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Seven Ways Summer Camp Brings Out Her Best

Summer is when some of the most fun childhood memories are made, but did you know that it’s also an awesome opportunity for your girl to grow, learn, and become her best self? Here are seven amazing benefits your girl will get from her summer camp experience.

She’ll make new friends – There’s nothing quite like giggling over games in the bunk or singing songs with new besties around a campfire. That’s why it’s actually good to send her to camp where she might not know many (or any) other girls! Having a diverse group of friends, not just kids she knows from school, will broaden her horizons and help her see her own worth, too.

She’ll see all she can be – In an all-girl environment like Girl Scout summer camp, girls are more comfortable trying new outdoor activities, and they get to take the lead every single time–meaning there’s plenty of room at the top for your girl to take charge and flex her muscle, both when it comes to outdoor adventure and crucial leadership skills that will last her a lifetime.

She’ll turn off her devices and tune in to nature – Getting out in nature is more exciting than any app she might have on her device. Unplugging for a while will keep her more present and truly enjoying every moment instead of simply watching it from a screen.

She’ll grow her grit – She might scrape a knee or elbow while she’s away–and that’s a good thing! When she learns to get back up after minor setbacks she’s building her resilience and learning that she’s a lot tougher than she thinks.

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She’ll meet new mentors – Having a variety of awesome role models will help your girl see the many ways to be successful and happy in life. And the incredibly supportive staff and counselors at your girl’s summer camp are ready to step up to the plate and inspire!

She’ll gain independence – Being away from home–especially if that’s a new thing for her!–might be a bit intimidating to both your daughter and you. But having that time away to explore and try activities on her own will make her more self-reliant and able to discover new things to share and teach you when she returns home.

She’ll have tons of time for play –Playtime is anything but a waste of time. In fact, studies show that play allows the neurons in a child’s brain to form new connections–and that this rewiring helps boost emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

The truth is, sending your girl off to camp is one of the best gifts you can give her. The fun, outdoor adventure, and friends will enrich her life and–perhaps without her even noticing–give her the courage, people skills, and leadership chops to succeed at whatever she sets her mind to.

President of the Council and Chair of the Board

Betsy Kamin

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Renée Lee

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Belonging and Sisterhood

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Contents

Spring 2025

Features

11 Make a Card to Thank a Volunteer 13 Not too Late to Start Cookie Program 13 Volunteer Thank Yous

14 Congratulations, Gold Award Girl Scouts

18 All Aboard for the Summer of Highest Awards!

19 Community Service and Take Action Projects

19 Do You Know Our Council History?

Not too late to begin your cookie adventures! Page 13

20 Girl Scout Uses Melodies and Lyrics to Help Students with Vocabulary and Reading Skills

21 Homeless Youth Receive a Helping Hand From Troop 883 21 Troop Passes the Flagpole to Younger Girls

General Activities

Get ready for GAM at Casa Mare this spring.

Betsy Kamin President of the Council and Chair of the Board

From the TOP

Spring is a season of renewal and growth, making it the perfect time to think about summer camp and Early Bird membership renewal for Girl Scouts.

Summer camp is just around the corner, and if you haven’t yet registered your Girl Scout for an overnight or day camp, now is the time! Our council offers a variety of camps for girls of all ages at our outstanding facilities. Summer camp is an incredible opportunity for girls to explore the outdoors, build independence, and try new activities–all while making lifelong friendships and having tons of fun.

At camp, girls develop grit and resilience, discovering they are stronger than they ever imagined. In our all-girls environment, they can take charge, build skills through outdoor adventures, and gain leadership experiences that will last a lifetime. Camp also provides a much-needed chance to unplug from technology and connect with nature, fostering creativity, problem-solving abilities, and emotional intelligence.

Our amazing volunteers and camp staff make these unforgettable experiences possible. Their dedication ensures every camper is safe, supported, and empowered to learn, grow, and connect with others. I’m so grateful for their hard work and the impact they have on our girls.

In addition to summer camp, spring is also the time for Early Bird membership renewal. Renewing now allows you to check this important task off your list before the busy back-toschool season arrives. Early Bird renewal is a wonderful way to recommit to the Girl Scout mission of building courage, confidence, and character. Plus, it comes with exciting incentives designed to reward you and your Girl Scout for renewing early. Keep an eye on our GSSJC website in April for details!

As the president of the council and chair of the board, I am continually inspired by the incredible achievements of our Girl Scouts and the dedication of our volunteers. Together, we are creating a sisterhood where girls are empowered with life skills to become critical thinkers, game-changers, and future leaders who make the world a better place.

This spring, I encourage you to take two important steps: renew your Girl Scout’s membership during the Early Bird campaign and register her for one or more of our exciting camps. Both will provide her with amazing opportunities to learn, grow, and shine.

Thank you for being a part of the Girl Scout family!

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Important Dates for the Spring

• March 9 – 15 – Girl Scout Week

• March 12 – Girl Scout Birthday

• March 23 – It’s a wrap! Last day of the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program

• April 12 – Adult Recognition Event and Annual Meeting at Camp Agnes Arnold

• May 18 – Gold Award Ceremony

• May 26 – (Memorial Day) Offices and Shops closed

Where Adventure Begins! Summer Camp 2025

Financial Assistance (Camperships)

All girls who are members of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council may apply for financial assistance to attend overnight and day camp. Visit www.gssjc.org/summercamp for more information.

Meet Your 2025 Camp Sessions!

Misty Seahorses

You can't do THAT at Camp!

Ranch Cook

Sure Saddles

Trailblazers

CIT/WIT II (Wk 1, Wk 2 either Arnold or Misty)

Arnold Magical Mermaids

Water You Doing Tonight?

Explorer

Half-Blood Training

Survivor Scenarios

Challenge Quest

Casa

Little Bits (Half Week)

Mess-tastic Juniors

Craftopia

Undercover Agents

eQUESTrians

Misty Riders (Wk 1)

Enchanted Horticulture

Firelight and Fairytail (Half Week)

Wanderer

Paddles and Pedals

H-2 Whoa!

Junior

Survivalist

Zip On

CIT/WIT II (Wk 2)

Little Bits

Project Princess Mini

Horsin' Around Mini

Explorer Mini

InSPAration Mini

Wanderer Mini

Camp Chaos

Misty Riders (Half Week)

Me and My Gal and Me and My Guy

Daisy Day

Give her a summer like no other!

Camp is a place where a girl can make new friends, explore the world around her, and discover something she can’t wait to do again. It’s a place where transformation happens. In an environment created just for her, a girl learns real life skills, develops self-esteem while gaining a sense of independence and community.

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto offers summer overnight camp at three different camp properties. Each camp provides a unique experience to suit your Girl Scout's interests. Visit our camp pages at www.gssjc.org/summercamp for more details about what your girl should expect to discover at each camp.

How to Register

Registration is open! Sessions are filling fast, so be sure to register early to get into your first choice, but make sure you have a second and third choice just in case!

Dr. Zoolittle

Magic Gardeners

Horsin' Around

Ranch Cook

Vaulting 1

Sure Saddles

eQUESTrians

Home on the Range

Bits & Bridles (Week 1)

Magical Mermaids Night Owls

Explorer

Half-Blood Training

Zip On

Spark

**Crossed out sessions are full. Be sure to sign up before your favorite is gone!**

Project Princess You can't do THAT at Camp!

Voyager

Vaulting 2

eQUESTrians

Trotters

Bits & Bridles (Week 2)

Project Princess Magic Gardeners

Horsin' Around InSPAration

Vaulting 1

Sure Saddles

Trotters

CIT/WIT 1 (Wk 1 starts Wed., Wk 2 at Arnold)

Explorer

Messy Scientist (Half Week)

Ship Wrecked

InSPAration

Basic (WeekSailing 1)

Pirates of the Bay

Sail Aide

You Can't do THAT at Camp!

Pirate's Plunder

Ship Wrecked

Oceans Away

Basic (WeekSailing 2)

Pirates of the Bay Sail Aide

Messy Scientist (Half Week)

Ranch Explorers

Horsin' Around Mystic's Apothecary

Undercover Agents

eQUESTrians

Trailblazers

Firelight and Fairytail (Half Week)

Snapshot

Paddles and Pedals

Explorer

Junior

Survivalist

Zip On

CIT/WIT 1 (Wk 2)

Sample of Camp Sessions

See all sessions available at www.gssjc.org/summercamp

Casa Mare Misty Meadows Ranch Camp Agnes Arnold

Oceans Away-Cadette

Do you love the ocean and all kinds of sea creatures? Have you met Serena the mermaid? Explore the ocean from Casa Mare to learn all about sea life and sea plants--even imagine life under the sea! Then take a trip out of camp to visit The Aquarium to explore even more! You'll also get to do all your favorite traditional camp activities like swim in the pool and sing camp songs!

Week: 6 Cost: $800

Pirates of the Bay-Juniors

Yo Ho Ho! Calling all pirates for a week of rule bending, land running, treasure hunting fun! You and your friends will hunt treasure at night, raid the galley, create art and more! You might even see some other pirates at camp with you that you can run amok with! You'll also get to enjoy all of your favorite traditional camp activities during your week at camp.

Weeks: 5, 6 Cost: $800

Ship Wrecked-Cadette

Travel to the beautiful land of Casa to enjoy a camp session "stranded" by the Galveston Bay. You'll enjoy searching for treasure around camp and sleeping under the stars by the ocean. Since you've been shipwrecked, you may even have to forage for your own food around camp and cook over a fire you built yourself!

Weeks: 5, 6 Cost: $800

Basic Sailing- Cd/Sr/Ambas

Want to learn how to sail the open seas? Are you interested in being a Mariner? This is the session for you! Learn how to rig and sail a Sunfish sailboat. You will learn boat safety, injury prevention, knot tying and more. This is a physically and mentally demanding activity. Be prepared to be challenged and have fun. Basic Sailing is a two-week session. Girl Scouts must be 11 years of age or older and have successfully passed the GSSJC Proficient Swimmer and Advanced Swimmer Test. For questions contact customerservice@sjgs.org.

Weeks: 5 and 6 Cost: $1,600

Messy Scientist-Brownie

Dive into a world of bubbling potions, exploding volcanoes, and gooey experiments. Each day, girls will don their lab coats and goggles to concoct crazy creations, make slimy substances, and uncover the secrets of messy science. From slime-making to erupting soda geysers, every activity promises thrills, spills, and lots of laughter. When you're not in the lab you'll have fun doing traditional camp activities! This is a half-week session.

Week: 7 Cost: $400

Little Bits-Brownie

First-time campers - this one's for you! This is a great introductory session for Brownies who are not quite ready for a full camp session, but still want a taste of what Misty Meadows Ranch is all about. You will tour the barn, make horse treats, and go on one led pony ride. This is a half-week session.

Weeks: 2, 3 Cost: $400

You Can't do THAT at Camp!-Junior

Do you get excited about trying new things? If the answer is yes this session is for you! You'll get to participate in non traditional camp activities like staying up late to watch a movie, making your own face masks, listening to music, making messes, and more as you bust the myths of what you may *think* you can't do at camp, and don't worry you can still do all your favorite traditional camp activities too!

Weeks: 1, 5 Cost: $750

Trailblazers-Cadette/Senior

Do you have some riding experience but want to go further while still enjoying all your favorite camp activities? Immerse yourself in horses during this session and review basic skills, play arena games, and be introduced to trotting. This session includes riding in the arena and ground school lessons everyday. Prerequisite: To register for this session you must have been recommended for Level Red at the end of your 2024 camp session.

Weeks: 1, 7 Cost: $750

Magical Mermaids-Brownies

Splish, splash and have a blast while swimming in the pool, canoeing on Shadow Lake, and playing water games! The only thing missing from this session is a tail and gills! This is the perfect week long session for Brownies who have come to camp before and and want to spend a full week having fun!

Weeks: 1, 4 Cost: $725

Explorer-Junior

Explore Camp to discover the fun of the great outdoors! This classic summer camp session will fill the week with campfires, swim parties, camp explorations, and more. All girls entering grades 4-5 this fall will have the opportunity to choose their own adventure during their time at camp. All campers will participate in swimming, nature program, arts and crafts, campfires, cookouts, and camp sing alongs!

Weeks: 1, 4, 7 Cost: $725

Paddles and Pedals-Cadettes

Do you have land AND sea legs? Show off your paddling skills with canoeing and kayaking. Then hop on a bike and take on overnight trip to a sister camp for some fun! Note: Girl must be able to show competency in riding a two-wheel bicycle (no training wheels) in order to ride to a sister camp. Non-riders will be driven.

Weeks: 2, 7 Cost: $725

Challenge Quest- Senior/Ambas

Campers will embark on an exhilarating adventure at the state of-the-art Adventure Park! Discover how to push your limits near the treetops, fostering teamwork and camaraderie with new camp friends. Engage in a variety of favorite camp activities on the ground, from swimming and archery to arts and crafts. Girls must weigh between 70 lbs and 250 lbs AND 70 inches tall standing.

Week: 1 Cost: $725

Camp Packs 2025

Available for overnight and day camps. $35

Send your camper a fun camp pack for the summer. It includes a foldable backpack, pink giraffe, and a Girl Scout notebook with pen! Order your camp pack during registration or contact Customer Service at 713-292-0300 or customerservice@sjgs.org.

We’re Hiring!

Do you want to spend late May to early August making memories by working at summer overnight camp or day camp? Candidates must be at least 16 years of age or older, most positions require candidates to be 18 years of age or older.

Overnight camp hiring is in full swing already and we can’t wait to see your application for our variety of entry level positions including camp counselor, equestrian staff, lifeguard, and more! We have leadership team positions open for assistant camp directors, program directors, aquatics director, and more! Working at overnight camp means you have the opportunity to experience all three of our overnight camp programs at Misty Meadows Ranch, Camp Agnes Arnold, and Casa Mare.

Day camp hiring opens on January 6 for camp counselors, assistant camp directors, and camp directors. Day camp staff will either work at Katy Mills Mall or Program Place for Girls.

We are always looking for qualified healthcare providers to help keep our campers healthy and safe at camp. Qualified individuals must be certified or licensed as a physician, PA, nurse practitioner, RN, LPN, EMT, paramedic, CNA, or equivalent. Certification and training in MESH (Mental Emotional Social Health) fields are also beneficial.

Sunday Nurses at Summer Camp –In addition to our staffed medical team, we are also looking for volunteer nurses to assist with check-in at summer overnight camps. Spend Sunday afternoons from 1 – 6 p.m. helping with health screenings and medication intake. Email customerservice@sjgs.org for more information.

Council Day Camp

Make This Summer Unforgettable at Girl Scout Day Camp!

Looking for a summer adventure filled with songs, games, crafts, and unforgettable memories? Girl Scout Day Camp has it all! This exciting program is the perfect place for girls to make new friends, try new activities, and earn badges while having fun. Campers can choose between two convenient locations this year: Program Place for Girls in Central Houston or the Katy Mills Resource Center at Katy Mills Mall

Each week-long session runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., making it a great option for families seeking a full day of engaging activities. Brownies and Juniors will earn badges tailored to the theme of the week, while Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can focus on developing leadership skills and earning hours toward awards or projects they’re working on. Campers will need to bring their own lunch, but snacks are provided twice daily to keep everyone energized.

Every day camp is unique, offering its own traditions and surprises. At Katy Mills Day Camp, the camper who wins the first game of the day gets to spin the wheel of doom, sending counselors into hilarious "shenanigans" like getting a pie in the face or wearing pool noodle arms for the day. Meanwhile, campers at Program Place for Girls will enjoy trips to Levy Park, complete with splash pad fun and outdoor games.

Don’t let your girl miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience where she can explore, create, and grow all summer long. Spots fill quickly, so secure your camper’s place at Girl Scout Day Camp today!

Session Theme Let ‘em Cook! Space Explorers Into the Spotlight Spy Academy Camp Quest Sisters Around the World Art Adventurers

Brownies Badge Earned (going into 2nd or 3rd grade) Snacks

Junior Badge Earned (going into 4th or 5th grade)

Science Adventurer Making Friends

Meals

How to Register

Scan QRCode to register using UltraCamp. For questions about day camp, please contact daycamp@sjgs.org.

Day Camp Session Descriptions

Let ‘em Cook

Learn the basics of the culinary arts and master a collection of simple recipes including healthy snacks and sweet treats. At the end of the week participate in a friendly cooking competition. May the best chef win!

Space Explorers

Do you love learning about stars and planets? Join us for a funfilled week of exploring our solar system and more! Get to know the stories behind the constellations through the Western zodiac. We’ll also learn about the inspiring women that have advanced space science publicly and behind the scenes.

Into the Spotlight

Work with your fellow Girl Scouts to write a play based off a popular story! Create the set, props, and costumes. Practice your lines and put on a dazzling show for your parents at the end of the week!

Spy Academy

Learn the mysterious skills of a spy like writing in code and using invisible ink! Get to know famous spies from history and practice solving puzzles like them. The week will wrap up with the opportunity to solve a camp mystery.

Camp Quest

Join us for a magical week of fantasy adventure! You and your fellow Girl Scouts will help create your own fantasy world for an immersive storytelling game experience. Team up with fellow campers to create a group of adventurers to defeat bad guys, solve puzzling challenges, and save the day!

Sisters Around the World

Explore Girl Scouting around the world by learning about the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and trying their Girl Scouting traditions. Visit India, Mexico, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and more!

Art Adventurers

Discover your favorite form of art at camp while explore different forms of art! Sculpt with clay, paint on canvas, make a collage, and more. Show off your masterpieces at the end of the week to your family! The only limit is your imagination.

Volunteer-Led Day and Twilight Camp

Get Ready for a Summer of Fun!

