Activities
Girl and Troop Activities Register for events under the My Events tab in myAccount. Go to www.gssjc.org and select MyGS, log in at the top right corner, next click My Events in the left-hand menu. If you have a question about your activity, contact 713-292-0370 or 1-800-392-4340. If you have a problem with your login, contact Customer Service at 713-292-0300 or registration@sjgs.org. Bring: For all events, bring Permission Slip F-204 and Medical Form F-185 for each girl and the Adult Emergency Form F-22 for each adult.
General Activities Ask the Experts: Law
Interested in law? At this event you will learn what areas of law exist and explore career ideas and opportunities the field has to offer. You will also get to meet a panel of attorneys and law enforcement who will be there to share their experiences and answer questions. Who: ⓒⓢⓐ Where: Virtual When: Aug. 7, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Contact: Megan Dodd, mdodd@sjgs.org, 713-292-0209 Cost: $5
Ask the Experts: Health
Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) offers a variety of services from patient care, education and research for both children and women. Join us as we meet with a panel of TCH Executives to explore a variety of career opportunities in the health industry from an administrator or researcher to a medical professional. These successful leaders are looking forward to sharing their experiences and answering all your questions! Who: ⓒⓢⓐ Where: Virtual When: July 27, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Contact: Megan Dodd, mdodd@sjgs.org, 713-292-0209 Cost: $5
College 101 with the University of St. Thomas - Houston
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Attention Daisy Leaders! Look for the Daisy in this section for activities that Daisies can attend. Look for this symbol in indicate a virtual program offering.
Community Service
Are you and your troop eager to find ways to better your community? Whether you are looking to earn your Community Service Bar or just looking to give back, there are numerous ways to contribute meaningful efforts to your community. While you are at it, community service can also help sharpen your problem-solving skills and expand your definition of philanthropy. If you would like a list of community service opportunities and organizations, please contact gscommserv@sjgs.org.
Older Girls R Expressive
Learn all the extraordinary things offered beyond the troop for older Girl Scouts! This annual event is being taken virtual so we can reach girls from across our 26 counties! Sign up and log on to learn about unique older-girl programming and more. Hear a sneak peek about our Special Interest Groups (astronomy, robotics, horseback riding, sailing, archery, dance, riflery, and backpacking). Later, enter breakout rooms and be led in activities or see awesome demos for specific topics, like an interest group, how to take leadership of your Girl Scout experience, Highest Awards, or other engaging topics and activities. Who: ⓒⓢⓐ When: Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m. – noon Where: Virtual Cost: Free; Plus free swag bags! Contact: Kelli Cavenah, kcavenah@sjgs.org, 713-292-0300
Volunteer-In-Training (VIT)
This award is for girls who would like to mentor a Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, Junior or Cadette group outside of the camp experience. If you’ve completed ninth grade, you’re eligible to earn this award. This leadership course completes one of the requirements of this award.
Let’s go to college! Join us virtually with the University of St. Thomas - Houston to discuss how to navigate preparing for college. In this virtual workshop, Girl Scouts will be able to explore college options, learn about ways to pay for college and apply for scholarships, determine what a good fit college would be and more. Girls will be able to ask university staff about the admissions process and gain a better understanding on how to accomplish this next chapter in their life.
Who: ⓢⓐ, grades 10 - 12 Where: Virtual When: Aug. 1, 1 – 5 p.m. Cost: $7/girl Contact: Megan Dodd, mdodd@sjgs.org, 713-292-0209
Who: ⓢⓐ Where: Virtual When: July 31, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Contact: Megan Dodd, mdodd@sjgs.org, 713-292-0209 Cost: $5/girl
Program Aide is a teen mentoring award for Cadettes, and Program Aides are in high demand. Program Aides work with younger girls in a variety of settings from day camps to Community or council events.
July/August 2021 l The Golden Link
Program Aide Training
Who: ⓒ Where: Virtual When: July 10, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $17 Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org ⓓ-Daisy ⓑ-Brownie ⓙ-Juniors ⓒ-Cadettes ⓢ-Seniors ⓐ-Ambassadors
