Girl Scouts of Orange County

May 12, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Celebrating Our Headliners: Last Chance to Register!

Registration closes this Thursday, May 15, for our annual Recognition Event, Girl Scouts Celebrate our Headliners, broadcasting live from the Anaheim Hilton on Sunday, June 1. Register today!

Have You Renewed Yet?

Renew your girl and adult members now and your troop will have achance to win some great experiences like lunch with the CEO of GSOC! Plus, every girl who renews by June 30th receives a special commemorative patch designed just for the 2014-15 membership year!

You're Invited to 2014 Girl Scout Convention

Join your fellow alumnae, volunteers, Girl Scouts, and friends from across the country and around the world at the 2014 Girl Scout Convention in spectacular Salt Lake City, Utah! This exhilarating event is taking place October 16-19 and, for the first time ever, you can register directly for the convention!

Way to Go San Clemente!

High five to Teresa Bettenhauser and Donna Carter from San Clemente SU 1657 for keeping volunteers and members up to date with the latest local and councilwide news through their awesome enewsletter. Click here to check it out and get some ideas for your troop and SU communications!

Troop and Girl Activities

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

Get Making with Get Moving! Journey Booklet

Use this booklet with your Get Moving! Journey books to add a special focus to the Journey. Choose which activities you want to do as you discover what the Maker Movement is and how it can bring exciting hands-on activities related to energy into the Journey. Booklet also available to download from Volunteer Network.

Hope Services "Good Turn Days"

Looking for a community service opportunity to help people in need? Click here to learn more and even get a patch for your efforts!

Destinations Scoop Night - May 29

This info night is for Girl Scouts and their parents/ guardians to find out about Girl Scout destinations. The application process begins this fall. Come find out about these life changing Girl Scout travel opportunities so you can be ready to apply!

Zipline Adventure- High Adventure Group - June 15

Last call for sign-ups! Looking for an adventure 300 ft. above the forest floor? Join the High Adventure Group for a thrilling day of ziplining! We need leaders to join us and participate in all of the activities too, so sign up now!

MEdia Journey Series - Aug 12-15

Cadettes look for the ME in media and learn how they can shape media-for themselves, their community and the world.

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

May 20 GSOC Irvine Office
June 24 Yorba Linda Program Center

Open House

Pack a lunch and bring the family up to camp for Camp Scherman Open House on June 22. Go on a camp tour, meet the staff, and sing a few songs while you walk around the property. Take a peek in the cabins and test out a bunk bed. To RSVP and receive more information including directions, please email ejohnson@girlscoutsoc.org

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!

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 CAMP SPOTLIGHTS:

Apprentice Program - July 14-Aug 15

The Apprentice Program is designed for those who have completed CIT 1 and CIT 2 and are not yet eligible to be summer resident staff. Participants will learn and work in different areas of camp to gain experience in planning and implementing quality camp programming for appropriate age groups. There is an application and interview process and limited spots are available. To apply, email ejohnson@GirlScoutsOC.org

Girls and Guitars - July 21-25
For girls entering grades 4-6
Can you play riffs or strum in the key of G? Learn to play guitar to accompany popular camp songs. Join your fellow musicians for camp activities when you aren't strumming. If you have a guitar or a ukulele, please bring it, but it is not required. Register Now!

The Science of Camp - July 28-Aug 1 AND Aug 11-15
For girls entering grades 4-6
Explore the wonders of science and the outdoors as you make and launch bottle rockets, experiment with slimey, oozey chemical reactions, perform an egg drop, and build catapults and marshmallow shooters. Have fun as you explore camp and all it has to offer! Register Now!

Ranch House Camper Sampler - July 28-Aug 1
For girls entering grades 6-10
What will you do this summer? Don't sit inside when you could be in the crystal clear mountain air! Whether you are new to camp or come every year, unplug from your busy life and recharge at Camp Scherman with a little bit of everything - canoeing, archery, swimming, arts and crafts and more. Choose your own adventure and have a summer to remember! Same great program offerings, but instead of staying in just a cabin, girls sleep in a dormitory style cabin with bunk beds and electricity, and bathrooms inside. Register Now!

Volunteer Training

Get a Head-start on becoming a Leader or Co-Leader Next Year!

Sign up for Volunteer Essentials . . . it takes place the second Tuesday of every month! This is a required class for new leaders and other volunteers. See the Learning Progression Chart for more information on what training is required for your role. The next set of Volunteer Essentials classes takes place on June 10th, 9:30-11:30am or 7:00-9:00pm at Irvine Headquarters. If you have any questions, email Training@GirlScoutsOC.org.

Experienced Girl Scout Adults Needed!

Have you ever thought of sharing your experiences as a Girl Scout volunteer with others? Our best trainers are enthusiastic about the program and have had experience in being a Leader or Co-Leader, or have had success with Journeys, love to share their outdoor experiences in Troop Tent Camping, Outdoor Cooking, Knots and Lashing, Songs, Games, Maps and Compass, have helped girls go through the Bronze, Silver or Gold Award process or would like to share Girl Scout travel experiences. If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you! Please complete our GSOC Trainer Interest Form.

GSOC Shop

Brand new fashions are in stock now! We have t-shirts, hoodies, even capris. We have Youth-Adult sizes available, and they make the perfect end of the year gifts! Supplies are limited, so don't miss out!

Be sure to check out our aMAYzing sale - select jewelry is Buy 2 Get 1 Free, Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off, and we have tons of markdowns in the camp section, and so much more!