program & event guide_2014-2015

2014-2015

SAN JOSE DANCE THEATRE

Live ORCHESTRA

INVITES THE GIRL SCOUTS TO THE 49TH PRODUCTION OF THE

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

For each ticket sold, San Jose Dance Theatre will make a donation to the Girl Scouts.

To order tickets: call 408-286-9905Starting September 8th and identify yourself as a Girl Scout

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose

*Workshop tickets are limited due to Winterfest

Fri, December 5, 2014 5:00-6:30 Girl Scout Workshop & 7:30 ShowSat, December 6, 2014 11:30am -1:00 Girl Scout Workshop & 2:00 Show *Sat, December 6, 2014 5:00-6:30 Girl Scout Workshop & 7:30 ShowSun, December 7, 2014 10:30- 12:00 Girl Scout Workshop & 1:00 Show

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

This winter, look for the Camp Rocks guide, which includes summer camp opportunities just for you. Throughout the year, new programs may be introduced. Stay up-to-date on new programs with our online searchable calendar at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Activities. Watch for program details via e-newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, and other Girl Scout correspondence. Sign-up at GirlSoutsNorCal.org/Subscribe to receive e-newsletters about everything happening council-wide. Finally, dont forget to Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/GSNorCal, to see pictures from fun adventures GSNorCal offers, and to find out all the latest news!

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

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

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

Pathways Pathways make it easy to participate in Girl Scouts. The Series Pathway offers ongoing program sessions, while the Event Pathway features one-time experiences. The Travel Pathway inspires you to visit new places, and the Camp Pathway lets you explore the great outdoors. The most common experiences will be with your Troop taking part in Journeys, Take Action Projects, badges, and events. You can stay in one pathway or move between them. Its your choice! Whichever direction you choose, youll discover who you are and what you stand for, connect with others, and take action on things that inspire you.

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

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Girl Scouts of Northern California is pleased to present the all new Program and Event

Guide! This book provides council-wide Girl Scout programming for Oct. 2014-Sept. 2015.

SAN JOSE DANCE THEATRE

Live ORCHESTRA

INVITES THE GIRL SCOUTS TO THE 49TH PRODUCTION OF THE

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

For each ticket sold, San Jose Dance Theatre will make a donation to the Girl Scouts.

To order tickets: call 408-286-9905Starting September 8th and identify yourself as a Girl Scout

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose

*Workshop tickets are limited due to Winterfest

Fri, December 5, 2014 5:00-6:30 Girl Scout Workshop & 7:30 ShowSat, December 6, 2014 11:30am -1:00 Girl Scout Workshop & 2:00 Show *Sat, December 6, 2014 5:00-6:30 Girl Scout Workshop & 7:30 ShowSun, December 7, 2014 10:30- 12:00 Girl Scout Workshop & 1:00 Show

Growing Strong

Business Smart

Green By Nature

Get Outdoors

Girls Go Tech

Art, drama, adventure, sports, or growing friendships

Hike, explore, and build outdoor skills

Environment, conservation and service

Science, technology, engineering, and math hands on events

Financial Literacy, entrepreneurship, leadership

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PEG Table of Contents

Series Pathway.............. Event pathway............... Growing Strong..... Get Outdoors........ Green by Nature... Girls Go Tech......... Business Smarts .. Travel Pathway ............ Troop Pathway.............. Camp Pathway.............. Adult................................ Registration Forms....... Financial Aid Forms...... Event Details..................

Partners of GSNorcal to help you on your Journey!

Cal Academy of Science, pg 31Chabot Space and Science Center, pg 31Create Mix and Mingle, pg 12Dive n Trips, pg 34Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge, pg 24EF Tours, pg 66Fabulous To Be Female, pg 19Gilroy Gardens, pg 28Golden State Warriors, pg 12Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, pg 34Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, pg 34Hiller Aviation, pg 17Hostelling International USA, pg 24

Lizard Works Glass, pg 54Message a Day, pg 17Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, pg 37Oakland Zoo, pg 30ODC Dance, pg 54Rock-N-Water, pg 29San Francisco Ballet, pg 16San Jose Dance Theater, pg 1San Jose Youth Ballet, pg 53Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, pg 26Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society, pg 31The Tech Museum of Innovation, pg 38USTA of Northern California, pg 12

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California Dreamin

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Sun, Jul. 26, 2015 - Sun, Aug. 2, 2015 Camp out with 1000s of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from around the world at California Dreamin2! During your seven day adventure youll have a chance to take fun trips off-site and participate in exciting workshops and so much more! Whether youre looking for your next big Girl Scout adventure, or looking for your first, this is an excellent opportunity. Mark your calendars and register early!

*Open to Girls Grades 6-12 in the summer of 2015

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

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

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

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

Join Girl Scouts and invite your friendsThere are many different ways in which girls participate in Girl Scouting. Invite all your friends to join you at any of the exciting events even if they arent already registered Girl Scouts. Non-Girl Scout friends just add $15 to the event fee to pay for Girl Scout membership. Visit our website at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Join. Contact us for information on local area troops, groups, and volunteer opportunities by calling toll-free 800-447-4475.

