Program & Event Guide_2014-2015 by iceman11

2014-2015

SAN JOSE DANCE THEATRE

INVITES THE GIRL SCOUTS TO THE 49TH PRODUCTION OF THE

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How does the Sugar Plum Fairy dance on her toes? What is her tutu made of? How are snow and fog created for the reindeer and snowflakes to dance in? How do 24 gingerbread cookies fit under Mother Ginger’s skirt? Join senior and alumnae Girl Scout tour guides before the show for a special Girl Scout workshop and learn the answers to these questions about the Sugar Plum Fairy and how we create magic with props and backstage secrets. This special Girl Scout Workshop includes a “B” ticket to the Nutcracker, backstage tour, pre-performance workshop, and a special Nutcracker activity patch for $32.00 per guest.

For each ticket sold, San Jose Dance Theatre will make a donation to the Girl Scouts. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose Fri, December 5, 2014 Sat, December 6, 2014 Sat, December 6, 2014 Sun, December 7, 2014

5:00-6:30 11:30am -1:00 5:00-6:30 10:30- 12:00

Girl Scout Workshop & 7:30 Show Girl Scout Workshop & 2:00 Show * Girl Scout Workshop & 7:30 Show Girl Scout Workshop & 1:00 Show

To order tickets: call 408-286-9905

Starting September 8th and identify yourself as a Girl Scout *Workshop tickets are limited due to Winterfest

to present the all new Program and Event Girl Scouts of Northern California is pleased . Scout programming for Oct. 2014-Sept. 2015 Guide! This book provides council-wide Girl

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We’ve listed information about hundreds of programs designed just for girls. Girl Scouts of Northern California offers activities council-wide from Eureka to Red Bluff, San Jose to San Francisco, Santa Rosa to Oakland, and all points in between, so that you can discover exciting opportunities to try new things, and develop new friendships in your area. We encourage you to participate in events everywhere!

How to Use This Guide

Throughout the year, new programs may be introduced. Stay up-to-date on new programs with our online searchable calendar at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Activities. Watch for program details via e-newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, and other Girl Scout correspondence. Sign-up at GirlSoutsNorCal.org/Subscribe to receive e-newsletters about everything happening council-wide. Finally, don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ GSNorCal, to see pictures from fun adventures GSNorCal offers, and to find out all the latest news!

This winter, look for the Camp Rocks guide, which includes summer camp opportunities just for you.

ev s Pathways make it easy to participate en rie t e s in Girl Scouts. The Series Pathway offers ongoing program sessions, while the Event Pathway features onetime experiences. The Travel Pathway inspires you to visit new places, and the Camp Pathway lets you explore the great outdoors. The most common experiences will be with your Troop taking part in Journeys, Take Action Projects, badges, and events. You can stay in one pathway or move between them. It’s your choice! Whichever direction you choose, you’ll discover who you are and what you stand for, connect with others, and take action on things that inspire you.

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This resource will help you start planning your year, so register early for exciting programs. Doing so will also help you make your Fall Product and Cookie Program goals.

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The Program and Event Guide!

Program Initiatives Girl Scouts of Northern California programs fall into five core areas: Growing Strong, Get Outdoors, Green By Nature, Girls Go Tech, and Business Smarts. Register for programs in one area or try some from each:

This guidebook uses the Girl Scout Pathways as designations for program categories, and programs within the Event Pathway are listed by Girl Scouts of Northern California’s Program Initiatives.

Growing Strong

Art, drama, adventure, sports, or growing friendships

Get Outdoors

Hike, explore, and build outdoor skills

New This Year This year we have added an Adult section. We have heard, loud and clear that girls have a better experience when adult volunteers have easy access to programs, information, trainings, and opportunities. Please check out the all new Adult section represented by the gray tab.

Green By Nature

Environment, conservation and service

Girls Go Tech

Science, technology, engineering, and math hands on events

Business Smart

Financial Literacy, entrepreneurship, leadership 2

PEG Table of Contents Series Pathway.............. 10 Event pathway............... 11 Growing Strong..... 11 Get Outdoors........ 22 Green by Nature... 26 Girls Go Tech......... 32 Business Smarts .. 36 Travel Pathway ............ 39 Troop Pathway.............. 41 Camp Pathway.............. 45 Adult................................ 47 Registration Forms....... 55-56 Financial Aid Forms...... 57-58 Event Details.................. 59-65

Partners of GSNorcal to help you on your Journey! Cal Academy of Science, pg 31 Lizard Works Glass, pg 54 Chabot Space and Science Center, pg 31 Message a Day, pg 17 Create Mix and Mingle, pg 12 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, pg 37 Dive n Trips, pg 34 Oakland Zoo, pg 30 Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge, pg 24 ODC Dance, pg 54 EF Tours, pg 66 Rock-N-Water, pg 29 Fabulous To Be Female, pg 19 San Francisco Ballet, pg 16 Gilroy Gardens, pg 28 San Jose Dance Theater, pg 1 Golden State Warriors, pg 12 San Jose Youth Ballet, pg 53 Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, pg 34 Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, pg 26 Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, pg 34 Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society, pg 31 Hiller Aviation, pg 17 The Tech Museum of Innovation, pg 38 Hostelling International USA, pg 24 USTA of Northern California, pg 12 3

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Camp out with 1000’s of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from around the world at California Dreamin2! During your seven day adventure you’ll have a chance to take fun trips off-site and participate in exciting workshops and so much more! Whether you’re looking for your next big Girl Scout adventure, or looking for your first, this is an excellent opportunity. Mark your calendars and register early! *Open to Girls Grades 6-12 in the summer of 2015

Check out the website for more information: http://cadreamincamporee.org

Start your Journey today! And join us in a year of fun and adventure. Program Partnerships Girl Scouts of Northern California is pleased to present to you a book of resources to help YOU enhance your Girl Scout year! Each community partner featured in this guide has met our standards for safety and focused FUN Girl Scouting program! Community Partners can set-up events with troops on an individual basis to participate in all the wonderful opportunities they have to offer. Some community partners have both ads and event listings. We encourage YOU to reach out to our valued community partners and start your adventure today!

Who can attend an event? You can! All registered Girl Scouts are invited to attend any of the awesome events listed in this guide. Just look for your age group’s symbol and pick the events YOU want to attend. You can attend with your troop, family, or friends as indicated in the registration information. Please note that unless otherwise stated, girls must attend events with an adult chaperone.

Join Girl Scouts and invite your friends There are many different ways in which girls participate in Girl Scouting. Invite all your friends to join you at any of the exciting events even if they aren’t already registered Girl Scouts. Non-Girl Scout friends just add $15 to the event fee to pay for Girl Scout membership. Visit our website at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Join. Contact us for information on local area troops, groups, and volunteer opportunities by calling toll-free 800-447-4475.

East Bay/Solano Main Office

Redwood Area Main Office

1650 Harbor Bay Pkwy, Ste 100 Alameda, CA 94502 Tel: 510-562-8470 or 800-447-4475

3203 T Street Eureka, CA 95503 Tel: 707-443-6641 or (800) 447-4475

North Central Main Office

South Bay/Peninsula Main Office

North Coast Main Office

Girl Scouts of Northern California 800-447-4475 GirlScoutsNorCal.org

50 Landing Circle Chico, CA 95973 Tel: 530-343-1904 or 800-447-4475

1310 S. Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 Tel: 408-287-4170 or 800-447-4475

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Registration Information Please use the following information when registering for events. You may also view the complete policies online at

GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Activities

Program Registration Process

Financial Assistance

There are two ways in which you can register for events.

Financial assistance is available for all Girl Scout events unless otherwise noted. The Financial Aid form can be found on the financial aid page of our website, along with the Financial Aid Policies. Please complete the application and mail it with the Program Event Registration Form to the San Jose office.

1. Online registration – Go to GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Activities use the searchable calendar to find the program you are looking for by searching by the title. This is the preferred method for program event registrations. It’s faster and easier for you, less expensive for the council, and it’s green. We STRONGLY encourage everyone to use online registration. 2. Fax or mail the Program Event Registration Form, found in the back of the Program and Event Guide, or on our website, to the San Jose office. Registrations cannot be taken over the phone.

SEND REGISTRATION TO: Program Registration 1310 S Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128 800-447-4475 ext. 2091 Phone 408-287-8025 Fax

Payment Include 100% payment with all registrations. You may pay with a troop debit card, Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Discover credit card, check, cash, and cookie/fall sale rewards/credits. Online registrations must be paid with a credit card, debit card, or cookie/fall sale rewards/credits. Please make checks payable to Girl Scouts. Please use blue or black ink on checks. Please do not send cash through the mail. Offline payments will be processed as they arrive at the GSNorCal office in San Jose.

Cancellation & Refunds Events run rain or shine unless inclement weather would adversely affect the program. In those cases, participants will be notified of cancellation or rescheduling. If GSNorCal cancels the event for any reason, or cannot place participants in the event of their choice, GSNorCal will issue a refund for 100% of the registration fee.

Special Needs

Because we’re all unique, we may have special needs that must be met so that we can attend an event. Please e-mail Choices4Girls@ GirlScoutsNorCal.org if you have questions, or to find out whether or not we can accommodate special needs at the event you wish to attend. For events that include food, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to let us know about dietary restrictions. Usually we are able to accommodate many dietary needs such as gluten free, vegetarian, allergies, and dairy free if we know about them in advance. In some cases, the family will be asked to provide supplemental items.

Adult/Girl Ratios A minimum of two adults must accompany every troop to a Program and Event Guide event, unless otherwise noted in the event description. Please consult the ratios in the Council Resource Guide/Volunteer Essentials, or online at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/ CRG, for exact ratio information. Individually registered girls must be accompanied by one adult. Our primary goal is to provide programs for girls. As a result, there may not be space for additional adults above the allowable girl-adult ratio.

Questions Still have questions? Please contact us at

Choices4Girls@GirlScoutsNorCal.org.

Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be issued for registration fees of less than $10 per individual. Thirty (30) days written notice is required to receive 50% of registration fees of $10 or more per individual. There are no refunds if less than 30 days written notice is given except for medical reasons. Refunds for medical reasons will only be processed if notification is made before the event, and is followed within one week by a written refund request accompanied by a doctor’s note. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. The $15 Girl Scout membership fee is non-refundable.

Event Registration Dates: September 2014 - December 2014 Opened May 15, 2014 January 2015 - September 2015 Opens October 15, 2014

Volunteering for Program Events! We could not offer so many wonderful, rich program opportunities for girls without the support of our beloved volunteers. Thank you! Many programs need your help. If you volunteer at one of our program events, you AND one girl get to attend the event for free!

Adult Council Representative (CR)

Program Volunteers (A)

A Council Representative serves as the liaison between Girl Scouts of Northern California and the organization hosting an event. The Council Representative is responsible for checking girls and adults in and out at events, ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed, handling crisis situations, and collecting program outcomes evaluations as needed. Council Reps also are responsible for assisting with supervision of participants at an event.

Depending on the event, Program Volunteers can assist with leading program for girls as workshop leaders or assistants and help with the supervision of participants to ensure safety and delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

First Aider (FA) The First Aider is responsible for monitoring the health and safety of event participants. First Aiders administer first aid as needed, maintain accurate health logs, and must be trained as a First-Aider. It will be indicated in the program detail grid if the event needs a First-Aider or someone with advanced first aid qualifications.

Girl Program Aide (PA) Program Aides are older girl scouts (6th-grade and up) who lead or assist with activities at events for younger girls under the supervision of adults. LiA and PA Award or 15 hours experience working with younger girls is required to volunteer as a PA.

Learning Facilitator (LF) A learning facilitator is any registered and screened adult 18 years or older who has completed the required online learning courses for this role. An LF facilitates a variety of adult learning courses including: troop leadership, troop camping certification, backpacking, safety, first aid/CPR certification, extended troop travel, and a variety of enrichment workshops and courses.

Important Dates to Remember: September 30, 2014

Deadline for Gold Award Final Reports from girls who graduated from 12th-grade or their 18th birthday, whichever is later. Visit GirlScoutsNorCal.org/girls/awards/gold-award to review specific information.

October 31, 2014

February 1, 2015

Camp Registration Opens

February 22, 2015 World Thinking Day

destinations applications are due at the council office. Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday

March 12, 2015

October 3 – November 23, 2014

April 25, 2015

Fall Sale 2014

Girl Scouts’ 103rd Birthday Annual Meeting

February 5 – March 8, 2015 Cookie Sale 2015

Campaign For Girls Girl Scouts Sees an Extraordinary Opportunity.

We know that organizations make better decisions and yield stronger results when women and men share leadership roles. Yet with only one girl in five believing that she has what it takes to lead, we know we need to do more. Girl Scouts can change that. For 102 years, we have provided girls with more ways to learn and lead than any other organization. By incorporating three keys to leadership, we help girls discover themselves, connect with others, and take positive action in their communities.

