Food For Thought - Cookie Program 2025 Girl Scout of San Gorgonio
Dear Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Families,
Get ready to “Embrace Possibility” during the 2025 Cookie Season! This thrilling theme is about adventure and discovery, inviting Girl Scouts to dive into a world of endless opportunities. Together, you’ll make new friends, explore exciting challenges, and have a blast selling cookies!
I have some exciting news to share! For the 2025 Cookie Season, we are introducing new and fun cookie incentives, including:
Disney Cruise & Kennedy Space Center Opportunity Drawing
This year, each girl will receive a token for every 500 boxes of cookies she sells and be eligible for an incredible Council-led adventure that will include the Kennedy Space Center and a Disney Cruise! Ten girls and their adult chaperone will be randomly chosen to participate in this extraordinary travel adventure.
Troop Membership Cookie Incentive — Participation in the Girl Scout Cookie Program empowers troops to fully fund their Girl Scout membership dues. Troops can earn a 2026 membership renewal voucher for their participating girls and two leaders by reaching a Troop Combined sale of 5,500 packages during the 2025 Cookie Program.
Cookie Dough — Council will now accept Cookie Dough for Girl Scout Membership Dues! Individual girls can earn enough Cookie Dough through the standard girl reward plan to apply to their membership renewal if they choose. A girl who sells just 300 packages can earn up to $50 in Cookie Dough based on her reward choices.
You’re about to embark on a journey that will give you valuable experiences and skills which will benefit you for years to come! As you dive into this sale, I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you have a fantastic, enriching time.
Embrace every possibility, relish the challenges, and take the time to celebrate your successes along the way! This adventure is all about growth, learning, and having fun. Keep reading to discover all the incentives your Council has in store for you.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Cy nthia H. Breunig P resident and CEO
GSSGC Communication Methods
Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio communicates in a variety of ways. To ensure you are not missing out on important information, please watch for the following, one-way communication methods:
• GSSGC Website | gssgc.org
This includes MyGS with your GSUSA account information, the events calendar, forms, and tons of helpful info.
• Monthly Newsletter
Sent by customercare@gssgc.org to every registered member except those that have opted out of our communications.
• Regional Emailer
Sent by Community Development Staff in your area to each troop leader.
• Text Messages Sent 0-4 times/month
• Social Media
Find all our socials here: https://bit.ly/gssgcsocials
In addition, please make sure to use the following two-way communication methods to talk to us:
• Email
• Customercare@gssgc.org – this is the best way to communicate with us as the communication and response times are tracked
• Individual emails to a staff or volunteer
• Department Emails where a group of staff and volunteers are reached, including events@gssgc.org, marcomm@gssgc.org, awards@gssgc.org, ap@gssgc.org, programcoordinator@gssgc.org
• In-Person by scheduling a meeting, dropping by the store, or joining us at a Regional Girl Scout social.
• Responding on Social Media – To ensure our social media channels remain a positive space, please share grievances via direct message or email to customercare@gssgc.org.
SCAN THE QR CODE FOR OUR SOCIALS!
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Girl Scouting provides opportunities and resources to prepare girls to seek and meet the challenges of an ever-changing society. While we participate in the Girl Scout program we welcome, embrace, appreciate and live our values with others.
We invite every member of Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio to pledge their commitment to the following principles and practice them at all times. We also welcome feedback from my peers as we learn about the various backgrounds in our community.
I will:
WELCOME
• Seek out girls and adults from different backgrounds* and welcome them into my troop/group/activity/pathway.
• Honor both similarities and differences by including girls and adults in Girl Scouting
• Strive to get to know, beyond a surface level, girls and adults from an assortment of backgrounds, interests, talents and skills.
EMBRACE
• Encourage and participate in dialogue that embraces diverse ideas and opinions while continuing to make Girl Scouting a place to prepare for and meet the challenges of an ever-changing society.
• Seek out and include, and reference opinions and information from as many sources and perspectives as possible when planning and making decisions that affect our troop/group/activity/pathway.
• Make sure that Girl Scouting is welcoming to every girl by planning and implementing programs and activities that reflect and celebrate our varied experiences.
APPRECIATE
• Take advantage of opportunities to step outside of our own cultures to experience, learn about and appreciate the world around us.
• By stepping outside of my own culture, identify and practice behaviors that are respectful of all people.
LIVE OUR VALUES
• Think about how I use my personal resources (time, money, talents) and seek to share my resources insituations and places where the values of including and respecting others are welcomed.
• Ensure that our communications (newsletters, announcements and other written materials, such as emails, texts, and electronic and social media) reflect the diversity of our troop, group, activity, and pathway are respectful of all people.
*Each background is a unique combination of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, age, geographic origin, size, physical and mental ability, family, religion, opinions, talents, skills, experience, education, profession, interests, personality, and hobbies.
Multicultural Community Celebrations Fun
Patch
The Girl Scouts of USA Multicultural Celebration Fun Patch was designed to celebrate the countless contributions that diverse communities have made and continue to make in the United States. Girl Scouts of all levels and their leaders have plenty of activities to choose from to earn each segment of this fun patch, whether they choose to do one or all of them. Girls from all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to participate; they are sure to learn interesting new things. Patches are available to members and non-members who would like to learn about, support, and celebrate the customs, values, and traditions of various cultures within the United States.
Celebrate diversity with us! We will feature programs and information to help you earn your Multicultural Community Celebrations Fun Patches throughout the year by participating.
Visit https://bit.ly/gssgccelebate for more details on dates and how to earn your patches!
Fun Fact
Did you know?
I Care to Share Spread Joy
with Girl Scout Cookies
What is the I Care to Share Program?
The I Care to Share Program is all about spreading kindness! When customers donate to the I Care to Share Program, Troops have the chance to donate them to support local food banks, first responders, military heroes, and other community partners, who serve our communities with dedication.
During the Cookie Program, girls and their troops collect donations toward Girl Scout Cookies to be donated on a troop, regional or Council level. These donations bring sweet treats to community members and areas and beyond throughout the Riverside and San Bernardino County Areas and beyond.
Why It Matters:
Honor Our Local Heroes
The I Care to Share program has been running for over 15 years. In that time GSSGC has donated over 1,225,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies and 75,000 units of Fall Product to local families, first responders, essential workers throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, not to mention our military personnel around the world! Together, we’re making a huge impact!
A box of cookies is a small but powerful way to say “thank you” to our dedicated first responders and military personnel who put others before themselves every day.
Spread Joy in Our Communities
Donations help food banks and shelters provide sweet treats to families who need it most.
Spread Kindness
A simple act of kindness can make someone’s day. When we donate, we’re sharing love and positivity with others.
GIRL REWARDS
50+ BOXES
$25 Extra Cookie Dough
Girls who sell 250+ boxes of cookies January 12 through February 4, will receive this theme inspired Bento Box, plus the Walkabout exclusive Patch and $25 Cookie Dough!
The 250+ boxes must be sold and paid for through personal sales only. This includes Early Online Marketing sales, Walkabout and Girl Direct Ship Links.
Cookie transfers and payments for all participants must be completed for each Girl Scout by 2/4/2025 to qualify.
75+ BOXES
All rewards are subject to change without notice and are cumulative unless otherwise stated. Photos of rewards are mockups and subject to change. Any substitution will be comparable to the advertised reward.
100+ BOXES
200+ BOXES
300+ BOXES
1 2 3 4
Panda Plush Clip OR $5 Extra Cookie Dough
Panda Journal OR $5 Extra Cookie Dough
Popcorn Maker Bowl OR $5 Extra Cookie Dough
Large Panda Plush OR $10 Extra Cookie Dough
Walkabout Patch Bento Box
MORE GIRL REWARDS
Important Information For Travel/Experiences:
All adult chaperones must have an up-to-date background check and registration on file with GSSGC and be physically able to travel.
If programmatic experiences cannot happen, Girl Scouts who earned that experience will automatically be switched to the offered alternative reward at that level – travel will not be rescheduled or rerouted.
There are no make ups for travel or experiences.
If you do not attend chosen experience/ travel reward, it will be forfeited and you will not receive any other reward or swag in replacement.
