The Girls Scouts of Historic Georgia will kick off their annual Traveling Troop program Monday.
"Traveling Troop was created as a way for Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts to participate in Girl Scout programing during the summer," said Lindsey Rivers, the communications specialist. "The idea was to take the Girl Scout programming to different places so girls in different areas could participate."
The program, geared toward girls ages 5-17, will offer free activities twice a week through July 29.
Some of the popular activities from past years will return this year. They include Dancing Divas Unite, in which an award-winning dance group gives a demonstration and teaches the girls dance moves; Where in the World, an orienteering activity; and a pool party.
Girls don't have to be Scouts or commit to being Scouts to participate. The program will show them what the organization has to offer, Ms. Rivers said.
"We're hoping to garner interest from girls who may not have been exposed to Girl Scouting before by showing them what we do and what we're about," she said. "So, hopefully, when the school year rolls around, they will be interested in joining our traditional troop."
An adult must accompany the girls at all times. For information about Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia or the Traveling Troop, call (706) 774-0505.
Reach Nikasha Dicks at (706) 823-3336 or nikasha.dicks@augustachronicle.com.
TRAVELING TROOP ACTIVITIES
(Times 10 a.m. until noon, unless otherwise indicated)
WHAT: Color Me Crazy, T-shirt coloring
WHEN: Monday
WHERE: Burns United Methodist Church, 2372 Lumpkin Road
WHAT: Denim and Diamonds Bedazzling
WHEN: Wednesday
WHERE: Bayvale Baptist Church Fellowship, 2240 Bayvale Road
WHAT: Princess Pat Story and Crafts
WHEN: June 8
WHERE: Maxwell Library, 1927 Lumpkin Road
WHAT: Where in the World? Orienteering Challenge
WHEN: June 10
WHERE: Patriots Park Soccer Field, 2445 Columbia Road
WHAT: Get Fit Challenge
WHEN: June 15
WHERE: Jessye Norman Amphitheater
WHAT: Dancing Divas Unite
WHEN: June 17
WHERE: The Family Y, 3750 Wheeler Road
Note: Bring a new pair of socks to donate.
WHAT: Pool Party
WHEN: June 29, times vary
WHERE: Camp Tanglewood
Note: Call (706) 774-0505 to obtain pool pass (which will contain your designated time). Pool passes must be obtained from the Girl Scout office before the event.
WHAT: Picnic and Flip-flop Fun
WHEN: July 8
WHERE: Brookfield Park, 2749 Mayo Road
Note: Bring a picnic lunch and blanket.
WHAT: ConKerr Cancer Pillowcase Making
WHEN: July 13
WHERE: Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 811 Telfair St.
Note: Bring 1 yard of bright fabric and 1 foot of coordinating fabric to make pillowcases for children at Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center
WHAT: Let it Snow!
WHEN: July 15
WHERE: Reed Creek Wetland Interpretive Center, Park Lane (off Furys Ferry Road)
WHAT: Animal Crackers Animal Care
WHEN: July 20
WHERE: CSRA Humane Society, 425 Wood St.
Note: Bring a cat or dog toy to donate.
WHAT: Get Safe Fire Station Tour
WHEN: July 22
WHERE: Columbia County Fire Station No. 12, 6383 Columbia Road
WHAT: Come to Your Senses
WHEN: July 27
WHERE: Augusta Museum of History, 560 Reynolds St.
Note: Bring a personal-care item to donate to a shelter.
WHAT: Scrapbooking Party
WHEN: July 29
WHERE: Diamond Lakes Community Center, 103 Diamond Lakes Way
Note: Bring pictures of yourself and a school supply to donate.
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