Jubilee 2007

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102 Ballroom Dance - Foxtrot, Swing - Deborah & Don Reno – (Repeats in #202) Learn the basic steps in some of the most popular social dances. Age All Limit 25.

105 Brownie Nature Games and Try-It Activities - Heather Truitt - Come to this experiential session and learn age appropriate nature and ecology games to play with the troop. Receive all the resources that you will need to earn three Try-Its with the troop. Be prepared to join in on the games and the fun! Age B Limit 25.

113 Creative Court of Awards - Jolynn Canady - Have fun with ceremonies and learn some creative ways to do a Court of Awards to present earned recognitions. Let's have fun! Lots of ideas to take back to the troop. Age All Limit 25.

115 Destinations: STUDIO 2B - Allison Tallyn - Workshop will cover why girls should apply for destinations. Tips for leaders and tips for girls on the application/interview process, how to prepare and how to make the most of the adventure. Age 11-17 Limit 25.

119 Friendships That Last a Lifetime - Michelle Ulrich & Sharon Broughton - Building friendships that last a lifetime sounds easy, but have you ever thought how it could help you in the future? Age J11-17 Limit 25.

120 Frolicking Fairies - Melissa Kovach - Class participants will learn to create fairy charms that can be used on necklaces, keychains, or just to display. Age J11 17 Additional workshop fee $2. Limit 25.

121 From Stress to Success - Mary Lynn Perry - This workshop will provide an overview of many relaxation techniques for adults and girls and will help Girl Scouts 11-17 complete part of the requirements for the From Stress to Success interest project patch. We will find out how the body responds to stress and ways to relieve it with meditation, reflexology massage, relaxation exercises, reiki, chair yoga and walking. Discover what makes you stressed and how to lower your stress through many different modalities. Age All Limit 25.

122 Fun & Simple Girl Scout Singing - Laurel Jensen & Barbara Lazar – (Repeats in #222) Come join the fun as the Chanteuses Women's Ensemble teaches Girl Scout songs for you to share with the troop. These experienced music teachers and singers will share their techniques on teaching songs and rounds, and demonstrate adding simple percussion instruments to enhance the singing experience. If you'd like help with some songs, or you don't necessarily need help but you have a great song or two you'd love to share, this workshop is for you. Come join the fun! Age All Limit 25.

123 Fun with Plastic Lacing or Boondoggling - Pamela Uhl - (Repeats in #223) Learn how to make keychains, zipper pulls and lots more. Bring a small pair of scissors. Age J11-17 Limit 20.

127 Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award Advisor Training - TdO Staff - This class is specifically designed to help assist advisors to be successful as they work with the girl planning to earn her Silver or Gold Award. Learn specifics about advisor responsibilities, award criteria, critical paperwork and award deadlines. Age 11-17 Limit 25.

134 Level I First Aid & CPR - Kit D'Arezzo - A basic First Aid & CPR course that is approved for most Girl Scout activities. Certification is valid for two years. Quadruple Session. This workshop starts at 8:30 am and runs until 4:30 pm without a lunch break. Must also register in workshop #234, #334, & #434. Bring your lunch. Age All Additional workshop fee $5. Limit 12.

136 Mini-Scrapbooks - Rachelle Lisby & Linda Siller - (Repeats in #236) Create your own "mini" scrapbook to remember a special event or to give to a loved one. Bring 10-12 photos with your name and the date/name of the event on the back. We will provide the rest. By the end of the workshop, you will have a memory to treasure for a lifetime. Age All Limit 12.

139 No Sew Jeans Purse - Suzanne Stone - (Repeats in #239) Create a no sew jeans purse for any age. Bring a pair of ladies tapered leg jeans and scissors. Age All Limit 20.

140 Nutrition and Vitamins - Ulupi Patel - We will talk about general information on what foods to eat and vitamins to take for a healthy life. Age All Limit 25.

