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This section lists community events and activities that are ongoing throughout the year. Events and Activities that occur on specific dates can be found on the monthly calendar (see button to the Left). Scroll down to the bottom of this page to find service project ideas.
Michigan State Fair
Participate in the Michigan State Fair. Click here for more details.
Karmanos Cancer Institute is sponsoring Sun Safety Programs for School Aged Children and Adolescents.
Girls will learn the importance of sun safety and ways to protect themselves.
For more information for younger girls, click here.
For information geared toward older girls click here.
2008 Amazing Girl Scout Race
Girls in at least 6th grade, test your travel and relationship skills as your team travels across Michigan in pursuit of a terrific prize and the title of “Amazing Girl Scout Race Champion”! At each stop, you will receive a clue envelope telling you what to do and where to go next. Along the way, you will encounter detours and road blocks. There will be a pit stop for each leg of the race, and the race continues until all of the teams reach the finish line and the 2008 Amazing Girl Scout Race Champions are announced. Click Here if you’d like to know more!
COld stone Creamery - Creamery tours are $6 per girl and include: the tour, a Like-it size ice cream with 2 mix-ins served in a waffle bowl they dipped and decorated themselves. Each paying participant is also given a coupon for a return visit. The tour includes making a batch of ice cream and tasting product fresh out of a batch freezer when it is done. They will demonstrate how the decorate one of their signature cakes and how they make waffle bowls & cones. Allow about 1 1/2 hours for everything.
Tours are available at 2 locations: Shelby Township (23 & Schoenherr) 586-685-2663 and Chesterfield Township (23 & Gratiot) 586-949-7800
Tours of Detroit Tours will be geared to age levels of girls. Contact Jeanette Pierce 313-268-6562 for more information
The Skate Zone - 1700 S. Livernois, Rochester Hills Call Candice at 248-601-7755 to set your troop up for a field trip.
DSO Music Festival 8 Days in June Click here: for more information Tickets from $10 - $40 some discount may apply. Call Chuck Dyer 313-576-5130 for group rates
Music, Theatre and Dance Department at Oakland University Performing a musical entitled "Brenda Bly: Teenage Detective" It's set in 1958 and follows the adventures of a teenage sleuth as she investigates an assault on the leadign lady in her shcool's end-of-term musical. They can set up backstage tours, interviews with the cast, stage makeup lessons or anything else to fulfill the theatre badge requirements. Tickets for the play are $6/person for groups and they are flexible with scheduling troops. The play will run from May 15th until June 1st. Contact Ttari Hellmer at 248-370-4578 to set up field trip.
Scrap palace of Romeo - 232 S. Main St., Romeo Troops will be able to select different options of activities to help earn badge requirements. Prices will vary depending on projects. Call Pierina at 586-344-1787 for more details Click here to visit their website.
The Henry Ford
Great Youth Group Overnight Packages! For grades 3-8.
Option 1: Great American Museum Experience (GAME) $85/person includes admission to a choice of 2 of 3 attractions, evening facilitated program, overnight accomodations in Lovett Hall dormitories, dinner, evening snack, and breakfast.
Option 2: Self-guided. $36.25/person includestickets to a choice of 2 of 3 attractions, free parking at museum, breakfast at participating hotel and a special rate at a participating hotel. Click Here: for more details.
Kalahari Resorts fall field trips
Ohio's Largest Indoor Waterpark! Call 419-433-4958 for reservations.
Great Wolf Lodge - Traverse City, MI Package rates: June 6-22, 2008 Sunday - Friday $145/night Saturday $165/night Packages include: Family Suite, round of mini golf (outdoor course), 2 full days of water park passes, movie night in GWL Theatre, crafts, Wolf Walk, Scavanger Hunt, Scouting Patch. Call 866-478-9653 mention "scouting days" or click here: and use Promo Code SCOUT
Make-a-friend Workshop
Doll, Bears and animals that you stuff dress and name. Oh, and don't forget the wishing star. Come as a group or come by yourself. You can make a Friend anytime. For more info please visit their website www.make-a-friendworkshop.com.
California Pizza Kitchen Clinton Township, Partridge Creek Mall Groups will tour the kitchen and see firsthand the different stations, everything from the pizza station to our walk in refrigerator. They will have the opportunity to make their own small pizza with the toppings they choose. 90 minute tours are at 9:00 am - afternoon and select other times. Tours are FREE and can be booked by calling 586-263-5667
Trek & Trail Call 800-354-8735 or Click here: for more information on their adventure trips.
