Instruction, equipment, and dinner provided by Program Committee staff.

(Girls must bring their own lunch)

For the beginners, we’ll help you get acquainted with the gear, offer instruction on technique, teach basic rock climbing safety, climbing knots, climbing commands, basic top roping techniques, rope management, an overview of the climbing rating system and get you on lots of climbs to build your confidence. This is a great opportunity to get exposure to climbing in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. 

Professional Instructors, Materials, Supplies, Fun Patch

Have you ever wondered how planes fly? Learn how at this great event hosted by women pilots. Girls will learn about planes, gliders, careers, and the fantastic world of Aviation in this rotation style event. See the inner workings of a plane and meet real women pilots. All Juniors will receive an Aviation Day Fun Patch!

Materials and Refreshments.

Registration window is open at the time the event is posted.
To download the printable Event Registration Form, click here.

Event Director training is for any adults interested.  No Prior Trainings Needed!  Learn how to successfully conduct a big event such as a GS Camporee, Partner Dance, Thinking Day Event, etc. for one or more Service Units or for Council.

Movie Admission and Patch

Girl Scouts, Bring your friends and family and attend the Girl Scout Private Screening of High School Musical 3.

Seating will be arranged by event staff--individual girls and troops will be seated together in a Girl only area.  Families will be seated together in a separate part of the theater.

A community service project will also be part of this activity.

Facility, Materials, Supplies

Program Aide Core Training
The Girl Scout program aide (PA) is one of the leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts who have complete 6th grade.
This program is designed to enable girls to develop leadership skills by sharing their specialized knowledge with younger girls in a variety of settings.

Eligibility - Any girl who is a registered Girl Scout and is currently in the 7th grade or older. Girls should be able to benefit from and contribute to the training, and need to be able to function in a leadership role and direct girls ages 6-11 in activities. Girls need to complete Program Aide Core Training before taking any Specializations.

Girls will receive the Cadette or Senior PA Pin upon completion of Core Training and (1) Specialization.
Seniors/Ambassadors will receive the Senior PA Pin upon completion of (1) Specialization.
It is not necessary to re-take the PA Core Training as a Senior/ Ambassador.

Cadettes must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Cadette PA Patch.
Seniors/Ambassadors must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Senior PA Patch.

Instruction, Facility, and Equipment.

Challenge yourself and overcome social, physical, and mental fears as you have fun doing high ropes courses and team challenge events.

Donation to Animal Shelter

Do you love animals? The Humane Society wants to teach you about how you can help animals in your community. They will also give you a tour of their Animal Shelter where you will get to visit with some of the Furry Friends.

Donation to Animal Shelter

Do you love animals? The Humane Society wants to teach you about how you can help animals in your community. They will also give you a tour of their Animal Shelter where you will get to visit with some of the Furry Friends.

Training, materials, course instructors and lunch.

New and Experienced Girl Scout Volunteers and Leaders!

Come to LEADERAMA, a one day training and enrichment course day being held in your local hub!

Courses offered at the Northern Hub Leaderama are:
*Combined Basic and Multi-Age Level Training
*Outdoor Cooking
*Troop Crafts and Activities
*Train the Trainer
*First Aid And CPR

If registering online, please type in the desired training course into the “OTHER” category of the registration.

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pins

“Get the Message” learn basic letterboxing techniques and the basics of (ASL)
American Sign Language in this fun and interactive session.

*Note: You must have already completed PA CORE Training to take this course.

Cadettes will earn the Cadette PA Pin
Seniors/ Ambassadors will earn the Senior PA Pin

Includes: Training Materials and lunch.

Registration window is open at the time the event is posted.
To download the printable Event Registration Form, click here.

NEW Training offered at Henry Cowell State Park picnic area to practice more outdoor cooking, knot tying, compass, and hiking skills.  Bring comfy layered clothing, a compass, water bottle, hiking shoes and parking fee. 

Lodging, Meals, Instruction, and Outdoor Cooking Instruction.

Set amongst the beautiful redwoods of Santa Cruz, this Survival Overnight Clinic is a great way way to escape the hustle-and-bustle of the work week and get back to nature! Our trained instructors - expert survivalists and naturalists - are excited to share these sacred skills with you. Learning these timeless traditions, such as native shelter building and fire-by-friction, helps to build self-esteem and awareness from knowing YOU CAN SURVIVE! .

