Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Inc.
Programs
Budget
$18,230.00
Description
L.E.A.D. (Lead, Empower, Achieve, Discover) is an afterschool program for girls from low incomecommunities. Troops meet in Title I schools and community centers. The objectives are to help girls grow in self-confidence and leadership and encourage them to use what they learn to pursue their academic and professional goals. GSMIDTN provides full financial aid, covering Girl Scout membership (required to participate), programs and curriculum, field trips, summer camp, and healthy snacks. LEAD troops are led by teachers, school staff, and community members. Curriculum includes healthy habits, financial literacy, career readiness, social emotional health, and incorporates community-based service learning. Girls develop positive relationships with mentors in their communities.
LEAD improves literacy through hands-on reading activities, building knowledge while improving reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. By improving literacy skills, girls gain confidence at home and school.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee, primarily Davidson and Rutherford Counties. Expanding to other counties
$18,230.00
Description
L.E.A.D. (Lead, Empower, Achieve, Discover) is an afterschool program for girls from low incomecommunities. Troops meet in Title I schools and community centers. The objectives are to help girls grow in self-confidence and leadership and encourage them to use what they learn to pursue their academic and professional goals. GSMIDTN provides full financial aid, covering Girl Scout membership (required to participate), programs and curriculum, field trips, summer camp, and healthy snacks. LEAD troops are led by teachers, school staff, and community members. Curriculum includes healthy habits, financial literacy, career readiness, social emotional health, and incorporates community-based service learning. Girls develop positive relationships with mentors in their communities.
LEAD improves literacy through hands-on reading activities, building knowledge while improving reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. By improving literacy skills, girls gain confidence at home and school.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee, primarily Davidson and Rutherford Counties. Expanding to other counties
Budget
$66,582.00
Description
Troop 6000 was launched in 2017 for girls who are homeless or in unstable housing environments. Through Troop 6000 and its targeted programming, girls experience enrichment activities, a sense of belonging and stability, receive mentoring, and build needed life skills. Curriculum includes financial literacy, social emotional wellness, community engagement, career readiness, and healthy habits. All costs associated with the Troop 6000 program, including membership dues to the national organization (required for participation), uniforms, supplies, curriculum, healthy snacks, transportation, field trips, programs including outdoor and equestrian programs, and summer residential camp are paid for by GSMIDTN with the help of financial partners . Troops are led by community members and meet at local shelters and community centers in Nashville. GSMIDTN partners with MNPS to identify the most urgent needs, both geographically and programmatically.
Category
Youth Development - Youth Leadership
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
Unhoused individuals
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee, primarily Davidson County
$66,582.00
Description
Troop 6000 was launched in 2017 for girls who are homeless or in unstable housing environments. Through Troop 6000 and its targeted programming, girls experience enrichment activities, a sense of belonging and stability, receive mentoring, and build needed life skills. Curriculum includes financial literacy, social emotional wellness, community engagement, career readiness, and healthy habits. All costs associated with the Troop 6000 program, including membership dues to the national organization (required for participation), uniforms, supplies, curriculum, healthy snacks, transportation, field trips, programs including outdoor and equestrian programs, and summer residential camp are paid for by GSMIDTN with the help of financial partners . Troops are led by community members and meet at local shelters and community centers in Nashville. GSMIDTN partners with MNPS to identify the most urgent needs, both geographically and programmatically.
Category
Youth Development - Youth Leadership
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
Unhoused individuals
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee, primarily Davidson County
Budget
$15,000.00
Description
We promote healthy social, emotional, and physical development through activities that encourage a strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships, and community problem solving for girls. GSMIDTN developed All of Me Quests, age-appropriate activities to help girls identify and embrace their thoughts, feelings, and emotions; manage how they feel about themselves and interact with others; develop a solid social emotional foundation; and be empowered to advocate for themselves, others, and communities.
GSMIDTN builds social skills, self-awareness, and leadership skills through badge, Journey, and patch programs. In addition, unique facilitated outdoor activities, including challenge courses, horse experiences, and team building, build confidence and self-esteem through appropriate risk-taking and problem solving.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
$15,000.00
Description
We promote healthy social, emotional, and physical development through activities that encourage a strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships, and community problem solving for girls. GSMIDTN developed All of Me Quests, age-appropriate activities to help girls identify and embrace their thoughts, feelings, and emotions; manage how they feel about themselves and interact with others; develop a solid social emotional foundation; and be empowered to advocate for themselves, others, and communities.
