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Wilderness Hiking Course (JCSAV)

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Date: Sun Nov 16 2025, 9:30 AM PST – 4:00 PM PST
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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 in Construction (JCSA)

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Date: Sun Nov 16 2025, 10:00 AM PST – 11:30 AM PST

Women in Construction empowers girls to roll up their sleeves and dive into hands-on projects in building, design, and maintenance. With support from skilled mentors and fun, practical activities, girls will gain real-world skills, boost their confidence, and leave their mark on Camp Arnaz—one project at a time!

Price: $35/registrant

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/-women-in-construction—camp-arnaz—j-c-s-a0.html

Gabby’s Dollhouse Movie & Patch

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Gabby and the Gabby Cats love exploring, creating, and helping one another—just like Girl Scouts! Together, they show how friendship sparks imagination and opens the door to new adventures.

Dive into the new Girl Scouts and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie activity book for a meow-mazing adventure full of fun activities for girls ages three to nine. Once completed, unlock a limited-edition fun patch for FREE while supplies last!

Click here for more details: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/activities-for-girls/for-every-girl/gabbys-doll-house.html?utm_campaign=my26_gabbysdollhouse_engagement_newsletter_non_member_e1_a1&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email_gsusa

International Day of the Girl Scavenger Hunt (All)

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Let’s celebrate girls and all of the amazing things they can do!

While October 11th is the official Day, we will be celebrating all month long with a Simi Valley Scavenger Hunt!

Here is the list of clues: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I7z-P03mMjJhMfcOceWF7Wdy3FzXHjCrJZD5SafS6vE/edit?usp=sharing

Once you have found all of the answers and taken your photos, here is where you will enter them: https://forms.gle/dVD4ck7ebALeAaZRA

Troops have the entire month of October!

Stuck?  Answers will be posted on the Leader’s BAND page.  Please do not share the answers with your troop.  Use them to help your troop get “un-stuck” if needed.

Día de los Muertos Celebration (All, V, T)

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Sunday, October 26th from 11 am to 5 pm

11th Annual “Day of the Dead” Celebration at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum

This family friendly event has lots to do and see!
A great line-up of non-stop entertainment including live music, Aztec dancers, and Folklorico dancers.
New this year – chips and salsa competition
Face Painting
Craft vendors
Food Vendors
Fun and creative crafts for all ages

Altars created by local families will be on display in the Wood Ranch Barn.  If you would like to display an ofrenda for your family, click here for the Simi Valley Historical Society’s form.

Come in costume!
PRESALE: Tickets $10/Adults (13 and up), $5/Kids (5-12), Kids 4 and under are Free
DAY of the EVENT at gate: $15/Adults (13 and up), $5/Kids (5-12), Kids 4 and under are Free

Save time and money by purchasing tickets in advance. Presale tickets end on October 25, 2025

Click here to purchase tickets for this great community event.

26th Annual California Ocean & Coastal Amateur Photography Contest

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Ready to participate? Here’s what to do:

1. Take pictures that feature any of the following subjects:

  • The scenic coast and Pacific Ocean off California
  • People of the California coast (just like YOU!)
  • California ocean and coastal wildlife (native species)

2. Read the Contest Rules and Guidelines – yes, kids can enter!

3. Submit your photos before 5:00pm, September 30, 2025.

The contest is free and open to all amateur photographers – even kids! Contest prize packages have been generously donated. Check out the prizes and sponsors. For more information or questions about entries, contact Lauren.Dung@coastal.ca.gov.

Featured artwork is Child’s Play by Nicholas Paoni, one of the 2024 contest winners.

Women in Construction (JCSA)

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Date: Sun Oct 12 2025, 3:00 PM PDT – 4:30 PM PDT

Women in Construction empowers girls to roll up their sleeves and dive into hands-on projects in building, design, and maintenance. With support from skilled mentors and fun, practical activities, girls will gain real-world skills, boost their confidence, and leave their mark on Camp Arnaz—one project at a time!

Price: $35/registrant

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/women-in-construction—camp-arnaz—j-c-s-a.html

Nature Navigators (All)

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Date: Sun Oct 05 2025, 3:00 PM PDT – 4:00 PM PDT
Embark on a STEAM-powered journey through the great outdoors! In Nature Navigators, girls will explore the natural world through hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities—all while learning how to care for the environment around them. From interactive games and creative problem-solving challenges to a guided nature walk and cyanotype art using fallen leaves and plants, this program blends discovery with eco-friendly fun. It’s the perfect way to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature—while learning how to leave a positive imprint on our world.

Price: $25

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/-nature-navigators—camp-arnaz—b-j-c-s-a.html

Maiden Archery (B*JCSA)

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Date: Sun Oct 05 2025, 1:00 PM PDT – 2:00 PM PDT

Girl Scouts in 3rd grade and up will be instructed in archery techniques, range safety, and target shooting. Each course increases difficulty by moving farther away from the target.

Levels must be completed in order. 

Level 1: Maiden Archery
Level 2: Scout Archery
Level 3: Huntress Archery

Price: $20

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/-maiden-archery—b–j-c-s-a.html