Category Archives: Cadette

Design, Build, Repeat: Think Like an Engineer Badge Workshops (All)

Ambassador, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Junior, Mar, Senior
Date: Sun Mar 01 2026
Daisy/Brownie

In the Little Builders: Think Like an Engineer badge, Daisies and Brownies explore the exciting world of engineering by using their creativity and problem-solving skills! Through hands-on activities, they’ll learn how engineers think about building, designing, and fixing things. Girls will have fun experimenting with materials, testing their ideas, and discovering how to work like real engineers.

Junior/Cadette
Builder’s Mindset invites Juniors and Cadettes to explore engineering through hands-on projects that develop creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Juniors will design, build, and test simple engineering challenges, learning how to think like real engineers. Cadettes will take their skills further by tackling advanced design problems, planning prototypes, and refining their creations with a focus on efficiency and impact. This program encourages girls to become innovative leaders with strong technical and collaboration skills.

Senior/Ambassador
Innovator’s Edge challenges Seniors and Ambassadors to push the boundaries of engineering through complex, real-world projects. Seniors will apply critical thinking and advanced problem-solving to design and prototype innovative solutions, while Ambassadors will lead teams, manage projects, and explore engineering’s impact on society and sustainability. This program empowers girls to become visionary engineers and confident leaders ready to tackle future challenges.

Cost: $10 includes badge

Click here to select a session and to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–design–build–repeat–think-like-an-engineer—.html

Design, Build, Repeat: Think Like an Engineer Badge Workshops (All)

Ambassador, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Feb, Junior, Senior
Date: Sat Feb 28 2026
Daisy/Brownie

In the Little Builders: Think Like an Engineer badge, Daisies and Brownies explore the exciting world of engineering by using their creativity and problem-solving skills! Through hands-on activities, they’ll learn how engineers think about building, designing, and fixing things. Girls will have fun experimenting with materials, testing their ideas, and discovering how to work like real engineers.

Junior/Cadette
Builder’s Mindset invites Juniors and Cadettes to explore engineering through hands-on projects that develop creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Juniors will design, build, and test simple engineering challenges, learning how to think like real engineers. Cadettes will take their skills further by tackling advanced design problems, planning prototypes, and refining their creations with a focus on efficiency and impact. This program encourages girls to become innovative leaders with strong technical and collaboration skills.

Senior/Ambassador
Innovator’s Edge challenges Seniors and Ambassadors to push the boundaries of engineering through complex, real-world projects. Seniors will apply critical thinking and advanced problem-solving to design and prototype innovative solutions, while Ambassadors will lead teams, manage projects, and explore engineering’s impact on society and sustainability. This program empowers girls to become visionary engineers and confident leaders ready to tackle future challenges.

Cost: $10 includes badge

Click here to select a session and time: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–design–build–repeat–think-like-an-engineer—.html

Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Civics Challenge (CSA)

Ambassador, Annual Events, Cadette, Jan, Senior

Are you a budding cinematographer or songwriter? The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy is proud to invite middle and high school students to use their creativity in the annual Civics Challenge. Students can earn $500 and help their peers learn more about civics through videos and original songs!

Finalists in two categories, middle school (6th-8th grade) and high school (9th-12th grade), will be awarded a total of $5,000 in prizes.

Entry Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026

Winners Announced: Friday, February 27, 2026

Click here for more information: https://oconnorinstitute.org/cc/

Forge Festival 2025 (All, T, V)

Adult Volunteers, Ambassador, Annual Events, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Junior, Nov, Senior, Tagalongs

Come One, Come All!  It’s the annual Forge Festival at Adam’s Forge!

When: Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 11:00am – 3:00pm

Where: Adam’s Forge 750 East Easy St., Simi Valley

What: This could be your favorite thing ever!

Live hot forging, team striking, copper forming before your very eyes! We’ll have Blacksmithing Olympics for kids,  clay to play with and an ensemble drawing experience.   You’ll see jewelry making, needle felting, chainmail,  fancy knot work and more! The one and only Tony Swatton, armorer to the stars, will be on hand to share some of his special magic.

This is a free event, open to all.  Please sign up if you want to come and see what we’re all about!

Please note: This is a working shop environment, so please dress accordingly.  Closed-toe shoes are required to enter the shop.

You can also buy tickets for:

  • The Tomahawk toss
  • Try your hand at forging a mini-sword
  • Make a ring out of a quarter!
  • Compete in the hot forging competition

Click here for more information: https://adamsforge.org/class/forge-festival-2025/

Global Changemakers: Badge Workshops (CSA)

Ambassador, Cadette, Feb, Senior
Date: Sun Feb 22 2026
Join us for Global Change Makers, an exciting and hands-on workshop series where Girl Scouts will explore how they can make a difference in the world around them. Through fun, age-appropriate activities, games, and creative projects, girls will discover what it means to be a global citizen and take action on issues that matter—earning their Global Action Badge along the way!

Cost: $10 includes badge

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–global-changemakers–a-take-action-workshop—th0.html

Cadette Media Journey in a Day (C)

Cadette, Feb
Date: Sun Feb 08 2026, 11:00 AM PST – 5:00 PM PST
Cadette Girl Scouts will dive into the world of media and storytelling by exploring how different types of media—like video, photography, social media, and journalism—shape the stories we see and hear every day. Girls will learn how to create their own compelling content, practice ethical storytelling, and use media as a powerful tool for communication and positive change.

Through hands-on projects and group discussions, girls will build skills in planning, producing, and sharing media that expresses their unique voices.

Cost: $25

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program—media-journey-in-a-day—thousand-oaks—cadett.html

Storytelling Stars: Screenwriter Badge Workshop (C)

Cadette, Feb
Date: Sun Feb 15 2026, 12:30 PM PST – 2:00 PM PST
In the Screenwriter badge, Cadettes learn how to write scripts for movies, plays, or videos. They’ll explore dialogue, scene setting, and story structure to bring their stories to life on screen. This badge builds skills in storytelling, teamwork, and creativity, perfect for girls interested in drama or film.

Cost: $10 includes badge

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–storytelling-stars–drama-designers—thousand-o0.html

Storytelling Stars: Screenwriter Badge Workshop (C)

Cadette, Feb
Date: Sat Feb 14 2026, 3:30 PM PST – 5:00 PM PST
In the Screenwriter badge, Cadettes learn how to write scripts for movies, plays, or videos. They’ll explore dialogue, scene setting, and story structure to bring their stories to life on screen. This badge builds skills in storytelling, teamwork, and creativity, perfect for girls interested in drama or film.

Cost: $10 includes badge

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–storytelling-stars–drama-designers—thousand-o.html

Gears & Gadgets Fridays (All)

Ambassador, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Jan, Junior, Senior
Date: Fri Jan 16 2026, 5:00 PM PST – 6:00 PM PST
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!

Cost: $5

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–gears—gadgets-fridays—thousand-oaks—all-le.html

Black History Heritage Month (All)

Ambassador, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Feb, Junior, Senior
Date: Fri Feb 06 2026, 4:45 PM PST – 5:45 PM PST
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements and contributions of the African American and Black communities-a time (though not the only time!) for emphasizing the central role of this varied community throughout U.S. history.

Cost: $10 includes patch

Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–black-history-heritage-month—thousand-oaks—a.html