1. Lifetime Girl Scout Enjoys
Impressive Travel Experience Wichita and Hutchinson Regions
Many of our Girl Scout Alumnae have 2005 - Costa Rica Outward Bound
fantastic stories about what Girl School. On this trip Laura joined other
Scouting did for them. Below is a story Girl Scouts from the US in backpacking
about just that: in the rainforest for five days,
white-water rafting, surfing, and
Laura Herron is a 2005 graduate of waterfall rappelling.
Hesston HighSchool in Hesston, Ks, Live By The Girl Scout Law
and of Kansas State University with a After Costa Rica, Laura returned to be
When said in unison with other Girl Scouts, the words
Masters of Architecture in 2010. She is a a camp counselor before starting at
and promises to always “help people at all times”
proud Lifetime Girl Scout Member and Kansas State University that fall. In 2005,
and “make the world a better place” may come out
has had the opportunity to participate in Laura also received national recognition
quickly or without thought. However, in the last year,
the Girl Scout Leadership Experience on as she was nominated as a Young
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland have, even more so
many levels. Laura graduated as the last Woman of Distinction by GSUSA for
than before, taken these statements to heart and
girl in her troop since many of her fellow her Gold Award Project at the Hesston
shown what it means to “live by the Girl Scout Law”.
Laura rappelling in Costa Rica members dropped out of the program Resource Center. She and her parents
Troop 258 of the Wichita Region, headed up by Miss Devastated, Haiti is in dire need of global assistance.
before high school. She now runs a traveled to the national convention
Jennifer Cotton, has done many wonderful things for In true Girl Scout form, there are reports of Troops
successful shop for her artwork on Etsy, in Georgia for the ceremony. She
Future Travel www.blueherron.etsy.com . received a special Gold Award pin with
our community. Their troop often finds itself pitching pitching in time and energy to the relief efforts
in on several projects through out the year. The latest across the nation. Numana featured Troop 40258 on
Opportunities an emerald, a $1,000 scholarship, and a
community service project brought these young their Facebook page and the girls had a cameo of the
You don’t have to spend much time trip to Savannah for her and her parents
Do you have an interest in travel? women to the Kansas African American Museum to Channel 10 News.
with Laura to see that she is very to see more Girl Scout history including
Whether you have little travel package meals to send overseas to Haiti. These Girl
passionate about family, food, gardening Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace.
experience or a lot, a new adventure Scouts found a partnership in Numana to “make the These girls are a fine example of what it means to be
and learning about other cultures. Girl
is waiting for you. Girl Scouts of Kansas world a better place”. They saw a need and so do a Girl Scout in Kansas. They serve as an inspiration to
Scouting allowed her to combine these Traveling was only one piece of what Girl
Heartland offers a progressive travel many others. others and continue to look for ways to contribute.
interests. “I really sold cookies as a Scouting did for Laura. Do you have a
progr a.m. ranging from Girl Scout Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the
means to a goal! I wanted to travel. The story to share? Email Traci at
Juniors traveling regionally to Girl As everyone may know by now, at 5:14 p.m. on Jan. 12, Girl Scout Movement Troop 258!
more I see, the more ttaylor@gskh.org.
Scout Seniors and a.m.bassadors 2009 - a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck southern
I want to see. Girl Scouts was a
traveling internationally. Haiti. The quake affected roughly one in three Check online for more photos of Girl Scouts in action.
part of that.”
Haitians - about 3 million people. It was so strong Have a story to share? Email Traci, ttaylor@gskh.org .
Are you into extreme adventures? that it was felt in Cuba, more than 200 miles away.