This class is 100% hands-on and appropriate for all ages, but the pace is geared towards teens and adults (children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult). Everything you learn, you will do! Be prepared for your next wilderness adventure by practicing these timeless skills. You WILL build a shelter, you WILL make fire, you WILL learn about edible plants, make native style traps, and learn several other indigenous skills.

This class is about getting back to the earth, learning how our ancestors lived in harmony with our planet, and experiencing nature to its fullest. There is something here for everybody - come with an open mind and be ready to learn!

Girls and Troops will need to bring a tent or share a tent.  If you do not have a tent, please contact your Program Manager, Arwen Turner, (800) 822-2427 ext. 118 or to get a loaner.

Facility, Meal for 6 people, Professional Instructors, Badge

Get ready to get cooking! Learn the basics of measuring, identify ingredients, taste recipes, and put a meal together all inside of a professional industrial kitchen. Experience what is it like to have all the ingredients and equipment at your fingertips, just like a real chef! You will prepare a meal of your choice and take it home to cook for your family. Juniors will earn the “Let’s Get Cooking” Badge.

Facility, Meal for 6 people, Professional Instructors

Get ready to get cooking! Learn the basics of measuring, identify ingredients, taste recipes, and put a meal together all inside of a professional industrial kitchen. Experience what is it like to have all the ingredients and equipment at your fingertips, just like a real chef! You will prepare a meal of your choice and take it home to cook for your family.

Course Materials, Trainers, Training, and Lunch.

New and Experienced Girl Scout Volunteers and Leaders!

Come to LEADERAMA, a one day training and enrichment course day being held in your local hub!

Courses offered at the Central Leaderama are:
Train the Trainer
*
*
*
*

If registering online, please type in the desired training course into the “OTHER” category of the registration.

New and Experienced Girl Scout Volunteers and Leaders!

Come to LEADERAMA, a one day training and enrichment course day being held in your local hub!

Courses offered at the Southern Hub Leaderama are:
*Train the Trainer*
*
*
*
*
*

If registering online, please type in the desired training course into the “OTHER” category of the registration.

Facility, Meal for 6 people, Professional Instructors, Badge

Get ready to get cooking! Learn the basics of measuring, identify ingredients, taste recipes, and put a meal together all inside of a professional industrial kitchen. Experience what is it like to have all the ingredients and equipment at your fingertips, just like a real chef! You will prepare a meal of your choice and take it home to cook for your family. Juniors will earn the “Let’s Get Cooking” Badge.

Instruction, materials, mold to take home, and chocolate to take home.

Come and learn about chocolateering and make your very one holiday themed chocolate candies!

Materials, Instruction, Mold and Chocolates to take home.

Come learn about chocolateering and make your very own holiday themed chocolate molds!

Facility, Meal for 6 people, Professional Instructors, Badge

Get ready to get cooking! Learn the basics of measuring, identify ingredients, taste recipes, and put a meal together all inside of a professional industrial kitchen. Experience what is it like to have all the ingredients and equipment at your fingertips, just like a real chef! You will prepare a meal of your choice and take it home to cook for your family. Juniors will earn the “Let’s Get Cooking” Badge.

Facility, Unlimited Lazer-Tag,Unlimited Video Games, morning snack

Get ready to Lazer-tag all night long! Girls will have unlimited lazer-tag and video game access! Light morning snack is provided.

Facility, Materials, Supplies

Program Aide Core Training
The Girl Scout program aide (PA) is one of the leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts who have complete 6th grade.
This program is designed to enable girls to develop leadership skills by sharing their specialized knowledge with younger girls in a variety of settings.

Eligibility - Any girl who is a registered Girl Scout and is currently in the 7th grade or older. Girls should be able to benefit from and contribute to the training, and need to be able to function in a leadership role and direct girls ages 6-11 in activities. Girls need to complete Program Aide Core Training before taking any Specializations.

Girls will receive the Cadette or Senior PA Pin upon completion of Core Training and (1) Specialization.
Seniors/Ambassadors will receive the Senior PA Pin upon completion of (1) Specialization.
It is not necessary to re-take the PA Core Training as a Senior/ Ambassador.

