Category Archives: Annual Events

Ventura County Fair Poster Contest (DBJCSAT)

Annual Events, Mar

It’s here! 🎨🌊 The 2025 Youth Poster Contest starts tomorrow, March 1st!

Ventura County youth in grades Kindergarten through 12th can enter a poster between March 1-31. Posters that best depict this year’s Fair theme, ‘Waves of Fun,’ will be eligible to win cash prizes and have their poster displayed at the Fair, and used in marketing materials and on merchandise at the Fair! There is no fee to enter!

1st place overall: $500
2nd place overall: $250
3rd place overall: $100

Grade-level ribbon awards will also be given, as well as an award for the school with the most participation.

🚨 Be sure to read all rules and guidelines before creating. Entries that do not follow all guidelines will be disqualified. Contest information, guidelines, and entry form can be found here: https://venturacountyfair.org/fair/contests/

Girl Scout Week

Annual Events, Mar

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 (DBJCSA)

Annual Events, Oct
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.
Please note: 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)

Annual Events, Mar
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, Apr

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)

Annual Events

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!

Tent or Treat 2024 (All,V,T)

Annual Events
Date: Sat Oct 26 2024, 2:00 PM PDT – 6:00 PM PDT
Get ready for an even spookier and more thrilling Tent or Treat event this year at Camp Arnaz! On October 26th from 2 PM to 6 PM, we’re turning up the Halloween excitement with new activities, more treats, and an extra dash of eerie fun. Join us for an exhilarating afternoon filled with fun at Camp Arnaz, a special invitation extended to Girl Scouts, their friends, and families. Embrace the spirit of autumn by donning your favorite costumes, Girl Scout uniforms, or any attire that celebrates the season, and dive into the heart of our “Tent or Treat” celebration. Explore our haunted trail, participate in ghoulish games, and indulge in deliciously sweet treats. Come dressed in your best costume and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of Halloween magic and merriment. Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your tickets now and experience the new and improved Tent or Treat at Camp Arnaz!

Simi Valley Girl Scout Day Camp (All)

Annual Events, Jun


Registration is open!  Click here for more information.

Camp is June 16 to 20, 2025!
Camp runs from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm each day.
Registration is open to all registered Girl Scouts, K to 12.
Any girl can join Girl Scouts just so she can attend camp!
Girls who will be in full Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025 are welcome to attend as well.

Simi Valley Girl Scout Day Camp is 100% volunteer run.
For all of our fabulous volunteers we offer:

  • Free! If you volunteer all week, one daughter attends free!
  • Discounts off of one daughter’s registration fee if you volunteer for 1 to 4 days.
  • Boy Patrol: Boys who are currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade may attend with a parent or guardian volunteering all week.
  • PeeWee Campers: Boys and girls who are potty trained but who are not yet old enough for the main camp and who have a parent or guardian volunteering all week.