142 Petite Woven Purses - Diane Herteg - Learn how to weave a petite purse using a cardboard loom, yarn and a large eyed needle. Also, learn how to finger weave a belt. Skills applicable to Junior Textiles and Fibers badge. Bring scissors, scrap yarn, ruler, pencil and your imagination. Age J11-17 Limit 25.

143 Placer SPCA Opportunities for Girl Scouts - Mary Terrell – (Repeats in #243 and #343) This workshop will introduce Girl Scout leaders to the various programs and service opportunities that are available at the Placer SPCA for Girl Scouts of all ages. Some of these programs are designed to meet Girl Scout badge requirements. Age All Limit 25.

145 Preparing for that Disaster - Renee Roberts - It isn't if, but when. A disaster, man-made or natural will happen wherever you live. Preparing for a disaster isn't fun, but it's necessary. Hurricane Katrina proved to many that in a large-scale disaster, we can't be too ready. While help may eventually come, you may be on your own for as long as a week or two. Coming to this workshop will show you how to prepare your family for disasters, both at home and at work. This will include what you need to know, as well as show you how to create your family's own disaster kit for short term reliance in a disaster. You can provide this valuable information to the troops, so they can help their families in becoming prepared. Age All Limit 25.

148 Risk Management - Liz Garland - Learn how "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" when planning events, day camps, camporees, extended trips, or group camping trips. This course will help you keep participants safe and healthy. Each participant will receive a Risk Management workbook containing required forms for risk management planning. Please bring your Safety-Wise book to the class. Double Session. Must also register in workshop #248. Age All Limit 25.

149 Rubber Stamping and Beyond - Amanda Kaufman - (Repeats in #249) Come learn how to use rubber stamps for things other than cards. Take home 3-4 items using rubber stamps. Please bring your own scissors and markers. Age All Limit 20.

151 Silk Screening 101 - Larra VandenBosch - (Repeats in #251, #351 & #451) Learn the basics of silk screening. Then apply your newly acquired knowledge on a tote bag (provided). Age All Additional workshop fee $3. Limit 10.

155 Successfully Involving Parents as Volunteers in the Girl Scout Troop - Carla Lehn - (Repeats in #255) Workshop will cover why we want parents involved, why some parents do and others don't get involved. Strategies to use in getting people to volunteer and the importance of volunteers to maintain leader sanity. Age All Limit 25.

158 Team Building for Younger Girls - Anni Schairer - (Repeats in #258) Want some fun, simple, and progressively challenging activities to build your Brownie or Junior Girl Scout troop's cohesion and teamwork skills? Team building games can help your group bond, prepare girls for new activities and challenges and support girls in exploring ways people lead, follow and interact. We'll learn games that help participants get to know each other, games that highlight flexibility, cardiovascular and balance skills, and games that emphasize group awareness. Come prepared to play games and have fun and learn like Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts! Age BJ Limit 25.

162 True Colors - Shawna Thompson - (Repeats in #262) Come explore your true colors! This is a hilarious, easy and very entertaining way to understand yourself and others. It helps you recognize and encourage the successes of others. Based on the famous "Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicators," we give you exciting tools to bridge the communication gaps between your friends, family members, and fellow volunteers. Age All Limit 25.

166 Zink the Zebra - Alice Wojdac - Zink, a spotted zebra, represents all children whose physical and/or perceived differences set them apart from other children. This patch program for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts has been designed to give girls a sense of awareness and appreciation for individual differences, foster compassion and respect for others, and provide an opportunity for community service. Workshop participants will receive Zink the Zebra materials, including a stuffed Zink Zebra and storybook. Age BJ Limit 25.

167 Acrylic Clipboard Art and Festive Potpourri Jars – Jill & Caitlin Ruffman - You will make two projects in this workshop.  Learn to use paint pens to decorate clear acrylic clipboards.  Project #2 is a mason jar that has twinkle lights and potpourri.  All materials will be covered.  Makes great gifts. Age-All Additional workshop fee $5. Limit 25.

202 Ballroom Dance - Foxtrot, Swing - Deborah & Don Reno - (Repeat of #102) Learn the basic steps in some of the most popular social dances. Age All Limit 25.

