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Council-sponsored programs



Council-sponsored programs are developed based upon the Girl Scout Leadership Experience which engages girls in discovering themselves, connecting with others and taking action to make the world a better place. 

View upcoming programs on our calendar at right.  Ready to register? 

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When you attend council programs, don't forget to bring a health history form along for each participant.

Got an idea?  Talk with our program team
Our program team goal is to be responsive to the needs and interests of girls throughout the entire council through regional girl/adult programming groups.  This is a great opportunity for girls and adults to learn about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and shape the future of council programs. If you would like to be a part of this creative process or have ideas for dynamic, meaningful programs for girls, let us know – we want to hear from you!

Contact Tricia Andrews, Leadership Program Manager
tandrews@gslakesandpines.org.

Council program calendar

Programs are listed below or you can view the entire program guide.  Please note that the programs listed below include rescheduled and additional council sponsored programs and events that are not included in the program guide.


Each Wednesday we update a to give you an idea of program availability.  For the most up to date Program Status Report information or for additional details about individual programs, contact program@gslakesandpines.org.

CANCELLED-Planetarium Party

Friday, Feb 19, 2010 - Saturday, Feb 20, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Hibbing Community College, Hibbing, MN
Discover space, stars and beyond with an evening of fun and educational activities in the planetarium.
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Myster Dinner Party

Friday, Feb 19, 2010
5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Sauk Rapids, MN
Attend a dinner party and connect clues!
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Iron Chef Cook-Off

Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 - Friday, Feb 19, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Milaca, MN
Cook a menu item featuring a ‘secret ingredient’ in the Girl Scout version of the cable show Iron Chef.
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Manners Matter

Saturday, Feb 20, 2010
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Hayward, WI
Ever wonder why you get told to take your elbows off the table or to chew with your mouth closed?
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Winter Fun at Roundelay

Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010
7:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Camp Roundelay
Enjoy the winter at camp!
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CANCELLED-Zoo Snooze

Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world.
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Dolphins Dusk to Dawn

Friday, Feb 26, 2010 - Saturday, Feb 27, 2010
6:30 PM to 10:00 AM
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
Spend the night with a naturalist from the MN Zoo
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Women In Aviation

Friday, Feb 26, 2010 - Saturday, Feb 27, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 AM
St. Cloud, MN
Thanks to funding provided by a Lockheed Martin STEM Career Exploration Grant, girls are invited to team up with the Aviation Department at St. Cloud State University and Girls With Wings to learn about women in aviation.
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Program Aide Training with Arts and Crafts Concentration

Friday, Feb 26, 2010 - Saturday, Feb 27, 2010
7:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Brainerd, MN
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Horizons

Saturday, Feb 27, 2010
8:00 AM to 4:00 AM
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Join the women of SCSU’s Society of Women Engineers
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Wonders of Science

Saturday, Feb 27, 2010
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Brainerd, MN
Ever wonder how something is made, or why it works the way it does?
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CANCELLED-Sleep with the Sharks

Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 - Sunday, Feb 28, 2010
6:45 PM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium
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Zoo Snooze

Friday, Mar 5, 2010 - Saturday, Mar 6, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world. Explore the bear-necessities of their lives, the differences between them, and the importance of conserving bears and their habitat.
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Ace of Cakes

Saturday, Mar 6, 2010
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Foley, MN
Celebrate the Girl Scout birthday by decorating a cake!
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Chef’s Hat

Saturday, Mar 6, 2010
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Hibbing Community College, Hibbing, MN
Explore the profession of being a Chef
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Girl Scout Day at the MN Zoo

Saturday, Mar 6, 2010
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
Join us for a special day dedicated to ALL Girl Scouts!
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Groovy Girl Party

Saturday, Mar 6, 2010 - Saturday, Feb 6, 2010
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Staples, MN
As a parent of girls, are you looking for dolls that represent girls positively and are still fun for your daughters to play with?
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Relax! Spa Night-rescheduled from 3/24/10

Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Rasmussen College, St. Cloud, MN
Enjoy an evening of pampering as you explore foot soaks, paraffin dips, facials and chair massages.
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CANCELLED-Sleep with the Sharks

Friday, Mar 12, 2010 - Saturday, Mar 13, 2010
6:45 PM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium
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Midnight at the Museum

