Girl Scouts of Orange County

April 21, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tomorrow is Leader's Day!

Leader's Day is a time to honor all the volunteers who work as leaders and mentors in partnership with girls. From our staff to all of our amazing leaders, thank you!

Last Call for Tenure! How many years have you been a Girl Scout: 25, 30, 35 . . . . 75, 80, 85? The years you have given to Girl Scouting, as a child and/or adult, are significant and we'd love to recognize you at our Annual Recognition Event, "Girl Scouts Celebrate our Headliners," on June 1 at the Anaheim Hilton. To be recognized at the event, please fill out the online form by April 30th. Questions? Contact Recognition@GirlScoutsOC.org.

The Girl Scout Way Video Contest Countdown

Less than a month to go and we're hoping to debut your 2-minute video on one (or all!) of the 5 skills learned from participating in product sales. Win the grand prize and be featured on GSOC Product Sales marketing materials and enjoy a tour of the post-production studio Post Factory . . . . We look forward to watching your success with Goal Setting, Decision Making, Business Ethics, People Skills and/or Money Management! Questions? Contact Training@GirlScoutsOC.org.

Recognize Our Headliners on June 1
We'll honor our outstanding girls and volunteers, bid on opportunity baskets, enjoy a delicious lunch and GS camaraderie at our annual Recognition Event. Just 9 days left for early bird pricing and registration closes on May 15. For more information, click here.

Troop and Girl Activities

View all events and subscribe to a weekly level-specific events update email on our online calendar.

GAM - May 16-18

Registration closes April 27th! This competitive boating, swimming and nautical event at Newport Dunes that is a long-standing GSOC tradition, whether you come to showcase your skills or to test the waters, fun is guaranteed!

Destinations Scoop Nights - May 29

Learn about travel opportunities as an individual Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador! Join us at one of these info nights for Girl Scouts and their parents/ guardians for a scoop of ice cream and get the "scoop" on Girl Scout destinations!

Girl Scout Night at Angels Stadium - June 7

This annual event is a great way to bring the whole family out to the ballgame while proudly supporting the Girl Scouts of Orange County. Tickets must be ordered through Angels Baseball directly by May 1.

Camp Scherman

Don't forget that you can use your cookie dough to pay for camp. Come up and experience camp as a troop during a weekend camp or for your own adventure during a weekend camp with you and your parent.

Camp FAQ

What's a typical day like? What will my daughter eat? Check out page 10 of our 2014 Camp Guide for these answers and more!

Camp Nights- parents, volunteers and girls are invited to join us to meet camp staff, ask questions, and get more information about Camp Scherman. Camp Nights will be from 7:00-8:30 PM. To register for a Camp Night and get directions, please email ejohnson@girlscoutsoc.org

April 22 Anaheim Program Center
May 20 GSOC Irvine Office
June 24 Yorba Linda Program Center

2014 WEEKEND CAMPS

Weekend Camps will be offered now through the summer! Sign up as a troop or as a parent-child pair. Registration is now open for Weekend Camps through Dec 2014! Click here for a complete listing and more information on all weekend camps.

NEW! Add a Trail Ride to Your Weekend Experience!

Who wants to saddle up and take a trail ride at camp? We have now added a horse option to the program offerings for the summer weekend camps only (additional fee required). Register today - space is limited!

Weekend Camp Spotlights:

Create Your Weekend Camp - Upper Camp
July 11- 13, July 18-20, July 25-27

$104 per person
Whether you are new to camp, or you are a weekend camp warrior, unplug from your busy life and recharge at Camp Scherman. Hang out on the lake or at the museum. You get to create your schedule of activities, be as busy or relaxed as you like. The perfect opportunity for girls of all ages to choose your own adventure and have a weekend to remember!

Leader Daughter Weekend- August 1-3
$135 per person
Leave your troop in the city for one-one-one fun with your daughter in the beautiful outdoors. Enjoy a weekend with your favorite Girl Scout. We do the cooking and planning so you don't have to. Canoe on the lake, take aim in archery, take a dip in the pool and much more.

2014 SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS

Check out the camp guide to see all of the exciting weekend and summer camp options for girls in grades 2-12! Ready to register? Click here!

Summer Resident Camp Spotlight:

Camper Sampler - July 14-18
For girls entering grades 2-3 What will your little camper do this summer? She could be in the crystal clear mountain air! Whether she is new to camp or comes every year, she can unplug from her busy life and recharge at Camp Scherman with a little bit of everything - canoeing, archery, swimming, arts and crafts and more. She'll choose her own adventure and have a summer to remember!

GSOC Shop

Sprout a magical designer bean! "I Love Girl Scouts" will appear on the shoot's leaf pod within five days! Two engraved Lima bean seeds, plastic pot, terrarium package and sprouting mixture included. Click here to order yours, and don't forget that you can get 10% off ALL online orders made now-4/23 by using code LEADER14 at checkout!

We want to give you an extra chance to use your Cookie Dough and OC Bucks before they expire on April 30th, so we'll be at our Yorba Linda shop an extra day next week! Click here for all the details!

Troop 2653 teamed up with OCPA to donate Girl Scout Cookies to Miracles for Kids! Way to go girls!

Keep sharing your inspiring photos on our facebook page!

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