Our amazing volunteers are hard at work creating incredible summer experiences for girls across the council. The camps listed below are volunteer-led and supported by council staff to ensure a season full of Girl Scout adventures and fun. Whether you’re interested in signing up your girl or volunteering to help make these camps unforgettable, we’re here to help! Use the contact information provided for each camp or reach out to GSSJC Customer Service for more details.

Bay Area Day Camp - Camp Happy

Let's get Fired Up for Camp Happy 2025! Join us at Bay Area Park to kick off the summer singing songs, playing fun outdoor games, and creating awesome crafts, along with trying your hand at archery, canoeing, and many other fun activities throughout the day!

Where: Seabrook area

When: June 3 to June, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: $25-125 (price varies based on age and parent volunteer participation)

Deadline: May 18

Contact: General badccamphappy@gmail.com Registration camphappy@gmail.com

Register: Stay tuned for details about online registration via Cheddar Up. Shirt and patch are not guaranteed for late registrants.

Outta This World Twilight Camp

Cast off into the Milky Way as campers work together to navigate its treacherous depths, engaging in STEAM-focused experiments, hands-on ship designs, and much more! We’re looking for the hidden treasures of the Galaxy while trying not to be captured by the evil space pirate Captain Nebula and his Dark Star fleet. This camp guarantees action, adventure, and discovery waiting for you at every turn!

Where: Seabrook Area

When: June 16 to June 20; 3 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $30 to 80 (price varies based on age and parent volunteer participation)

Deadline: May 31

Contact: outtathisworldcamp@gmail.com

Register: CheddarUp at https://outta-this-world-twilightcamp-2025.cheddarup.com or email outtathisworldcamp@gmail.com.

Camp Dreamcatcher

Movies and Leadership Badge

Learn and earn badges while learning leadership skills. Different movie theme each day. Movies include How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch, Never-ending Story, Smurfs and Wicked. Enjoy your favorite new movie characters while having fun, crafts, and snacks.

Where: Firefly Trails, Cypress Area

When: June 26 to June 28; 6 – 9 p.m.

Cost: $40 to 60 (price varies based on parent volunteer participation)

Deadline: May 25

Contact: gs.campdreamcatcher@gmail.com

Register: https://2025-camp-dreamcatcher.cheddarup.com or email gs.campdreamcatcher@gmail.com for more information.

Northampton Day Camp Cruising Around the World (Take 2)

Join us as we visit exciting places and experience all the fun a cruise has to offer in a way only Girl Scouts can do! Campers will participate in different program each day, including swimming, fishing, archery, and more.

Where: Klein Trails, Spring Area

Dates: July 7 to July 11; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: $50-60 (price varies based on parent volunteer participation)

Deadline: April 6

Contact: NorthamptonDayCamp@gmail.com

Register: Girls and volunteers must register at the park during our one-day registration. Line for volunteers will open at 1 p.m. and non-volunteers start at 2 p.m. Registration forms will be posted on our Facebook group (Northampton Day Camp 2025) or email us for details.

NW/Jersey Village Twilight Camp –Mystery at Twilight

This camp is for Girl Scouts in first through sixth grades. Girls will play games, learn new songs, do crafts, solve a mystery to earn a badge, have snow cones every day, and participate in a parade on Friday evening.

Where: Jersey Village Area

Dates: July 14 to July 18; 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Cost: $40 to 50 (price varies based on age and parent volunteer participation)

Deadline: June 23

Contact: jerseyvillagetwilightcamp@gmail.com

Register: Send registration form and money to Lynda Starbuck at 11211 Evensong, Cypress, TX 77429. Please email jerseyvillagetwilightcamp@gmail.com for the form and more information.

Golden Coast Twilight Camp –STEAM Camp

A weeklong STEAM camp, where girls will spend the week exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and end the week with a little mayhem!

Where: Golden Coast, Beaumont

When: July 21 to July 25; 6 – 9 p.m.

Cost: TBD

Deadline: May 23

Contact: goldencoasttwilight@gmail.com

Register: Registration will begin April 1 through CheddarUp. Keep an eye out on the Golden Coast Community Facebook group for more information or feel free to reach out via email.

In the month of April, we encourage you to show your appreciation to volunteers in Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council.

Write a personal note on the back and deliver it to a volunteer who has made an impact on you or your Girl Scout!

Troop Leader

More Ways to Say Thank You to Volunteers

April is National Volunteer Month, and this year, we’re celebrating 50 years of National Volunteer Week from April 20–26.

Girl Scouts, their families, and volunteers are encouraged to find ways to say “thank you” to the volunteers that serve locally for their troop, Community, or Region. Whether you have just five minutes or five hours to plan, here are some ways you can appreciate the volunteers that have made an impact on your time with Girl Scouts this year.

2025 Cookie Program

Embrace the Possibilities!

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is more than just cookies–it’s a journey of confidence, business skills, and friendships. Each package sold is a stepping stone toward whatever future a Girl Scout dreams of. Whether it’s earning an adorable panda plush, learning new skills, making new friends, going on exciting trips, or giving back to their community, Girl Scouts set bold goals for cookie season–and nothing stands in their way. With your support, these budding entrepreneurs are building skills, chasing dreams, and making a difference. The possibilities are truly endless! Find everything you need to know in our online Cookie Guide at www.gssjc.org/ cookies or scan QR Code.

It's Not Too Late to Get Started

• Register as a Girl Scout for the 2025 membership year.

• Pick up materials from your troop cookie manager.

• Complete and sign a Parent Permission and Responsibility Form.

Customer Care information

Do you have questions about the Digital Cookie site, order status, and customer support? Visit https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/help

Questions about Girl Scout access to Digital Cookie, cookie program guidelines and practices, or more information regarding the cookie program? Contact GSSJC Customer Care Department at 713-292-0300 or cookies@sjgs.org.

Gold Award Girl Scouts

The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. The award recognizes girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects. Since 1916, girls have successfully pursued the highest award, an act that indelibly marks them as accomplished members of their communities and the world.

Rimsha Ali worked to raise awareness about breast cancer in her religious community for her Take Action project. She planned and hosted six information sessions in three different languages which included presentations by doctors and breast cancer survivors. Rimsha brought free mammogram screenings to her community. She held smaller sessions to highlight the importance of screening for prostate cancer.

Shefalika Arul taught orphaned children in India how to play the piano as a coping mechanism and confidence builder. After sending the orphanage an electric keyboard and piano lesson books, she taught about 24 lessons over a six-month period to eight students via Zoom. She recorded half of the lessons and posted them on YouTube for global access. A group will provide music teachers who specialize in different instruments to continue teaching the students.

Caeli Bridges worked to increase awareness and knowledge about mental health issues for teenage girls as part of her Take Action project. She and her team created a Girl Talk presentation, which was later published as a Start the Conversation podcast. She also created a positive affirmation packet and held a balloon release. The Precious Pearls group will continue to give Girl Talk presentations.

Kaylee Buffo designed and built a nature trail in a wooded area near the YMCA of Southeast Texas. The trail also provides an opportunity for the public to learn how to identify plants along the trail and practice “Leave No Trace” principles. She and her team built three bridges, posted plant identification and Leave No Trace signs, along with a welcome sign, and created trail surveys. She promoted the trail during the YMCA’s fall festival.

America Cadena aimed to focus on bringing creativity back in children by hosting art workshops at a local daycare. Each session taught a different skill which included stability, selfcontrol, leadership, entrepreneurship, compassion, communication, and confidence. The center was impressed with the feedback and will continue to use her lesson plans annually.

Reya Chandran, after learning to deal with her own allergies, focused her project on increasing the awareness of allergies and educating people about them. She designed a website with articles about all aspects of allergies including how to prevent/deal with reactions, allergy testing, and allergy treatments, along with quizzes at the end of each article to see what was learned. An inperson event and presence on Instagram also increased her impact.

Olivia Chang saw the need to assist elders in navigating fast-changing technology and partnered with a school club to create an eight-week course on technology. The course was held at Brookdale Senior Living. The school club, Generational Youth Humanitarian Organization, will continue these monthly classes. Olivia posted videos of the classes on YouTube so more will have access to them.

Ariana Conant saw the lack of creative writing instruction in her local schools so she was inspired to host six monthly writing workshops at her local library. The workshops taught different genres including fantasy adventure, science fiction, poetry, and realistic fiction with presentations from three local authors about their writing experiences and overcoming writers' block. Team members will be continuing the workshops monthly and keeping their website updated.

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Kaitlin Davis loved playing Gaga Ball at church camp and wanted to bring this enjoyable, outside game to the youth in her community by building a Gaga Pit in a local public park. Signage addresses the importance of giving children a reason to get outside, be physically active, and socialize while their Opening Day event included a tournament. The city of Sour Lake will continue to host annual Gaga Ball tournaments.

Janvie Deshpande wanted to help lowincome students gain access to proper music education for her Take Action project. She partnered with the Houston Youth Symphony and its CODA program that works with low-income schools. Janvie taught students how to play the violin and created lesson plans with instructional videos. These lesson plans and videos are available on YouTube.

Ava Garza was challenged with public speaking so she decided to create workshops and resources for high schoolers that focused on building confidence and teaching practical communication skills. Hosting her workshops, lesson plans, and materials on a website ensures that it is accessible nationally and internationally to all individuals who wish to improve their public speaking skills.

Abby Georgson partnered with Bahr Marine Ecology Lab to educate high school students about trash in the ocean, along coastlines, and the impacts this pollution has on the environment, animals, and humans. Abby and her team led an art activity that used cleaned beach trash and also cleaned up the beach. The high school teachers and Bahr Lab continue to display the students’ projects and plan to continue teaching her lesson plan into the future.

Adithi Gorisipati was concerned about the lack of required first aid knowledge for teenagers in public schools. She developed a workshop that was held inperson three times and also online. The project website includes her informational video, a range of scenarios, and quizzes for each section which make it available worldwide and project materials were given to the Red Cross for continued use.

Audra Grassi sought to boost the confidence of children who suffer from hair loss. She partnered with the Pretty Hare Salon and Children with Hair Loss to host two “cut-a-thons.” Attendees received a free haircut, and their loose hair went to Children with Hair Loss. The nonprofit uses the hair for wigs they give to children. Audra also created an awareness video and showed it during the events. The hair salon plans to repeat her cut-a-thon every year.

Olivia Guyre connected with local schools and families to collect donated food for children in her area because schools that normally provided the children free lunches were closed. She and her team collected enough food for five lunches during a summer camp for food-insecure children. They also prepared five different healthy snacks and taught the children how to make them, giving them recipes to take home. A Girl Scout troop with younger girls will continue her project every summer.

Kaitlyn Haynes noticed a barren garden space at Wertheimer Middle School and the lack of gardening opportunities for the students. She built six planter boxes and refurbished existing boxes, created nine informational videos about native plants, and hosted a community gardening event where attendees assisted with filling the planters. Three of her team members, teachers/staff, agreed to sustain her project through the school’s Gardening Club.

Rosie Heghinian developed accessible musical education and activities for children. With one of her music teachers, she created a music curriculum to get kids moving and thinking about music then taught those courses to children at the Santa Maria Hostel which houses rehabilitating moms and their kids. She loaded her lesson plans and videos to her website and then shared it with other children’s organizations.

Sahana Karthik designed a literacy project to help children with cancer who lose time in the classroom due to medical procedures. She organized an onsite library at the Halo House, a temporary apartment complex for the children’s families. Sahana filled the library with books, then planned and hosted literacy workshops for the children and their families.

Jhanvi Kodikanti partnered with Texana, a center for developmental disability services, to create fun ways for children to develop important life skills through crafting. She and her team created several craft kits with guided activities and held workshops for the center’s clients. She also designed an overview book that the center can use.

Navya Makkapati taught students in the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District about the importance of disposing of electronic waste sustainably. She created a game for three grade-level groups. Moreover, she partnered with the CFISD Technology Center to hold an electronic waste drive, drawing more than 100 families resulting in 400 electronic items donated for recycling.

Elsa Mawani was inspired by her love of reading to provide educational support to children who miss school due to hospitalization. With her team, she collected 775 books and created a literacy website with an anonymous feedback survey, literacy games, and read-aloud videos of her reading volunteers. She made brochures with QR codes linking to the website so resources are available for the hospital staff and future volunteers.

Bailey Meeves wanted to counteract the summer reading slump in her small community, so she created a safe place for kids of all ages to get free books. She and her community built a large library inside a church and a free tiny library in the church parking lot, open 24/7, with a huge selection of books to choose from. The 145 children who live close by can easily and safely walk to the church to get books and continue to learn year-round.

Ava Moore had a concern for the wasting of water and lack of conservation in her community. She partnered with Houston Public Works to hand out 50 toilet tank displacement inserts which save water with each flush. Presentations at middle and upper school assemblies educated over 400 students about the importance of water conservation and how they can make a difference.

Ava Moore wanted to give refugee and immigrant elementary aged children a safe place to practice English. She partnered with Prestige Learning Institute to hold an ESL Summer Camp for 96 children which included art projects and literacy activities. The lesson plans and videos will continue to be used by the institute and others online.

Sanya Muraka helped seniors with dementia express themselves and feel joy in doing activities. With her team, she planned and held about 30 art and play therapy sessions at the Sinceri Senior Living Center which included a variety of arts and crafts, live and recorded music sessions, and the playing of various board and other games. A binder with sessions will enable the center to continue offering this to their clients in Houston.

Annie Nguyen partnered with Clear Lake volleyball to raise awareness about childhood obesity. She and her 18 volunteers planned and led two volleyball camps for kindergarteners through seventh graders, providing fun physical activities, a nutritional presentation, and healthy snacks. She also created brochures and flyers and distributed them at little free libraries and two local schools. Her website provides access to the resources.

Katherine Page had a vision to bring the sport of archery to the youth in her community to motivate them to get outside more. She partnered with the YMCA of Southeast Texas to build a fully equipped outdoor archery range at their facility for her Take Action project. The range will encourage outdoor activities and be used for fall festivals, summer camps, and more as it is available by reservation by other community youth groups.

Ella “Leo” Samuel led her team to create a hybrid, in-person, and digital wildlife trail at Casa Mare to encourage Girl Scouts to learn about conservation and develop an appreciation for wildlife. She created and strategically placed five trail markers with QR codes around the camp. The QR codes link to GSSJC’s Community pages that provide information about plants and animals native to the area. She and her team also planted two pecan trees to replace trees that were lost.

Molly Shanahan created videos, designed to develop habits to support sustainability, on the topics of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, capitalism, and ideas for their school and home. Posters were created and placed around the school to lead the students to 28 posts on various locations to raise awareness of ways to take care of our environment.

Hazel Smith wanted to help people with degenerative brain disorders after the diagnosis of a family friend with dementia. She visited a memory care facility to read poetry and listen to music with residents. She then created a curriculum to show others how to recreate her project at other facilities. Hazel held weekly sessions that led to residents recognizing and greeting her with song titles. The IB Diploma Programme at her school will continue her project.

Zane Smith-Bradford focused her project on educating parents of children who are clients at the Sole-Ana Stables about equine assisted therapy and its benefits. She created a parent brochure with detailed information about the exercises and designed a coloring book for the children. Her project resulted in improved parent involvement. The organization will continue to provide her brochure and coloring book to its clients and families.

Avery Stephens partnered with Montgomery Elementary to research, plan, and create Pre-K Bridge Boxes which included school supplies, pre-k curriculum, additional learning tools, and instructions. They provided over 250 bridge boxes, using both English and Spanish, to preschool students at three elementary schools.

Pragya Vetri designed a preschool fire safety curriculum because she was concerned about the amount of house fires in her community. The curriculum includes lesson plans and safety games. She and her team also wrote and illustrated a children’s book, created posters for the school, and made three fire safety. Pragya read the book to the students, presented the curriculum to the school, and collected all the resources into a website.

Kaili Vogt, inspired by her love of sailing, planned a way to give potential Mariners a deeper understanding of sailing concepts. The Quizlet flash cards that she created gave them a way to collaborate to learn skills, get to know their peers and aides, and learn to work as a team. The cards are available to other Mariner Programs across the U.S. and interested sailing students at no charge.

Annie Villa worked with Mandell Park to educate Houstonians about native plants and the biodiversity they foster to earn her Gold Award. She placed QR codes around the park that led park-goers to webpages she designed. The webpages include information on native plants, photos of the plants, and a plant scavenger hunt. She gave two presentations to students to raise awareness about the native plants’ importance to Houston’s ecosystem.

Ariana Williams focused on spreading awareness of the suicide and crisis hotline 988 among students and teachers at the South Early College High School. She directly targeted the 391 students with inperson presentations, distribution of wallet sized cards about 988, and a social media campaign using the project’s Instagram account. Her project has become part of the school’s permanent curriculum.

Samantha Winder partnered with the Brazosport School District to create a STEM activity resource library to more than 100 elementary and middle school teachers. The library consists of more than 30 online activity lessons hosted in the BISD curriculum website for teachers to download. She and her team also prepared and delivered hands-on-learning kits for teachers to check out and use in their classrooms.

Isabelle Zaske has enjoyed thrifting her entire life, so she wanted to persuade her peers to donate their clothing to avoid fast-fashion choices. She and her team posted an online map of where to thrift in Houston and built a clothing rack to hold sustainable thrift clothes for the student closet at her high school and hosted a clothing swap at the school. The Climate Club will host the clothing swaps annually and the student closet will remain open.

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All Aboard for the Summer of Highest Awards!

Did you know that most girls who successfully earn their Highest Awards earn them during the summer? Follow these steps to earn your Highest Award this summer. Note: This timeline is completely optional. Girls can work on and complete their Highest Awards any time during the year. Current fifth, eighth, and 12th graders should be aware of upcoming Highest Awards deadlines. Learn more about Highest Awards and Take Action projects on the Highest Awards Online Community!