Friday, Mar 12, 2010 - Saturday, Mar 13, 2010
3:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Become immersed in the excitement and wonder of science.
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Iron Chef Cook-Off - Bayfield-rescheduled to 3/27/10

Saturday, Mar 13, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Bayfield, WI
Cook a menu item featuring a ‘secret ingredient’ in the Girl Scout version of the cable show Iron Chef.
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Iron Chef Cook-Off

Saturday, Mar 13, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Willmar, MN
Cook a menu item featuring a ‘secret ingredient’ in the Girl Scout version of the cable show Iron Chef.
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Planetarium Party

Friday, Mar 19, 2010 - Saturday, Mar 20, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Hibbing Community College, Hibbing, MN
Discover space, stars and beyond with an evening of fun and educational activities in the planetarium. Sleep in the domed theatre.
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Girl’s Night Out at the Mall 2010!

Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010
7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Hibbing Irongate Plaza, Hibbing, MN
Get set for a night of fun! Dancin’ to the DJ, spa pampering, crafts, games, cheerleaders
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Midnight at the Museum

Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010
3:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Become immersed in the excitement and wonder of science.
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On Your Own

Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Hibbing Irongate Plaza, Hibbing, MN
Start now to create your own success for after high school!
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Zoo Snooze

Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world. Explore the bear-necessities of their lives, the differences between them, and the importance of conserving bears and their habitat.
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Relax! Spa Night-rescheduled to 3/10/10

Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010 - Sunday, Mar 21, 2010
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Rasmussen College, St. Cloud, MN
Enjoy an evening of pampering as you explore foot soaks, paraffin dips, facials and chair massages.
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Dolphins Dusk to Dawn

Friday, Mar 26, 2010 - Saturday, Mar 27, 2010
6:30 PM to 10:00 AM
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
Spend the night with a naturalist from the MN Zoo
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Maple Syruping-Overnight

Friday, Mar 26, 2010 - Saturday, Mar 27, 2010
7:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Camp Shingobee Timbers, Walker MN
Discover how maple syrup gets from the tree to your table.
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CLOSED-Sleep with the Sharks

Friday, Mar 26, 2010 - Saturday, Mar 27, 2010
6:45 PM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium
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BSU Sports Night

Friday, Mar 26, 2010
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Bemidji University Rec Center
Come out for an evening of fun at Bemidji State University Rec Center!
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Iron Chef Cook-Off - Bayfield-rescheduled from 3/13/10

Saturday, Mar 27, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Bayfield, WI
Cook a menu item featuring a ‘secret ingredient’ in the Girl Scout version of the cable show Iron Chef.
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Little Green Thumbs

Saturday, Mar 27, 2010
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Alexandria, MN
Put your green thumb skills to the test and discover what it’s like to plant a garden, Girl Scout style!
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Maple Syruping-Overnight

Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 - Sunday, Mar 28, 2010
7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Camp Shingobee Timbers, Walker MN
Discover how maple syrup gets from the tree to your table.
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Science Matters

Saturday, Mar 27, 2010
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Morris, MN
Engineers take scientific knowledge and make useful things from it, such as cars, bridges and computers.
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Girl Scout Night at the College

Friday, Apr 9, 2010
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Haehn Campus Center, College of St. Benedict,
Join campus athletes and students for an active night of sports!
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Zoo Snooze

Friday, Apr 9, 2010 - Saturday, Apr 10, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world. Explore the bear-necessities of their lives, the differences between them, and the importance of conserving bears and their habitat.
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Sleep with the Sharks

Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 - Sunday, Apr 11, 2010
6:45 PM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium.
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Get Moving!

Saturday, Apr 10, 2010
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Superior, WI
How do you detect a draft? How much energy is that building using? Get Moving! is the Junior level focus from the It’s Your Planet - Love It!
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Maple Syruping-Day Program

Saturday, Apr 10, 2010
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Camp Austin, Chisholm, MN
Discover how maple syrup gets from the tree to your table.
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Maple Syruping-Day Program

Sunday, Apr 11, 2010
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Camp Austin, Chisholm, MN
Discover how maple syrup gets from the tree to your table.
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Midnight at the Museum

Friday, Apr 16, 2010 - Saturday, Apr 17, 2010
3:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Become immersed in the excitement and wonder of science.
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Camp Cookie 3

Friday, Apr 16, 2010 - Saturday, Apr 17, 2010
Camp Cookie 3
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Love your Mother Earth

