100th+Anniv.-May5-Council+Info

THIS INFO IS FROM THE GSCWM WEBSITE [] NOTE: Prices go up after 1/1/12

UMass Amherst - Mullins Center, Amherst Saturday, May 5, 2012 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) Join your sister Girl Scouts at this once in a lifetime event. Girl Scouts is turning 100 and it’s time for a party! Celebrate in style with incredible speakers, lots of games, hands-on activities, and so much more! Participate in an opening ceremony with thousands of other Girl Scouts and share 100 years of pride, love and sisterhood. We’ll honor our past and imagine the future. FAMILY, FRIENDS, ALUMNAE, AND ANYONE WANTING TO CELEBRATE GIRL SCOUTING ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE PARTY!!! For more details, click here to download the BIG Event flyer. > //Program Levels:// Daisies - Ambassadors, Families, Friends, Alumnae and Community > //Cost:// $10 per person (by December 31) > $12 per person (January 1 - April 13) > $15 per person (April 14 - May 5) > //Attend as:// Group or Girl w/ Adult > //Registration Deadline:// Based on Pricing Above > //To Register:// Complete the registration form in the flyer or register online.
 * The BIG Event - 100th Anniversary Celebration!**

UMass Amherst - Mullins Center, Amherst Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6, 2012 (4:00 pm - 10:00 am) Extend your celebration into the night with the largest outdoor camporee in central and western Massachusetts history. Join hundreds of your Girl Scout sisters at this exciting camporee on the fields outside the Mullins Center at UMass Amherst. Visit the [|Camporee of the Century page] or download the Camporee of the Century pdf for more information. > //Program Levels:// Daisies - Ambassadors, Families, Friends, Alumnae and Community > //Cost:// $45 per person > //Attend as:// Group or Girl w/ Adult > //Registration Deadline:// April 13 > //To Register:// Visit the [|Event Registration] page or register online. Detailed Camporee info []
 * Camporee of the Century**

Camporee of the Century: What is a Camporee? > A Camporee is a local or regional gathering of Girl Scout troops or groups for camping and activities. This overnight camping experience will allow girls and volunteers from across Girl Scouts of Central and Western MA to come together to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scout camping and outdoor exploration. The event will include exciting activities such as outdoor skills, team relays, reading the night sky, sing-a-longs, and much more! Where will it be held? > Our Camporee will be held on the soccer fields of UMASS Amherst in Amherst, MA. This location is just a few steps away from the Big Event venue. The site includes ample parking, tent camping space, port-o-potties, wash stations, indoor bathroom options, and plenty of room for our programs and activities. Who can attend? > Troops of registered girls in Grades K-12 and individual girls with a parent/guardian who is a currently registered Girl Scout. All troops must be accompanied by registered adult volunteers who have completed the required training as listed in Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts’ Safety Checkpoints. (See Training Requirements below.) Are you an adult volunteer who wants to come, but are not associated with a troop or group? We would love your help! Individual adult program volunteers are invited to register by first e-mailing aanderson@gscwm.org. How do we register? > Online registration begins on January 13th. The registration deadline for this event is April 31st. Registration via the Event Registration Form is also available. Visit the [|Event Registration page] for more details about registering. All participants must be registered Girl Scouts. Directions and further information including: information about camping space, equipment lists and suggestions, and transportation information will be sent to Camporee participants in their confirmation email. Confirmation emails will start in February. Registration for the Big Event is separate from this registration. What does it cost? > $45.00 per person includes tent site area, hot dinner, late night snack, & cold breakfast, and all activities. What about equipment & dietary restrictions? > Troops will be responsible for providing all of their own equipment including tents. The meals will have no tree nuts or peanuts and include a vegetarian option. The evening meal will be a classic BBQ, breakfast will be cold. Participants may bring in additional food, if necessary. Gas stoves, open flames, charcoal, or ANY method of cooking is not permitted. GSCWM will provide participants a list of resources/vendors for tent and other equipment rental. What training do I need? > Troops must be accompanied by a qualified First Aider and at minimum a volunteer who has completed the Indoor Overnights and the 2012 Camporee Module. Troops that have a volunteer with Outdoor Overnight Training will not need to complete the 2012 Camporee Training Module. Trainings will be posted on the [|training calendar]. Other Information > Registration for the Camporee of the Century is NOT associated with the Big Event Registration. The registration processes are separate. Participants can attend one or both events. Please be sure to register for both if you plan to attend both. > Security guards and campus police will be on patrol 24/7. > Tents will be organized on the fields in order of age-level. Cadettes-Ambassador will have an older girl area for special late-night activities. Click here to download the Camporee of the Century pdf.
 * //Camping Exploration through the Decades and Beyond!//**
 * //May 5-6, 2012//**
 * At a glance …**
 * **Why:** || An unforgettable evening to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts . Enjoy a live band playing popular songs through the years and fields of activities broken down into eras (1900’s-1920’s….all the way to 2000’s – FUTURE!). Era activities will include songs and games, garb and photo booth, going green in the time period, historical displays, and MORE! ||
 * **Where:** || UMass Soccer Fields, Amherst, MA ||
 * **When:** || May 5 - 6, 2012, 4:00 pm - 10:00 am ||
 * **Who:** || Troops and girls with registered adult – Daisy to Ambassador (special late night activities for older girls only) ||
 * **Cost:** || $45.00 per person includes tent site area, hot dinner, late night snack, & cold breakfast, and all activities. ||
 * Basic Schedule**
 * || 4-5 pm || Arrival, tent set up ||
 * || 5-5:15 || Opening ceremony ||
 * || 5:15-5:45 || Dinner one ||
 * || 5:45-6:15 || Dinner two ||
 * || 6:15-9 || Evening activities ||
 * || 9-9:30 || Snack and sing-along ||
 * || 9:30-10:30 || Second evening activities for Juniors - Ambassadors ||
 * || 10:30-12:30 am || Older girl evening activities for Cadettes - Ambassadors ||
 * || 12:30-2:30 || Night Owls – optional for Cadettes – Ambassadors ||
 * || BED FOR ALL ||  ||
 * || 7-8 am || Rise & shine and pack up ||
 * || 8:00-9:30 || Breakfast ||
 * || 9:30-10 || Closing ||