Cadettes must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Cadette PA Patch.
Seniors/Ambassadors must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Senior PA Patch.

Supplies, equipment, tree to be planted

Join us in beautifying our Arnaz Program Center! We will be planting a variety of trees to watch grow for years to come! Troops may come anytime between 10:00am-4:00pm to plant their tree. Troops do not have to stay the entire time!
Each troop will receive one tree to plant.

Facility, Materials, Supplies

Program Aide Core Training
The Girl Scout program aide (PA) is one of the leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts who have complete 6th grade.
This program is designed to enable girls to develop leadership skills by sharing their specialized knowledge with younger girls in a variety of settings.

Eligibility - Any girl who is a registered Girl Scout and is currently in the 7th grade or older. Girls should be able to benefit from and contribute to the training, and need to be able to function in a leadership role and direct girls ages 6-11 in activities. Girls need to complete Program Aide Core Training before taking any Specializations.

Girls will receive the Cadette or Senior PA Pin upon completion of Core Training and (1) Specialization.
Seniors/Ambassadors will receive the Senior PA Pin upon completion of (1) Specialization.
It is not necessary to re-take the PA Core Training as a Senior/ Ambassador.

Cadettes must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Cadette PA Patch.
Seniors/Ambassadors must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Senior PA Patch.

Facility, Materials, Supplies

Program Aide Core Training
The Girl Scout program aide (PA) is one of the leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts who have complete 6th grade.
This program is designed to enable girls to develop leadership skills by sharing their specialized knowledge with younger girls in a variety of settings.

Eligibility - Any girl who is a registered Girl Scout and is currently in the 7th grade or older. Girls should be able to benefit from and contribute to the training, and need to be able to function in a leadership role and direct girls ages 6-11 in activities. Girls need to complete Program Aide Core Training before taking any Specializations.

Girls will receive the Cadette or Senior PA Pin upon completion of Core Training and (1) Specialization.
Seniors/Ambassadors will receive the Senior PA Pin upon completion of (1) Specialization.
It is not necessary to re-take the PA Core Training as a Senior/ Ambassador.

Cadettes must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Cadette PA Patch.
Seniors/Ambassadors must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Senior PA Patch.

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pins

ELF Specialization
Girls will explore the activities needed to obtain the Brownie three keys series while having fun learning about the new Brownie Journey Book!

*Note: You must have already taken PA CORE training to take this course.

Zoo Admission and Private Animal Show, Try-it or Badge

Bring your friends and family to the zoo! Enjoy a private animal show and enjoy the zoo at your own pace. Bring a lunch to enjoy. Brownies will complete a series of activities to earn the Watching Wildlife Try-it, and Juniors will complete a workbook while on their way to earning the Wildlife Badge.

Facility, Materials, Supplies

Come learn a variety of Girl Scout Ceremonies!
Girls will learn how to plan and conduct Girl Scout Ceremonies.

*Note: You must have already completed PA CORE Training to take this course.

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pins

Come learn a variety of Girl Scout Ceremonies and Songs!
Girls will learn how to plan and conduct Girl Scout Ceremonies and teach songs to younger girls.

*Note: You must have already completed PA CORE Training to take this course.

Skating, Rental, Activities, Patch, and Snack.

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day Girl Scout Style!

Girls will be skating, doing community service activities, and making new friends during this fun two hour event perfect for Brownies and Juniors.

Girls who bring diapers for donation for the Bay Area Diaper Drive will also recieve an additional patch!

Facility, Gun Rental, Ammunition, Professional Instructors

Ready, Aim, Fire! Come learn the basics of gun safety and learn how to load and shoot a gun. Instruction provided by a Professional Gun Handler in a fun and safe environment. Come and aim to sharpen your skills during an afternoon at the shooting range.

Donation to Animal Shelter

Do you love animals? The Humane Society wants to teach you about how you can help animals in your community. They will also give you a tour of their Animal Shelter where you will get to visit with some of the Furry Friends.

Facility, Materials, Supplies

Program Aide Core Training
The Girl Scout program aide (PA) is one of the leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts who have complete 6th grade.
This program is designed to enable girls to develop leadership skills by sharing their specialized knowledge with younger girls in a variety of settings.