Saturday, Apr 17, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Headwaters Science Center, Bemidji, MN
The earth needs your help! Fight pollution -
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Please Pass the Bread

Saturday, Apr 17, 2010
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
St. Cloud, MN
As you become a teenager you become more aware of other people’s mannerisms.
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Wolf Center Overnight

Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 - Sunday, Apr 18, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 AM
International Wolf Center, Ely, MN
Sleep and eat with wolves (through a viewing window); learn about their daily life and habits.
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Brownie Mystery Overnight

Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 - Sunday, Apr 18, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Headwaters Science Center, Bemidji, MN
Something mysterious has happened at the Science Center! Evidence needs to be analyzed.
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Savannah Days - location change

Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 - Sunday, Apr 18, 2010
Starting at: 9:00 AM
Spooner, WI
Travel back to Juliette’s time! The aroma of freshly baked bread, homemade butter and jam that you have prepared will entice us to our afternoon tea to celebrate Juliette’s birthday.
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Midnight at the Museum

Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 - Sunday, Apr 25, 2010
3:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Become immersed in the excitement and wonder of science.
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Sleep with the Sharks

Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 - Sunday, Apr 25, 2010
6:45 PM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium
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Zoo Snooze

Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 - Sunday, Apr 25, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world.
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Oink, Baa, Cluck, Moo!

Friday, Apr 30, 2010 - Saturday, May 1, 2010
6:30 PM to 9:00 AM
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
During this funky farm overnight adventure hang out with calves, piglets, chicks, sheep, goats, horses, and even humans!
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Savannah Days

Friday, Apr 30, 2010 - Saturday, May 1, 2010
7:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Camp Austin
Travel back to Juliette's time!
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Wolf Center Overnight

Saturday, May 1, 2010 - Sunday, May 2, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 AM
International Wolf Center, Ely, MN
leep and eat with wolves (through a viewing window); learn about their daily life and habits.
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Program Aide Training with Outdoor Skills Concentration

Saturday, May 1, 2010 - Sunday, May 2, 2010
7:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Camp Austin, Chisholm, MN
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Space Day

Saturday, May 1, 2010
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
St. Cloud, MN
Sponsored by a Lockheed Martin STEM Career Exploration Grant, Space Day is an event for Girl Scouts to discover the wonders of the universe through hands-on program stations.
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Sleep with the Sharks

Friday, May 7, 2010 - Saturday, May 8, 2010
6:45 PM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium
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Springtime Campout

Friday, May 7, 2010 - Saturday, May 8, 2010
6:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Camp Shingobee Timbers, Walker, MN
Sleep out under the spring stars...
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Zoo Snooze-rescheduled to 5/14/10

Friday, May 7, 2010 - Saturday, May 8, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo,Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world.
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Hootin’ and Howlin’

Friday, May 7, 2010 - Saturday, May 8, 2010
6:30 PM to 9:00 AM
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
Come on down to the MN Zoo and join a zoo naturalist for a hootin’ and howlin’ good time.
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Backyard Birding

Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Hartley Nature Center, Duluth
Robins, blue jays, chickadees too! Learn all about our backyard feathered friends
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Down on the Farm

Saturday, May 8, 2010
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
oin the fun at the Wells Fargo Family Farm at the MN Zoo as we usher in spring with fun that’ll have you jumping in your boots!
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Nature Adventurer

Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Hartley Nature Center, Duluth
Take on the challenge of finding what is lurking under the rocks, secret hideouts and in the pond at Hartley Nature Center
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Picnic with the Bears

Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Mora, MN
Take your teddy bear or other favorite stuffed animal on a picnic as your learn about making friends, choosing good friends, and how to be a good friend to others.
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Say Cheese!

Friday, May 14, 2010 - Saturday, May 8, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Lisa’s Country Gallery, Kimball, MN
Say Cheese! We hear it all the time at events and Girl Scout gatherings, but do we really know what’s happening behind the scenes of a camera?
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Planetarium Party

Friday, May 14, 2010 - Saturday, May 15, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Hibbing Community College, Hibbing, MN
Discover space, stars and beyond with an evening of fun and educational activities in the planetarium. Sleep in the domed theatre.
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Camp Cookie 2

Friday, May 14, 2010 - Saturday, May 15, 2010
Camp Shingobee Timbers, Walker, MN
Camp Cookie 2
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Zoo Snooze-rescheduled from 5/7/10

Friday, May 14, 2010 - Saturday, May 15, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world.
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Scrap It!

Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
St. Cloud, MN
You’ve completed another year of school and Girl Scout activities, now it’s time to put those memories on paper!
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Who Let the Dogs Out - Again!

Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Virginia, MN
Our second annual dog extravaganza!
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Wolf Center Overnight

Saturday, May 15, 2010 - Sunday, May 16, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 AM
International Wolf Center, Ely, MN
Sleep and eat with wolves (through a viewing window); learn about their daily life and habits.
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Sleep with the Sharks

Friday, May 21, 2010 - Saturday, May 22, 2010
6:45 AM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium
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Growlin’ with the Grizzlies

Friday, May 21, 2010 - Saturday, May 22, 2010
6:30 PM to 9:00 AM
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
Imagine yourself face-to-face with a grizzly bear or laughing at the playful antics of sea otters.
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Zoo Snooze

Saturday, May 22, 2010 - Sunday, May 23, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world. Explore the bear-necessities of their lives, the differences between them, and the importance of conserving bears and their habitat.
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Pizza Garden Rainbow

Saturday, May 22, 2010 - Sunday, May 23, 2010
1:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Camp Austin, Chisholm, MN
Brownies, head out to Camp Austin and plant the Pizza Garden!
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Squiggles and Wiggles

Saturday, May 22, 2010
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Camp Austin, Chisholm, MN
Daisies, come out to Camp Austin and meet Squiggles and Wiggles, the camp worms, and all their friends working hard at composting our garbage!
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Horsing Around

Saturday, Jun 5, 2010 - Sunday, Jun 6, 2010
Starting at: 2:00 PM
Camp Roundelay, Minong, WI
Exclusively for Super Top Sellers!
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Lakes and Pines Boot Camp

Saturday, Jun 5, 2010
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN
Experience military life at Camp Ripley and learn how to use a compass, tie specialty knots and learn basic survival skills.
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Wolf Center Overnight

Saturday, Jun 5, 2010 - Sunday, Jun 6, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 AM
International Wolf Center, Ely, MN
Sleep and eat with wolves (through a viewing window); learn about their daily life and habits.
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Dolphins Dusk to Dawn

Friday, Jun 11, 2010 - Saturday, Jun 12, 2010
6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
Spend the night with a naturalist from the MN Zoo
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Sleep with the Sharks

Friday, Jun 11, 2010 - Saturday, Jun 12, 2010
6:45 PM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium.
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Spirit of the Forest

Saturday, Jun 12, 2010 - Sunday, Jun 13, 2010
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Bemdiji, MN
The Spirit of the Forest Enrichment Center provides hands-on educational opportunities that explore the life-style and survival skills of ancestral American Indians
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Zoo Snooze

Saturday, Jun 12, 2010 - Sunday, Jun 13, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world. Explore the bear-necessities of their lives, the differences between them, and the importance of conserving bears and their habitat.
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Groovy Girl Party

Saturday, Jun 12, 2010
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Aitkin, MN
As a parent of girls, are you looking for dolls that represent girls positively and are still fun for your daughters to play with?
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Wave Your Flag

Saturday, Jun 12, 2010
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
St. Cloud, MN
Girl Scouts will learn all about the United States of America while earning a Try-It or Badge.
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Sleep with the Sharks

Saturday, Jun 26, 2010 - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010
6:45 PM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium
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Sleep with the Sharks

Friday, Jul 9, 2010 - Saturday, Jul 10, 2010
6:45 PM to 9:00 AM
Underwater Adventures, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tour the 1.2 million gallon aquarium
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Fair Time

Saturday, Jul 10, 2010
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Clinton Community Center, Iron, MN
Meet a local artist who plans the arts and crafts area for all ages at the St. Louis County Fair.
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Zoo Snooze

Friday, Jul 16, 2010 - Saturday, Jul 17, 2010
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, MN
Bears can be found throughout the world. Explore the bear-necessities of their lives, the differences between them, and the importance of conserving bears and their habitat.
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Our World, Our Family

Friday, Sep 10, 2010 - Sunday, Sep 12, 2010
Camp Lake Hubert/Camp Lincoln Nisswa MN
A fall kick-off camping weekend for Girl Scout troops.
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