The Flat Juliette Program - Girl Scouts of Connecticut

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> <strong>Program</strong> is a pen pal-type activity that promotes international literacy and friendship. It is<br />

based on the <strong>Flat</strong> Stanley/Stacie projects, started by a school teacher. As we gear up for the 100 th Anniversary<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong>, GSOFCT’s <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> makes her debut and begins her travels.<br />

In August <strong>of</strong> 2010, each Service Unit received a <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> activity packet. <strong>The</strong> packet is to be shared by the<br />

Service Unit troops. Troops or girls who wish to start their own <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong>, may download information and <strong>Flat</strong><br />

<strong>Juliette</strong> from the GSOFCT online Form Library.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se packets will include:<br />

A pattern and instructions to make <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong>.<br />

A uniform and a contemporary outfit for <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong>. <strong>Girl</strong>s may color and cut out these outfits.<br />

Suggestions & hints on how to design additional outfits (what should <strong>Juliette</strong> wear on your fieldtrip?)<br />

Tips on photographing <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> in different locations.<br />

You can read about the <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> <strong>Program</strong> online at http://gs<strong>of</strong>ct.org/pages/<strong>Flat</strong><strong>Juliette</strong>.php. On this<br />

website you will find links to submit your <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> stories and see what <strong>Juliette</strong> has already done.<br />

Are you ready to make people smile? Send out a <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong>! Why not plan on her returning to you for the<br />

March 12, 2012 100 th Anniversary Celebration? Imagine what a map <strong>of</strong> her travels or her personal travel journal<br />

would show!<br />

<strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> participation patches are available at the council shops.<br />

For the full size version <strong>of</strong> <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong>, please go to the Form Library on our website.

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Notes for <strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> Activity:<br />

1) Cut her out <strong>of</strong> cardstock or poster board. You can even laminate her to keep her neat and<br />

make a stand to help photograph her. Unless you plan on using tape to hold them on,<br />

remember to add tabs to her outfits and accessories.<br />

2) Send a cover letter with her in the mail describing your project. Include a return address label<br />

to facilitate her return to your proper address.<br />

3) Include something from your troop to the recipient such as a patch, postcard, local map or<br />

travel brochure, a photo <strong>of</strong> your troop, etc. This will give an idea <strong>of</strong> the type <strong>of</strong> item you’d like<br />

to receive from them.<br />

4) Don’t forget to send her on your parents’ or relatives’ business trips. You can also try to get<br />

photos <strong>of</strong> her with politicians, soldiers, celebrities, entertainers, etc.<br />

5) Keep a notebook/binder <strong>of</strong> what is returned to you. (journal pages, photos, souvenirs, etc.),<br />

along with a map showing where she’s been.<br />

6) Here are some ideas for outfits and accessories to get you started: doctor with scalpel,<br />

firefighter with axe, tennis player with racket, artist with paintbrush, cowgirl with lasso, sailor<br />

with life preserver, construction worker with hammer, safari outfit with butterfly net, chef with<br />

whisk, baseball player with mitt or bat, zookeeper with animal, pirate with sword, karate<br />

uniform, Halloween costume, scuba gear, Greek/Roman toga, international outfits, etc.<br />

<strong>Flat</strong> <strong>Juliette</strong> patches are now available! <strong>The</strong> patches are 1.5 by 2 inches. Visit your local shop or shop<br />

online at http://shop.gs<strong>of</strong>ct.org