March q Complete your Junior Journey material.

q Learn about and brainstorm a Take Action project.

q Complete your Cadette Journey material.

q Learn about and brainstorm a Take Action project.

April

q Complete your Journey Take Action project.

May q Review all Bronze Award material on the Highest Awards Online Community.

q Brainstorm a Bronze Award Take Action project. Contact local community experts to refine your project.

q Complete your Journey Take Action project.

q Review all Silver Award material on the Highest Awards Online Community.

q Brainstorm a Silver Award Take Action project. Contact local community experts to refine your project and identify a project advisor/partnering organization.

June q Implement your Bronze Award project. q Complete and submit the Silver Award Project Proposal form via Jotform.

July 1- Project proposal first submission.

JulyAugust q Implement your Bronze Award project. q Implement your Silver Award project.

September q Submit the F-483 Bronze Award Reporting Form.

Sept. 30− Reporting form submission DEADLINE (graduating fifth graders ONLY)

q Submit the F-486 Silver Award Final Report via Jotform.

Sept. 30 − Final report submission DEADLINE (graduating eighth graders ONLY)

Note: Completion of two Journeys OR one Journey and the Silver Award is required for Gold. This timeline covers one Journey.

q Complete your Senior/Ambassador Journey material.

q Learn about and brainstorm a Take Action project.

q Complete your Journey Take Action project.

q Review all Gold Award material on the Highest Awards Online Community.

q Complete Gold Award Orientation online and the corresponding quiz.

q Choose and contact a Gold Award Mentor from the Gold Award mentor Lookbook (link in Gold Award Orientation completion email).

q Partner with your Gold Award mentor to brainstorm a Gold Award Take Action project. Contact local community experts to refine your project and identify a project advisor/partnering organization.

q Complete and submit the Gold Award Project Proposal form via GoGold.

July 1 − Project proposal first submission DEADLINE (graduating 12th graders ONLY)

q Implement your Gold Award project.

q Submit the Gold Award Final Report via GoGold.

Sept. 30 − Final report submission DEADLINE (graduating 12th graders ONLY)

Community Service and Take Action Projects

Have you completed a community service or Take Action project this membership year? Share it with us here! You can share an individual, troop/group, Community, or Region project through this form. We want to hear all about how we as Girl Scouts are making the world a better place! Projects submitted through this form have the chance to be highlighted in a future Golden Link.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should I complete this form if I am doing a community service or Take Action project not associated with a Girl Scout award? If you are completing your community service or Take Action project as a Girl Scout, whether for a Girl Scout award or not, please share it on this form!

2. Who should complete this form for troop/group, Community, or Region projects? The volunteer leading the project should complete this form at the troop/group, Community, and Region levels. In many (but not all) cases, this will be a troop/group, Community, or Region-level volunteer. A good question to ask yourself is, was I the contact person for this project? If so, please fill out the form! If not, please reach out to the project’s contact person to make sure they are planning to fill out the form!

3. Is this form required? No, this form is not required to complete a community service or Take Action project, or to earn a related Girl Scout award. However, we highly recommend that you complete this form so we can learn more about how our girls and volunteers are making the world a better place as Girl Scouts! Plus, all project submitted through this form will have the opportunity to be highlighted in a future Golden Link!

Do You Know Our Council History? Learn ALL About It At the Museum!

By Sharon Timmons

In case you did not know, many exhibits at the Goodykoontz Museum of Girl Scout History, located in Program Place for Girls, display much of the history of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council.

In addition to historical exhibits, the museum hosts fun, hands-on activities for visitors. Museum admission is always free, and no reservations are needed. The museum’s hours of operation are the same as the Girl Scout Shop located in the same building.

Exhibits are designed to appeal to all ages and cover council history from its beginnings to today. The displays are changed periodically, which means that every visit to the museum can be different!

Behind the scenes, the 20-plus members of the Council History Committee (CHC) are continually working to enhance the visitor experience. Last year, the committee made several changes.

One new feature at the museum is the free audio tour. Visitors can use their cellphones to scan QR codes posted for each exhibit. This allows them to listen to a one- to two-minute commentary recorded by CHC members, many of whom have previously served as museum docents. As new exhibits are added, they will also include QR codes for the commentaries.

The CHC also added the popular “Give Away” table. After touring the museum, visitors can now take a piece of Girl Scout history with them as they leave. The “freebies” include excess patches, pins, and historical items no longer needed for the museum collection, and more.

Next, committee members displayed their creativity by designing a museum patch last year, which is now for sale in the Girl Scout Shop. The new patch has a light green background and features Valerie, the wooden Girl Scout cutout that greets museum visitors. Valerie is outfitted in a historical uniform and holds a travel bag with a welcome message.

Additionally, the history committee joined GSSJC's online community. The History and Museum Online Community page contains basic information concerning the museum, announcements about new exhibits and events, and articles on council history, including a timeline of significant dates and lists of past GSSJC presidents and chief executive officers. Use this QR code to access the webpage.

To bring this history to life, the history committee members work diligently each week to plan new exhibits, archive paper materials for research, and accept donations of patches, pins, uniforms, and other historical items. These contributions help grow the museum’s collection.

Properly caring for the collection is no small job. A recent inventory showed the museum has more than 300,000 historical objects and paper archival items. Of that number, 770 items are displayed at the museum, with 187 items at other council properties. There is much more to see, so plan a visit now!

Girl Scout Uses Melodies and Lyrics to Help Students with Vocabulary and Reading Skills

Katerina Escobar first noticed she struggled with reading skills in the fourth grade. The other students in her classroom could grasp concepts and summarize what they read; she could not. After asking for extra help from her teacher, she soon discovered her reading problem stemmed from poor reading comprehension. Katerina needed to build her vocabulary skills to become a better reader. Now a high school senior at St. Agnes Academy in Houston, the Ambassador Girl Scout has designed a solution for elementary school students who struggle with reading comprehension as she did.

Katerina created sing-along songs featuring grade-level vocabulary words to help the elementary students at Houston’s St. John Paul II Catholic School and around the world to improve their reading skills in a fun way. She recently earned a Gold Award for her efforts.

The Gold Award is the highest award that Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts can earn. This prestigious award helps girls develop leadership skills as they serve their communities. Girls are required to create Take Action projects that address the root cause of issues they are passionate about by executing sustainable solutions. Earning the award often makes girls stand out for college admissions, internships, and scholarships. Many Gold Award Girl Scouts have received admission to top colleges and universities.

Alongside writing and performing the songs, she produced videos using Disney characters (with their approval) on her YouTube channel, Singable Words. Students can view these engaging videos, sing along, and take quizzes on her website to test their vocabulary knowledge. When students pass, they receive a certificate. “Vocabulary is crucial. Readers cannot understand what they are reading without knowing what most words mean,” Katerina said. While researching this issue, she learned that about 10 million children have difficulty learning to read. Between 90-95% of these children can overcome their reading impairment if they receive appropriate learning tools at early ages, according to researchers.

Katerina’s project highlights the importance of vocabulary in reading comprehension. She carefully selected vocabulary words for her songs and accompanied them on the piano, guitar, and ukulele. Her project advisor, a fifth-grade teacher, reviewed the chosen words, and Katerina's team assisted in creating a list of synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences to go with the videos.

Katerina then brought her guitar to the classroom and performed the Singable Word songs for the fourth graders. She also showed them the videos, which were received positively by the students. Their enthusiastic response validated her project and motivated her to write more songs and create more videos. Each student received a flyer with a QR code linking to her YouTube channel. At that time, Katerina had written 25 songs, but she currently has a catalog of 50 and is writing 25 more. Her goal is to produce 100 songs and expand her audience to include other grades.

Katerina said the most challenging and time-consuming part of the project was learning to create high-quality videos and recordings. Sometimes, the lighting and audio in the videos were off. With the help of her team, she resolved these issues.

Another challenge she faced was keeping students engaged throughout the videos. Katerina and her team observed that students would click out of the videos before finishing them. They needed to adjust quickly to retain their audience. They experimented with different Canva templates and thumbnails until they found one that resonated with the students.

Katerina transformed her songs by making them more upbeat by using different music keys and adding livelier, interactive lyrics. She also included popular Disney characters to create a "wow" factor. Before starting, Katerina and her team researched whether they could use the trademarked materials. They could use the Disney clips, but not the audio, so Katerina dubbed the voices herself. As a result, her YouTube channel has grown significantly, reaching 6,000 subscribers, exceeding her goal of 150.

Katerina reflected on her experience, noting that she learned she is "quite skilled" at project planning and team leadership. “I discovered that trying to handle everything on my own was not only challenging but also inefficient. By embracing collaboration and delegating tasks, I accomplished more and achieved better results.” Additionally, she emphasized the importance of persistence and practice. Although some aspects of the project were time-consuming, she observed improvements in her efficiency and skill level as she persevered.

Katerina is thrilled that her project has helped students improve their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. The viewership of the Singable Words videos continues to grow, and the number of repeat visits indicates that both children and educators find the videos helpful and engaging for language learning. This demonstrates that her project is sustainable and will impact young learners for many years.

Katerina has tapped into multiple learning styles by associating words with melodies and images, ensuring the information resonates with many students. She plans to continue creating songs and videos for Singable Words, even when she goes to college next fall to study business. To learn more about her project, visit her website at https://singablewords.com.

Homeless Youth Receive a Helping Hand From Troop 883

Girl Scouts Zynah B. and Eyana M. of Troop 883 wanted to do something to address the growing population of homeless youth. They organized a donation drive at their school to help homeless youth in the Galveston area, earning a Silver Award for their project. “I’ve always been passionate about this issue,” Zynah said. “We drive down the streets and see kids on the side of the road, and it hurts.”

The girls created a Take Action project called The Helping Hands. The project focused on collecting items to assist homeless youth and educating other students about their plight. Zynah and Eyanna researched homeless youth and created a PowerPoint and posters to increase awareness.

As part of their research, the girls learned that in the 2020-2021 school year, more than 93,000 Texas students were homeless, and 15% of those were without a parent or guardian, according to the Youth Homelessness Resource Center of Texas.

The girls worked with their project advisor, who oversees the Teen Leadership group at their middle school in Sugar Land, and met with their school principal. They also contacted the Children’s Center in Galveston and offered to give the nonprofit the donated items they collected through the donation drive. The nonprofit provides housing for children and youth who are survivors of abandonment, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Zynah created content and conducted the classroom presentations, while Eyana gathered information and edited the content for the presentations and posters. The girls conducted the donation drive over four weeks. Students donated food, hygiene items, and household essentials like paper plates and storage containers. At the end of the drive, the girls delivered eight boxes containing more than 100 items to the nonprofit.

“Completing this project helped me discover that I love to help people,” Zynah said, adding that she also gained leadership, public speaking, and time management skills. Eyana said the project helped her improve her editing and creative skills. She also learned that she is good at research. If they could change one thing about their project, both girls said it would be to broaden their target audience. “Kids are not the only ones who are struggling on the streets,” Eyana said. “Adults matter just as much.”

Troop Passes the Flagpole to Younger Girls, Teaching Them Flag Ceremony Techniques

Girl Scouts in Troop 125089 have conducted a flag ceremony before every troop meeting since they were Daisies. They have become so skilled at it that a local church has invited them to perform flag ceremonies for Scout Sundays. Flag ceremonies are a tradition in the troop's Girl Scout Community of Tall Pines Hill, and the girls wanted to find a way to keep that tradition alive. They earned a Bronze Award for creating a project that teaches younger Girl Scouts how to perform flag ceremonies.

“Flag ceremonies are excellent leadership opportunities for troops and provide visibility for the Girl Scout program in general,” said Troop Leader Vanessa Skrabanek. “Formal training didn’t exist in our community.”

The troop members who participated in the flag ceremony project are Parker A., Anna D., Gabby F., Megan M., Elouise R., Siena S., Hannah S., Estella V., and Isabella V. The Juniors planned and executed two workshops for Brownies and Juniors. With help from their parents, the troop managed every aspect of the workshops, from securing speakers and sending invitations to writing scripts, ordering supplies, and decorating the venue. The troop held many dinner meetings and practiced several times leading up to the workshops.

After attending a workshop, Troop 125086 performed a flag ceremony last spring at the Court of Awards ceremony for the Tall Pines Community. Troop 125089 had led the flag ceremony for the past two years. “We are excited that younger Girl Scouts will carry on this tradition,” Vanessa said.

In addition to organizing the workshops, Troop 125089 created a flag ceremony guide and script for indoor ceremonies. They also used proceeds from cookie sales to buy a set of flags and flag stands. The troop donated an indoor flag ceremony kit and two outdoor flags to the community.

The girls learned many leadership skills, including how to plan and execute a large project. They set ambitious goals and worked as a team to narrow down the project’s scope. Early in the process, the girls realized that flexibility and perseverance are crucial for success.

Girl and Troop Activities

These are some of the events and activities upcoming this spring. You can find more information on the referenced pages.

Spring Into Family Camp

Leadership in Action Award

DBJCSA March 14-16 Page 23

March 25 Page 26

Spring Fling- Agnes Arnold Spark BJ March 29 Page 25

Girl + 1: Healthy Living

Your Voice, Your World

Wonders of Water Journey

March 29 Page 25

March 29 Page 24

April 5 Page 24

My Dream Life JC April 5 Page 26

My Promise, My Faith Pin Workshop

Girl Scout Doll Collector

DBJCSA April 5 Page 23

DBJ April 26 Page 23

Cadette Connections C April 26 Page 25

GAM 2025 JCSA April 26 Page 25

Fairy Forest Spark BJ April 26 Page 25

Outdoor Adventure Club: Sunset Skyline Kayak Tour SA April 26 Page 27

Think Like an Engineer

First Aid/ CPR/ AED

Composting 101

Heart to Art

April 26 Page 38

April 26 or June 21 Page 26

April 26 Page 29

May 2-4 Page 31

Reptile Rendezvous DBJCSA May 3 Page 28

Rock Stars- Geology Day J May 3 Page 37

Earth Day Celebration DBJCSA May 3 Page 24

OGRE 2025 JCSA May 17 Page 24

Hello Summer Fun Family Camp

DBJCSA May 23-25 Page 23

Babysitting Certification CSA May 31 Page 26

Law Day

Pretend City

Cadette Financial Literacy

Chill Out at Family Camp

How Do I Register For An Event?

May 31 Page 26

June 21 Page 24

June 21 Page 26

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1. Go to www.gssjc.org and click on MyGS. Login with your Girl Scout credentials when prompted.

2. Click on My Events and then Register for Another Event.

3. To search, put in the ZIP code where the event is taking place. Move the search radius to 90 miles. Put the partial or whole title of the event in Keyword, using quotes. Click Search.

4. Click on the event you want. Add the appropriate number of girls and adults. Click Add Events.

5. Choose your registrants and check the credit card box. Follow check out instructions. Tip: If you are a troop leader registering your group, be sure to toggle over to the Troop radio button FIRST when choosing registrants. This will guarantee you continue to see your troop drop-down list when registering a group. R

Have questions? We're here to help! 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. vents, bring Look for this symbol to indicate a virtual program offering.

General Activities

Check Out Family Camp!

Wish you could share a tent or cabin with your parents and siblings at Girl Scout camp? Family camp is the place for you! Family camp is offered several times a year at Camp Pryor and Camp Robinwood. Activities include archery, art and crafts, outdoor games, tie dye, campfire, and more! Parents are encouraged to participate in all activities offered, and a catered dinner is provided Saturday night. Participants can attend as day-only participants or overnight campers. Let us know if you are interested in volunteering to support our family camps.

Upcoming Family Camp Offerings:

Spring Into Family Camp

Camp Robinwood

March 14 – 16

Hello Summer Fun Family Camp Camp Pryor

May 23 – 25

Chill Out at Family Camp Camp Pryor

July 4 – 6

Who: All levels, adults, and tagalongs

Cost: $60/person

Contact: Natalie Jares at customerservice@sjgs.org

My Promise, My Faith Pin Workshop

A My Promise, My Faith event is a Girl Scout activity where girls explore the connection between their personal faith and the Girl Scout Law, allowing them to earn a special pin by reflecting on how the values of their religion align with the principles of being a Girl Scout, like honesty, kindness, and courage. It's a chance to deepen their understanding of both their faith and their Girl Scout commitment. Join the GSSJC Faith Based Initiatives (FBI) Committee as we journey through the requirements for earning the My Promise My Faith pin for all levels.

There is pre-requisite work we would like each girl attending to complete prior to the event. Girls will earn the My Promise, My Faith pin at the end of the event.

Who: All levels

Where: Girl Scout Center, Houston

When: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. – noon

Cost: $10

Contact: Dimonique Lott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Discover Your Role in Girl Scouts Outdoor Adventures!

Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you have a specific talent or interest you'd love to share with young girls? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference with the GSSJC Outdoor Experience Department! We're recruiting volunteers to fill needs that align with their skills and passions. Choose the role that speaks to you, and together, we'll create unforgettable outdoor adventures for girls of all ages.

• Event Organizers: Are you a master planner with a knack for creating memorable experiences? Join our team as an event organizer and bring your creativity to life by planning and executing exciting outdoor activities for our Girl Scouts.

• Equipment Managers: Do you have a keen eye for organization and a love for all things gear-related? Become an equipment manager and ensure that our program supplies and other outdoor essentials are organized, in top condition, and ready for adventure.

• Volunteer Team Members: Are you a natural collaborator who enjoys working with others? Join our team as a volunteer team member and work closely with our dedicated volunteers to support our outdoor programs and activities.