Field Trip Factory Children learn by doing activites. Provides a fun, interactive learning environment that enhance skills in health, nutrition, literacy, math, environment, character development, animal welfare and much more. The field trips will help meet badge requiremnts, are lead by trained tour leaders, and are designed for grades K - 8. contact 800-987-6409 or Click Here: for more information.
Great Skate
Scout All Night Roller Skating Parties - $15.00 admission girls, $6.00 adults (includes skate rental, combo meal, admission pass & patch. Punch, coffee & donuts for breakfast).
Scout Lesson Program – 8 week program - $32.00 (earn scout skating patch, includes Graduation Pizza Party). Located at 29100 Hayes, Roseville, MI 48066. Call 586-777-4301 for more information.
all american screen printing field trip Print your group's personalized t-shirt & learn some cool stuff about the art of screen printing. Each guest will be provided a snack & a beverage. While you are there the girls will be asked to DO A GOOD DEED! Each girl is asked to write a letter to one of our brave defenders in the US military stationed overseas. Every letter of thanks goes out with a Patriotic t-shirt that we make for the soldiers, they are delivered to troops through their commanding officers. We ask the soldiers to write back to your Girl Scout troop, so that you may adopt a soldier. Have fun and do a good deed all in ond field trip! NEW! Purchase your Screen Printing patch at the council shop! Visit www.allamerican-tshirts.com for more information and FAQ's or call 586-997-2400
the parade company - america's thanksgiving parade Behind the scenes tours - Journey through the Parade Company's creative kingdom! Tours are conducted January - December, Monday - Saturday and last about 1 hour. Tours for groups of 20 or more $8/scout $12/adult (ask for thespecial school discount rate). Call 313-923-7400 ext. 236 for more details or visit www.theparade.org
Build A Bear Workshop
Somerset Collection V-362 2800 West Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-822-8988
www.buildabear.com
*They offer scout badge fulfillment parties.
Noah's Ark animal workshop They come to your meeting! Prices start at $10/participant to make your own stuffed plush friend, wish upon a star, name it and dress it. Contact Colleen Sikora at 586-739-6598 to schedule your own workshop.
Plaster Playhouse
Plaster Playhouse is a "Make-it and Take-it" art studio specializing in plaster crafts, mosaics, clay, and paint-your-own pottery. We offer "just for fun" outings as well as badge workshops (pottery, painting, art). We offer customized packages to each troop and will alter them to fit their individual needs. Average pricing ranges from $7.50 - $19.99 per person depending on the package or event. We offer a private party room as well as our studio space.
Plaster Playhouse is located on Sabrina Drive, off of 23 mile road, between Schoenherr and Hayes in Shelby Township. Call (586) 566-0666 or visit our website at www.plasterplayhouse.biz for more information.
Macomb Dental Care
Tour and Presentation of dental office and services. (Includes bag of toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and small toy) Please call or email for a appointment for the Tour.
Macomb Dental Care
We are located at:
15760 19 Mile Rd. Ste.A, Clinton Twp.,MI 48038
Call 586-412-1144 ask for Lana or Donna or email batradental@yahoo.com
Scrapbooking Fundraiser
Scrapbooking fundraisers sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans Hall in Utica. Since the girls have to complete certain requirements for their scrapbooking badge, we would like to help. We meet on Thursday from 6-10PM at our hall and we feature a different class every week. For $10, the girls will be able to complete projects towards their badge.
We can also help them if they need to do a fundraiser for their own group. For further info, please call Charly Mathews 586-254-7417.
Macomb Family YMCA
There is a drop-in basketball program held at the YMCA for girls and boys ages 12-16 the first and third Friday of every month, from 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm. This program is free to YMCA members and a $5 charge for non-members. For more information please contact Kyle Anderson at (586) 468-1411 ext. 212.
Inn at Ellis Square
201 West Bay Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Phone: 912-944-3348 (contact name: Ana Comacho – sales manager)
Heartfelt Hospitality Interest Project
Introducing girls to the world of hospitality.
Participation cost is $3.00 per person (includes workbook, and patch)
young chefs academy
Scout program offers a way for kids to earn a variety of badges. They will learn about the food pyramid, kitchen safety, sing girl scout songs and more.
