From June 9th – 14th, girls gathered at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland for the Girl Scout Astronomy Club Summit. The admission process began late February, when Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast created a team of two Girl Scouts, one volunteer Amateur Astronomer and one staff member. The team submitted an … Continue reading Astronomy Club Recap
Rachel Wright sought out to make a difference in the lives of animals awaiting a new home. She set out to the Ventura County Animal Shelter in order to reach out to those in need and create a solution. The idea for her project stemmed from noticing the overcrowding at shelters, due to potential pet … Continue reading Gold Award Girl Scouts – Rachel Wright
Whether you’re a planner, an organizer, a camper, a money manager, or a cookie enthusiast, you can use your interests and availability to help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Not only will you be making a difference in the lives of girls, but they’re sure to … Continue reading Troop Volunteer Roles
Mike Hodges wears many different hats – many of which revolve around being involved with and giving back to his community. He is a full time Staff Analyst for the County of San Benito, School Board President at Montana del Sasso School, Director of Admissions at the Salinas Airshow, Special Guest Committee member at the … Continue reading Girl Scout Dads: Mike Hodges
Girl Scouts is the #1 girl-led organization instilling girls with the confidence and skills they need to become the leaders of tomorrow. In our safe and supportive environments, she’ll have the opportunity to try new things and get out of her comfort zone like never before. By choosing her own adventure and learning by doing, … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Become a Girl Scout
School is out! With the rising temperatures and longer evenings, summer is the perfect time to cross things off of your bucket list. Whether you’re stuck with some extra time on your hands or looking for a way to spend your next Sunday afternoon, try out one of these activities with your troop, friends, or … Continue reading Ultimate Summer Bucket List
For the very first time, Girl Scouts are celebrating their love for the outdoors with Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend on July 13 – 14th! As one of the four pillars that form the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, getting outdoors allows for growth and learning that is an integral part of … Continue reading Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Summer is nearly here, which means more time to get out and enjoy the sunshine with your friends and family! Take advantage of the long days and explore more of what your community has to offer, you never know what hidden gems you might be missing out on! Check out our list of some of … Continue reading Family Fun from Ventura to Santa Cruz
The summer months are upon us, which means it’s time for Girl Scout camp! Fun-filled days and evenings of hiking, swimming, exploring, and laughing with your fellow Girl Scouts aren’t far! While you excitedly wait for the time to come to pack your bags, check out our list of things you don’t want to forget! … Continue reading Top 12 Essentials for Camp!
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the most prestigious award in the world for girls, and it’s available exclusively to Girl Scouts. Open to girls in high school only, the Gold Award allows girls to tackle issues that are the most important to them. From ocean pollution to expanding education access, Gold Award Girl Scouts … Continue reading 7 Steps to Going Gold
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