We Need The Campaign for Girls

Through The Campaign for Girls, Girl Scouts of Northern California is committed to raising $20 million, critical resources that will expand leadership opportunities for girls, reach underserved communities, and improve our camps and program centers for the next generation of leaders.

We Invite You to Partner with Us in our Largest-Ever Campaign. Invest in Girls and Change the World.

We have a robust list of projects and “open funds” that need immediate support. We invite you to read about our current Campaigns and invest in girls! Donation methods: • Via our GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Donate. • Via phone: 800-447-4475, press 7 for donations/grants • Via mail: Fund Development, 1650 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94502 • Via stock shares: contact Stephanie Chew, Senior Director, Gifts and Special Campaigns via email or phone - 800-4474475, ext. 1502, SChew@GirlScoutsNorCal.org Find out more ways to support Girl Scouts of Northern California at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Support-Us

Sign up for a Series Pathway program for on-going adventures! The Series Pathway offers activities over multiple sessions designed for a group of girls with similar interests related al. to a specific theme. Please see event details at the back of this guide or GirlScoutsNorC org/Activities. Symbols Daisy (grades K-1) Brownie (grades 2-3) Junior (grades 4-5) Cadette (grades 6-8) Senior (grades 9-10) Ambassador (grades 11-12) Adult

AAUW Tech Time for Juniors

j An exciting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) career series for juniors. Female STEM professionals guide girls through special hands-on activities that relate to STEM careers. Presented by the American Association of University Women in Palo Alto on the 4th Monday of Sept., Oct., Nov. and 2nd Monday of Dec., and the 4th Monday of Jan., Feb., March, and April. Please Note: Fall and Winter sessions each consist of 4 meetings and contain different topics and presenters so girls can enroll in one or both sessions. Girls should plan to attend all meetings within a session.

Brownie “Wonders of Water” Journey Series

Join Hayward Shoreline to complete the Wonders of Water Journey and explore the many amazing ways water affects us. From the snowmelt of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the swells of the Pacific, we depend on it all. Spend some time with your troop discovering the wonders of water! Badges provided. Meetings: Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, and May 16. Must be able to attend all meetings in the series.

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The Lead the Way Leadership Conference for Young Women is planned and run by high school girls just like you! Young women meet on a monthly basis to plan and put into action all aspects of the conference. Become part of the planning team and make it the best conference in history. Join one of the exciting committees, including decorations, recreation, registration, and welcoming. Truly take the lead! Meeting dates: Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, 2014. Jan. 12, Jan. 26, and Feb. 9, 2015.

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Be a part of the planning for Spring Encampment at Camp Bothin. Camp Aides will pick the theme, badges, design the patch, and plan the activities. Brownie and Junior troops will join us for a weekend of fun and excitement. We will have campfires, play games, sing songs, and laugh. Meetings are held Feb. 8 and 9, March 15 and April 17. Times and locations TBA. You do not have to have the Program Aide award. Program includes additional training for new girls.

Please Note: Must attend all dates and register, pay for, and attend the Lead the Way Leadership Conference.

Please Note: All meetings are mandatory for Camp Aides. This program is for 7thgrade and up.

Microsoft’s Digital Movie Maker Series

Teens Take Over

Unleash your creativity and take on the world of movie making! Become your own producer, director, animator, and designer. Choose a background scene, write a narrative, develop characters, and add transitions, music, titles, and ending credits. Finally, share your masterpiece and impress family and friends! This inspiration for your MEdia Take Action project completes all parts of the Digital Movie Maker Badge. Please Note: This is a six week series. Badge is not included.

Spring Encampment: Camp Aides

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Chicks in Charge is what they call themselves! This fun group of girls from lots of different troops and service units meet once a month to create and run exciting programs for other Girl Scouts and friends! These leaders also have a chance to weigh-in on important Council decisions. Girls can make new friends and earn volunteer service hours while making decisions, running events, playing games, discussing girl issues, snacking on goodies, and winning awesome door prizes! Please Note: Girls must attend monthly planning meetings and run the programs 10 they plan throughout the year.

Events are short-term program experiences and separated into five areas: Growing Strong, Get Outdoors, Green By Nature, Girls Go Tech, and Business Smarts. Events are listed in alphabetical order within each section. Please see event details at the back of this guide or GirlScoutsNorCal.org /Activities. Symbols

aMaze Journey Weekend

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Please Note: Participants must attend the entire weekend; leaving early or arriving late disrupts the program.

Amazing Race

Start your Daisy year by exploring a Journey. Our littlest Girl Scouts will meet flower friends that represent the Girl Scout Law and travel around the globe to learn about pandas, elephants, and monkeys. Through fun activities and lively conversation, girls will examine what caring, responsibility, and respect looks like.

All About Scuba

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Want to learn how to scuba dive? Take the first steps with Girl Scouts! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll provide all the equipment for you to learn what it takes to breathe properly under water and dive deep in the ocean with oxygen tanks. Then you can give it a try in the pool.

Join other Cadettes in the maze of friendship and discover how to create peace together. On this Journey, you will earn the Interact and Diplomat Awards. Pre and post work is required to complete the Peacemaker Award. Attending adults participate in their own concurrent programming on mentoring Cadettes.

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The Girl Scout Amazing Race (based on the CBS show) is a full weekend of physical and mental challenges. Girls are in charge of navigation and decision-making, adults will participate in some challenges. Girls will develop critical thinking skills while solving challenges. Program cost includes entrance/activity fees, group sleeping, and some meals. Teams use their own vehicles and gas, travelling about 300-500 miles during the weekend. Each team must always have only 1 adult and 3-4 girls. Please Note: Girls 7th-Grade and up. We do not recommend it but members may switch out through the weekend.

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growing core values through tennis. USTA Northern California H.I.T.S Program offers Girl Scouts ages 10 and under a fun way to learn tennis fundamentals along with life lessons while growing core Girl Scout values. H.I.T.S. is defined by Honesty - Inspiration Teamwork - Sportsmanship.

earn your h.i.t.s. girl scout Patch. All Girl Scouts participating in the program will earn a H.I.T.S. participant patch to signify their achievement in the program. PlayDays will also be offered during the year. Look for dates announced in the Monday email.

To find out more about h.i.t.s visit: www.norcal.usta.com/hits

Amazing Race Film Crew

Breathe Journey Weekend

Get Crafty

Get up close to the GS Amazing Race participants and chronicle their thrilling journey! Capture the race using your own cameras and create a documentary for the promotion of this Amazing event. Girls will learn navigation, film making, and interview techniques during this exciting weekend. Fee includes group sleeping arrangements, public transportation costs, and some meals. You will use your own vehicle and gas to travel about 300-500 miles during the weekend.

Work together toward your Aware, Alert, and Affirm Awards to learn how to improve the world’s air quality while supporting and encouraging your own ability as a leader. Some pre and post work is required to complete the awards. Attending adults participate in concurrent programming on mentoring Cadette Girl Scouts.

Paint your way to fun with other Daisies and Brownies. Its time to get crafty while learning the art of sharing. Daisies will work on their Petals while Brownies work on the Painting Badge. Get crafty with the Chicks in Charge of the San Jose Teens Take Over group and we’ll take care of the mess!

Please Note: Participants must attend the entire weekend; leaving early or arriving late disrupts the program.

Get Moving Journey Weekend

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j Ever wonder what it would be like to write a fashion magazine, be an Olympic athlete, a jet pilot, or a crime solving detective? Try on different roles and gain self-confidence as you learn how to be a leader. Then take your new knowledge and skills to inspire others to try new things!

Art & Adventure Sleepover with Snoopy

Brownies are invited to spend a night at the Schulz Museum and design their own stamp and letterbox. Then, search the museum for clues left by other troops to complete all of the Letterboxer badge requirements. Experience art, cartooning, animation, and all the Schulz Museum has to offer after dark. Get ready for a surprise visit by a special guest too! Dinner and continental breakfast included.

Babysitter Training

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This American Red Cross babysitting class is a great way to earn cash. Get the expertise and experience needed to make YOU one of the most asked for babysitters. Learn how to interview for a babysitting job, make responsible decisions, supervise children, and stay safe. Learn safe play, first aid, choking and rescue breathing, and critical emergency action skills. 13

Clues In The City

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Ride the Ferry! Discover San Francisco! Eat pizza! Get awesome prizes! Get this and more when you join us to find tricky clues in the greatest city on earth! You’ll walk about a 3 mile radius around the ferry terminal. When you return to Larkspur, we’ll go to Camp Bothin to have a pizza party where we’ll reveal the answers to the clues and give fun prizes! Please Note: Ferry and other transportation fees not included.

Ducky Derby

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Raging Waters San Jose hosts the 5th Annual Girl Scouts of Northern California Ducky Derby Fundraiser. Ducky Derby is a rubber duck race for cool prizes like the latest tablet and gift certificates for awesome opportunities around the Greater Bay Area. While at the park, enjoy the epic water attractions, trade SWAPS, learn about water conservation, and take part in fun workshops at various booths. Sponsor a duck now for the chance to WIN BIG! Use promo code: GSDUCKY to register. Please Note: Need not be present to win! Admission tickets include a fun patch to be picked up at the event.

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j Engage your mind and heart, using your energy to protect Earth, and have fun with friends! Earn your Energize and Investigate Awards as well as the Gardner Badge and part of the Jeweler Badge! Adults participate in their own concurrent programming on mentoring Juniors. Please Note: Participants must attend the entire weekend; leaving early or arriving late disrupts the program.

Girls and the Ocean

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Come down to the Hyde Street Pier and learn about the life of a sailor, sometimes fun but usually very hard work (some of which you might get to experience). We will tour ships, compare the lives of the sailor’s, find out why the ships are important to San Francisco, and how these ships changed the plants and animals in the bay. Then visit the floating docks to look at these plants and animals living on and below these ships.

Glittering Girl Awards Celebration

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All are invited to be inspired by these remarkable young women who have earned the highest awards in Girl Scouting in a special ceremony as we take time to acknowledge their amazing projects. Join us in celebrating our Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awardees as they share with us how they Took Action in their community. Dessert will be served.

Golden Gate Bridging

j Congratulations bridging Juniors! Bridge in style across the Golden Gate Bridge from younger girl to older girl! This party is for you and your sister Girl Scouts from across the country. Bring a picnic lunch and explore over 50 arts, crafts, activity, and game booths introducing you to exciting older girl opportunities! Check out the Golden Gate Bridging website for more details at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/GGB Please Note: Due to popularity, groups are restricted to a ratio of one adult per three girls.

Golden Gate Park Secret Adventure

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Can you find all of the magical secrets hidden throughout Golden Gate Park? Join us for an afternoon exploring and testing your investigative skills. The hunt is designed to be fun and user friendly, with something for everyone. This is a fun filled family and troop event!

GS Day: California Pizza Kitchen

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Get together with friends, family, and/ or your troop and eat for a cause. Flyer must be presented at time of purchase for GSNorCal to receive donation. See Girl Scout Day webpage online for flyer and more information. Please Note: All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate

GS Day: Elf the Broadway Musical

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It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo and Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains, and more, in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations, and festivities from around the globe! Please Note: Participation patch included with ticket purchase and mailed to you by the SAP Center. All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy

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Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the crew of Disney/Pixar’s Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom, and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow as the Disney Fairies reveal the magic that lies within! Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang is back for their most daring adventure yet! Please Note: Participation patch included with ticket purchase and mailed to you by the SAP Center. All GS Days are fundraisers.

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ELF is “splashy, peppy, sugar-sprinkled, holiday entertainment!” raves the New York Times. Based on the 2003 blockbuster, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who is mistakenly transported to the North Pole. Buddy returns to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Join us for this endearingly goofy show! Arrive when the doors first open to learn about the history behind this amazing theatre! Please Note: There are no elevators in this facility. Tickets: $50/person or $40/person in groups 15+. All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Oakland Raiders

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Kick off your winter break with the Oakland Raiders’ Girl Scout Day fundraiser. Enjoy a pre-game potluck, photo-op, and family friendly games. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee your spot. Please Note: All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Scare School Backstage at Halloween Haunt

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Scouting has never been more terrifying, or more fun, thanks to Scare School at California’s Great America where older Girl Scouts will learn the art of producing the Bay Area’s premier Halloween event. Experience the most gruesome makeup class ever, find your inner ghosts and zombies during character classes, and learn the behind the scenes details of the haunted maze construction. Please Note: Recommended for ages 14 and older. Includes park admission. All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Scout Trick-or-Treat at California’s Great America

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Trick-or-Treating with Snoopy and the entire Peanuts Gang is just the beginning of the Halloween Scout fun at California’s Great America. Join in the mummy wrapping fun, participate in pumpkin walks, play Halloween Bingo, and get creative at the craft table. Please Note: Recommended for younger girls and families. Includes park admission. All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: The Nutcracker

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San Jose Dance Theatre presents its 49th Annual Production of The Nutcracker and the 11th Annual Girl Scout Workshop. Join us backstage and learn about the theatre, props, special effects, and costumes. There will be a special presentation on the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Scouts will receive a special activity patch! Please Note: All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Walking With Dinosaurs

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Dinosaurs once again roam the earth when the spectacular production, Walking With Dinosaurs-The Arena Spectacular, returns to the SAP Center at San Jose for a limited time. Don’t miss the show, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, that critics have called “awesome” and “breathtaking!” Please Note: Participation patch available for $0.50 and mailed to you from event center. All GS Days are fundraisers

GS Day: Waterworld

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Calling all Girl Scouts! Rally up your troop and take part in Waterworld California’s annual Girl Scout Summer Splash! Enjoy this special weekend and all the thrills Waterworld California has to offer, plus exciting games and activities. For more information, check out WaterworldCalifornia.com Please Note: Ticket price includes all day admission and lunch. All GS Days are fundraisers.