206 Building Your Child's Resume - A Parent's Guide to Volunteering - Mary Lynn Perry - This workshop will cover the reasons for and benefits of volunteering, types of volunteering: casual, on-going, family, political, etc. A survey will be done to determine your child's volunteer personality. How to find opportunities, application process, responsibilities of the parent and child, keeping track, volunteer resume, and other resources. Age J11-17 Limit 25.

208 Camp Cooking For Youth - David Canady - Learn easy and fun meals for car camping and backpacking. Age BJ11-17 Limit 25.

210 Cookie Decorating - Romaine Bubnes - (Repeats in #310) Learn how to make royal icing, use a pastry bag, apply frosting and embellishments to sugar cutout cookies. Participants will receive a little gift pack of a pastry bag, coupling and tip to use at home. Please bring a bag or container to take home the cookies you make (tin container, Tupperware etc). Age All Additional workshop fee $3. Limit 20.

211 Council Realignment & New Girl Scout Program Model - Heather Thompson & Pam Saltenberger - (Repeats in #311) Girl Scout councils across the United States are realigning to serve girls more efficiently - including Tierra del Oro. Find out how this realignment will affect the girls, volunteers and their communities. You will hear the latest news on the council's realignment form Tierra del Oro's CEO Pam Saltenberger. Also hear the latest on GSUSA's new Girl Scout Program Model. Learn how the Girl Scout program will change and what it means to Girl Scouting in the future. Leaders, service team members, girls and interested participants are encouraged to attend. Come prepared to ask questions! Age All Limit 25.

222 Fun & Simple Girl Scout Singing - Laurel Jensen & Barbara Lazar - (Repeat of #122) Come join the fun as the Chanteuses Women's Ensemble teaches Girl Scout songs for you to share with the troop. These experienced music teachers and singers will share their techniques on teaching songs and rounds, and demonstrate adding simple percussion instruments to enhance the singing experience. If you'd like help with some songs, or you don't necessarily need help but you have a great song or two you'd love to share, this workshop is for you. Come join the fun! Age All Limit 25.

223 Fun with Plastic Lacing or Boondoggling - Pamela Uhl - (Repeat of #123) Learn how to make keychains, zipper pulls and lots more. Bring a small pair of scissors. Age J11-17 Limit 20.

228 Girls 11-17; Now What? - Jolynn Canady – Learn how to make the transition from "leader" to "advisor." How you can help girls set and reach their goals and have a great time doing it. Age 11-17 Limit 25.

231 Junior Nature Games and Badge Activities - Heather Truitt - Come to this experiential session and learn age appropriate nature and ecology games to play with the troop. Receive all the resources that you will need to earn three badges with the troop. Be prepared to join in on the games and the fun! Age J Limit 25.

234 Level I First Aid & CPR - Kit D'Arezzo - A basic First Aid & CPR course that is approved for most Girl Scout activities. Certification is valid for two years. Quadruple Session. This workshop starts at 8:30 am and runs until 4:30 pm without a lunch break. Must also register in workshop #134, #334, & #434. Bring your lunch. Age All Limit 12.

236 Mini-Scrapbooks - Rachelle Lisby & Linda Siller - (Repeat of #136) Create your own "mini" scrapbook to remember a special event or to give to a loved one. Bring 10-12 photos with your name and the date/name of the event on the back. We will provide the rest. By the end of the workshop, you will have a memory to treasure for a lifetime. Age All Limit 12.

237 My "Pillow Case" - Yolanda Stepka - Each participant needs to bring at least 2 pillow cases - 1 to make a "skirt," another to make a "bag." You will need to bring a sewing machine & accessories, thread to match pillow cases and scissors suitable for fabric. Elastic will be provided and we will make our "string" for the "bag." Age J11-17 Limit 12.

239 No Sew Jeans Purse - Suzanne Stone - (Repeat of #139) Create a no sew jeans purse for any age. Bring a pair of ladies tapered leg jeans and scissors. Age All Limit 20.