Each year Laura would choose a travel
Then we have what you are looking for location and work toward it with cookie
with white water rafting, snow skiing sales. Laura said “I buy a piece of jewelry
and spelunking. every place I travel. It is fun
to know my rings are from Mexico Rock What You Got! (daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger
Looking to go a little farther? These and Costa Rica, and my earrings and Maria Shriver) is making a special
girl-decided, girl-led trips offer you
A Special Event Featuring
are from Finland.” appearance to talk to Girl Scouts and
the opportunity to venture out to Katherine Schwarzenegger the community about her new book,
see the United States. In 2012 we Would you say you’re satisfied with
will head to Savannah, Georgia to Laura’s Travels your body image? Did you know that 53%
Rock What You’ve Got. She along with a
(All trips were funded in part by Cookie Sale panel of experts will address body image,
celebrate the 100th anniversary of ofthirteen-year-old American girls are
profits.) how the media portrays girls, and how
Girl Scouts. In 2013, you can help us unhappy with their bodies and that by
decide to travel to Dallas or Chicago. 2002 - Our Cabaña, Mexico. Girl Scouts is making a difference.
the time these girls are seventeen, that
In 2014 we will head to either New 2003 - Sacramento, CA. and Yosemite When: 2 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 16
number will reach 78%!? So if you’re like
York City or California. Maybe you National Park. Where: National Center for Aviation
most girls, this is an area you may not be
enjoy c a.m.ping and spending time in 2004 - International Scout Jamboree
completely comfortable with. Training (at WATC)
the great outdoors. If so, you will not in Finland. 4004 N. Webb Road, Wichita
want to miss adventure to either the Come hear from someone who’s “been
2004 - Cozumel, Mexico. Joined Register: Attendance is free, but
Appalachian Mountains or a return to there and back.” Writer, blogger, and
friends in a nearby troop from Halstead, pre-registration is required. Go to
Yellowstone National Park.
KS for a Senior Trip to Cozumel. Leaving global activist Katherine Schwarzenegger kansasgirlscouts.org to sign up!
from New Orleans allowed them to see Laura in Savannah, GA.
For more information on travel this historic city before the damage of
opportunities, contact Virginia Hurricane Katrina. Wichita Office: 360 Lexington Road, Wichita, Kan. 67218 | (316) 684-6531 | (888) 472-3683 | Fax: (316) 684-4141
Jacobs at (885) 811-8832.
To submit stories, contact: Traci Taylor at ttaylor@gskh.org or (316) 684-6531, ext. 526
For more information on travel opportunities, contact Virginia Jacobs at (885) 811-8832.

2. Popular Summer Spots!
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland gives girls even many
For more information about any of the *events listed below, or to find more exciting events
ways to Discover, Connect, and Take Action. This
happening around the council, please visit kansasgirlscouts.org and click on “Events.”
C A L E N D A R *Information subject to change. Please visit kansasgirlscouts.org/events or call your regional office for up-to-date information.
summer, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for girls
ages five to 17. Stay for a day, or an entire week, it’s up
to you! Below you’ll discover great Girl Scout Camps
Date Event Program Level Location Time Reservation Deadline throughout your region.
April
10 Young Women of Distinction J Girl Scout Center, Wichita 2 to 2:30 p.m. 4/3/2011
10 South Central Older Girl Spring Congress, Service and Auction J (fifth grade only) Girl Scout Center, Wichita 4 to 7 p.m. 4/3/2011 Camp Four Winds
10 Basic Program Aide Training CSA Girl Scout Center, Wichita 6 to 9 p.m. 4/3/2011
9236 S. E. Quivira Road | Leon, KS
14 Red Cross First Aid and CPR Skills Testing V Girl Scout Center, Wichita 6 to 8:30 p.m. 4/7/2011 Located east of Leon, this property includes a 13 acre
16 The Great Aluminum Can Round-Up 2011 DBJCSAV Midwest Iron and Metal, Hutchinson 8 a.m. to 12p.m. See Website lake, Compass Center, Tree House and platform huts.
Animal Session: 10 to 11 a.m.;
Camp Four Winds is a great place for hiking, fishing and
16 Wild Times at the Zoo J Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita Plants Session: 1 to 2 p.m.
4/3/2011 enjoying nature.