HERstory

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Everyone has a story to tell and we want to hear yours! Come spend your day jumping into the It’s Your Story —Tell It Journey series. Explore the first sessions of the Journey and how badges connect to each step, while exploring new ways to express yourself! In addition to activities, older girls will have sessions on planning Silver or Gold Award projects. Adults – this is for you too! Learn more about Journeys, then break out to small groups to explore mentoring girls at your level. Please Note: Journey books not included.

Juniors can earn the Power of One Award in this girl powered workshop hosted by the sisters of Kappa Delta Sorority. Discover and share the powerful story of a woman or girl around the world who mobilized others and made a difference! Take on an obstacle course and challenge yourself to overcome the hurdles in your path. Use your “power log” to discover all the ways your strengths help create change in the world and find out what the Girl Scout Law and true “heroines” share.

International Girls’ Day!

Journey Extravaganza: It’s Your Story!

Travel through new experiences as you discover that you can do ANYTHING! The festivities will include stations where girls can venture into It’s Your World—Change It! while discovering what college is like. Come celebrate and enjoy cool crafts, tasty snacks, and lots of fun with the sisters of Kappa Delta Sorority for their fifth annual International Girls’ Day bonanza!

This Season, Girl Scouts Enjoy Special Savings on Tickets to San Francisco Ballet!

Program 3 Quadruple Bill

Sat, Mar 7, 2pm Sat, Mar 7, 8pm

Don Quixote Fri, Mar 20, 8pm Sat, Mar 21, 2pm

Fri, Dec 12, 7pm Tue, Dec 16, 7pm

ABOVE CLOCKWISE: (ALL PHOTOS © ERIK TOMASSON) SAN FRANCISCO BALLET IN TOMASSON’S NUTCRACKER; SARAH VAN PATTEN AND ANTHONY SPAULDING IN VAN MANEN’S VARIATIONS FOR TWO COUPLES; VANESSA ZAHORIAN IN TOMASSON/POSSOKHOV’S DON QUIXOTE; SAN FRANCISCO BALLET IN TOMASSON’S ROMEO & JULIET

Romeo & Juliet Fri, May 1, 8pm Sat, May 2, 2pm

LEARN MORE AT sfballet.org/girlscouts Nutcracker Lead Sponsors The Herbert Family, The Swanson Foundation; and Nutcracker Sponsors Yurie and Carl Pascarella, Kathleen Scutchfield, and The Smelick Family. The 2015 Repertory Season is made possible in part by New Productions Fund Lead Sponsors Mrs. Jeannik Méquet Littlefield, and Mr. and Mrs. John S. Osterweis; Major Sponsors Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation, and Larry and Joyce Stupski; and Sponsors Richard C. Barker, Christine H. Russell Fund of the Columbia Foundation, Suzy Kellems Dominik, Stephanie Barlage Ejabat, Gaia Fund, The William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Cecilia and Jim Herbert, Alison and Michael Mauzé, and Diane B. Wilsey.

Justice Journey Weekend

Do you yearn for fairness, understanding, and compassion for earth and its inhabitants? Come explore what environmental Justice means to you and what you can do to create justice in the world around you. Some pre and post work is required to complete the Sage award. Attending adults participate in concurrent programming on mentoring Ambassador Girl Scouts. Please Note: Participants must attend the entire weekend; leaving early or arriving late disrupts the program.

Make, Build, Play!

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Daisies, Brownies, and their leaders are invited to make, build, and play! Make a harmonica, build a rocket, and connect to science by using fun, simple materials. Play is the best part of the day, experimenting with all the cool things you’ve made! This program is in collaboration with the Junior League of San Jose and Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT). Please Note: The actual science activities may vary.

Mall Madness

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Everything girls love to do in one night! There will be oodles of activities - food at midnight, movies in two locations, scavenger hunt with prizes, and crafts. Don’t miss the live DJ Dance Club and troop runway walk. Snooze in front of your favorite store, then wake up to smiling faces and a yummy breakfast! Earn part of your Financial Literacy Badge or Leaf.

Mystery Ship Overnight Aboard the USS Hornet

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Spend an evening surrounded by vintage and modern aircrafts. Experience life aboard a floating city; while exploring the decks, learn what keeps the ship afloat. Work towards an It’s Your Planet badge: Detectives, Special Agents, and Truth Seekers are highly encouraged to join. Brothers are welcome to tagalong in this family friendly evening but must be accompanied by a male adult. Join in optional evening ghost stories. Receive all day admission for Sunday and a voucher for a future visit. Please Note: This event is open to the public, including other youth groups such as Boy Scouts.

Older Girl First Aid and CPR

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Discover the lifesaving skills of CPR for infants, children, and adults. Learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and first aid techniques in a fun, lowstress, hands-on environment. Please Note: Led by All About Scuba staff, certifications issued through American Heart Association.

Open House

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Come discover exciting opportunities and resources available in Girl Scouts to “Make a Difference.” Whether you are an adult working with girls, or a girl wanting to make the world a better place, you will be amazed by the many options available. Explore activity booths, engage with council staff and volunteers, and take advantage of special discounts in our Girl Scout store. Stop by anytime; it’s free and no preregistration is required!

Program Aide Training

If you are interested in working directly with younger Girl Scouts, you will want to become a Girl Scout Program Aide (PA). Being a PA gives you an opportunity to share your expertise and knowledge of Girl Scouting with others. Adults are not required to stay for this training. Please Note: You must complete LiA prerequisites prior to training. Adults not required to stay.

Red Carpet Event

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Calling all VIP Girl Scout celebrities! Ride in a limo to a local theatre where paparazzi and fans are waiting to see your film on the big screen! Walk the red carpet in style and enjoy theatre snacks with your friends and family. For the grand finale, accept your award in front of all your adoring fans! The 2015 theme is, “Dreams of Achievement: Reach for the Stars!” Please Note: Video submissions are due by Feb. 20, 2015. Please see “Red Carpet Rules & Regulations” online for more information.

Schulz Museum: Comic Artist

Earn your Comic Artist badge in this special, hands-on workshop just for Girl Scout Cadettes. Work with a professional cartoonist to develop stories and characters and create your own four-panel comic strip from beginning to end. Cadettes will receive their Comic Artist badge upon workshop completion. Ice skating for $5 per person is available from 1 - 4:30 p.m. Special lunch meal deals are available too!

Serving Girl Scouts of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 16 years Teach your daughter about body changes and the realities of being female in a retreat-style environment with other girls and women. This workshop explores the normal changes that occur in girls as they grow into women, teaches girls how to deal with periods, breasts, and changing emotions, and it connects girls and adult women together in a powerful and positive way. A warm and comfortable environment, this experience sets the stage for future conversations and positive growth as your daughter transitions to adulthood. “My daughter and I attended one of Amy’s workshops and it was an incredible experience for both of us. Amy has a wonderful way of guiding relaxed communication with difficult and uncomfortable issues.” –Heidi Morse

“Amy is able to take what can be an awkward subject and make both adults and young people feel at ease. Her workshops are positive, contentrich, and her messages carry over beyond the workshop to ongoing conversations. I have hired Amy to speak to my groups over and over again; I trust her and so can you.” –Mary Machi, youth leader

Schulz Museum: Peanuts - Artist

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Art abounds at the Schulz Museum with hands-on activities focused on the Girl Scout Artist badges. Brownies will paint with sticks and twigs and use color in new ways. Juniors will experiment with different materials, techniques, and perspectives. Cadettes will work on their comic artist badge and Daisies will be Inspired by Animals for their very own Journey. Meet live artists and cartoonists, ice skate at Snoopy’s Home Ice, and receive a Schulz Museum Fun Patch as well. Please Note: All participants must check in between 10 - 11 a.m.

Sleepover at Coddingtown Mall

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Sleep in front of your favorite store! Get in a little shopping before the mall shuts down and then it’s all ours. We will have activities all night including movies, games, crafts, dancing, and late night snacks. There is a designated quiet area for those that want to sleep. Breakfast will be provided in the morning.

Sow What? Journey Weekend

Where does our food come from and how is a meal happy? What are the challenges for local farmers? Discover answers and more in this weekend long event. Pre and post work is required to complete the Harvest Award. Attending adults participate in concurrent programming on mentoring Senior Girl Scouts. Please Note: Participants must attend the entire weekend; leaving early or arriving late disrupts the program.

Sundial Bridging for Daisies and Brownies

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Girl Scout bridging traditions are celebrated as Daisies and Brownies move to the next level by ceremoniously crossing this unique bridge. The Sundial Bridge is an actual time telling sundial with beautiful aqua green opaque glass deck and stripes of inlaid granite. Cross over the Sacramento River to a Girl Scout party just for you! Activities, crafts, snacks, and patch included.

Synchronized Aqua Adventures

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Put your team work skills to the test and spend an afternoon experiencing synchronized swimming with the Walnut Creek Aquanuts! You will get to learn a short routine on land and water, essential synchro skills, and design a competition swim suit. You will also get to see a performance of some of the team’s own swimmers.

Waterworks Day Event

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Waterworks Overnight

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Drop off a 4 story cliff or spin around a giant 40 foot bowl then get shot into a rushing waterfall or relax and enjoy floating around a lazy lagoon. Kiddies will enjoy sliding down a mole hole and popping out into a cool, shallow pool. Saturday night, after the slides close, party down with our DJ. Sleep under the glittering stars. Breakfast and lunch included. Daisies are encouraged to signup for Sunday only.

Please Note: Participants must be comfortable swimming in deep water.

Winterfest

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A magical winter wonderland event for Girl Scouts of all ages, friends, and family. Just in time for the holiday season, shop for everybody on your list! Find handmade crafts, games, and shop at booths run by older girl troops. Everyone is welcome! Please Note: Troops planning to run booths must register separately and be accepted. Parking and food is not included in registration (prices are set by Santa Clara County Fairgrounds).

Winterfest Activity Booth ONLY

j Junior troops can host a free activity booth to entertain participants. Activities should be unique, fun, and appropriate for all ages. Registration is required at no cost to the troop for an Activity Booth ONLY; the activity plans MUST be approved through the online registration system. Please Note: See complete rules and regulations for the sales and activities booths at the event on our website.

Winterfest Sales Booth

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Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops can run sales booths at the event to sell hand-made items and earn money for troop activities. These troops must also run a free activity booth to entertain participants. Each troop must register its booth and have their plans approved through the online registration system. This is a great way to earn money, leadership or service hours, and have fun! Please Note: See complete rules and regulations for the sales and activities booths at the event on our website.

YOUniversity

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This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just any ordinary college campus tour; this is your opportunity to see San Jose State University through the eyes of the Kappa Delta Sorority Sisters, learn about college life and campus Girl Scouts, participate in admissions and financial aide workshops, and visit the facilities that are most important to you and your interests!

Bothin Bridging Bash for Brownies

Congratulations Brownies! Bridge in style at an overnight adventure at Camp Bothin. This celebration is just for you! There will be tons of fun daytime and nighttime activities and adventures to help you take steps toward earning your first Junior badge. You’ll start the day by welcoming Daisies across the bridge, and in the evening we’ll have a fun campfire with songs and skits. In the morning you’ll bridge to Juniors! Please Note: Maximum of one adult per girl participant.

Bothin Bridging Bash for Daisies

Congratulations Daisies! Bridge in style at an overnight adventure at Camp Bothin. This celebration is just for you! There will be tons of activities and adventures to help you take steps toward earning your first Brownie badge. A fun evening campfire with songs and skits will be included. Brownies will be there to welcome you over the bridge in the morning. Please Note: Maximum of one adult per girl participant.

Camp Bothin Adventure Weekend

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Join us for a girl’s weekend of adventure and fun especially for older girls! Participate in ropes course, archery, and outdoor cooking and skills. We will host a campfire for Junior Girl Scouts on Saturday night. Sleep in open air cabins and platform tents amongst the trees. Please Note: Adults are not required to register with their troop for this event.

Camp Work Party

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Have fun, earn a unique patch, and make a difference at our camps! Based on seasonal needs, projects may include trail improvements, painting, or general maintenance. No experience needed, hands-on instruction provided as needed. Everyone is welcome: all skill levels, ages, families, troops, and adults. If you have a specific skill (i.e.. electric, carpentry), please email us at camppropertyvolunteer@ girlscoutsnorcal.org. Inquire about free camping. Your contributions are visible and valued! Please Note: Adult supervision is needed. Minimum adult to girl ratio is 1:5.