241 Outdoor Cooking - Judy Scollay - We will use box ovens to make cookies, cakes and casseroles. No need to bring lunch, we'll cook it all! This workshop is 2 hours long and runs until 12:45 pm. Age BJ11-17 Limit 20.

243 Placer SPCA Opportunities for Girl Scouts - Mary Terrell - (Repeats in #143 & #343) This workshop will introduce Girl Scout leaders to the various programs and service opportunities that are available at the Placer SPCA for Girl Scouts of all ages. Some of these programs are designed to meet Girl Scout badge requirements. Age All Limit 25.

248 Risk Management - Liz Garland - Learn how "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" when planning events, day camps, camporees, extended trips, or group camping trips. This course will help you keep participants safe and healthy. Each participant will receive a Risk Management workbook containing required forms for risk management planning. Please bring your Safety-Wise book to the class. Double Session. Must also register in workshop #148. Age All Limit 25.

249 Rubber Stamping and Beyond - Amanda Kaufman - (Repeat of #149) Come learn how to use rubber stamps for things other than cards. Take home 3-4 items using rubber stamps. Please bring your own scissors and markers. Age All Limit 20.

251 Silk Screening 101 - Larra VandenBosch - (Repeats in #151, #351 & #451) Learn the basics of silk screening. Then apply your newly acquired knowledge on a tote bag (provided). Age All Additional workshop fee $3. Limit 10.

252 Simplify My Life - A Year in the Troop's Recordkeeping Life - Susan Hill & Gina Whitmer - Have stacks of Girl Scout paperwork and don't know where to start? Need help with organization and record keeping? This workshop is for you! We will explore simple and organized record keeping. We will simplify troop finances and budgeting. You will return to the troop organized and with the tools to enjoy all that paperwork. Age All Limit 20.

253 Stretching for Stress Relief & Injury Prevention - Virginia "Ginny" Toby – (Repeats in #353 & #453) How to gently stretch the neck, shoulders, wrists, and back to help reduce stress, and prevent injuries. Please wear loose clothing that will allow you to bend and stretch. Age 15-17 Limit 16.

255 Successfully Involving Parents as Volunteers in the Girl Scout Troop - Carla Lehn - (Repeat of #155) Workshop will cover why we want parents involved, why some parents do and others don't get involved. Strategies to use in getting people to volunteer and the importance of volunteers to maintain leader sanity. Age All Limit 25

256 Spam Sushi - Hawaiian Appetizer - Cindy & Cirby Hatano - (Repeats in #356) Discover how to make Spam Sushi with a few ingredients. Learn to use simple techniques to make delicious appetizers for your family and guests. You will be able to taste your samples. Age 11-17 Limit 20.

258 Team Building for Younger Girls - Anni Schairer - (Repeat of #158) Want some fun, simple, and progressively challenging activities to build your Brownie or Junior Girl Scout troop's cohesion and teamwork skills? Team building games can help your group bond, prepare girls for new activities and challenges and support girls in exploring ways people lead, follow and interact. We'll learn games that help participants get to know each other, games that highlight flexibility, cardiovascular and balance skills, and games that emphasize group awareness. Come prepared to play games and have fun and learn like Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts! Age BJ Limit 25.

262 True Colors - Shawna Thompson - (Repeat of #162) Come explore your true colors! This is a hilarious, easy and very entertaining way to understand yourself and others. It helps you recognize and encourage the successes of others. Based on the famous "Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicators," we give you exciting tools to bridge the communication gaps between your friends, family members, and fellow volunteers. Age All Limit 25.

263 Ughwumps - Diane Herteg - Learn to make this cute creature from scrap yarn, cotton balls and scrap felt. Bring scissors, pen, glue gun and glue sticks and your imagination. Age All Limit 25.

264 Woven Ribbon Hair Clips - Melissa Kovach - Learn to weave beautiful ribbon hair clips. These clips can be decorated with beads or flowers for a little extra drama! They can be worn by all ages. Age J11-17 Additional workshop fee $1. Limit 25.

