Citrus G.I.R.L. Program Book

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PROGRAM BASICS | 6 GIRL SCOUT YEAR The Girl Scouts of Citrus Council year runs from October 1 st – September 30 th . There are several important trends throughout the year that can influence the planning and coordination of events and programs. The start of the Girl Scout year is an opportune time for programs. As new troops are forming or reuniting after the summer, girls are eager to dive back into fun patches, badge opportunities, overnights, and other unique learning experiences. During this time, Citrus Council typically hosts 1-2 overnights and the college portion of our annual Not Your Mother’s College & Career Fair. In October, Girl Scouts nationwide honor Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday and Citrus Council organizes a fun celebration to commemorate the occasion. During the holiday season, programs tend to tamper off as girls spend time celebrating the holidays with their families. In light of the giving season, Citrus Council provides volunteer and service learning opportunities to encourage Girl Scouts to give back to their Central Florida community. Our council-led signature event, Holidays Around the World, also takes place during this time. Throughout cookie season Girl Scouts often focus on selling our signature cookies and spend their free time managing cookie booths. Our programming shifts to smaller engagements and simple events to better align with busy cookie-selling schedules. World Thinking Day occurs during this time – on February 22nd - and focuses on a theme that encourages global sisterhood. Program activity guides and suggestions can be found on our website to help girls observe this scouting tradition. Once spring starts and cookie selling season comes to a close, troops are ready to utilize their earnings and celebrate their hard work. This is a fantastic time to organize Girl Scout programs. The second session of Not Your Mother’s College & Career Fair – focused on career exploration - occurs during this time. National Girl Scout Day is also celebrated with family-friendly programs hosted throughout Central Florida, as well as the annual In Her Honor Ceremony, which is held in late spring to honor Scouts who have earned their Gold Award. As spring comes to a close, Scouts often partake in Bridging Ceremonies that honor girls transitioning from one Girl Scout level to another (e.g. from Brownies to Juniors, Juniors to Cadettes). Summer fun is a welcomed time for Girl Scouts to enjoy themselves and explore the many wonderful attractions and learning opportunities Central Florida has to offer. Many Girl Scouts also start their camping experience during this time. Overall, less emphasis is placed on badges and troop-specific activities. Instead, summer is a time to come together and have fun with fellow Girl Scouts, family, and friends.
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT | 7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Girl Scouts of Citrus Council relies heavily on the expertise and support of our community partners to help us create innovative program offerings.
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