2004 Girls Golf Club of Houston Schedule

Date Location Cost Time:
Tuesday, April 20 Shell Houston Open - Clinic $1 TBA
Saturday, April 24 Shell Houston Open $1 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, June 5 Kingwood Country Club $1 4-6 p.m.
Saturday, July 31 Wildcat Golf Club $1 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

Who: Girls ages 7 and up
Register: Program Registration Form Event Code: 10-56-08-6240
($1 fee is for all Non Girls Golf Club Members. Fee includes event patch.)
Information: Contact Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org, or Dianne Overstreet at 281-459-8702 or doverstreet@hga.org.

ROPES course facilitators and aides needed

Are you already a certified challenge course facilitator and would like to volunteer or are you interested in becoming one? GSSJC is looking for both!

What: Ropes Course Facilitator Aide Training
Who: Must be 18 years of age or older to participate as an aid and 21 to become a certified instructor
When: May 8; 9a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: ROPES Course AIDE training is free

Participants will acquire basic knowledge about the course and needed skills. They will also learn about keeping girls safe on the course. For more information about the facilitator aide program and becoming a certified ROPES facilitator or to sign up for the training contact Shannon Riley at 713-292-0233 or swalker@sjgs.org.

Indoor Rock Climbing

Welcome to the world of indoor rock climbing. Girls, leaders, and parents can come “hang-out” and maneuver around the 10,000 square feet of climbing walls, arches, and boulders in a fun, professional, and safe atmosphere. Harnesses will be provided.
Adults attending will be expected to belay participants. Instructors are not provided for climbing. Participants will receive all belaying and climbing instructions at time of arrival. Suggested ratio is 1 adult per 4 girls to allow for adequate climbing time. For further information, contact Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org.

Who: Juniors - adults
Where: Texas Rock Gym Memorial
9716 Old Katy Road, Suite 102
When: April 17, and May 15;
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $11.50 per climber
No charge for belayers
Min/Max: 21 climbers/60 climbers
Event Code: 10-56-08-6245
Register: Program Registration Form; list names of girls climbing and adults attending.
Deadline: Two weeks prior to event date
Bring: Pack a lunch and enjoy the party room (optional activity). All participants must wear tennis or indoor climbing shoes. Bring Girl Scout permission slip. Texas Rock Gym forms will be mailed upon confirmation of the session. Bring the completed forms to the event.

Minute Maid Park Tours

Minute Maid Park, located in downtown Houston at Union Station, was built to reflect Houston’s historical relationship with the railroads. It features a vintage, full-size locomotive that runs along track on the left field wall.

Educational tours can include:

• Time in the Learning Center playing interactive games and researching the history of Major League Baseball in the United States.
  
• Tour the historic Union Station, broadcasting booths, press boxes, or luxury suites.
  
• On field tour and visit the Astros or visitors’ dugout box.
  
• Research the history and try on team uniforms and playing equipment.
  
• View how professionals manufacture balls and bats.

All tours listed are private to Girl Scout troops and their families. There MUST be at least 1 adult for every 10 girls. The tour involves walking one mile and may include stairs and ramps. Tours are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Girl Scouts must bring permission slip and medical form.

Who: Girl Scouts and their families
Where: Union Station, 501 Crawford
Time: Arrive by 10:40 a.m., tour begins at 11 a.m.
When: April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28,
September 25, October 23,
November 27
Event Code: 10-56-08-6245
Min./Max: 25/100
Cost: $4 girl/$8 adult
Deadline: Two weeks prior to the event Register: Program Registration Form
Information: Contact Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org