301 As Good As Gold: Project Brainstorming - Anni Schairer – (Repeats in #401) Ready to prepare for your Girl Scout Gold Award project? Have an idea about what you want to do, but not quite sure how to make it happen? Don't have a clue and need some place to start? Come to this brainstorming session! Together, with other Girl Scout Gold Award candidates, you'll learn about the approval process and project standards, and share project ideas. Come get your questions answered and the support you need. Adult Advisors are encouraged to attend, and are requested to patiently allow girls' questions and concerns to be addressed first. Age 15 17 Limit 25.

303 Beaded Socks - Melissa Kovach - Learn to create a fun and funky beaded sock, using bright pony beads. These whimsical socks are fun for all ages. Bring a new pair of cuff socks. Age J11 17 Additional workshop fee $3. Limit 25.

304 Beginning Middle Eastern Dance - Gale Emerson - Belly dance is a fun way to get cardio conditioning and other fitness benefits. This beginner class covers basic steps and basic movements done to moderate tempo music. Wear comfortable clothing. Bare feet are fine, but ballet slippers are preferred. No previous dance experience is necessary. Age All Limit 40.

310 Cookie Decorating - Romaine Bubnes - (Repeat of #210) Learn how to make royal icing, use a pastry bag, apply frosting and embellishments to sugar cutout cookies. Participants will receive a little gift pack of a pastry bag, coupling and tip to use at home. Please bring a bag or container to take home the cookies you make (tin container, Tupperware etc). Age All Additional workshop fee $3. Limit 20.

311 Council Realignment & New Girl Scout Program Model - Heather Thompson & Pam Saltenberger - (Repeat of #211) Girl Scout councils across the United States are realigning to serve girls more efficiently - including Tierra del Oro. Find out how this realignment will affect the girls, volunteers and their communities. You will hear the latest news on the council's realignment form Tierra del Oro's CEO Pam Saltenberger. Also hear the latest on GSUSA's new Girl Scout Program Model. Learn how the Girl Scout program will change and what it means to Girl Scouting in the future. Leaders, service team members, girls and interested participants are encouraged to attend. Come prepared to ask questions! Age All Limit 25.

312 Crafts for Brownie Girl Scouts - Natalia Correnti - (Repeats in #412) Come learn some simple crafts Brownie Girl Scouts can complete within a half hour. You will go home with a sample of each craft. Age B Limit 25.

314 Decorative Candles - Gloria & Marlena Beck - (Repeats in #414) Learn to make decorative candles and candle holders for little or no money. Age J11 17 Limit 25.

316 Event Planning - Alice Wojdac - Are you in charge of planning a large event or camporee? Then this workshop is for you! Learn the secrets for planning a successful event. Each participant will receive the Go For It! event planning workbook. Double Session. Must also register in workshop #416. Age All Limit 25.

317 Feng Shui for You - Debbie Caldwell - (Repeats in #417) Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of arranging the spaces in which we live and work so that they are comfortable and energetically balanced, and so that they support and nurture us. This brief introductory class will explain the basics of feng shui theory and how it can work to help you create a living space that looks and feels wonderful! Age 15 17 Limit 20.

318 Freezer Jam - Cheryl Hoxsie – (Repeats in #418) Learn how easy making freezer jam can be.  Bring a 4 ounce canning jar with band and lid.  We will be making Blackberry or Raspberry jam, plan to take a sample of one home.  Makes great gifts for housewarming, Christmas, birthdays, etc.  Easy enough to teach the troop. Age J11 17 Limit 16.

324 Fund Raising for Older Girls - Lucinda Morrical & Members of Troop 3150 (Lisa, Melissa, Renee, Robyn, Aimee, Danielle) - Great money making ideas for older girls. Brought to you from the troop that sells over $700 each year at Winter Carnival. Learn how to make great selling items for this event, how to come up with your own original crafts and how to make a profit. Other ideas will be presented for doing your own fundraiser. Age 11 17 Limit 25.