• Outdoor Educators: Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts? Share your knowledge and love for nature as an outdoor educator, guiding girls through hands-on experiences that promote confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Don't see a role that fits your skills? Let us know! We have opportunities for volunteers with a wide range of talents and expertise. No matter which role you choose, you'll play a vital part in empowering girls to discover their potential and develop essential life skills through outdoor exploration.

Contact us at customerservice@sjgs.org to learn more about each role and how you can get involved.

Girl Scout Doll Collector

Do you love dolls? Doll collecting has been a popular hobby for thousands of years. Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal with you to this event, and join the Bluebonnet Bebes Doll Club of Houston and the First Houston Doll Club for a fun afternoon! Earn the Doll Collector patch as you talk with experts about how to care for dolls, view some amazing doll collections, meet dolls from all over the world, make some fun crafts for your own doll, and more! Whether you love modern dolls, antique dolls, teddy bears, fashion dolls, or dolls from different cultures, this will be a fun event for all doll lovers!

Cadettes Seniors, and Ambassadors – if you are interested in doll collecting, we’d love for you to help with this event! Please contact kelliott@sjgs.org for details.

Who:

ⓓ ⓑ ⓙ

adults

When: Saturday, April 26, 1 – 4 p.m.

Cost: $5/girl; Free for adults

Where: Program Place for Girls

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Your Voice Your World Journey in a Day

Engage in activities to receive the Your Voice Your World Journey Award. There will be advocates in attendance to share their advocate experiences and their knowledge of information. Hosted by Region 3

Who: ⓐ

Where: Tomball, 77377

When: Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $25

Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org

Earth Day Celebration with Texas A&M Forestry

Earn your Girl Scout Tree Promise Patch at Camp Agnes Arnold Girl Scouts will get a tree to take home and plant, participate in activities from the Texas A&M Forestry Project Learning Tree and Texas Parks and Wildlife Angler Education Program, and even fish in the lake! Celebrate the Earth and our beautiful camps with other Girl Scouts! Includes Girl Scout Tree Promise Patch and iNaturalist at Girl Scout Camp Patch!

Who: All levels

Where: Camp Agnes Arnold

When: May 3, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cost: $10

Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org

Wonders of Water Brownie Journey

Spend a fun day led by Cadettes while earning your Wonders of Water Journey, minus the Take Action project. These dedicated Cadettes will plan and will lead you in fun activities while they earn their Leadership in Action Award. Please bring a sack lunch as lunch will not be provided. Learning opportunities will be available for adults during Journey event sessions.

Who: ⓑ

Where: Cornerstone Methodist

When: April 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: $20/girl; $5/adult

Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org

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Pretend City

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an adult for the day?! Would you like to live in the city and sit behind the wheel of a real car? Or see what it's like to earn a paycheck and buy your own groceries at HEB? Join us and experience what it’s like to be a grownup by playing in real-life interactive exhibits at the Children's Museum Houston. The price includes a two-hour customized guided tour with GS Curriculum, a special fun patch, a gift shop discount, and the freedom to explore any other exhibits during the remaining museum hours. You may also bring a sack lunch and bathing suit for a picnic in their picnic area and splash pad after the program is over.

Who: ⓑ ⓙ

Where: Children’s Museum of Houston, Houston

When: June 21

Cost: $20/girl; $8/adult

Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org

OGRE 2025: Older Girls R Electrifying!

Discover all the electrifying things offered beyond the troop for older Girl Scouts – and share everything with a friend! This annual event is moving to Casa Mare, so we’ll have plenty of space to spread out and have fun!

In the morning, discover tons of unique older-girl programming as you cruise through booths hosted by representatives from our Special Interest Groups, or SIGs (astronomy, robotics, horseback riding, sailing, archery, dance, riflery, small craft, and backpacking), program partners, and council programs. After a quick lunch by the bay, try some hands-on activities in the afternoon. Choose from a program led by one of the SIGs, learn more about Travel opportunities or Highest Awards, try some STEM activities, or make a craft –it’s all up to you!

Wrap up the day with a bridging ceremony for everyone who is going up to the next level in Girl Scouting.

This event is open to 5th Grade Juniors and up. This is also a “bring a friend” event, and a great place to introduce new members to all the awesomeness that is Girl Scouting! There are so many opportunities available for older girls – it’s Electrifying!

Seniors, and Ambassadors – Do you want to help make a difference for other Girl Scouts and earn Leadership and Service Hours? Do you want to work hard and have FUN while helping put on AMAZING events and opportunities? If so, then join the OGRE Girl Planning Board! Meetings are on the 2nd Sunday of the month, via Zoom, at 4 p.m. Register for the Girl Planning Board: https://bit.ly/OGREGPB

Who: ⓙ (5th grade) ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults

When: May 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Casa Mare

Cost: $10/person (includes lunch)

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Spark Events at Camp

A camp reservation is required for troops that wish to stay overnight at an additional fee, which is not included in this event. Troops attending for only the day are NOT required to make a day-only camp reservation

Spring Fling – Agnes Arnold Spark

Spring into camp for a blooming adventure. Welcome the new season with archery, nature walking, lake activities, and crafts. Bring your eggshells to capture the essence of spring by crafting cascarones. Revitalize in the afternoon by enjoying our provided lunch, then resume your camp experience. Dine in the lodge before gathering around our closing campfire.

Who: ⓑ ⓙ

Where: Camp Agnes Arnold

When: Saturday, March 29, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Cost: $70/girl, $25/adult

Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org

Fairy Forest Spark

Are you ready for adventure? Go on a quest through the enchanted forest! Follow the shimmering trails of sparkling mushrooms to uncover the wizard’s hidden treasure. Craft your own fairy house, mix a delectable potion with mystical ingredients, and test your archery skills to become the hero of Robinwood. Enjoy a delicious lunch and dinner on Saturday. As the day winds down, gather around the campfire to sing songs, roast marshmallows and make s’mores, adding a sweet finish to your magical experience. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Who: ⓑ ⓙ adults

Where: Camp Robinwood

When: April 25 – 26; 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Cost: $70/girls, $25/adults

Contact: Natalie Jares at customerservice@sjgs.org

Girl + 1: Healthy Living

The challenges of today's world don't only affect grown-ups. With that in mind, GSSJC and The Women's Fund are excited to introduce Girl + 1: Healthy Living, a program designed to help Juniors, Cadettes, and their female caregivers on their journey to mental wellness. During this half-day program, participants will receive age-specific information and engaging activities on mental wellness and healthy habits and deepen their understanding of mental and physical wellness. Participants will have the resources to explore, share, and reflect from a space where they can hang out and be themselves. Breakfast, lunch, and a fun patch are included with registration. Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to volunteer and receive council volunteer hours. Interested girl volunteers should email Shannon Crider at scrider@sjgs.org to volunteer.

Who: ⓙ ⓒ adults

Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston

When: Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: $8/person

Contact: Shannon Crider at customerservice@sjgs.org

Cadette Connections

Join Cadettes from across the council for a fun and relaxed weekend. Connect with new people, try out some fun girlplanned activities, or just take some time to chill and hang out with friends. Please note that this is a day-only event, and does not include camping. Troops that wish to camp should make a camping reservation in a unit at Camp Pryor.

This event includes Saturday activities, a patch, and a catered dinner. Participants should bring all other meals or snacks.

Who: ⓒ adults

When: April 26, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Cost: $35/girl; $20/adult

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Cadettes – Are you in at least the 7th grade? Do you want to help make a difference for other Girl Scouts and earn leadership and service hours? Do you want to work hard and have FUN while helping put on AMAZING events and opportunities? Join the Cadette Connections Girl Planning Board! Meetings are on the 2nd Sunday of the month, via Zoom, at 3 p.m. Space is limited! Register for the Girl Planning Board: https://bit.ly/CadetteConnectionsGPB

GAM 2025

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating adventure filled with wind, waves, and wonderful memories at our sailingthemed field day! This event will have you explore the nautical world with a day full of fun, teamwork, excitement, and a unique experience that celebrates the spirit of sailing. The day will be packed with a variety of activities designed to engage and entertain everyone, perfect for a seasoned sailor or a landlubber.

Some activities may require a GSSJC Proficient Swimmer Card. If you would like to participate in these events, please bring your GSSJC Proficient Swimmer Card to GAM as we will NOT be hosting a swim test the day of. The events that require a GSSJC Proficient Swimmer Card are optional and you can still participate in most GAM activities without it.

Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults

Where: Casa Mare

When: April 26, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cost: $30/girl, $15/adult

Contact: Jennifer Bunch at customerservice@sjgs.org

Law Day

Tour the courthouse and meet the judges and attorneys. Learn about contracts, jobs and taxes taken from paychecks, and credit cards. Also, learn about the educational requirements, scholarships, and the variety of jobs in the legal field.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Richmond

When: May 31; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $15

Contact: Jasmine Green at registration@sjgs.org

My Dream Life

Do you wish you could be an adult just for ONE DAY? Then you should attend My Dream Life. At this fun, interactive adventure girls will get to try out different careers, then gain experience earning, saving, and spending money all in the Dream Life world we create!

Girls will get to:

- Open a bank account to keep their money safe.

- Interact with real-life professionals while they determine their dream job.

- Earn a paycheck and plan how they spend their money.

- Create a driver's license at the DMV.

- Relax with a well-earned vacation.

- Receive a fun patch and other fun swag!

Who: ⓙ ⓒ

Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston

When: April 5; 9:30 a.m. – noon

Cost: $22

Contact: Jasmine Green at registration@sjgs.org

First Aid CPR Certification for Older Girls

Get certified in CPR/First Aid/AED training with a certified American Heart Associate instructor. Girls will receive their certifications at the end of this event.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston

When: April 25 or June 21; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: $50

Contact: Jasmine Green at registration@sjgs.org

Cadette Financial Literacy Event with Capital One

Girls will team up with financial experts to learn how to identify the difference between wants and needs. We will explore how money is necessary to fulfill some basic needs and how a small amount can increase exponentially.

Who: ⓒ

Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston

When: June 21, 10 a.m. – noon

Cost: $15

Contact: Jasmine Green at registration@sjgs.org

Babysitting Certification

Get certified in Babysitting training with a certified American Heart Associate instructor. Girls will receive their certifications at the end of this event.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston When: May 31; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: $50

Contact: Jasmine Green at registration@sjgs.org

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification Training

Join Region 4 and other Girl Scouts to learn a life skill and earn your CPR/First Aid certification. Participants must be present for the whole class. A service project will be announced in a confirmation letter that will be sent after registration closes. The service project item(s) will be part of the event fee.

PLEASE NOTE that this is not a First Aid Badge workshop

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Cypress Resource Center, Cypress When: June 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cost: $5l

Contact: Jasmine Green at registration@sjgs.org

Leadership in Action Wonders of Water Brownie Journey

If you have an interest in working with Brownies, join us as you work with other Cadettes in planning and leading activities to allow Brownies to earn their Wonders of Water Journey, minus the Take Action project. There will be four planning meetings you will need to attend prior to attending the Brownie Journey, where you and your group will direct Brownies through your planned activities. Participation in the planning meetings and attendance at the Brownie Journey event are required to earn Leadership in Action Award.

Who: ⓒ

Where: Cypress Resource Center, Cypress

When: March 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Cost: $20/girl; $5/adult

Contact: Jasmine Green at registration@sjgs.org

Girl Scout Day at Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance!

The all-star cast includes fan-favorite stories from Frozen 2, Wish, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Moana.

Who: All levels, adults, and families

When: April 12, 3 p.m.

Where: Reliant Arena, Houston

Cost: $38/person

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Adventure Park Day Climb

Looking for an unforgettable adventure that will bring your team closer together? Join us at Adventure Park! Conquer floating tires, ride a horse through the sky, or even climb a rope wall from one level to the next. Each girl will be fitted with a harness and helmet for optimum safety and will join our trained facilitators on the course where they will participate in team building and overcome any fears of heights. At the end of the climb, the girls may get to ride our zipline to the end! Every girl will earn an Adventure Park patch for participating.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Camp Agnes Arnold, Conroe

When: March 8, April 12, May 10, May 17 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m.

Cost: $35

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Adventure Park Junior Bridging Event

This fun day at Adventure Park is for older Juniors that are bridging to Cadettes! Prepare for your girls to bridge anywhere they choose at the park! This will also be the one day, Troop leaders are allowed to participate! Your girls will also earn a fun bridging patch!

Who: Fifth-grade ⓙ

Where: Camp Agnes Arnold, Conroe

When: May 30, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m.

Cost: $40

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Glow in the Dark Night Climb

Join us as the sun goes down at the Adventure Park for our Glow in the Dark Night Climb! Your girls will be decked out in glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets and will get to climb and zipline all by the light of the moon. Girls that participate in the night climb will earn a patch!

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Cost: $40

When: March 15, April 5, April 26, May 3

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Outdoor Adventure Club: Sunset Skyline Kayak Tour

Embark on a sunset kayak tour to experience the beauty of Houston. Paddle along with us to see nature and city life intersect. This is an easy two and a half-hour guided tour through the waters of the Buffalo Bayou.

Who: ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Buffalo Bayou Kayak Tours, Houston

When: Saturday, April 26, 4 – 6 p.m.

Cost: $65

Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org

Note: Girls who participate will need a GSSJC Proficient Swimmer Card

Mental Wellness Patch Program Giveaway!

Life brings up all sorts of emotions, but being a Girl Scout means tapping into a welcoming community of people who uplift and guide you every step of the way. The Girl Scouts Mental Wellness program teaches you how to care for your emotions as they come up, and encourages you to become your most resilient self with activities to help you get through anything.

To better understand the needs of the San Jacinto Girl Scouts community, we are offering FREE patches to those who complete our Mental Wellness Patch Survey. This patch program giveaway and survey are made possible by HCA Healthcare Foundation.

Download the patch program facilitator guides to get started!

Take the survey to receive your completed patches for FREE!

Resilient. Ready. Strong. (Daisys through Ambassadors)

Knowing My Emotions (Juniors)

Finding My Voice (Cadettes)

Showing Up for Me and You (Seniors and Ambassadors)

-Daisy ⓑ

Archery and Rifle Environmental

Intro to Rifle

Trained instructors will guide you as you first learn basic firearm safety and the proper way to handle a rifle. You will receive your own pair of safety glasses and learn to shoot at the bench rest position. This is a 90-minute introduction to rifle programs. It is the first step toward joining the Girls, Rifles, Instruction and Training (GRIT) special interest group.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

When: April 12, May. 10

Cost: $12/girl, $5/adult

Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org

Note: Must be 12 years old to participate

Rifle Marksmanship

This is a 60-minute marksmanship practice session. It is the second step toward joining the Girls, Rifles, Instruction and Training (GRIT) special interest group. If you're not yet ready to commit to joining the special interest group, attend as many Rifle Marksmanship sessions as you like!

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

When: April 12, May. 10

Cost: $12/girl, $5/adult

Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org

Note: Must be 12 years old to participate

GRIT Practice

G.R.I.T. practice sessions are for girls who have progressed past Intro and Marksmanship. You will learn more about how to use the rifle, how to improve your accuracy through shooting position form and how to work within a team. Must be a member of G.R.I.T to participate.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults

Where: Misty Meadows

When: April 12, May. 10

Cost: $12/girl, $5/adult

Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org

Note: Must be 12 years old to participate

Archery Session

If you are taking your troop camping and need an activity to do, we have just thing. Get ready to aim and shoot at a target on our Archery Ranges. This fun activity teaches you how to load your bow, aim, and hopefully hit a bullseye.

Who: ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where/ When: Casa Mare – April 12

Pryor – March 15

Robinwood – March 22, April 5

Cost: $10

Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org

Note: Hair must be tied back and away from face and ears.

Houston Arboretum Badge Workshops

Girl Scouts can work towards a variety of badges or journeys while they investigate the fascinating ecosystems at the Houston Arboretum. Badge workshops are conducted by staff naturalists and use their nature sanctuary as a field laboratory for hands-on experience.

Who: ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ

Where: Houston Arboretum, Central Houston

Cost: (2 hour workshops) $23 (2+ hour workshops) $28

Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org

Level

Brownie Bugs March 15 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Junior Geocacher March 15 1 – 4 p.m.

Brownie Hiker April 5 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Junior Flowers April 5 1 – 4 p.m.

Brownie WOW Journey May 3 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Junior Flowers May 17 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Daisy Flower Journey Workshop with the Fort Bend Master Gardeners

Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners for this fun and interactive workshop. Girls will learn more about how to help plants and flowers grow. They will explore gardens, garden design, how to choose plants, seeds, and more! Girls will receive the Daisy Flower Garden Award set. A snack is included for this event.

Who: ⓓ

When: June 7, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Where: Bud O’Shieles Community Center, Rosenburg

Cost: $22

Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org

Reptile Rendezvous

Experience an adventure into the world of reptiles at our Reptile Rendezvous! Meet a few friendly reptiles up close. Learn from an expert all about reptiles’ behaviors, feeding habits, and unique traits. Dress for the theme and incorporate your favorite reptile into your outfit.

Who: All Levels

Where: Camp Agnes Arnold Nature Center

When: Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. – noon

Cost: $15

Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org

Composting 101

Discover what materials are compostable, the benefits of composting, and the best practices to get you started. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in reducing waste and enriching their soil naturally.

Who: All levels

Where: Camp Agnes Arnold Nature Center

When: Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. – noon

Cost: $15

Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org

Fine Arts

Art in the Garden Painting with Nature

Join us for art in the garden! Girls will learn how to use natural items, such as flowers, soil, and even insects, to create pigments and paint a watercolor-style painting to take home. They will learn about the pigments in plants and how they are made, as well as some of the benefits those pigments have for us, while creating unique and beautiful art.