Eligibility - Any girl who is a registered Girl Scout and is currently in the 7th grade or older. Girls should be able to benefit from and contribute to the training, and need to be able to function in a leadership role and direct girls ages 6-11 in activities. Girls need to complete Program Aide Core Training before taking any Specializations.

Girls will receive the Cadette or Senior PA Pin upon completion of Core Training and (1) Specialization.
Seniors/Ambassadors will receive the Senior PA Pin upon completion of (1) Specialization.
It is not necessary to re-take the PA Core Training as a Senior/ Ambassador.

Cadettes must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Cadette PA Patch.
Seniors/Ambassadors must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Senior PA Patch.

Instruction, Equipment, and Wet Suit rental.

Please specify in the “other” section of your online registration the height, weight, and age so that we can get you the proper wetsuit and surfboard.

Learn to Surf with Adventure Out!

Whether your Girl Scout has never surfed before or if she just want to improve her skills, Adventure Out has the coaching that will enable them to reach her goals. Instructors will work with your Girl Scout in small groups (4-1 student to instructor ratio), which provide students with more individual attention and a safer environment in which to learn surfing.

Adventure Out instructors are all CPR, First-Aid, & Lifeguard certified and ready to teach your Girl Scout the basics of surfing. They use Soft Core surfboards so that learning is safe and easy and they provide your Girl Scout with a wetsuit so she will be comfortable in the water. Each participant will learn about ocean awareness, wave breaks, ocean conditions, safety in and out of the water, wave etiquette, paddling, push up and pop up techniques as well as and balancing. All students will start out in the shallow water riding the whitewater until they are comfortable with venturing further out.

Lodging, Activities, and Meals.

(Skiing not including)

Join in the tradition of the Junior Girl Scout Ski Weekend located near Dodge Ridge Ski Resort!

Girls will enjoy sledding, snow play, activities, making new friends, and skiing (optional) with other Girl Scout troops. 

The Nordic Ski Patrol or Forest Service typically does a Survival activity for the girls as well!

Zoo Snooze includes:

Evening snack and pancake breakfast
Sleep in a heated building or camp outside
Train ride
Zoo admission
Group photo

When the sun goes down the fun starts up at the Santa Barbara Zoo!

Take a step away from the ordinary and jump into the newest adventure at the Santa Barbara Zoo! Our program runs every Friday and Saturday night from September to May, 6:30 p.m. to 10:15 a.m. You get to decide if the whole group sleeps in a heated classroom or, for the more adventurous type, camps near the lions at Cabrillo Lawn.

Our sleepover program emphasizes the different ways the Santa Barbara Zoo focuses on conservation, from the exotic to the local animals. Instructors will lead the group through fun experiments and activities to investigate animal adaptations and different skills necessary to study animals. Activities include a night walk, making behavioral enrichment bags for the animals, up close education animal encounters, special behind-the-scenes experience, and special time with a zookeeper.

This experience is designed to cater to your group’s wishes, so they get to decide what animal we’ll focus on, whether it’s Herbivores (elephants or gorillas) or Creepy Crawlies (snakes, lizards, frogs). We will also provide a group photo and lots of other fun surprises.

GIRLS SLEEP IN TENTS ON THE LAWN. TROOPS NEED TO SUPPLY THEIR OWN TENTS OR MAKE ARRANGMENTS WITH COUNCIL TO BORROW/RENT TENTS.

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pin

Outdoor Skills Specialization
Girls will learn how to cook outdoors using a variety of different methods.
Girls will learn outdoor cooking safety and other usefull outdoor skills.

* Note: You must have already taken PA CORE Training to take this course.

Lodging, meals, and activities.

Join in the tradition of the Girl Scout Older Girl Ski Weekend located near Dodge Ridge Ski Resort!

Girls will enjoy sledding, snow play, activities, making new friends, and skiing (optional) with other Girl Scout troops. 

The Nordic Ski Patrol or Forest Service typically does a Survival activity for the girls as well!

Supplies, Trash bags, gloves, Fun Patch

Have fun with other Girl Scouts while beautifying our local beach. Girls will identify, locate and dispose of potential hazards and trash. Girls will be given trash bags and gloves. Girls are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy together on the beach. All Girls will receive a Fun Patch!

