Category Archives: Apr

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

Date: Sat Apr 25 2026, 11:00 AM PDT – 3:00 PM PDT
Come join us at the Thousand Oaks Girl Scout Open House! 🌟 This is a great opportunity for families to stop by, meet our team, and learn what Girl Scouts is all about. Discover how girls build confidence, explore new interests, and make lasting friendships through fun, hands-on experiences.

Whether you’re interested in joining, volunteering, or just curious about what we do, we’d love to meet you and answer your questions!

Gears & Gadgets Friday (All)

Date: Fri Apr 24 2026, 5:00 PM PDT – 6:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to Robot Fun—a playful, all-ages program where imagination meets innovation! Whether you love building things, solving puzzles, or dreaming up new inventions, this is your chance to explore the world of robots your way. From silly dancing bots to helpful helper machines, girls will tinker, test, and laugh while learning how robots work and what makes them tick. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and get ready to play with ideas, gadgets, and gears!

Craft & Tinker Badge Workshop (J)

Date: Sun Apr 19 2026, 3:30 PM PDT – 5:00 PM PDT
Juniors step up as Maker Mentors in the Craft and Tinker badge, combining creativity with problem-solving. Girls will design, test, and refine their ideas through hands-on crafting and tinkering challenges—building the confidence to create and inspire others.

Women of Distinction

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

Kaleidoscope 2026 (JCSAV)

Date: Fri Apr 17 2026 – Sun Apr 19 2026
WHAT IS KALEIDOSCOPE?

Kaleidoscope is a camporee for Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts. It is a fun weekend of tent camping, skill challenges, workshops, SWAPS, songs, games, a Saturday evening program, a Sunday morning cook-off, and an all-camp service project. This event is held every other year and attracts approximately 1,000 girls and adults. Meet sister Girl Scouts from all areas of our council!
Check out this introduction video: https://youtu.be/yzv9nKvnZyc

WHO: Junior through Ambassador Girl Scout Troops, plus Event Volunteers
WHERE: Santa Barbara County
WHEN: Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, 2026

COST:
$70.00 per girl/adult – Fee includes the K2026 event t-shirt, lanyard, patch, bandana, glow necklace, Skill Challenge achievement level patch (if earned), and Saturday evening all-camp dinner.

REGISTRATION:
Opens: December 1, 2025
Closes: March 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM

For more information and for this year’s handbook, check out the official Kaleidoscope site: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/discover/activities/camp-and-outdoors/Kaleidoscope.html

Links to important forms will be found at the bottom of your confirmation receipt from Doubleknot.