Category Archives: Annual Events

Girl Scout Destinations (J,C,S,A)

Annual Events, Feb, Ongoing

Do you know a girl who is eager to travel, to have amazing adventures all across our country or even the world?

Our Council and Girl Scouts can help her get there!  Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate travel adventure for girls 11-years-old and older. Girls apply individually for trips sponsored by Girl Scout Councils or Girl Scouts of the USA to join Girl Scouts from around the world in the trip of a lifetime.

Visit the Girl Scout Destinations website for more information and application deadlines.

Financial aid is available for a limited time, so now’s your chance to apply! Apply by February 1st: https://ow.ly/v5YG50WyU3J

Not ready for this huge step this year or you missed the deadlines?  No problem!  Take a look at the types of trips available.  And start planning for next year!

Congressional Award (C,S,A,T)

Annual Events, Service

The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all youth regardless of ability, circumstance, or socioeconomic status. Participants earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates and Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas; Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. Earning the Award is a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy or something you’d like to try for the first time. You move at your own pace, on your own or with your friends. This is not an award for past accomplishments. Instead, you are honored for achieving your own challenging goals.

The Congressional Award has no minimum grade point average requirements. It accommodates young people with special needs or disabilities who are willing to take the challenge.

The minimum age to register for the program is 13.5 years and the program ends at 24 years – giving girls all of High School and college to reach their goals and earn a prestigious award!

For more information, click here to visit their website.

Simi Valley Library Advisory Group (C,S,A)

Annual Events, Service

The Teen Advisory Group is a great opportunity for teens to get involved at the library. Members work closely with the Teen Service’s Librarian to do the following:

  • Develop and plan new library programs just for teens
  • Choose books, movies, and graphic novels for the library collection
  • Create displays in the teen area and decorate the Teen Lounge
  • Review books to be posted on the library’s social media
  • Earn Community Service Hours
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Gain valuable experience for college and jobs
  • Make new friends!

TAG Volunteer Application

Requirements:

  • Minimum age: going into 7th grade; Maximum age: going into 12th grade.
  • Members must commit to meeting monthly from February 2019 and attend at least 5 teen programs during their time with TAG.

Coastal Cleanup Day (All, T)

Annual Events, Service

The waterways in Simi Valley flow out to the ocean, taking any trash that is in them out to the sea.  This great community event takes place every year towards the end of each September.  Sign up to help at this year’s event to help keep trash out of our arroyos and out of the ocean!

Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to noon
Where: Locations all around Ventura county, including here in Simi Valley

Visit www.vccoastcleanup.org to find out more and to register for this event.

Please note: Girls who attend the event in Simi will get a Clean-up Patch.