No alternative rewards will be given after selections are submitted to Council
Tentative dates are given in advance to aid in decision-making and are subject to change.
Cookie Boss OR National Park Pass + Bottle OR $150 Adventure Credit
Cookie Boss is April 26, 2025. This signature reward event is for the Girl Scout and 1 Adult Chaperone (18 and over, registered Girl Scout Member), and includes park tickets to Knotts Berry Farm for the day, PLUS SWAG, Meal Voucher, Group Lunch, and so much more!
There is NO MAKEUP DATE for this event. If you do not attend, there is NO ALTERNATE OPTION for this level. The dates are published early to help girls and troops set their goals and for future planning. If the date provided does not work for you, the National Park Pass + Bottle OR $150 Adventure Credit are great reward choices at this level!
OR
Mosaic Lamp Workshop OR Build-A-Bear Workshop OR 6 Month Subscription to Sock Panda
Mark your Calendars for either May 31st OR June 1st but you’ll have to choose between Workshops: Mosaic Lamp OR Build-A-Bear! Both Workshops happening at various locations on both days! Mosaic Lamp workshop recommended for 6th grade and up.
If neither of the Workshop dates work for you, the 6 Month Subscription to Sock Panda is the best option for you with unique and original high-quality, company designed socks delivered to your door monthly!
2ND Chance Cookie Boss OR Choice of Earbuds OR $200 Adventure Credit
2nd Chance Cookie Boss means Girls have the choice: to choose Cookie Boss for the second time to earn 2 MORE Tickets (4 total) to attend Cookie Boss on April 26, 2025, OR a 2nd Chance to earn 2 Tickets to this signature event, if they choice one of the other reward options at the 875 level. Again, if the date does not work for you, Girl Scouts will also have the Choice of Earbuds OR $200 Adventure Credit. See Cookie Boss Details at 875+ Box level for more details.
1500+ BOXES
2000+ BOXES
OR OR OR
Custom Shoe Lab in LA (Khaki Crew Only) OR iPad w/ Choice of Color OR Kindle Scribe
Calling all Ambassador, Seniors & Cadettes (Khaki Crew)!
We have a day of creativity in store for you! This Girl-Only event will take earning Girl Scouts down to LA to truly embrace possibilities through a Custom Shoe Workshop through SRGN Academy on May 4, 2025!
3500+ BOXES Disney Overnight – GIRL ONLY OR 3D Printer OR Folding Electric Bike
This option includes transportation to and from LA, Shoes & Custom Shoe Lab Workshop, Meal and memories to last a lifetime! For those who don’t meet the age requirement or are unable to attend the event on May 4th have amazing technology to choose from, either iPad with Choice of Color OR Kindle Scribe.
thru Greece for GS + 1 Chaperone OR Apple Vision Pro
Travel dates of June 26-27, 2025
Council Chaperoned Girl Only Experience - Includes a 2-day park hopper ticket and overnight stay near the Disneyland Parks. Includes transportation, awesome SWAG, meals and snacks, and magical experiences with your Girl Scout sisters! If unable to attend, please choose between the 3D Printer or Folding Electric Bike
Travel dates of July 21 - August 3, 2025
Join us on a visually stunning and historically enriching experience traveling through Venice, Croatia and the Greek Isles. Includes 10 days aboard the Norwegian Pearl visiting 10 ports of call highlighting mythology and history, extraordinary art, picturesque landscapes, stunning architecture, ancient ruins, delicious cuisine, and of course shopping!
TROOP PROCEEDS
All rewards are subject to change without notice and are cumulative unless otherwise stated. Photos of rewards are mockups and subject to change. Any substitutions will be comparable to the advertised reward.
Note: Troop MUST have a minimum of three participating girls to qualify for PGA proceeds.
*Opt Out applications MUST be received by February 1, 2025. To apply to opt out visit https://bit.ly/cookiesoptout
COORDINATOR REWARDS
Note: Troop MUST have a minimum of three participating girls to qualify for PGA* rewards. *PGA refers to Troops Per Girl Average: total boxes sold divided by # of participating GS. GS must reach 24+ boxes or reach participation level to be included.
CHANCE TO WIN!
Take an out-of-this-world tour of Kennedy Space Center and embark for 5 days aboard the Disney Magic, enjoying the ship amenities and activities ashore like swimming, snorkeling, biking, kayaking and experiencing Bahamian Arts and Culture with stops at Disney Castaway Cay, Nassau, Bahamas and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
Girls will receive one entry for every 500 packages sold. Parents/Girls must opt-in to the opportunity drawing in the Program Parent Permission Form confirming they can meet the time and travel documentation requirements for the trip scheduled for July 9-16, 2025. 10 total winners will be randomly selected: 1 Winner from each of the 5 Regions and 5 additional winners from the remaining entries. Once announced, winners will have 48 hours to provide all necessary details to finalize travel arrangements.
Any girl that sells 500+ packages and does NOT opt-in will be entered into a drawing for a LG - StanbyME Go Portable TV.
Travel dates of July 9-16, 2025
Unlock New Opportunities in the 2025 Cookie Program!
Cookie & Nutty Dough
Cookie & Nutty Dough is a special credit Girl Scouts can earn during the annual Cookie and Fall Product Programs. Instead of selecting a different reward, girls can choose to earn Extra Cookie Dough to use toward their Girl Scout activities and adventures. Expires 6/5/26.
Troop RewardMembership Credit
New for 2025, Council will now accept Cookie Dough for Girl Scout Membership Dues! Individual Girls have the opportunity to earn enough cookie dough through the standard girl reward plan to apply to their membership renewal if they choose. A girl that sells just 300 packages can earn up to $50 in cookie dough based on their reward choices.
Adventure Credits
Adventure Credits can be used toward Council Events, Camp, Destination Unknown and other Travel. Adventure Credits can be banked for ETT and Camp Only. Adventure Credits can be combined with Cookie
Participation in the Cookie Program empowers girls and troops to fully fund their Girl Scout experience, including membership dues! Troops can earn a 2026 membership renewal voucher for their participating girls and 2 leaders by reaching Troop Combined sales of 5500 packages or more during the 2025 Cookie Program.
Dough and other Alternative Payments to cover GSSGC program costs. Adventure Credits cannot be used for retail or other GSSGC shop purchases. Expires 6/5/26.
Steps to Becoming a Troop Product Coordinator (TPC)
To start your troop’s cookie program right, we strongly suggest every Troop Product Coordinator host an information parent meeting!
Steps To Becoming A Troop Product Coordinator (TPC):
Complete Registration/Renewal (through my GS)
Current Background Check (through Sterling Volunteers)
Complete Mandated Reporter
Training Certificate (on file with GSSGC)
Complete Live Scan (on file with GSSGC)
Established Troop Bank Account
No Outstanding Debt
Complete TPC Registration
Complete Training through GS Learn (accessible through My GS after 11/26)
Upload in ABC Smart Cookies & Digital Cookies (after all sets above are complete)
What a TPC needs from Caregivers:
Do not distributre program materials including cookies, until you have completed the items below.
Complete Parent Permission
Current Girl Registration for the 24-25 membership year
Confirm you have up to date Caregiver contact info in my GS
Use this time to set expectations, provide due dates and hand out materials. This is also a great time to get your troop excited by setting goals, learning about the five skills and the cookie line-up.
What
a TPC provides to each Family/ Girl Scout?
(Items come from your Regional Cookie Material Distribution Event)
• Family Guide: for providing GS and participating families details about the 2025 Cookie Program.
• Paper Order Card: for providing product details and tracking in person sales. Paper Order Cards will be available at or after MEGA Drop on 1/25.
• Money Envelope: for collecting important receipts for proof of product p/u & payment.
Important Dates:
• December 10, 2024 – Deadline to complete training online to start program on time.
• January 13, 2025 – Booth Booking Begins in ABC Smart Cookies
• February 10, 2025 – Inventory Report Due
• February 11, 2025 – ACH #1
• March 3, 2025 – Inventory Report Due
• March 4, 2025 – ACH #2
• March 19, 2025 – Troop Close-Out: TPC cannot access transfer/order functions after 11:59 pm
• March 25, 2025 – ACH #3: Final Balance Due
IEPO
independent entrepreneurial program opportunity
For girls not affiliated with a participating troop who want to participate in the 2025 Cookie Programc
What is required? Girl Scouts and her Chaperone/Parent must be registered and active with the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council to participate.
