Dance

Green Starlettes

Hey Brownie and Junior leaders –
your troop can earn the Dancercize Try-it or Dance Badge at a fun-filled dance clinic day with the Green Starlettes.

Who: Brownies and Juniors
Where: Choose from two locations:

• Camp Casa Mare, or
• Camp Agnes Arnold

When: Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bring: Sack lunch and drinks
Min./Max.: 100/250
Cost: $7 per girl, includes dance clinic, pom-pom, and event patch; no charge for adults, unless you want an event patch. Cost does not include badge/try-it.

Register: Use Program Registration Form
Event code: 10-63-08-6240
Deadline: January 7
Contact: Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org
Note: Patches for adults attending are $3 each, pre- ordered – list quantity needed on form and include payment with girls’ registrations.

Fencing

Fencing Coaching Clinics

Learn the skills of this exciting, fast paced sport with two-hour coaching clinics hosted by experienced, award winning coaches at Bayou City Fencing Academy. Participants will learn basic footwork, lunging and blade techniques and will experience a tournament setting with mini competitions at the end of the session.

Who: Juniors - Adult Girl Scouts
Where:
Bayou City Fencing Academy,
4997 West Belfort Houston, TX 77035

When: Friday, January 20, March 24, or May 5;
Sunday, November 6, February 5 or April 2.

Bring: Permission Slip (F-204) and Medical Form (F-185)
Min./Max.: 10/50
Cost: $20 per person
Register: Use Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-08-6245
Contact: Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org
Note: Wear tennis shoes, T-shirt, and loose fitting pants. Water, equipment, protective gear, scoring, and safety equipment will be provided.

First Aid

Babysitting Training

Trained babysitters are always in demand, so come learn how to be prepared for your job. Portions of the Child Care Interest Project Patch and Caring for Children badges are covered. This course teaches girls how to handle emergencies, prevent accidents, and the knowledge for competent babysitting practices. Students will also learn job-hunting skills to help them find a babysitting job.

Who: Girl Scouts age 11 and older
Where: Camp Agnes Arnold in Conroe, TX
When: Saturday, January 21; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bring: Please bring a backpack with a babydoll (suitable for diapering), a bottle, pen or pencil, paper, a sack lunch/drink, a cup, and your Permission Slip and Medical Form
Min./Max.: 4/100
Cost: $25 (includes equipment, book and babysitting patch)
Register: Use Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-11-6233
Deadline: January 6, but register early, since babysitting training fills very quickly!
Contact: Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or e-mail kelliott@sjgs.org

Community First Aid with Adult and Child CPR: (Level 1)

This course teaches rescue breathing, how to react in an emergency, how to help choking victims, CPR for adults and children, early recognition of a heart attack, information on accident prevention, and general first aid information and skills. The practice sessions of this course require physical activity. Anyone with a medical condition or disability that would prevent them from taking part in the practice sessions should call and

discuss it prior to attending. The class involves practicing skills on the floor, so please dress comfortably.

Who: Adults and girls age 11+
Bring: Pen or pencil, paper, and a sack lunch/dinner.
Girls – also bring a permission slip (F-204) and medical form (F-185).
Cost: $15
Event Code: 10-56-11-6233
Register: Use the Program Registration Form

Deadline: Two weeks prior to the course, filled on a first come-first served basis.
Contact: Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org
Text: Arc Community First Aid and Safety, ECC 2000

Where /When:
Houston Girl Scout Center:
Saturday, November 19; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Min./Max.: 4/12
Sunday, December 11; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Min./Max.: 4/12
Lufkin Girl Scout Center:
Sunday, November 13; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Min./Max.: 4/12

First Aid/CPR Challenge

The challenge is designed for individuals who have already taken Red Cross first aid and CPR training, and just need re-certification. No skills will be taught. Come prepared to take the written test and demonstrate proficiency with the skills. After you register, you will be contacted to set up an appointment. You may challenge one or all of the following tests: First Aid Basics, Adult CPR
Child CPR, Infant CPR, AED Essentials, Sports Safety Training
and When Help Is Delayed.

Please call if you need to challenge another First Aid/CPR course.
Bring: Pen or pencil
Girls – also bring a permission slip (F-204) and medical form (F-185).
Age: Girls age 11 and older, and adults Cost: $7.50
When/Where:
First Christian Church 1300 South First Street; Lufkin, TX
Saturday, November 12; 1-5 p.m.; Min./Max.: 4/12