Make your plans to participate.Thinking Day, February 22:  On World Thinking Day, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. The World Thinking Day award is an official award that may be worn on the front of the Girl Scout sash or … Continue reading GIRL SCOUT DAYS – Special Days in Girl Scouting!

See all the great opportunities and events happening for girls in the council below, and view this wonderful discussion regarding the GSLE, CEO Gina Jaeger taped with OUR VENTURA just in time for the GREATEST COOKIE SALE ever! The Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Feathered Friends! Whooo, whoooo, who is that up in the tree? Learn about birds: their habitats, their life cycles, and how to protect our feathered friends.Representatives from the  Ojai Raptor Center will be here with several stunning examples of rescued birds in their care.  Date: February 7,            1:00-3:30PM Arnaz Program CenterEvent FlyerRegister Today - closes … Continue reading Don’t miss out on these new events

This project helped the girls earn one of their journey badges for “It’s Your World—Change It,” which is made up of a series of tasks that helped Girls understand what it means to be a leader and make a difference in the world. The badge is also a step toward the Bronze Award, which is … Continue reading Its Your World Change It

Girl Scouts CEO On The Importance Of Encouraging Girls To Enter STEM FieldsGirl Scouts CEO Anna Maria Chavez shares her thoughts on what we can do to encourage girls into emerging fields. By Anna Maria ChávezLast night, President Obama talked about the state of our union, and if there was a single theme he returned … Continue reading Strong Female Lead? Girls and STEM

 Read the entire newsletter: January NewsletterNEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION - START A NEW TROOP - HOW?... Daisy Chain, Brownie Circle, and NEWLY launched, Junior Knot. These are Step-by-Step Guides with detailed instructions to help with the first four meetings. Contact your Membership Manager staff for your packet.  MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES FOR LEADERSDid You Know, Se Habla Español? - There are varying experiences and … Continue reading JANUARY NEWSLETTER – WHAT’S NEW!

START THE NEW YEAR OUT WITH A NEW VENTURE -- Join our CEO, Gina Jaeger and Karen Skole, COO by participating in the new Volunteer Advisory Committee to give direct input regarding events, programs, and initiatives that impact members. The committee will meet on a quarterly basis via teleconference beginning later this month. We would like … Continue reading START THE NEW YEAR OUT WITH A NEW VENTURE —

Scholarship Opportunity for older girls in Ventura, California: Soroptomist International of Ventura is now accepting applications for the Violet Richardson Award. Girls in Ventura, ages 14-17 who are actively volunteering in the community are encouraged to apply. Deadline is February 1, 2014.Click here for the ApplicationTo learn more about Sorpotomist and this scholarship visit their … Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity

The Council offices will be closed from December 24, and will re-open January 5.  The shop will re-open January 6, you can still visit our online shop, www.girlscouts.org/shop during our office closures.  We look forward to starting 2015 with you.If you have a Girl Scout emergency, you can contact GSCCC Answering Service: 800-340-7179.

 Take your girls on a new adventure, make s'mores, cook outdoors, take a hike, observe the night sky, and even give archery a try! Contact staff to inquire about reservations for Cabin, Tent or Yurt camping at CampArnaz@girlscoutsccc.orgDIY KITS AND ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT CAMP ARNAZLooking for something fun to do with your troop while visiting Camp … Continue reading DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FIRST CAMPING EXPERIENCE?