GSMIDTN builds social skills, self-awareness, and leadership skills through badge, Journey, and patch programs. In addition, unique facilitated outdoor activities, including challenge courses, horse experiences, and team building, build confidence and self-esteem through appropriate risk-taking and problem solving.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
Budget
$15,000.00
Description
GSMIDTN has long been committed to an equitable and inclusive environment where diversity is valued. Josephine's Journey is a new multi-part program, called a Quest, exploring the history and issues of racial social justice using real examples of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Girls learn not only how to be tolerant and unbiased, but also how to teach others to be so. Josephine's Journey is based on the life and works of Josephine Holloway, America's first official black troop leader, black camp director, and GSMIDTN's first black employee. Her story is one of triumph over adversity and a tribute to perseverance, serving as a fitting backstory for our program. One girl submitted this statement about her experience with the Josephine's Journey Quest: "[Josephine Holloway] bridged the gap & made black girls realize that they are worthy of being a Girl Scout too. And that we can benefit from all the training and life skills that Girl Scouts teaches."
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
$15,000.00
Description
GSMIDTN has long been committed to an equitable and inclusive environment where diversity is valued. Josephine's Journey is a new multi-part program, called a Quest, exploring the history and issues of racial social justice using real examples of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Girls learn not only how to be tolerant and unbiased, but also how to teach others to be so. Josephine's Journey is based on the life and works of Josephine Holloway, America's first official black troop leader, black camp director, and GSMIDTN's first black employee. Her story is one of triumph over adversity and a tribute to perseverance, serving as a fitting backstory for our program. One girl submitted this statement about her experience with the Josephine's Journey Quest: "[Josephine Holloway] bridged the gap & made black girls realize that they are worthy of being a Girl Scout too. And that we can benefit from all the training and life skills that Girl Scouts teaches."
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
Budget
$20,000.00
Description
Because many girls are not prepared to enter the workforce, GSMIDTN offers opportunities to lead, take risks, work as a team, and create change in communities through community service and career readiness programs which help girls build self-confidence and leadership, achieve their academic goals, and develop professional goals.
Counselor in Training and Summer Intern programs for older girls develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, behavior management, child development, health and safety, and leadership. Girls go through an application and interview process.
The Girl Scout Summit, a convention-style event, focuses on career readiness, post-secondary school finances, and entrepreneurship. It includes panel discussions with professionals and hands-on learning.
The Annual Cookie Program teaches girls to set goals, create a plan, make decisions, manage money including how to develop a budget, provide customer service, and follow good business ethics and practices.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
$20,000.00
Description
Because many girls are not prepared to enter the workforce, GSMIDTN offers opportunities to lead, take risks, work as a team, and create change in communities through community service and career readiness programs which help girls build self-confidence and leadership, achieve their academic goals, and develop professional goals.
Counselor in Training and Summer Intern programs for older girls develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, behavior management, child development, health and safety, and leadership. Girls go through an application and interview process.
The Girl Scout Summit, a convention-style event, focuses on career readiness, post-secondary school finances, and entrepreneurship. It includes panel discussions with professionals and hands-on learning.
The Annual Cookie Program teaches girls to set goals, create a plan, make decisions, manage money including how to develop a budget, provide customer service, and follow good business ethics and practices.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
Budget
$917,000.00
Description
GSMIDTN promotes healthy social, emotional, and physical development through activities that encourage a strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships, and community problem solving for all girls. Residential summer camp exposes girls to fun physical activities that may improve fitness while at camp and spark interest in ongoing physically active outdoor activities in the future. A week of camp typically includes outdoor activities such as archery, swimming, sports, climbing the rock wall, low and high ropes, and may also include horseback riding and canoeing, and more.
In addition to traditional outdoor skills, girls attending summer camp develop independence, learn to work as a team, adapt to new environments, build relationships with mentors and peers, and become better equipped to be stewards of the environment. The confidence they gain improves success at school and in future careers. Girls who have financial barriers receive assistance to attend.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
serves girls in 39 counties of Middle Tennessee at Camp Holloway, Millersville, and Camp Sycamore Hills, Ashland City
$917,000.00
Description
GSMIDTN promotes healthy social, emotional, and physical development through activities that encourage a strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships, and community problem solving for all girls. Residential summer camp exposes girls to fun physical activities that may improve fitness while at camp and spark interest in ongoing physically active outdoor activities in the future. A week of camp typically includes outdoor activities such as archery, swimming, sports, climbing the rock wall, low and high ropes, and may also include horseback riding and canoeing, and more.
