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Archery at Camp Arnaz! (B,J,C,S,A)

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Camp Arnaz has three levels of archery – Maiden, Scout, and Huntress.
You can complete all three on one day or on different days but they must be completed in order.

Maiden Level

Date: Sat Aug 24 2024, 9:00 AM PST – 10:00 AM PST

This is the first step on your journey to become the best archer you can be! Join fellow Girl Scouts in grade 3 and up to earn all three levels of the GSCCC Archery Patch Program – Maiden, Scout, and Huntress. The GSCCC Archery Patch Program must be completed in order. Each level focuses on safety, equipment, technique, practice, and fun!
Click here for more information.

 

Scout Level
Date: Sat Aug 24 2024, 10:30 AM PST – 11:30 AM PST

Continue your journey to becoming the best archer you can be! Join fellow Girl Scouts in grade 3 and up to earn all three levels of the GSCCC Archery Patch Program – Maiden, Scout, and Huntress. The GSCCC Archery Patch Program must be completed in order. Each level focuses on safety, equipment, technique, practice, and fun!
Click here for more information.

Huntress Level
Date: Sat Aug 24 2024, 11:30 AM PST – 12:30 PM PST

This is the final step for earning your archery patch series. Completing the Huntress program opens up many more opportunities to practice and perfect your skills! Join fellow Girl Scouts in grade 3 and up to earn all three levels of the GSCCC Archery Patch Program – Maiden, Scout, and Huntress. The GSCCC Archery Patch Program must be completed in order. Each level focuses on safety, equipment, technique, practice, and fun!
Click here for more information.

Cowgirl Up! & Howdy Horses (D,B)

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Date: Sat Aug 17 2024, 9:00 AM PST – 10:30 AM PST

Yee-haw! Calling all Daisies and Brownies for an unforgettable Cowgirl Up at Camp Arnaz! It’s your chance to step into the boots of a true cowgirl, where you’ll meet our gentle horses and form lifelong friendships.
Click here for more information.

OR
Date: Sat Aug 17 2024, 2:30 PM PST – 4:00 PM PST

Welcome to Howdy Horses! This enchanting program is specially designed for young explorers eager to dive into the world of majestic horses.
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Gold Award Virtual Meeting (S,A,V)

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Date: Mon Aug 19 2024, 7:00 PM PDT – 8:00 PM PDT

All girls and adults interested in learning more about the Gold Award are invited to take this training. We will discuss the steps to Go Gold, what a Gold Award project looks like and the resources available to you.

We suggest downloading the Gold Award workbook before the class begins. You can find the Gold Award workbook on this webpage:
Going for the Gold

The Zoom meeting link and details will be on your receipt confirmation.

CONTACT E-MAIL

emayo@girlscoutsccc.org

Junior Playing the Past Badge Workshop (J)

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Date: Sat Aug 17 2024, 4:00 PM PST – 5:30 PM PST

Embark on a journey through time with the Girl Scouts Juniors’ Playing the Past Badge program! In this engaging and imaginative experience, girls will step into the shoes of historical characters and explore different eras. They’ll delve into the daily lives of women and girls from various time periods, learning about their challenges, achievements, and contributions. Through creative activities like role-playing, crafting period-specific artifacts, and storytelling, participants will gain a deeper understanding of history and develop an appreciation for the past. Join us for an adventure that combines fun, education, and creativity, as we bring history to life!

Cost: $10 – Includes badge

*If you have program credits, during check-out click on the yellow box with a red ribbon on it and enter your program credit code!

For questions, please contact Customer Care at 800-822-2427 or info@girlscoutsccc.org

Bronze Award Virtual Workshop (J,V)

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Date: Wed Aug 14 2024, 6:00 PM PST – 7:00 PM PST

Attention all Junior Girl Scouts!

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey that will transform you into a changemaker. Introducing the Girl Scout Bronze Award-not just an award but a thrilling leadership designed especially for you and over half a million fellow Girl Scouts Juniors globally. Join our Virtual Workshop to learn about the Girl Scout Bronze Award requirements, the seven steps to earn a Bronze Award, and the tips to help guide Girl Scouts each step of the way.

Zoom meeting link will be sent through email the week before.

Brownie Making Games Badge Workshop (B)

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Join us for an exciting adventure as we earn the Making Games Badge! This program is perfect for Brownies who love to create, play, and share fun games. Throughout the session, you’ll get to design your own board games, invent new sports, and even create a scavenger hunt. You’ll learn the basics of game design, teamwork, and creativity. By the end of the program, you’ll have the skills to bring your game ideas to life and the confidence to share them with friends and family. Get ready to play, invent, and explore in this fun-filled badge journey!

Cost: $10 – Includes badge
When: Sat Aug 10 2024, 4:00 PM PST – 5:30 PM PST

*If you have program credits, during check-out click on the yellow box with a red ribbon on it and enter your program credit code!

For questions, please contact Customer Care at 800-822-2427 or info@girlscoutsccc.org

Click here to register.

Disbanding a Troop

Finances, Paperwork

There are several reasons why a troop might disband.  The biggest are:

  • The girls all graduate high school.
  • The troop leaders step down and no other parents take their place.
  • The girls are pulled in too many different directions and decide to close their troop.

Whatever the reason, the GIRLS need to decide what to do with any money left in their account.  Troop funds are not the property of any individual girl and can not be divided up and given to the girls.  The girls can choose to:

  • Pay it forward – helping another troop or donating the money to the Service Unit’s or Council’s scholarship funds.
  • Donate it to another organization.
  • Have one last adventure together.

No matter which they choose, the troop leaders and treasurer are responsible for properly closing out the troop.  This includes:

  1. Making sure all checks and other debits to the account have cleared.
  2. Selling or donating any supplies and equipment owed by the troop.
  3. Working with the SU Treasurer to close the troop’s bank account.
  4. Completing the Disbanded Troop Form.

Troop Decisions

Finances

Troop money belongs to the entire troop and decisions on how to spend it and what to save for are troop decisions.  Once the girls decide on what to do and how to pay for it, each girl receives an equal benefit from the troop fund to pay for the activity.

Does this mean the girls should vote on buying every piece of poster board needed for a badge project?  No. Every expense does not need to be voted on but they do need to be accurately reported in the troop records.  Also, the girls should know that small expenses happen and that they can add up quickly.

Does this mean girls should pressure the other girls to vote their way?  No.  A round table discussion is great, with each girl stating what she’d like to do and why.  When it is time to actually vote however, that should be done privately and in such a way that the girls do not know which girls voted for what.

Does this mean the girls should be allowed to spend money on stuff the parents object to, just because they voted for it?  It depends.  Should they be allowed to spend it all on candy? No, probably not.  Girl Scouts teaches about healthy habits and that much candy would not be healthy. Should they be allowed to donate as much of their money as they want to an organization they choose?  Yes.  Should they be allowed to spend a lot of money on one activity?  Yes, especially if the adults think it’s a bad idea.  Though the adults can explain and try to change the girls’ minds, it is the GIRLS’ decision.  It’s far better to foolishly spend money when you are 8 or 13 and learn the lesson than it is to max out a credit card at 19 because you never had the chance to learn from your mistakes safely.  Always keep the long-term goal – responsible, educated adults – in mind.

Does this mean if a girl can’t attend a troop activity, she will get the same amount of troop money to do something else, on her own? No.  Troop funds are spent on troop activities.  While troop leaders try to find dates that work for everyone, it’s not always possible.