Who: ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: May 17; 10 a.m. – noon

Where: Houston Botanic Garden

Cost: $28

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Photography in the Park

Learn how to get the perfect nature shot in our Girl Scout Center's very own backyard – Levy Park! In these hands-on classes, photography principles are used to assist girls in capturing their vision of the world! Learn the basics of outdoor photography through focusing on composition, light, motion, and telling a story. Bring whichever camera you are most comfortable with (smartphones are okay). The group will meet at Program Place to get started, take a stroll to Levy Park to practice their skills, and return to Program Place to review and discuss.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: April 12; 9 a.m. – noon

Where: Program Place for Girls/Levy Park

Cost: $35

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Self-Paced Photography

Learn how to capture your vision of the world in photographs. This course is designed to be hands-on while including video instruction that is fun and engaging. Students will watch a short video introducing a new photography technique or skill, watch a demonstration, and then complete a photo challenge using the new skill learned. Be prepared to learn a lifelong skill you will cherish forever! Once the course starts, you will be given access to learning modules and challenges designed by real photographers! You will have 30 days to complete the modules at your own pace. Juniors and Ambassadors will earn their Photographer badges.

Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: Every month, available on your own time.

Where: Virtual Cost: $18

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

College 101: Tulsa Welding School

Explore a career in welding. Tour the campus, learn about trade school opportunities, and jump into welding with your first hands-on project. Professional Welders are found everywhere –automotive, aerospace and aviation industries; bridges and bikes; shipyards, shops and skyscrapers, and even underwater!

Who: ⓢ ⓐ adults

Art in the Garden Ikebana Flower Arranging

Also known as kadō, ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of floral design. Ikebana uses lines, color, mass, form, movement, space, shape, balance, and a rich tradition of Japanese culture, religion, and symbolism to capture the perfect imperfection of nature and human emotion in floral design. Girls will learn the terminology and techniques used to create artful flower arrangements known as Ikebana and make their own arrangement to take home.

Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: April 12; 10 a.m. – noon

Where: Houston Botanic Garden Cost: $48

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

When: May 3, 10 AM – 2 PM

Where: Tulsa Welding School, Houston Campus

Cost: $5/girl; free for chaperones (Includes lunch)

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Brownie Snacks–Mother's Day Tea!

Calling all Brownie chefs! Earn your badges in this fun, handson, Mother’s Day workshop and event. Girls will learn how to brew a pot and make yummy tea snacks. Parents and caregivers will be invited back at the end of the workshop, to sit and enjoy the afternoon delights with their girls. Badge is included! Any adults attending must register.

Who: ⓑ adults

When: May 10; 10 a.m. – noon or 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: Program Place for Girls

Cost: $29/girl; $5/adult

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Workshop and Show

With charm, wit, and heart, Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. This musical theatre classic explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine’s Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. In Clark Gesner’s revised version, with additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and dialogue by Michael Mayer, the sweet, joyful innocence of the Peanuts gang is maintained, but a fresh insouciance and playfulness is revealed. Featuring the showstopping My New Philosophy, written for actress Kristin Chenoweth in her Tony award-winning portrayal of Sally Brown, this revival includes particularly funny dialogue, and new, catchy orchestrations. Whether you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find Happiness, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a crowd-pleasing classic for young and old!

Girls will have the opportunity to participate in a morning workshop, where they will learn drama techniques, exciting songs, and fun dances from the production, as well as getting a sneak peek behind-the-scenes with a backstage tour! (Brownies will complete the requirements for the Brownie Dancer badge.) Afterwards, they will take to the stage to present a short performance of what they learned before breaking for lunch (on your own). After lunch, girls and adults will return to attend a full-length Broadway-style production of the show, presented by the students of CYT. After the show, they will have the opportunity to meet the cast and get autographs and pictures!

Who: ⓓ ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ

When: May 10, 9 a.m.-noon (Workshop); 2 p.m.(Performance)

Where: Conroe

Cost: $45/girl, $23/adult

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

ECHO Cirque Du Soleil

With a tale about evolution as well as the symbiotic relationships that our lives depend on, Cirque du Soleil adds fresh and unexpected turns to its Big Top magic. A spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology explores the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share. Our main female heroine Future and our characters discover that their choices have the potential to influence the world as they progress through the stages of evolution. They are motivated to work together to piece the planet we all wish to live on. Cirque du Soleil ECHO allows the audience to join in a world of color, inspired by the youth's optimism, the inventive power, and the value of empathy. Note: Patch is included. Tickets purchased for the 4:30 p.m. show will include a special Meet & Greet/Q&A with artists from ECHO after the show!

Who: All

When: March 9, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Where: Sam Houston Race Park

Cost: $30 and up/girl; $39 and up/adult

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Junior Art and Design Badge Workshop

Do you paint or make cartoons? Do you take photos or create games? You might be a maker! Makers are people who turn ideas into art. Art can share a message or express a feeling. Artists might paint, draw, or sculpt. Makers also create designs. Design is making something to solve a problem. Designers might build a birdhouse or sew costumes. They might even create a new toy. In this workshop, you will find out how to be a maker, to turn ideas into art and to solve problems with design, discover art and design, experiment with photography as your medium, and be inspired by a subject. At the end, girls will earn and receive this new maker badge!

Who: ⓙ

When: March 22; 10 a.m. – noon

Where: Program Place for Girls

Cost: $25

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Gratitude Art Journaling

The Art of Gratitude is a hands-on workshop that will teach you how to combine art journaling with gratitude journaling. You will learn a variety of art techniques to use with art journaling prompts that will allow you to channel stress and anxiety into a creative flow, while learning ways to incorporate mindfulness and gratitude into an art journaling practice.

Who: All levels

When: March 22, Time: ⓓ ⓑ ⓙ 10 – 11:30 a.m. ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ noon – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Program Place for Girls

Cost: $27

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Sew Fab!

GSSJC Upcycled Fashion Contest

Show off your creative side! In 2025, GSSJC will launch its second annual arts contest for girls, Sew Fab! This fashion contest encourages girls to take “using resources wisely” to the next level with upcycling! Give some old clothes a new life while putting your creativity and innovation to the test. Girls may work individually or in teams of two. This contest will run throughout the year, alongside opportunities for sewing workshops and classes to sharpen your skills. The contest will end with an event to display the participants' work and to honor the winning submissions. Girls will compete at their own level for awards and prizes.

Who: All levels

When: 2025

Where: Register on gsEvents

Cost: $5

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Heart to Art

GSSJC is launching a weekend artists' retreat at Misty Meadows Ranch that offers an opportunity to achieve higher creativity through self-exploration, inspiration, growth, mindfulness, and gratitude. In this arts and wellness camp, unplug and step away from your busy day-to-day life by retreating into nature and immersing yourself in artistic experiences to nourish and reinvigorate your creative spark! This event could include activities like outdoor yoga, name drumming, a giant sculpture garden, art journaling, music lyric collages, scream boxes, graffiti tags, a photography scavenger hunt, food art challenge, meditative beading, an ongoing group mural, an open mic session and more! We all have artists within us; come uncover yours!

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: May 2 – 4

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

Cost: $65/girl and $45/adult

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Heart to Art Volunteers Needed

We are looking for the following volunteers who want to be part of the creative and planning process. Meetings will be held monthly, via Zoom.

Girl Planning Board – This a super exciting opportunity to leave your mark by shaping an event in its very first year! For GPB application or more info, please reach out to GSLE Manager, Julia Noble, jnoble@sjgs.org

Adult Volunteers – We are in search of adults with event planning/organizer experience to join our committee and take on various roles. If interested, please reach out to GSLE Manager, Julia Noble, jnoble@sjgs.org and GE Coordinator, Corrie Jenkins, cjen98@yahoo.com.

Painting: Brownie Art and Design Badge Workshop

Do you like coloring or making things? Have you ever tried designing something digitally? Art and design uses colors, shapes, and lines to share messages. It can solve problems, too. In this workshop, you’ll get a chance to explore art and design, experiment with the elements, learn about composition, make art about a subject, and share your artwork – all through painting! Join Izzie’s Jewels to earn and receive this new maker badge!

Who: ⓑ

When: May 3; 10 a.m. – noon

Where: Program Place for Girls

Cost: $27

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

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Painting: Brownie Art and Design Badge Workshop

Do you like coloring or making things? Have you ever tried designing something digitally? Art and design uses colors, shapes, and lines to share messages. It can solve problems, too. In this workshop, you’ll get a chance to explore art and design, experiment with the elements, learn about composition, make art about a subject, and share your artwork – all through painting! Join Izzie’s Jewels to earn and receive this new maker badge!

Who: ⓑ

When: May 3; 10 a.m. – noon

Where: Program Place for Girls

Cost: $27

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

The Sound of Music Junior Musician Badge Workshop and Show

Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including Climb Ev’ry Mountain, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen and the title number, The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time. In this adaptation, the content has been edited for live stage production, but all the elements that make this show a classic remain. Girls will have the opportunity to participate in a morning workshop, where they will learn drama techniques, exciting songs, and fun dances from the production, as well as getting a sneak peek behind-the-scenes with a backstage tour! (Juniors will complete the requirements for the Junior Musician badge.) Afterwards, they will take to the stage to present a short performance of what they learned before breaking for lunch (on your own). After lunch, girls and adults will return to attend a fulllength Broadway-style production of the show, presented by the students of CYT. After the show, they will have the opportunity to meet the cast and get autographs and pictures!

Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: May 17, 9 a.m. – noon (Workshop); 2 p.m. (Performance)

Where: Conroe

Cost: $45/girl, $23/adult

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Daisy Craft and Tinker Badge Workshop

Do you like making things with clay? Building with wood? Jewelry-making? That means you're a maker! You can craft to solve problems and tinker with your creations to make them even better. In this creative and hands-on workshop, you’ll get a chance to learn the basics, craft with purpose, and tinker with your object to make something useful for someone! Join Izzie’s Jewels to earn and receive this new maker badge!

Who: ⓓ

When: April 26, 10 a.m. – noon

Where: Program Place for Girls

Cost: $27

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Brownie My Family Story Badge Workshop

Your family and your roots are what make you YOU! Everyone's story is unique. Learn more about your fellow Brownies and share your favorite things about your own family. Show us a special item that represents your family's history or your favorite family tradition while learning about different cultures. Build a family tree, travel to the past, and become a detective by learning how to investigate more about where and from whom you come!

Who: ⓑ

When: March 22, 10 a.m. – noon

Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston

Cost: $27

Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org

Highest Awards

Highest Awards Online Community

Are you looking for more information on the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award? Check out the Highest Awards Online Community, where you will find forms, guides, FAQs, tips and tricks, and more!

Older Girl Take Action Workshop

Curious about how to start a Silver or Gold Award project or complete a Girl Scout Journey? Join us for a take action workshop where we’ll cover the differences between community service and take-action and how to best plan a take-action project. We’ll also learn from each other by sharing examples and ideas! Come ready to brainstorm!

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults

Where: Virtual

When: March 30, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Cost: $5/person

Contact: Alix Reilman at customerservice@sjgs.org

Junior Take Action Workshop

Curious about how to start a Bronze Award project or complete a Girl Scout Journey? Join us for a take action workshop where we’ll cover the differences between community service and take action and how to best plan a take action project. We’ll also learn from each other by sharing examples and ideas! Come ready to brainstorm!

Who: ⓙ adults

Where: Virtual

When: April 13, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Cost: $5/person

Contact: Alix Reilman at customerservice@sjgs.org

Highest Awards: Ask Me Anything

Girls and adults ~ you curious about the Highest Awards, just starting a Highest Awards adventure, or feel stuck along the way? All girls working on the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award, and supporting volunteers, are welcome to attend this monthly session to ask any questions they might have.

Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults

Where: Virtual Cost: Free

When: March 20, April 17, June 19, July 17; 7 – 8 p.m.

Contact: Alix Reilman at customerservice@sjgs.org

Gold Award Orientation

Gold Award Orientation provides a comprehensive overview of the Gold Award and how to earn it at GSSJC. Girls are required to complete the orientation and corresponding quiz prior to working with a Gold Award Mentor and submitting their Project Proposal. Gold Award Orientation is offered in two formats: as a self-paced, online training and in person.

Who: ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Girl Scout Center, Houston

When: June 7, 10 a.m. – noon

Cost: $10

Contact: Alix Reilman

Online

Gold Award Orientation (online) can be accessed at this QR code and takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Be sure to follow instructions to complete the corresponding quiz and receive a proof of completion email.

Silver Award Training

Silver Award Training offers girls and adults a comprehensive overview of the Silver Award and the steps to earn it. Silver Award Training is offered in two formats: as a self-paced, online training on gsLearn (girls and adults) and as a live, virtual training on Zoom (adults only). Although not required, taking Silver Award Training is highly recommended prior to starting the Silver Award process.

Silver Award Training (online)

Who: ⓒ adults

Where: gsLearn (accessed through an adult Girl Scout’s MYGS account)

Silver Award Training (virtual)

Who: Adults

Where: Virtual

When: April 5; 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $5/adult

Contact: silveraward@sjgs.org

History

Juliette Gordon Low: Stories from the Life of the Founder of Girl Scouts

Join the GSSJC History Committee as we welcome Margot Gordon Iwanchuk, the great-great niece of “Daisy” Low. Explore the founder’s history as you listen to family stories and view a collection of some of Juliette Low’s personal belongings. Light finger food and drinks will be provided, and there will be an opportunity for photos after the talk.

Who: Girl Scouts and adults of all ages

When: April 22, 7 – 9 p.m.

Where: Houston Girl Scout Service Center

Cost: $10/person

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Visit the Goodykoontz Museum of Girl Scout History

The Museum is now equipped with QR codes for both permanent and temporary exhibits, and there are many hands-on activities for girls. After visiting the Museum, stop by the shop to purchase the new Museum patch.

Who: All levels and families

Where: Program Place for Girl Scouts, Houston

When: Same hours as the Girl Scout Shop: Tuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: FREE self-tours, no reservation needed

More Information: https://community.gssjc.org/ Community/home?tid=51

Girl Scout Historians Conference

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is proud to host Girl Scout historians and archivists for a four-day Historians Conference. The event will be held at the Goodykoontz Museum of Girl Scout History, with classes led by GSUSA staff, special guests, and GSSJC volunteers. Topics include archival techniques, ways of working for historians, how to enhance your exhibits with the use of QR codes, a peek behind the scenes into the workings of our museum, and more. Our special guest Margaret Gordon Iwanchuk, Juliette Low's great-great niece, will also share a collection of Daisy’s personal belongings and artifacts, along with fun family stories about her treasures and travels.

A discounted rate of $119 per night has been arranged at the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, which is located within walking distance of the museum.

https://tinyurl.com/GSHistoryHotel

Who: Adult volunteers (This event is geared toward adults, but Seniors or Ambassadors interested in exploring museum curation or library science may also attend.)

When: April 21, 4 p.m. – April 24, 11 a.m.

Where: Program Place for Girl Scouts

Cost: $150/person (includes continental breakfast, `` lunch, and snacks)

Registration: Scan QRCode

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Juliette Chronicles: Girl Scouting Through Time

Discover the legacy of Girl Scouts by delving into its captivating history. Jump into our time machine as we go back to the beginning of Girl Scouting. Learn Morse code like the first Girl Scouts did in 1912. Jump forward a few decades and go on a nature hike, learn to identify plants, and make sketches in your new nature journal. We didn’t forget the fun decades like the 80s and 90s! Come and learn how to sew a scrunchie just like your mom used to wear! We will finish our trip through time by introducing the girls to letterboxing! Every girl will go home with a bag full of crafts and goodies and a “GS Through the Decades, In Her Era” fun patch. Hosted by the Council History Program Committee. Please remember to pack a lunch! This event is for Juniors and Brownies who completed at least the second grade in 2025.

Who: ⓑⓙ

When: Conroe Area, June 14 Camp Pryor, July 12 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $20

Contact: Shannon Crider at customerservice@sjgs.org

ⓓ-Daisy ⓑ-Brownie ⓙ-Juniors ⓒ-Cadettes ⓢ-Seniors ⓐ-Ambassadors

Meet Juliette Low’s Great-great niece April 22 Girl Scout Service Center

Taste of History

Learn about cooking while exploring the tastes and recipes of the past in this exciting program at camp! Girls will try out tasty treats from the past while learning more about our shared history, including uncovering some special delicacies from Girl Scout history. Hint, it has been said Juliette Low as a child, enjoyed sweets, especially taffy. This program includes a fun patch.

Who Where When

ⓑ ⓙ Camp Pryor April 5, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Cost: $20

Contact: Shannon Crider at customerservice@sjgs.org

Horseback

Reins and Rides Pony Rides

This one-hour session combines the best of riding, love, hug, and groom, and pasture portraits! Rides are for 15 minutes and take place in the arena. Fifteen minutes of the session include handson grooming with camp horses. The remaining 15 minutes give the participants an opportunity to take pictures with their favorite horses! Girls must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time to be fitted for boots and helmets. Appropriate attire includes long pants and boots with a smooth sole and half-inch heels. Boots and helmets are provided. Limit of 20 girls per session.

Who: All Levels

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

When: March 16, 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Cost: $35

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Brownie + Pony Rides

This one-hour session combines the best of both riding and love, hug, and groom! Rides are for 30 minutes and take place in the arena. The remaining 30 minutes of the session include hands-on grooming with camp horses. Girls must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time to be fitted for boots and helmets. Appropriate attire includes long pants and boots with a smooth sole and halfinch heels. Boots and helmets are provided. Limit of 20 girls per session. **This is a separate program from the summer camp session Bits and Bridles.

Who: ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

When: March 22: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

March 23: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

March 29: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

March 30: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

Cost: $35

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Love, Hug, Groom

Love, Hug and Groom is a non-riding activity to introduce girls of all ages to horse care. In this one-hour session, girls will receive a barn tour, introduction to horse care, and participate in hands-on grooming with camp horses. Don’t forget the opportunity to take lots of pictures! Limit of 24 girls per session.

