Upcoming Council Events

Sci-Quest Spa Science Lock-In NEW
Friday–Saturday, January 14–15, 2011
Time Change: Fri., 6:15 p.m.–Sat., 8 a.m.
Location: Sci-Quest, Huntsville
Grade level: Juniors, Cadettes
Min/max: 40/80. Registered: 32
Cost: $35 per girl; 2 adults free, $10 per extra adult; includes admission, snack and a cold continental breakfast
Registration deadline: January 5, 2011
Have fun with your friends as you discover the art and science of making bath fizzies, lotions, lip balms and more! You’ll still have plenty of time to explore all of Sci-Quest’s exhibits and watch a movie before lights-out.

Zoo Family & Friends Day
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Birmingham Zoo
Grade level: All, includes family & friends
Min/max: 50/200
Cost: $10 per person, includes admission, educational program and carousel ride
Registration deadline: January 6, 2011
Enjoy an exciting day with family and friends at the Birmingham Zoo. Explore the zoo with an educational scavenger hunt and activities. Girls will have an opportunity to learn about specific animals and wildlife issues during an age-appropriate educational program provided by knowledgeable zoo staff. Girls, family and friends will also experience the infamous Zoo Carousel. Lunch is not included with registration; however, food is available for sale at the Kudzoo Café. Admission covers full day access for the zoo grounds.



Coming Into Your Own
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: 1–5 p.m.
Location: Tuscaloosa
Grade level: Cadettes & up
Min/max: 20/40. Registered: 5
Cost: $10 per girl; adults free (number of adults limited)
Registration deadline: January 5, 2011
This is a personal leadership development program for individuals who are interested in engaging in a process of reflection, exploration and regeneration. Girls will meet successful women who are risk-takers with ideas on how to become real entrepreneurs. Girls will earn the Your Own Business IP.

High Tea at Emma’s Tea Room
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: Emma’s Tea Room, Huntsville
Grade level: Seniors, Ambassadors
Min/max: 8/25. Registered: 0
Cost: $25 per girl; $25 per adult
Registration deadline: January 7, 2011
Enjoy a refreshingly elegant afternoon tea with tea sandwiches, fresh fruit and assorted teas.

Princess Design RESCHEDULED
Friday, January 21, 2011
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location Update: Huntsville, Trinity United Methodist Church
Grade level: Daisies, Brownies
Min/max: 20/50. Registered: 0
Cost: $8 per girl; 2 adults free, $2 per extra adult
Registration deadline: January 6, 2011
See description in Program Planner, page 20.

Design Challenge Lock-In RESCHEDULED
Friday–Saturday, January 21–22, 2011
Time: Fri., 7 p.m.–Sat., 7 a.m.
Location Update: Huntsville, Trinity United Methodist Church
Grade level: Juniors, Cadettes
Min/max: 20/50. Registered: 0
Cost: $18 per girl; $8 per adult
Registration deadline: January 6, 2011
See description in Program Planner, page 20.

McWane Science Center Junior Camp-In NEW
Friday-Saturday, January 21–22, 2011
Time: Fri., 6 p.m.–Sat., 8 a.m.
Location: McWane Science Center, Birmingham
Grade level: Juniors
Min/max: 100/275
Cost: $35 per girl; $20 per adult; includes dinner and breakfast
Registration deadline: January 7, 2011
Enjoy hands-on fun activities, watch an IMAX film and work on Create and Invent: Visual Arts. A packing list, info sheet and museum permission forms will be sent with confirmation packet.

Clowning Around
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Location: Mary Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, Gadsden
Grade level: Daisies, Brownies
Min/max: 15/100. Registered: 0
Cost: $8 per girl; 2 adults free, $6 per extra adult
Registration deadline: January 12, 2011
Create your own clown character, then learn the art of clowning, physical comedy and more.

Circus Arts
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 11 a.m.–Noon
Location: Mary Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, Gadsden
Grade level: Juniors & up
Min/max: 15/25. Registered: 0
Cost: $8 per girl; 2 adults free, $6 per extra adult
Registration deadline: January 7, 2011
It’s time to run away to join the circus, have fun, learn all kinds of cool tricks and get plenty of exercise. Learn how to walk a tightrope, walk on stilts, basic tumbling and juggling. Any level of physical development and skill is welcomed.

Uniquely Me Inside & Out
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Huntsville Service Center
Grade level: Cadettes & up
Min/max: 15/30. Registered: 5
Cost: $5 per girl; adults free (number of adults limited)
Registration deadline: January 12, 2011
Girls will discuss the power of body language, develop healthy eating habits, focus on recognizing what matters most to them, coping with feelings, dealing with social pressures (such as bullying) and learn skills to build confidence in their own uniqueness. The event will focus on building self-esteem through fun activities, speakers and lots of surprises.

Invitation to Dance with the Alabama Ballet
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: TBA
Location: Alabama Ballet, Birmingham
Grade level: Seniors, Ambassadors
Min/max: 15/25. Registered: 0
Cost: TBA
Registration deadline: January 12, 2011
Come enjoy the world of ballet; learn a warm-up exercise or routine to prepare your body to participate in a dance activity. The program will include at least three exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles and joints. Explore dance concepts such as movement and rhythm and choreograph your own dance routine. Select the music and style of dance and perform for an audience. Girls will earn the Invitation to Dance IP.

Circus – Birmingham
Thursday & Saturday, January 27 & 29, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m. (both nights)
Location: BJCC, Birmingham
Grade level: All, includes family & friends
Min/max: N/A
Cost: Thurs., $12; Sat., $15 ($8 additional fee for mailing tickets)
Registration deadline: Tickets on sale now through January 20. Mail order tickets must be postmarked by January 14. Tickets may also be purchased at Council Shops in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Gadsden.
Join us for Girl Scout nights at the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. Order forms may be found at www.girlscoutsnca.org/volunteers/forms-and-resources (under WCU Resources)

Princess Design RESCHEDULED
Friday, January 28, 2011
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Midway Full Gospel Church, Roanoke
Grade level: Daisies, Brownies
Min/max: 20/50. Registered: 0
Cost: $8 per girl; 2 adults free, $2 per extra adult
Registration deadline: January 13, 2011
See description in Program Planner, page 20.

Design Challenge Lock-In RESCHEDULED
Friday–Saturday, January 28–29, 2011
Time: Fri., 7 p.m.–Sat., 7 a.m.
Location: Midway Full Gospel, Roanoke
Grade level: Juniors, Cadettes
Min/max: 20/50. Registered: 0
Cost: $18 per girl; $8 per adult
Registration deadline: January 13, 2011
See description in Program Planner, page 20.

Engineering & ME?
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Time: Brownies, 9 a.m.–Noon; Juniors, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: Huntsville
Grade level: Brownies, Juniors
Min/max: 50/100. Registered: 1
Cost: $10 per girl; 2 adults free, $3 per extra adult
Registration deadline: January 19, 2011
Enjoy a fun-filled, hands-on event to explore the world of engineering. Girls will learn how and why things work as the activities encourage their imagination.

Entrepreneur 101 NEW
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Huntsville Service Center
Grade level: Cadettes & up
Min/max: 20/50
Cost: $12 per participant
Registration deadline: January 13, 2011
Ever wonder what it really means to be an entrepreneur? Girls
will participate in activities that allow them to step out and
explore their interests. Meet some successful women who were
willing to take risks and can give girls ideas of how to be real entrepreneurs.