Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Offering Free Virtual Programming for Girls of All Ages.
Warwick, R.I. (May 1, 2020)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England has been forced to suspend all in-person Girl Scout activities including meetings, events, programs, and cookie booths through until further notice, during the Covid-19 pandemic. In an effort to support their local communities, GSSNE members and non-member families with PreK-1st Grade girls can participate in a weekly Zoom meet-up which will include an hour of free programming and engagement every week for four weeks beginning May 9, 16, 23, and June 6.
Each week there will be a different sampling of Girl Scout programming to keep the girls engaged through activities created so they can utilize household items to participate. Families interested in signing-up can register on the following link. Pre-K-1st grade girls will also have the opportunity to join Girl Scouts through this exciting, interactive, membership opportunity during these programming sessions.
In addition to providing free programming for the younger audience, there is also a robust line-up of free virtual programming for older girls as well, including a popular new financial literacy program taught by founder and educator of ReisUp, Tara Falcone. ReisUp helps girls understand the seemingly complex world of money management while empowering them to take control of their financial futures through this unique new badge program.
“I hope that girls having the ability to earn these financial literacy badges online will accomplish three things: First, to give these young women a safe, community-driven space in which to learn about money. Second, to make learning about financial fundamentals more accessible to those who wouldn’t otherwise be able or feel comfortable attending money presentations in person. And third, to help this next generation of female leaders feel confident, empowered by, and in control of their financial futures,” says Falcone.
The program was so popular that GSSNE hopes to continue offering more badge work opportunities for interested girls throughout the year and beyond.
Senior Manager of Girl Experience, Anna Lyons said, “Girl Scouts at Home” programs are thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of girls of all-ages from K-12. Our goal is to provide some “normalcy” for girls to continue their Girl Scout progression, while also recognizing the ever-changing circumstances that we’re now all living in.
For example, our partnership with ReisUP had been in the works for a few months, but it seemed to be the perfect time to launch a virtual opportunity for older Girl Scouts to earn their financial literacy badges at home, at their own pace, when it’s convenient for them.
Similarly, our Daisy Drop-Ins will be a chance for our youngest Girl Scouts to come together for a series of short, fun activities, while also giving prospective Daisy’s an opportunity to see what Girl Scouts is all about!”
For additional virtual programming for varying age rangers, please see below: Check out: gssne.org/athome for additional FREE activities and programs for families and older girls!
We know that this is a challenging time for families—staying home from school away from friends is a significant change in their routine that can make them feel disconnected.
At Girl Scouts, we are fortunate to be able to continue offering the same quality programming to girls, volunteers, and families virtually for at-home enrichment experiences. The unique and far-reaching Girl Scout sisterhood experience will help us stay connected during these unprecedented times. E
very day, we will add virtual badge activities, programs, and resources for girls and families to engage with from home. These are all available to the public—no Girl Scout membership is necessary.
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About Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England
Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent girl leadership organization where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, in partnership with 2,700 adult volunteers, serves over 6,000 girls from Rhode Island, thirteen communities in southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, CT. For additional information, please visit www.gssne.org, follow @gssne on Instagram, follow @GirlScoutsofSNE on Twitter, and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GSSNE.