326 Girl Scout Crafts - Kathy Talso - (Repeats in #426) Introduce your girls to a variety of Girl Scout Crafts. Girl Scout Law and Good Deed key chains, SWAPS, Friendship Pins, Silver and Gold Puzzle Pins and more. Age All Limit 25.

330 Interviewing Skills - Lorraine Beaman - Looking for a job? Competing for a scholarship? Funding project? Then you will want to understand successful interviewing from how to dress to sending thank you notes. Age All Limit 25.

332 Keepsake Angels - Diane Herteg - Create an angel keepsake made from a film canister. Tuck your treasure inside this adorable angel. Great service project for nursing home or hospital. Bring scissors, glue gun and sticks, and your imagination! Age All Limit 25.

333 Knitting Scarves - Judy Scollay - This is a beginning knitting class. We will make a scarf using the "fun fur". Participants need to bring 2 skeins (balls) of "fun fur" and a pair of size 11 needles. Instructor will provide the pattern. Age J11 17 Limit 12.

334 Level I First Aid & CPR - Kit D'Arezzo - A basic First Aid & CPR course that is approved for most Girl Scout activities. Certification is valid for two years. Quadruple Session. This workshop starts at 8:30 am and runs until 4:30 pm without a lunch break. Must also register in workshop #134, #234, & #434. Bring your lunch. Age All Limit 12.

335 Mini-Gift Album - Deborah Nuzum – (Repeats in #435) Need a quick gift idea for someone special? Scrapbooks are the perfect gift. In this class we will be making a mini gift album with a spring/summer theme. Please bring scissors, hole punch, double sided tape (not the thick kind), pencil, and paper cutter. Age J11 17 Additional workshop fee $5. Limit 25.

343 Placer SPCA Opportunities for Girl Scouts - Mary Terrell - (Repeats in #143 & #243) This workshop will introduce Girl Scout leaders to the various programs and service opportunities that are available at the Placer SPCA for Girl Scouts of all ages. Some of these programs are designed to meet Girl Scout badge requirements. Age All Limit 25.

344 Prepare 2B Ready - Irene Molina-Isaccson - This is a class for Girls Only! Information will be shared about important event planning forms and Safety-Wise requirements for service unit events or award projects. This course is required for girls planning an event for their Girl Scout Gold Award Project. Join other Girl Scouts and get the training you need for events you might be planning. Age 11 17 Limit 25.

347 Resident Camp 101 - Heather Truitt - (Repeats in #447) Are you a parent considering resident camp for your daughter? Are you a troop leader trying to explain to the troop the benefits of resident camp? Come to this informational session on selecting a resident camp to fit your needs and preparing girls for the resident camp experience. You will also learn about the specific programs being offered at Camp Menzies next summer and how to register for them. Receive numerous handouts and a copy of CAMP magazine published by the American Camp Association. Age BJ11 17 Limit 25.

351 Silk Screening 101 - Larra VandenBosch - (Repeats in #151, #251 & #451) Learn the basics of silk screening. Then apply your newly acquired knowledge on a tote bag (provided). Age All Additional workshop fee $3. Limit 10.

353 Stretching for Stress Relief & Injury Prevention - Virginia "Ginny" Toby - (Repeats in  #253 & #453) How to gently stretch the neck, shoulders, wrists, and back to help reduce stress, and prevent injuries. Please wear loose clothing that will allow you to bend and stretch. Age 15-17 Limit 16.

356 Spam Sushi - Hawaiian Appetizer - Cindy & Cirby Hatano - (Repeat of #256) Discover how to make Spam Sushi with a few ingredients. Learn to use simple techniques to make delicious appetizers for your family and guests. You will be able to taste your samples. Age 11 17 Limit 20.

357 Teaching Family Values - Erica Oresky - (Repeats in #457) In this workshop you will gain lots of ideas for crafts and projects to support traditions and values in the troop and family. Values spotlighted will be courage, kindness, respect, graciousness and joy. Come and get some great ideas you can put into use for holidays and everyday you want to be special. Age All Limit 20.