Who: All levels

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

When: March 15: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 3 p.m.

March 21: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

March 22: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

March 29: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

March 30: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

April 5:, 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

April 7: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

April 12: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

April 13: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

April 26: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

April 27: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

May 3: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.,

May 4: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

May 10: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

May 11: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

Cost: $10

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Saddles and Stirrups Pony Rides

This one-hour session combines the best of both riding and Love, Hug, and Groom! Girls ride the camp horses for 30 minutes in the arena. The remaining 30 minutes include hands-on grooming with camp horses. Girls must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time to be fitted for boots and helmets. Appropriate attire includes long pants and boots with a smooth sole and half-inch heels. Boots and helmets are provided. Limit of 20 girls per session. **This is a separate program from the summer camp session Bits and Bridles.

Who: ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

When: March 22, 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

March 23, 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

March 29, 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

March 30, 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

Cost: $35

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Equestrian Vaulting

If you love gymnastic and horses, this 1.5-hour session is for you! Vaulters will learn compulsories on a barrel before trying them out on a horse! Appropriate attire includes legging-type pants and water shoes/swim socks. Vaulting shows will be available for the session. Limit of 12 girls per session.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

When: March 15; 3 p.m.

March 29: 3 p.m.

April 5: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

Cost: $40

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Tack and Trails Horseback Riding

Demonstrations and rides last one hour and take place in either the arena or on a trail touring the Ranch, depending on the skill of the riders and/or the weather. Girls must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled ride time to be fitted for boots and helmets. Appropriate attire includes long pants and boots with a smooth sole and half- inch heels. Boots and helmets are provided. Limit of 12 girls per session.

Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

When: March 22: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

April 5: 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

April 6: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

April 12: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

April 13; 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

April 26: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.,11a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

April 27: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

May 3: 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

May 4: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

May 10: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.,11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

May 11: 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

Cost: $35

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Rustlers (STARS Program Level 2)

Girls will learn how to saddle a horse, how to clean and maintain tack and the basics of horse anatomy. Riding skills and horse safety will be reviewed and performed at a walk and potentially a trot. Girls will rotate through four sessions, including one riding session in the arena. The program begins with a Friday evening orientation. Rotations occur all day on Saturday. The program finishes with troop photos with the horses on Sunday morning.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: March 28 – 30

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

Cost: $80/girl; $30/adult

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Wranglers (STARS Program Level 3)

Girls will learn how to bridle a horse and will explore equine health and conformation. Horse safety will be reviewed, and riding skills performed at a walk and a trot. Girls will rotate through four sessions, including one riding session in the arena. The program begins with a Friday evening orientation. Rotations occur all day on Saturday. The program finishes with troop photos with the horses on Sunday morning.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: March 14 – 16

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

Cost: $80/girl; $30/adult

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

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STARS PA Training (STARS Program Level 4)

Girls who are interested in teaching horse skills to younger girls should attend this course. STARS are asked to work at least one fall and on spring weekend per year. This training weekend will focus on improving horse handling skills, teaching techniques, professionalism, and team work. All food is provided for girls and adults. The program begins with a Friday evening orientation. Rotations occur all day on Saturday. The program finishes with a trail ride on Sunday morning.

Who: ⓒ Must be in 7th gradeⓢ ⓐ

When: April 4 – 6

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch

Cost: $70/girl; $30/adult

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Stable Sense Badge Workshop

This is an all-morning session geared for Juniors! You will learn horse safety, parts of the saddle and bridle, how to groom and tack, ride in the arena, and go on a trail ride! Limit of 32 girls per workshop.

Who: ⓙ

Where: Misty Meadows Ranch, Conroe

When: March 15, 9 a.m.

Cost: $35

Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org

Sailing

Note: All sailing is weather permitting—refunds are not issued for weekends when sailing is canceled due to weather.

Intro to Sailing

Are you curious about sailing? Do you want to feel the wind on your face and hear the water splashing around you? You will work alongside our Mariners (Special Interest Group) as they prepare the boats to take you on a sailing adventure on the open sea! Sign up to be a “sailor” for the weekend. You must attend the entire weekend. Introduction to Sailing is a general sailing activity and is not a prerequisite to the Mariner program.

Who: Girls 11 and older and must pass the GSSJC Proficient Swimmer and Advanced Swimmer Test. Requirements are available on www.gssjc.org. Please see the section below on Swim Test requirements. Cards can be submitted to sailing.coordinator@gmail. com. Girls without cards will not be allowed to remain at camp.

When: May 9 – May 11

Where: Casa Mare, Seabrook

Cost: $75

Contact: Jennifer Bunch at customerservice@sjgs.org

Instruction and Mariner Weekends

Some courses are over two weekends. Girls must attend both. Due to the commitment and nature of the courses, we cannot make special schedule adjustments or accommodation. If a girl is unable to attend both weekends in their entirety, she will be encouraged to enroll at another time. Please note that the success of sailing is based on the weather. Although we will do our best to ensure girls get as much sailing time as they can, there are times when the weather simply will not allow it. Because of this, girls may not meet the requirements of completion and will be asked to repeat the course. There are opportunities to enroll in sailing during resident camp, or to try again in the upcoming season.

Mariner and Mariner Weekends

If you have completed Basic Sailing and you want more sailing with like-minded girls, then the Mariners Special Interest Group is for you! What is the benefit of being a Mariner? You will learn leadership through instructing others, gain the experience to advance your sailing skills, and acquire service hours that can go towards school and troop requirements. Not to mention, it is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and tell them all about how awesome it is to go sailing. Mariner Special Interest Group Fee: $10

Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed and passed Basic Sailing

Contact: Jennifer Bunch at customerservice@sjgs.org

Mariner Weekends

You have completed Basic Sailing, registered as a Mariner, and now you are officially a Mariner! Part of being in this awesome special interest group is you will have the opportunity to hang out with other girls on weekends just for Mariners. You will have the chance to practice your sailing skills in a relaxed and fun environment. These weekends are typically themed, which adds to the fun! Mariners head to Casa Mare where they eat, sleep, and sail. Must already be a registered Mariner to attend and have successfully completed and passed Basic Sailing. Please reach out to our mariner coordinator at mariner.coordinators@gmail.com for additional information.

When: April 11 – April 13

May 23 – May 25 *Two different weekends*

Cost: $50 (meals included)

Where: Casa Mare, Seabrook

Contact: Jennifer Bunch at customerservice@sjgs.org

Basic Sailing

Want to learn how to sail the open seas? Are you interested in being a Mariner? This is the activity for you! Learn how to rig and sail a Sunfish sailboat. You will learn about boat safety, injury prevention, knot tying and more. This is a physically and mentally demanding activity. Be prepared to be challenged and have fun. Basic Sailing is a two-weekend course, and you must attend both weekends, no exception. Girl Scouts must be 11 years of age or older. Also, they need to successfully pass the GSSJC Proficient Swimmer and Advanced Swimmer Test. Requirements are available on www.gssjc.org. Please see the section below for Swim Test requirements.

When: May 2 – May 4 and May 16 – May 18

*Both weekends are required attendance*

Additional Instruction Weekends

Sunfish Mate is a two-weekend course for girls who have completed Basic Sailing and followed through with additional practice to solidify their skills. It is required that girls have a minimum of six sailing sessions, equivalent to 20 hours of tiller time, between Basic Sailing and Sunfish Mate. Hours will be verified. GSSJC also offers classes for Mariners who wish to take advanced ratings courses.

When: Part 1 April 25 – April 27 and Part 2 May 16 – May 18

Cost: $150 (meals included)

Where: Casa Mare, Seabrook

Contact: Jennifer Bunch at customerservice@sjgs.org

Sunfish Skipper

When: April 25 – April 275

Cost: $75 (meals included)

Sloop Crew

When: April 25 – April 27

Cost: $75 (meals included)

Sloop Skipper

When: May 16 – May 18

Cost: $75 (meals included)

We Need Dorm Moms!

Help girls have a great weekend. Contact sailing. coordinator@gmail.com.

How do I obtain my GSSJC Proficient and Advanced Swimmer Card?

We have made it simple! All you will need to do is go to our website www.gssjc.org. Once on the site you will find the form needed under the “Volunteer hub” tab. When you click on “Forms and Documents” you can search “Swim test” and the form will appear. Print that form out and take it to your local community pool, Recreation center, or swimming pool for the required professionals to administer the test. Please note that girls will still be re-tested at the time of the activity and could be requested to leave if they do not pass the test. If your Girl Scout has participated in American Red Cross Swim Lessons in the past and have obtained a Level 4 swim card, can still uses that as the requirement.

Girl Scout Day at the Houston Dash

Cheer on your favorite soccer team! Tickets include pre-game activities, a special seating area just for Girl Scouts, and a patch!

Who: All levels, adults, and families

When: March 28, 7 p.m.

Where: Constellation Field, Sugar Land

Cost: $20/person

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Green Starlettes Dance Team Registration 2025-2026

If you love to dance, then the Green Starlettes is for you! Registration opens soon for the Green Starlettes Dance Team for the 2025-2026 membership year. No previous dance experience is required and there are no try-outs to join the team. Any girl in fourth through 12 grades can register now! The purpose of the Green Starlettes is for girls to build confidence through a fun and exciting dance experience. GSDT gives girls the opportunity to participate in a non-competitive, team atmosphere. Teams meet once a week to practice routines and prepare for upcoming parades, shows, and appearances. We have multiple divisions to choose from, so find one near you!

Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: Registration opens May 1 and run through Oct. 1

Cost: $40

Contact: GreenStarlettes@sjgs.org

Girl Scout Day at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys

Join us for Girl Scout Day at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Tickets will include sections reserved for Girl Scouts and their families, and a patch! Optional – stay for the postgame campout on the field! Plus, show your ticket to the team at the Girl Scout Shop at the Program Place for Girls, and get a free spirit towel to wave at the game!

Who: All levels, adults, and families

When: June 21

Where: Constellation Field, Sugar Land Cost: $24 – $33/person

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Girl Scout Day at the Astros

Join us for Girl Scout Day at the Houston Astros when they take on the San Diego Padres! Tickets will include sections reserved for Girl Scouts and their families! Plus, show your ticket to the game at the Girl Scout Shop at the Program Place for Girls, and get a free spirit towel to wave at the game!

Who: All levels, adults, and families

When: April 19

Where: Daikin Park, Houston

Cost: $59/person

Register: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Girlscouts287

Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org

Girl Scout Day at LOVB HoustonVolleyball

Houston has a new professional women’s volleyball team! Tickets include a special seating area just for Girl Scouts and a patch!

Who: All levels, adults, and families

When: March 14, 7 p.m.

Where: Fort Bend County EpiCenter Cost: $30 - $60/person

STEM

Think Like a Citizen Scientist Brownie Camp Weekend

Join our Older Girl Team Captains to earn your Think Like a Citizen Scientist badge. Learn what citizen science is, how to make observations, participate in a citizen science project and have a great time at camp! There are two options for this event: (1) Saturday overnight stay or (2) Saturday day only. Older Girl Scouts will serve as team captains for each group. Program materials and the earned badge are provided. All participants will receive Saturday lunch and dinner plus an afternoon snack. Overnight participants will also receive Sunday breakfast and s’mores supplies.

Who: ⓑ

When: (Day Only) Sat., March 22: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Overnight) March 22 – March 23, 9 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday

Where: Camp Agnes Arnold, Conroe

Cost: (Day Only) $30/girl, $10/adult (Overnight) $60/girl, $35/adult

Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org

Shapes in Nature Badge Workshop

Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners for this fun and interactive workshop. Girls will learn more about how to identify shapes and patterns in nature as well as make their own! Brownies will learn about counting, graphing, symmetry, and tessellations. They’ll get to observe and explore the beautiful gardens on this journey. Girls will receive their badge. A small snack is included for this event.

Who: ⓓ ⓑ

When: March 29, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Where: Bud O’Shieles Community Center, Rosenburg Cost: $18

Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org

Rock Stars – Geology Day

Join us at Camp Agnes Arnold for a rockin’ day filled with hands on learning lead by real geologists, physicists and planetary scientists from Houston! Juniors will explore geology, minerals, earth science, earthquakes and more! Girls will get to handle real fossils, gems, and make a pet rock to take home! Pizza and the GSSJC Rock Stars patch are included.

Who: ⓙ

When: May 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Camp Agnes Arnold, Conroe Cost: $40/girl, $10/adult

Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org

Rock Stars Team Captains

Rock Stars is a Day Only event for Juniors to learn about Geology at camp. It is led by Geologists and other Planetary Scientists/Physicists. Team Captains will attend a Prep Meeting and assist our volunteers in leading sessions at camp. .

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ

When: (Prep Meeting) April 13, noon – 3 p.m.

(Rock Stars Event) May 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: (Prep Meeting) Girl Scout Center, Houston (Rock Stars) Camp Agnes Arnold, Conroe

Cost: $30/girl, $10/adult

Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org

Junior Think Like an Engineer Badge Workshop with SWE

Join the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for a STEMtastic morning of fun engineering challenges! Participants will earn the badge portion of the Junior Think Like an Engineer Journey.

Who: ⓙ

When: April 26, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Center, Central Houston Cost: $10

Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org

Daisy Think Like an Engineer Badge Workshop with SWE

Join the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for a STEM-tastic morning of fun engineering challenges! Find a way to stay cold, make a mini robot, and creatively soar over your obstacles. Participants will earn the badge portion of the Daisy Think Like an Engineer Journey.

Who: ⓓ

When: March 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Where: Girl Scout Center, Central Houston Cost: $10

Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org

Travel

2027 – GSSJC Council Trip to London and Pax Lodge

Join us for an unforgettable trip to London in 2027! Visit Pax Lodge, one of the WAGGGS World Centers, and experience a taste of all the city has to offer. Lose yourself in the National Gallery art, the Covent Garden culture, and the Buckingham Palace pageantry. Explore the pageantry of the Tudors with a visit to Hampton Court Palace and find your inner Brit during your afternoon high tea. Get your fill at all the “chippies” and in Camden Market and follow the trail of Harry Potter. Check out all the amazing street art, get a bird’s eye view of the city from the London Eye, and learn about Shakespeare in a workshop at the Globe theater visit. Wrap up this amazing week with a theater show in the West End!

This trip will depart from Bush Intercontinental Airport and includes airfare, transportation in the UK, meals and accommodations in London, admission to all activities, and a dedicated tour guide for our group. Registration is open to girls who will be entering the seventh grade and up in 2027. Participants on this trip will have monthly Zoom meetings starting in the fall of 2025. Girl Scouts on this trip have the option of joining the Travel Troop to participate in the fall product sale, cookie sale, and other money earning activities to help fund the trip. Please note that participants on this trip will require a passport.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐadult volunteers

When: June 23-30, 2027

Cost: $250 council fee in addition to$5,600 per girl (payment plans available)

Register: Register on MYGS and through Explorica at www.explorica.com/Elliott-4536

Please note that participants must register for BOTH the event through MyGS and through the tour company website

Contact: Kathy Elliott, customerservice@sjgs.org

Adults: If you are interested in being a chaperone for any trip, please email travel@sjgs.org for details.

Casa Troop Kit

Did you have fun exploring camp with the Treelake Troop Kits? We’re thrilled to announce that we now have kits available at Casa Mare! Be one of the first troops to explore our brand-new Casa Mare Troop Kits and earn a special patch just for checking them out!

The kits include some returning favorites such as Birdwatching, Astronomy, Healthcare, Bugs, Teambuilding, and more. Additionally, we offer unique Casa Mare options, including K’NEX Bridges, Knot Tying, Magnets, Identifying Minerals, Board Games, and much more! Don’t miss out on these exciting new kits!

2026 – GSSJC Council Trip to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas

Join us for an exciting adventure to the American Southwest in 2026! Land in Las Vegas and travel to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and then hike the South Rim and watch the sun set over the spectacular Grand Canyon. Spend a day exploring the neon lights and amazing sights of Las Vegas, then catch a theater show before heading out for a rafting trip on the Colorado River! Participants on this trip must have their GSSJC Proficient Swimmer Card.

This trip includes airfare, transportation, meals, accommodations, admission to all activities, and a dedicated tour guide for our group. Registration is open to girls who will be entering the sixth grade and up in 2026. Participants on this trip will have monthly Zoom meetings starting in the fall of 2025. Girl Scouts on this trip have the option of joining the Travel Troop to participate in the fall product sale, cookie sale, and other money earning activities to help fund the trip.

Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adult

When: July 5 – 11, 2026

Cost: $125 Council Fee in addition to $3,800 per girl (payment plans available)

Register: Register on MYGS and through Explorica at www.explorica.com/Elliott-111

Please note that participants must register for BOTH the event through MyGS and through the tour company website

Water Sports

Swimming

Come to our camp pool to take a dip and cool off with a certified lifeguard on duty!

Who: All levels

Where/When: Robinwood – May 3

Camp Pryor – May 10

Camp Agnes Arnold at Silver Springs – May 3

Misty Meadows Ranch – May 10

Casa Mare – May 10

Cost: $10

Bring: Please bring swimwear and a towel

Contact: Jennifer Bunch at customerservice@sjgs.org

How do I obtain my GSSJC Proficient and Advanced Swimmer Card?

We have made it simple! All you will need to do is go to our website www.gssjc.org. Once on the site you will find the form needed under the “Volunteer hub” tab. When you click on “Forms and Documents” you can search “Swim test” and the form will appear. Print that form out and take it to your local community pool, Recreation center, or swimming pool for the required professionals to administer the test. Please note that girls will still be re-tested at the time of the activity and could be requested to leave if they do not pass the test. If your Girl Scout has participated in American Red Cross Swim Lessons in the past and have obtained a Level 4 swim card, can still uses that as the requirement.

