Girl Scouts of Orange County

Sept 22, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

One Week to Renew Your Girls Before They Fall off your Troop Roster!
Next Monday is the last day you will be able to renew your troop members online using the MY TROOPS tab. On September 30th, all girls and adults whose membership has expired will fall off your troop roster. Don't delay - renew your troop today!

We Kicked off the New GS Year with our Open House

Hundreds of girls, parents, and volunteers set goals for the Fall Product Program, got their photos taken at the Future CEO desk, and got excited about a new Girl Scout year at our Open House and Fall Product Rally on Saturday! Check out the photos

Alumnae Planning Meeting
You spoke, we listened and now it's time to plan! With the Alumnae Strategy Cafe and online survey results, we heard what types of activities local alumnae are interested in. Now, we will host two planning sessions: one to plan an alumnae weekend at Camp Scherman, and the other to plan local alumnae events. Join us for one or both planning meetings on Sept 30. Light refreshments will be served RSVP here

Troop Rewards for Fall Product Program

Now is the time to recruit a Fall Product Team so your girls can learn 5 skills & earn patches, badges, prizes and funds for their troop by participating in our Fall Product Program. See our new Quick Start page and be ready for our Oct. 5 start date!

Fall Fun With Purpose

Check out our Fall Product Resources page for fun Activities for Girls including earning the Be A Reader Patch & Financial Literacy Badges; plus see the Girl Awards/Recognitions girls can earn by participating in our fall product program. For more troop ready activities, review our Fall Rally Guide with templates for otter puppets, fortune tellers, & games!

Girl-Led Fall Product Program

Check out this Girl-Led Video showcasing how girls can learn and earn through their participation in the Fall Product Program!

GSUSA Wants to Hear From You!

Share how Girl Scouts changed your life! Maybe it was a big change, like setting foot on a whole new career path...or a small change, like learning to speak up in class instead of hiding under the desk. Whatever it was, it changed you inside-and that changed the way you live your life. GSUSA is telling that story of change in a special "Then and Now" exhibit at the 2014 Girl Scout Convention in Salt Lake City in October. There's an easy way to share your story-through "then" and "now" photos. Got a cell phone? Got a couple of sheets of paper and a marker? That's all you need to share your story - submit by Wednesday, September 24!

Troop and Girl Activities

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

Cadette-O-Rama Red Hats

Cadette-O-Rama is an outdoor skills competition for Cadette Girl Scouts being held Friday, Oct 10 - Sunday, Oct 12 at Oak Canyon Park in Orange and we need your help! We have many positions available for "Red Hats" (9th-12th graders). Staff positions are open to individual girls. Girls from the same troop may apply. Girls who serve as staff for this event are not required to apply/attend with an adult. Adults who apply as Cadette-O-Rama staff will only be accepted if space is available.

Leadership in Action Livestream Event - Oct. 18

Tune in to the Girl Scout National Convention in Salt Lake City for this virtual session! Girl Scouts are encouraged to group together for this livestream and be a part of the convention from the comfort of your own home! Get some sample discussion questions and find out how it relates to the Journey you are doing on page 2 of the flyer!

Camp Scherman

Camp Scherman Named Best Overnight Camp

Camp Scherman was just named Best Overnight Camp by Parenting OC Magazine for the fourth time! Don't miss your chance to get away from it all at a weekend camp this fall!

FALL 2014 WEEKEND CAMPS

Click here for a complete listing and more information on all weekend camps 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. During all weekend camps all campers must be accompanied by troop leaders and or parents for the duration of the weekend.

WEEKEND CAMP SPOTLIGHTS:

Games Galore- Oct 3-5

IS 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! Cost: $104 per person. All weekend camps must have proper girl: adult ratios. Register Now

Create Your Weekend Camp- Oct 3-5, Nov 14-16, Dec 5-7
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!

Volunteer Training

Planning for Cadette-O-Rama?

Your last chance to take Troop Tent Camping before Cadette-O-Rama is on October 2nd, 6:30-9:30pm at Irvine Headquarters! Remember, at least one adult trained in: Troop Tent Camping, Outdoor Cooking and Level One First Aid/CPR must accompany your group. Questions? Contact: Training@GirlScoutsOC.org...and enjoy celebrating 50 years of Cadette-O-Rama!

GSOC Shop

When you shop with us, we'll give you a free Shop Local patch to thank you for your loyalty, but if you spend $50 or more we'll also give you a free pack of silicone bracelets while supplies last! This offer is valid online and at our Irvine and Yorba Linda satellite shop.