Special Events for 2012
Here's a math equation for you! No school equals time for fun! There will be lots to choose from for this summer vacation! Girls will be swimming, playing tennis, conducting experiments, doing AMAZEing things!
Geek Squad Summer Academy is coming to Baton Rouge August 2-3 and New Orleans, August 25-26
Summer just got a little "cooler" for girls interested in the latest in technology. Best Buy's Geek Squad Summer Academy is being offered to girls, ages 10 to 14, in Baton Rouge, Thursday, August 2 - Friday, August 3 and in New Orleans Saturday, August 25-26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for more.
Start your summer off with a SPLASH!
Together with the YMCA Capital Area Girl Scouts Louisiana East is proud to offer SPLASH - Learn to Swim Program!
YMCA Splash Week consists of four, 30-minute sessions each day of the week. Targeted at both children and parents, the sessions teach water safety practices and basic swimming skills. Sessions are offered throughout the day to accommodate parents’ schedules: morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available.
Once you complete your SPLASH week, you are encouraged to register for reduced cost swim lessons! In the swim lessons, you will improve your swim strokes and enjoy the YMCA pools. More information will be provided after registration.
AGES: All girls ages 5 – 11
COST: $2 per girl. Price covers full week of SPLASH sessions.
CAPACITY: Minimum 12, Maximum 48 participants per location; 12 per time slot.
REGISTRATION OPENS: Sunday, April 15, 2012
DEADLINE: May 16, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.
REGISTRATION: Choose which date and location you want to attend. Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form by clicking here for each individual and mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121. Fax: 504-733-8219.
Confirmations will be emailed upon receipt of registration.
Staff Contact: Marissa Baham at 225-927-8946, ext. 1224 or mbaham@gsle.org
Notes: Adults will participate in dry land workshops and each girl is encouraged to bring an adult. Please check-in participant with the council representative. Event locations maybe cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.
Four locations to choose from!
A C Lewis YMCA, C. B. Pennington Jr. YMCA, Dow Westside YMCA, and ExxonMobil YMCA
WHEN: Monday, May 21- Thursday, May 24, 2012
Event Codes are based on time slots, please make sure you select the code that corresponds with your desired time.
| MAY 21-24 2012 | EVENT CODE | WHERE |
| 5 pm | ACSP1A | AC LEWIS YMCA |
| 5:40 pm | ACSP1B | |
| 6:15 pm | ACSP1C | |
| 6:55 pm | ACSP1D | |
| MAY 21-24 2012 | EVENT CODE | WHERE |
| 5:15 pm | CPBS1A | C. B. PENNINGTON JR. YMCA |
| 6 pm | CPBS1B | |
| 6:45 pm | CPBS1C | |
| 7:30 pm | CPBS1D | |
| MAY 21-24 2012 | EVENT CODE | WHERE |
| 5 pm | DWSP1A | DOW WESTSIDE YMCA |
| 5:40 pm | DWSP1B | |
| 6:15 pm | DWSP1C | |
| 6:55 pm | DWSP1D | |
| MAY 21-24 2012 | EVENT CODE | WHERE |
| 4 pm | EMSP1A | ExxonMobil YMCA |
| 4:30 pm | EMSP1B | |
| 6 pm | EMSP1C | |
| 6:45 pm | EMSP1D |
Tennis Anyone?
Would you like to add your name to the list of top female tennis players – Venus Williams, Steffi Graf, Anna Kournikova, Martina Hingis, Serena Williams, Monica Seles, Maria Sharapova, and Chris Evert?
Then start your journey here!
Join the United States Tennis Association for a day of fast paced action as you discover the world of tennis! Professional instructors will teach fundamentals of the game and describe how you can improve your backhand, or just hit it over the net! This non-competitive workshop is ideal for learning the game or improving your game and having a day of fun on the courts!
AGES: All girls ages 6 – 14
COST: $7per girl. Price includes use of all needed equipment and free USTA memberships to girls 10 & under. Information regarding Jr. Team Tennis team participation opportunities will be available. Girls should bring their own water supply and snacks.
CAPACITY: Minimum 15, Maximum 50 participants per location
REGISTRATION OPENS: Monday, April 30, 2012
DEADLINE: Friday, June 1, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.
REGISTRATION: Choose which date and location you want to attend. Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form by clicking here for each individual and mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121. Fax: 504-733-8219.
Confirmations will be mailed/emailed upon receipt of registration.
Staff Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle.org
Notes: Adult will not participate in workshop, but may stay and observe during the event. Please check-in participant with the council representative. No tagalongs (younger brothers or sisters.) They may also observe, but will not be participating. Each event date will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.
Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for these TENNIS workshops.
Six dates and locations to choose from!
| WHEN | EVENT CODE | WHERE |
| Saturday, June 9 9 am – 12 pm |
TA0101 | Independence Park Tennis Center, |
| Saturday, June 16 9 am – 12 pm |
TA0401 | Atkinson-Stern Tennis Center 4025 South Saratoga Street New Orleans, LA 70115 |
| Saturday, June 16 9 am – 12 pm |
TA0201 | Thibodaux Civic Center Tennis Courts 310 N. Canal Blvd. Thibodaux, LA 70301 |
| Saturday, June 23 11 am – 2 pm |
TA0301 | Cross Gates Family Fitness 200 North Military Road Slidell, LA 70461 |
| Saturday, June 30 9 am – 12 pm |
TA0202 | Grand Ridge Golf Club 500 Willowdale Blvd. Luling, LA 70070 |
| Saturday, July 21 9 am – 12 pm |
TA0102 | Independence Park Tennis Center, 750 Independence Blvd Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 |
SEW EASY SEW FUN
Want to learn the basics of Sewing. For those who thought sewing was a lost art or thought they could never learn to sew, think again. This program will teach basic sewing principles with step by step hands on instruction. Make several fun and easy projects. Stitch for others by completing a service project.
AGES: Girls entering grades 4th through 12th
COST: $100 per week or $112 for non Girl Scout.
REGISTRATION OPENS: Now
REGISTRATION: Girls may register for one week or all four weeks. The Intermediate class will introduce some new skills and be better suited to someone who has been in camp before or has completed fourth grade.but girls will be welcomed any week. Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form by clicking here for each individual and mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121. Fax: 504-733-8219.
Confirmations will be mailed/emailed upon receipt of registration.
Staff Contact: Aline Jacobs or cadet@eatel.com or Jill Pollard at 504-733-8220, ext. 2238 or jpollard@gsle.org
| WHEN | EVENT CODE | CLASS | WHERE |
| Monday, June 4 to Friday, June 8 9 am – 3 pm |
SE0101 |
BASIC | GSLE Regional Office |
| Monday, June 11 to Friday, June 15 9 am – 3 pm |
SE0102 | INTERMEDIATE | GSLE Regional Office Program Center 545 Colonial Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 |
Canceled |
SE0103 | BASIC | GSLE Regional Office Program Center 545 Colonial Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 |
| Canceled Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3 9 am – 3 pm |
SE0104 | INTERMEDIATE | GSLE Regional Office Program Center 545 Colonial Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 |
*Check back here — throughout the spring and summer — as additional Special Event opportunities are added.
