Category Archives: Jan

Raptors are the Solution! (JCSA)

Date: Sat Jan 24 2026, 10:00 AM PST – 12:00 PM PST
Join us for a thrilling, hands-on program where you’ll meet live raptor ambassadors—including Willow the Barn Owl and an American Kestrel—while learning how these incredible birds help keep our environment healthy. Explore biofacts, touch taxidermy specimens, and dive into the amazing adaptations of owls and hawks. Then, roll up your sleeves to help build owl boxes that will be placed in our community to support natural rodent control.

2026 Cookiepreneur Series (All)

Date: Sat Jan 17 2026

Get ready to dream big, make smart moves, and become a true Cookie Boss! The Cookie Entrepreneurship Series is a six-part adventure designed to help Girl Scouts build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover what it takes to run their own successful cookie business. Throughout the series, girls will explore topics like goal setting, decision-making, money management, business ethics, digital safety, and people skills—all while having tons of fun with friends.

Each session brings a new theme and hands-on activities that spark creativity and teamwork. From pitching sales ideas Shark Tank–style to mastering online safety through the Digital Cookie platform, every experience helps Girl Scouts grow as entrepreneurs and leaders. Along the way, they’ll collect special charms and giveaways to mark their progress and celebrate their achievements.

Whether they’re dreaming it, selling it, or managing it, this series empowers girls to take charge, think big, and shine as the go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders they’re meant to be!

Fee:

Daisies/Brownies/Juniors: $40
Program Aides (Caddetes/Seniors/Ambassadors): $15

Register Here:

Thousand Oaks
Oxnard
Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo
Castroville

2026 Cookiepreneur Series (All)

Date: Sun Jan 11 2026

Get ready to dream big, make smart moves, and become a true Cookie Boss! The Cookie Entrepreneurship Series is a six-part adventure designed to help Girl Scouts build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover what it takes to run their own successful cookie business. Throughout the series, girls will explore topics like goal setting, decision-making, money management, business ethics, digital safety, and people skills—all while having tons of fun with friends.

Each session brings a new theme and hands-on activities that spark creativity and teamwork. From pitching sales ideas Shark Tank–style to mastering online safety through the Digital Cookie platform, every experience helps Girl Scouts grow as entrepreneurs and leaders. Along the way, they’ll collect special charms and giveaways to mark their progress and celebrate their achievements.

Whether they’re dreaming it, selling it, or managing it, this series empowers girls to take charge, think big, and shine as the go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders they’re meant to be!

Fee:

Daisies/Brownies/Juniors: $40
Program Aides (Caddetes/Seniors/Ambassadors): $15

Register Here:

Thousand Oaks
Oxnard
Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo
Castroville

2026 Cookiepreneur Series (All)

Date: Sat Jan 10 2026

Get ready to dream big, make smart moves, and become a true Cookie Boss! The Cookie Entrepreneurship Series is a six-part adventure designed to help Girl Scouts build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover what it takes to run their own successful cookie business. Throughout the series, girls will explore topics like goal setting, decision-making, money management, business ethics, digital safety, and people skills—all while having tons of fun with friends.

Each session brings a new theme and hands-on activities that spark creativity and teamwork. From pitching sales ideas Shark Tank–style to mastering online safety through the Digital Cookie platform, every experience helps Girl Scouts grow as entrepreneurs and leaders. Along the way, they’ll collect special charms and giveaways to mark their progress and celebrate their achievements.

Whether they’re dreaming it, selling it, or managing it, this series empowers girls to take charge, think big, and shine as the go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders they’re meant to be!

Fee:

Daisies/Brownies/Juniors: $40
Program Aides (Caddetes/Seniors/Ambassadors): $15

Register Here:

Thousand Oaks
Oxnard
Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo
Castroville

 

2026 Cookiepreneur Series (All)

Date: Sun Jan 18 2026

Get ready to dream big, make smart moves, and become a true Cookie Boss! The Cookie Entrepreneurship Series is a six-part adventure designed to help Girl Scouts build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover what it takes to run their own successful cookie business. Throughout the series, girls will explore topics like goal setting, decision-making, money management, business ethics, digital safety, and people skills—all while having tons of fun with friends.

Each session brings a new theme and hands-on activities that spark creativity and teamwork. From pitching sales ideas Shark Tank–style to mastering online safety through the Digital Cookie platform, every experience helps Girl Scouts grow as entrepreneurs and leaders. Along the way, they’ll collect special charms and giveaways to mark their progress and celebrate their achievements.

Whether they’re dreaming it, selling it, or managing it, this series empowers girls to take charge, think big, and shine as the go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders they’re meant to be!

Fee:

Daisies/Brownies/Juniors: $40
Program Aides (Caddetes/Seniors/Ambassadors): $15

Register Here:

Thousand Oaks
Oxnard
Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo
Castroville

Questions? info@girlscoutsccc.org

Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Civics Challenge (CSA)

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/

Cookie Stars: Financial Literacy Badge Workshops (DBJ)

Date: Sat Jan 03 2026
In the Daisy Cookie Star: Goal Setter badge, young Daisies learn how to set simple and exciting goals for their cookie sales adventure! Through fun activities, they’ll discover how to plan their cookie goals, get ready to share with family and friends, and celebrate their progress. It’s all about building confidence, teamwork, and having fun while learning how to reach for the stars—one cookie at a time!

Brownie Cookie Boss: Decision Maker badge, Brownies learn how to make smart choices to help their cookie business succeed! They’ll explore fun ways to plan, decide how to spend their cookie money, and think about how to help others with their earnings. This badge helps girls build confidence, teamwork skills, and good decision-making—all while having a blast with cookies!
Junior Cookie Crew: Collaborator badge, Juniors learn how to work together to make their cookie business a big success! Through teamwork, communication, and sharing ideas, girls will discover how collaborating helps them reach their goals faster. They’ll practice helping each other, planning together, and celebrating their achievements as a team—all while having fun selling cookies!

Cost: $10 includes badge

Click here to select and register for a workshop:
https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–cookie-stars–goal-setters–decision-makers—co.html

Money Mavens: Senior Savvy Shopper Badge Workshop (S)

Date: Sun Jan 25 2026, 11:00 AM PST – 12:30 PM PST
In the Senior Savvy Shopper badge, Seniors learn how to become smart and thoughtful shoppers! They’ll explore ways to compare prices, read labels, and make choices that fit their budgets and values. This badge helps girls develop skills to shop wisely, save money, and make informed decisions that support their financial goals and personal style.

Money Mavens: Ambassador Financial Planner Badge Workshop (A)

Date: Sun Jan 25 2026, 3:30 PM PST – 5:30 PM PST
In the Ambassador Financial Planner badge, Ambassadors learn advanced money management and planning skills to take control of their financial futures. They’ll explore budgeting, saving, investing, and goal-setting while creating detailed financial plans tailored to their personal dreams and responsibilities. This badge empowers girls to make informed decisions, plan for long-term success, and become confident leaders in financial literacy.

Gears & Gadgets Fridays (All)

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!