Campfire Fun!

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Put your skills as an older Girl Scout to work this weekend. Make the Daisy and Brownie bridging experience a special one by planning and putting on a campfire for them on Friday and Saturday evenings. This is your chance to take the lead and influence younger Girl Scouts in a positive way. During the day you will create journals, relax, work a 2-hour shift with a younger girl activity, plan the campfires, and hang out with your fellow campers.

Canoes in Sloughs

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The Marine Science Institute hosts Canoes in Sloughs: fun, inspiring adventures on the calm waters of San Francisco Bay. Practice basic canoe skills exploring local ecosystems and threats to the Bay. Discover rich marshlands while learning the history of Redwood Creek and its salt marshes.

Daisy Twilight Adventure

Daisy Girl Scouts will learn about camping and outdoor cooking in this evening program. Girls will set up tents, cook their meals, and enjoy a campfire with songs, skits, and s’mores. This is a great program to ready your girls for their next steps in outdoor adventure. Please Note: This is not an overnight experience.

Family GO Festival!

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Calling all Girl Scout families and friends, let’s GET OUTDOORS! Join us for a funfilled festival all about outdoor activities and adventures you can do with your family around the Bay Area. Visit booths filled with community partners and vendors who will share great resources for your next outdoor adventure. Enjoy outdoor skills activities including archery, nature hikes, games, and more. Music, food trucks, and a chance to try the zip line will round out your family festival fun. Let’s GO! Please Note: Archery and high ropes is 4thgrade or above. Pre-registration and fee is required for zip line.

High Ropes Course Adventure Day

Participants will be lead through a group development and teambuilding experience that will build courage, confidence, and character. Groups will participate in elements that challenge both individual and team skills.

Navigate the Night Hike

Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores & More!

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Get ready for an evening of adventure and fun under the stars! Join NatureBridge in the Marin Headlands to bring out the hiker in you. Investigate the wonders of the night sky, refine your observation skills, tune in your senses, and look out for nocturnal animals. On the trail, learn about mysterious lifestyles and adaptations. Get silly at the campfire with songs, skits, and sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores.

Hey girls, want to learn some awesome outdoor skills? Then join us for a day of outdoor fun to learn camp craft skills like knots, lashing, fire building, orienteering, outdoor safety, and more. Troop leaders, learn some easy tips to continue outdoor experiences with your girls throughout the year.

Spring Encampment

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Planned and implemented by Camp Aides, girls will participate in fun, engaging outdoor activities and group campfires. Adults will have a learning opportunity presented by Volunteer Resources and will be asked to help with Kapers. Please see Series section of Program and Event Guide for Camp Aide information. Brownies will be housed indoors, Juniors and above will be housed indoors or in platform tents. All meals included except for Friday dinner. Please Note: Participants must attend the entire weekend; leaving early or arriving late disrupts the program.

Tidewater Canoe Explorations

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East Bay Regional Park District hosts Tidewater Canoe Explorations: fun, inspiring adventures on the calm waters of San Francisco Bay. Practice basic canoe skills while learning about local ecosystems and threats to the Bay. Explore rich marshlands while learning the history of the MLK, Jr. Regional Shoreline. This is a great trip for the Adventurer and Water badges.

Encounter wildlife, tide pools, native plants, and star-filled skies with an Outdoor Hostel Adventure in a State or National Park! FOR TODAY’S GIRL SCOUT Outdoor Hostel Adventures foster a sense of environmental stewardship while also building communication and leadership skills. Based at hostels in the Marin Headlands, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Point Montara, these unique programs allow for hands-on exploration of diverse coastal habitats, as well as cooperative and interactive games and activities. Marin Headlands Friday January 2, 2015 Friday February 20, 2015

Point Montara Friday November 14th, 2014 Saturday January 24, 2015 Saturday February 7, 2015

Point Reyes National Seashore Saturday November 15, 2014 Friday December 12, 2014

PROGRAMS There are both full-day and day-and-night programs available. Prices range from $20-24 per scout, and overnight hostel stays are available at additional cost. FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information or to make reservations call, (415) 940-7100 or visit www.hosteladventures.org

FREE

Daisies, Brownies & Jr. Girl Scout

Programs offered for Special Girl Scout Days (Open to all ages)  February 22nd: World Thinking Day  March 12th: Girl Scouts Birthday and Girl Scouts Week

Journeys and Service Hours Looking for a day trip to a local nature area? Come visit the wetlands of the south bay and experience the natural world first hand. Get Moving and WOW journeys available.

 April 22nd: Volunteer Day Call to make a reservation

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay

and customize your visit:

Julie: (408) 262 –5513 ext.104

National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso

Studies show that girls who participate in outdoor activities in Girl Scouts on a monthly basis are stronger challenge seekers and problem solvers. More Than Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mores: Successes and Surprises in Girl Scoutsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Outdoor Experiences. Girl Scout Research Institute, 2014.

Animal/Human Hybrids Wearable Art

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Eco-Climate Creatures

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Learn about the animals, plants, and other organisms that live in your local ecosystem. Then, create imaginary 3D animals which will explore how an animal might adapt to climate change. Give new life to old toys, CDs, fabric, buttons, and other discarded objects as you make futuristic creatures that could inhabit a new world.

Flower Power!

Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Reflect on who you are and who you want to be in the future. Select distinct traits from the animal world to accentuate a desired characteristic. Your ideas will take the form of wearable art that incorporate drawing, collage, sculpture, and photography in a human/animal adaptation.

Earn your Flower Badge at the Hayward Shoreline! Hike the trail to find some wildflowers, do a flower dissection under a microscope, and discover the many ways flowers are part of our lives, from bouquets to medicine to food.

Brainy Birds! at Walden West

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j The Abby Sobrato Science and Sustainability Center is excited to host a program all about Birds! Girls will learn about the industrious and expert nest builders whose beaks and tongues are perfectly adapted to take advantage of their favorite food and some of the local habitats where they live. Girls will create their own bird nests, dissect albatross boluses, and learn how to protect the environment these cool creatures live in. This is a great way to help you earn the Animal Habitats badge. Please Note: Includes an exclusive Walden West patch.

Come Clean a Creek

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Spend your morning helping out the watershed! We will work with KIDS for the BAY to improve an important creek habitat. In addition to various restoration projects, go on a nature hike to check out birds and identify native plants that help keep the creek healthy and beautiful.

Girls and the Ocean

Handmade Recycled Holiday Art Cards

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Create your own handmade recycled art cards to give to friends and family this holiday season. Learn how to use collage and other craft techniques to turn discarded greeting cards into unique pieces of art! These cards will make great gifts for everyone on your list!

Harvest Festival

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Harvest the fun you’ve sown as a Girl Scout in NorCal! Play traditional harvest games, see what’s ready for pickin’, explore new adventures, and plant the seeds for new Girl Scouts to discover the fun. There will be a Ropes Course Sampler for girls in 4th-grade and above ONLY, at an additional cost of $10 per girl. Ropes Course Sessions are limited and must be pre-registered.

“In the Flyway” ird and Nature Walks B lands of southern San Franci s co e the wet r o l p Ex pert birders and feld trip leaders! Bay x e h t i w Schedule your exploration: Field trips available: 408-252-3740; programs@scvas.org Wednesday afternoons and (or go to www.scvas.org and click on Saturday mornings “Education”) (by appointment) Dates fill quickly, so don’t wait! 26

Help & Hike at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

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After a Christmas tree farm closes, what happens to the land? The Skyline Ridge Tree Farm Restoration Project has restored 13 acres of a former Christmas tree farm within the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. Join Midpeninsula Regional Open Space experts in restoring native plants, hike the Skyline Ridge Trail with incredible views of the coast, and finish with a visit to the Nature Center.

In the Bay Sleepover

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In the Mud Shoreside

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What lives at the bottom of the Bay? Find out at the Marine Science Institute! Working on shore, explore the muddy bottom and search for snails, clams, mussels, and more! Learn how these animals find food and escape predators in this dark, squishy place. You will also observe other animals (sharks!) that are at home in the mud.

In the Mud Tidepool

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Discover the many wonders of the wet and rocky terrains known as tide pools. Take a closer look and identify an amazing array of tide pool creatures to learn how their lives interact within the ocean’s ecology.

It’s Better With Bugs! at Walden West

The Abby Sobrato Science and Sustainability Center is excited to host a fun program where girls get to be science detectives and experience a variety of habitats, including chaparral, riparian, and redwood forests. They will observe the behavior of various insects in a micro-environment, learn how ladybugs are beneficial to the environment, explore inside and out, and use scientific equipment as they learn and discover. This is a great way to help you earn the Brownie Bugs badge! Please Note: Includes an exclusive Walden West patch.

Monarch Butterfly Walk

j Flying thousands of miles at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour and a mile high in the sky, monarch butterflies return annually to the same trees at the San Leandro Marina to hunker down for the winter. Learn about the mysterious migrations of the monarch butterfly from a butterfly expert at this amazing location.

Moon Watch

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Navigate the Night Hike

Oceans Aglow

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Join NatureBridge for a night hike adventure to Rodeo Beach. We’ll learn about and be in search of bioluminescent plankton twinkling in the sand. Bring your family and friends and share this unique outdoor experience together!

Overnight Zoo Safari

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Get jungle fever over this exciting adventure at the Sacramento Zoo! Play animal scrabble, meet the hungry hyenas, and find out what goes bump in the night at the campfire extravaganza! The excitement continues with a morning animal feeding, including breakfast for you! Then explore the zoo on your own for the remainder of the day. Please Note: Includes entrance for Saturday, overnight program, campfire snacks, and continental breakfast.

Restoration Day with Save the Bay

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Help the Bay find its roots! Spend a morning getting your hands dirty planting native plants or removing invasive species at a wetland site normally off-limits to the public. Learn about local watersheds, ecosystems, and threats to the Bay, while helping restore habitat. Through hands-on learning, this program will open your eyes to a whole new world on the Bay and the plants and animals that live in it.

Salmon Creek Walk

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This is the season Coho salmon and Steelhead trout are spawning and it is something to see! Take a walk in the mist with a naturalist, with luck, you will get a chance to see salmon leaping through the stream. Hosted by the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, this is great for all the It’s Your Planet—Love It Journeys.

Salmon Habitat Restoration

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Restore and preserve salmon habitat by repairing banks, removing invasive species, and planting trees. Get up close and personal with the sturdy young oak and the protective dogwood. Your work will help the salmon through the winter. Hosted by the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network.

Schulz Museum: Through the Looking Glass

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Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland with the Peanuts Gang and explore the magical world of flower friends, bugs, and trees. Build a bug house, meet live bugs, make a treat to eat, create crafts using flowers and trees, plus much more. Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes will work toward their Naturalist badge requirements and Daisies will get started on the Daisy Flower Garden Journey. Ice skate at Snoopyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Ice and receive a Schulz Museum fun patch.

Sharks in the Dark Sleepover

j Celebrate Earth Day with a sleepover at the Hayward Shoreline. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hike to see the day shift into evening, make a craft to take home, play nocturnal games, and wind down with a warm drink to sleep next to the leopard sharks inside the Interpretive Center.

Please Note: All participants must check in between 10 - 11 a.m.

Six-legged Wonderfulness

The Secret Lives of Animals

Bugs are cool, so put your naturalist cap on. Let’s go observe these interesting creatures on a hike through the marsh. Magnify them under the microscope and create an insect to help remember their uniqueness. Bug Badge provided.

Terrific Trees! at Walden West

The Abby Sobrato Science and Sustainability Center is excited to announce a program all about trees! Girls will participate in a “tree treasure hunt,” work with wood by hammering and sanding to connect wood types with common household and school products, and participate in the cycle of growing a new plant to help the Earth. Come to Walden West and let them help you earn your Clover and Rose Petals . Please Note: Includes an exclusive Walden West patch.

Animals and their habitats are all around us - sometimes we just need to know where to look! Discover the world of wildlife at the Hayward Shoreline, and learn about the habitats in your own backyard.

Trees of Mystery

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Celebrate Earth Day at the spectacular Trees of Mystery in Klamath, CA! Activities will include the Trees of Mystery Trail Exploration scavenger hunt, a gondola ride through the redwood tree canopy, and completion of the Trees of Mystery patch program. Tour the Native American Museum and celebrate Earth Day with activities provided by the Soroptimists of Humboldt County.

Tremendous Trekkers

Join us at the shoreline, where we’ll trek along the Bay Trail, encountering plants and animals as we go. Before we depart on our hike we’ll make sure we have the proper gear and snacks to keep our energy levels pumped during our 3-hour exploration. Hiking badge provided.

When I Grow Up… A Career Exploration

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What do you want to be when you grow up? Interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and environmental careers? Come participate in handson activities led by professional women representing the 21st century workforce to deepen your interests and achieve your goals. Discover the challenges faced by women in male dominated fields and what they have done to overcome the stereotypes they encountered. There will be special workshops for girls in grades 6-12.