Option 1 $10/ child (min. 10 girls) includes campfire biscuits and a Young Chefs Academy badge.
Option 2 $13/ child (min. 10 girls) they will make a pizza, get a drink, receive a Young Chefs Academy badge and get a paper chefs hat. Contact 586-797-9125 for more information.
PUMP IT UP - Shelby Township, MI Contact 586-416-4FUN or Click here: for more information.
PUMP IT UP - St Clair Shores, MI This location has fundraising & field trip programs. Call 734-564-5399 (owner's cell phone) or 586-775-7867 or Click here: for more information.
PIPSQUEAKS Birthday Party Center- Call 586-727-7771 or Click here: for more information on packages. They offer many different party/outing ideas like; phot shoot party, spa party, Karaoke party, teddy bear breakfast, foam shooter battles and much more.
American Girl- Chicago, IL 2008 Girl Scout Package - Cafe & Theater Discounts M-TH 10% off for attending one experience (cafe or theater) & 15% off for attending both; Friday 10% off for attending only the Theater or 15% on Theater tickets when attening both the Cafe and Theater. Discounted prices are for groups of 20 or more, including girls and adults. Girls must be 6 or older to attend Theater. Contact 1-877-AG PLACE for reservations or more information.
Exchange City and EarthWorks
Offers 2 simulation laboratories: EarthWorks, an environmental laboratory with four natural habitats for elementary aged Girl Scouts, and Exchange City, a mini-town of shops and government agencies in which upper elementary and middle school aged Girl Scouts run businesses, make laws and operate essential services for the community.
Click here or call 734-287-8696 for more information.
meijer gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids
Offers Girl Scout badge and Try-It programs throughout the year. Discounted rates for Girl Scouts start at $3 per person.
Click here or call 616-957-1580 for more information.
Girl Scout Workshops at Girls Empowered
Workshops for girls to encourage self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence and a positive body image. Workshops can be held at your troop or neighborhood location or at their facility in Beverly Hills. They also offer workshops for large group and neighborhood events.
Click here or call 248-642-8500 for more information.
Aerospace and Engineering workshops at
Project Inspire, Utica
Project Inspire uses aerospace simulations to promote science and engineering studies and to strengthen adult-child educational teamwork. Workshops are available for Girl Scout groups in grades 4th-8th. Prices start at $3 per girl.
Click here or call 586-991-0418 for more information.
Tea Party Castle - 52261 Van Dyke, Shelby Township Girl Scout Packages are $24/person (minimum of 12) 2 adults enter free (additional adults $10.95. Includes: 2-hour party, Dress up in Royal Princess Gown, Princess Parlor Hair & Makeup session, Princess Fashion Show, Hostess Princess, Elegant Table & Chinaware, Tea & Cookies, Dance Floor, and Framed Group Photo. EARN A BADGE! Let them know which badge you would like to earn. Optional meal $6/child and $4 additional for adults. Click here: for more informaiton. Or call 866-484-4662 to book your event.
girl Scout Programs at Hostelling International in Chicago
The Hostelling International Hostel in Chicago offers programs for Girl Scouts from around the world to meet each other and explore the city of Chicago. It's a great way to earn the "Discover the World - Girl Scouts Go Hostelling" patch. Prices start at $30 per person.
Click here or call 312-360-0300 for more information.
Girl Scout Workshops at Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing
Fun, hands-on programs to work toward Brownie Try-Its and Junior Badges. Prices range from $5-20 per person, and include all materials and museum admission.
Click here or call 517-241-4060 for more information.
Girl Scout Workshops at Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing
Hands on science museum offers interactive exhibits and workshops for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts.
For more information, click here or call 517-485-8116.
Puppet Shows at Mt. Clemens Library
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. throughout the school year. Shows are geared to kindergarten through elementary school-aged children.
For more information or to reserve a spot, click here or call 586-469-6200.
Rotary Student Exchange Program
Each year, the Mt. Clemens Rotary sponsors local high school students to spend a school year in a foreign country. This is an incredible opportunity to see the world, learn about another culture, and make lifelong friends.
Applications are available by going to www.rotary6380.com and clicking on "youth exchange" or going to www.studentexchanges.org.
Consumers Energy "Respect the Flags" for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts
This free program teaches girls the importance of the colored flags used to mark utility, cable and other underground lines; calling MISS DIG before starting a digging project; and what to do in a gas or electrical power emergency.
