Did you know that Color Cafe (formerly As You Wish pottery) has classes and events?
You can sign up for a troop event, events where younger girls earn a badge, or classes where your older girls can learn techniques!
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Aquarium of the Pacific (D,B,J,C)
Come join the fun at Scout Day! Earn badges and have fun as you learn more about our amazing ocean.
Date: November 3, 2024
Time: 9am to 4pm
Where: Aquarium of the Pacific
Click here for more information.
Amazon Warehouse Tour (All,T,V)
Ever wonder how all those packages get packed and shipped so fast?
Come see the magic when you tour an Amazon fulfillment center!
Find out more at https://www.aboutamazon.com/amazon-fulfillment-center-tours/
You can reserve up to 10 seats for participants older than 6 years of age.
If your group size is greater than 10, please email tours@amazon.com.
Congressional Award (C,S,A,T)
The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all youth regardless of ability, circumstance, or socioeconomic status. Participants earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates and Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas; Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. Earning the Award is a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy or something you’d like to try for the first time. You move at your own pace, on your own or with your friends. This is not an award for past accomplishments. Instead, you are honored for achieving your own challenging goals.
The Congressional Award has no minimum grade point average requirements. It accommodates young people with special needs or disabilities who are willing to take the challenge.
The minimum age to register for the program is 13.5 years and the program ends at 24 years – giving girls all of High School and college to reach their goals and earn a prestigious award!
Coastal Art & Poetry Contest (All, T)
Every year, the California Coastal Commission has an Art and Poetry Contest. All students, K-12 are welcome to enter this fun contest that celebrates our amazing coasts and ocean.
Deadline: January 30, 2025
Snowfest (All, T)
This fun Simi Valley Recreation & Park District event is fun for the whole family!
Click here for more information.
Date: November 5, 2024
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Where: Rancho Madera Community Park, 556 Lake Park Drive
Samaritan Center of Simi Valley (J,C,S,A,T)
The Samaritan Center’s mission is to assist each individual exactly where they are, in becoming self-supportive and independent again, bridging the gap between street and home through services, support, health and home. To complete their mission, they need help!
Simi Valley Library Advisory Group (C,S,A)
The Teen Advisory Group is a great opportunity for teens to get involved at the library. Members work closely with the Teen Service’s Librarian to do the following:
- Develop and plan new library programs just for teens
- Choose books, movies, and graphic novels for the library collection
- Create displays in the teen area and decorate the Teen Lounge
- Review books to be posted on the library’s social media
- Earn Community Service Hours
- Develop leadership skills
- Gain valuable experience for college and jobs
- Make new friends!
Requirements:
- Minimum age: going into 7th grade; Maximum age: going into 12th grade.
- Members must commit to meeting monthly from February 2019 and attend at least 5 teen programs during their time with TAG.
Ventura County Animal Services (C,S,A)
Do you love animals? Would you love to make a difference in your community?
Ventura County Animal Services would love to have your help!
Click here to find out more about this ongoing volunteer opportunity.
Community Service Bar (C,S,A)
“When you earn the Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador Community Service bar, you are making a difference in your community – and practicing the values of the Girl Scout Law. It’s also a great way to get involved with a cause you care about and learn more about the world.
To earn the bar, first choose an organization you’d like to volunteer with. The organization will need to agree to give you instructions about the work you’ll be doing. Your council needs to approve your service, so check with them before you begin. Once you’re organization has been approved, complete at least 20 hours of service with them to earn the bar.”
– Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting Handbook
NOTE: Because our Council is so large and diverse, Council has tasked the Service Units with approving the organizations. Email your name, Girl Scout level, the organization’s name, contact information for the person you will be working with at that organization, and a brief description of what you will be doing for them to info@simivalleygirlscouts.org.