Experience the wonders of the ocean on this private kayak tour. A knowledgeable tour guide will take you through the harbor and give you an insider’s look into Santa Barbara as well as some local history. Come explore with us on a Santa Barbara kayak tour and see all that this beach town has to offer!  Your guide will bring you within feet of Northern Fur Seals, Pacific Harbor Seals, California Sea Lions, California Brown Pelicans, and Cormorants. Next, you’ll explore Stearns Wharf, and after passing underneath the pier you’ll enter the Santa Barbara Harbor. The harbor will lend your eyes to magnificent vessels and Santa Barbara’s world renowned fishermen fleet who call the harbor home.

$65 girls, $50 adult

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/kayak-adventure—santa-barbara—c-s-a.html

Get ready for a day of exploration and fun as girls get up close with California’s rocky intertidal invertebrates through hands-on exploration at the touch tank. Scouts will discover how these amazing animals survive in different tide zones and make predictions based on their unique adaptations. After the lesson, girls and their chaperones will take part in a 30-minute beach cleanup, giving back to the coast and helping protect the very creatures they just learned about.

This program aligns with GSCCC’s Beachcomber Patch Program.

Program Schedule:

9:55am- Scouts arrive

10:00-10:45am – Brownies: Rocky Intertidal Lab, Juniors: Aquarium & Gift Shop

10:45-11:30am – Brownies: Aquarium & Gift Shop, Juniors: Rocky Intertidal Lab

11:30-12:00pm – Regroup for a self-led beach cleanup (*Staff will check out supplies to scouts, and scouts can go with chaperones to clean up the beach. Please return supplies back to the Aquarium once finished)

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/special-event–central-coast-aquarium-rocky-intertidal-discovery.html

In This Program the girls will be learning about different bugs and their habitats offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural world, revealing the incredible diversity and adaptability of these small creatures. Each species has evolved to thrive in unique environments, from the dense undergrowth of rainforests to the arid expanses of deserts, and even within our own backyards.

Location: TO/OX/SB/SLO/CV

Price: $5

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/retail-program–bug-whisperer-fun-patch—all-levels.html

Daisy Fun With Movement Badge

Through this badge, Daisies begin the journey to body appreciation by exploring ways to have fun with movement. They get active with big movements (gross motor skills) like dancing, gardening, and stretching. They also learn how small movements (fine motor skills) let them do fun things like drawing or smelling a flower. Moving big or moving small, their body does it all!

Brownie Me Time

Through this badge, Brownies learn how to use their bodies to get the most out of their “me time”—time they spend doing something nice for themselves—so they can feel their very best. They find out how food fuels their fun; how to feel great by stretching, laughing, and doing other big movements; and how to use positive body language to give themselves a boost. They also see how their bodies are tools that let them explore the world and learn new things

Register Here: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/retail-program–fun-with-movement-me-time-badges—cv-slo-sb-ox-.html

Join us aboard the historic Mystic Whaler for an exciting, hands-on Girl Scout adventure. During this five-hour sailing experience, girls will rotate through interactive stations that explore both science and history. From navigating with maps and plotting a course to learning about cargo prep, sailor life, and historic women in sailing, Girl Scouts will gain real insight into maritime life while engaging in team-based learning and leadership. This on-the-water program includes a fun patch and offers an unforgettable day of exploration and adventure aboard a working ship.

8:30am-2pm at the Santa Barbara Harbor

Capacity 30 girls – THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT!

Cost -$35.00

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Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are welcome to experience the thrill of precision at Camp Arnaz’s Axe Throwing range! Under expert supervision, girls will learn to wield an axe with confidence, mastering the art of target hitting while embracing teamwork and discipline. This exhilarating adventure fosters courage and character, empowering our scouts to embrace challenges and grow into resilient, capable leaders.

Price: $40

For the safety of our girls, every person on property must register for the program and be current Girl Scout members with an up to date background check on file. This is not a drop off event. Tag-alongs are not allowed.

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Each surf day focuses on building the fundamentals of the sports, teaching safety etiquette, oceanography, and the basics of catching waves and standing up. On-land balance trainers, beach games, and fun with friends is a part of each surf day along with an environmental talk and beach clean up. Participants each receive a patch and are provided with new wetsuits and boards to use during the lessons.

That feeling of overcoming fears, facing a challenge, and the thrill of riding on a wave foster camaraderie, confidence, and build memories that will last a lifetime. The Surf Happens Foundation is offering full and partial scholarships for the program as well. Each surf day lasts from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Price: $100

Got GSCCC credits? Use the code “girl scouts” to register.
Registrations submitted without active codes will not be processed

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In this journey, we will explore global environmental issues related to food and land use, improve food delivery systems, and fight hunger. We will also learn about food production, distribution, and the consumption processes. We will combine the knowledge of food systems with the urgency of environmental issues to create a vision for change. This program will culminate in a “Take Action” project where we get to address these issues by educating others, promoting local eating, or implementing hands-on solutions like community gardens.

This one-day immersive program empowers girls to understand the critical connections between global environmental issues, food systems, and hunger. Through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and engaging discussions, girls explore the environmental impacts of food production, distribution, and consumption. They’ll learn how food systems contribute to climate change, deforestation, and food insecurity while brainstorming local and global solutions.

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The Turtle Conservancy extends a warm welcome for Juniors to earn their Animal Habitat badge in an exciting and educational adventure. During this special visit to the Turtle Conservancy, Juniors will have the opportunity to earn their Animal Habitat Badge as they learn about turtles, their habitats, and conservation efforts. Join us to discover the fascinating world of turtles and their vital role in conservation. Our interactive program offers Girl Scouts a unique opportunity to learn about these incredible reptiles, their habitats, and the conservation efforts dedicated to protecting them.

National Weather Service Tour – Oxnard
📅 July 12th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Calling all weather watchers and curious minds! Juniors and above are invited to a special behind-the-scenes tour of the National Weather Service office in Ventura.

During this two-hour experience, you’ll:
🌦️ Learn how weather forecasts are made and what the NWS team does every day
🌪️ Explore the operations center and discover real-time tracking tools
📡 Walk through a retired instrument garden filled with decommissioned weather tech
🔬 Depending on staffing, enjoy interactive mini science demonstrations too!

This is a fun and educational opportunity designed for Girl Scouts to deepen their STEM curiosity while connecting science to real-world impact. Space is limited—secure your spot today!

Click here to register.