SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
6:30-8:30 AM
1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley (The Duck Park)
Our very own Park Department’s Fishing Derby is back!
The Derby is open to all kids 15 and under.
Click here for more information about this great, annual event: https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/fishing_derby.php
The B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School is a free, defensive driving program. The school is designed for teenagers, ages 15-19 who already have a learner’s permit or driver’s license and have at least 30 hours of driving experience.
Classes are held throughout the year and throughout the country, not just California.
Click here for more information and to register for one of the classes: https://putonthebrakes.org/
To prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving.
While conventional driver’s education is important and valuable, the Teen Pro-Active Driving Curriculum goes beyond that level of training by addressing driving situations responsible for many traffic collisions involving teens.
Collision Avoidance using a slalom curriculum to teach elevated steering control; a Distraction Exercise to teach increased focus and concentration; a Wheel Drop-Off Recovery Exercise to teach the proper method of retaining control when the vehicle drops a wheel off a highway shoulder; a Panic Stop Exercise to give teenagers safer and more controlled responses when braking in an emergency; a Car Control and Recovery Exercise that teaches the skills necessary to maintain or regain control in wet or icy road conditions.
B.R.A.K.E.S. utilizes instructors from various backgrounds who have extensive experience with advanced driver training and defensive driving instruction. Their credentials include experience as accomplished race drivers and skilled driving instructors. In fact, many of our instructors have provided training for numerous automobile manufacturers, while others have experience as advanced defensive driving instructors to the United States Secret Service and various private security organizations.
The B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving Curriculum is offered free of charge;however, we require a $99 refundable deposit to hold your spot. As a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization, B.R.A.K.E.S. relies on donations, sponsorships, and various fundraising events to allow them to provide this lifesaving program to teenagers across the country.
Practice Hike: May 16 8:30-3:00 Ojai area
Skills day: May 17: 8:30-3:00 Camp Arnaz
Overnight Trip Dates: May 23-24
Trip Leaders: Marin Sigurdson & Jill Murray
*6th graders need to have completed Wilderness Hiking Course*
Cost: $60/ individual covers insurance, group gear, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and backpack. Backpackers also need to contribute toward food. Refunds available only when event is cancelled.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Wilderness Hiking Course. Girls can attend without an adult.
Girls, it’s your time to shine!
We’re calling on our creative Girl Scouts to help design the 2027 Early Bird patch — and we want your ideas! This is your chance to show off your creativity and leave your mark on the next membership year.
Submit your design here: https://bit.ly/4qrnE8u
We can’t wait to see what you create!
Hey Girl Scouts,
Join fellow Girl Scouts at the Santa Barbara Zoo Snooze for a night of giggles, friendship, and wild adventures! Imagine camping under the stars with your troop, surrounded by the playful sounds of zoo animals. Get ready for a roarin’ good time as you explore the zoo after hours and create memories that will last a lifetime! After your overnight adventure you are free to explore the zoo on your own.
Date: Saturday, August 29 (6:30 pm) – Sunday, August 30 (11:00 am) 2026
Times: Check-in begins, Saturday at 6:30 pm and the overnight ends at 11:00 am on Sunday.
Who is Invited: D/B/J/C/S/A – GSCCC Troops and GSCCC Girl Scouts with their individual adults.
Location: Santa Barbara
Fee: $100.00 per person for GSCCC Members & $110.00 for all other Council members (All adult attendees must be registered girl scout members with current background checks)
*No refunds after last registration date has occurred. No exceptions.* *Troops must follow Travel Guidelines – application must be approved 30 days in advance*
Patch Included – Yes
Feed the Giraffes – Yes
Additional Information will be send one week prior to the event.
Hey Girl Scouts,
Join fellow Girl Scouts at the Santa Barbara Zoo Snooze for a night of giggles, friendship, and wild adventures! Imagine camping under the stars with your troop, surrounded by the playful sounds of zoo animals. Get ready for a roarin’ good time as you explore the zoo after hours and create memories that will last a lifetime! After your overnight adventure you are free to explore the zoo on your own.