What does she earn? Girl Scouts participating in the IEPO will earn the Standard Girl Reward Plan and Cookie Dough. However, since they are not participating in a troop, they CANNOT earn Proceeds. Instead, they will earn additional IEPO Cookie Dough beyond the standard schedule to use toward GSSGC programming, events, and even camp. The IEPO Cookie Dough for the 2025 Cookie Program is calculated at $5 for every 25 packages sold. (Max IEPO Cookie Dough Value is $250)
Girls interested in participating in the IEPO can submit an interest form here: https://bit.ly/iepocookie
*Girls currently active in a troop that is NOT participating in the 2025 Cookie Product P rogram may participate through the IEPO. However, if more than two girls in the same troop want to participate, then they will not be eligible for the IEPO, and the troop will need a trained Coordinator to participate in the standard program. Daisy Level or first time selling Girl Scouts will be limited to Online Girl Delivery and Direct Ship sales channels only.
entrepreneurial program team
Entrepreneurial Regional Managers
Central Samantha Riggs ecentralteam@gmail.com
Central West
Jiranda Strebel cwfallcookie@gmail.com
High Desert Anne Rice
hdfallcookies@gmail.com
Low Desert Chantal Francisco lowdesertproductsales@gmail.com
Southwest Amber Szydlo swproductsales@gmail.com
Entrepreneurial Council Staff
Director of Entrepreneurial Program Devon Spira dspira@gssgc.org
Entrepreneurial Program Manager Caryn Martin-Patino cmartinpatino@gssgc.org
Entrepreneurial Program Specialist Lisa Reynolds lisa@gssgc.org
Entrepreneurial Program Coordinator Alexis Herrera aherrera@gssgc.org
Entrepreneurial Program Assistant Viki Jaggers vjaggers@gssgc.org
For general Council Entrepreneurial Program questions, contact customercare@gssgc.org or productsales@gssgc.org
How the Cookie Crumbles
Cookie Patches & Contests
Bling-Your-Booth
Amazing booths that WOW deserve to be celebrated! During cookie season, each week brings an exciting chance to win $1,000 in I Care to Share donations credited to the troop. To enter, share a photo of your booth in the comments of our Weekly Post. Every week features a new theme, so get creative and let your booth shine. Good luck!
Kindness Counts
As adults, we set the stage for kindness and empathy, showing our girls the behaviors we want them to embrace! If you spot fellow adult members, volunteers, staff members, etc. spreading positivity, give them a shout-out by nominating them for a Kindness Counts Patch! Let’s celebrate those who make the world a brighter place!
Nominate someone for their kindness from 12/1/24 through 3/25/25!
https://bit.ly/kindnesscounts25
Wacky Weather
Our Girl Scouts rise to the challenge when the weather has its plans! That’s why we’re excited to celebrate with the Wacky Weather Contest! Each time this fun contest is activated, post a photo in the Wacky Weather Post, and ten lucky troops will be randomly awarded $100 in I Care to Share donations. Rain, shine, or snow—let’s cheer on the Girl Scouts who keep going strong!
Girl Scout Pride
To run a legal cookie booth, you must wear at least a Girl Scout t-shirt and vest/sash/ smock. But wearing the official uniform shows your pride and represents all Girl Scouts. Each level has a required piece (like a tunic, sash, or vest) to showcase your pins and awards, and you can mix and match from the Official Uniform Apparel collection or the classic pairing of a white t-shirt with khakis or a skirt to complete your look. When you wear your uniform proudly, it gets noticed!
GSSGC cookie teams and staff are giving out this patch to celebrate girls in official uniforms at cookie booths. On the last day of the cookie program, five winning troops—one from each region—will each get $1,000 in I Care to Share donations!
Scooter Barb
Have you spotted Scooter Barb? She’s a longtime Girl Scout alum and a former Camp Azalea Trails camper, and she’s now on the lookout for cookie booths! If she finds you and you’re proudly wearing your sash, vest, smock—or even better, your full uniform—while sharing your troop or personal goals and reciting the Girl Scout Promise, she’ll award you a particular patch! Keep an eye out for Scooter Barb!
Empowering Entrepreneurs
When you wear your Girl Scout uniform at cookie booths, you encourage the girls to do the same! This year, if we spot you in any GSUSA Official Uniform Apparel or navy attire with an official scarf, tie, or vest, you’ll earn a particular patch and a chance to win exciting prizes. Let’s show our Girl Scout pride together!
Walkabout
Show off your achievements by sharing photos of you reaching your personal goals! Five lucky winners—one from each region—will be awarded $250 in I Care to Share donations credited to them! It’s time to celebrate your hard work and dedication. Good luck! The contest runs only during the Contest Period: 1/26 - 2/4/25.
An Enhanced Digital Cookie Experience
The Digital Cookie team has been hard at work smoothing out the Girl Scout and Troop Experience for this season. We’re excited to let you know that the issues some of you faced last year have been addressed, and we’ve made some great improvements to the system.
Last Year This Year
Access
Some users had trouble getting in to Digital Cookie or troops and Girl Scouts unable to set up sites
Our database that manages the data for Girl Scouts, volunteers and troops has been updated to better handle changes. That update will resolve those access issues
Data
The number of cookies sold was not updating or didn’t match what the leader had entered in the baker system
Returning users will see their existing customer lists.Sending emails has been optimized and tested to get those to customers
Checkout
Some users encountered difficulties placing orders
Customer lists not accessible for some returning users. Trouble sending emails to customers
Customers
Revised prompts and some behind the scenes changes will let customers breeze through checkout.
The progress bar on user dashboards has been simplified and features a fresh design that now reflects updates in minutes. We’ve also revamped the data transfer between Digital Cookie and the baker system for faster updates
BONUS! Venmo and Paypal added to the mobile app and required fields reduced. More new features coming in 2025.
Looking forward to seeing you in Digital Cookie this season. We’re confident you’ll enjoy the improved experience.
COOKIE SHOP
Cookie Product List
Cookie Megaphone $4
Cookie Pom Poms $5
Cookie Headband $5
Cookie Coil Hair Tie $2
Cookie Barrettes $3
Cookie
Bracelet Set $4
a. Cookie Pennant Banner $15
Cookie Cart $35
Cookie Clipboard $10
Cookie Table
Cloth (72x108”)$25
Cookie Table Top Riser $25
Cookie Rectangular Banner $15 g. Handheld Signs (4 pack) $8
Cookie Money Pouch $5
Cookie Table Cloth (60x60”) $20
Cookie Half Apron $15
Cookie Yard Sign with Stake
Cookie Tote Bag $5
Cookie Rhinestone Belt Bag $29
Cookie Rhinestone Long Sleeve $29
Cookie Trio Hat $29 Cookie Leggings $34
Cookie Blanket $32
Booth Bundle
Using Cookie/Nutty Dough
You can shop in-store at any of our five locations, or you may place an email order by following the steps outlined below.
Email Orders for Cookie/Nutty Dough
To submit your order using cookie/nutty dough as payment, please follow these five easy steps:
1. Visit Our Online Shop
Create a shopping cart with the items you wish to order
Please Note
Unfortunately, we cannot fulfill orders that include:
• or items
• Cross-branded products
• Merchandise from other Girl Scout councils
Any such items will be removed before processing your order.
2. Enter Your Shipping Zip Code
This will automatically add the appropriate tax rates to your cart. Please disregard shipping costs and options; GSSGC shipping is calculated at 10% of the total sale, with a minimum of $1.00 and a maximum of $7.50.
3. Copy Your Shopping Cart
Once your cart is complete, copy the contents and paste them into an email addressed to: onlineshop@gssgc.org
4. Processing Information
All orders are processed at our Redlands shop during business hours. Please note that any orders emailed after hours will be addressed on the following business day.