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pins

Making Music Brownie Try-it Specialization
Girls will learn how to teach younger girls singing rounds and simple dances necessary for them to earn the Making Music Try-it
Girls will have a chance to teach Brownies the songs and dances they have learned.

*Note: You must have already taken PA CORE Training to take this course.

Facility, Materials, Supplies

Program Aide Core Training
The Girl Scout program aide (PA) is one of the leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts who have complete 6th grade.
This program is designed to enable girls to develop leadership skills by sharing their specialized knowledge with younger girls in a variety of settings.

Eligibility - Any girl who is a registered Girl Scout and is currently in the 7th grade or older. Girls should be able to benefit from and contribute to the training, and need to be able to function in a leadership role and direct girls ages 6-11 in activities. Girls need to complete Program Aide Core Training before taking any Specializations.

Girls will receive the Cadette or Senior PA Pin upon completion of Core Training and (1) Specialization.
Seniors/Ambassadors will receive the Senior PA Pin upon completion of (1) Specialization.
It is not necessary to re-take the PA Core Training as a Senior/ Ambassador.

Cadettes must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Cadette PA Patch.
Seniors/Ambassadors must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Senior PA Patch.

Facility, Skate Rental, Cake and juice, Fun Patch

Come Celebrate Girl Scout Week! Girls will have fun roller skating and enjoy being a Girl Scout during this fun event! Cake and juice will be provided!
All girls will receive a Roller Skating Fun Patch!

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pin

Girl Scouts Go Green Specialization
Girls will learn the basics of geo-caching:New age treasure hunting
Girls will also learn how to take care of our Earth and themselves in this course all about Going Green!

*Note: You must have already taken PA CORE Training to take this course.

Instruction, Equipment and Evening Meal provided by Program Committee.

(Girls must bring their own sack lunch(

For the beginners, we’ll help you get acquainted with the gear, offer instruction on technique, teach basic rock climbing safety, climbing knots, climbing commands, basic top roping techniques, rope management, an overview of the climbing rating system and get you on lots of climbs to build your confidence. This is a great opportunity to get exposure to climbing in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. 

Supplies, Ecology Activities, Gloves, Bags, Snack and Patch.

(Girls must bring their own sack lunch)

Girl Scouts believe in MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!  Bring your troop or individual Girl Scout and come learn about pollution affects our beaches, ecology, and what we can do to help protect our oceans.

All girls and adults who participate will get a fun patch!

Professional Instructor, Kayak rental

Learn how to kayak! One of the most fun and entertaining things to do while out on the ocean. Learn the basics of kayaking and enjoy the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor.

Facility, Professional Instructors, Equipment rentals

An exciting day of indoor rock climbing awaits you at this fun and challenging event. Girls will learn the basics of rock climbing.

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pin

ELF Specialization
Girls will explore the activities needed to obtain the Brownie three keys series while having fun learning about the new Brownie Journey Book!

*Note: You must have already taken PA CORE training to take this course.

Activities, Fun Patch, and Snack.

TROOPS AND INDIVUALS ARE INVITED TO SPEND THE NIGHT ON THEIR OWN AT CAMP ARNAZ (WITH THEIR OWN ADULT SUPERVISION).  THE COUNCIL SPONSORED EVENT FOR BROWNIES STOPS AT 4:00PM, HOWEVER THERE ARE CAMPSITES AVAILABLE FOR RENT AT CAMP ARNAZ DURING THIS EVENT FOR TROOPS TO DO ON THEIR OWN CAMPING AND COOKING.  PLEASE GO TO THE FACILITY RENTAL PAGE OF THE WEBSITE TO CONTACT OUR CAMP ARNAZ STAFF.

Bring your Brownie troop or individual girl to GSI weekend (Girl Scout Investigation) as the girls learn from criminology students how to decipher clues, do simple forensic experiments, and solve a mystery of a brownie themed crime!

Camp Site, Dinner and continental Breakfast, activities, and patch.

Bring your Girl Scout Junior troop or individual girl to GSI weekend (Girl Scout Investigation) as the girls learn from criminology students how to decipher clues, conduct interogations of witnesses, do simple forensic experiments and challenge themselves to solve a mysterious Girl Scout crime!

