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Additional Programs &
Resources
Be A Pal Food Allergy Patch Program
http://www.foodallergy.org/Girl_scouts_badge.pdf
Patches may be ordered from:
Sheri Harvey, Shop Manager
Girl Scout Council of Our Nation’s Capital
4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008
Ph: 202-237-1670 or
sharvey@gscnc.org
Patches are $1.25 ea. Shipping is 10% (%1.50 min/ $10 max)
 Powerful
Bones, Powerful Girls
www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/parents
The National Bone Health Campaign. /Physical exercise reduces the
risk of osteoporosis. Offers free stuff.
Body & Mind For Kids
http://www.bam.gov/
Question and answer site with games and more
Dole Website For Kids
http://www.dole.com/kids/index.jsp
Check out Bobby Banana
Operation Fit Kids
http://www.acefitness.org/ofk/index.cfm
American Council on Exercise
Nutrition Explorations
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/
Canned program for parents, teachers and kids. Check out the Food
Pyramid Explorations.
Food and Drug Administration
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/educate.html
Website for Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Info for
teachers, parents and kids. Fund acticities on health nutrition and
food prep safety. Look at the Fight Bac! Program.
Fight Bac!
Patch Program for Daisy—Junior Girl Scouts on Food Safety &
Nutrition. Hands-on activities, fun and educational. Daisy, Brownie
level includes puppet. Kits can be checked out through the Newark
Resource Center or the PRC in Salisbury after October 1, 2004.
VERB
Http://www.verbnow.com/index2.php
The VERB site for tweens Encourages tweens to be physically active
on a continual basis and provides access to fun, physically
inspiring events and activities throughout the year.
Team Nutrition
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/
USDA website, resources and literature available by request.
Healthier US
http://www.healthierus.gov/
Healthier US Initiative from the President offers resources on
nutrition, health and fitness.
5 a Day
http://www.5aday.gov/
National Cancer Institute’s 5 a Day website with resources and
reference materials
Food Fit
http://www.foodfit.com/default.asp
A food info site with good news about chocolate.
About-Face Theatre Company
www.about-face.org
Promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all sizes, races
and backgrounds.
Adios-Barbie.com
www.adiosbarbie.com
Works to inspire girls and women to love their body through thick
and thin no matter what their size or background.
National Association of
Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Diseases
www.anad.org
Provides hotline counseling a national network of free support
groups, referrals and education and prevention programs.
National Eating Disorders
Association
www.edap.org
Answers questions about eating disorders, offers support for food
issues, provides treatment and counseling referrals.
The Alliance for Eating
Disorders Awareness
www.eatingdisorderinfo.org
Establishes nation-wide programs that help youth learn about eating
disorders and positive effects of healthy body image.
We Insist on Natural Shapes
(WINS)
www.winsnews.org
Educates adults and children about the dangers of excessive dieting
and eating disorders.
National Association for Girls
and Women in Sports
www.aahperd.org/nagws
Develops equitable sports opportunities for all girls and women
through research, advocacy, leadership, education and programs.
 National
Association for Sport and Physical Education
www.aahperd.org/naspe
Develops and supports quality sport and physical activity and
education programs that promote healthy behavior and well being.
GirlSports Basics
GSUSA Publication. Teaches girls ages 5-8 entry level sports skills
to boost self-confidence and success in sports. The Basics Kit
contains 96 activity cards, poster, Leader’s Guide. Can be purchased
through the Bay Shop. Call Michelle Passwaters at 302-456-7150 ext.
7162 or mpasswaters@cbgsc.org
GirlSports Fit & Fun
GSUSA Publication. Sports skills development for girls 9-11.
Materials include and adult guide and activity cards. Skills include
batting, kicking, volleying, passing, fitness fun and teambuilding
games. Can be purchased through the Bay Shop. Call Michelle
Passwaters at 302-456-7150 ext. 7162 or
mpasswaters@cbgsc.org
In The Zone: Living Drug Free
GSUSA publications. Age-level booklets with facts, stories and
activities to encourage sound decision making and healthy behaviors.
Can be purchased through the Bay Shop. Call Michelle Passwaters at 302-456-7150
ext. 7162 or mpasswaters@cbgsc.org
uniquely ME!
The Girl Scout/Unilever Self-Esteem Program
Facts, quizzes and activities to help girls 8-14 foster self-esteem.
Topics cover body image, nutrition and positive thinking. Can be
purchased through the Bay Shop. Call Michelle Passwaters at 302-456-7150
ext. 7162 or mpasswaters@cbgsc.org
Strong Bones, Strong Girls
GSUSA publication. Booklet and video project that encourages girls
9-12 to increase calcium consumption and physical activity to build
and maintain strong bones. Can be purchased through the Bay Shop.
Call Michelle Passwaters at 302-456-7150 ext. 7162 or
mpasswaters@cbgsc.org
Girl Scouts Against Smoking
GSUSA Publication. Age-level patch program for Girl Scouts. Colorful
activity books provide education about the dangers of smoking. Can
be purchased through the Bay Shop. Call Michelle Passwaters at 302-456-7150
ext. 7162 or mpasswaters@cbgsc.org
Drug Abuse Prevention
Education
For Daisy/Brownie age levels
www.firstgradeplus.com
On-line lesson plans about drug abuse prevention.
Partnership for a Drug free
America
www.drugfreeamerica.org
Healthy Teeth
www.healthyteeth.org
Info and activities for kids as well as a teacher’s guide.
Dental Health
www.ada.org
Web page of the American Dental Association.
Got Milk!
www.got-milk.com
Games, activities, recipes and nutritional info for kids.
 Produce
For Better Health Foundation
www.5aday.com
Online resource for downloadable educational materials about fruits
and vegetables. Coloring sheets include nutrition information,
recipes and crafts and activities
Relay for Life Patch Program
From CBGSC and the American Cancer Society. Requirements will be
posted shortly. Patches are available through the Cancer Society.
Our Council’s Own Nursing
Awards
CBGSC’s Brownie Try-it, Junior Badge and Cadette / Senior Interest
Project Patch on nursing careers.
Requirements can be found here on the website. Awards can be
purchased through the Bay Shop. Call Michelle Passwaters at 302-456-7150
ext. 7162 or mpasswaters@cbgsc.org
Oh, the Things you can Do that
are Good for You!
All About Staying Healthy. Great entertainment with a very
educational message, suitable for Daisies and Brownies. A Dr. Suess
/ Cat in the Hat book— published by Random House ISBN #
0-375-81098-6 Author, Tish Rabe. US $8.99
Girl’s Circle—Body Image
An 6-8 week program designed for girls ages 11-13 to help improve
their self-perception and self–esteem. One hour meetings focus on
group discussions and hand’s-on activities.
Contact Barb Fallat in the Newark office for a copy of the program.
Phone 302-456-7150 ext. 7173 or
bfallat@cbgsc.org
Body Positive
www.bodypositive.com - looks a ways to boost body image at any
weight
Soy Unica! Soy Latina!
www.soyunica.gov
- Encourages cultural pride and positive self-esteem, mental health,
decision making and assertiveness skills in girls.
Fast Food Dining
Handout from Christiana Care compares nutrition information from
Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, McDonalds, Burger King and Boston Market.
Copies available through the Leader Resource Center at the Newark
Service Center and the Peninsula Resource Center.
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