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Wander & Wonder: Outdoor Art Badges (DBJ)

Date: Sat May 02 2026
Step outside and let nature inspire your creativity! In Wander & Wonder, Girl Scouts will explore the natural world through art, using the colors, shapes, and textures around them to create unique projects. girlswill practice observation skills, experiment with different artistic techniques, and learn how to bring the beauty of the outdoors into their own designs.

Daisy: 10:30am-12pm

Brownie: 12:30pm-2pm

Junior: 3:30pm-5pm

Cost: $10

 

Wander & Wonder: Outdoor Art Badge (CSA)

Date: Sun May 03 2026

Step outside and let nature inspire your creativity! In Wander & Wonder, Girl Scouts will explore the natural world through art, using the colors, shapes, and textures around them to create unique projects. Girls will practice observation skills, experiment with different artistic techniques, and learn how to bring the beauty of the outdoors into their own designs.

AANHPI Heritage Fun Patch Program (All)

Date: Sat May 09 2026, 11:30 AM PDT – 1:00 PM PDT
Celebrate the rich heritage and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities! In this program, Girl Scouts of all levels will explore the history, culture, and traditions that make these communities unique and vibrant. Girls will deepen their understanding, reflect on the importance of diversity, and gain appreciation for the stories and experiences that shape our world.

Color Outside the Lines – Artist Badges (CS)

Date: Sat May 16 2026
Unleash your creativity and explore the world of art in your own unique way! In this program, Girl Scouts will discover how to express themselves through different artistic styles and techniques while learning to see the world from a fresh perspective.

Color Outside the Lines – Artist Badges (CS)

Date: Sun May 17 2026
Unleash your creativity and explore the world of art in your own unique way! In this program, Girl Scouts will discover how to express themselves through different artistic styles and techniques while learning to see the world from a fresh perspective.

Paw-some Pet Pros Badge (B)

Date: Sun May 24 2026
Calling all animal lovers! In this hands-on program, Girl Scouts will explore the world of pets and learn what it takes to care for them responsibly. Girls will discover the basics of pet care, understand the needs of different animals, and gain confidence in handling and helping pets in a safe and thoughtful way.

Outdoor Training – Santa Barbara (V)

Date: Thu Feb 26 2026, 6:00 PM PST AND Sun Mar 08 2026, 4:00 PM PST
Outdoor Training prepares leaders to teach their troop the skills needed for cooking and camping outdoors. This is a two part training. Both parts must be taken together and completed prior to any planned trips. Participants will plan their outdoor day during Part A and will be bring some camping and cooking supplies to Part B on Sunday.

Stepping Out is a prerequisite for this class and must be completed prior to Part A. Contact council for more information.

Please ensure you have a gsLearn account before taking Stepping Out. To access gsLearn, log into your MyGS account then click gsLearn on the left side of your screen. If you need assistance, contact council.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
and
Sunday, March 8, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Both days are required.

Please note, Daylight Saving Time begins on 3/8/26. 

If you have any questions about the training or Stepping Out, please reach out to council at info@girlscoutsccc.org or (800)822-2427.

Note: Participants will need to buy food for cooking preparation in addition to the Council fee.  Each patrol will need to bring a few camping/cooking pieces of equipment.

Registration closes: Friday, February 20th at 4:00 PM. 

Fee: $25.00

Wilderness Day Hike to Rattlesnake Canyon (Santa Barbara) (JCSAV)

Date: Sun Dec 07 2025, 9:30 AM PST – 2:30 PM PST

Trek Wild, a Volunteer led hiking and backpacking program in the GSCCC central/south area, is offering a day hike to Rattlesnake Canyon in Santa Barbara. This hike will include 1500′ of elevation gain (and loss) over 5.5 miles round trip.

Prerequisite: participants must have completed Trek Wild’s Wilderness Hiking Course (Look for upcoming course on Nov 16 if you are interested).

Meeting location: Rattlesnake Trailhead

Packing list: 10 essentials, appropriate layers, snack, lunch, and extra (emergency) food, daypack, 2 L of water. An email will be sent out closer to the hike with a weather forecast and layering suggestions.

Badge work: This hike will count toward the Cadette Trail Adventure Badge. For those interested in the badge, a planning meeting will be held over zoom a few days before the hike (TBD).

Leaders: Jill Murray (jls_murray@yahoo.com) and Kamber Dourcette (kamberdoucette@yahoo.com)

Cost: free

Forms: Bring the Trip Specific Permission form and two copies of your Health History form – one is folded and placed in your first aid kit, the other is handed to the trip leader.

This hike will run rain or shine, as long as there aren’t safety concerns. 

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/special-event–wilderness-day-hike-to-rattlesnake-canyon—santa.html

Solutions Superstar (JC)

Date: Sat Apr 11 2026, 12:30 PM PDT – 2:00 PM PDT
Solutions Superstar is a hands-on, problem-solving and logistics-themed activity program where Girl Scouts explore how everyday items move through the world—from supply chains to delivery routes—and practice creative thinking, planning, and teamwork. Girls complete three out of six engaging activities, such as mapping a product’s journey, designing efficient routes, building mazes with action codes, planning a concert tour, engineering protective packaging, and inventing new solutions. Throughout the program, they build critical thinking skills, discover real-world careers in logistics and engineering, and finish with a better understanding of how their problem-solving “superpowers” can make an impact in their communities and future pathways.

Environmental Stewardship Badge (DBJ)

Date: Sat Apr 18 2026
Discover the power of protecting our planet! In this hands-on environmental stewardship program, Daisys, Brownies, and Juniors will explore the wonders of the natural world and learn what it means to care for the Earth with responsibility and heart.

Through activities—like observing local ecosystems, reducing waste, practicing conservation habits, and creating earth-friendly mini-projects—girls will see how even small actions can make a big difference.

Daisy: 10:30am-12:00pm

Brownie 12:30pm-2:00pm

Junior: 3:30pm-5pm

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–guardians-of-the-earth—environmental-stewardsh.html