Camp Site, Dinner and Continental Breakfast, Activities and Patch.

THERE HAS BEEN A MURDER AT CAMP ARNAZ!!!

Bring your Girl Scout Junior troop or individual girl to GSI weekend (Girl Scout Investigation) as the girls learn from criminology students how to decipher clues, conduct interogations of witnesses, do simple forensic experiments and challenge themselves to solve a mysterious Girl Scout crime!

Facility, Materials, Supplies

Program Aide Core Training
The Girl Scout program aide (PA) is one of the leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts who have complete 6th grade.
This program is designed to enable girls to develop leadership skills by sharing their specialized knowledge with younger girls in a variety of settings.

Eligibility - Any girl who is a registered Girl Scout and is currently in the 7th grade or older. Girls should be able to benefit from and contribute to the training, and need to be able to function in a leadership role and direct girls ages 6-11 in activities. Girls need to complete Program Aide Core Training before taking any Specializations.

Girls will receive the Cadette or Senior PA Pin upon completion of Core Training and (1) Specialization.
Seniors/Ambassadors will receive the Senior PA Pin upon completion of (1) Specialization.
It is not necessary to re-take the PA Core Training as a Senior/ Ambassador.

Cadettes must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Cadette PA Patch.
Seniors/Ambassadors must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Senior PA Patch.

Supplies, Trash bags, gloves, Fun Patch

Have fun with other Girl Scouts while beautifying our local beach. Girls will identify, locate and dispose of potential hazards and trash. Girls will be given trash bags and gloves. Girls are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy together on the beach. All Girls will receive a Fun Patch!

Lodging, Meals, Instruction, and Outdoor Cooking Instruction.

Girls and Troops need to bring and/or share tents for camping.

Set amongst the beautiful redwoods of Santa Cruz, the 1-Day Wilderness Skills clinic is a great way way to escape the hustle-and-bustle of the work week and get back to nature! Our trained instructors - expert survivalists and naturalists - are excited to share these sacred skills with you. Learning these timeless traditions, such as native shelter building and fire-by-friction, helps to build self-esteem and awareness from knowing YOU CAN SURVIVE! .

This class is 100% hands-on and appropriate for all ages, but the pace is geared towards teens and adults (children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult). Everything you learn, you will do! Be prepared for your next wilderness adventure by practicing these timeless skills. You WILL build a shelter, you WILL make fire, you WILL learn about edible plants, make native style traps, and learn several other indigenous skills.

This class is about getting back to the earth, learning how our ancestors lived in harmony with our planet, and experiencing nature to its fullest. There is something here for everybody - come with an open mind and be ready to learn!

Transportation, Lodging, Meals, Tours of Steinbeck Museum, and more!

The Salinas and Monterey area was home to one of the United States’ most influential and well known authors, John Steinbeck.  Join other Older Girl Scouts as we follow in the footsteps of this amazing man, visit one of his previous homes, a museum built in his honor, and spend the night in beautiful cannery row at the HI international!

Admission to Wild Animal Park and Patch

Girl Scout Daisies!  Come visit some of California’s most famous movie star animals at Wild Things Park located in Salinas, CA.

This is a very unique Animal Park with many talented staff members and animals!

Admission and Fun Patch

Daisy Girl Scouts, bring your troops and/or your parents and come visit the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero, CA.

Activities for Daisy Girl Scout will be offered throughout the day at this zoo and all Daisy Girl Scouts who take a tour of the zoo will get a prize.

Girls do not need to come from 10:00am-5:00pm. Those are the zoo hours. Girls may come at any time.  Zoo activities will be schedule two or three times during the day. Confirmation will have the zoo activity times and locations in full detail.

Admission and Fun Patch

Daisy Girl Scouts, bring your troops and/or your parents and come visit the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero, CA.

Activities for Daisy Girl Scout will be offered throughout the day at this zoo and all Daisy Girl Scouts who take a tour of the zoo will get a prize.

Girls do not need to come from 10:00am-5:00pm. Those are the zoo hours. Girls may come at any time.  Zoo activities will be schedule two or three times during the day. Confirmation will have the zoo activity times and locations in full detail.

