Girl Scouts of Orange County

May 13, 2013

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Last Chance to RSVP for Recognition Event 

Space is vanishing quickly, so RSVP by Wednesday, May 15 to be guaranteed your place at Girl Scouts Celebrate Our Magic Makers Recognition Event on June 2 at the Disneyland Hotel honoring our volunteers and girls!    

 

Camp Scherman Open House - June 23 camp-2-thumb

Ready to get out and explore? We have some free outdoor adventure planned for you! Troops of all levels, families and friends, everyone is welcome. You'll be able to tour the camp (guided or self-led), meet the staff and ask questions, and have fun with staff-led activities include canoeing, and crafts. Camp Scherman is waiting for you!  


For more information regarding Open House, including driving directions to our beautiful 700 acre playground, Camp Scherman, contact Erin Johnson at [email protected].     

 

Outcomes Survey Coming June 5

Girl Scouts promises that girls who participate will develop a strong sense of self, develop healthy relationships and be resourceful problem solvers - we need your help to see if we are keeping our promise!  On June 5th, we will be emailing all girls a level-specific survey that will help us gather data to help direct program planning and volunteer training, support funding requests and help us better serve our members.  Please help us gather this vital information by informing your troop parents of the importance of completing the survey and by assisting your daughter in the completion of this survey. 

 

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
We at Girl Scouts are proud to join all Americans in honoring the many contributions that Asians and Pacific Islanders have made to our great nation.  As you celebrate with your troop, check out this age-appropriate reading list for Girl Scouts interested in learning more about Asian and Pacific Islander culture and this list of outstanding Asian-American women provided by Girl Scouts of Arizona-Cactus Pine.     

 

Contingency Notebook Workshops

If something unexpected were to happen to you and/or your family, is your important information readily available for those who will need it? Join us on Monday, May 20, at Irvine Headquarters for the first in the series of complimentary Financial Planning Workshops.  Click here for more information and to sign up to attend.

 

Service Unit Fall Product Team Members Wanted

We are teaming up with QSP & Ashdon Farms to make this the best Fall Product program ever.  To join the team, email [email protected] and cc your SU Manager/Coordinator.  See the Volunteer Network for position descriptions and our Fall Product Blog for more information in the days to come.

 

Fall Product Cupboards Wanted

2013 Fall Nut cupboards are needed from end of October through mid-November.  Contact [email protected] for more info about this exciting opportunity.   

 

Cookie Prizes Are Here!

Troops should pick-up girl recognition items from the Service Unit Cookie Manager no later than May 15 and distribute to girls right away!  Be sure to report any problems to your SUCM no later than May 24.

  Troop and Girl Activities

GAM - May 17-19  Cadette Senior Ambassador  

The annual fun competitive event for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors is here! Are you a Cadette? Come be a Lookie-Loo for a few hours to get a sneak peak of the troops that compete against each other in swimming, boating, knots, compass, relative bearing and more! A great weekend for older girls to see each other and have fun on the water!

Center for Living Peace's 3rd Birthday Celebration - May 18, 19  Everyone  

A whole weekend full of free classes and activities to celebrate! The Center for Living Peace has many classes that fulfill various Journey and Badge requirements as well as providing a unique opportunity for girls to see what happens when good happens.

Discovery Science Ctr Bridging Sleepover Celebration - July 12Junior Cadette  

Bridge from Juniors into Cadettes through a dinosaur's skeleton then go straight into the Discovery Science Center for a Sleepover Celebration!

  Camp Scherman

Don't forget that you can use your Cookie Dough to experience camp as a troop during a weekend camp or for your own adventure at summer camp!
  
SUMMER CAMP
View a complete listing of Summer Camps and register here.
Camper Sampler - June 25-29, July 14-18, July 26-31   BrownieJunior Cadette Senior Ambassador Unplug from your busy life and experience the beauty of the outdoors with friends. Chill out and the lake or pool, take a trail on your way to archery- you choose your summer camp adventure. For girls entering grades 2-3, 4-6, 6-8, 9-12.
Take The Reins - June 29- July 3, July 22-26 Junior Cadette

Beginner and Intermediate riders polish your skills and learn to saddle, groom and care for the horse. Improve your riding skills at mounting and dismounting and riding position. For girls entering grades 4-6.

Pioneer Days - July 6-10   JuniorCadette
Travel back in time and experience living like the early settlers. Try old fashioned bread making, jam making and so much more while you sleep under the stars. For girls entering grades 4-6.

Songsational- July 14- 18   Junior Cadette master campers
Find your voice and sing your favorite camp songs, create your lyrics and choreograph dances for the "songsational" show. For girls entering grades 4-6.

 

WEEKEND CAMPS - FALL
View a complete listing of Weekend Camps and register here

 

Family Camp - Aug 30 - Sept 2  Everyone 
come out and enjoy a unique and relaxing weekend camp experience with family and friends taking in all of the beauty of camp and its surroundings. Explore wide-open spaces and enjoy staff-planned nature and camp activities for all ages, including swimming, hiking, crafts, games, campfires, archery, and canoeing. Registration is now open! 

 

Mom and Me - Sept 6-8 Everyone
Get out of OC and have some mom and daughter fun in the fresh mountain air as you experience the many wonders of Camp Scherman! Get ready for a fun filled weekend of togetherness and memories that will last a lifetime!  

Games Galore - Sept 6-8  Brownie Junior
Playing games your thing? Like to run, dodge and capture the other team's flag? Spend time learning and playing new and exciting games and revisit some great games of the past, all while still enjoying the other activity options.  

 

Night Owls - Sept 27-29   Cadette Senior Ambassador
Experience the wonders of camp after the sun goes down! A weekend geared towards the older Girl Scout, we will fill your evenings with nighttime adventures as you experience parts of Camp Scherman as only the night can provide. 

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Get ready for your Spring Sleepovers and pick up your own sequin sleeping masks, a fluffy Camp Scherman Horse, an autographable Birthday or Camp Scherman pillowcase, and a super cute brand new tie-dye tote bag to keep everything in! Click here to check everything out or stop by the shop to see them in person!

 

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La Habra Daisy Troop 2883 visited the Historic Crystal Cove Cottages for their Between Earth and Sky Journey.

 

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