Girl Scouts of Orange County
June 10, 2014

Time is Running Out - Renew Your Membership Today
Renew you and your daughter now and your troop will have a chance to win some great experiences like an exclusive field trip or a weekend at Camp Scherman. View all of the incentives here. Plus, every girl who renews by June 30th receives a special commemorative patch designed just for the 2014-15 membership year! Renew Now

Attention Graduating Girl Scouts
Graduating Girl Scouts will be receiving their Graduating Girl Packet in the mail soon, but you can download the packet now! Your packet includes: a letter from our CEO, Nancy Nygren; Adult Membership Application; Volunteer Application; and an event schedule and volunteer opportunities for Alumnae.

Fund Her Success

GSOC invests about $408 per girl, per year, to provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. While product sales, program fees and the Girl Scout Shop sales bring in about $356 per girl, we still fall short of covering all expenses. Your gift will bridge that gap and gifts of $40 or more get a commemorative patch!

Round Up for Girl Scouts

When you purchase your items at the Girl Scout Shop, you will now have the opportunity to round up to the nearest dollar supporting the Girl Scouts of Orange County. Money raised from our Round Up program will support Girl Scout activities and volunteers! Learn about more ways to support Girl Scouts

Girls Can Vote for Cookie Program Prizes

Calling all Girl Scouts! Please help choose the GSOC recognitions for the 2015 Girl Scout cookie program. Vote for the one item you like best in each group. Voting is open until June 30. Click here to vote!

Fall Product Team Members Wanted

Get your Troop Team together now to be ready for our 2014 Fall Product Program which begins October 5. Visit our Fall Product Website for dates and more info over the summer.

We Celebrated our Headliners in Style!

Thanks to the over 700 inspiring Girl Scouts, volunteers and families who joined us on June 1 at the Anaheim Hilton for our Annual Recognition Event. You're all headliners to us! Check out the photos

How Being Outdoors Benefits Girls

Girls who regularly spend time outdoors are better at seeking challenges in life and solving problems than their indoor-oriented peers. Download "More Than S'mores," the new report from the Girl Scout Research Institute. This summer, provide your girls memorable outdoor experiences at GSOC's award-winning Camp Scherman!

I'm A Girl Scout, What's Your Superpower? Let the world know you're a Girl Scout with this adorable new t-shirt! It's offered in assorted colors so you can choose whatever color matches your Girl Scout's personality! Click here to see all colors and sizes

We're also excited to share that the Yorba Linda Satellite Shop located at the Yorba Linda Program Center will be open all summer! Visit us every Tuesday from 8:30am-5:30pm, closed 1-2 for lunch.

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

Financial Literacy Activities

Looking for a way to get started on one of your financial literacy badges or leaves? Try these activities out to get a jumpstart on a badge or leaf by completing the first step and also learn about philanthropy! Now that's fun with a purpose!

Environmental Study Loop at Crystal Cove State Park

This beautiful new educational nature walk with field stations for learning and research highlight the natural surroundings of Moro Canyon wilderness in Laguna Beach. Come experience this loop for yourself and observe birds and other wildlife, learn about local history, monitor the wind & weather and more!

Hope Services"Good Turn Days"

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

Fashion Camp: Create. Design. Sew.

Do you have a passion for fashion? Check out these cool programs with your troop or on your own. Girl Scout specific and general fashion workshops and sessions available.

Newport Beach Program Center Open House - June 13 & 14

Please join us for a fond farewell celebration of the Neva B. Thomas Newport Beach Program Center! Stop by anytime during the open house hours- Fri. 6pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-4pm

aMUSE Journey Series - July 8-11

Girl Scout Juniors will earn the Reach Out, Speak Out & Try Out awards as they gain understanding of the many roles women and girls play and the leadership skills used to play them.

Inaugural Game-A-Thon Showcase - Aug 2

Build your own math game or see the games at the showcase! Completed games will be accepted online from 5/1/2014 to 7/6/2014.For more information, email gameathon@mindresearch.net. What a cool way to help earn your Game Visionary badge for Seniors!

Breathe Journey Series for Cadettes - Aug 5-8

Cadettes will earn the Aware and start on the Alert, and Affirm awards as they explore the air around them using their five senses while participating in activities involving aromatherapy, cooking, science, art & more.

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.

Don't forget that girls can use cookie dough to come up and experience camp as a troop during a weekend camp or for their own adventure during a weekend camp with a parent.

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

June 24, Yorba Linda Program Center

Camp Scherman Open House - June 22

Pack a lunch and bring the family to tour camp, meet the staff, and sing a few songs while you walk around the property.To RSVP and receive more information including directions, email ejohnson@girlscoutsoc.org.

2014 Weekend Camps

Weekend Camps will be offered through the summer! Sign up as a troop or as a parent-child pair. Registration is now open for Weekend Camps through Dec 7, 2014! Click here for a complete listing and more information on all weekend camps.

Weekend Camp Spotlight:

Family Camp - Aug 29- Sept 1

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. Register now!

2014 Summer Resident Camps

With new themed camps like The Science of Camp, where girls will explore physics, chemistry and engineering and Crafty Cowgirl, a horseback riding camp for younger girls, as well as 19 other popular camp sessions, she's sure to find one that's just right for her. Check out the new camp guide to see all of the exciting weekend and summer camp options for girls in grades 2-12! Ready to register? Click here!

NEW CAMP BLOG ADDED!

Now you can access daily posts and photos from counselors - simply log in to see what your camper is doing while she is at camp! Login information will be provided in camper packet upon registration.

Summer Camp Spotlights:

Camper Sampler - July 14-18 and July 21-25

For girls entering grades 2-3

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, swimming, arts and crafts and more! Register now!

Picture This - July 28-Aug 1 and Aug 11-15

For girls entering grades 4-6
As you trek around camp, you will be inspired to take the perfect photographs of breathtaking landscapes, nature and your new camp friends. Upload your photos and learn to use editing software to create frame-worthy photos for your wall. Girls must provide their own digital camera. Register Now!

The Science of Camp - July 28-Aug 1

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 physics, chemistry, and engineering! Register Now!

Summer Leadership Offerings

*Note: Entry grade has been changed for both CIT 1 and CIT2

Counselor in Training 1 - July 14-25

Discover your leadership talents and learn how to share them with children at one of the largest Girl Scout camps in the nation! Find out what the job of a camp counselor at Camp Scherman is all about. Program planning and other interactive skills will be shared while you discover your own leadership style. For Girls entering 10th and 11th grades. Register Now!

Counselor in Training 2 - July 28- Aug 15 Continue to develop your leadership style and discover the challenges and rewards of being a camp counselor. Time will be spent on camp program planning, problem solving and strengthening interpersonal skills. CIT 1 is a perquisite for this program. For girls entering 11th and 12th grade. There is an application and interview process and there are limited spots available for those interested. To apply, email ejohnson@GirlScoutsOC.org

Apprentice - 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. The objective for the Apprentice program is for the participants to 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 there are limited spots available for those interested. To apply, email ejohnson@GirlScoutsOC.org

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