PIMA COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY

Join us for our 2022 Community Service Day, Sunday, Feb 13th at Scottsdale Ranch Park. The event goes from 1-3 pm, but show up around 12:45 if your troop is bringing a project. This is a wonderful time for troops working on their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award projects to bring their ideas to our community! We are hoping to have 10 to 15 projects so all ideas are welcome.  If you'd like to host a project and need project ideas, let us know.

Form for signup:

https://forms.gle/fYNGjGRnw6bDzQfy6

Summer Day Camp 2022

REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/31/22

What is Summer Day Camp?

An awesome, week-long summer day camp. The theme this year is 

Time Traveler.

Daily activities include swaps & crafts, science, dance, music, and sports. Our day camp fills up fast because it's so fun, so register as soon as registration opens!

Day Camp is planned and organized by Girl Scout Troops 2256, a multi-level Girl Scout troop from Pima Neighborhood (part of Girl Scouts―Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.). Camp activities are led by volunteer Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts and supervised by adult volunteers. 

When?

We have  scheduled camp for for July 11-15 (Monday-Friday), 9 am-2 pm daily.  Girls can be dropped off starting at 8:45 each day so that they camp day can start promptly at 9 am.

Where?

Girl Scout Camp will be held at Notre Dame Preparatory.

Who Can Attend?

Day Camp is limited to 100 campers who are registered in a Pima neighborhood troop (Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts, who have just completed K-5 grades in May). An independent girl member living in our area may also attend. Our staff will be 20 older girl volunteers (grades 8+) and at least 20 adult volunteers (18+ years). 

If your daughter is in a troop outside of the Pima Neighborhood, she may attend day camp but you must be a registered and background checked volunteer who is willing to volunteer for at least two days to assist us in meeting girl/adult ratio. Cost for out-of-neighborhood Girl Scouts is $150 and registration begins May 1st for non-Pima girls.

**Girls must have current membership with Girl Scouts.** 

Girls living in the Desert Mountain High School complex or who attend Pinnacle Peak, Sonoran Sky, or Grayhawk elementary schools who are not Girl Scout members may also attend but will be required to join Girl Scouts. Membership is $25 and girls need not join a troop (although we are happy to assist you in finding a permanent Girl Scout home).  

Program Aide Program for Grades 6+

Girl Scouts who have just completed grades 6-9 may register for a special older girl program.  This program is designed to give them the leadership skills to be camp counselors and to assist with other neighborhood programs.  Girls who enroll in this program will earn their Program Aide award during the week.  This program is limited to the first 20 registrants.  If your daughter is just completing 5th grade, she may opt to be a camper or for this new PA program.  Please think about the choice carefully; a very mature 5th grader will do fine in this program but many girls this age will "fit" better in the regular camp program. 

What is the Cost?

$100 per girl for Pima campers who register and pay before May 1st.  $150 after May 1st.  

Please take note of the late fee.  If you do not pay your camp fee before May 1st, the cost is $150.

All registrations, fees, and paperwork need to be remitted by June 1st to ensure your daughter has a spot at camp.

We need adult volunteers who are registered/background checked members of GSUSA.  To guarantee a spot for your camper, agree to help as an adult volunteer!  (Adult volunteer link is here.)

How Do I Register?

Register here.

Could Camp Be Cancelled?

We used to guarantee camp would happen, but the advent of COVID-19 in our world has changed all the rules.  We do not anticipate a cancellation because of the pandemic but we do reserve the right to limit camp numbers or cancel in the event that we do not get enough adult volunteers to meet our safety ratios.

If cancelled, all campers will be notified and registration fees refunded. You can help us out by giving us a day or two of your time! (Adult volunteer link is here.)

What Does my Girl Scout Need to Bring?

Everyone should bring their own sack lunch Monday through Friday. Everyone should also bring a bottle of water each day.  Refrigerators and microwaves are not available.  

Girls need to wear closed-toe shoes and we encourage girls to according to the theme each day.

 The themes for the week are as follows:

• Monday: Prehistoric Times
• Tuesday:  Ancient Civilizations
• Wednesday: Renaissance
• Thursday: Revolutionary Era: the 18th and 19th centuries  
• Friday: The Future

Drop Off, Pick Up, and Safety

We will strive to meet every Girl Scout safety recommendation.  All girls must be signed in and out by a parent/guardian each day.  If she is going home with someone else, we must receive a note from the parent.  Please pick up your camper on time.  No supervision will be provided before 8:45 or after 2:15 pm.  

What About...?

For more information, please contact Girl Scout Troop 2256 at girlscouttroop2256@gmail.com

May Morning Stroll at the Sears Kay Ruin Trail

When: May 7th, 7:30 to 8 am

Where: Sears Kay Ruins Trail

Sears Kay Ruins, N Sears Kay Ruins Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

The trail is a 1.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Scottsdale, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.""  This links well to study of Native American culture as the top of the trail has some really neat ruins and information about the people who lived there long ago. 364 ft elevation gain

What: Short hike and a Design with Nature badge workshop

Remember your closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water.

Sign up here

Outdoor Event: Bike Hike with Geocaching and Letterboxing!

When: April 9, 7-7:30 am

Where: 9555 N. 120th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Meet at Stonegate Equestrian Park, bike to Scottsdale Ranch Park and back (5 miles). Learn about geocaching and letterboxing and find one of each!

Notes: A registered adult is required to stay and ride with girls.

Helmets and water bottles are required.

Sign up here

• Please remember your sunscreen and closed-toe shoes.

Get your ducks in a row.  

Shapes in Nature Badge Workshop and Morning Stroll

"Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Nature Trail is a 0.9 mile loop trail located near Fountain Hills, Arizona that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips" 32 ft elevation gain

February 13th, 9-9:30 am.

Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/mayo-clinic-scottsdale-nature-trail

Please join us for a short hike and to earn the

Shapes in Nature badge.

Remember your sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, and plenty of water.

(Note: Pima's community service day is at 1pm.)

Sign up here

Get your ducks in a row.  

Morning Stroll at McDowell Mountain North Trail

When: Please join us at 9 am On January 9th for a beautiful morning stroll at McDowell Mountain North trail ($7 fee to get into the park).

Where: North Trail McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

The McDowell Mountain North Trail is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Rio Verde, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching." 137 ft elevation gain.

Sign up here

• Please remember your sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, and plenty of water.

Get your ducks in a row.  

Updated: Brownie Book Club - January 2022

UPDATE - Due to current uptick in Covid cases, this session has been moved to virtual. Our next Brownie Book club will be January 16, 2022 at 2pm.  Please contact Kelley for information and zoom link

We will be talking about the second book in The Sister’s Grimm, The Unusual Suspects and working on creating our own stories.