LYDOL is a preferred partner of Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. We offer a number of fun, convenient workshops for Troops to earn various badges. I've been working with Girl Scout Troops for over 10 years and created the popular workshop program at my former business, Dreams Dance Academy. Building the program was a passion of mine so I am excited to continue offering workshops through LYDOL. Check out the workshop offerings below:
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Toy Business Designer Badge (Daisy)
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Dancer Badge (Brownie) We've also done this program for Daisies to earn one of their petals.
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Budding Entrepreneur Badge (Brownie)
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Business Jumpstart Badge (Junior)
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Staying Fit Badge (Junior)
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Business Creator Badge (Cadette)
Scroll down for workshop details. We can also customize a workshop for you if there is a different badge you're looking to earn that we might be a good fit for to lead a workshop on. We can also hold workshops with multiple Troops (a great way to make new friends).
Location of workshops: Our preferred workshop location is Dreams Dance Academy in St. Charles (must be booked through us, not Dreams). However, we can also come to you as we are a "traveling" workshop (school, house, church, community center - wherever you hold your meetings).
Workshops can be reserved up to 90 days in advance.
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Available days and times: Please note the below is general availability, but it can vary by week. When inquiring about a workshop, please provide at least two or three dates for us to look into. No school days are also an option! Thank you.
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Mondays - If at Dreams, workshop must be done by 4:30pm. If at a different location, available from 3-8pm
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Tuesdays - If at Dreams, workshop must be done by 4:30pm. If at a different location, available from 3-8pm
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Wednesdays - N/A (unless it's a no school day)
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Thursdays - If at Dreams, workshop must be done by 4:30pm. If at a different location, available from 3-8pm
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Fridays - Available at Dreams from 3-8pm, or a different location
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Saturdays - Available at Dreams only, after 1:30pm
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Sundays - N/A
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Live Your Dream Out Loud is a Preferred Partner with the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
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ADDITIONAL NOTES
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We ask that the troop leader arrives 10 minutes before workshop time
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Please tell members to arrive 5 minutes early so we can ensure a timely start.
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We do not have room at most locations to accommodate parents, so please remind them this is a drop off/pick up activity. Troop leaders may of course stay.
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Let parents know to arrive 10 minutes early for a presentation. We love this part and so do the troops!
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Payment is due before the start of workshop. Cash, check, or credit/debit
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If doing the Dancer Badge, dance attire is NOT required. Just any comfortable, easy to move in clothing. No dance shoes needed. Bare feet or socks with grippies (no slip) are fine.
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*We are a proud Preferred Partner with the Girls Scouts of Northern Illinois
Daisy Troops
Toy Designer Badge
2 Hours. $20 per child
This 2-hour workshop includes includes:
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Come up with an idea for a toy
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Make your idea even better
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Pitch your idea
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Share your idea - just like an entrepreneur
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Badge/certificate presentation (last 10 minutes). Parents invited!
PLEASE NOTE
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Price does not include the badge. Leader should purchase badges beforehand and bring them to the workshop.
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Must have a minimum of 10 children. If under 10 attendees, that is OK but the cost will be for the price of 10. (Additional cost can simply be divided amongst attendees)
Brownie Troops
Dancer Badge
90 Minutes. $15 per child
This 90-minute workshop includes:
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Warm up and stretch
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Introduction to various styles of dance including jazz, ballet, and lyrical
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Studio tour, discussion on various styles of dance, history of the dance studio, and more
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Performance for parents, and badge/certificate presentation the last 10 minutes
PLEASE NOTE
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Price does not include the badge. Leader should purchase badges beforehand and bring them to the workshop.
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Must have a minimum of 10 children. If under 10 attendees, that is OK but the cost will be for the price of 10. (Additional cost can simply be divided amongst attendees)
Budding Entrepreneur Badge
2 hours. $20 per child
Our 2-hour workshop includes:
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Develop an idea that makes life better
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Share your idea with others for feedback
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Improve your idea
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Share how your idea works
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Pitch your idea to an audience
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Our studio owner, Miss Jenny, will share her entrepreneur journey
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Badge/certificate presentation (last 10 minutes). Parents invited!
PLEASE NOTE
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Price does not include the badge. Leader should purchase badges beforehand and bring them to the workshop.
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Must have a minimum of 10 children. If under 10 attendees, that is OK but the cost will be for the price of 10. (Additional cost can simply be divided amongst attendees)
Junior Troops
Business Jumpstart Badge
2 hours. $20 per child
Our 2-hour workshop Includes:
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Create a prototype that solves a problem
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Get feedback
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Revise your prototype
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Come up with a pitch
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Pitch your idea to an audience
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Badge/certificate presentation (last 10 minutes). Parents invited!
PLEASE NOTE
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Price does not include the badge. Leader should purchase badges beforehand and bring them to the workshop.
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Must have a minimum of 10 children. If under 10 attendees, that is OK but the cost will be for the price of 10. (Additional cost can simply be divided amongst attendees)
Staying Fit Badge
2 hours. $20 per child
Our 2-hour workshop includes:
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Develop an idea that makes life better
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Share your idea with others for feedback
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Improve your idea
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Share how your idea works
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Pitch your idea to an audience
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Learn first-hand from an Entrepreneur (Jenny O'Brien)
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Badge/certificate presentation (last 10 minutes). Parents invited!
PLEASE NOTE
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Price does not include the badge. Leader should purchase badges beforehand and bring them to the workshop.
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Must have a minimum of 10 children. If under 10 attendees, that is OK but the cost will be for the price of 10. (Additional cost can simply be divided amongst attendees)
Cadette Troops
Business Creator Badge
2 hours. $20 per child
Our 2-hour workshop includes:
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Come up with an idea that solves a problem
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Design a prototype and get feedback
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Revise your prototype
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Create your business plan
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Make your pitch
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Badge/certificate presentation (last 10 minutes). Parents invited!
PLEASE NOTE
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Price does not include the badge. Leader should purchase badges beforehand and bring them to the workshop.
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Must have a minimum of 10 children. If under 10 attendees, that is OK but the cost will be for the price of 10. (Additional cost can simply be divided amongst attendees)