Girl Scouts of Orange County

July 28, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fund Her Success

Your gift to Girl Scouts of Orange County is vital to supporting girls in our community. The Fund Her Success Campaign continues all summer and fall even though early membership renewal incentives have stopped. All families who give a gift of $40 or more will receive a commemorative Fund Her Success Campaign patch. Fund her Success today!

Calling All Girl Scout Alumnae!
If you're a Girl Scout Alumna, join us for an opportunity to participate in the collection of ideas on the direction of the new Alumnae Initiative. Strategy Cafe's will be held around the county at the end of July/beginning of August and we want your ideas. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Troop and Girl Activities

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

Applied Medical Corporate Tour
Take a field trip tour to Applied Medical, a leading provider of breakthrough technologies for a wide range of surgical specialties. As part of GSOC's Corporate Tour Program, girls will learn more about this OC business that supports GSOC, tour the facilities, learn about products and what they are used for, and meet Applied team members, part of one of the fastest growing and most progressive organizations in the healthcare field. Various tour times are available.

Pearson Park Amphitheatre: Summer Nights Under the Stars

Summer season is underway, and for families and friends that includes Family Shows and Concert Series. This year's line-up offers fun entertainment that every Scout will enjoy! Come out & Enjoy!

Community Service Opportunity: Good Turn for Good Will

Looking for a great way to make a difference in your community this summer? Check out Good Turn for GoodWill for an opportunity to earn a patch while addressing needs in your community.

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. Registration deadline has been extended to July 31.

destinations! Scoop Night - Sept 16 & 30

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!

Pumpkin Patch Palooza - Oct 5

Register early & kick off your Girl Scout fall season at Irvine Park Railroad Station. Bring your camera and join the family fun for great photo ops during the Hay Ride, Hay Maze and Haunted House. Service opportunity also available supporting OC Animal Care!

Cadette-O-Rama - Oct 10-12

Get ready to act out your favorite movie, or dress up as your favorite actress. Whether you're a fan of the classic tinsel town or the glittery Hollywood era you won't want to miss this annual outdoor skills weekend camping event for Girl Scout Cadettes.

Cadette-O-Rama Lookie Loos - Oct 11

Girl Scout Juniors are invited to see this spectacular event first-hand and enjoy skills and fun events set up just for you. You will also see Girl Scout Cadettes as they participate in this yearly "Cadette Only!" event.. After the event, you'll have time to visit the campsites and see how the Cadettes put this creative theme to use.

Save the Date! Scouting for Food - Nov 8

Join in as Girl Scouts of Orange County and Orange County Boy Scouts of America collaborate in this annual all ages food collection service project serving Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Learn more about how Scouts unite to feed the hungry @ Scouts Unite.

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.

Is your camper going up to camp? We are looking for a few good (adult) chaperones to ride the bus up and back with the campers. Volunteer chaperones will receive an exclusive Camp Scherman shirt and enjoy lunch at camp.

Dates: August 1, August 8, August 11, August 15

Please check your calendars and email ejohnson@girlscoutsoc.org.

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!

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.

Leader(Mom)/Daughter Weekend - Aug 1-3

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. $135 per person. Register Now!

Family Camp - Aug 29- Sept 1

Enjoy a unique and relaxing weekend camp experience with family and friends. Explore wide-open spaces and enjoy staff-planned nature and camp activities for all ages, including hiking, crafts, games, gardens, campfires, archery, and canoeing. Provide your own tent, RV or camper, or stay in one of our mountain cabins. Sign up for our weekend meal plan that includes seven meals, or bring a propane stove to prepare your own meals. No charge for children 4 and under! Register Now!

Cabin Cost: $57 per person

RV/Tent Camping Cost: $47 per person

Create Your Weekend Camp- Oct 3-5
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. This is your weekend- choose your own adventure and have a weekend to remember! $104 per person, all weekend camps must have proper girl: adult ratios. Register Now!

Games Galore - Oct 3-5

Playing games your thing? Like to run, dodge and capture the other teams flag? Spend time learning and playing new and exciting games and revisit some great games of the past, all while still enjoying the other programming options that are offered at camp ... Ready? Tag, you're it!! $104 per person, all weekend camps must have proper girl: adult ratios. Register Now!

2014 SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS

Did you know that if your camper is signed up for a specialty camp, she will still have every opportunity to participate in the same traditional camp activities at camp? Those activities include swimming in the pool, canoeing, archery, lots of singing, arts and crafts and so much more.

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!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP! CHECK OUT THESE CAMPS THAT RUN AUG 11-15:

Starry Nights (for girls entering grades 6-9)
Science of Camp (for girls entering grades 4-6)
Brownie Blast (for girls entering grades 2-3)
Take the Reins (for girls entering grades 4-6)
Be Brave (for girls entering grades 4-6)
Ranch House Sampler (for girls entering grades 4-6)
Girls & Guitars (for girls entering grades 6-10)

Volunteer Training

Thinking About Leading Girls Toward Their Bronze Award?

We've got the class for you! Our next Bronze Award Advisor class is Tuesday, August 19th from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Yorba Linda Program Center. Join us and learn what it means to Take Action and how you can best support girls on their way to achieving the highest award that can be earned by Junior Girl Scouts! Questions? Contact Training@GirlScoutsOC.org

GSOC Shop

Get half off a set of Cookie Glasses with your purchase of a complete starter kit! This offer is valid for one set at half off per starter kit. Quantities are limited, so don't miss out! Just add a set of cookie glasses to your cart and enter the promo code "cookieglasses" at checkout.

Please note* The Irvine shop will be closed for inventory from August 4th-8th. Our Yorba Linda mobile shop will also be closed on Tuesday August 5th. Both shops will re-open for normal shop hours starting August 11th.

Girl Scouts are traveling all over the world this summer! Girl Scout Ambassador Troop 36 "Xanadu" visited Our Chalet in Switzerland, Pax Lodge in London, Wales, Belgium and Paris on their graduation trip after 4 years of planning! Journey 2014 Travel Troop also visited Pax Lodge and Our Chalet. Ready to plan your trip? Check out destinations Scoop Nights on Sept 16 & 30!

Share your summer travels on our facebook page!

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