Let’s celebrate girls and all of the amazing things they can do!
While October 11th is the official Day, we will be celebrating all month long with a Simi Valley Scavenger Hunt! Stay tuned for details on how to participate.
Category Archives: Oct
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Sunday, October 26th from 11 am to 5 pm
11th Annual “Day of the Dead” Celebration at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum
This family friendly event has lots to do and see!
A great line-up of non-stop entertainment including live music, Aztec dancers, and Folklorico dancers.
New this year – chips and salsa competition
Face Painting
Craft vendors
Food Vendors
Fun and creative crafts for all ages
Altars created by local families will be on display in the Wood Ranch Barn. If you would like to display an ofrenda for your family, click here for the Simi Valley Historical Society’s form.
Come in costume!
PRESALE: Tickets $10/Adults (13 and up), $5/Kids (5-12), Kids 4 and under are Free
DAY of the EVENT at gate: $15/Adults (13 and up), $5/Kids (5-12), Kids 4 and under are Free
Save time and money by purchasing tickets in advance. Presale tickets end on October 25, 2025
Women in Construction (JCSA)
Date: Sun Oct 12 2025, 3:00 PM PDT – 4:30 PM PDT
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/registrant
Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/women-in-construction—camp-arnaz—j-c-s-a.html
Colorpop Slingshots (DBJCSA)
Date: Sun Oct 05 2025, 3:00 PM PDT – 4:00 PM PDT
Unleash your creativity and enhance your slingshot skills! Girl Scouts will use paintballs to pop water balloons filled with colored paint. Craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece while practicing your aim!
Price: $20/registrant
Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/colorpop-slingshots—camp-arnaz—d-b-j-c-s-a.html
Nature Navigators (DBJCSA)
Date: Sun Oct 05 2025, 3:00 PM PDT – 4:00 PM PDT
Embark on a STEAM-powered journey through the great outdoors! In Nature Navigators, girls will explore the natural world through hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities—all while learning how to care for the environment around them. From interactive games and creative problem-solving challenges to a guided nature walk and cyanotype art using fallen leaves and plants, this program blends discovery with eco-friendly fun. It’s the perfect way to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature—while learning how to leave a positive imprint on our world.
Price: $25
Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/-nature-navigators—camp-arnaz—b-j-c-s-a.html
Maiden Archery (B*JCSA)
Date: Sun Oct 05 2025, 1:00 PM PDT – 2:00 PM PDT
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
Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/-maiden-archery—b–j-c-s-a.html
Axe Throwing (CSA)
Date: Sun Oct 05 2025, 11:00 AM PDT – 12:00 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.
Price: $40
For the safety of our girls, every person on property must register for the program and be current Girl Scout members with an up to date background check on file. This is not a drop off event. Tag-alongs are not allowed.
Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/-axe-throwing—camp-arnaz—c-s-a.html
DASHing Divas (BJCSA)
Date: Sun Oct 05 2025, 9:00 AM PDT – 10:00 AM PDT
Join the DASHing Divas for a fun-filled STEM adventure! Get ready to code your way through a robot dance party, design creative obstacle courses, race through relays, and bring stories to life—all with the help of our playful DASH robots. It’s a hands-on journey into the world of coding and creativity that’s all about learning, laughing, and letting your imagination lead the way.
Price: $25/registrant
Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/dashing-divas—camp-arnaz—b-j-c-s-a.html
Pony Pastries (DBJCSA)
Date: Sat Oct 04 2025, 3:00 PM PDT – 4:00 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/registrant
Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/pony-pastries—camp-arnaz—d-b-j-c-s-a.html
Slingshot Stars (DBJCSA)
Date: Sat Oct 04 2025, 1:00 PM PDT – 2:00 PM PDT
Get ready to aim, shoot, and score! Slingshot Stars is the perfect intro to range safety and target practice, giving you all the skills you need to sling with confidence and have a blast on the range.
Price: $20/registrant
Click here to register: https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/sf-events-repository/2025/slingshot-stars—camp-arnaz—d-b-j-c-s-a.html