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Get ready for the wildest sleepover ever!

Girl Scouts Exclusive Events April 10 & April 24

For additional dates and to get tickets, visit: www.calacademy.org /sleepovers

Design Time at Santa Clara University

Put on your creative thinking cap as you design a unique toy prototype, craft a pencil bag special ordered from your customer, and create a unique bubble wand and packaging. You will even design and test cookie packaging to help your Thin Mints even the harshest of inclement Air Cadettes and Junior Pilots withstand Introduce a Girl weather. Experience the Engineering Design at Hiller Aviation Museum to Engineering Process as you brainstorm, design, test, and redesign products. Explore careers that play a major role in the creation of products in the To celebrate national Engineers’ week, Launch an adventure in aviation! Participate market today. in realistic flight simulation, explore the Keysight Technologies (formally Agilent) world of flight, tour the Museum’s extensive Please Note: This is a drop off event. Adults in Santa Rosa will host this opportunity to learn what engineering is all about, aircraft collection, build and fly a model are not required to attend. aircraft, discover the role of women in participate in fun hands-on activities, and the history of aviation while doing unique win prizes. Girls work with a team on a fun High-TechExploration and challenging engineering project and talk activities, and so much more! For program at AT&T to working engineers about their projects level specifics, Journey connections, and more details visit the Hiller Aviation website. and experiences.

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Please Note: Includes a special Hiller Aviation Museum fun patch.

Amusement Innovator at the Tech Museum

j Join the Tech Museum to design your own entertainment company and complete some of this Junior badge. You’ll animate your own artwork, build prototypes of your favorite roller coasters, and customize your very own 3-D glasses! Please Note: Three of the five steps are completed at this program. Girls must complete ALL five steps to earn the badge.

Brownie Flyers at Hiller Aviation Museum

Launch an adventure in aviation! Explore the world of flight, tour the Museum’s extensive aircraft collection, build and fly a model aircraft, discover the role of women in the history of aviation while doing unique activities, and so much more! For program level specifics, Journey connections, and for more details visit the Hiller Aviation website. Please Note: Includes a special Hiller Aviation Museum fun patch.

AT&T’s OASIS group presents an exclusive hands-on workshop to guide you through the basics of mobile app development. No programming background necessary! By the end of the session, you will be able to make your own Android Mobile App. Please Note: Participants need to bring a laptop and charger. Home Scientist at the Tech Museum Explore the Tech Museum for a day of electrifying fun and complete some of this Brownie badge. See hair-raising static electricity, make something fizzle to inflate a balloon, and make your own silly putty! Please Note: Three of the five steps are completed at this program. Girls must complete ALL five steps to earn the badge.

LEGO Robotics

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Join us to explore LEGO Robotics. Watch demonstrations of robots’ abilities from a current team, then program your own LEGO robot using simple computer directions. Come join the fun and explore the world of robotics! It’s easy and fun!

Microsoft’s Computer Expert Workshop

Play in the Microsoft stores to learn more about computers! Professionals will lead you in digital painting, internet surfing, computer games, and even emailing the President of the United States! This is a great side trip to your Brownie Quest Journey! You’ll also complete all parts of the Computer Expert Badge. Please Note: Badge is not included.

Special Agent at the Tech Museum

Please Note: Three of the five steps are completed at this program. Girls must complete ALL five steps to earn the badge.

Please Note: This is a drop off event. Adults are not required to attend.

Learn how to use a digital camera to create great shots, then transform your photos to a collage, and build an interactive world with Photosynth. This is great information and inspiration for your Agent of Change and aMuse Take Action Projects! You’ll also complete all parts of the Digital Photographer Badge.

Do you have what it takes to be a Tech Detective? Come find out and complete some of this Junior badge. Sharpen your observation skills and learn to obtain and analyze fingerprints. Discover all about DNA: what it is, what it does, how it helps solve crimes, and even extract actual DNA!

j Junior girls will spend an electrifying day with UC Berkeley students as they play games to learn about simple circuits, create their own wired game board similar to the game “Operation,” and make a tilt lantern that glows.

Come spend a thrilling day with SJSU engineering students learning all about simple machines, create your own carnival bean bag toss game, and race your newly built roller coaster car! The ThrillBuilders fun participation patch included.

Tech Detective at the Tech Museum

Operation Electricity at U.C.Berkeley

Put on the many hats of a Special Agent and complete some of this Cadette Badge! Start by exploring, analyzing, and comparing fingerprints, sketching a “suspect” as described by a “key witness,” and identify an ink stain found at a “crime scene!”

Microsoft’s Digital Photographer Workshop

Please Note: Badge is not included.

ThrillBuilders at San Jose State University

Please Note: Three of the five steps are completed at this program. Girls must complete ALL five steps to earn the badge.

When I Grow Up… A Career Exploration

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Thrill seekers are invited to experience the laws of physics in motion and how math and science apply to amusement park excitement. Team up with engineering students in workshops held throughout the day to launch your own crazy carnival Please Note: This is a drop off event. Adults of moving parts; or learn on the go as you are not required to attend. experience the Gold Striker Force, Math Scavenger Hunt, and Graph Matching worksheets. Then return to the workshop area to receive your participation patch. Please Note: Workshop space may be limited; arrive early for each session of the three sessions to reserve your seat. Girls who have an interest in science, technology, engineering math have higher confidence in their schoolwork, set and higher goals and dream to do more. What Girls Say About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Scout Research Institute, 2012. 33 Girl

HAYWARD SHORELINE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

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Earn your BUG BADGE at Six-legged Wonderfulness on Oct. 18 Earn your HIKING BADGE at Tremendous Trekkers on Nov. 9

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How to Sell Cookies Everyone knows how tasty Girl Scout cookies are, but a lot of people don’t know what we learn by selling them. We’re talking about things like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics—stuff we need to know to be successful. This year, we made a super-simple guide to help you get the most of your cookie-selling experience.

10 Steps to Cookie-Selling Success Say hello.

Talk about money.

Just say "hi." It gets everything off on the right foot.

Money is a big responsibility. Even if you get help from a volunteer, you have to make sure you have a role in handling it and managing it. And you need your customers to know how you plan to use the money you earn. So make sure they know.

Make eye contact. It can be kind of weird looking people you don’t know in the eye and talking to them. But it’s a big part of building trust and respect for others. It says, “Hey, we’re serious about what we’re doing!”

Ask if she’s a Girl Scout. You’ll be surprised at how many Girl Scouts are out there. Over 59 million women have been part of Girl Scouts. Ask what it was like for them.

Share your goal. You and your team have set goals and made decisions about what you’ll do with the money you earn. Maybe you’re going to a place you haven’t been or supporting a cause you care about. Whatever it is, let people know. They’ll be impressed.

Show off your inventory. Everyone has a favorite cookie, but there are a lot of different ones. So be prepared to tell them about all the cookies in your inventory.

Point out our new package design! The cookie boxes have a new look, telling the story of what Girl Scouts do. Show your customers the new boxes and ask what they think.

2015 Cookie Program Feb. 5-March 8 | Troop resources at: GirlScoutsNorCal.org/cookietroops

Share why you’re a Girl Scout. Everyone joins Girl Scouts for a different reason. Whether it's to make friends or accomplish big things— or both—let people know.

Find out how you did. Your cookie business is hard work. Always welcome tips on how to be better at it. And if they don't tell you, find out! After the sale, ask the customer how the sale went and what you could’ve done to make it better.

Say thanks. Saying "thank you" is easy. And it means a lot to the people buying cookies.

Good luck!

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Take your cookie sale to the next level! Choose fun, hands-on workshops in marketing, public speaking, goal setting, using technology effectively, or other topics that interest you in this conference style event. Learn from experts, walk away with tools you can use for your cookie sale, and improve your lifelong business skills. Workshops will be separated by level and adults will participate in their own workshops on supporting girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goal setting, confidence, and perseverance.

Lead the Way Leadership Conference

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Take charge of your future through this unique, weekend-long, professional conference. Harness your power to make change in the community while developing your leadership and business skills. Enhance your interviewing technique, your ability to lead others, and confidently make decisions. Learn how to communicate effectively to get what you want. On breaks and in evenings, have fun swimming, playing, watching movies, competing, or just hanging out with your friends. Please Note: Register before Oct. 15, 2014: $210; Register after Nov. 30, 2014: $250.

Product Sales

Trying to finance troop activities?

2014 Fall Sale

TROOP PROCEEDS AVERAGE $1 - $2 PER ITEM!

New for 2014: Online Nut/Candy Sales! Troop training in September - check with your service unit Troop resources at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/gonuts

Explore. Learn. Grow.

Hike, Camp or Volunteer! Help create a healthier place for people, plants, and animals. Make a difference today. Contact us for your next Girl Scout adventure at volunteer@openspace.org or 650-691-1200.

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Inspiring the Innovator in Everyone

Go Tech at The Tech Museum of Innovation! Please join us at The Tech Museum for special programs exclusive to Girl Scouts! Skill building badge programs for Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes. For a full schedule and details on each program, visit http://www. thetech.org/partnership-programstech/girl-scouts

Girl Scout Family Days: Visiting The Tech with your troop? Bring the whole family along! Troops who bring their family members get special museum and educational IMAX movie pricing any day of the week.

Programs fill up fast! Please call us today to make your reservations 1-408-294-8324

Become the global leader of tomorrow by exploring the world with Girl Scouts today! Please see event details at the back of this guide or GirlScoutsNorCal.org /Activities. For more information on the benefits of travel opportunities go to GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Travel

Travel Pathway

Want to explore the world? Do you dream of experiencing new cultures? What’s stopping you? Pack your bags and have the time of your life traveling with Girl Scouts! In Girl Scouting, travel is about fun, exploration, and progressive experiences that allow girls to learn to appreciate other cultures, new places, and the outdoors. Girls can plan, earn money, prepare, and participate in regional, national, and international trips. You can travel the world with your troop or as an individual Girl Scout by participating in council trips or destinations. Whether you are a Brownie going on an overnight, a Junior participating in a trip to the capital, or a teen heading off to another country, Girl Scouts are constantly expanding their horizons through travel.

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How to Fund Travel Opportunities When planning money-earning activities to earn the money needed for your travel budget, be sure to include what girls can earn through council sponsored product sales! The Girl Scout product program is the nation’s leading business and financial literacy program for girls, and can make the difference with financing a troop’s travel dreams. Visit our web site for additional tips on how to finance travel opportunities.

Cadettes Visit

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destinations Are you ready to escape? Perhaps you can see yourself catching waves in Puerto Rico, heading to the beach in San Diego, or exploring outer space (at Space Camp, but you get the idea). Girl Scout destinations are individual girl travel opportunities that allow a girl to expand her personal experience beyond her everyday scope. Girl Scout destinations fall into five categories: international, outdoors, science, people, and getaways. Facilitated by GSUSA and hosted by individual Girl Scout councils and contracted organizations. Visit our website, GirlSscoutsNorCal.org/Girls/Travel-Pathway, to see the 2014-15 adventures. Read stories from girls in our council who have participated in destinations and find out information on the application process which closes on Oct. 31, 2014 for priority applications, and Jan. 31, 2015 for second round submissions. High-Adventure

June 23 - 27, 2016 with GSNorCal

Birthplace of the Girl Scouts http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/girls/travel-pathway/council-sponsored-trips

High-Adventure activities are some of the most exciting opportunities and can be enjoyed on any outing. Check out the list of high-adventure activities for Girl Scouts to see how expeditions can be added to your outdoor travel dreams. Swimming, rock climbing, caving, challenge courses, and more are just a few of the fun adventures your troop can experience. Please check the web site to learn more about these activities and the approval process involved for vendors and trips.

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Have you ever wanted the chance to go somewhere new, do something different, and meet people from around the world? If so, this event is just for you. Come learn all about the destinations being offered in 2015! Hear about fun experiences from girls who have traveled on a destination! You will learn about all the travel opportunities available to you as a GS, get information on how to help fund your travels, and more! It’s time to discover where in the world Girl Scouts will take you next. Please Note: Girls 5th-Grade and up.

Disney Detectives

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Disneyland is only the most awesome place to see science come to life! Join us on our adventure to Disneyland where you will gain a new appreciation of physics, light, and sound in a fun and unforgettable way! Through these hands-on workshops you will discover the science behind the rides. Fee includes two Youth Education Series Experiences, a 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket, air and ground transportation, hotel, and participation patch. Please Note: Registration closes May 5, 2015. A health examination within the previous 24 months is required.

Fashion in Paris 2015

On the Road Again - Big Trees, Hoodoos, and Mittens

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Seniors and Ambassadors will have an opportunity to experience “Paris Fashion,” an 8-day trip that will include visits to the Museum of Fashion, the Mona Bismarck Center, Paris Fashion School, plus the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, a perfume museum, and Montmartre. Please Note: Prices are subject to increase as departure dates get closer.

