Virtual Journeys
Join our virtual camp counselor, Julia Noble, as she guides you through these virtual Journeys. These Journeys will be earned over one weekend, six hours total. Badge will be earned but not included. Cost: $35 Where: Virtual Contact: jforde@sjgs.org Journey: aMUSE (Junior) When: Jan. 29 – 30; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. In this virtual Journey, you will explore the different roles you play in your life and try on new ones. You'll plan a Take-Action Project, such as putting on a performance that creatively urges an end to stereotyping. You'll work towards earning three leadership awards! This Journey focuses on breaking stereotypes, creating real friendships, building confidence, and exploring new skills and strengths! Journey: Agent of Change (Junior) When: Feb. 26 – 27; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. In this virtual Journey, we'll explore how powerful individual women have been throughout history, how your own individual powers can be linked together to create a powerful team, and how your team power can become community power. Then you'll plan a Take-Action project that helps others and work on earning three leadership awards! This Journey emphasizes confidence, teamwork and cooperation as the girls focus on bettering their community.
Celebrate MLK Day with GSSJC Join us for the 44th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade with the Black Heritage Society. We continue to keep Dr. King's Dream alive by engaging the community to celebrate his life, legacy, and teaching. The parade is open to Girl Scout members of all ages and will be held in downtown Houston, Monday, January 17, 2022. Please check our online Activities page to register and for more details.
Backpacking Backpacking orientation
This is a prerequisite to join the Backpacking Special Interest Group. This training covers all the basic knowledge required for troops and individuals wishing to go backpacking. Don’t worry if you might be the only girl in your troop or an individually registered girl who might be interested in backpacking. You won’t be the only one! You will be in a group of new friends for the weekend. You will learn how to pack a backpack, care for a tent, and cook on your own personal stove. You will transfer your camping gear to your backpack, hike two miles to the campsite and set up your tent, where you will spend the evening on a mini backpacking adventure! Enjoy the campfire, savor dinner on your own stove, and settle in for the night in your tent on the ground under the stars. After packing up your gear the next morning, you will hike two miles back to the main part of camp, say goodbye to your new friends and count down the days until your first weekend backpacking trip! Note: Upon arrival, you will meet near the ranger station at the camp entrance. When: March 5 – 6 10:30 a.m. Saturday – 11:15 a.m. Sunday Adult Requirements: This is a drop-off event, adults do not need to stay unless they also wish to take the training. Contact: customerservice@sjgs.org
Backpacking: Trail Adventure badge workshop
Are you ready to learn how to tackle a trail and go hiking? Join experienced hikers and backpackers as we explore gear, skills, tips and tricks to plan hikes and safely venture out on the trail. Girls will complete the Trail Adventure badge requirements for their level. Please bring a sack lunch, water, and wear comfortable shoes for walking. Badge will be provided. Girls will complete badge activities at Podville and then hike around camp. Who: ⓙⓒⓢⓐAdults Where: Podville at Treelake Complex When: April 30 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $10
Weekend camp activities Is your troop camping at one of our GSSJC properties this spring? Are you interested in doing some fun camp activities (or “Camptivities”) while you’re there? Check out the activities section to see what is available at camp on your weekend.
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