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New Leadership Awards Information Webinar (JCSAV)

Date: Mon Sep 22 2025, 6:00 PM PDT – 7:00 PM PDT

New things are happening in Girl Scouts!

Join us for a virtual session to learn about the new Leadership Awards and the important changes to the Prerequisites for earning the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

This session is idea for troop leaders, parents/caregivers, and Girl Scouts who want to stay up to date and ready for what’s ahead. We’ll walk you through the new Leadership Awards, how they align with each Girl Scout level, and what’s changing and what’s staying the same-about the Highest Awards prerequisites. Whether you are just beginning your Highest Awards adventure or supporting someone who is, this session will give you the insight and clarity you need.

A live Q&A will follow the presentation.

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/new-leadership-awards-are-here–what-troop-leaders—guardians-n1.html

Crisis Response Leadership in Action – California Wildfires (S,A)

Date: Sat Nov 22 2025, 9:45 AM PST – 4:00 PM PST

Experience Leadership in Action: California Wildfires Simulation ! Join us at the Ronald Reagan Library for a one-of-a-kind, high-stakes simulation where high school Girl Scouts step into critical roles—from Fire Chiefs and Sheriffs to News Editors and Animal Shelter Leads—as they work together to respond to a fast-moving wildfire crisis. With 60 dynamic positions in this immersive, real-time scenario, girls will sharpen their leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, unforgettable setting. Then take a quick lunch break and on to a special guided tour of the Reagan Library with some special insights into America’s 250th Birthday! Space is limited—don’t miss your chance to lead under pressure and make an impact! Mandatory participant Zoom meeting: November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM.

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/special-event–crisis-response-leadership-in-action—california.html

Mechanical Engineering I Badge Workshops (DB)

Date: Sat Sep 20 2025, 10:30 AM PDT – Sun Sep 21 2025, 5:00 PM PDT

The Girl Scout Daisy Board Game Design Challenge invites young Daisies to use their creativity and teamwork to design their very own board game that reflects the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Through brainstorming, crafting game elements, and playtesting with peers, girls will develop problem-solving skills while learning how to collaborate, express ideas, and bring a shared vision to life.

The Leap Bot Design Challenge is an exciting STEM activity where Brownies become engineers by designing, building, and testing their own spring-powered leap bots. Through hands-on exploration and creative problem-solving, girls learn about force, motion, and engineering design. This challenge encourages curiosity, builds confidence, and shows girls how fun and rewarding it can be to think like a scientist and inventor.

Daisy 10:30AM-12:00PM

Brownie 3:30PM-5:00PM

Price: $10

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/retail-program–mechanical-engineering-i—d-b–to-ox-sb-cv-slo.html

Girls in Aviation Day – Santa Barbara (DBJCSA)

Date: Sat Sep 20 2025, 12:30 PM PDT – 2:30 PM PDT
Look!  Up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane – it’s Girl in Aviation Day!  Come join us and hang out in a flight school hangar as we learn about the exciting aviation industry!  Check out planes, meet female pilots & learn what it is like to take to the skies.  Fun Aviation Day activities, explore careers in aviation, and more surprises!

Girls in Aviation Day – Camarillo (DBJCSA)

Date: Sat Sep 20 2025, 10:00 AM PDT – 12:00 PM PDT
Look!  Up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane – it’s Girl in Aviation Day!  Come join Sun Air Jets as we learn about the exciting aviation industry!  Check out planes, meet female pilots & learn what it is like to take to the skies.  Fun Aviation Day activities, explore careers in aviation, and more surprises!

National Talk Like a Pirate Day (DBJCSA)

Date: Fri Sep 19 2025, 4:00 PM PDT – 5:30 PM PDT

Join us for a fun and silly celebration where people are encouraged to talk like pirates! For Girl Scouts, it’s a great opportunity to add some adventure to meetings or activities—dressing up in pirate-themed outfits, learning pirate lingo, going on a treasure hunt, or practicing teamwork and problem-solving like a pirate crew. It’s a lighthearted way to build camaraderie and have fun while practicing creativity and confidence.

New Leadership Awards Information Webinar (JCSAV)

Date: Wed Sep 17 2025, 12:00 PM PDT – 1:00 PM PDT

New things are happening in Girl Scouts!

Join us for a virtual session to learn about the new Leadership Awards and the important changes to the Prerequisites for earning the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

This session is idea for troop leaders, parents/caregivers, and Girl Scouts who want to stay up to date and ready for what’s ahead. We’ll walk you through the new Leadership Awards, how they align with each Girl Scout level, and what’s changing and what’s staying the same-about the Highest Awards prerequisites. Whether you are just beginning your Highest Awards adventure or supporting someone who is, this session will give you the insight and clarity you need.

A live Q&A will follow the presentation.

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/new-leadership-awards-are-here–what-troop-leaders—guardians-n0.html

Art & Design Badge Workshops (DBJ)

Date: Sat Sep 06 2025, 10:30 AM PDT – Sun Sep 07 2025, 5:00 PM PDT

Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Art and Design are distinctive creative studios specializing in custom illustrations, branding, and visual content. Each brings its own unique style and personality: Daisy focuses on handcrafted, colorful, and charming designs with a personal touch; Brownie combines playful imagination with storytelling to create warm, engaging visuals; and Junior delivers fresh, bold, and youthful creativity, perfect for young audiences and forward-thinking brands. Together, they offer a diverse range of artistic and design services that bring ideas to life.

Click here to select a day and time to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/retail-program–art—design-badges—d-b-j—cv-sb-slo-ox-to.html

National Guide Dog Program (DBJCSA)

Date: Fri Sep 05 2025, 4:00 PM PDT – 5:30 PM PDT
Celebrate National Guide Dog Month by learning how guide dogs help people with visual impairments live more independent lives. In this program, Girl Scouts will explore how guide dogs are trained, discover the bond between dogs and their handlers, and learn how they can support service dog organizations. Girls will build empathy, gain a deeper understanding of accessibility, and be inspired to make a difference in their communities.

Outdoor Training (V)

Date: Mon Sep 08 2025 – Sat Sep 20 2025

Adult Outdoor Training is a two-part training.  You will get information about Part B at the conclusion of Part A.  You are automatically registered for both parts.

Part A: Monday, September 8, 2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Thousand Oaks Program Center

Part B:  Saturday, September 20, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Oak Park Campground – Simi Valley

DESCRIPTION: Outdoor Training enables you to learn skills needed for camping and outdoor cooking over an open flame.  You will learn how to implement a  girl-led camping trip, how to cook in the outdoors, tie-knots, and much more.

Adults are expected to attend both sessions, be present and actively participate.
PREREQUISITE:  Registered, Completed Background Check and Stepping Out Training

EVENT DETAILS:  Outdoor Training is a two-part training. Part A is a classroom based training where you will learn the basics of planning a girl-led camping trip. You will be put into patrols and challenged to go through the process of planning a council approved trip. You will be meal planning during part A. At the completion of part A, you will need to gather/shop for supplies for part B. Part B Outdoor Training is a practical application of the preparation you did during part A and will be located outdoors. You will be required to bring various camping supplies and/or food.

Event Fee $25.00

Registration Closes September 4, 2025

No refunds after September 4, 2025

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/adult-training–outdoor-training—thousand-oaks—simi-valley.html