359 The Joy of Singing - Charlotte Williams - (Repeats in #459) Want to sing with the troop and teach them songs but you don't know the Girl Scout songs? Or do you just love to sing? Come sing with us, bring your tape ecorder and learn some new songs. Age All Limit 25.

360 Trip Planning - TdO Staff - Going on a trip? You won't want to miss this workshop. In Trip Planning, you will learn how to work with girls and adults to plan and carry out meeting time trips, day trips, overnight trips and trips that involve three or more nights away, or are greater than 250 miles (one way) from home. Learn about budgeting, money earning, emergency procedures, housing, travel resource tips, and much more. Please bring your Safety-Wise book to the workshop. Double Session. Must also register in workshop #460. Age All Limit 25.

401 As Good As Gold: Project Brainstorming - Anni Schairer – (Repeat of #301) Ready to prepare for your Girl Scout Gold Award project? Have an idea about what you want to do, but not quite sure how to make it happen? Don't have a clue and need some place to start? Come to this brainstorming session! Together, with other Girl Scout Gold Award candidates, you'll learn about the approval process and project standards, and share project ideas. Come get your questions answered and the support you need. Adult advisors are encouraged to attend, and are requested to patiently allow girls' questions and concerns to be addressed first. Age 15-17 Limit 25.

407 Cake Decorating - Lucinda Morrical - Learn the basics of cake decorating and how to teach it to girls. Bring a frosted 2-layer or sheet cake, an apron, cookie sheet, rubber spatula and hand towel. Age J11-17 Limit 20.

409 Cookie Bouquets - Gina Whitmer & Susan Hill - Come and decorate large cookies on a stick. Put them all in a beautifully decorated pot created by you. Participants will receive instructions and recipes to create cookies. Enjoy your edible bouquet. Bring glue gun and glue sticks. Age BJ11-17 Additional workshop fee $4. Limit 20.

412 Crafts for Brownie Girl Scouts - Natalia Correnti - (Repeat of #312) Come learn some simple crafts Brownie Girl Scouts can complete within a half hour. You will go home with a sample of each craft. Age B Limit 25.

414 Decorative Candles - Gloria & Marlena Beck - (Repeat of #314) Learn to make decorative candles and candle holders for little or no money. Age J11-17 Limit 25.

416 Event Planning - Alice Wojdac - Are you in charge of planning a large event or camporee? Then this workshop is for you! Learn the secrets for planning a successful event. Each participant will receive the Go For It! event planning workbook. Double Session. Must also register in workshop #316. Age All Limit 25.

417 Feng Shui for You - Debbie Caldwell - (Repeat of #317) Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of arranging the spaces in which we live and work so that they are comfortable and energetically balanced, and so that they support and nurture us. This brief introductory class will explain the basics of feng shui theory and how it can work to help you create a living space that looks and feels wonderful! Age 15-17 Limit 20.

418 Freezer Jam - Cheryl Hoxsie – (Repeat of #318) Learn how easy making freezer jam can be.  Bring a 4 ounce canning jar with band and lid.  We will be making Blackberry or Raspberry jam, plan to take a sample of one home.  Makes great gifts for housewarming, Christmas, birthdays, etc.  Easy enough to teach the troop. Age J11 17 Limit 16.

425 Games for Girls - Shauna Clark - Learn a variety of games to enhance the troop's activities. We will cover get-to-know you, team building, learning & fun games. We will also discuss how to use games in your program, how to make games inclusive and how to solve conflicts created through game play. Age BJ Limit 36.

426 Girl Scout Crafts - Kathy Talso - (Repeat of #326) Introduce your girls to a variety of Girl Scout Crafts. Girl Scout Law and Good Deed key chains, SWAPS, Friendship Pins, Silver and Gold Puzzle Pins and more. Age All Limit 25.

429 International Dance Workshop - Barbara Bevan - Learn some easy dances from around the world. It is good exercise and fun! Wear comfortable clothes and flat-soled shoes. Age All Limit 40.

