Category Archives: Annual Events

Hackathon by the Sea (SA)

Annual Events, Jan

Deadline to sign up is January 16th.

Calling all 9-12 grade innovators and creative th problem solvers to level up your tech game. Join the 10th Anniversary VCOE Hackathon by the Sea!

  • Collaborate, innovate, and solve a real-world challenge
  • Hop on 2 – 4 fun Zoom check-ins with your team
  • Mentored by cybersecurity college students
  • Engage in interactive and informative workshops
  • Work as a team to win money and prizes

Student Orientation on Zoom: Late January, Date TBD
2-4 team sessions on Zoom: January – April
Showcase: April 16, 2026 – 4 PM to 8 PM at VCOE

Click here for more information and to register: https://vcoe.link/SvNge

K-12 Coastal Art & Poetry Contest (All,T)

Annual Events, Jan

Deadline to submit entries: 5pm on January 29
Celebrate our wonderful coastal areas with the California Coastal Commission!

Ready to participate? Here’s what to do:

  1. Read the Contest Guidelines
  2. Create your art or poetry
  3. Learn How to Enter the contest
  4. Submit your work online by January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm, or submit by mail (see #6 in contest guidelines below)

Other things you can do:

Winners and honorable mentions will be contacted directly and announced to the public (on this website and via email) by early April.

Golden Gate Bridging (J*, C, S, A)

Annual Events, Apr

Get ready to bridge and celebrate being a new Cadette!

Join Girl Scouts of Northern California for Golden Gate Bridging on April 25, 2026, as Girl Scouts from across the country (and even the world!) walk across the Golden Gate Bridge to celebrate an amazing milestone.
Enjoy games, crafts, and activities at Crissy Field as we bridge to new adventures together!

San Francisco, CA | Golden Gate Bridge & Crissy Field
April 25, 2026
8:00am to 3:30pm

This event is for Juniors currently in 5th grade who are bridging to Cadettes (6th graders next school year) as well as any 6th–12th grade Girl Scouts who missed their chance to bridge since the last time we hosted this event in 2019, and their registered adult.

Registration opens to out-of-council participants starting November 17.

Learn more and register: https://www.gsnorcal.org/ggb

Ventura County Fair Entries

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Do you have a hobby you love?  Show off your blue ribbon best at the Ventura County Fair!The deadline to enter this year’s Fair is July 10th so don’t delay: https://venturacountyfair.org/fair/entries/
Showcase your talents in:
🔹 Youth Expo – Pre-K to HS seniors!
🔹 Home Arts – Calling all the crafty!
🔹 Gems & Minerals – Get your crystals charged!
🔹 Hobbies, Models, & Collections – Collect ribbons for your…collections!
🔹 Agriculture – Harvest your best to enter!
🔹 Floriculture – Two (green) thumbs up!
🔹 Photography – Put the focus on your photos!
🔹 Amateur Art & Professional Art – Display your works of art!
🔹 4-H & Grange – Enter with your club!

From the young to the experienced, amateurs and professionals, there’s a place for you to shine at the Ventura County Fair this July 30 through August 10!
To make your entry process as smooth as possible, all submissions for the Fair are now handled online. To participate, you must enter online now (required) and then drop-off your items at the designated date & time the weekend before Fair.
Learn more & enter here by July 10th: https://venturacountyfair.org/fair/entries/

Girl Scout Week

Annual Events, Archive

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)

Annual Events, Archive
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)

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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!

Brownilympics! (D*,B,T,V)

Annual Events, Archive

Mark April 12th on your calendar for the most amazing annual event for Brownies and 1st grade Daisies!  Brownilympics is right around the corner!

Talk to your troop leader to find out more about this great event and how your troop can participate in the 38th Annual Simi Valley Brownilympics.  Come join the fun and create amazing memories!

Troop Leaders: Check the Brownilympics website for more information.  You can also email SimiBrownilympics@gmail.com.

Girl Advisory Board (S,A)

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We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for your Girl Scout’s (ages 14 to 18) to join the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Girls’ Advisory Board! This unique leadership role allows girls to “be the voice of Girl Scouts,” helping to create programs and initiatives that truly resonate with their sister Girl Scouts.

Key Details:
– Once a month the girls meet, typically on the 3rd or 4th Thursday at 7 PM.
– Girls will be actively involved in outside programs and events, contributing to the growth and success of our community.

This is a fantastic way for your Girl Scout to develop leadership skills, make a positive impact, and have her voice heard in shaping the future of Girl Scouts. We encourage you to discuss this opportunity with her and consider joining us for this exciting journey! Applications accepted through September 20, 2024.

If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing info@girlscoutsccc.org.

Click here to apply!