16 Here - Fishy - Fishy - Shark! DB Exploration Place, Wichita 1 to 3 p.m. 04/03/20111
16 Program Skills Leader (PSL) SA Girl Scout Center, Wichita 2 to 3:30 p.m. 4/10/2011
18 Troop Program Aide CSA Girl Scout Center, Wichita 6 to 9 p.m. 4/10/2011
Camp Hazen
30303 Trail West Rd. S.W. | Sylvia, KS
29-30 Family Camp DBJCSA Camp Hazen, Sylvia Fri 7p.m. to Sat 4 p.m. 4/17/2011
This property is semi-primitive with a lodge,
29-30 NEW - Historic Wichita Air Overnight J Kansas Aviation Museum Fri 6 p.m. to Sat 8 a.m. 4/17/2011
two shelter pavilions and platform tents. There
May
are a variety of nature trails and a craft building
6-7 Critter Camp J Camp Four Winds, Leon Fri 7 p.m. to Sat 4 p.m. 4/24/2011 to keep you busy.
6-8 Outdoor Leadership for Older Girls CSA Camp Four Winds, Leon Fri 6:30 p.m to Sun 11 a.m. 4/24/2011
Session 1: 10 to 11:30 a.m.;
7 May Madness at Botanica DB Botanica Gardens, Wichita 4/24/2011
Session 2: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Camp Loga Vista
7 NEW - Mother/Daughter Tea Party B Apron Strings, Hutchinson 2 to 3:30 p.m. 4/24/2011 513 S. Lakeview Rd. | Wellington, KS
14 NEW - Taste of the Old West BJ Camp Hazen, Sylvia 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5/1/2011
Located on Wellington Lake, this camp has a lot to
June
offer. The cozy cabin has a large screened-in porch,
5-7 Super Troopers BJ Starwoods Out Center, Clearwater Fri 10 a.m. to Sun 11 a.m. 5/20/2011 covered deck and spacious living room with fireplace,
6-7 Firefly Fairies B Starwoods Out Center, Clearwater Mon 6 p.m. to Tues 5 p.m. 5/23/2011 kitchen and outdoor pavilion.
6-8 Campology JC Starwoods Out Center, Clearwater Mon 9 a.m. to Wed 5 p.m. 5/23/2011
Mon to Thurs;
6-9 Art Smarts Starwoods Out Center, Clearwater 5/23/2011
B
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Old Cowtown Museum
6-9 Crafty Cadettes C Starwoods Out Center, Clearwater Mon 9 a.m. to Thurs 5 p.m. 5/23/2011 1865 Museum Blvd. | Wichita, KS
Mon and Tues;
6-9 Junior Chef J Starwoods Out Center, Clearwater 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
5/23/2011 Girl Scouts help bring Old Cowtown Museum to life as
they demonstrate typical activities of girls and women
Mon to Fri;
6-10 Horses of Course JCSA Single Tree Stables, Wichita 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. daily
5/15/2011 in the 1870’s. Girls and adults participating in this
7 Best "Buds" D Girl Scout Center, Wichita 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5/15/2011 unique educational opportunity are dressed in period.
costumes and act as historical characters.
7-10 Victorian Lifestyles J Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita Tues to Fri; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily 5/15/2011
7-10 Advanced Victorian Lifestyles J Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita Tues to Fri; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily 6/1/2011
8 Frontier Fun DB Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 6/1/2011 Starwoods Outdoor Center
8-9 Brownies 'N Bonnets B Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita Wed and Thurs; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily 6/1/2011 7800 S. 103rd St. W. | Clearwater, KS
8-9 Firefly Fairies B Starwoods Out Center, Clearwater Wed 6 p.m. to Thurs 5 p.m. 5/23/2011 This 160 acre camp facility includes a lodge, tipis,
9 Brownie Action-Packed Day B Girl Scout Center, Wichita 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5/15/2011 covered wagons, platform tent unit, Science and
Nature Center, Sports Pavilion, waterfront with sand
9 Daisy Day D Starwoods Out Center, Clearwater 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5/26/2011
beach, three troop houses, Ceremony Island, nature
9-10 NEW- Let's Make Lunch J Apron Strings, Hutchinson 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5/15/2011
trails and sports trails.
10 She and Me Sleepover DB Starwoods Out Center, Clearwater Fri 5 p.m. to Sat 9 a.m. 5/27/2011
D – Daisy, B – Brownie, C – Cadette, J – Junior, S – Senior, A – Ambassador, V – Volunteer Check out opportunities at each location, and
others throughout the council
www.kansasgirlsouts.org