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pin

Girl Scouts Go Green Specialization
Girls will learn the basics of geo-caching:New age treasure hunting
Girls will also learn how to take care of our Earth and themselves in this course all about Going Green!

*Note: You must have already taken PA CORE Training to take this course.

Movie Admission, Service Project, Patch and Activities

Come to the Girl Scout only Private Screening of Hannah Montana 2 (3D) on opening week in Camarillo, CA.

This event is for Girl Scouts, their friends, and family only!  All tickets must be pre paid through us.  Program Aides are needed for this event. If interested in being a Program Aide at this event please contact Arwen at .

Event will include songs, a patch, and a Service Project.  There will be prizes for best and most creative Secret Diva Costume Contests!!!!

Professional Instructors, Wetsuit/Surfboard rental, lunch, t-shirt, hat

Surf Happens…one of the greatest Surf Schools in the county is offereing Girl Scouts a great opportunity to learn how to surf in this one day instructional course. Girls will learn the basics of surfing and enjoy a great BBQ lunch along with other goodies from Surf Happens. Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel. All girls will receive a Surf happens T-shirt and hat.

Tour and Lunch

Troops and Individual Girls, meet Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast at Hearst Castle for a special Girl Scout only tour of the castle followed by lunch in the visitor center.

*Make a weekend out of it* Check out the Camp Ground in San Simeon California http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=590 and the Cambria hostel http://www.bridgestreetinncambria.com/groups.shtml for exciting places to stay with your troop. 

Also, the elephant seals located right across the street from hearst castle are an amazing sight! http://www.beachcalifornia.com/piedras.html.

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pin

Making Music Brownie Try-it Specialization
Girls will learn how to teach younger girls singing rounds and simple dances necessary for them to earn the Making Music Try-it.
Girls will have a chance to teach Brownies the songs and dances they have learned.

*Note: You must have already taken PA CORE Training to take this course.

Instruction, materials, mold to take home and chocolates to take home.

Just in time for mother’s day, an event made for Girl Scouts to learn about chocolateering and make their very own molded chocolates for a special someone!

Instruction, Supplies, Mold and Chocolate to take home!

Just in time for mother’s day, an event made for Girl Scouts to learn about chocolateering and make their very own molded chocolates for a special someone!

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pin

Outdoor Skills Specialization
Girls will learn how to cook outdoors using a variety of different methods.
Girls will learn outdoor cooking safety and other usefull outdoor skills.

* Note: You must have already taken PA CORE Training to take this course.

Facility, Supplies, Materials

Grab your tom-toms and meet us around the campfire! Troops will camp in a village with other troop “tribes” and enjoy face painting, head-dress making, mapping and compass games, S’mores, drumming and general “Kumbaya’ing” at the campfire.

Facility, Materials, Supplies, Pins

“Get the Message” learn basic letterboxing techniques and the basics of (ASL)
American Sign Language in this fun and interactive session.

*Note: You must have already completed PA CORE Training to take this course.

Cadettes will earn the Cadette PA Pin
Seniors/ Ambassadors will earn the Senior PA Pin

Facility, Materials, Supplies

Program Aide Core Training
The Girl Scout program aide (PA) is one of the leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts who have complete 6th grade.
This program is designed to enable girls to develop leadership skills by sharing their specialized knowledge with younger girls in a variety of settings.

Eligibility - Any girl who is a registered Girl Scout and is currently in the 7th grade or older. Girls should be able to benefit from and contribute to the training, and need to be able to function in a leadership role and direct girls ages 6-11 in activities. Girls need to complete Program Aide Core Training before taking any Specializations.

Girls will receive the Cadette or Senior PA Pin upon completion of Core Training and (1) Specialization.
Seniors/Ambassadors will receive the Senior PA Pin upon completion of (1) Specialization.
It is not necessary to re-take the PA Core Training as a Senior/ Ambassador.

Cadettes must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Cadette PA Patch.
Seniors/Ambassadors must complete 25 hours of work as a PA to earn the Senior PA Patch.

Facility, Supplies, equipment

Bring the family to spend the afternoon picking apples and making apple cider while enjoying our beautiful Arnaz Program Center!