Date: Saturday, August 8 (6:30 pm) – Sunday, August 9 (11:00 am) 2026
Times: Check-in begins, Saturday at 6:30 pm and the overnight ends at 11:00 am on Sunday.
Who is Invited: D/B/J/C/S/A – GSCCC Troops and GSCCC Girl Scouts with their individual adults.
Location: Santa Barbara
Fee: $100.00 per person for GSCCC Members & $110.00 for all other Council members (All adult attendees must be registered girl scout members with current background checks)
*No refunds after last registration date has occurred. No exceptions.* *Troops must follow Travel Guidelines – application must be approved 30 days in advance*
Patch Included – Yes 11
Feed the Giraffes – Yes
Additional Information will be send one week prior to the event.
Hey Girl Scouts,
Join fellow Girl Scouts at the Santa Barbara Zoo Snooze for a night of giggles, friendship, and wild adventures! Imagine camping under the stars with your troop, surrounded by the playful sounds of zoo animals. Get ready for a roarin’ good time as you explore the zoo after hours and create memories that will last a lifetime! After your overnight adventure you are free to explore the zoo on your own.
Date: Saturday, July 25 (6:30 pm) – Sunday, July 26 (11:00 am) 2026
Times: Check-in begins, Saturday at 6:30 pm and the overnight ends at 11:00 am on Sunday.
Who is Invited: D/B/J/C/S/A – GSCCC Troops and GSCCC Girl Scouts with their individual adults.
Location: Santa Barbara
Fee: $100.00 per person for GSCCC Members & $110.00 for all other Council members (All adult attendees must be registered girl scout members with current background checks)
*No refunds after last registration date has occurred. No exceptions.* *Troops must follow Travel Guidelines – application must be approved 30 days in advance*
Patch Included – Yes
Feed the Giraffes – Yes
Additional Information will be send one week prior to the event.
Join fellow Girl Scouts at the Santa Barbara Zoo Snooze for a night of giggles, friendship, and wild adventures! Imagine camping under the stars with your troop, surrounded by the playful sounds of zoo animals. Get ready for a roarin’ good time as you explore the zoo after hours and create memories that will last a lifetime! After your overnight adventure you are free to explore the zoo on your own.
Times: Check-in begins, Saturday at 6:30 pm and the overnight ends at 11:00 am on Sunday.
Who is Invited: D/B/J/C/S/A – GSCCC Troops and GSCCC Girl Scouts with their individual adults.
Location: Santa Barbara
Fee: $100.00 per person for GSCCC Members & $110.00 for all other Council members (All adult attendees must be registered girl scout members with current background checks)
*No refunds after last registration date has occurred. No exceptions.* *Troops must follow Travel Guidelines – application must be approved 30 days in advance*
Patch Included – Yes
Feed the Giraffes – Yes
Additional Information will be send one week prior to the event.
Deadline to sign up is January 16th.
Calling all 9-12 grade innovators and creative th problem solvers to level up your tech game. Join the 10th Anniversary VCOE Hackathon by the Sea!
Student Orientation on Zoom: Late January, Date TBD
2-4 team sessions on Zoom: January – April
Showcase: April 16, 2026 – 4 PM to 8 PM at VCOE
Click here for more information and to register: https://vcoe.link/SvNge
Take the first step in your wilderness adventure! Designed for individuals, our Wilderness Hiking Course safely takes Girl Scouts and adults out of the campground and into the woods. Wilderness Hiking covers outdoor skills and knowledge and is recommended -though not a prerequisite* – for the Basic Backpacking and Advanced Backpacking courses. Spend your morning in the classroom and your afternoon on the trail learning about safety, proper gear and equipment, the Leave No Trace ethic, and building independence in Girl Scouts. This class lays a strong foundation for more extraordinary adventures. Have an entire troop interested? Contact us to arrange a course!
Classroom portion 9am-2pm
Hike portion 2pm-4:40pm at Wildwood Park
*New this year: 5th grade Juniors and older may attend; Wilderness hiking is recommended but not required for Basic Backpacking, which will be offered later in the spring
Cost: $35/ individual
Covers course materials and “10 Essentials” starter kit.
This is a drop-off event. Individual girls can attend without an adult.