In addition to traditional outdoor skills, girls attending summer camp develop independence, learn to work as a team, adapt to new environments, build relationships with mentors and peers, and become better equipped to be stewards of the environment. The confidence they gain improves success at school and in future careers. Girls who have financial barriers receive assistance to attend.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
serves girls in 39 counties of Middle Tennessee at Camp Holloway, Millersville, and Camp Sycamore Hills, Ashland City
Budget
$88,000.00
Description
Outdoor Adventure programs are offered to girls and troops through special events, summer camp, and troop camping. Options include low and high ropes, climbing the rock wall, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, zip line, archery, flying squirrel, tree climbing, swing by choice, teambuilding, and more. Facilitators are trained and focused on the physical, mental, and emotional safety of the girls. Outdoor Adventure programs generally occur at Camp Sycamore Hills in Ashland City and Camp Holloway in Millersville. Some programs are offered at Camp Piedmont in Readyville.
Programs are also offered to teach outdoor camping skills, safety, and environmental stewardship. Girls and troops needing financial aid to participate in outdoor programming receive financial assistance as needed.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
serves girls in 39 counties at Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills, and Camp Piedmont
$88,000.00
Description
Outdoor Adventure programs are offered to girls and troops through special events, summer camp, and troop camping. Options include low and high ropes, climbing the rock wall, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, zip line, archery, flying squirrel, tree climbing, swing by choice, teambuilding, and more. Facilitators are trained and focused on the physical, mental, and emotional safety of the girls. Outdoor Adventure programs generally occur at Camp Sycamore Hills in Ashland City and Camp Holloway in Millersville. Some programs are offered at Camp Piedmont in Readyville.
Programs are also offered to teach outdoor camping skills, safety, and environmental stewardship. Girls and troops needing financial aid to participate in outdoor programming receive financial assistance as needed.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
serves girls in 39 counties at Camp Holloway, Camp Sycamore Hills, and Camp Piedmont
Budget
$278,000.00
Description
The equestrian program provides girls opportunities to build courage, confidence, and character through equine themed STEAM activities, teambuilding and leadership experiences, volunteer opportunities, and social emotional learning in addition to the traditional horse experiences of trail rides, arena rides, riding lessons, barn activities, and horsemanship workshops.
Programs not only teach horse knowledge and skills but encourage girls to take appropriate risks to try new things and build confidence. Some programs use Equine Assisted Learning to increase self-awareness, communication skills, and leadership skills, and explore other social emotional issues important to girls. By facilitated observation of horses, girls discover the importance of body language, investigate group dynamics, identify behaviors such as bullying, playfulness, inattention, and friendliness, and how they impact wellbeing and the ability to interact with others.
Program Successes
One time horse experiences like age-specific barn activities, arena rides, trail rides, and horsemanship workshops not only teach horse knowledge and skills but encourage girls to take appropriate risks to try new things. One girl who rode a horse for the first time told the staff member assisting her, "I didn't know I could be so brave!"
On-going progressive experiences like horseback riding lessons help girls not only build riding skills and healthy bodies, but also build confidence. Mastering new riding skills, learning to communicate with a horse without words, and handling an animal ten times bigger than themselves gives girls confidence that often carries over to school and home. Parents report that their riders have improved grades, are bullied less, and are more likely to speak up for what they need.
Our IEA show team allows girls to experience equestrian competitions as part of a national equestrian organization which focuses on personal success and sportsmanship.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
serves girls in 39 counties of Middle Tennessee at Camp Sycamore Hills, Ashland City
$278,000.00
Description
The equestrian program provides girls opportunities to build courage, confidence, and character through equine themed STEAM activities, teambuilding and leadership experiences, volunteer opportunities, and social emotional learning in addition to the traditional horse experiences of trail rides, arena rides, riding lessons, barn activities, and horsemanship workshops.
Programs not only teach horse knowledge and skills but encourage girls to take appropriate risks to try new things and build confidence. Some programs use Equine Assisted Learning to increase self-awareness, communication skills, and leadership skills, and explore other social emotional issues important to girls. By facilitated observation of horses, girls discover the importance of body language, investigate group dynamics, identify behaviors such as bullying, playfulness, inattention, and friendliness, and how they impact wellbeing and the ability to interact with others.