To schedule a presentation or learn more, contact Cristina Rea at 248-433-5798 or click here.
Girl Scout Workshops at Frankenmuth Historical Museum
The Frankenmuth Historical Museum offers Girl Scout badge, try-it and interest project workshops throughout the year. Topics include pioneer living, folk crafts, history, international understanding, and many more.
For more information, contact Michaela McInerney at (989) 652-9701 or go to http://frankenmuth.michigan.museum/.
Frankenmuth scout building - Frankenmuth, MI The City of Frankenmuth has a facility that was designed for scout use. You can host a scout group for the weekend outings or special events. The building has a large multi-purpase room with a stage, Scout flags available for ceremonies, good-sized meeting room upstairs, basic kitchen, TV/VCR, tables & chairs. it is located near a park with a playground & within walking distance to downtown. There are scout programs available through the Frankenmuth Historical Museum. Contact Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation at 989-652-3440 for more information.
girl scout workshops at Binder Park Zoo, Battle Creek
Binder Park Zoo offers a wide range of programs for all ages of Girl Scouts. Prices start at $8 per girl.
For more information and to register, go to www.binderparkzoo.org or call (269) 979-1351.
junior tours - student travel Customized Educational Tours to places like New York City, Washington DC,Atlanta, Williamsburg,Toronto, Niagra Falls, Montreal, Quebec City, Philadelphia, Boston, New Orleans, Chicago, Orlando and more. Contact 800-631-2241 or Click here: for more information.
give love, donate life patch
The Gift of Life Michigan Organ and Tissue Donation Program offers an awareness patch for all ages of Girl Scouts. To earn the patch, a 30-minute program about organ, tissue and eye donation must be completed.
The complete program can be downloaded by clicking the "education" button at www.giftoflifemichigan.org or call (800) 482-4881 for more information.
learn about banking
Two local banks offer tours for Girl Scout troops to learn about banking.
Standard Federal Bank, Grosse Pointe Woods
For more information contact April Geier at 313-886-8882
Key Bank, Shelby Township
For more information contact Pamela Summerville at 586-247-2326
Learn about Scrapbooking at Creative Memories
Creative Memories provides special scrapbooking programs for Girls Scout troops.
For more information contact Laura Castillo at (586)992-9774 or email mlscastillo@hotmail.com.
Seven Ponds nature center in Dryden, MI
Seven Ponds Nature Center offers programs for Girl Scouts throughout the year. The center is a nature sanctuary and environmental education facility of 468 acres, with 6 miles of trails. Cost per person is $4.
For more information, call (810) 796-3200 or go to http://www.geocities.com/sevenponds/.
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center in Shelby Township, MI
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center offers programs for Girl Scouts throughout the year. These include special Saturday and Sunday activities for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts. Cost is $3-$6 per girl, depending on the activity.
For more information, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope to:
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center
4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316
(586) 781-4621
www.metroparks.com
Auntie Anne's pretzels Clinton Township at Partridge Creek Mall Tours available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:00 - 6:00 or 6:30 - 7:30 Cost: $5/girls and includes materials, pretzel & small lemonade. MIN/MAX 5/20 participants. Tours will meet some requirements for the Careers Brownie Try-It & Let's Get Cooking Junior Badge. Call Peggy, Carolyn or Holly at 586-263-5587 to set up tour or for more information.
Girl Scout Workshops at Longway Planetarium in Flint
Longway Planetarium in Flint offers workshops for girls throughout the school year. Brownie Girl Scouts earn the Space Explorer Try-It, and Junior Girl Scouts earn the Sky Search Badge. Workshops are scheduled on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and cost $9.00 per person.
For more information, please call Pam Atwell at (810) 237-3402 or go to www.longwayplanetarium.com. For specific Sky Search workshop information, click here. For space explorer workshop information, click here.
Ann arbor hands-on museum scout progams
They offer a variety of badge programs for Daisy - Seniors. Prices range from $4.25 - $20. They also offer a Camp-In program for $26/person Whick includes 3 hands-on workshops, snack, breakfast, museum exploration, patch, overnight "campsite" badge earned. Visit www.aahom.org/scouts for more information.