5. Include Your Shipping Information
In your email, please provide:
• Customer name
• Customer shipping address
• Customer phone number
Additionally, include your cookie/nutty dough payment information:
• Name on card
• 19-digit card number from the back
• Current card balance (if known)
You may include multiple cookie/nutty cards for payment. Please do not send credit card information. If there is an outstanding balance, our shop staff will reach out to you during processing.
Thank
and
11/26/24 Online Co ordinator Training Available Must complete by December 10, 2024 to place an Initial Order
11/30/24 Last Day for Cookie Rally Early Bird Registration
12/13/24 Initial Order Due from Troops
12/14/24 Cookie Rally
1/12-1/25 Early Online Marketing Campaign
1/25/25 Cookie MEGA Drop
1/26/25 Cookie Program Begins
2/4/25 Walkabout Period Ends
2/7/25 Cookie Booths Begin
2/21–2/23/25 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
3/16/24 Cookie Program Ends
3/21-3/23/25 Cookie Paper Push
CALENDAR OF COUNCIL CLOSURES
12/18/2024 Staff in Service Day
12/20/2024–1/2/2025 In observance of the Winter Holidays
1/17/2025 In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2/14/2025 In observance of Presidents’ Day
4/17/2025 Staff in Service Day
5/23/2025 In observance of Memorial Day
6/19/2025 In observance of Juneteenth
7/4/2025 In observance of Independence Day
8/21/2025 Staff in Service Day
8/29/2025 In observance of Labor Day
10/10/2025 In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
11/11/2025 In observance of Veterans Day
11/27–11/28/2025 In observance of Thanksgiving
GSSGC Camps
Why Girl Scout Camp?
Girl Scouts is the largest all girl organization and everything we do is designed to create an environment where girls can learn and grow together and become leaders in their daily lives. We strive to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. When girls go to camp, either on their own or with an adult partner, they explore leadership in a new way. At camp girls build life skills, responsibility and healthy habits while developing a deep appreciation for nature. Girl Scout camp provides a caring environment led by trained adults who help girls explore, grow and have fun.
Camp Skyland Ranch
Camp Skyland Ranch is located in the San Jacinto Mountains on the Banning side and is owned and operated by Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council. Skyland Ranch is situated at an elevation of 5000 feet overlooking the Morongo Valley. The sprawling camp setting in this chaparral environment allows many open spaces for campers to find themselves and connect with nature. For over 70 years, thousands of girls have experienced the magic that is Camp Skyland Ranch.
Camp is open to all girls in Kindergarten to 12th grade. Highlights of the camp programs include archery, arts and crafts, nature, horseback riding, camp skills, fencing, games, drama, outdoor recreation, campfires, fun, and more! Just pick the program that is right for you and your camper.
Camp Azalea Trails
Camp Azalea Trails, nestled in scenic San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, CA, offers an unforgettable outdoor experience for Girl Scouts. Owned by the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council, Camp A.T. sits at over 6,400 feet, surrounded by canyons, a peaceful stream, and towering pine trees. Since 1940, thousands of girls have discovered its magic, forming friendships, enjoying adventures, and celebrating beloved camp traditions.
Camp Azalea Trails invites your Girl Scout’s troop to make lasting memories in a safe, supportive environment. Troops can bring their own meals or enjoy delicious options from our kitchen team. With pre-selected activities and dedicated staff, your troop can focus on fun, nature, and confidence-building!
Camp Wi-Wo-Ca
Camp Wi-Wo-Ca is located between Yucaipa and Cherry Valley on an oak-covered parcel in the upper reaches of Wildwood Canyon. The property is easily accessed through the Hidden Meadows community off Wildwood Canyon Road. This almost in-town camp is ideal for day use, training seminars and first-time camping experiences.
American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation
Camp Skyland Ranch & Camp Azalea Trails are both ACA-accredited. Even if you don’t choose us, choose an ACAAccredited Camp because ACA Accreditation means that your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough (~ 300 standards) review of its operation to ensure compliance with industry and youth development standards. Visit http://www.campparents.org/funsafety to learn more about this and other helpful information.
How to Register
As Easy as 1 – 2 – 3 - 4
Every girl deserves Girl Scout Camp, as it is a safe all-girl environment for girls to improve responsibility and other life skills.
1. Talk to your camper to choose the dates or theme.
2. Visit the event calendar and pick camp.
3. Click the “Register” button to complete the forms to register.
4. Pay the $60 Deposit; then pay the balance four weeks prior to camp.
Have Questions?
Transportation to Camp? Individual Girl Summer Overnight Camps are provided by school bus from the Redlands office. Transportation to winter programs and other summer programs is provided by the participant unless otherwise noted.
More Information?
Visit our website to view Camp FAQs at www.gssgc.org/outdoors or email directly with your question. Call 909-307-6555 or (800) 400-GIRL (4475) Email customercare@gssgc.org
Support Camp Dreams: Become a Donor
Making Camp Possible
Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio believes every girl should experience Girl Scout camp and provides opportunities through the Girl Scout Product Sale Program for girls to fully pay for their experience. To ensure every girl can hold their spot while working on funding, girls can register with just the form and $60 deposit; final payment is due four weeks prior to their camp session. Some options to consider:
• Participate in the Product Sales (sell Girl Scout Cookies)
• Apply for Financial Assistance
• Create a Payment Plan
• Ask for camp as a gift
• Have a parent or adult relative volunteer
Make a payment, register online, or register at Cookie Rally to double your Nutty Dough. Regardless of how you choose to register, make sure to stop by the camp trading post for help registering. To double Nutty Dough, it must be used to pay for camp. 2024 Nutty Dough only. $60 deposit holds your spot. Discount has no cash value. This special offer applies to any GSSGC Camp Programs including Camp-on-the-Go (travel events), GSSGC Day Camps and overnight camps.
If you want to give the gift of camp to a girl in need, visit our website donor section, call our offices, or mail a check with a note stating the purpose. All donations are tax deductible. Double Your Nutty Dough Cookie Rally Weekend!
Check gssgc.org/events on our website to register!
Overnight Camps at a Glance
For more information, complete pricing and descriptions of all the camps, please visit gssgc.org/campinfo.
Spend time at camp with your mom, aunt, grandma, sister, or favorite female adult (21+)! Girls and adults alike will get to participate in fun activities, like archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding, hiking, s’mores, and more! Spend the night in a cabin with other attendees or bring your own tent.
Me & My Guy (July 2- July 4)
Spend time at camp with your dad, uncle, grandpa, brother, or favorite male adult (21+)! Girls and adults alike will get to participate in fun activities, like archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding, hiking, s’mores, and more! Girls will spend the night in a cabin with other campers while adults will have a cabin for themselves, or you can bring your own tent to share with your camper/adult.
Counselor-inTraining 1 (10th-11th) 6/30-7/11 (Go home July 2 and return July 7) 3-week Wrangler-in-Training (10th-12th) 7/14-31
Leader-inTraining (9th-10th) 7/21-25
7/7-10 Mon-Wed 7/14-16 Thurs-Sat 7/17-19
Family Camp (July 28 - July 31)
Wrap up your summer at camp with your whole family! Rent a cabin, pitch your own tents, or park your camper for this 4-day, 3-night adventure packed with all the classic camp activities, like archery, arts and crafts, hiking, horseback riding, and more!
Troop Camp (Week 2 - Week 7 at Azalea Trails)
Join the Azalea Trails staff for an amazing camp experience built just for your troop! Troops have the option to bring their own food for the duration, or be fed by our amazing kitchen team for an additional fee. Choose your activities before you arrive and let the staff do the rest!
Horse Camps
Beginner Rider
4th-6th grade: Pony Tales
6th-9th grade: Horse-a-Palooza
Experienced Rider
4th-6th grade: Saddle Up
6th-9th grade: Saddle Stars
Advanced Rider
10th-12th grade: Vaqueras (Trip)
10th-12th grade: Wrangler-in-Training
Older Girl Programs
A Thousand Words
Learn the basics and some advanced tricks to take great shots with your camera. Adventure throughout camp taking landscape and portrait photos and put your new-found tricks to the test to take home a picture worth a thousand words, all while earning your Photography badge. Girls are encouraged to bring their own (non-cell phone) cameras.
