Cedar Rapids Area Resources
Welcome to the Cedar Rapids Area Events page. Here you will find many resources providing the Girl Scout program.
Events Search
Are you looking for events held in your area? Now you can search for events by region, month, grade level or event theme. Visit the Events Search page.
Program Resource Guide (PRG)
After listening to your feedback, the Program Team has developed a Program Resource Guide (PRG) that is designed to be user-friendly and full of answers to your program-related questions! Please refer to our Table of Contents as a quick reference to the information you'll be able to find in this publication.
Outdoor Events & Resources
For outdoor events, visit the Outdoor Events & Resources page.
Cedar Rapids Area Program Manager
Hi, my name is Jennifer Fisher, program manager for GSEIWI's Cedar Rapids Area. I graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD in May 2007 with a bachelors degree in music education. I previously taught band in Custer, SD, which is located in the heart of the Black Hills of South Dakota. I love all things musical, especially playing saxophone and piano, as well as hiking, camping, running, riding bike and doing adventurous things outdoors, such as rock rappelling, knee boarding and cliff jumping.
I provide program to five Iowa counties: Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Linn and Washington counties.
In addition to serving five counties, my special focus is the Go Red patch program, Zink the Zebra program, Pen Pals and University of Iowa callaborations. On a normal day, you will find me in the Cedar Rapids Area Girl Scout Service Center.
Events by Request
I am available to help you learn how to plan programs in your area! I even have a limited amount of dates that I can come to your event to help you run it! Get together with other volunteers in your town or service unit and get started. Read all about how I can help you: Request a Cedar Rapids Area Event.
Program Aides
Attention girls grades 6-12! Like working with younger girls? Take a Program Aide (PA) Training.
The Girl Scout Program Aide (PA) is one of the leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts entering grade 6. This program is designed to enable girls to develop leadership skills by sharing their specialized knowledge with younger girls in a variety of settings. After completing PA training, girls receive the PA pin. Girls are then encouraged to log 25 hours of service to enhance their leadership skills, thereby earning the PA patch. Day and summer camp sessions are an excellent way to gain experience, as well as programs in specific areas of interest for the PA. The PA pin and patch can be earned during the Cadette, Senior and Ambassador program. Girls need to have this training in order to help out at council events. For more information contact JenniferF@GSEIWI.org.
Cedar Rapids Area Regional Membership Managers
Regional Membership Managers (RMM’s) work to ensure all girls have the opportunity to join Girl Scouts by establishing relationships with schools, parents and local volunteers. Simply click on the links below to email your RMM.
Hello! I'm Laura Hahlen, Regional Membership Manager for southern Linn and northern Johnson counties in the Cedar Rapids area.
I started working for GSEIWI in September 2008. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from University of Northern Iowa. Before that I was a stay-at-home mom for my 3 kids for 9 years. I was a Girl Scout growing up and have been a Girl Scout leader for almost 4 years. Girl Scouting is in my blood! If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers or know of a girl that wants to join Girl Scouts, please contact me.
Hello, I am Crystal Sherman, Regional Membership Manager for northern Linn, Iowa and Washington counties. I received my Associates of Arts Degree in Human Services from Kirkwood Community College and my Bachelors of Science Degree in Social Work from Austin Peay State University. Due to my husband’s Army career, we spent the last seven years in Tennessee. After surviving three deployments, we are both glad to be back in Iowa near our family and friends. We have two daughters, both of which are Girl Scouts. I started working for GSEIWI in June 2009. I wasn’t a Girl Scout when I was a child, so maybe that is why my daughters are in it now. They love it and I love it. You will love it too! You can contact me at the Cedar Rapids Area Service Center.
Schedule Your Own Events
Troop Leaders, do you want something simple and easy to do with your troop? Well why not schedule your own event with what time works for you, your girls can even choose what is most interesting to them.
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Potter’s Obsession: Great Place To Earn A Badge & Have Fun!
We can help Girl Scouts of all ages achieve a badges or simply work on a fun patch! Girls will get a tour of the studio and learn about the glazing and firing processes.
- Badges: Ceramics & Clay or Colors & Shapes. We have 2 different painting packages to earn these badges:
- Each girl can pick any item of her choice, paint it and we will glaze and fire it. For this package we offer a discounted studio fee of $5.00/girl plus her piece of pottery. All pieces are ready for pick up in one week.
- Each girl can paint a 6 inch tile and we will glaze and fire it. The cost would be a flat $7.00/girl. All tiles are ready for pick up in one week.
- The Embroidery Guild -
The members of the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild offer assistance with the Girl Scout Fabrics and Threads badge. The members will work with individual troops or a group of as many as 15-20 girls to learn the six required stitches and use the stitches to make a simple bookmark. A follow up session is available where Scouts will be shown examples of fabrics and needlework representing different world cultures and periods of time.
- To arrange a class, contact: Janet King - Home Phone 319-377-0023, Cell Phone 319-560-6503, Email jking1848@mchsi.com
- Viking Sewing Center - Viking Sewing Center offers classes for Girl Scout troops. Learn about sewing clothes, using patters, and watch demonstrations on embroidering. To find an up-to-date list of activities visiting www.vintonsewing.com.
121 W. 4th St, Vinton, IA 319-472-2660
- Cooking, Nutrition and Health at Hy-Vee -
The Cedar Rapids Hy-Vee dietitians are ready to help Girl Scouts at all levels complete their badge activities relating to cooking, food, health, nutrition and careers.
- Register: 2-3 weeks prior to workshop
- Capacity: Minimum of 8 for classes (Girl Scout Cadette & Seniors are encouraged to contact Hy-Vee dietitians individually for career-related activities)
- Day(s): All
- Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Location: Cedar Rapids Hy-Vee Food Stores
- Fee: $5 per girl. No fee for adults
- Register with:
Call a Hy-Vee Dietitian at these locations:
- Johnson Ave. NW, 365-0477
- Lindale/Collins Rd. NE, 393-8910
- Oakland Rd. NE, 366-7756
- Mt. Vernon Rd., SE, 365-4623
- Edgewood Rd., NE, 378-0762
