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Girls in kindergarten through grade 12 learn and practice leadership in an all-girl enviroment as they discover new talents, skills, and strengths; connect with other girls; and take action in their communities. Trained leaders and other adult volunteers help girls to practice their decision-making skills, build teamwork, develop healthy and positive self-esteem, strengthen values, and form caring relationships. Girls make friends and memories that will last throughout their lives.
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience and all programs and activities – from troop meetings to camping, engineering to arts, science to service projects – are designed to challenge and prepare girls for the future. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Learn more about Girl Scouts and troops forming in your area at an informational new member event by clicking the flower button. Please check back often as new member events are being added regularly.
If you are unable to attend a new member event or you do not see one listed in your area at this time, please complete a Girl Scout Interest Indicator or contact Girl Scouts at 651-227-8835 or 800-845-0787.
To learn more about the Girl Scout program, check out The Girl Scout Leadership Experience under Programs.
See River Valleys Girl Scouts in the newest recruitment commercial, which aired on a variety of Charter and Comcast cable stations during September. River Valleys' Commercial.
Fall Product Program
Welcome to the 2009 Fall Product Program! This year, Girl Scouts throughout River Valleys will “Unlock the Mystery” as they work together as GSIs (Girl Scout Investigators). The Fall Product Program is an easy, fun way for troops to earn money to support their fall and winter activities and community service projects, as well as earn fun awards and recognitions. Troops can chose to participate by giving friends and family an opportunity to purchase high quality nut and chocolate items from Ashdon Farms, QSP magazine subscriptions or renewals, or both! Girls can involve friends and family who live outside the River Valleys area with the opportunity to purchase magazines online from QSP. View more FPP webpages here.
Leadership Conference Adult Enrichment Event
“Harvest Your Potential” at the Leadership Conference by learning great new ideas that you can take back to your troop, increasing your skills as a Girl Scout leader, or by fulfilling your required training.
Leadership Conference is Saturday, November 7, at Gloria Dei Lutheran in Redwood Falls, 301 North Lincoln Street; from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. A continental breakfast, lunch, and patch are included in the registration fee.
The deadline for registration has been extended to Monday, November 2. Register here.
2010 Regional Cookie Rallies
Count down to Cookie Go-Day (January 16) and join the fun at one of four River Valleys regional cookie rallies on January 9. Girl Scouts from across the council will come together to celebrate the new cookie season and participate in fun program activities. 
Learn cookie safety, complete a cookie craft project, play cookie games, and taste the new cookie, "Thank U Berry Munch."
Register now for regional cookie rallies in: (click on the location to register)
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Program Essentials
Program Essentials is the core plan that girls and leaders use to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
in River Valleys. The national Girl Scout Leadership Journeys curriculum is the foundation of Program Essentials,
which is complemented by additional skill building activities.
Service unit volunteers and River Valleys’ staff have heard new (and sometimes experienced) leaders who have asked: “What should I being doing with my girls?” Program Essentials is the tool leaders and volunteers have asked for to guide them as they deliver a fun, well-rounded Girl Scout core program for the entire year. Along with the Leadership Journeys curriculum, we’ve drawn from the best-of-the-best of activities in Girl Scouts that have resonated with girls. Girls and troops may add additional activities should they want to further explore particular interests.
For more information about Program Essentials, view the Frequently Asked Questions.
Featured Council-sponsored Programs
Here are some featured council-sponsored program event from each of our service center areas. To register or learn more about these featured programs, click on the link on the title. Don’t forget to check out or register for the nearly 1,100 other council-sponsored programs for girls to enjoy.
Saturday, October 31
1 - 5 p.m.
Gale Woods Farm — Minnetrista, MN
Search for Hazel the Halloween cow! While on the search for Hazel, enjoy “spirited” events including: bonfires, take-home crafts, harvest games, making apple cider, scavenger hunts, wagon rides, friendly ghost hikes, and the annual build-a-scarecrow competition. Bring supplies to build your scarecrow--straw will be provided. Remember to dress in your costume.
Sunday, January 31
12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ironwood Springs Ranch, Stewartville, MN
$15/Girl; $15/Adult
Registration Deadline: 1/14/2010
Celebrate the season in a winter wonderland at Ironwood Springs Ranch. Enjoy two hours of extreme snow tubing, a funky snowgirl contest, as well as many other crafts and activities. When you're ready to relax, gather around a fire for a cup of hot cocoa or cider and warm cookies. Families and troops are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, November 7
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Emmanuel Christian Center, Fridley, MN
$16/Girl; $0/Adult
Explore the world of acting! Practice your skills during several workshops - performing your ideas (Act It Out), expressing different emotions for all to hear (Belt It Out), applying stage make-up (Changing Faces), and choosing props and costumes (Dress It Up). Come for a morning of fun with activities led by high school theater students. Each girl will earn and receive the Let's Pretend Try-It or Theater badge.
Saturday, November14
9 a.m. - noon
Hamline University Law School, St. Paul, MN
$7/Girl; $0/Adult
Explore how laws impact your life. Discover the origin of our laws and the ideas they are based on - justice, equality, authority, freedom, civil order. Learn how they work and who works with them. Participate in or observe a mock trial and meet women lawyers, judges, and lawmakers who have chosen law as a career. Receive a participation patch.
Saturday, November 21
1 - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Plymouth, MN
$6/Girl; $0/Adult
They say "money makes the world go 'round." Discover how to start or continue saving money and develop good money habits through fun games and activities. Earn and receive the Money Sense badge.
Save the Date - April 8, 2010 Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys will hold its second annual Women of Distinction luncheon on April 8, 2010. Women of Distinction honors and celebrates eight local women whose determination and leadership makes them positive role models for today’s girls. These women are outstanding leaders in their professions and in our communities. They inspire girls to achieve their goals and dreams.
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Boys, looking to join Cub Scouts? Visit www.northernstarbsa.org (Twin Cities Metro/western Wisconsin), www.GamehavenBSA.org (Rochester/southeastern Minnesota area) or www.twinvalleybsa.org (Mankato/southwestern Minnesota area). River Valleys and the Northern Star Council, Gamehaven Council, and Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America are separate organizations, collaborating in communications efforts to help ensure that all grade school youth are invited to enjoy the benefits of a Scouting experience in their communities.
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