Program Notes!

New Program Totem

Dear Leaders:

Hello and Welcome to the Calumet Council Program Totem. This publication was created to give you the leader some additional program, craft, and other ideas. This publication will be printed quarterly for your use, if you have any ideas that you think other leaders would love to see, please send us the information.

Some of you who have been leaders for many years may have a difficult time finding something new for your girls. New leaders may be busy with paperwork and organizing their troops etc. This may give you the little extra-added assistance. Whatever your needs, we hope you will find something of value to use with your troop!

Enjoy,

Leah Sipe, Program/Outdoor Education

The Program Totem can be downloaded here (2.74 MB, you will need Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher). You can stop by the Council Shop and purchase one printed (black & white) on 3-hole punched paper for $3.00.

Finding our Programs

Information about our programs is just a click away. To view our current programs, we have created a variety of ways for you to find them. Choose Calendar of Programs or Programs by Age.

Question and Answers

Do you have questions about our programs or maybe you need to know what to bring on an overnight? You can find that information in our Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

If you have further questions about a program, feel free to contact the Service Center by phone (219)795-3900 or by email

Zink the Zebra Zink the Zebra has a variety of programs. You can work on Zink the Zebra Racing Stripes, Acceptance Bar, Compassion Bar, or Understanding Bar just to name a few. Zink announces a new program for girls ages 11-17 called OK2BU. The cost is $10.00 per girl, which includes the workbook and patch. You can view the new program in our Council shop.	Girl Scout Book Club Calling all Girl Scouts ages 8 - 11! Become part of the GIrl Scout Book Club. Our first book is "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."
"Talk About It! Family Fun" This i s a fun filled book about families inspired by the true story movie "DREAMER" starring Dakota Fanning. For girls ages 8-11, available in the Council shop. The check out kit will include the book and DVD. Individual books for each girl can be purchased for $8.95.	Service Center Troop Tours Junior Girl Scouts can take a Tour of the Girl Scout Service Center and earn the Girl Scouting in the USA and Girl Scouting Around the World Badges which are requirements for the Bronze Award. Contact the Service Center for more details.
GoGirlGo! Ambassador Program This program is for girls in grades 9-12 and at least 13 years old. Girls can register now to be an ambassador. Check out the requirements at GoGirlWorld. Grants and Scholarships are awarded each spring for team sports awards.	Youth Recognition Program GSUSA and International Leadership Network are teaming up The purpose is to recognize positive achievement, behavior, leadership and service through their Youth Recognition Program. Young achievers (students in grades 5-10) and Leaders of Tomorrow (students in grade 11) nominations are needed. Nominations must be postmarked by May 15 for consideration this year. Additional information and a nomination form are available at Young Achievers International or through your Service Unit Coordinator or MDE.