Category Archives: May

Kayak Adventure – Santa Barbara (CSAV)

Date: Sat May 09 2026, 10:00 AM PDT – 12:00 PM PDT
Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast has partnered with Cal Coast Adventures and invites C/S/A and registered Adult Volunteers to soak up the sun and kayak!

Experience the wonders of the ocean on this private kayak tour. A knowledgeable tour guide will take you through the harbor and give you an insider’s look into Santa Barbara as well as some local history. Come explore with us on a Santa Barbara kayak tour and see all that this beach town has to offer!  Your guide will bring you within feet of Northern Fur Seals, Pacific Harbor Seals, California Sea Lions, California Brown Pelicans, and Cormorants. Next, you’ll explore Stearns Wharf, and after passing underneath the pier you’ll enter the Santa Barbara Harbor. The harbor will lend your eyes to magnificent vessels and Santa Barbara’s world renowned fishermen fleet who call the harbor home.

Waiver will be sent with email confirmation. No tagalongs.

COST: $65.00 – Girl Scouts (includes fun patch) $50.00 – Registered Girl Scout Adult Volunteer **if you wish to watch from the beach, there is no need to register**

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/special-event–kayak-adventure—santa-barbara—c-s-a.html

Girl Scouts Gone Fishin’ (All)

Date: Sat May 30 2026, 9:00 AM PDT – 12:00 PM PDT
C’mon Girl Scouts – catch some reel fun!

Girl Scouts Gone Fishin’  is a 3-hour outdoor experience consisting of a fishing trip at the local pier. This three-hour adventure includes fishing, knot tying, baiting, casting, wildlife exploration and coastal stewardship. During these activities, students will engage in problem solving and team building while learning about the local marine life and how to protect it while able to take what’s able to be harvested. Students will gain occupational and leadership experience, while “catching a memory” and actively learning about the coastal environment.

COST: $35.00 includes fun patch & workbook for Girl Scouts – adults who wish to watch and not participate do not need to register but will not be allowed to assist your Girl Scouts or fish.  No tagalongs

Parking $8 at lots by pier

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/special-event–girl-scouts-gone-fishin—-south—d-b-j-c-s-a-v.html

Program Aide Core Training (PACT) – Santa Barbara (CSA)

Date: Sat May 02 2026, 10:00 AM PDT – 4:00 PM PDT
Learn valuable skills about being a mentor and sharing your skills, passions and experiences with younger Girl Scouts! Program Aides have the unique opportunity to serve as champions for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Girls need to bring their lunch and water. Please no peanuts/peanut butter products. 

Cost: $20

Girls  must complete this course to be a PA at any Day Camp.
They only need to take this class ONCE.

Program Aide Core Training (P.A.C.T.) is a council-designed leadership course and one of the steps required for Cadettes to earn the Program Aide pin. For more information on the Program Aide pin contact info@girlscoutsccc.org.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/girl-training–program-aide-core-training–pact—-c-s-a—santa.html

Basic Backpacking Course (CSAV)

The second part of our three step wilderness progression designed for individuals, teaches everything you need to know to begin a multi-night outdoor adventure. Gain the knowledge you’ll need to make important decisions about gear, clothing, and trip planning, then hit the trail to practice and hone your skills.

Practice Hike: May 16 8:30-3:00 Ojai area
Skills day: May 17: 8:30-3:00 Camp Arnaz
Overnight Trip Dates: May 23-24
Trip Leaders: Marin Sigurdson & Jill Murray
*6th graders need to have completed Wilderness Hiking Course*

Cost: $60/ individual covers insurance, group gear, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and backpack. Backpackers also need to contribute toward food. Refunds available only when event is cancelled.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Wilderness Hiking Course. Girls can attend without an adult.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/special-event—basic-backpacking-course—ventura-county—c-s-.html

Axe Throwing (CSA)

Date: Sun May 24 2026, 1:00 PM PDT – 2:00 PM PDT
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to step up to the range and experience the thrill of axe throwing at Camp Arnaz! With guidance from trained staff, girls will learn proper technique, build confidence, and challenge themselves to hit the mark. It’s a fun and empowering way to develop focus, teamwork, and leadership—all while embracing a bold new adventure.

Kneeling BBs (JCSA)

Date: Sun May 24 2026, 3:00 PM PDT – 4:00 PM PDT

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-a1.html

Cowgirl Up (DB)

Date: Sat May 30 2026, 9:00 AM PDT – 10:30 AM PDT

It’s your chance to step into the boots of a true cowgirl as you meet our gentle horses, learn the art of grooming, and take the reins for your first horseback riding lesson. This isn’t just horseplay; it’s the beginning of a journey filled with fun, learning, and the magic of bonding with horses. Saddle up for a ride in the arena, cowgirls—it’s time to make memories that will last a lifetime!

NOTE – This program involves riding horses. Proper attire is required.

Price: $45 per girl

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-arnaz–cowgirl-up—daisy-brownie3.html

Pony Pastries (All)

Date: Sat May 30 2026, 11:00 AM PDT – 12:00 PM PDT

Get ready for a sweet adventure at Camp Arnaz! Girl Scouts will meet our horses, learn about their care and nutrition, and mix up tasty, no-bake treats—using fun, seasonal recipes that change throughout the year. It’s the perfect blend of hands-on learning and horse-loving fun!

NOTE – This program does not involve riding or grooming. Some treats may need to set in a fridge or freezer and be fed at a later time. If so, girls we be able to feed pre-made treats to the horses.

Price: $25 per girl

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-arnaz–pony-pastries—all-levels9.html