Blast Off!
Look up and admire the sky above us. Learn and share star stories, build models, and visit an observatory to get an up-close look at the cosmos. Earn your Sky badge while exploring camp and beyond.
Myths and Magic
Don your elf ears and form an adventuring party to go on an epic adventure with friends as you learn the joys of collaborative storytelling and exploring fantasy worlds. Campers are encouraged to bring their own dice for tabletop roleplaying games, and costumes and accessories to really get into character.
Wilderness First Aid
Spend the week learning to survive in the wilderness, and how to help in an emergency. Leave the week with a Wilderness First Aid certification from the American Red Cross. Wilderness First Aid training requires the completion of online coursework BEFORE arriving at camp.
Trip Programs
Paranormal
Investigators (June 16-20)
This week at camp is NOT for the faint of heart! Spend your days learning how to use ghost hunting equipment, exploring ghost towns, and meeting professional investigators. Prepare your best ghost stories to share around your campfire, and spend a night in a haunted location.
2-week National Parks: California (June 23-July 2)
Start at camp and then spend 8 days and 7 nights on the road, camping at and exploring amazing National Parks in California. Spend your first day at camp planning what the group wants to do, then make it happen!
Vaqueras (July 7-July 11)
Pack your bags and hit the road for two nights of camping, and spend a full day horseback riding in the mountains with professional trail guides. Previous horseback riding experience required.
The Ocean is Calling (July 14-July 18)
Explore what the future could hold for you out in the ocean. Spend a night at an aquarium while getting to know the ins and outs of the job, take an intro to SCUBA course, and learn what you can do to protect our planet. Campers must be comfortable in the water and confident swimmers.
2-week National Parks: Canyons (July 21-July 31)
Spend Monday planning your epic road trip to Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Grand Canyon National Parks, then hit the road for 8 nights of camping and exploring the unique natural wonders of America’s Southwest. Aside from pre-determined campsites, the schedule is wide-open! Come to camp prepared with ideas for what to see and do to get the most out of your experience.
CA • July 11-13, 2025
Camp Open House
Come get to know Skyland Ranch and Azalea Trails while you join us for a day of camp fun. Kids may attend as part of a group (w/ adult), child/adult couple, or as a family. Everyone is welcome; no membership required.
June 14, 2025 • 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Age Level
All – Family, Troop, Group (w/adult), Child/Adult, the public Cost*
$10 Pre-registration: for patch, activities, & lunch OR Free: Activities Only (no registration required)
Troop Camp at Azalea Trails
Join the Azalea Trails staff for an amazing camp experience built just for your troop! Troops have the option to bring their own food for the duration, or be fed by our amazing kitchen team for an additional fee. Choose your activities before you arrive and let the staff do the rest! Troops are required to bring 2 registered female adults who will sleep in the yurt with campers. Non-female adults are welcome but cannot count for overnight coverage. Please reach out for non-female adult accommodations. For every 5 campers registered, you can bring an adult for free! Troops exceeding 16 total people (youth and adults) can bring their own tents to set up near the troop’s yurt or rent a second yurt if space allows.
3-Day4-Day
Cost (per person) $300$350
Meals$50 (6 meals) $70 (9 meals)
Regular Activity Slots 611
Optional Morning Activities 23
Optional Evening Activities 12
Regular Dates
Skyland Experience Dates
Activities
•Challenge Course*
•Nature and Outdoor Skills
- Animals
- Archery
- Hikes
+ Art + Color
+ Letterboxing
+ Senses
+ AT Peak*
- Knots and Knives
- Leave No Trace
- Orienteering
- Plants
*- requires 2 activity slots
June 23-25
July 14-16
July 21-23
June 23-25
July 14-16
July 21-23
•Arts and Crafts
- Bracelets
+ Macrame + Survival
- Candles
+ Dip
+ Mold
- Paper Craft
+ Origami
+ Paper Mache
+ Collage
- Pet Rocks
- Pottery
- Sewing
- Tie dye
- Wind Chimes
July 7-10
July 28-31
June 30-July 3
•Evening Activities
- Night Hike
- Stargazing
- Campfire Snack
•Morning Activities
- Hike
- Sunrise Paint
- Jungle Breakfast
•STEM
- Egg Drop
- Ice Cream Making
- Oobleck/Slime
- Rockets
•Skyland Ranch
- Horses**
- Mid ropes**
**- requires 2+ activity slots @ SR(activities during AM slots will have the option to lunch at SR)
Wi-Wo-Ca Day Camp
Outdoor Adventures
“National Parks”
June 23-27
Come explore the Great Outdoors at Wi-Wo-Ca Day Camp! Come join us as we explore and learn about our National Parks and the Great Outdoors. 5 fun filled days in the great outdoors at Camp WiWo-Ca in the Wildwood Canyon area of Yucaipa.
For girls entering kindergarten and up.
Campfire Nights
Join us one evening a month when we gather around the campfire to sing songs, make s’mores, and do camp activities! The whole family is welcome. Check our calendar for dates and registration.
Wednesdays
Join us for themed single-day programs filled with crafts, games, songs & more throughout the summer!
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Older Girl Event December
6th-8th, 2024
Rafting Adventure
Coloma, CA August
3rd-5th, 2025
Program Volunteers Needed
Adult volunteers are the cornerstone of the Girl Scouts movement. Volunteers bring a depth and wealth of knowledge and experience. Consider giving your time to the girls by becoming a camp volunteer.
Some options include:
• Special Skill Volunteer
• Travel Coordinators
• 5 day Camp Unit Counselor
• 5 day Camp Program Advisor
• Day Camp Director
• Day Camp Volunteer
• Volunteer Coordinator
20th-25th, 2026
No previous experience is required for most of our volunteer opportunities. All volunteers must be background screened and trained prior to starting. Camp Volunteers can apply for non-income based financial assistance for their girls.
To find out more, complete the form at https://bit.ly/gssgcvic
Mandated Reporter
GSSGC policy is to conduct a criminal background check on all volunteers. We require a Live Scan to be completed for volunteers that expect to be in direct contact with Girl Scouts for more than 16 hours per month or more than 32 hours per year.
You must complete both screening and training to participate in GSSGC activities!
Mandated Reporter Training
Sign on to your GSlearn account
Go to the Content Library, and search to complete “GSUSA Girl Scouts Child Abuse Neglect and Prevention”
Complete the training
Screenshot achievement once training is completed. Email screenshot to mandatedreportercert@gssgc.org
Note: This training does not come with a certificate of achievement. Completion of this training is recorded as an achievement in GSlearn. For assistance, please contact Customer Care at customercare@gssgc.org.
Live Scan*
1 Scan the QR code or visit www.applicantservices.com/gssgc
2 Register
3 Watch the video completely at the end of the registration
4 Receive your appointment confirmation QR code
If you did not receive confirmation, you did not watch the video.
5 Take the QR code to your appointment
There is no charge for this service.
Unfortunately, Live Scan from other organizations does not transfer to GSSGC.
* ALL Persons Completing a Live Scan MUST BE A REGISTERED GIRL SCOUT ADULT MEMBER.
Join us for a rootin’-tootin’ day at Skyland Ranch, where you’ll dive into the best of Girl Scout traditions with a cowgirl twist! Learn new skills, sing your heart out, and connect with fellow leaders from across the council. It’s set to be an adventure-filled day packed with fun activities, camaraderie, and memories in the making—don’t miss it! August 16, 2025
For more info, visit https://bit.ly/gssgcchoir or scan the QR code
Float INTO FUN!
Catch the Wave: Renew Early and Float into a New Year of Fun!
Renewing your Girl Scout membership now means more time for adventure and connection later. With busy back-to-school days on the way, why not take one thing off your list and secure your spot early? Jump right into next year’s excitement worryfree! Girls who renew during our early period will earn an adorable patch— Stay tuned for details!
Early Renewal starts April 1, 2025, and goes on until June 30, 2025.
Look-Out for New Programs Designed for Our Girl Scout Adult Members!
Watch the GSSGC event calendar for upcoming events just for our amazing volunteers, donors and Girl Scout Alumni!