Hello London, 2015

Cadettes, have you ever dreamed of travel to the land of kings and castles? Join us on this trip designed to give you an amazing first time international experience. While in London we will get to explore the city; visit museums, Buckingham Palace, Pax Lodge; participate in an English tea; and much more.

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From the High Sierras to the Southwest. Adventures on the trip will include whitewater rafting and a tour of the Monument Valley. We will also visit the Grand Canyon, hike The Narrows of Zion National Park, and experience the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. We will travel through four states, visit eight National Parks, and one National Historic Site. Fee includes transportation, meals, entrance fees, accommodations, ID tag, and program fees. Please Note: Two mandatory meetings are May 17 and June 7 in Vacaville. A health examination within the previous 24 months is required.

Please Note: Prices are subject to increase as departure dates get closer.

2016

Adventures in Peru with GSNorCal July 7 - 17, 2016

Open to Seniors and Ambassadors

http://www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org/girls/travel-pathway/council-sponsored-trips

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Being in a troop you canâ&#x20AC;Ś Make new friends Have an adventure Try something new And change the world Make a play house out of 2000 recycled water bottles to promote the 3 Rs. #GirlLed

Collect food for the needy and drop off the donation at your local supermarket. #LearnByDoing

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Varsha Sathappan Vasha is a great example the successes a determined Girl Scout can accomplish. She is a recent graduate from Notre Dame High School, Gold Award recipient, Board Member, and recent ABC7 Top Scholar Award winner. Varsha will be involved in a combined medical program at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston majoring in psychology this fall.

Looking for a New Adventure for Your Troop? Each of our council offices is proud to offer â&#x20AC;&#x153;programs-in-a-boxâ&#x20AC;? for a low per-girl fee. Each of these boxes comes with lesson plans for a series of 90-minute sessions and all the materials needed for each girl on the topics below. Even better, all boxes help you on your leadership Journeys and Girl Scout Leadership Experience! For more information go to GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Program-in-a-box.

GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP AWARDS Teen Mentoring Awards When girls guide or teach others, they act as mentors. An exciting part of a Girl Scout’s development, teen mentoring is a win-win proposition! As teen mentors, Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors gain experience by sharing skills, testing knowledge, and trying out new leadership roles. For the girls being mentored, it means a chance to be with and learn from teens—some of their favorite people! Visit our website for more information at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Pages/Events/Program_aides. The Leadership in Action (LiA) award is for Girl Scout Cadettes who would like to assist Brownies in one of their Journeys. Complete requirements for the LiA award can be found in the Brownie Leadership Journey adult guides or online.

Highest Awards Girl Scouts’ highest awards represent leadership journeys that helps you develop confidence, learn skills in organization, determination, and dedication, and take action to make a difference in the community and in the world. Help the people who need it most. Protect animals that can’t speak for themselves. Treat the environment with the respect it deserves. We know you have great ideas, ones that make a lasting difference. And that you’re more than ready to work hard to put those ideas into motion. Girl Scouting’s highest awards -- the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards -- are your chance to make a lasting difference in your community ... and in the larger world. Visit our website for more information at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Girls/Awards.

The Program Aide (PA) award is for Girl Scout Cadettes who would like to assist in activities or events for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior groups in their area of interest or expertise. Program Aides who bridge to Seniors may continue to assist in activities or events as trained. Information about the PA Award can be found online.

Bronze award is an adventure filled with leadership, developing confidence, and meeting new people, the Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. As you and your team move forward to complete your take action project, you’ll develop leadership skills, uncover your confidence, and discover the kind of fun that happens when you work with other Girl Scouts to make a difference in the community around you.

The Volunteer-in-Training (VIT) award is for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors who would like to mentor a Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, Junior, or Cadette group outside of the camp experience. The VIT goes beyond assisting in activities and events; she creates and implements her own plans taking a group of younger girls through a journey or Take Action project using her own passion and expertise. Information about the VIT Award can be found online.

Silver award when you look around while going to school, practice, or a friend’s house and wonder how you can make a change for the better. Going for the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn – gives you the chance to show that you are a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving your community and the world around you. You and your team can start your Silver Award Take Action project.

The Counselor-In-Training award is for Seniors or Ambassadors interested in mentoring younger girls in a camp setting. As girls earn this award, they build skills that can help them become camp counselors. Counselor-in-Training programs are available through our council run and community camps.

Gold award as part of a movement of ten million girls worldwide, you are in an exceptional position to take action and make the world a better place. By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, you will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference both locally and globally. The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouts and therefore is a commitment you make and complete as an individual.

Girl Scouts who have opportunities to lead, learn in a group and to learn “by doing,” using the Journeys, are more likely to develop the leadership skills they need for the future. What Works in Girl Scouting retention study (2012); Best Case Final Report (2013)

I can’t wait to be the cheerleader she’ll always remember be a volunteer Make every day her best day ever.

Be her role model.

It starts with one day, one meeting, and one role model that shows her she can accomplish more than she ever imagined.

Teach her something new Show her what’s possible Help her shine

At Girl Souts, we want every girl to feel so excited about her future that she can hardly wait for it, because she knows she can achieve anything she sets her mind to.

With you, she’ll develop skills and confidence that will last a lifetime.

That feeling starts with you. As a Girl Scout Volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that make every day the best day ever.

At every turn, you’ll be her: Cheerleader Mentor Guide

Why wait? • Imagine the smiles, the excitement, and the memories you’ll make. •Give girls that super-excited, jumping, giggling, butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling. • Participate in multiple ways. You choose how: one week, one month, or year-round fun.

It all starts with you, volunteer at www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org/join.

Join now online at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/JOIN

From traditional resident or day camps to year-round events, programs, or site rentals, find great outdoor experiences at one of our camp locations or program centers.

Bothin Outdoor Program Center

Property Reservations

Come spend a day or two or seven at beautiful Bothin where we now offer a variety of staffed outdoor programs. We can help you plan an easy, fun experience in addition to renting a space over night, or your group can come up for a day program. With customizable program options that are available any day of the week this is a great option to enhance Journeys or begin building skills for that big camping trip. All pre-planning, instruction, and most supplies are included; you and your group need only show up and enjoy. See GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Camp-and-properties for more information, including fees and how to register.

There are places and outdoor spaces for all types of events, from single troop day or overnight adventures to service unit camporees and more. Experience the fun of cooking out, sleeping in a cabin or tent, gazing at the stars, or exploring camp trails. From old growth Redwoods to the Pacific Coast, from high adventure lakes to historic stone manors, each site offers something unique. Even non-Girl Scout groups may rent our sites! For more information about property reservations and to access our rental directory, please visit the Council website at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Property.

Bring your girls for an outdoor adventure!

Archery (4th-grade and above)

Bothin Organic Garden

Arts and Craf ts Camp Fire

Girls Go Tech

Green By Nature Night Hike

Outdoor Cooking

Outdoor Living Skills

Ropes Course (4th-grade and above)

Stargazing

Team Building/Group Games

Coming Fall 2014 - Explore the exciting, interactive nature activity stations along the new Bobby & Dave Trail!

Seek Challenges on Our Ropes Courses! Choose between two amazing ropes courses, or try them both! At Skylark Ranch (near Davenport/Pescadero) and Bothin (near Fairfax), you can develop a strong sense of self, seek challenges, strengthen your cooperation and teambuilding, and more! Programs are facilitated by experienced and certified Ropes Course Instructors. While the two high ropes courses are for girls in grades 4th and above, girls as young as 2nd grade can enjoy the low ropes challenge course at Skylark Ranch. Look for more information at CampRocks.org. 45

There are 2 ways to make a property reservation: 1. Online reservation Go to GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Property. This is the preferred method. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faster and easier for you, less expensive for the council, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s green. A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your reservation. The balance is due 30 days prior to the first day of the reservation. 2. Offline reservation Fax or mail the Property Reservation Form, which is available at GirlScoutsNorCal.org, to the San Jose office. Reservations cannot be taken over the phone. Mailed and faxed reservations may take two to three weeks to process. A confirmation email will be sent to you once your reservation has been processed and you will have 7 days to pay the 20% non-refundable deposit in order to avoid cancellation. The balance is due 30 days prior to the first day of the reservation. Property Reservations Girl Scouts of Northern California 1310 S. Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 800-447-4475 ext. 2091 Phone 408-287-8662 Fax

Find Summer Adventure at Camp Rocks Rock out with Roxy the Raccoon at our Day and Resident Camps Looking for an amazing outdoor adventure next summer? Want to make new friends and explore your interests in a fun, all-girl setting? Roxy, our Camp Rocks mascot, says, “Day and resident camps offer all this and more!” There are even family camps available. Start looking for your perfect summer vacation in winter and spring when the newest edition of our website, camp brochures, and service unit flyers hit the press. All girls, whether currently registered Girl Scouts or not, are welcome to participate, so check out CampRocks.org early to grab your spot for these popular (and affordable!) Summer experiences! Looking for someone to present on the power of camp to your service unit? Contact us at camp@girlscoutsnorcal.org.

National CampRocks Day - March 26!

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Have fun, earn a unique patch, and make a difference at our camps! Based on seasonal needs, projects may include trail improvements, painting, or general maintenance. No experience needed, hands-on instruction provided as needed. Everyone is welcome: all skill levels, ages, families, troops, and adults. If you have a specific skill (i.e. electrical, carpentry), please email us at camppropertyvolunteer@ girlscoutsnorcal.org. Inquire about free camping. Your contributions are visible and valued! Please see event details at the back of this guide or GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Activities. Please Note: Adult supervision is needed with a ratio of one adult to five girls.

Join us as we celebrate all of the amazing camps offered through Girl Scouts NorCal! We love camp so much and think that it’s so important for girls, that we’re encouraging everyone to spread the word and join the celebration.

Here are some ways you can be involved. 1.

Send us a story about how camp has influenced your life; how it has given you courage, confidence, and character; or impacted you in a unique way. 2. Make up a new camp song or send us a video of you and your friends singing your favorite camp song! 3. Share a photo of you and your group/troop wearing your favorite camp t-shirt, holding a “National Camp Rocks Day” sign. 4. And be on the look out at CampRocks.org for more ways you can get involved with the National Camp Rocks Day celebrations! Note: Make sure that any girls shown in photos or videos are photo released. All submissions can be sent to camp@girlscoutsnorcal. org at any time and will be posted throughout the day on March 26.

Please see event details at the back of this guide or GIrlScoutsNorCal.org/Activities.

Girl Scout Volunteers

Volunteer Development

As a Girl Scout Volunteer you have made a personal investment in tomorrow’s leaders. It is through your leadership that the Girl Scout Leadership Experience comes to life. An investment in your development is an investment in the lives of countless girls’ leadership potential. Therefore, this new “Adult” section is aimed to provide you with resources and build your community of volunteer partners.

The Girl Scout program works best when it is Girl Led. The role of the girls is to steer the experience towards their interests and goals. Your role, as their partner, is to ensure that girls are having a safe, fun, and age-appropriate experience. In order to help you guide their dreams we provide extensive training, most of which is online and on demand! We offer a large variety of courses tailormade for you.

The Progression of Leadership* Ambassadors Seniors Cadettes Juniors Brownies Daisies • Express their interest • Vote on activities connected to their interest.

• Help create plan to acheive different parts of the goal. • Able to identify different ways to do something.

• Put together plans to execute an activity. • Articulate why they made a decision. • Evaluate why something did or did not work.

• Initiate discussion to determine group goals. • Put together plan to execute goals. • Identify when they're not on track to meet goals.

• Initiate and facilitate creation of the group goal. • Initiate and facilitate creation of the plan to reach goals. • Evaluate plan at beginning and throughout; making adjustments where necessary.

• Initiate and facilitate creation of the group goal. • Initiate and facilitate creation of the plan to reach goals. • Evaluate plan at beginning and throughout; develop creative solutions when something is working.

*Use progression guidelines to ensure girl readiness and in planning the appropriate activities with girl involvement.

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience Girl Scouts is the premier leadership organization for girls, and incorporates the most current model of positive youth development to ensure girls are on a path to thrive. Today’s employers are looking for individuals who are resilient, self-reliant, and organized. Through the processes of Girl Led, Learning by Doing, and Cooperative Learning Girl Scouts are better prepared to lead projects, work cooperatively with teams, use processes of reflection to learn from their experiences, and solve complex challenges. To help girls thrive, the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) develops girls who believe they can change or grow their natural abilities and talents (Growth Mindset); understand their inner passion (Spark), and set and manage goals. To learn more about this model of youth development, please visit GirlScoutsNorCal. org/Thrive.

Girl Led and YOU The Girl Scout experience has the most impact when it is Girl Led, or designed by the girls. When girls lead, they are more engaged and you will know that you are putting time into activities in which they want to participate. Planning the year should be done in conjunction with the girls, no matter the age. Running a girl led troop is easier than you think! Here are five simple steps for planning using the girl led process:

Leadership Journeys and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.

