 6 – 12; Adults)
April 17 & 18 as needed @ your District and/or Neighborhood
Register through April 2 using the Troop Program Application located in Spring 2010 Leader Program Bulletin.
Take Action in your District and/or Neighborhood by collecting April Showers bags set out late or not collected. Troops and/or individuals with transportation are called upon as needed.
Contact: Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org.
April Showers Tip-Off Volunteers - (C, S, A/grades 6 – 12; Adults)
March 11, 12, 13, 14 at various times @ Family Arena, St. Charles
Register through Feb 11.
Represent GSEM at the April Showers personal care item collection table during the Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball Tournament. Help inspire others to help local families and individuals in need!
Contact: Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org.
Brownies Spring into Nature Aides - (C, S, A/grades 6-12; Adults)
May 8 from 8 am-3 pm @ Camp Fiddlecreek, Labadie
Register through April 8.
Help younger girls and their dads explore Girl Scout fun! Volunteers help plan and implement activities during this one-day event. Overnight camping is available for aides on Friday and/or Saturday. Adult/girl ratio and guidelines for camping on council property must be met.
Contact: Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org.
Daisy Day Aides - (C, S, A/grades 6 – 12)
May 15 from 8:30 am-3 pm @ Camp Tuckaho, Troy
Register through April 15 using the Troop Program Application in Spring 2010 Leader Program Bulletin.
Be a role model for Girl Scout Daisies and their dads during a fun-filled day at camp. Plan a simple program, eat lunch and help plant trees. Aides are responsible for advance planning of programming. Overnight camping is available for aides on Friday and/or Saturday. Adult/girl ratio and guidelines for camping on council property must be met.
Contact: Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org.
Cadette Camp-A-Rama Volunteers - (S, A/grades 9-12; Adults) (S/A serve as Aides and assist with program planning and implementation)
June 4-6 from 7 pm Fri.-10:30 am Sun. @ Camp Tuckaho, Troy
Training Session: May 12, 7 pm @ Special School District Central Office in Clayton
Register by April 2.
Help plan and implement Cadette Camp-A-Rama. Multiple positions are available. Note on the application any certification you have (i.e., First Aid Level 1, Licensed Troop Camper, etc.). Instructions will be mailed at a later date to prepare you for the weekend.
Contact: Nancy Riemann, 314.592.2331, nriemann@girlscoutsem.org.
Emerson Resource Center Tour Guides - (C, S, A/grades 6-12)
Feb. 13, April 10, May 15 from 9 am-2:30 pm @ Girl Scout Service Center, St. Louis
The Emerson Resource Center needs six tour guides for each of the three Saturdays. Sign up for one or all three days. Tours include: introduction and walk about, SWAPS craft, and history room activities. Upon confirmation, you will receive a tour script to practice before the tour date. Tours are scheduled for 10 am, 11 am, noon and 1 pm for Daisy, Brownie and Junior troops.
Contact: Joyce Rich, 314.592.2360, jrich@girlscoutsem.org.
FALL PREVIEW: Best of Missouri Market 2010 - (C, S, A/currently in grades 5-11)
Oct. 2 & 3, Missouri Botanical Garden
Individuals or troops, along with their adult advisors, are needed to volunteer for four-hour shifts at the Kids Corner. Over 100 Missouri food producers and craftsmen offer fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, custom jewelry and more at this event. Help children paint pumpkins, do crafts and play games. Training is provided each day. Girl and adult volunteers also can visit the Market before or after the shift. Adult/girl ratio must be met.
Contact: Kathy White, 314.592.2389, kwhite@girlscoutsem.org.
FALL PREVIEW: Big Read and Art Fair - (C, S, A/currently in grades 5-11)
Big Read: Oct. 9, Clayton
Art Fair: Sept. 10-12, Clayton
The Big Read Festival gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss and celebrate selections from U.S. and world literature. The Saint Louis Art Fair is an annual three-day celebration of the visual and performing arts held in the streets of the Clayton central business district. Volunteers help children with a craft at one or both of these events. Adult/girl ratio must be met.
Contact: Kathy White, 314.592.2389, kwhite@girlscoutsem.org.