For all you do for others, it’s time to treat yourself to some time for YOU!
Monthly upcoming events include field trips and activities just for you, as well as treats and information that may help us find that balance we all need!
Contact Awards, Events & Adult Program Dept. at awards@gssgc.org for more information
Girl Scout Socials
Each month, our five regional offices will host Regional Social Events to welcome potential new members and interact with our current Girl Scouts through fun activities and Girl Scout traditions. It also provides the chance to make memories by bringing a friend to share in the fun!
We’d love for troops to help run stations and share their Girl Scout stories with our newest members and guests. Interested in being a part of it? Connect with your Community Development Staff or check out the Events Calendar for details and upcoming dates in your region.
Let’s inspire the next
generation together!
Community Development staff
Community Development Manager
Angie Rodriguez arodriguez@gssgc.org
Central
Jessica Lowe jlowe@gssgc.org
Central West
Emilee Righter erighter@gssgc.org
High Desert Alejandra Anaya aanaya@gssgc.org
Low Desert Jontona Estrada jestrada@gssgc.org
Southwest Nathalie Gibbons ngibbons@gssgc.org
Girl Scout Awards
There is no better place than Girl Scouts for a girl to develop her leadership skills and achieve awards! Girl Scouts connects girls with award opportunities at all levels, starting with our youngest leaders – Girl Scout Daisies in kindergarten, through high school seniors – Girl Scout Ambassadors. Girls can earn awards with their family or troop through “The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting”. Explore Girl Scout badges for all levels at https://bit.ly/gssgcbadges. Find more information about available awards at www.girlscouts.org/badges or by emailing awards@gssgc.org.
Highest Awards
The Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior (grades 4-5) can earn. A girl can work with her troop, in a small group, or as an individual to earn her Bronze Award once she has completed a Junior Journey.
Girl Scout Gold Award
Silver Award Girl Scouts have earned the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette (grades 6-8) can earn. A girl can work with her troop/group (a maximum of 4 girls per project) or as an individual to earn her Silver Award once she has completed a Cadette Journey.
Gold Award Girl Scouts have earned the highest award a Girl Scout Senior (grades 9-10) or Ambassador (grade 11-12) can earn. A girl earns this award as an individual once she has completed two Senior/Ambassador Journeys OR has earned the Silver Award and completed one Senior/Ambassador Journey. Girls complete steps, track their progress using GSUSA’s GoGold Platform and work with our local Gold Award Support Team.
For more information on highest awards visit www.gssgc.org/highestawards
Awards for all Girl Scout Levels
Journey Summit Award
This award is earned by completing three Journeys for your Girl Scout level.
Bridging Award
Bridging Girl Scouts earn this award by completing two steps:
1)Pass It On: to share what they’ve learned with younger girls and 2)Look Ahead: to learn from older girls about their next Girl Scout level.
Girl Scout Safety Award
Each level has its own set of requirements to teach girls how to stay safe.
My Promise, My Faith
Girl Scouts of all levels can earn one award each year as they explore the connection between Girl Scouts and their faith.
Bronze Cross
This Lifesaving Award is given to a Girl Scout who has shown extraordinary heroism or risked her life to save another’s.
Medal of Honor
This Lifesaving Award is given to a Girl Scout who has saved someone’s life in an emergency.
*Meritorious Service awards are rare. To recommend a girl for acts of heroism, contact customercare@gssgc.org.
Girl Scout Bronze Award
Girl Scout Silver Award
Junior Aide
Mentoring Awards Opportunity Awards for All
Girl Scout Juniors can earn this mentoring award by helping Daisies or Brownies earn one of their Journeys.
Leader in Action (LiA)
Cadettes earn the LiA Awards by mentoring Girl Scout Brownies to complete a journey. Complete requirements for the awards are in the Brownie Leadership Journey Adult Guides. There is one for each journey.
Program Aide Training (PA)
For Cadettes. There are three steps to earn this mentoring award – earn one LiA Award, complete the Program Aide Training Course, and work directly with younger girls over 6 activity sessions (one-hour sessions are suggested).
Counselor-in-Training 1 (CIT I)
Seniors build skills toward becoming a camp counselor and earn this award by mentoring younger girls in a camp setting. GSSGC girls may complete this award during a CIT I session at Camp Skyland Ranch.
Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)
Ambassadors who have earned the CIT I Award focus on increasing their skills in one specific area and earn this award by working with younger girls in a camp setting. GSSGC girls may complete this award during a CIT II session at Camp Skyland Ranch.
Volunteer-in-Training (VIT)
Seniors and Ambassadors who mentor a Daisy, Brownie, Junior, or Cadette group outside of camp can earn this award. There are three steps to this award – work with an adult mentor, complete training, and create and implement a program for girls based on a Journey or badge.
National Leadership Awards
Levels
Cookie Family Pin
Girls can earn this award every year with their family as they participate in the cookie program.
Global Action Award
Girls complete activities related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to earn this award. GSUSA requirements change annually
World Thinking Day Award
Girls take part in activities to honor and celebrate our global sisterhood around the world to earn this award.
This award recognizes Cadettes (Silver), Seniors (Gold), and Ambassadors (Gold & Silver) who act as leaders in their community. There are two steps to this award – complete a Journey and serve for one term in a leadership position.
To earn this award, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors choose a community organization to work with, and complete at least 20 hours of service.**
Torch Awards Community Service Bar Service to Girl Scouting Bar
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors often volunteer to help with younger girls or on other special projects. Once a girl completes at least 20 hours of service to Girl Scouting, she can earn this award.**
*Note: The Journey Take Action Project girls complete is separate from the Highest Awards: Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award Take Action Project. Guidelines for the Highest Awards, Bronze, Silver, and Gold, are in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and on the GSSGC and GSUSA websites at www.gssgc.org and www.girlscouts.org.
**Hours of service girls use to earn these awards must be separate from those counted toward other awards.
46th Adult Recognitions
46th Annual Adult Recognitions
Regional Leader of the Year
Regional Leader of the Year
A GSSGC recognition, this award recognizes one leader per region who displays a positive attitude, supports Girl Scouting through well-rounded programming, is current in all training requirements and has given outstanding service to girls over the period of 5 consecutive years.
A GSSGC recognition, this award recognizes one leader per region who displays a positive attitude, supports Girl Scouting through well-rounded programming, is current in all training requirements and has given outstanding service to girls over the period of 5 consecutive years.
Wendy Hofmann • Central West
Wendy is always offering to help our region in any way that she can. She has been at bridgings, recognitions, Halloween events, and many others. She always offers her time and gives a lot of herself.
Wendy is continuously making it her mission to help her girls reach their goals by providing them with the knowledge needed to make them happen. Her troop is big on traveling and cookies aren’t always enough to make those dreams happen. Instead of that stopping them, Wendy has taught her troop the art of problem solving to achieve their goals. Mrs. Hofmann is an amazing leader! She always made it a point to include me in troop meetings after I moved to Hawaii.
Central West • Wendy Hofmann
Wendy is always willing to help our region in any way she can. She has been at bridging, recognition, Halloween events, and many others. She always provides her time and gives a lot of herself. Wendy continuously makes it her mission to help her girls reach their goals by providing them with the knowledge needed to make them happen. Her troop travels considerably, and cookies aren’t always enough to make those dreams happen. Instead of stopping them, Wendy taught her troop the art of problem-solving to achieve their goal. She always goes out of her way to be inclusive, caring deeply about every girl’s opinions and preferences.
Wendy is the reason our girls have truly had a wonderful experience in Girl Scouting. Her guidance and support throughout the years have helped our girls to grow emotionally and become strong young women. She always goes out of her way to be inclusive and cares deeply about every girl’s individual opinions and preferences.
Lisa Cromwell • High Desert
Lisa Cromwell has always been supportive of fellow leaders and troops. Her commitment to Girl Scouts is shown in her willingness to step in to help out with events, leader meetings, and with other girls. Lisa’s humor and ability to be flexible makes others look to her for advice on leading their troops or for help in other areas.