Journeys provide girls a model for: in depth exploration about a particular topic, discovering their values, connecting to the community, and then honing their goal management skills as they take action.

The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting includes both skill builder and legacy badges, which gives girls the opportunity to try new things and discover their spark. Each Journey is associated with a set of skill builder badges.

Help girls identify their goal(s) for the year. Do they want to do a Journey? Earn a particular badge? Sell 5,000 boxes of cookies? Go camping? Go on an extended trip?

Determine if the goal is meaningful and realistic for your troop. For example, completing three Journeys and the Silver Award in a year is a bit much. Help the girls spread out their plans over their three year Cadette experience, or pare down their ideas so that they can focus and get the most out of the things they do!

These two pieces give girls the opportunity to seek new challenges and grow their abilities and develop their growth mindset. Building this foundation will help girls prepare to take on the more rigorous challenge of a Take Action project while earning their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Awards. Whether girls are Daisies or Ambassadors they will learn they have the power to make a difference in the world! Journeys provide three different lenses for girls to have fun and grow their leadership skills: It’s Your World—Change it (advocacy), It’s Your Planet—Love It (environment), and It’s Your Story—Tell it (self-expression).

Design the path to the goal with the girls. How frequently will you meet? Do they want to attend events? If so, which events will help achieve the goal? Are there other trips, materials, or resources needed to help reach this goal? What are their goals for the fall sale and cookie sale to help finance this path?

Advocacy, Environment Or Self Expression?

Evaluate the plan with the girls and adults. Can they do it within budget? Does it present a new challenge for the girls? Does the troop have enough time to accomplish the goals?

Begin putting the girl’s plan into place. Have regular check-ins with the girls about where they are in the plan. Should they shift gears and try to reach the end goal a different way? Are they on a successful path? How can the troop adjust the path?

Planning Your Troop Meetings

Building Community

Once you have your year planned out, it’s time to start planning individual meetings. Your typical meeting will consist of six different components listed below to help guide you through your planning.

Each area within GSNorCal’s 19 counties belongs to a Service Unit. Most Service Units hold meetings for troop leaders in their area on a regular basis. These meetings offer troop leaders a great place to network with other troop leaders, and learn about what’s new in Girl Scouting and fun opportunities for your girls! To find out information about your local service unit, please visit GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Volunteers/Service-units. Use the council website to stay fresh on all things GSNorCal and follow us on social media for up-to-the-minute additions and special announcements!

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Pre-Meeting: As girls arrive, they join in an activity that they can do independently. As they get older you may find you want this portion less structured so the girls can visit. Opening: This is the official start of meeting. Brings the group together as a whole to introduce the meeting plan. Business: This is an announcement on how the troop is reaching their goals. It can also include a treasurer’s report, decision-making and voting led by the girls! Activity: This can be a session from a journey, a step from a badge, or an activity unique to your girls’ interests. What are girls discovering today and how are they connecting to each other to Take Action in their community? Cleanup: Girls are assigned a task to help at the end. Have the girls create a chore (kaper) chart to refer to at each meeting.

Closing: Official end of the meeting. This can be a simple ceremony (friendship circle).

…a conversation? Facebook.com/GSNorCal …thoughts on leadership? Twitter.com/GSNorCal …ideas for volunteers? Pinterest.com/GSNorCal …videos about what we do? YouTube.com/Girl ScoutsSpeakOut …training opportunities? GirlScoutsNorCal.org/volunteers/find-a-course …program updates? GirlScoutsNorCal.blogspot.com …news and girl stories? eNews: GirlScoutsNorCal.org/subscribe …a way to share my stories? webmaster@GirlScoutsNorCal.org …awards information? GirlScoutsNorCal.org/awards …how to plan troop travel? GirlScoutsNorCal.org/travel-procedures …more info about being a volunteer GirlScoutsNorCal.org/volunteers and gsnorcal.org/troopvolunteers

Online Learning Your time is precious, our online learning gives you the opportunity to take required training at the time and pace most manageable for you. Many of the courses are fewer than 10 minutes long, while a few are as long as 45 minutes. Here are some tips to guide your online training experience. Questions? Contact us at onlinelearning@ girscoutsnorcal.org

Log in: Go to GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Training/Login. If you are new to online learning with GSNorCal you will create a user name and login here. If you have ever used online learning with GSNorCal, even in the old system, you already have a login.

Choose Your Role: Find the role(s) that fit you and click on the checklist. The checklist is a compilation of all the training you need for your role, along with links to forms and helpful publications and resources. If you have more than one role, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrific! Use the checklist for each of your roles.

Enroll:

The check list:

Click Enroll Me below the Self enrollment (Student) title.

This will guide you as to when to take what trainings. Some courses are required only if you will be doing certain activities. The news forum is where you can find council announcements. The volunteer forum is a place to ask questions and connect with other leaders. The required steps and training modules guide you through the process of becoming a Girl Scout volunteer. For example, under the Introduction to Girl Scouts, Girl Scouting 101 is the first training module. Click on the link and when finished, check off the box on the right. If you have already completed a course or a step, you can click on the box at the right to indicate the course is completed.

See your progress: You can see and print a list of your c ompleted courses in the My Profile section under View Profile.

Events are for you too... aMuse Journey Kick-Off

While girls will have fun kicking off the aMuse Journey, volunteers and parents will learn more about Journeys: what they are, how to make them fun and ensure they work for your troop! You will then break out into small groups to explore mentoring girls at your age level. Learn, swap stories and best practices, and have fun!

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Fall Festival

Fall Festival is a weekend leader training retreat held at the Whiskeytown N.E.E.D. Camp, located 12 miles west of Redding. Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 12 with the option of arriving Friday night Oct. 10. Enjoy a weekend where you will make new friends, learn new skills, and have a great time. Meals, lodging, and classes are included in one low price. In addition to your classes, you will enjoy an evening of fun, games, SWAPS, campfire, and more!

Please Note: Journey books not included.

Older Girl Leader Kick Off and Spring Conferences

To middle school and beyond! The Girl Scouting universe of opportunity expands once girls reach middle and high school. They travel the world, earn awards that catapult girls into leadership positions, join networking groups with executive women all over the bay area, attend enriching conferences representing the council, and become prepared for college. All of this and more is available to girls in grades 6-12. Learn about how your girls can achieve more of what they want through Girl Scouting. Please Note: This event is for adults only. Bring your own lunch.

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While girls will have fun exploring It’s Your Story—Tell It, volunteers and parents will learn more about Journeys: what they are, how to make them fun, and ensure they work for your troop! You will then break out into small groups to explore mentoring girls at their age level. Learn, swap stories and best practices, and have fun!

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Invest in your Girls! While girls are diving deep into a Journey topic you will get the opportunity to explore best practices to help them hone their leadership skills as they gear up to earn Girl Scouting’s highest awards! You will participate in concurrent workshops covering everything from how to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, positive youth development, Take Action projects, and the Awards. Learn how to bring Journey Weekends to your neighborhood. Depending on the age level these weekends include 3-12 hours of volunteer development, and fun for you!

Journey Extravaganza: It’s Your Story!

oods of Skylark Enjoy a relaxing weekend under the beautiful redw , go on a hike Ranch! Get a massage, make crafts, read a book and old friends, or visit with other Girl Scout adults. Enjoy new to last a lifetime! the comfort of a platform tent, and memories GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Operation-relaxation.

Resident and Day Camps from the High Sierras to the Santa Cruz Coast Professionally trained adult staff Staff to camper ratio averages 1:8

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a Girl Scout to register!

GLASS ART WORKSHOPS At your meeting site or our Oakland/ Berkeley Studio

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Girls Scout Day at Sunday, December 7, 2014 - Live performance with inspiring dancers - Post-show talk on art + entrepreneurship - Live rabbits! Groups of 10+ save 20% off on any performance!

For more information visit odcdance.org/velveteenrabbit Nov 28 – Dec 14, 2014

Photo Credit: David DeSilva

Contact Petrice Gaskin, ODC/Dance Group Sales Groupsales@odcdance.org 415-863-6606 ext 8513

Program Event Registration Form

Girl Scouts of Northern California

Please use one registration form for each event. This form may be copied. Please print legibly with blue or black ink and complete all sections. Completed forms may be returned via mail or fax. Remember that if you have a multi-age troop, girls need to attend the age-level appropriate event. For example, Brownie Girl Scouts cannot attend events for Junior Girl Scouts even if they are registered in the same troop. If registering a non-Girl Scout for an event, please include a Membership Registration Form and the $15.00 annual Girl Scout membership fee with your event registration form: www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/membershipforms. You may also register online for events at www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org

TROOP LEADER/PARENT OR GUARDIAN: (Must be completed.) Name:_______________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:_________________________________________________ Phone(s):_____________________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________________ Current First Aider?

(Please circle one)

YES

Please note - Adult/girl ratios are as follows: Daisies 2:6 Juniors 2:16 Seniors 2:24 Brownies 2:12 Cadettes 2:20 Ambassadors 2:24 PARTICIPANT INFORMATION: (Use additional sheet if necessary.) Photo Survey Girl Name(s) Grade Release Permission (circle one)

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Adult Participant Name(s)* 1____________________________________________________________ 2____________________________________________________________ 3____________________________________________________________ ** Adults who are not Girl Scouts will not be covered by accident insurance.

EMERGENCY CONTACT: (other than adults above) Name:_______________________________________________________ Phone(s):_____________________________________________________ Leaders are responsible for bringing girls’ parent permission and medical release for each girl and adult to the event. *Leaders: refer to the Annual Permission Form for girl Photo Release and Survey Permission.

NOTES: Please list major accommodations, health restrictions, food allergies, dietary restrictions, etc.

EVENT INFORMATION: (Must be completed.) Event:______________________________________________ Date(s):____________________________________________ SU:_____________________________Troop: ______________ Troop Grade Level(s): __________ Daisy (K-1) ________ Cadette (6-8) __________ Brownie (2-3) ________ Senior (9-10) __________ Junior (4-5) ________ Ambassador (11-12) Please see adult/girl ratios to the left. COST: ____________ Girls x $ ____________ = $ ______________ ____________ Adults** x $ ____________ = $ ______________ ____________ Girls x $15 membership = $ ______________ ____________ Girls/Adults** x $5 late fee = $ ______________

(if registration received after the closing date)

SUBTOTAL ......................................................... = $ ______________ Cookie/Fall Sale Rewards/Credit (subtract from Subtotal)** – $ ______________ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE ............................................. = $ ______________ ***Please list the 19 digit number from the back of each Cookie/Fall Sale Rewards card and the amount to be debited. Use a separate sheet of paper if necessary.

METHOD OF PAYMENT: CASH: $____________ CHECK: $____________ CHECK #:__________ Select credit card: MASTERCARD VISA AmEx DISCOVER Name on card:_________________________________________________

DO NOT LIST YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER IF FAXING THIS FORM. You will be called for the number and your registration will be processed afterward.

Account #:____________________________________________________ Expiration Date: _______________________________________________ Credit Card Signature:___________________________________

Your signature above signifies your agreement to allow the Girl Scouts to charge the above amount to your credit card. You agree to pay this amount pursuant to the agreement you have with your credit card provider. You have read and understand the refund policy. Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be issued for registration fees of less than $10.00 per individual. Thirty (30) days written notice is required to receive 50% of registration fees of $10.00 or more per individual. There are no refunds if less than 30 days written notice is given except for medical reasons. Refunds for medical reasons will only be processed if notification is made before the event, and is followed within one week by a written refund request accompanied by a doctor’s note. Online refunds are issued to the payor. Offline refunds are issued to the registration owner: troop leader or parent/guardian. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. The $15.00 Girl Scout membership fee is non-refundable. Please complete for Individual (single) registrations: Adult/Parent/Guardian Permission to Use Photographs: I hereby consent that the videotapes, photographs, motion pictures, electronic images and/or audio recordings of me or my daughter/ dependent may be used by Girl Scouts for Public Relations and Publicity purposes. I understand that my/her last name and residence will not be used for publicity purposes. ____ Yes, permission granted ____ No, permission denied Adult/Parent/Guardian Permission to participate in GSNorCal Surveys: I understand that I/ my daughter may occasionally be asked to participate in evaluations/surveys as part of Girl Scout activities. I understand that participation is voluntary and that there is no compensation of any form for participation or consequences for non participation. I further understand that my/my daughter’s confidentiality will be protected throughout the entire project, and that I/she will never be identified in any publication, written or spoken. I understand that I/she may discontinue taking surveys at any time without consequence. ____ Yes, permission granted ____ No, permission denied

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Adult/Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

SEND REGISTRATION TO: Program Registration 1310 S Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 287-8025 Fax | (800) 447-4475 Phone | (408) 287-4170 Phone

Forma de Registración para Programas y Eventos

Girl Scouts of Northern California

Por favor use una forma de registración por cada evento. Esta forma puede ser copiada. Por favor escriba legiblemente con tinta negra o azul y complete todas las secciones. Formas completadas pueden ser mandadas por facsímil o correo. Recuerde que si usted tiene una tropa de diferentes edades, las niñas necesitaran atender el programa de nivel-edad apropiado. Por ejemplo, las niñas Girl Scouts Brownies, no pueden atender eventos de las Girl Scout que son Juniors, aunque estén registradas en la misma tropa. Si se registra una niña que no es Girl Scout para un evento, por favor incluya una forma de registro de membresía y el costo anual de $15.00 con su forma de registro de eventos. La forma de registración está en http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/pages/for_volunteers/membership_forms.html. Usted también puede registrarse para eventos en línea en www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org/events.

