Category Archives: Adult Volunteers

Forge Festival 2025 (All, T, V)

Adult Volunteers, Ambassador, Annual Events, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Junior, Nov, Senior, Tagalongs

Come One, Come All!  It’s the annual Forge Festival at Adam’s Forge!

When: Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 11:00am – 3:00pm

Where: Adam’s Forge 750 East Easy St., Simi Valley

What: This could be your favorite thing ever!

Live hot forging, team striking, copper forming before your very eyes! We’ll have Blacksmithing Olympics for kids,  clay to play with and an ensemble drawing experience.   You’ll see jewelry making, needle felting, chainmail,  fancy knot work and more! The one and only Tony Swatton, armorer to the stars, will be on hand to share some of his special magic.

This is a free event, open to all.  Please sign up if you want to come and see what we’re all about!

Please note: This is a working shop environment, so please dress accordingly.  Closed-toe shoes are required to enter the shop.

You can also buy tickets for:

  • The Tomahawk toss
  • Try your hand at forging a mini-sword
  • Make a ring out of a quarter!
  • Compete in the hot forging competition

Click here for more information: https://adamsforge.org/class/forge-festival-2025/

Thousand Oaks Program Center Open House (All, T, V)

Adult Volunteers, Ambassador, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Jan, Junior, Senior, Tagalongs
Date: Sun Jan 04 2026, 11:00 AM PST – 3:00 PM PST

🎉 You’re Invited: Thousand Oaks Girl Scout Program Center Open House! 🌟

Come explore all that Girl Scouts has to offer at our Open House at the Thousand Oaks Program Center! Whether you’re a current member, a prospective family, or a community partner, this is your chance to tour our beautiful center, meet local Girl Scout staff and volunteers, and learn more about the exciting programs and opportunities available for girls of all ages.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/special-events–open-house—thousand-oaks—all-levels.html

USC Football Girl Scout Day

Adult Volunteers, Ambassador, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Junior, Nov, Senior, Tagalongs
Date: Sat Nov 15, 11:00 AM PST – Sat Nov 15, 6:00 PM PST
Location: Los Angeles, CA – LA Memorial Coliseum
Grades: K – 12th, Adults

 

Come out to the LA Memorial Coliseum for a great USC Football game! Join your fellow Girl Scouts, troops, and families as the USC Trojans take on conference opponent Iowa. All Girl Scouts will receive a commemorative USC patch, and have an opportunity to participate in a special high five line before the game as the players enter the stadium to prepare for the game. There will also be a fun scavenger hunt to complete before the game that will take you on a tour of the USC campus.

Game time is announced 2 weeks prior.
Ticket Link here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Girlscoutsla25

Purchase deadline: Nov 15, 2025 11:59 PM PST

Questions? Contact Nick Sherwood, nsherwoo@usc.edu

LA Rams Girl Scout Day

Adult Volunteers, Ambassador, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Junior, Nov, Senior, Tagalongs
Date: Sun Nov 02, 1:05 PM PDT – Sun Nov 02, 4:00 PM PDT

Location: Inglewood, Ca

The Los Angeles Rams are proud to provide The Girl Scouts of Greater LA with exclusive ticket access at a discounted rate for our game against the New Orleans Saints on November 2nd, 2025. All girls in attendance will receive an exclusive LA Rams patch!
Come help us cheer on your Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium this season!
500 Level Seats: Entry Level Price Point
VIP Seats: All-Inclusive F&B

November 2nd, 1-4pm
LA Rams patch

Questions? Please contact Lisa Axelrod at familyengagement@girlscoutsla.org

Wilderness Hiking Course (JCSAV)

Adult Volunteers, Ambassador, Cadette, Junior, Nov, Senior
Date: Sun Nov 02 2025, 9:30 AM PST – 4:00 PM PST

Trek Wild is Volunteer led hiking and backpacking in the GSCCC central/south area

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 recommended -though not 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. Have an entire troop interested? Contact us to arrange a course!

*New this year: 5th grade Juniors and older may attend; Wilderness hiking is recommended but not required for Basic Backpacking, which will be offered in the spring

Cost: $35/ individual covers course materials and “10 Essentials” starter kit. Refunds are available only when Girls Scouts cancels event.
Girls can attend without an adult

Click here to regsiter: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/girl-training–wilderness-hiking-course—santa-barbara—j-c-s-.html

Wilderness Hiking Course (JCSAV)

Adult Volunteers, Ambassador, Cadette, Junior, Nov, Senior
Date: Sun Nov 16 2025, 9:30 AM PST – 4:00 PM PST
Category:
Trek Wild is Volunteer led hiking and backpacking in the GSCCC central/south area

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 recommended -though not 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. Have an entire troop interested? Contact us to arrange a course!

*New this year: 5th grade Juniors and older may attend; Wilderness hiking is recommended but not required for Basic Backpacking, which will be offered in the spring

Cost: $35/ individual covers course materials and “10 Essentials” starter kit. Refunds are available only when Girls Scouts cancels event.
Girls can attend without an adult.

Women of Distinction

Adult Volunteers, Apr
Date: Sat Apr 25 2026, 4:00 PM PDT – 8:00 PM PDT
Volunteers & Other Adults

Women of Distinction – April 25, 2025 at Camp Arnaz

We are proud to invite you to our annual Women of Distinction celebration on Friday, April 25, 2025, at beautiful Camp Arnaz in Ventura. This inspiring evening is dedicated to honoring our outstanding Girl Scout volunteers, the women and men whose time, talents, and leadership shape the next generation of girls with courage, confidence, and character.

This year’s theme, Farm to Table, highlights the rich agricultural heritage of our Central Coast while celebrating the freshness of community, connection, and gratitude. Guests will enjoy locally sourced food and drinks in a warm outdoor setting, surrounded by the natural beauty of Camp Arnaz. The evening will feature recognition of our honorees, a dinner, stories of impact from our girls, and a heartfelt celebration of the volunteers who help Girl Scouts thrive.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/women-of-distinction-.html

All Star Troop Patch Program

Adult Volunteers, Leader, Oct, Patch Program

An All Star TroopAll Star Troop Patch

  • is prepared
  • helps build an amazing community
  • and has fun!

How it works:

During this Girl Scout year, check off items on the list linked below as you and your amazing troop complete them.

For some items, you will need to send a photo of your amazing girls. Use the Google form linked at the bottom. Please make sure everyone in the photo is allowed to be photographed. You can submit the form multiple times.

Please note: no double dipping. For example, if you host a community service event, that counts for just one box.

Check off eight or more items to earn the patch.

Complete 11 or 12 items to earn the Gold Star that goes with the patch!

Click here for the list of items: https://simivalleygirlscouts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ALL-STAR-TROOP-25-26.pdf

Click here to submit photos and other information about your troop’s progress during the year: https://forms.gle/eFf1SfH1Ym8YdYLu9

New Leadership Awards Information Webinar (JCSAV)

Adult Volunteers, Ambassador, Cadette, Junior, Nov, Senior
Date: Wed Nov 12 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-n6.html