High Desert • Lisa Cromwell
Wendy is always willing to help our region in any way she can. She has been at bridging, recognition, Halloween events, and many others. She always provides her time and gives a lot of herself. Wendy continuously makes it her mission to help her girls reach their goals by providing them with the knowledge needed to make them happen. Her troop travels considerably, and cookies aren’t always enough to make those dreams happen. Instead of stopping them, Wendy taught her troop the art of problem-solving to achieve their goal. She always goes out of her way to be inclusive, caring deeply about every girl’s opinions and preferences.
Lisa has continuously assisted with the High Desert Trunk or Treat for several years by helping secure candy for troops to hand out. Lisa regularly attends service unit meetings, providing valuable advice to other leaders. Lisa has expertly represented the High Desert as a delegate and provided guidance to our newest members. When around other girls, her smile and laughter are infectious, instantly becoming a favorite amongst our Girl Scouts.
She is the go-to leader, from fun to business, she encompasses all the the things that make you want to be a leader. Lisa loves being a Girl Scout leader. She truly wants the Girl Scouts in her troop to succeed. She wants them to do their absolute best all the while enjoying their time as a Girl Scout. She is dedicated to Girls Scouts and volunteers a lot of her free time to GSSGC.
Southwest • Beverly Hansler
Bev goes above and beyond for girls by helping them learn to rely on each other and work together as a team instead of looking to the leaders to do things for them. Bev is a walking example of the Girl Scout Promise and Law for her girls in her troop, sister troop, and the girls attending events she helped with in our region. Bev’s heart of gold is exemplary and is a great example not only for our girls but for our fellow leaders as well.
Lisa has done amazing work to make the world a better place through her Girl Scout troop. Her troop is very active in attending events and doing fun activities such as surf camp. Lisa is always available as her troop’s transportation and helps her troop be leaders all around the Council.
Beverly Hansler • Southwest
Bev goes above and beyond for girls by helping them learn to rely on each other and work together as a team, instead of looking to the leaders to do things for them.
Bev really stepped up this past year to help her troop with their Bronze Award project. She encouraged them to change gears and not give up when their original idea didn’t work out. She helped them research their new plan and put it into action. Bev taught them how to reach out to different organizations and how to work together to accomplish something great. She helped them learn that not everyone will always agree when working on a project, but they can work together to reach a compromise.
Bev did a great job encouraging the girls to use their imaginations and creativity to help them problem solve and come up with ideas. Bev is a walking example of the Girl Scout Promise and Law for her girls in her troop, sister troop, and the girls that attend events she helped out with in our region. Bev’s heart of gold is a great example not only for our girls, but our fellow leaders as well.
Council Leader of the Year
This award is the highest Council adult recognition presented to one leader who has given outstanding service to girls over the period of 5 consecutive years.
Christeen Walker • Central
Christeen continuously goes above and beyond in the experiences she creates for our troop as well as the service unit as a whole. In our troop, we have weekly meetings for every Girl Scout level, all planned and orchestrated by Christeen. She balances badgework with creative tasks and trips led by the girls’ interests, and balances it all so the girls are working at their own level but still interconnected as a troop. For our entire service unit, Christeen hosts regular Journey in a Day events for every level, again putting in countless hours planning and prepping for the events, which always include a great blend of indoor and outdoor activities, self-directed learning as well as guided discussions, journals for the girls to record and reflect on their new knowledge, crafts, games, and fun little trinkets to keep as souvenirs of their experience.
Christeen Walker is very organized, supportive, and thorough. She really leads by example and all her girls lead by example and truly take care of and care for one another. Christeen has been our Cadette leader and decided to go above and beyond this year and take on a Rainbow troop, welcoming all levels with no limit to give all girls an opportunity to be a Girl Scout. She is an inspiration to the troops in her area. Christeen is among the most organized, dependable, and knowledgeable leaders in our Council of Girl Scout policy, program, and philosophy. Christeen has proven to be one of the most enthusiastic, innovative, and accomplished troop leaders I have ever met. Her expertise in not only leading a multi-level troop but also a service unit has been a huge asset that led to many activities being planned not only for the girls in our region, but for the leaders.
Christeen has always been a wealth of knowledge in all things Girl Scouts even before she transferred to GSSGC. Since joining our Council, Christeen has become the leader of the Redlands Service Unit. She is always on top of information put out by Council and anything she doesn’t know, she finds out and gets back to you in a timely manner. She holds meetings every week for her troop and stayed active even through COVID. She encouraged her service unit each month with a different service project idea and gave each troop leader a patch for each project they completed. Christeen continues to be an inspiration and I look forward to seeing many more great things come as a result of her influence.
Christeen believes that every girl deserves to experience Girl Scouting. As Christeen’s troop continues to grow, Christeen believes that if there is a girl wanting to join and she cannot find a troop, then her troop is open to them. Her involvement with her girls and adults surpasses any expectation!
Trefoil Award
Mason Woods • Southwest
Shining Star
Anne Rice • High Desert
Gabe Placencia • Southwest
Rocket Man
Matthew Zierer • Central West
Justin Vandemark • Southwest
Edgar Torres • Central West
Michael Sanford • Low Desert
Michael Wells • Low Desert
Reita Dykes Peak Performance
Julie Jordan • Central
Robin “Shaman” Bishop • Central West
Lead The Way
James Lee • Central West
Sharon Rice • Central West
Cynthia Woods • Southwest
Michelle Newby • Southwest
Dana Stenzel • Low Desert
Appreciation Plaque
Home Depot #610
Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes 50th Assembly District
Spirit of Our Savior Lutheran Church
Dr. Phong Nguyen MD
Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Medical Director
Kim Saruwatari M.S
Riverside County Director of Public Health Officer
Dr Jennifer Chevinsky
Riverside County Deputy Public Health Officer
Desert Oasis Health Care
Lindsey Valenzuela PharmD, APh, BCACP
Associate Vice President of Population Health Integration
Coachella Valley Pharmacy
Peachy Lau PharmD
Kaiser Riverside
Susan Z Sun
Assistant Area Medical Director (AAMD)
IM Subspecialties/Neuro/Behavioral Health
Department of Nephrology
Green Genes
Brian & Jiranda Strebel • Central West
Richard Beal & Jenny Weaver Bael • Central
Jaramillo Family • Central
Bryant & Christeen Walker & Shannon
Reyonlds • Central
Appreciation Pin
Kimberly Marianowitz • Low Desert
Amber Szydlo • Southwest
Vicky England • Central
Jessica Estrada • Central
Sarah Dillon • Southwest
Free Spirit
Tasha Payne • Low Desert
Preeyavata Wanapun • Southwest
Honor Pin
Chantal Francisco • Low Desert
Jessica Johns • Southwest
Angela Mosher • Central
Camp Skyland Ranch
Camp Skyland Ranch offers outdoor experiences designed to cultivate girls’ leadership potential. Through discovering their values and the world around them, connecting in a multicultural environment, and taking meaningful action, girls are empowered to make a difference in their communities. We are dedicated to enhancing the facilities and resources at our 191-acre camp, striving for self-sustainability.
As a premier Girl Scout Camp, Skyland Ranch not only provides fun and challenging activities but also serves as a vital community resource. Over the past academic year, we engaged over 3,500 students from local schools, offering them the opportunity to experience the U.S. Bank Learning Lab which provides programming centered around environmental education. We are thankful for the hard work of the California Conservation Corps, which has improved the safety of Skyland Ranch through extensive tree maintenance.
We are excited to share that, thanks to Congressman Pete Aguilar’s office, our team is advancing with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to begin accessing the funding awarded to us. This support will facilitate vital expansions and updates to Skyland Ranch.
This past spring, we successfully organized a work party focused on the clean-up and refurbishment of Camp Azalea Trails. While we prepare Azalea Trails for future use, the beautiful Camp Wi-Wo-Ca remains available for our troops to explore the outdoors. Many individuals, corporations, and foundations have generously supported our camps over the years, and we invite you to join them in ensuring these invaluable resources are preserved for generations to come. Your support is crucial.
To make a gift, please visit www.gssgc.org/donate!
Our Sincerest Thanks
Skylanders
The following individuals have made a personal commitment to Skyland Ranch.