LIDER DE TROPA O PADRE/GUARDIAN (Debe ser completado.) Nombre:_______________________________________________________ Dirección:______________________________________________________ Ciudad/Estado/Zona postal:_______________________________________ Teléfono(s):_____________________________________________________ Correo Electrónico:_____________________________________________ Ayudante de Primeros Auxilios (First Aider)? (Marca aqui) SI NO Observe por favor – La proporción de Adulto por niña es la siguiente: Daisies 2:6 Juniors 2:16 Seniors 2:24 Brownies 2:12 Cadettes 2:20 Ambassadors 2:24 INFORMACION DE PARTICIPANTE: (Use una hoja adicional si en necesario) Nombres de las niñas (s) Grado Permiso Permiso de de Foto

1__________________________________ ______ 2__________________________________ ______ 3__________________________________ ______ 4__________________________________ ______ 5__________________________________ ______ 6__________________________________ ______ 7__________________________________ ______ 8__________________________________ ______ 9__________________________________ ______ 10_________________________________ ______ Nombres de Adultos*

Encuestas

(marca aqui)

EVENTO: (Debe ser completado.) Evento:______________________________________________ Fecha(s):_____________________________________________ Unidad de Servicio:___________________Tropa: ______________ Grado y Nivel de Tropa(s): __________ Daisy (K-1)

________ Cadette (6-8)

__________ Brownie (2-3) ________ Senior (9-10) __________ Junior (4-5) ________ Ambassador (11-12) Por favor, vea la descripción del programa para la proporción de adulto por niña. COSTO: ____________ Niñas x $ ____________ = $ ______________ ____________ Adultos** x $ ____________ = $ ______________ ____________ Niñas x $15 membresia = $ ______________ ____________ Niñas/Adultos** x $5 tarde recargos = $ ______________

(Si la registración es recibida después de la fecha limite)

TOTAL PARCIAL ......................................................... = $ ______________ Galletas/Venta de Otoño/crédito de ganancias – $ ______________

***Por favor escriba el número de 19 dígitos de la parte posterior de cada Venta de Otoño de la tarjeta de ganancias y la cantidad que se cargará. Use una hoja de papel si es necesario.

METODO DE PAGO: EFECTIVO: $__________ CHEQUE: $__________ NO. DE CHEQUE #:_______ Seleccione la tarjeta de crédito: MASTERCARD VISA AmEx DISCOVER

No. de Cuenta #:_______________________________________________

Fecha de Expiración: ___________________________________________

Firma de la Tarjeta de Crédito:______________________________

1____________________________________________________________ 2____________________________________________________________ 3____________________________________________________________ *Adultos que no estén registrados en las Girl Scouts no son cubiertos por el seguro de accidentes.

CONTACTO DE EMERGENCIA: (además de los adultos mencionados arriba) Nombre:______________________________________________________ Teléfono(s):____________________________________________________ Líderes son responsables de traer los permisos de los padres y las formas médicas de cada niña y adulto al evento.

*Lideres: Consulte el formulario de Permiso Anual para Permisos de Fotos y Encuesta de las niñas.

NOTA: Por favor enumere necesidades especiales de alojamiento, restricción de salud, alergias a alimentos, restricciones dietéticas, etc. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

(reste el sub total)**

TOTAL A PAGAR .............................................

= $ ______________

Nombre en la tarjeta_____________________________________________ DNO ESCRIBA SU NUMERO DE TARJETA DE CRÉDITO SI MANDA POR FAX ESTE FORMULARIO. Se le llamara para el número y su inscripción será procesada después.

Su firma arriba significa que usted está de acuerdo y permite a las Girl scouts a cobrar la cantidad mencionada arriba a su tarjeta de crédito. Usted está de acuerdo a pagar el monto cargado de acuerdo al contrato que usted tiene con el proveedor de su tarjeta de crédito. Usted ha leído y entiende la política de reembolso. Solicitudes de cancelación y reembolso deben hacerse por escrito. No habrá reembolsos de registración de menos de $10.00 por persona. Se necesitan Treinta (30) días de aviso por escrito para recibir el 50% de la cuota de inscripción de $10.00 o más por persona. No hay reembolsos en solicitudes de menos de 30 días, se necesita aviso previo por escrito, reembolsos serán dados solo por razones médicas. Los reembolsos por razones médicas serán procesados solamente si la notificación se hace antes del acontecimiento, y son recibidos en el plazo de una semana con una petición de reembolso escrita acompañada por la nota de un doctor. Reembolsos en línea son emitidos para el pagador. Reembolsos sin conexión se emiten al propietario del registro: líder de tropa o padre/tutor. No habrá reembolsos por no presentarse al evento. El costo de $15.00 dólares de registración de membresía a las Girl Scouts no es reembolsable Por favor complete inscripciones por persona (individual): Adulto / Padre / Guardián permiso para participar en encuestas GSNorCal: Entiendo que a mi o mi hija se nos puede pedir a participar en las evaluaciones / encuestas de vez en cuando como parte de las actividades de Girl Scouts. Entiendo que la participación es voluntaria y que no hay compensación de cualquier forma o consecuencias para la participación o no participación. Además, entiendo que la confidencialidad mia / de mi hija será protegida durante todo el proyecto, y que yo / ella nunca sere(a) identificada en cualquier publicación, escrita o hablada. Yo entiendo que yo / ella puedo(e) interrumpir la toma de encuestas en cualquier momento sin consecuencias.. ____ Sí, permiso concedido ____ No, denegado el permiso Adulto / Padre / Tutor Permiso para usar las Fotografías: Doy mi consentimiento de que las cintas de vídeo, fotografías, películas, imágenes electrónicas y / o grabaciones de audio de mí o de mi hija /a cargo podrá ser utilizado por las Girl Scouts de Relaciones Públicas y Publicidad. Entiendo que mi / su apellido y residencia no serán utilizados con fines publicitarios.. ____ Sí, permiso concedido ____ No, denegado el permiso Firma de Adulto / Padre / Guardián ________________________________________

MANDE LA REGISTRACION A: Program Registration (Registración de Programas) 1310 S Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 287-8025 Fax | (800)-447-4475 Phone | (408) 287-4170 Phone

Girl Scouts of Northern California 1310 S. Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 T (408) 287-4170 (888) 287-4170 F (408) 287-8025 www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org info@GirlScoutsNorCal.org

Request for Financial Assistance All information on this application is treated confidentially.

DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION FOR RESIDENT OR DAY CAMP INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NO EXCEPTIONS!

Submit Application with Proof of Income. See guidelines on next page.

Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name (One application per girl. Aid for girl participants only)

Birth Date

Address

County

City/State/Zip

Girl lives with:

Mother Only

First Parent/Guardian Name

Father Only

Both Parents

Grade (school grade in fall) School Name

Other: ( ) Area/Day Phone

Occupation(s)

( ) Area/Evening Phone

(Email is the most efficient and cost effective way to receive outcome) ( ) ( ) Second Parent/Guardian Name Occupation(s) Area/Day Phone Area/Evening Phone First Parent Email

Second Parent Email

(Email is the most efficient and cost effective way to receive outcome)

I am applying for financial assistance for: (One selection per application) Uniform (skip to question 1)

Council Program/Event

Destination

Extended Travel

Name (Write name exactly as listed) - (include supporting material, if available) Location

Start Date and End Date

1. Have any required event deposits been made? 2. Is applicant currently a registered Girl Scout? 3. Has she received financial aid from Girl Scouts before?

No No No

Yes Yes Yes

If yes, Registration#________________ If yes, Troop # or Juliette?

The information below MUST be completed & proof of income attached. NO EXCEPTIONS! 4. Income Categories (Check ALL that apply): Salaries Social Security Medi-Cal Child Support Disability Unemployment Investments Other (explain): Foster Care AFDC

5. Total annual family income: $18,000 & below $18,001-$24,000 $24,001-$30,000 $30,001-$36,000 $36,001-$42,000

$42,001-$48,000 $48,001-$54,000 $54,001-$60,000 $60,001-$80,000 0ver $80,000

6. Number of family members living in the home: Total: #Adults: #Children: 7. Reason for this request? (use separate sheet if necessary)_____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Explain any special circumstances that may exist. (use separate sheet if necessary)_________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Amount you can pay:

I certify that all of the information on this application and the supporting documents are true and complete.

Amount requested:

Parent/Guardian Signature (Required to process)

Event Fee:

Date

7/18//2013 GSNC ONLY Date Recvd:__________ Amount Apprvd: $_________ Date Appvd:_________ Date Denied:________ Apprvd By: __________

Girl Scouts of Northern California 1310 S. Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 T (408) 287-4170 (888) 287-4170 F (408) 287-8025 www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org info@GirlScoutsNorCal.org

Petición para Asistencia Financiera Toda la información en esta aplicación es confidencial. NO USE ESTA APLICACION PARA CAMPAMENTOS RESIDENTES O DIARIOS ¡SOLICITUDES INCOMPLETAS NO SERÁN REVISADAS! - ¡SIN EXCEPCIONES! Enviar Solicitud de Prueba de ingresos. Ver instrucciones en la página siguiente.

Nombre de la niña (Una aplicación por niña. Ayudas sólo A niñas participantes)

Fecha de Nacimiento

Dirección

País

Niña vive con:

Ciudad/Estado/Código Postal

Mamá Solamente

Papá Solamente

Los Dos Padres

Ocupación(s)

Nombre de Escuela Otro

( Nombre de Primer Padre/Guardián

Grado (de escuela en el invierno)

)

(

Área Teléfono Día

)

Área Teléfono Noche

Primer Padre Email (correo electrónico es la forma más eficiente y económica para recibir los resultados) ( ) (

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Nombre de Segundo Ocupación(s) Área Teléfono de Área Teléfono de Padre/Guardián Día Noche Segundo Padre Email (correo electrónico es la forma más eficiente y económica para recibir los resultados) Estoy solicitando asistencia financiera para: (Una selección por aplicación) Uniforme (pase a la pregunta 1)

Programa/Evento del Concilio

Destinos

Viaje Largo

Nombre (Anote el nombre exactamente como aparece) - (incluye material de apoyo, si está disponible) Localidad

Fecha de inicio y Fecha de finalización

1. ¿Se han hecho los depósitos de eventos requeridos? 2. ¿Es la solicitante actualmente una Girl Scout registrada? 3. ¿Ha recibido la ayuda financiera de Girl Scouts antes?

No No No

Si Si Si

Si es, Registro #________________ Si es, Tropa # o ¿Juliette?

La siguiente información DEBE ser completada y comprobante de ingresos adjunta. ¡SIN EXCEPCIONES! 4. Categorías de ingresos (marque lo que corresponda):

Salarios Medi-Cal

Seguro Social Manutención de Menores Desempleo Otros (explique):

Discapacidad Inversiones Adopción Temporal AFDC

5. Total Ingreso Familiar Anual: $18,000 & menos $18,001-$24,000 $24,001-$30,000 $30,001-$36,000 $36,001-$42,000

$42,001-$48,000 $48,001-$54,000 $54,001-$60,000 $60,001-$80,000 Más de $80,000

6. Número de miembros de la familia que viven en el hogar: Total: #Adultos: #Niños: 7. ¿La razón de esta petición? (utilice páginas adicionales si es necesario)._____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Explique las circunstancias especiales que puedan existir. (utilice páginas adicionales si es necesario)_________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Costo del Evento: La cantidad que usted puede pagar: Cantidad solicitada:

$ -

Certifico que toda la información en esta solicitud y los documentos que acompañan son verdaderos y completos. Firma del Padre/Guardián (Obligatorio para procesar)

Date

7/18//2013 GSNC ONLY Date Recvd:__________ Amount Apprvd: $_________ Date Appvd:_________ Date Denied:________ Apprvd By: __________

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Oct. 10 – 12, 2014

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Oct. 25, 2014

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aMuse Journey Kick-Off

Nov. 1, 2014

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Nov. 14 – 16, 2014

Fairfax

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Jan. 9 - 11, 2015

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March 14, 2015

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A STEM and Environment Career Exploration Event Saturday, November 15 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. NASA Ames, Mountain View

Calling all professionals and college students working in science, technology, engineering, or the environment! Provide an interactive display or activity related to your career, answer questions from girls, and share your accomplishments, passions, and challenges in your field. Send questions to Jennifer Clark at JClark@GirlScoutsNorCal.org

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