What is it? Program on the Move is a completely FREE program opportunity that Girl Scout troops and/or Service Units can request to come out to your meeting location.
What types of activities are available? There are five programs offered through Program on the Move for all levels – Robotics 1, Robotics 2, Circuits, Improv Basics, and Rube Goldberg. There is one program for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador levels only– Content Creator.
How do I reserve it? Start by viewing available dates on the Event Calendar or in gsEvents (via your MyGS account). Select the date you would like to reserve - you should be prompted to login to your MyGS account if you haven't already. Select the amount of Girl Scouts and adults that will be present during the program. Add each adult and Girl Scout from your roster, selecting the program title and time for each person. Once complete, submit your reservation. GSCB staff will follow up with you for exact details on meeting location.
What should I expect at my program? GSCB facilitators will bring all the necessary materials to facilitate a fun experience. Our facilitators will need 30 minutes to set up, so please ensure your meeting location can accommodate that. Girls will also receive a Program on the Move fun patch!
What do I need to do? All you need to do is reserve the location where you would like the Program on the Move team to come and ensure that the space is suitable for program activities. A Program Specialist will discuss the specifics of the lesson you choose, in order for you to ensure adequate space. Program on the Move cannot visit in-home meetings. If you need assistance finding a location, please let us know. Reminder: Facilitators are just that--facilitators. Your Troop is responsible for providing the appropriate ratios. Troop Leaders/Co-leaders must be present.
What happens if I need to cancel? If you need to cancel, please contact GSCB Member Care at 1-800-341-4007 immediately. We thank you in advance for this, as it helps us to provide as many program opportunities as possible.
How many girls can participate? Most programs are planned for smaller groups of 10 – 30. Because of travel requirements, you must have at least ten participants. If your Troop has fewer than ten participants, please reach out to your VSS to connect you with Troops to partner with. We can accommodate larger than 30 participants, please reach out to discuss logistics and the program best suited for a group your size.
How can Juliettes participate? Program on the Move is currently designed to be reserved by Troops and Service Units. Juliettes who meet the required group size of 10 can make their own reservation. However, GSCB actively monitors reservations and will invite local Juliettes to events in their area. Juliette caregivers should be on the lookout for these invitations. Service Units should also be encouraging their troops to share when they are reserving Program on the Move to extend invitations to Juliettes as well.
What happens in the case of inclement weather? While it is GSCB’s intention to always deliver scheduled programming to troops, inclement weather may necessitate cancellation of programming. The protocol below outlines best practices, but Program Specialists, in coordination with the Associate Director of Program and Partnerships, may make decisions to hold or cancel programs on an individual basis based on the safety and wellbeing of all involved.
If the home office of the Program Specialist delivering curriculum is closed during the day, no programming will run during business hours or evening hours. Friday office closures with Saturday programming will also be cancelled.
In the event that the office is open, and evening or weekend programming is scheduled within 30 miles of the Program Specialist’s home office the above policy will be followed, with consideration of school closings in the program’s area. Communication to the participants/event coordinator/troop leader regarding cancellations will be made 6 hours and 2 hours before programming.
In the event that the office is open, and any programming is scheduled to occur more than 30 miles from the Program Specialist’s home office the considerations below inform the decision to hold programming and will be made 24 hours and 12 hours prior to the scheduled event.
- The school district is closed the day of the program or on a delay the morning after a program.
- The county in which the program is to be held is in a State of Emergency.
- Snow/Ice/Winter Mix predicted at more than 70% and:
- Predicted snow accumulation is over 3” and precipitation will stop more than one hour after programming ends.
- Any predicted accumulation of ice.
We will do our best to reschedule your program. The Program Specialist will reach out within 48 hours of returning to the office.
Still have more questions? Call Member Care at 1-800-341-4007 or email MemberCare@cbgsc.org.
