Valleyfair!!!!!!!!!!

At the beginning of 2010, we brainstormed what to do for our end of the year event. After 1st grade, we went horseback riding and after 2nd grade, we had an overnight at Beaver Creek Reserve. Some of the other ideas were Action City, Roller skating, Beaver Creek, Mall of America, Stay overnight in a Hotel, Minnesota Zoo and shopping. June 5th, we ventured to Valleyfair. The weather was cold and raining but we were hopeful it would turn into a beautiful, sunny day. The troop and fabulous parent volunteers met at the school parking lot to leave at 8am. We had planned a picnic lunch and had coolers and snacks for the ride up. The girls each wore their tie-dyed shirts and swimsuits in hopes of going on some water rides. Soon, we would find out they were all water rides as the rain didn't stop until 4:30ish. Due to a down pour, we had lunch in the cars. After lunch, we decided to go to the foam ball area for some more dry time. Around 3, we watched an IMAX showing of the Coral Reef. In part, it was just to get them out of the rain but it ended up being very interesting. After the show, we had dinner at Subway and then back to the foam ball area. It had now stopped raining. YEAH!!!!! I bet you can guess what they did when the rain stopped!! See below........

A very special thank you to the parents that drove and chaperoned! We had a great time and I can't wait to see what our next adventures will be!

Taylor, Ana, Allie and Brandi

Ally and Katelyn

Maddy, Amber, Ally, Katelyn, Alex, Alyssa, Allie, Emily, Brandi, Taylor and Ana

On the Scrambler

Bumper cars

Amber, Maddy, Ally, Katelyn, Frances, and Kelly

Alex, Maria and Alyssa

The foam ball area. Nice and dry!!

Maddy

Brandi

Taylor and Ana - Ana said she took a nap on this one.

Coming off of the Cork Screw. I think some went on it 7 or 8 times.

Taylor

When the sun came out, it became a beautiful evening at the park. And since so many people had left, we were able to go on whatever rides they wanted to and as many times in a row as they wanted.

So, yes, after the rain stopped, they went and got wet on this ride probably about 6 times. lol

Standing on the bridge because they didn't get wet enough on the ride.

At the end of the day, they were able to shop a little before heading for home.

Bridging to Juniors

Monday, May 31st, Brownie Troop 3354 became Junior Girl Scouts. For the ceremony, each girl made a stepping stone at our meeting on May 20th. Under their picture for bridging, I have included what their stone represented at our ceremony. The stones were used to create our "Bridge" since the actual bridge at Riverview park was too long to anyone to hear the ceremony. After the event, we had a very nice pot luck lunch with all the families.

Our stepping stone bridge to Juniors.

Alyssa - her stone represented Hard Work

Emily - her stone represented the new experiences we've had

Alex - her stone represented Brownies

Brandi - her stone represented the Riversmeet Counsil

Allie - her stone represented Girl Scouting

Ana - her stone represented the things we've learned

Taylor - her stone represented Troop 3354

Ally - her stone represented Friendship

Maddy - her stone represented all the fun we've had

Katelyn - her stone represented all of our Girl Scout Families

Tie-Dye Creations

In preparation for our end of the year trip to Valleyfair, we completed the Art To Wear Try-It on May 6th. As a group, they voted on dying shirts. Unfortunately, the process didn't permit me taking photos but, here are their shirts prior to them going in the wash. They all turned out beautifully!

Parade and Bridging

More to come on our Memorial Day Parade and Bridging Ceremony but, here's a sneak peak......

Humane Society

Our venture to the Eau Claire County Humane Society took place on Thursday, April 15th. Each of the girls collected items to donate. We also, as a troop, purchased cat food, dog food, dog bones, and kitty litter. After seeing the size of the pool litter box, we know one bag doesn't make a dent in how much litter they use. We walked through the dog area and both cat areas. Our tour guide was Candice. She was very nice and answered a lot of questions. This may be a popular choice for the girls to work toward their Bronze Medal next year.

Eau Claire Clean-up

Junior Meeting

As part of our requirements for bridging to Junior Girl Scouts, we participated in a meeting with the 4th graders on April 8th. We helped them make Indian Headdresses for the 4th and 5th graders music program. They shared what it was like to bridge and differences in Juniors. Our girls also shared some of our meeting traditions, like the closing circle and friendship squeeze.

Trinity Equestrian Center

We went to Trinity Equestrian Center Tuesday, February 9th as our turn in your order form event. The hay ride was very chilly but overall the girls had a great time.

Making snowmen out of marshmallows. Yummy!

Making cards