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!

Classroom portion 9am-2pm
Hike portion 2pm-4:40pm at Wildwood Park

*New this year: 5th grade Juniors and older may attend; Wilderness hiking is recommended but not required for Basic Backpacking, which will be offered later in the spring

Cost: $35/ individual
Covers course materials and “10 Essentials” starter kit.
This is a drop-off event.  Individual girls can attend without an adult.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/girl-training–wilderness-hiking-course—thousand-oaks—j-c-s-.html

Set your sights on the treetops in Flighted Friends, a birdwatching adventure designed to spark curiosity and wonder. Girls will explore the trails of Camp Arnaz with binoculars in hand, learning to identify local birds by sight and sound. Along the way, they’ll discover the basics of bird behavior, habitats, and conservation through fun, hands-on activities. It’s the perfect blend of science, observation, and outdoor exploration—ideal for nature lovers and budding ornithologists alike!

Price: $25 per girl

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-arnaz–flighted-friends—b-j-c-s-a.html

Price: $40 per girl

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-arnaz–axe-throwing—c-s-a4.html

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 per girl

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-arnaz–huntress-archery—b–j-c-s-a.html

Challenge yourself in mastering BB gun (air rifle) target shooting. There are a variety of different positions to choose from! Girl scouts will be instructed in gun safety, range etiquette, and accuracy training.

Levels must be completed in order and will increase in difficulty.

Level 1: Benchrest BB’s

Level 2: Standing BB’s

Level 3: Kneeling BB’s

Level 4: Prone BB’s

Price: $30 per girl

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-arnaz–kneeling-bb-s—j-c-s-a0.html

Set your sights on the treetops in Flighted Friends, a birdwatching adventure designed to spark curiosity and wonder. Girls will explore the trails of Camp Arnaz with binoculars in hand, learning to identify local birds by sight and sound. Along the way, they’ll discover the basics of bird behavior, habitats, and conservation through fun, hands-on activities. It’s the perfect blend of science, observation, and outdoor exploration—ideal for nature lovers and budding ornithologists alike!

Price: $25 per girl

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-arnaz–flighted-friends—b-j-c-s-a0.html

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 per girl

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-arnaz–women-in-construction—j-c-s-a3.html

Challenge yourself in mastering BB gun (air rifle) target shooting. There are a variety of different positions to choose from! Girl scouts will be instructed in gun safety, range etiquette, and accuracy training.

Levels must be completed in order and will increase in difficulty.

Level 1: Benchrest BB’s

Level 2: Standing BB’s

Level 3: Kneeling BB’s

Level 4: Prone BB’s

Price: $30 per girl

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-arnaz–prone-bb-s—j-c-s-a1.html

We suggest downloading the Gold Award workbook before the class begins. You can find the Gold Award workbook on this webpage:
Going for the Gold

Cost: Free

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/girl-training–gold-award-training-webinar—virtual11111111111111111111111111111.html

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey that will transform you into a changemaker. Introducing the Girl Scout Bronze Award-not just an award but a thrilling leadership designed especially for you and over half a million fellow Girl Scouts Juniors globally. Join our workshop to learn about the Girl Scout Bronze Award requirements, the seven steps to earn a Bronze Award, and the tips to help guide Girl Scouts each step of the way.

Cost: Free

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/higher-awards–bronze-award-training-workshop—virtual1111141.html