Science Badge and Try-It Workshops Detroit Science Center
The Detroit Science Center offers various Girl Scout Try-It and Badge workshops throughout the year. They also have fascinating hands-on exhibits, an IMAX theater, and planetarium. The museum is open 7 days a week. Workshops are offered on weekends and range in price from $10-$23 per girl. Prices include admission to the center, workshop materials, badge or patch, and in some cases planetarium admission and a snack.
For more information, please go to www.detroitsciencecenter.org or call (313) 577-8400, option 5
detroit science center overnight camp-ins
The Detroit Science Center offers several camp-in programs for Girl-Scouts. Prices are $30 per person and include a late night snack, nutritious breakfast, a morning IMAX Dome Theatre film and a Science Center patch. Recommended for scouts in grades 3-6.
For more information, please go to www.detroitsciencecenter.org or call 313-577-8400, option 5
Girl Scout Programs at Cranbrook Institute of Science
Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, offers a variety of programs for Brownie – Senior Girl Scouts. Programs are hands-on and cover science exploration and science careers. Topics include chemistry, physics, nature, geology, weather, space exploration, and many others. They can even customize a program just for your troop. Programs are offered on weekday evenings and Saturdays, and most of them cost $9 per girl.
For more information and a registration form go to http://science.cranbrook.edu or call (248) 645-3210.
Mackinaw city getaways - Special 2 day Girl Scout Packages starting at $30 per girl. Includes Hot Breakfast, Unlimited access to Indoor Waterpark, ferry trip to Mackinac Island, admission to Fort Mackinac, Mini-golf at Animal Tracks or Trapper's Creek , a historical tour of the Mackinac Old Time Trolley and campfire on the beach with smores. Many other options to cutomize your trip. Contact 800-577-3113 or Click here for more information.
Crocker House Museum Mt. Clemens, Michigan
The Crocker House Museum in Mt. Clemens features a late Victorian home life experience. It is open Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and the first weekends of each month, Saturday-Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Special programs offered include children’s etiquette classes, tea parties, apron making, spinning wool, story telling and holiday themed events.
For more information, please call (586) 465-2488.
Murray Hotel on Mackinac Island
Girl Scout package:
Stay on the island for 2 nights: $63.95 per student - $85.45 per adult
Includes: lodging, self guided tour of Fort Mackinac, round trip ferry passage & free parking, deluxe continental breakfast.
Available: May – June, September – October (Sunday thru Thursday only)
For reservations call: 1-800-4-MACKINAC or 1-800-462-2546
Community Theatre of howell
Group discounts (for 10 or more, 20+ for youth shows). Badge packets are available for Juniors (Theater badge) and Brownies (Let's Pretend try-it). Disney's Mulan, Jr. June 27, 28, & 29 (all tickets $9 for groups of 20+)
For more information and pricing contact Carla Pacek at 734-878-0166 or wascross@comcast.net
Service Project Idea: Vision HOPE -
Vision HOPE is a non-profit 501c3 organization that sponsors Champions for Life Kids' Camp each summer. Champions for Life Kids' Camp offers abused, neglected and abandon Foster children from our local communities to grow in confidence, as they encounter new experiences at camp. Vision HOPE sincerely believes in the power of "Kids helping Kids". We hope you will join our efforts to enrich the lives of children who truly need it, while instilling the power of giving in your girls. Projects such as: car washes, bake sales, bottle drive, Clothing drive, etc.
Contact:
Sue Pace
Director of Community Relations
Vision HOPE
31700 Couchez Street, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48082
586.791.3590
sue@visionhope.info
www.visionhope.org
service project idea: Michigan humane society - rochester hills center for animal care Kitty Fort Project - Make a kitty fort to help relieve stress for the cats in the Facility, then goes with them into their adoptive home! Some picures and directions are on the website www.michiganhumane.org Snuggles & Cuddles Project - Make a blanket fo a cat to take into their new homes!! Contact Cindy Scheuer at 248-799-7400 for more information
service project idea: Leaps and bounds family services - 8129 Packard, Warren They are looking for teens who would like ot volunteer to mentor preschoolers in early learning activities. The group meets every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Training is provided. This is a great way for teems to complete their high school's required community service hours.
Contact Denise Dorsz for more information at 586-759-3895.
Service project idea: the refuge - Family youth interventions - Mt. Clemens, MI FYI is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on donations!
