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Automotive Design Challenge (DBJ)

Date: Sat Mar 22 2025 – Sun Mar 23 2025

Daisies will design and build a small model car, focusing on creativity and basic engineering. They will work with materials to create a car that is fast, efficient, and well-designed. Brownies will design and build a race car using a set of materials. They focus on making the car fast and stable to race it on a track. Juniors will design and build a car powered by the air from a balloon. The challenge focuses on using basic physics concepts to make the car move efficiently along a track.

Date (s): March 22nd & 23rd, 2025

Start and End Time:

D/B 10:30AM-12:00PM

J 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Click here to pick a day and time.

Women in History (DBJCSA)

Date: Fri Mar 21 2025, 4:00 PM PST – 5:30 PM PST
The theme for the 2025 National Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” This theme honors the profound impact of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. It celebrates the role of women in shaping the future by empowering and inspiring generations through teaching, guidance, and fostering growth in their communities and beyond.

Gold Award Training Virtual Webinar (S,A,V)

Date: Mon Mar 17 2025, 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

Click here to register for this required webinar.

Girl Scout Week

Celebrate Girl Scouts 113th birthday all week long!  Here’s how:

Sunday, March 9:  Spirit Sunday
Remember the Girl Scout slogan – “Do a good turn daily” – and do something kind for someone else.

Monday, March 10: Affirmation Monday
Keep the kindness flowing when you share a positive message with a friend.

Tuesday, March 11: Troop Tuesday
Let your troop mates know how much you appreciate them!
Not in a troop?  That’s OK!  Let someone important to you know how much you appreciate them.

Wednesday, March 12: National Girl Scout Day
Wear your Girl Scout gear to help Girl Scouts celebrate its 113th birthday!

Thursday, March 13: Thankful Thursday
Share something you are thankful for.
Listen as someone tells you what they are thankful for.

Friday, March 14: Flash Forward Friday
How would you like your life to be different one month from now?  In June?  Next year?
Make some plans for that brighter future!

Saturday, March 15: Pop-up Party Saturday
Have fun at the Girl Scout 113th Birthday Party!  Click here for details!

 

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Fall Overnight (All, V, T)

Date: Fri October 3 2025, 5:00 PM PST – Sat October 4 2025, 12:00 PM PST

Join sister Girl Scouts from around the country for the 2025 Spring Girl Scout Overnight at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Camping will be inside at the Boardwalk’s Iconic Coconut Grove.

Includes:

  • Sleep inside the Boardwalk’s Coconut Grove
  • Free Play in the Arcade
  • Dinner – October 3, 2025
  • Breakfast – October 4, 2025
  • Evening Program
  • Movie
  • Sand Castle Contest
  • Event Patch
  • Ride Wristband for Saturday
  • Discounted Parking

More information will come closer to the event date, this will include parking, food and what to pack and bring.

Space is limited for this event. This is not drop off event all Girl Scouts must have an adult chaperone, either her own or her Troop leader. Troops participating must complete a “Troop Travel” intent form and be in compliance at least one week before the event.

Click here to register for this fantastic annual event: https://beachboardwalk.com/girl-scout-overnights/

Please note: This event happens every spring and fall. This registration page updates with different dates during the year.  Check the dates on the page before registering to ensure you sign-up for the correct event.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Spring Overnight (DBJCSAV)

Date: Fri Mar 14 2025, 5:00 PM PST – Sat Mar 15 2025, 12:00 PM PST

Join sister Girl Scouts from around the country for the 2025 Spring Girl Scout Overnight at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Camping will be inside at the Boardwalk’s Iconic Coconut Grove.

Includes:

  • Sleep inside the Boardwalk’s Coconut Grove
  • Free Play in the Arcade
  • Dinner – March 14, 2025
  • Breakfast – March 15, 2025
  • Evening Program
  • Movie
  • Sand Castle Contest
  • Event Patch
  • Ride Wristband for Saturday
  • Discounted Parking

More information will come closer to the event date, this will include parking, food and what to pack and bring.

Space is limited for this event. This is not drop off event all Girl Scouts must have an adult chaperone, either her own or her Troop leader. Troops participating must complete a “Troop Travel” intent form and be in compliance at least one week before the event.

Registration for the Spring Overnight has closed but you can bookmark this link for when registration for the October 3rd Overnight opens!

Outdoor Training Class (V)

Date: Thu Mar 13 2025 and Sun Mar 16 2025

Outdoor Training prepares leaders to teach their troop the skills needed for cooking and camping outdoors. This is a two part training. Both parts must be taken together and completed prior to any planned trips. Participants will plan their outdoor day during Part A and will be bring some camping and cooking supplies to Part B on Sunday.

Stepping Out is a prerequisite for this class and must be completed prior to Part A. Contact council for more information. 

Please ensure you have a gsLearn account before taking Stepping Out. To access gsLearn, log into your MyGS account then click gsLearn on the left side of your screen. If you need assistance, contact council.

Part A: Thursday, March 13th 6-9pm
Part B: Sunday, March 16th 9am-4pm

If you have any questions about the training or Stepping Out, please reach out to council at info@girlscoutsccc.org or (800)822-2427.

Note: Participants will need to buy food for cooking preparation in addition to the Council fee.  Each patrol will need to bring a few camping/cooking pieces of equipment.

Click here to register.

Confident Cash: Smart Money Moves Event (DBJCSA)

Date: Sat Mar 08 2025 – Sun Mar 09 2025

 “Confident Cash: Smart Money Moves” event is to teach Girl Scouts essential financial literacy skills and the importance of saving, budgeting, and smart spending. Through interactive activities, games, and real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to set financial goals, make informed decisions, and develop lifelong money management habits. This program aims to empower Girl Scouts with the knowledge and confidence to build a secure financial future while fostering responsibility and independence.

Dates: March 8th & 9th, 2024

Start and End Time:

D/B 10:30AM-11:30AM TO March 8th Only

J/C 12:00PM-1:30PM March 8th

J/C 3:30PM-5:00PM TO March 9th

S/A 3:30PM-5:00PM

No S/A on 9th for TO

Click here to select a date and a session.

Mad Science Fun Patch Event (DBJCSA)

Date: Fri Mar 07 2025, 4:00 PM PST – 7:00 PM PST

“Mad Science Scouts” event is to inspire curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among Girl Scouts through hands-on experiments and interactive learning activities. Participants will explore scientific principles, develop critical thinking skills, and engage in collaborative problem-solving in a fun and supportive environment. This event aims to empower girls to see themselves as future innovators and leaders in STEM fields while earning relevant badges and cultivating teamwork and confidence

Price: $5

Click here to register.

Wilderness Hiking Course (CSA)

Date: Sun Mar 02 2025, 9:00 AM PST – 4:30 PM PST

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 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!

Click here to register.