Taste of Kayaking

Get out on the lake and learn all about kayaking! Your girls will have the opportunity to kayak on our lake with a facilitator leading the way! This activity will give a taste of Kayaking to all ages

Who: All levels

Where/When: Camp Pryor– March 15

Robinwood – April 5

Camp Agnes Arnold – April 12

Cost: $10

Bring: Wear clothing and shoes that you do not mind getting wet. Life jackets will be provided, or you can bring your own. Must be US Coast guard approved.

Contact: Jennifer Bunch at customerservice@sjgs.org

Taste of Canoeing

Get out on the lake and learn all about canoeing! Your girls will have the opportunity to canoe on our lake with a facilitator leading the way. This activity will give a taste of Canoeing to all ages!

Who: All levels

Where/When: Robinwood – March 22

Camp Pryor – March 29

Camp Agnes Arnold at Silver Springs – March 26

Camp Agnes Arnold – May 10

Cost: $10

Bring: Wear clothing and shoes that you do not mind getting wet. Life jackets will be provided, or you can bring your own. Must be US Coast guard approved. Contact: Jennifer Bunch at customerservice@sjgs.org

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Training

Troop Volunteer Trainings

We value our volunteers and know that providing great learning opportunities is key to your success in Girl Scouts. Here you will find a schedule of upcoming training opportunities, both in-person and virtual, as well as descriptions of self-paced training available to volunteers in gsLearn. For in-person and virtual training, registration end dates are final. For questions about troop volunteer training, please contact Dejah Covick, dcovick@sjgs.org or 713-292-0254.

Schedule at a Glance:

Date Course

Self-paced Volunteer Basics gsLearn

Self-paced GSUSA’s New Leader Onboarding Series gsLearn

Self-paced GSUSA Girl Scouts Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training gsLearn

Self-paced Camping and Overnight Basics (COB) Volunteer Basics gsLearn

March 22 First Aid CPR/AED Blended March 9 Online Coursework GSC

March 23 Youth Mental Health First Aid (two-part training) March 9 Online Coursework Virtual

April 22 First Aid CPR/AED Blended April 8

April 26 Daisy Brownie Program Leadership VIRTUAL April 20

May 3 First Aid CPR/AED Blended April 20 Online Coursework Arnold May6 & May8 Youth Mental Health First Aid (two-part training) April 20

May 17 Volunteer Camper Certification May 5 COB ATC

June 21 Summer Train-In IN PERSON June 8 GSC

July 26 Summer Train-In VIRTUAL July 20 Virtual

Camping and Overnight Basics (COB)

Camping and Overnight Basics is an online course that certifies registered background-checked adults to lead camping and overnight trips for their troop. After taking this course, you’ll be qualified to rent units at camp, lead overnight trips with the troop, and help your girls make the most out of their camp experience. Available online in gsLearn.

First Aid CPR/AED Blended

Blended Learning First Aid/AED/CPR training comprises both online study and in-person skills demonstration. This Red Cross training certifies for infant through adult. Participants must complete both parts to receive their certification. You must complete the online portion, approximately two to four hours of training prior to attending the in-person skills demonstration. There are videos to complete and an online manual. Registration is available in gsEvents.

GSUSA Girl Scouts Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training

Child abuse and neglect are difficult subjects to think about, yet the prevention of abuse is a topic Girl Scouts takes very seriously. This training prepares supervising adults of Girl Scout youth to recognize, respond to, and report concerns of child abuse and neglect. Additionally, supervising adults will be empowered to prevent abuse by learning Girl Scout recommended practices, policies, and procedures. Girl Scout practices, policies, and procedures are proactive measures designed to prevent abusers from interacting with Girl Scouts to foster a safe space for children to thrive. Available online in gsLearn.

Volunteer Basics

The “basics” of being a volunteer in Girl Scouts of San Jacinto. The four modules of this training cover Safety Basics, Troop/ Group Basics, Financial Basics, and DEIB. This training is required for all new leaders and recommended for any volunteer. Available online in gsLearn.

Volunteer Camper Certification (VCC)

After this hands-on learning experience, you’ll be ready to get your girls outdoors and support their camp planning activities safely and confidently. Participate in four different outdoor cooking methods, outdoor ceremonies, campfire basics, and more. It also prepares you for cooking in a safe, efficient way and develops other basic outdoor skills. Most importantly, you will leave ready to apply what you have learned in both courses (this and the prerequisite) to help the girls plan camping activities. Prerequisite: Camping and Overnight Basics (COB). Registration is available in gsEvents.

Youth Mental Health First Aid VIRTUAL

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a five-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. The topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Registration is available in gsEvents.

Adult Recognition Event April 12, 2025 Camp Agnes Arnold

Join us at our Adult Recognition Event on April 12 at Camp Agnes Arnold. Every year, this event allows us to come together to honor all the wonderful volunteers who work to make Girl Scouts of San Jacinto so special. Come with your Girl Scout buddies and reserve a table to ensure your spot is secured. Registration is now open. The event filled up last year so register early!

Scan the QR code for up-to-date information on Adult Recognitions and the Adult Recognition Event or contact customer service (customerservice@sjgs.org) for more information.

Say THANK YOU to our Volunteers by Being a Green Angel at Adult Recognition Event 2025!

Say thank you to the volunteers that do so much for our council by being a Green Angel at the Adult Recognition Event April 12, 2025 at Camp Agnes Arnold. Girls will have the opportunity to spend the night at camp before the event, and on that Saturday morning, serve breakfast to the attendees. This is a great opportunity to say thank you to the volunteers that serve the girls and earn community service at the same time. Participants must register online. Contact Cassie Robinson at crobinson@sjgs.org

Troop “To Dos”

q Consider becoming a delegate for your Community and attend the GSSJC Annual Meeting on April 12!

q Celebrate and thank volunteers on Volunteer Appreciation Day (April 22)!

q Prepare for bridging and Court of Awards – plan it with your girls!

q Early Bird renewal – get girls and volunteers renewed and ready for the next school year.

q Plan something fun for your girls this summer. Check on day and twilight camp options in your area and share overnight camp information with parents.

q Attend Summer Train-In and get trained up for next year!

DON’T:

q Don’t wait until the last minute to purchase end-ofyear recognitions for girls!

q Miss the deadline for Troop Finance Reports! Prepare your Troop Finance Report (F-31) and turn it in by May 31! Submit through the Volunteer Toolkit.

Adult Training Records and “I’ve Been Trained!” Patch

All adult volunteers are encouraged to track their training on the F-240 Adult Training Record, available in Forms and Documents. Be sure to pick up your “I’ve Been Trained!” patch at the GSSJC Girl Scout Shop and fill up the patch with apples that represent the trainings you’ve completed!

Save the Date –FALL VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE

Join us November 7 – 9 for the Fall Volunteer Conference at Camp Agnes Arnold!

Journey with us for this volunteers-only weekend with enrichments you can take back to your troop as well as certifications over the weekend in:

• Adventure Park Aides

• Archery Certifications

• First Aid

• Volunteer Camper Certification

• … and so much more!

Registration goes live August 1. Early Bird Pricing will be offered and is expected to fill up so register ASAP. We can’t wait to take this next “wild” adventure with you this Fall!

Summer Train-In IN PERSON

We want to welcome you aboard the Summer Train-In! Tailor your own track from the courses suggested by level or choose your own path! If you have a healthy mix of program levels, invite another volunteer from your troop to attend another route and get twice as much learning in!

Where: Girl Scout Center, Houston Volunteers who have not taken their current program level training (Program Leadership or Partnering) should prioritize that course. Lunch is included and the mobile shop will be open!

Courses are grouped by suggested tracks, but volunteers are welcome to build their own training plan during the registration process. PLEASE NOTE that Daisy Brownie Program Leadership is split into two sessions during registration but both sessions must be selected to attend the course.

Session 1:

Daisy/Brownie Program Leadership

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.*

This course is designed for leaders who are new to the troop leadership role working or new to working with girls in kindergarten through third grades (Girl Scout Daisy or Brownie program levels). Participants can see the progression in characteristics of each age group and learn about earned awards, troop governance, field trips and service project readiness, and ceremonies. In addition, they will learn about the girl/ adult partnership, tips on girl planning, and more with the use of available badge and journey resources. *Please select Daisy Brownie Program Leadership in Session 1 and Session 2 to attend.

Partnering with Girl Scout Juniors

8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Adults new to the Girl Scout Junior leadership role are encouraged to attend this course. This course is designated to provide specifics on working with girls in fourth and fifth grade. It includes various forms of troop government, characteristics of the girls, the girl/adult partnership, tips on girl planning, and more.

Partnering with Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

This training is highly recommended for NEW leaders working with Girl Scout Cadette, Senior and Ambassador program levels or leaders moving to Cadette leadership. Gain insight on how girls think at this age, how to guide them in girl planning, and when to step back so girls can develop leadership skills. Discover ways to become teen savvy, how to talk to girls about the 3Ts (Touchy Teen Topics) and the importance of maintaining confidentiality with troop members.

Make the World a Better Place

8:30 – 10 a.m.

Take Action projects are a chance for girls to learn about getting to the roots of issues, mobilizing others, and striving toward creating lasting change in their world. Are you struggling with how to guide girls? Do you know your leadership style in supporting girls in their planning? Learn how to address the Take Action components as the girls complete Journey Take Action Projects and plan for higher award projects

Session 2:

Games that Teach

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Need some skill-building games to fill in time at meetings? Looking for fun ways to weave in badge concepts that girls may have a tough time understanding? Join us in getting a little silly, a little serious, and a lot of social interaction!

Mean Chick Cliques and Dirty Tricks

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Let’s face it, the girl world is tough! Cliques, snobs, Facebook stalkers, Snapchat streaks, gossip, name-calling, showing off, and cyberbullying are issues girls face today. Learn “real world” tips and strategies to deal with these mean girls and bullies. This course is designed for you as, an adult, to learn strategies to take back to train your girls to take action!

Girl- Led Planning

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Looking for ways to get the girls to run their own troop meetings? Do you need some ideas on how girls can plan and organize troop activities? Learn some strategies for helping girls make what they choose to do a reality by incorporating girl-led concepts. Take the first step in letting go!

Session 3: Foolproof Finances

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Does the idea of Girl Scout finances worry you? This workshop takes you through the financial paperwork of a fictional troop to help make handling your own troop finances easy. Guidelines and tips are covered regarding keeping accurate records, money management, and completing the required financial paperwork on time. GSSJC requirements for financial assistance, donations, volunteer involvement grants, and additional money-earning activities are also included.

Celebrating Girl and Troop Achievements

1:15 – 2:45 p.m.

When is the proper time to present badges/awards to girls? How do we encourage girls to move to the next level? Do we recognize Girl Scouts partnering with your local communities? Join us for the answers to these questions and explore ways to celebrate these achievements.

What to do Instead of Banning Cellphones

1:15 – 2:45 p.m.

This course is about strategies for getting Juniors through Ambassadors to own the expectations, behaviors, and discipline in their troop. Adults tend to get frustrated when girls miss planning meetings and come only for the fun, when girls appear to be texting during meetings instead of contributing, and other older girl behavior. Discuss ideas to guide girls to create the behavior contract they want for full ownership of their troop as well as how to let go as a troop leader.

Making Multi-Level Troops Work

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Managing a multi-level troop presents unique challenges with unique advantages. Girls of different ages can work well given a balance of activities, lots of discussion, and leader support. This workshop will help you identify the benefits and challenges of working with your unique mix of girls.

Session 4:

Engaging Families

3 – 4:15 p.m.

Do you have family members who stay and interrupt the troop’s meeting? Do you have little or no family participation in the troop? This workshop will help with ideas on how to engage the troop’s families in a positive way – making for a happy troop.

Girl Progression in Troop Finances

3 – 4:30 p.m.

As girls progress in the program levels, finances are no exception. Discover ways to guide girls in the everyday workings of their troop finances, and how to budget for activities and their annual goals. Learn strategies for stepping back and letting the girls take the lead.

Thanks a Million

3 – 4:30 p.m.

Get oriented to ways you can thank your volunteers through national, council, and local awards along with some ideas to thank your volunteers in small ways every day. It may be as simple as a “thank you” note, but do you know how to identify and nominate someone for an adult award? Let us show you how!

No Older Girl Left Inside

3 – 4:30 p.m.

Step up your outdoor game with girls in grades 6-12. Learn how to challenge them with picture scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, following trail markers, innovative cooking techniques, and outdoor fun. We also touch on safely camping at state parks.

Summer Train-In – Your Ticket to Troop Success!

Get your ticket for one or both of the Summer Train-Ins. Join us in-person on June 21 at the Girl Scout Center in Houston or virtually on July 26 for a day of learning and enrichment to prepare for your amazing next year in Girl Scouts! Full schedule of virtual train-in will appear online.

Philanthropy

Empowering Girls for a Lifetime

Girl Scouts provides every girl with amazing adventures and transformative experiences! In a troop girls can be themselves, feel empowered and learn from strong female role models in a safe, girl-led environment.

GSSJC believes that every girl deserves the chance to be a Girl Scout to explore the great outdoors, build lifelong friendships, and discover her inner strength. Our unwavering commitment is to make Girl Scouting accessible to all girls, regardless of their economic background. Through financial assistance, we ensure that no girl misses out on the transformative experiences that Girl Scouts offers.

Thanks to the support of friends like you we were able to cover the cost of dues, Council-sponsored programs, earned awards, uniforms and supplies so that every girl has the opportunity to discover themselves and become tomorrow’s leaders. In 2024, 55% of girl members received some form of financial assistance.

An investment in Girl Scouts is an investment in making our community better, stronger, and brighter. With your generous support, GSSJC can ensure that every girl has access to transformative experiences that are engaging, enriching, and enhance every girl’s skills. Donate now at www.gssjc.org/donate or scan the QR code. For additional information, please contact Susan Thraen at sthraen@sjgs.org.

Chevron Sponsors STEM Kits at Casa Mare

Thanks to our amazing Catalyst partner, Chevron, our council is introducing 36 new STEM kits at Casa Mare! You can be one of the first troops to explore our brand-new Casa Mare Troop Kits and earn a special patch just for checking them out!

The new kits include popular camp activities like birdwatching, astronomy, healthcare, bugs, and team building. Plus, some activities are exclusive to Casa Mare, including K’NEX bridge building, knot tying, magnets, identifying minerals, board games (perfect for rainy days), and more!

Chevron shares our belief in the power of STEM education for girls and is helping us empower the next generation of innovators and leaders. With these kits, girls can lead their own adventures, team up with friends, and dive into STEM activities that ignite their imaginations.

We want to send a huge thank you to Chevron for helping girls dream big, explore STEM, and unlock their full potential! Together, we're shaping the leaders of tomorrow!

Thank You, GSSJC Donors!

$500,000+ - Gold

The Cullen Foundation

H-E-B

$100,000-$499,999 –

Silver

M. D. Anderson Foundation

The Elkins Foundation

Girl Scouts of the USA

Harris County District Attorney's Office

The Wortham Foundation, Inc.

$50,000-$99,999 –

Bronze

The George Foundation

The Vivian L. Smith Foundation

$25,000-$49,999 –

Ambassador

The Florence and William K. McGee, Jr. Family Foundation

$10,000-$24,999 –

Senior

Janet and Michael G. Brown

Gena Drawhorn

Candice E. Koederitz

Michelle and Joseph Raab

Strake Foundation

The Trull Foundation

$5,000-$9,999 – Cadette

Baker Hughes

Giovanna C. Carter

Mary Louise Dobson Foundation

The Dow Chemical Company

Elaine Engel

ExxonMobil

H.H. and Edna Houseman Charitable Trust

Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation

Mariner Foundation

Thomas and Lindy McGee

Stacy and Dee Methvin

Stephen M. Seay

Foundation

Texas Children's Hospital

Mamie McFaddin Ward

Heritage Foundation

Marguerite WoungChapman

$1,000-$4,999 – Junior

Decie Autin

Bank of Oklahoma

Theresa M. Benson

The Boushka Family Fund

BP Energy Company

Honorable Peter Brown

Cadence Insurance

Connie Chavez

Chevron Phillips

Chemical Company

Chord Energy

Deborah L. Clark

Rhonda L. Cobb

Joan and James Collins

Davenport Law Firm, P.C.

Heidi and David Doll

Connie and Dean Eicher

Entergy Corporation

James Forde

Fort Bend Junior Service League

The Friedkin Group

Jane Gasdaska

Mary Jo J. Godinich

Claudia W. Hayslip

Insperity Services LP

Linda K. Jones

Sandy Judson

Ana and Will Kopf

Law Offices of Jose R.

Lopez II, PC

Kristin Lenoir

Diane Likeness

Mary B. McIntire, Ph.D.

Cassandra McZeal

Shauna G. Noonan

Audrey Ogawa Johnson

Filiz Ozdogan

Daniel Peneguy

Nancy Lee G. Peterson

Phillips 66 Company

Reliant, an NRG Company

Shell Energy Solutions

Maggie Sheridan

Victoria Smith

Esther and Don Spencer

Troop 24330

Hilary Tyson

Tamika Tyson

Amanda van Adrichem

$250-$999 – Brownie

Craig B. Allen

Gloria Ballin

Janet M. Becker

Jigna Bhakta

Forrest Bjerkaas

Anne V. Blount

Marsha Bourque

Mariam Boxwala

Kristen Burney

Allison Callender

Magna R. Cayll

Anna B. Charlton

Chevron Products Company

Christina Cohen

Donna F. Cole

Toni Collins-Gosney

ConocoPhillips Company

Brigitte A. Crofoot

Amanda Dickinson

Joanne J. Doherty

Marianne Duffin

Lindsey Duhon

Erin Eckhart

Theresa Einhorn

Elevance Health

Kathy Elliott

EOG Resources, Inc.

