Julie Sainz grew up with Girl Scouts, her own mom being her troop leader when she was younger. Involved for 21 years, she earned her Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Additionally, she earned the Bronze Cross Lifesaving Award, which recognizes acts of heroism, for rescuing a friend from a strong current during a tubing trip!After … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Julie Sainz
Girl Scout Caroline Dority from Westlake Village wanted to bring companionship into the lives of the hospice patients she volunteered with. While brainstorming ideas for her Gold Award project, she found inspiration through the elderly community. Committing over 100 hours of her time, Caroline sewed and donated stuffed bears for hospice patients with the intention … Continue reading Gold Award Girl Scouts – Caroline Dority
For her Gold Award project, Girl Scout Shelby O’Neil wanted to make a difference not only at a community level, but at a national level. Growing up along California’s Central Coast and volunteering as a Teen Conservation Leader at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, she was well aware of the dangers that plastic poses to our … Continue reading No Straw November
An all-new Girl Scout PSA is out now! "All Girl Scout," which shows how Girl Scouts is the single best place for girls to take action, lead the way, explore the unknown, and change the world. Anchored by the powerful voices of girls, the PSA conveys how today's busy girls are searching for authenticity and … Continue reading New Girl Scout PSA Inspires Girls to Discover and Harness Their Authentic Selves Beyond Social Media
Not only is October 31 Halloween, but it is also the day that Girl Scouts of the USA founder Juliette Gordon Low was born! Juliette Gordon Low was born into an elite family of Savannah, Georgia in 1860. Though she was educated in subjects typical for a woman of her elevated social class such as … Continue reading Founder’s Day
What better time than Halloween to try out some spooky science experiments with your troop? Grab your fellow Girl Scouts and try out one of these fun STEM-inspired projects to set the mood for the upcoming holiday. Flying Ghost Rockets Materials: Film canisters Corn starch Water Black marker Alka Seltzer Stir stick Instructions: Start by … Continue reading Spooky Science
Katie Adams of Troop 40146 in Atascadero, CA has recently completed her Gold Award project.
Girl Scouts of Troop 60137 in Westlake Village have recently earned their Silver Awards with their project, “Crayons for Kids – Not Landfills.” After recognizing that hundreds of crayons a year are thrown away at schools and popular restaurants, contributing to landfills, the girls set out to turn waste into a resource. The Silver Award … Continue reading Silver Spotlight – Crayons for Kids
Hey Girl Scouts! Do you want to be a part of organizing the largest girl-led event ever? Would you like to work hands-on with a mentor in the career field of your interest? Now’s the time to get your application ready for the G.I.R.L. 2020 G-TEAM Internship! Last October, thousands of girls and mentors from … Continue reading G.I.R.L. 2020 G-Team Internship
Hey Troop Leaders! We’d like to take a moment to thank you for helping girls today become leaders of tomorrow. After a long summer, the new Girl Scout Membership Year officially started on October 1st. This means all whole new year of projects, activities, and possibilities lie ahead! Whether your troop has new or … Continue reading Jump Start the Girl Scout Year
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