Category Archives: May

Behind the News: Media & Journalism Fun Patch (All)

Ambassador, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Junior, May, Senior
Date: Fri May 22 2026, 5:00 PM PDT – 6:00 PM PDT
Step into the spotlight and discover what it takes to be part of the newsroom! In this exciting program, Girl Scouts will explore the world of media and journalism—from how news stories are created to the importance of truthful reporting. Through hands-on activities, girls will try their hand at interviewing, writing headlines, and even creating their own short news segments.

Cost: $5

Brownie Senses Badge Workshop (B)

Brownie, May
Date: Sat May 23 2026, 12:30 PM PDT – Fri May 22 2026, 1:30 PM PDT
In Mission Clue: Sense Scouts, girls earn their Senses badge by putting their five senses to the test. Through taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound activities, Brownies will sharpen their observation skills and discover how they use their senses to explore the world—just like real investigators!

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–mission-clue–sense-scouts—brownie—thousand-.html

Junior Detective Badge Workshop (J)

Junior, May
Date: Sat May 23 2026, 3:30 PM PDT – 5:00 PM PDT
Juniors take on the Mystery Trackers mission while earning their Detective badge. From decoding messages to solving logic puzzles, girls will explore how detectives use evidence, critical thinking, and observation to crack real-world mysteries.

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–mission-clue–mystery-trackers—junior—thousa.html

Ambassador Cybersecurity Investigator Badge Workshop (A)

Ambassador, May
Date: Sun May 03 2026, 3:30 PM PDT – 5:00 PM PDT
Ambassadors take the lead as InfoSec Agents in the Cybersecurity Investigator badge. They’ll examine real-world cyber incidents, analyze how organizations protect information, and design their own cybersecurity plans—preparing to lead and protect in an increasingly digital future.

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–code-shield–infosec-agents—thousand-oaks—am.html

Senior Cybersecurity Investigator Badge Workshop (S)

May, Senior
Date: Sun May 03 2026, 12:30 PM PDT – 2:00 PM PDT
Seniors dive deeper as Cyber Sleuths in the Cybersecurity Investigator badge. Girls will simulate cyber investigations, trace digital footprints, and learn about encryption and ethical hacking, all while exploring careers in cybersecurity.

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–code-shield–cyber-sleuths—thousand-oaks—sen.html

Cadette Cybersecurity Investigator Badge Workshop (C)

Cadette, May
Date: Sun May 03 2026, 10:30 AM PDT – 12:00 PM PDT
Cadettes become Digital Defenders with the Cybersecurity Investigator badge. They’ll uncover how hackers think, explore ways to stop cyber crimes, and build plans to protect data—becoming savvy guardians of the online world.

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–code-shield–digital-defenders—thousand-oaks–.html

Cybersecurity Investigator Badge Workshop (J)

Junior, May
Date: Sat May 02 2026, 3:30 PM PDT – 5:00 PM PDT
As Net Navigators, Juniors earning the Cybersecurity Investigator badge learn to outsmart cyber threats. Girls will investigate how networks work, practice safe online habits, and understand how cybersecurity helps people in the real world.

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–code-shield–net-navigators—thousand-oaks—ju.html

Cybersecurity Investigator Badge Workshop (B)

Brownie, May
Date: Sat May 02 2026, 12:00 PM PDT – 1:30 PM PDT
Brownies transform into Cyber Scouts with the Cybersecurity Investigator badge. They’ll explore how computers send messages, how to create strong passwords, and what to do if something online feels “off.” This badge builds digital confidence and curiosity.

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–code-shield–cyber-scouts—thousand-oaks—brow.html

Cybersecurity Investigator Badge Workshop (D)

Daisy, May
Date: Sat May 02 2026, 10:30 AM PDT – 11:30 AM PDT
In the Cybersecurity Investigator badge, Daisies become Digital Detectives as they learn how to stay safe online. Girls will discover what personal information is, how to protect it, and why using kind words online makes the digital world better for everyone.

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–code-shield–digital-detectives—thousand-oaks-.html

AAIPN Heritage Month Program (All)

Ambassador, Brownie, Cadette, Daisy, Junior, May, Senior
Date: Fri May 01 2026, 5:00 PM PDT – 6:00 PM PDT
May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an annual celebration of their achievements. It’s a time where we join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have enriched the history if the United States and are instrumental in its future success.

Cost: $10

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/retail-program–aaipn-heritage-month-program—all-levels—thou.html