For discussions about significant gifts and naming opportunities, please get in touch with Jernine McBride at jmcbride@gssgc.org or call her at 909-534-2473. Anonymous
Edythe Avery
Cindy and Tom Beyl
Cynthia Breunig
Louise Danelian
Reita Dykes
Stacey Grant
Joanne Jovanovic
David Kobrin
Diana LaMar
Chuck MacKinnon
Sandra Mayo
Theresa Molko
Kenneth Mortensen
Sarah Newton
Shannon Ng
Michael and Sally Schreter
Gail Seekins
Jennie Smith
Pamela Verhaegen
Cookie Community Partners
By inviting girls to sell Girl Scout Cookies in front of your businesses, you help them reach their goals!
Albertsons
Alin Party Supply
Altura Credit Union
America’s Tire Store
Annie’s Cafe
Arrowhead Lanes
Bank of Hemet
Barons Market
Barstow Fuel 76
Barstow High School
Barstow Mall
BBVA Bank
Bluewater Grill
Bob’s Big Boy
Boot Barn
Bristol Farms
Bureau of Land Management
Burgess Moving & Storage
Canyon Lake Farmers Market
Cardenas Market
Chicos
College of the Desert
Cooley Ranch Elementary
Country Store
Dairy Queen
Del Taco
Desert Discovery Center -
Barstow
Dunkin’ Donuts
Empire Polo Fields
Floor and Decor
Flower Hill Bistro
Fontana Woman’s Center
Food 4 Less
Gelson’s Super Market
Gerrards
GNC
Golden Corral
Goodwin’s Market
Grizzly Cafe
GrubHub
Hemet Farmers Market
Hobby Lobby
IHOP
Jensen’s
Jersey Pizza
Jule’s Market
Kirklands
Kmart
Kolb Middle School
Krikorian Theatre
Lake Elsinore Outlets
Lakeshore Learning Center
Lane Bryant
Lenny Dykstra’s Car Wash
Lowe’s
Lumpy’s
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
March AFB
Marshalls
Maxx Pizza
McDonalds
Menifee Valley Little League
Mimi’s Cafe
Moreno Valley Mall
Mountain High Resort
Murrieta Farmers Market
Newberry Springs
Elementary School
New Hope Missionary
Baptist Church
Nuevo Market
Oak Trunk
Petco
Pieology
Platas
Premier ATA
Provident Bank
Ralphs
Rancho Army Navy Store
Red Robin
Revolutions Bowling
Rite Aid
Rosita’s
Sam’s Club
Shell Gas Station
Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church
Snow Valley Ski Resort
Sparkle Car Wash
Staples
Starbucks
Stater Bros.
Stein Mart
Temecula Farmers Market
The River in Rancho
Mirage
The Shops at Dos Lagos
Tom’s Burgers
Tom’s Farms
Tractor Supply Co
Turner’s Outdoorsman
UPS Store
Victor Bowl
Vons
Walgreens
Walmart
Westfield Mall Palm Desert
Yermo Community Center
Yogurt Island
Corporate Recognition & Community Partners
Thank you to our donors and funders who have always believed in the benefits of Girl Scouting and have always stepped up to assist us, especially now in this time of uncertainty. Your support and flexibility over the years have been crucial to Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council and the entire non-profit community.
$25,000+
$10,000-$24,999 Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund
Burgess Moving & Storage
Pechanga Resort and Casino ❧ $5,000-$9,999
Desert Sands Unified School District
Cathay Bank
Constellation
❧ $1,000-$4,999
Amazon
Banning Chamber of Commerce
BNSF Railway Foundation
City of Palm Springs
Pacific Premier Bank
Seven Points Inc.
Southwest Gas Corporation
The YWCA of Riverside County Endowment Fund at Inland Empire Community Foundation, Where Giving Grows
Juliette Gordon Low Society
The Juliette Gordon Low Society is a giving society to honor those who have committed to make planned gifts to Girl Scouts. A planned gift is a future gift through your financial and estate plans; for example, a bequest.
Why join the Juliette Gordon Low Society?
Your planned gift is also your legacy of goodwill that benefits future generations of girls to come. It ensures that Girl Scouts continues to prepare every girl to become a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)TM
Erik and Eva Andersen
Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned Gift
Richard G. Aquino
Rhesa Ashbacher
Andrew Avery
Edythe Avery
Debbie Barrera
Dianne Belk & Lawrence Calder
Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned Gift
Carol Bond
Michele Branconier
Cynthia H. Breunig
Paulette Brown-Hinds
The Burdette Family
Pat and Terry Caldwell
Dr. Patricia A. S. Crowley
Lauren Denson
Linda Dominguez
Debra Donnell
Sean and Melinda Dougherty
Jeanie Eberts
Kimberly Fasching
Sally Gose
Debra Gradias
Stacey Grant
Knea Hawley
Renee Hill
Joyce Knoll
David Kobrin
Elizabeth Locke-Thomas
Lolla Long
Kit Mac Nee
Chuck MacKinnon
Sandra L. Mayo
Wade Mayo
Dawn Meade Keeling
Yves Mombeleur
Sylvia Morrison
Ken and Sandy Mortensen
Beth and Steve Newton
Shannon Ng
Cathy Paredes
Donna “Whisper” Tucker-Parker
Ms. Cynthia Paulo
Nancy Perdue
Brandy Placencia
Carrie Raleigh
Reece Family
Irene N. Rodríguez
Ann Marie and Matt Sakrekoff
Katheryn E. Sari
Bob Schumacher
Tina Schumacher
Gail A. Seekins
Kristina Sewell
Dr. Barbara P. Sirvis
Kent Smith
Anne Sutheimer Rice
Dana K. Thomas
Susanne Tisdall
Pam Verhaegen
Jennifer Weaver-Beal
June Yamamoto
Wendy Zinn
The Daisy Society
Before Girl Scouts sail around the world or design their own fashion line, they need to believe they can do it.
Invest in our local Girl Scouts and make those dreams a reality. Then watch as they discover new interests and chase their dreams—with the pride of knowing you helped make it possible.
Your gift will be used to ensure local Girl Scouts gain the skills and confidence needed to accept challenges, overcome obstacles, and become leaders. Plus, every dollar you give stays right here in our community!
Thank you for all you do for the girls in our communities.
Jernine McBride
Vice President of Individual Giving (909) 534-2473
jmcbride@gssgc.org
CHARACTER $10,000+
Anonymous
Edythe Avery
Debbie Barrera
Cindy and Tom Beyl
Cynthia Breunig
Renee Hill
David Kobrin
Kit Mac Nee
CONFIDENCE $5,000–$9,999
Kathleen Barth
Joyce Knoll
Shannon Ng
Irene N. Rodríguez
Pamela Verhaegen
COURAGE $1,000–$4,999
Andy Avery
Kristina Falkner
Adela Flores-Bertrand
Julie Jordan
Robyn Manzini
Yves Mombeleur
❧ MEMBER $240–$999
Kathryn Abad
Susan Ahlberg
Daniel Cobb
Charles Courdy
Eugene Gleason
Sarah Newton
Cathy Paredes
Lisa Reece
Ann Marie Sakrekoff
Katheryn Sari
Tina Schumacher
Sandra Oliphant
Barbara Pepper
Brie Ouellette
Ron Sabala
Diane Schroeder
Dan Zhang gssgc.org/donate
Sandra Mayo Michael and Sally Schreter
Scooter Barb
Jennie Smith
Kent Smith
June Yamamoto
Leslee Temple
Elmer Thomas
Susanne Tisdall
Teofista Turner
Names listed for the Daisy Society are based on giving for calendar year 2024.
Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio 1751 Plum Lane Redlands, CA 92374
Locations
Central Service Center & Executive Offices 1751 Plum Lane Redlands, CA 92374
Central West Service Center 9840 Indiana Avenue, Suites 7, 8 & 9 Riverside, CA 92503
DECEMBER
Low Desert Service Center 75-180 Mediterranean, Suites A & B Palm Desert, CA 92211
High Desert Service Center 15180 Anacapa Rd. Victorville, CA 92362
Southwest Service Center 40880 County Center Dr. Suite G Temecula, CA 92591