434 Level I First Aid & CPR - Kit D'Arezzo - A basic First Aid & CPR course that is approved for most Girl Scout activities. Certification is valid for two years. Quadruple Session. This workshop starts at 8:30 am and runs until 4:30 pm without a lunch break. Must also register in workshop #134, #234, & #334. Bring your lunch. Age All Limit 12.

435 Mini-Gift Album - Deborah Nuzum - (Repeat of #335)  Need a quick gift idea for someone special? Scrapbooks are the perfect gift. In this class we will be making a mini gift album with a spring/summer theme. Please bring scissors, hole punch, double sided tape (not the thick kind), pencil, and paper cutter. Age J11-17 Additional workshop fee $5. Limit 25.

446 Rag Quilts - Judy Scollay - Please bring a sewing machine in good working order, flannel fabric, thread, batting, rotary cutter and rotary cutting board if you have them. If not, we will share. We will learn the techniques of rag quilting and nearly complete a crib size quilt. Age J11-17 Limit 20.

447 Resident Camp 101 - Heather Truitt - (Repeat of #347) Are you a parent considering resident camp for your daughter? Are you a troop leader trying to explain to the troop the benefits of resident camp? Come to this informational session on selecting a resident camp to fit your needs and preparing girls for the resident camp experience. You will also learn about the specific programs being offered at Camp Menzies next summer and how to register for them. Receive numerous handouts and a copy of CAMP magazine published by the American Camp Association. Age BJ11-17 Limit 25.

451 Silk Screening 101 - Larra VandenBosch – (Repeats in #151, #251, & #351) Learn the basics of silk screening. Then apply your newly acquired knowledge on a tote bag (provided). Age All Additional workshop fee $3. Limit 10.

453 Stretching for Stress Relief & Injury Prevention - Virginia "Ginny" Toby - (Repeat of #253 & #353) How to gently stretch the neck, shoulders, wrists, and back to help reduce stress, and prevent injuries. Please wear loose clothing that will allow you to bend and stretch. Age 15-17 Limit 16.

454 STUDIO 2B Advisor Training - Irene Molina-Isaccson - If you want to know more about STUDIO 2B and how to introduce it to the girls in your group, then join us for this informative workshop. You will explore the STUDIO 2B resources, get fun ideas, and talk to other advisors. If you already have STUDIO 2B materials, bring them with you to class. Age 11-17 Limit 25.

457 Teaching Family Values - Erica Oresky - (Repeat of #357) In this workshop you will gain lots of ideas for crafts and projects to support traditions and values in the troop and family. Values spotlighted will be courage, kindness, respect, graciousness and joy. Come and get some great ideas you can put into use for holidays and everyday you want to be special. Age All Limit 20.

459 The Joy of Singing - Charlotte Williams - (Repeat of  #359) Want to sing with the troop and teach them songs but you don't know the Girl Scout songs? Or do you just love to sing? Come sing with us, bring your tape recorder and learn some new songs. Age All Limit 25.

460 Trip Planning - TdO Staff - Going on a trip? You won't want to miss this workshop. In Trip Planning, you will learn how to work with girls and adults to plan and carry out meeting time trips, day trips, overnight trips and trips that involve three or more nights away, or are greater than 250 miles (one way) from home. Learn about budgeting, money earning, emergency procedures, housing, travel resource tips, and much more. Please bring your Safety-Wise book to the workshop. Double session. Must also register in workshop #360. Age All Limit 25.

461 Troop Quilt - Memory Quilting - Judy Clason - Learn the basics to make a troop memory quilt - to record all the fun events you have done and how easy it is to incorporate it into troop activities. Will discuss T-shirt quilts, picture quilts, etc Bring Sharp Scissors Age All Additional workshop fee $3. Limit 25.

465 Write a Winning Resume - Lorraine Beaman - Create your resume to fulfill an award requirement. Complete an application or apply for a job. Learn what makes the difference between a resume that gets noticed and one that doesn't. Participants will complete a draft resume and have the opportunity to have it reviewed by a professional career consultant. Age All Limit 25.