Samina Farid

Kelli Fereday

Nancy and Robert Flatt

Melissa Folz

Forney Construction

Andrea French

Lori Fussell

Melissa Hardy

Bill Hatfield

Teresa Hill

Christine M. Hollinden

Infovine

Valerie Jalufka

Ann Janssen

Christine Johnson

Jane D. Jones

For any questions about the donor list, contact Suzanne Carmona at 713-292-0334 or scarmona@sjgs.org. Memorials and Honorariums listed are $25 and above. Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024

Joyce I. Kamla

Sue Kean and Grady Walker

Christine Kenworthy

Tatum Klingbeil

Nancy B. Kral

The Kroger Company

Lara Kroll

Sharon LaDay

Rebekah Le

Marty Lundstrom

Peggy Macatangay

Matt Malinsky

Gill Mallon

Lucia Martinez

Patti L. Massaro

Heather McConnell

Janet McMasters

Katie and Mark Mehnert

April and Jason Moncrieff

Alison Moss

Katherine Palmer

Linda W. Peterson

Elizabeth M. Phillips

Yeiny Pineda

Mary Jane Robinson

Kathy Sanders

The Schueppert Family

Nicole Shanklin

Autumn Shannon

Lori Sherman

Anita M. Shorosky

Tracy E. Simmons

Nicole Singer

Fiona Stephan

The Stewart Title Foundation, Inc.

Ellen Stickney

Christine Subervie

Susan Thraen

Susan Truscott

Trisha Tylman

United Way of Greater Atlanta

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

United Way of Midland County

Silvia Urteaga

Lauren Waddell

Danielle Ward

David Kreidler and Kenneth Wiesehuegel

Charitable Fund

Barbara Willhouse

Laurel Williams

Eileen K. Wilson

Genevieve and Ted

Winter

Sharon and Ezra Yacob

Zebra Technologies

Richard Zembek

Honorariums

In Honor of Jean Chapin

Jay B. Chapin

In Honor of Kirsten Davenport

Julie Pradel

In Honor of Samina Farid

Theresa Einhorn

Lona McManus

In Honor of Yvonne M. Hill

Harriett Pittman

In Honor of

Caroline Long

Yolanda Vasquez-Foster

In Honor of RaeLynn Mattie-Rguig

Heather McConnell

In Honor of Carol Warley

Millicent E. Goldschmidt

Memorials

In Memory of

Cynthia Bell

Magda Parks

In Memory of

In Memory of

Letitia "Tisha" Bell

Susan M. Shirley-Menzel

In Memory of Cynthia

Delaine Simonet-Bell

Sheila Thorne

Scrapbook

Send your photos to communications@sjgs.org. Put your troop number in the subject line.

Troop 139149 had a great trip to San Antonio to visit the Alamo, Riverwalk and Fiesta Texas.

Troop 143133 held a special event to share safety tips with a Brownie and Daisy troop that attend Cockrell. They also designed and created signs for the school to display in their car rider pick up and drop off lines.

Troop 139149 completed their Bronze Award project. The girls noticed that an area at Casa Mare was overgrown with weeds and decided to clean it up and setup an area where troops can gather to do activities. They built two benches so people would have a place to sit.

Troop 111029 chose to use their cookie money for an overnight at the Downtown Aquarium and worked on their Pets badge. They made great sisterhood memories petting stingrays, learning about parrots, doing a scavenger hunt, and working on a painting craft.

Troop 120009 participated in the Girl Scouts Tour of Amazon Fulfillment Center. Girls learned about STEM with Amazon. They observed how female employees are building the future using cutting edge technology and data to get customers items to them as quickly, safely, and efficiently as possible.

Troop 142101 visited NYC. They saw the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the 9/11 museum, Empire State Building, Girl Scout Central and even Lion King on Broadway! It was an amazing trip and they can’t wait to plan next years trip!

Troop 111139 spent an overnight in Brenham to celebrate their cookie season and end of year. They visited Blue Bell Creamery, Peeka Ranch to learn about alpacas, and the Texas Cotton Gin Museum -- along with finding great food options around the area.

Troop 121035 celebrated their recognition day at Urban Air Adventure Park. The girls received recognition for sales from Fall Products and Cookie Programs. They also received the badges and patches earned in the meetings and different activities held. They also spent a fun afternoon at the different attractions.

Skylar and Laila from Troop 127018 earned their Summit Pin by participating in a cultural immersion at Dulce Studios in Richmond. The owner, Barbara migrated to the United States from Mexico after graduating from college to start a new life and shared her journey to America, her life growing up in Mexico and exposed the girls to her background and passion in photography. Marleen, a volunteer in the troop, is from Nigeria and she helped all of the girls understand more about what life is like growing up as a girl in Nigeria. And Laila, a Brownie in the troop shared her experiences of annual visits to her father’s home country, Jamaica. The girls continued their journey by making affirmation cards for girls from around the world living at a local international group home.

Troop 136001 collected donations for senior citizens to kick off "Older Americans Month." They presented some Girl Scout traditions, sang songs, and did skits, opened, prayed, and did a closing. They met some 70 to 90 year olds who were former Girl Scouts who enjoyed the troop's presentation.

Troop 120009 volunteered at Animeal on Wheels. The girls bagged pet food for the delivery teams and some girls delivered the packages to seniors with pets. They also bagged food for the senior citizens. The girls enjoy contributing to their community.

Troop 127018 earned the Bronze Award by creating and distributing "Care Kits for kids" for Texas Children's Hospital in Katy and included coloring books and sensory toys. The troop partnered with Reed Deed Run, an initiative at King Elementary School in Katy ISD, to ensure the sustainability of the program beyond their initial delivery. By working together, they aim to create a lasting impact on the lives of hospitalized children.

welcoming incoming Juniors and incoming Seniors at the same place, five years apart.

Troop 114092 completed their Bronze Award by devoting their efforts to the St. Edward campus and building two durable trash can holders. These holders will be used during parish and school events to keep the field clean and beautiful and to make sure that trash is disposed of properly, keeping the environment clear of litter.

Homeschool Troop 111105 earned the Inside Government badge at San Felipe de Austin.

Cori S. (left) and Megan B. (right)

Homeschool Troop 111105 earned the Detective badge at the Houston Museum of National Science.

Troop 152025 had an amazing experience at the overnight at NASA event. The girls can’t stop talking about it and want to attend the event next year!

152025 spent a meeting doing Mother’s Day crafts.

Ella P. from Troop 125086 is an avid archer. She was first introduced to the sport at Misty Meadows Ranch during summer camp. Since then, Ella has been competing and earning medals at the state and national level. Last summer she set three new state records for recurve field archery! She hopes to compete in the Olympics herself in 2032.

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Eastern Thicket Community leaders and their daughters from Silsbee, Jasper, and Kirbyville enjoyed time together at the Galveston Bay House. They relaxed at the house, took a harbor tour, toured the Tall Ship Elissa, got caught by a flamingo parade, and went to the beach.

Troop 131098 hosted a Teddy Bears and Tutus recruitment event. The event was aimed at recruiting Daisies. The girls learned about the Girl Scout Law and they made tutus for their stuffies with the colors associated with the Girl Scout Law.

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to a ballroom dancing class.

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Troop 131098 participated in Kirbyville's Magnolia Festival parade. The theme was Aloha Kirbyville. After the parade the girls lead the community in the "Pledge of Allegiance" at the opening ceremony of the festival.

Aloha from Spring Creek Trails at their community campout at Camp Agnes Arnold in September.

Troop 114155 had a great day out at Misty Meadows Ranch. The girls completed their outdoor badge and participated in Love, Hug, & Groom.

Cadettes from Troop 28173 visited Austin for a tour of the State Capitol as part of their Democracy badge.

Daisies from Troop 28173 learned all about voting and voted on their snacks for the next meeting as part of their Democracy badge.

Brownies and Juniors from Troop 28173 led the Pledge of Allegiance for the city council meeting in Missouri City as part of their Democracy badges.

Troop 105134 visited the Galveston Naval Museum as one of the activities while staying at the Galveston Bay House this summer. The troop also made goodie bags welcoming the Magnolia Junior High teachers to the new school year. The bags included a few teacher supplies and sweets treats.

Troop 106218 had a great time in Galveston, earning the Visit Galveston patch and Animal Observer badge. The girls are second year Daisies and were able to use the cookie money raised in their first year to fund this trip. They visited the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network and the girls learned how to help in a dolphin stranding event! Then the girls observed live dolphins in their natural habitat and learned about current and past maritime vessels with the Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch and the Tall Ship Elissa.

Tonkawa Trailblazers Troop 138009 collected donations to be sent for the Hurricane Helene victims.

Girls from the multi level Troop 08651 had a fun day doing kayaking on the Buffalo Bayou.

Troop 113139 visited the USS Lexington. They had a blast seeing all the fighter jets and listening to ghost stories.

Troop 142023 enjoyed their back to troop meeting celebrating Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend at Brazos Bend State Park.

When your troop has so many girls that you can barely see Hipper! Homeschool Troop 111105 had 21 of 26 girls show up for

Troop 120122, this was their Investiture and Rededication ceremony which they have truly grown and still getting more girls.

Troop 127151, while working towards their Bronze Award, finished up their Outdoor Journey by making beach-inspired wind chimes for the Galveston Bay House. Their goal was mental health and listening to wind chimes can enhance the mind/ body/spirit.

Troop 114202 had a rededication and bridging ceremony.

camping at Camp Agnes Arnold.

Troop 114182 canoeing at Camp Agnes Arnold.

Troop 110007 went Christmas caroling to bring back old traditions. They also made their own decorated Santa hats.

Troop 152025 had a fun fall playing a version of the "pancake toss" game from the Juliette Gordon Low times. They also did a scavenger hunt where the girls found bags containing a pearl necklace and learned about our founder having to sell hers to fund Girl Scouts. They also did science experiments.

Troop 143133 bridged to Cadettes. They had a sleepover at the local Girl Scout house to celebrate. They have been together since they were five, and have grown such a tight bond with each other.

New Troop 115018 earned their CPR Certification at the Harris County ESD 16/Klein Fire Department Administration Building and are ready to help save lives in their community.

Troop 117127 made holiday cards for “Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge.” The girls created fun and joyful cards that will be distributed to warriors currently overseas or on deployment. This small token expresses our gratitude to those who serve especially during the holiday season.

volunteered with “Rise against hunger”

They helped by sorting, labeling, and boxing up thousands of packets of food for those in need.

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at Elm Grove elementary.

Ambassador Troop 21052 - having a Thrifting Adventure. Way to re-use and re-cycle, girls!

discovered

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and all the tools needed to perfect their design. Plus, the girls learned about the natural ingredients used for the icing colors.

Troop 111029 learn on how to decorate a cake at Whole Foods Kirby. They

the art of icing, using

tips,

Troop 108042 sang Christmas carols to the residents of The Forum Assisted Living.

Troop 108031 made gift bags and cards for Stockings for Seniors during their Holidays Around the World themed meeting.

Vienne M., Eleanor P., and Lydia B. of Troop 108031 got one step closer to earning their Silver Award by completing a renovation and restocking project on a local Little Free Library.

Troop 140149 earned their Think Like a Scientist Engineer doing a cleanup and transecting the trash for data at a bayou.

Troop 140149 earned their First Aid badges at Pasadena Fire Dept., where they made personal kits and also made extra to donate to the local Police Dept.

Troop 111029 met with exchange students from Jordan, Moldova, and Serbia for a Friends Around the World meeting. We learned about life in their countries, their experience as an exchange students, and learned how to write our names in three different languages.

Troop 126169 earned the Veterans Day Fun Patch by making cards of appreciation and gratitude for a local Veterans organization. They also had a special guest speaker join the meeting - Army Veteran Nick Patterson (pictured center with his daughter). He spoke about his military service, what it means to be a Veteran, and how we can show appreciation to our Veterans.

Troop 110114 participated in several planning meetings and earned a World of Girls LiA award. In addition, the girls participated in a service project that day where the troop donated items used to assemble gift packages in shoe boxes for the Cross Catholic outreach children in South America who would otherwise not receive Christmas gifts. Great job girls!

Homeschool Troop 111105 finished their level specific journeys by completing a take action project at Camp Agnes Arnold. The girls voted on positive phrases and words of affirmation that were then cut out on vinyl. The girls applied the phrases to the girls' bathroom stall doors in the lodge at Camp Agnes Arnold during a recent troop camp overnight. They hope that this addition brings a smile to everyone's face.

The rain could not keep Troop 115018 from having a great time exploring the Gourley Nature Trail in Spring.

Troop 111105 took action and gathered supplies to create more than 60 birthday box kits. These were donated to Northwest Assistance Ministry. The girls also created flyers to post on social media and in public places to spread the word on the need for such kits at all the area food pantries.

Troop 120009 earned their Democracy badge with Judge Dedra Davis, Harris County 270th Civil District Court. The girls received Honorary Judge of the Day certificates and learned about the court system. They wore judge robes and made rulings with the judge's gavel. They learned how women are empowered and can do whatever they inspire to do. What a great inspiration!

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New Troop 115018 truly embraced the spirit of giving over the holiday season with their first of many projects to help those in need through a food drive to fill "Thankful Giving Bags." These bags included a turkey and all the fixings for a festive holiday meal: vegetables, sides, dinner rolls, and drinks. These carefully packed bags were delivered with love to families across Northeast and Southwest Houston.

147085 took on an exciting adventure at Dick's House of Sport, where they earned their Rock Climbing badge. Scaling walls and overcoming challenges, the girls demonstrated incredible focus, determination, and teamwork. This activity was more than just a physical challenge; it was an opportunity to build confidence, foster resilience, and conquer fears.

Troop 114182 and 114079 camped together and had fun exploring Camp Agnes Arnold.

Troop 114182

goat yoga at Rose Therapeutic and Goat Farm

then a trip to Buccee's.

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Troop 111029 met with exchange students from Jordan, Moldova, and Serbia for a Friends Around the World meeting. We learned about life in their countries, their experience as an exchange students, and learned how to write our names in three different languages.

Troop 126169 earned the Veterans Day Fun Patch by making cards of appreciation and gratitude for a local Veterans organization. They also had a special guest speaker join the meeting - Army Veteran Nick Patterson (pictured center with his daughter). He spoke about his military service, what it means to be a Veteran, and how we can show appreciation to our Veterans.

Troop 110114 participated in several planning meetings and earned a World of Girls LiA award. In addition, the girls participated in a service project that day where the troop donated items used to assemble gift packages in shoe boxes for the Cross Catholic outreach children in South America who would otherwise not receive Christmas gifts. Great job girls!

Homeschool Troop 111105 finished their level specific journeys by completing a take action project at Camp Agnes Arnold. The girls voted on positive phrases and words of affirmation that were then cut out on vinyl. The girls applied the phrases to the girls' bathroom stall doors in the lodge at Camp Agnes Arnold during a recent troop camp overnight. They hope that this addition brings a smile to everyone's face.

The rain could not keep Troop 115018 from having a great time exploring the Gourley Nature Trail in Spring.

Troop 111105 took action and gathered supplies to create more than 60 birthday box kits. These were donated to Northwest Assistance Ministry. The girls also created flyers to post on social media and in public places to spread the word on the need for such kits at all the area food pantries.

Troop 120009 earned their Democracy badge with Judge Dedra Davis, Harris County 270th Civil District Court. The girls received Honorary Judge of the Day certificates and learned about the court system. They wore judge robes and made rulings with the judge's gavel. They learned how women are empowered and can do whatever they inspire to do. What a great inspiration!

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New Troop 115018 truly embraced the spirit of giving over the holiday season with their first of many projects to help those in need through a food drive to fill "Thankful Giving Bags." These bags included a turkey and all the fixings for a festive holiday meal: vegetables, sides, dinner rolls, and drinks. These carefully packed bags were delivered with love to families across Northeast and Southwest Houston.

147085 took on an exciting adventure at Dick's House of Sport, where they earned their Rock Climbing badge. Scaling walls and overcoming challenges, the girls demonstrated incredible focus, determination, and teamwork. This activity was more than just a physical challenge; it was an opportunity to build confidence, foster resilience, and conquer fears.

Troop 114182 and 114079 camped together and had fun exploring Camp Agnes Arnold.

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goat yoga at Rose Therapeutic and Goat Farm

then a trip to Buccee's.

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Camp Progression:

What Type of Camp Are You Ready For?

When registering for summer camp, select the correct age level based on the grade your camper will enter in the fall of 2025. If your camper has skipped grades or you’re unsure about the best fit, email customerservice@sjgs.org for assistance. Go to www.gssjc.org/summercamp to find all the adventure waiting for you this summer!

Daisy Day (Grades K-1)

Bring your parent out for a day at camp and get a taste of what summer camp has to offer.

Day Camp (Grades 2-8)

Learn and practice outdoor skills, leadership, crafts, games and more. Activities vary by session, and some have an optional overnight.

Me & My Gal (All Levels)

Go to overnight camp with your mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, or uncle. Try traditional camp activities led by our camp staff.

3-Day Overnight Camp (Grades 2-3)

Experience camp on your own! Sleep in a cabin or dorm with girls your same age. Take part in swimming, canoeing, outdoor skills and more.

6-Day Overnight Camp (Grades 2-12)

Enjoy camp on your own for a whole week! Sleep in tents, cabins or dorms with other girls similar in age. Campers can choose a traditional camp experience or a specialty session.

Extended and Leadership Camp (Grades 6-12)

Learn all about leading younger girls at camp, learn to sail, or expand your riding skills with a longer camp session. The choice is yours! These sessions are for seasoned campers looking for a longer experience or leadership training.