Program Successes
One time horse experiences like age-specific barn activities, arena rides, trail rides, and horsemanship workshops not only teach horse knowledge and skills but encourage girls to take appropriate risks to try new things. One girl who rode a horse for the first time told the staff member assisting her, "I didn't know I could be so brave!"
On-going progressive experiences like horseback riding lessons help girls not only build riding skills and healthy bodies, but also build confidence. Mastering new riding skills, learning to communicate with a horse without words, and handling an animal ten times bigger than themselves gives girls confidence that often carries over to school and home. Parents report that their riders have improved grades, are bullied less, and are more likely to speak up for what they need.
Our IEA show team allows girls to experience equestrian competitions as part of a national equestrian organization which focuses on personal success and sportsmanship.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
serves girls in 39 counties of Middle Tennessee at Camp Sycamore Hills, Ashland City
Budget
$10,000.00
Description
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee's girl volunteer horse program called Vaqueras provides middle and high school girls leadership and volunteer opportunities. Vaqueras is a progressive program which teaches horse care, safe horse handling, and develops horsemanship skills. The program is structured to cultivate a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility, to encourage a service-oriented attitude, to prepare girls to be peer mentors, and to nurture their leadership and teaching skills. Some girls and parents have shared that the program has been life changing. Girls have discovered their passion for horses has helped them overcome obstacles such as debilitating shyness, lack of self-confidence, or low self-esteem. Some Vaqueras who have gone on to become veterinarians, teachers, engineers, and entrepreneurs attribute their success, at least in part, to experiences with horses and the volunteer horse program. Others have been inspired to become equine professionals.
Program Successes
Horse experiences with trained adults help girls learn to speak up for themselves and overcome problems like bullying. One parent reported her seventh-grade daughter who Vaqueras went from being bullied at school to making friends and loving school because she had decided if she could tell a 1,000 pound horse what to do, she could stand up for herself at school.
Improving social emotional health of girls is a growing need which ongoing engagement with horses has been shown to achieve. While many girls would not have access to horses because of cost, availability, or parental interest, Girl Scouts in Middle Tennessee have access to low-cost quality horse experiences.
Empowering girls to effect change in themselves and communities requires innovative approaches to overcome gender biases, speak up for what they believe, and practice leadership. The Equestrian Program of GSMIDTN provides those opportunities by engaging girls in meaningful horse-themed experiences.
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Women and girls
Program Areas Served
serves girls from 39 counties at Camp Sycamore Hills, Ashland City
$10,000.00
Description
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee's girl volunteer horse program called Vaqueras provides middle and high school girls leadership and volunteer opportunities. Vaqueras is a progressive program which teaches horse care, safe horse handling, and develops horsemanship skills. The program is structured to cultivate a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility, to encourage a service-oriented attitude, to prepare girls to be peer mentors, and to nurture their leadership and teaching skills. Some girls and parents have shared that the program has been life changing. Girls have discovered their passion for horses has helped them overcome obstacles such as debilitating shyness, lack of self-confidence, or low self-esteem. Some Vaqueras who have gone on to become veterinarians, teachers, engineers, and entrepreneurs attribute their success, at least in part, to experiences with horses and the volunteer horse program. Others have been inspired to become equine professionals.
Program Successes
Horse experiences with trained adults help girls learn to speak up for themselves and overcome problems like bullying. One parent reported her seventh-grade daughter who Vaqueras went from being bullied at school to making friends and loving school because she had decided if she could tell a 1,000 pound horse what to do, she could stand up for herself at school.
Improving social emotional health of girls is a growing need which ongoing engagement with horses has been shown to achieve. While many girls would not have access to horses because of cost, availability, or parental interest, Girl Scouts in Middle Tennessee have access to low-cost quality horse experiences.
Empowering girls to effect change in themselves and communities requires innovative approaches to overcome gender biases, speak up for what they believe, and practice leadership. The Equestrian Program of GSMIDTN provides those opportunities by engaging girls in meaningful horse-themed experiences.