THE REFUGE WISH LIST: Masking & scotch tape, composition books, stamps, white & colored copy paper, post-it notes, index cards, drawing paper, colored pencils, paint brushes, washable paints, gel pens, stencils, rulers, NEW dishtowels, bathroom cleanser, kitchen spray cleaner, light bulbs, Lysol, garbage bags, toilet paper, tissues, batteries (AA & C),Kool-aid, cereal, snack foods, soup, canned fruits & vegetables, condiments, fruit juice, pop-tarts, jelly, NEW underwear & sockstoothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, liquid body soap, NEW combs & brushes, NEW razors, and shaving cream. NEW GAMES: Life, Monopoly, Pictionary, Payday, PS2 & XBOX OTHER ITEMS WANTED: foosball table, gift certificates, TV-VCR-DVD combo. Contact 586-463-7338 for more information.
Service Project Idea:
Gardens of Clinton, Senior Apartments
Gardens of Clinton is a retirement community of approximately 40 residents ranging in age from 60 to 95. Their residents are independent and active. They would love to work with troops who are willing to come in and do crafts, sing-alongs, etc. There is also volunteer potential for older girls working on service hours for their silver/gold award. Please contact Cindy Yerke directly at 586-790-1100 if you are interested!
service project idea: Remembrance reflection response An online program from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum A free online program that encourages young people to think about the lessons of the Holocaust. They will have the opportunity to Remember a child whe might otherwise be forgotten, Reflect on the past and what it means for us today, and Respond to the present through her own commitment to acts designed to help repair the world. Click here to enroll & get started.
Service project idea
collect items for the misd bilingual department
Macomb Intermediate School District's (MISD) Bilingual Department is looking for the following donations: 33 toys for Christmas New Haven/Anchor Bay areas' Kindergarten classes and 1st grade classes. 11 girls (K) and 9 boys (K) 9 girls (1st graders) and 4 boys (1st graders)
For more information please contact Vicky Riley at (586) 322-1057.
Service Project Idea:
DONATE TO CATHOLIC SERVICES OF MACOMB sENIOR ciTIZEN pROGRAM
Catholic Services of Macomb are in need of the following items all year long for the Senior Citizen program: Baby wipes, Depends (all sizes), Kitchen Supplies (paper products, like paper towels plastic cups etc.), Bags of coffee, Tea bags, Prizes for their Bingo games ($1.00 store small prizes for adults), Travel size shampoos, and lotions.
For more information contact Bonnie or Ann (586) 412-8494 (8-5, M-F/ workdays).
Service Project Idea:
Collect Professional Clothing for Women in Need
CARE is collecting clean, gently used or new professional clothing, suits, shoes and purses for women in need in Macomb County.
For more information, contact Sharon Essix at CARE at 586-541-2273, ext. 123, or click here.
Service Project Idea:
Help to Build Homes with Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity builds homes for people in need in Macomb County. They even have a special group called "Women Build" that promotes the involvement of women in home construction. Girls can also use troop funds to purchase and decorate wooden studs for the new homes through the "Design-A-Stud" program. Cost is $10 and includes the 2X4 stud and paint.
For more information, go to www.womenbuild.macombhabitat.org or call Pam at (586)773-2512.
Service Project Idea:
Help out the Hungry in Southeast Michigan
Gleaners Community Food Bank offers many opportunities for Girl Scouts to volunteer at their Detroit, Pontiac and Warren centers. Girls can help pack food boxes, hold food, spice, and personal care item drives, or make ceramic bowls for their Empty Bowls program.
For more information, go to www.gcfb.org or call Denise Leduc at 248-332-1473, ext. 32.
service Project Idea:
Support our troops serving in the military
The USA Department of Defense has requested that Girl Scouts support service women and men in ways that increase their morale while ensuring their safety in active duty. Click here for details and great ideas.
Service Project Idea:
Help Out Your Homeless Neighbors in Macomb County
Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST) provides shelter and food to many homeless families in Macomb County. They are in need of some specific items: Bath-sized towels, washcloths, and twin-sized blankets.
For more information, please call (586) 468-0775 or go to www.mcrest.org.
Service Project Idea:
Assist Ford Motor Company with their wildlife program
Ford Motor Company is looking for volunteers to assist in planting seedlings, a wild flower garden, a butterfly garden, and with building bird houses.
For more infomration, please call Daniel Vernier at (313)805-2309 or email him at dvernie1@ford.com
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