Girl Scouts of Orange County

August 25, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Register for the Open House
The Open House & Fall Product rally is coming up fast. Remember to RSVP today and join us for tastings, drawings, shopping and fun! Saturday Sept 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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!

WANTED: Amazing Cookie Boss Stories

Are you a Girl Scout Rock Star at running your cookie business? We are looking for stories highlighting how girls are bettering themselves, our communities nationwide and the world through cookie sales. Enter your Cookie Story telling us why YOU are so amazing into our Cookie Story formand be ready because YOU may be the Cookie Boss featured in this year's media campaign!

Girl/Adult Volunteers Needed for Open House

Girls and adults can help out as a greeters or guide girls in fun activities! Have fun and earn service hours by assisting with our Open House on Sat., Sept. 20. Contact rsussman@GirlScoutsOC.org for more information.

Fall Product Program

Our fall product program is a great way for girls to gain fun, skill building activities and earn cool patches while earning start-up funds for their fall/winter activities. Visit www.GSCookiesEtc.org/fallproduct to find all of our fall product information in one convenient place!

Want To Sell Gluten Free Girl Scout Cookies?

Troops interested in participating in the Gluten Free Girl Scout Cookie Pilot must order cookies by Sept. 21 to receive cookies in January. Click here for info on how to order and visit abcsmartcookies.com for nutritional info.

Ralphs Rewards Support GSOC

Do you shop at Ralphs? SImply register your Ralphs Rewards card with GSOC and a portion of your purchase will support Girl Scout programs right in your community! It's a simple way to support Girl Scouts! Click here for information.

Help Bring Kayaking to the Girl Scout Leadership Center
Join us and help raise $30,000 to bring kayaking to the Girl Scout Leadership Center (GSLC). The GSLC will offer a spectacular waterfront location and with your support, kayaking will be available to eligible Girl Scouts when the Leadership Center opens. Funds raised will supply 20 kayaks and related equipment (racks, paddles, life vests and more). The TOP TEN overall fundraisers get to ride the Disneyland Carousel at an exclusive private event and receive 2 tickets to Disneyland! Click here for information.

Free Bags

To help make your troop's community serve project extra special, we have received a donation of 360 black canvas bags. Some of the troops have used the bags for kits for the homeless, military care packages, to hold birthday gifts for children in foster care or senior citizens and to hold first aid supplies. This is a first come, first serve donation and the bags are available to be picked at our Irvine Office. If your troop is interested, please send an email to Megan at mguild@girlscoutsoc.org. Dimensions L 13.5" W 7.5" H 6.75"

Troop and Girl Activities

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

aMUSE Journey Series - Sept 14

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. More information

OCMA Free Second Sunday - Sept 14

Orange County Museum of Art Free Second Sunday features a free arts celebration for families, including hands-on projects, live entertainment, and gallery tours. Kick off the fall season with a visit to OCMA's new exhibition, The Avant Garde Collection. Engage in art-making activities and join the frenzy with Girl Scouts of Orange County Folklorico dancers.

Cadette-O-Rama Red Hat Positions Available- Oct 10-12

We have many positions available for "Red Hats" (9th-12th graders) to staff Cadette-O-Rama. Staff positions are open to individual girls. You may apply alone or with friends from your troop. Your leader or parent is not required to apply or attend for your participation, and adults who apply as Cadette-O-Rama staff will only be accepted if space is available. Responsibilities will include working at the Friday & Saturday Night activities, judging the skill and fun events on Saturday, and working as a team with other Red Hats and staff members to make the event run smoothly. Download application.

Public Lands Day- September 27, 2014

AECOM is providing Girl Scouts with an on-site environmental learning experience (and free lunch!) as a part of the It's Your Planet-Love It! National Leadership Journey Series! Girls will learn about water conservation from AECOM environmental scientists and will plant drought resistant and native plants.

Great opportunity to brainstorm Take Action Projects as well as work on the Naturalist Badges! More information

Pumpkin Patch Palooza

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! More information

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.

FALL 2014 WEEKEND CAMPS

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.

WEEKEND CAMP SPOTLIGHTS:

NEW! Mom and Me Weekend Camp - Oct 10-12

Camp Scherman is the perfect place to have fun and strengthen the bond with the special girl in your life. Together you can enjoy a variety of fun and interactive activities. Cost: $135 per person. Register now!

Create Your Weekend Camp- Oct 24-26
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! Cost: $104 per person. All weekend camps must have proper girl: adult ratios. Register Now!

Boo Bash Weekend Camp- OCt 24-26

Calling all camp and Halloween enthusiasts! Join us for a fun filled Halloween themed weekend. Trick or treat your way through the program areas. Canoe on the lake, aim for the pumpkin at archery and raise the roof at our dance party. Costumes welcome. Cost: $135 per person. All weekend camps must have proper girl: adult ratios. Register now!

GSOC Shop

Labor day is coming up and the shop will be closed on Monday, September 1st. But don't worry! You can still place your orders online , and get free standard shipping on your order of $50 or more! This offer is only valid from 8/27-9/2.