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Women and girls
Program Areas Served
serves girls from 39 counties at Camp Sycamore Hills, Ashland City
Budget
$66,000.00
Description
The highest honor for a Girl Scout, the Gold Award focuses on the community service interests of girls in grades 9-12. This achievement represents approximately 80 hours or more of individual leadership effort to execute a community service project that makes a sustainable and measurable impact and serves to educate and inspire others. Each girl chooses and thoroughly researches an issue she for which she cares, designs her action plan, builds community collaboration, and takes the lead in implementing the project.The Silver Award symbolizes the completion of a special project of interest accomplished by girls grades 6-8. Throughout the project, she will explore her community, pick a project, develop a plan, put her plan in motion, and share it with others.The Bronze Award is the top honor for grades 4-5. It signifies that she has gained the leadership and planning skills required to follow through with a team-based project that makes a positive difference in her community.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
$66,000.00
Description
The highest honor for a Girl Scout, the Gold Award focuses on the community service interests of girls in grades 9-12. This achievement represents approximately 80 hours or more of individual leadership effort to execute a community service project that makes a sustainable and measurable impact and serves to educate and inspire others. Each girl chooses and thoroughly researches an issue she for which she cares, designs her action plan, builds community collaboration, and takes the lead in implementing the project.The Silver Award symbolizes the completion of a special project of interest accomplished by girls grades 6-8. Throughout the project, she will explore her community, pick a project, develop a plan, put her plan in motion, and share it with others.The Bronze Award is the top honor for grades 4-5. It signifies that she has gained the leadership and planning skills required to follow through with a team-based project that makes a positive difference in her community.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
Budget
$700,000.00
Description
Girl Scout troops are groups of 4 - 15 girls mentored by supportive adult volunteers who aid girls in planning activities like earning skill-building badges, participating in programs, taking field trips, volunteering in service projects, and practicing entrepreneurship. The troop experience develops healthy adult and peer relationships, connects girls to communities, teaches life skills and leadership, and broadens experiences. With the help of adult mentors, girls develop a healthy social support system which positively impacts current and future health and success. According to the American Psychological Association, "Emotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life's difficulties, while loneliness has been associated with a wide variety of health problems." https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/manage-social-support.
GSMIDTN and our partners provide financial assistance to girls as well as staff support and resources for volunteers.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
$700,000.00
Description
Girl Scout troops are groups of 4 - 15 girls mentored by supportive adult volunteers who aid girls in planning activities like earning skill-building badges, participating in programs, taking field trips, volunteering in service projects, and practicing entrepreneurship. The troop experience develops healthy adult and peer relationships, connects girls to communities, teaches life skills and leadership, and broadens experiences. With the help of adult mentors, girls develop a healthy social support system which positively impacts current and future health and success. According to the American Psychological Association, "Emotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life's difficulties, while loneliness has been associated with a wide variety of health problems." https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/manage-social-support.
GSMIDTN and our partners provide financial assistance to girls as well as staff support and resources for volunteers.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
Budget
$1,595,000.00
Description
Life Skills-Girls engage in physical activity, develop strong relationships with family and peers, advocate on behalf of others, protect our environment, explore careers, accept challenges, and overcome obstacles. Outdoors- Connecting with nature in a girl-led setting benefits girls through a variety of outdoor adventure and equestrian opportunities including camping, hiking, horseback riding, and swimming. Entrepreneurship-Girls gain essential life skills in problem-solving and critical-thinking, financial literacy, product creation and marketing, and business skills like successfully pitching and selling a product. STEAM: (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)-Through STEAM programming Girl Scouts take on challenges and solve them. Girls in STEAM become better problem solvers, critical thinkers, and inspirational leaders. They get better grades, earn scholarships, and pursue more lucrative career paths.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
$1,595,000.00
Description
Life Skills-Girls engage in physical activity, develop strong relationships with family and peers, advocate on behalf of others, protect our environment, explore careers, accept challenges, and overcome obstacles. Outdoors- Connecting with nature in a girl-led setting benefits girls through a variety of outdoor adventure and equestrian opportunities including camping, hiking, horseback riding, and swimming. Entrepreneurship-Girls gain essential life skills in problem-solving and critical-thinking, financial literacy, product creation and marketing, and business skills like successfully pitching and selling a product. STEAM: (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)-Through STEAM programming Girl Scouts take on challenges and solve them. Girls in STEAM become better problem solvers, critical thinkers, and inspirational leaders. They get better grades, earn scholarships, and pursue more lucrative career paths.
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
39 counties of Middle Tennessee