East Bay/SolanoMain Office1650 Harbor Bay Pkwy, Ste 100Alameda, CA 94502Tel: 510-562-8470 or 800-447-4475

North CentralMain Office50 Landing CircleChico, CA 95973 Tel: 530-343-1904or 800-447-4475

North CoastMain Office 4825 Old Redwood HwySanta Rosa, CA 95403Tel: 707-544-5472or 800-447-4475

Redwood Area Main Office3203 T StreetEureka, CA 95503Tel: 707-443-6641 or (800) 447-4475

South Bay/Peninsula Main Office1310 S. Bascom AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128Tel: 408-287-4170 or 800-447-4475

Girl Scouts of Northern California800-447-4475 GirlScoutsNorCal.org

Start your Journey today! And join us in a year of fun and adventure.

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Program Registration ProcessThere are two ways in which you can register for events.

1. Online registration Go to GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Activities use the searchable calendar to find the program you are looking for by searching by the title. This is the preferred method for program event registrations. Its faster and easier for you, less expensive for the council, and its green. We STRONGLY encourage everyone to use online registration.

2. Fax or mail the Program Event Registration Form, found in the back of the Program and Event Guide, or on our website, to the San Jose office. Registrations cannot be taken over the phone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

QuestionsStill have questions? Please contact us at [email protected].

Registration InformationPlease use the following information when registering for events. You may also view the complete policies online at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Activities

Event Registration Dates:

September 2014 - December 2014

Opened May 15, 2014

January 2015 - September 2015

Opens October 15, 2014

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Volunteering for Program Events!

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

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

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

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

September 30, 2014 Deadline for Gold Award Final Reports from girls who graduated from 12th-grade or their 18th birthday, whichever is later. Visit GirlScoutsNorCal.org/girls/awards/gold-award to review specific information.

October 31, 2014destinations applications are due at the council office.Juliette Gordon Lows Birthday

October 3 November 23, 2014Fall Sale 2014

February 5 March 8, 2015Cookie Sale 2015

February 1, 2015Camp Registration Opens

February 22, 2015World Thinking Day

March 12, 2015 Girl Scouts 103rd Birthday

April 25, 2015Annual Meeting

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

Important Dates to Remember:

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

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Campaign For GirlsGirl Scouts Sees an Extraordinary Opportunity.We know that organizations make better decisions and yield stronger results when women and men share leadership roles. Yet with only one girl in five believing that she has what it takes to lead, we know we need to do more.

Girl Scouts can change that. For 102 years, we have provided girls with more ways to learn and lead than any other organization. By incorporating three keys to leadership, we help girls discover themselves, connect with others, and take positive action in their communities.

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

We Invite You to Partner with Us in our Largest-Ever Campaign. Invest in Girls and Change the World.We have a robust list of projects and open funds that need immediate support. We invite you to read about our current Campaigns and invest in girls!

Donation methods: Via our GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Donate. Via phone: 800-447-4475, press 7 for donations/grants

Via mail: Fund Development, 1650 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94502

Via stock shares: contact Stephanie Chew, Senior Director, Gifts and Special Campaigns via email or phone - 800-447-4475, ext. 1502, [email protected]

Find out more ways to support Girl Scouts of Northern California at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/Support-Us

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Sign up for a Series Pathway program for on-going adventures! The Series Pathway offers

activities over multiple sessions designed for a group of girls with similar interests related

to a specific theme. Please see event details at the back of this guide or GirlScoutsNorCal.

org/Activities.

Adult

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Daisy (grades K-1)

Brownie (grades 2-3)

Junior (grades 4-5)

Cadette (grades 6-8)

Senior (grades 9-10)

Ambassador (grades 11-12)

AAUW Tech Time for Juniors

jAn exciting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) career series for juniors. Female STEM professionals guide girls through special hands-on activities that relate to STEM careers. Presented by the American Association of University Women in Palo Alto on the 4th Monday of Sept., Oct., Nov. and 2nd Monday of Dec., and the 4th Monday of Jan., Feb., March, and April.

Please Note: Fall and Winter sessions each consist of 4 meetings and contain different topics and presenters so girls can enroll in one or both sessions. Girls should plan to attend all meetings within a session.

Brownie Wonders of Water Journey Series

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

Lead the Way Committee

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

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

Microsofts Digital Movie Maker Series

cUnleash your creativity and take on the world of movie making! Become your own producer, director, animator, and designer. Choose a background scene, write a narrative, develop characters, and add transitions, music, titles, and ending credits. Finally, share your masterpiece and impress family and friends! This inspiration for your MEdia Take Action project completes all parts of the Digital Movie Maker Badge.

Please Note: This is a six week series. Badge is not included.

Spring Encampment: Camp Aides

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

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

Teens Take Over

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

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3 Cheers for Animals

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

All About Scuba

c s aWant to learn how to scuba dive? Take the first steps with Girl Scouts! Well provide all the equipment for you to learn what it takes to breathe properly under water and dive deep in the ocean with oxygen tanks. Then you can give it a try in the pool.

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

Adult

SymbolsDaisy (grades K-1)Brownie (grades 2-3)

Junior (grades 4-5)Cadette (grades 6-8)Senior (grades 9-10)Ambassador (grades 11-12)

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aMaze Journey Weekend

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

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

Amazing Race

c s aThe Girl Scout Amazing Race (based on the CBS show) is a full weekend of physical and mental challenges. Girls are in charge of navigation and decision-making, adults will participate in some challenges. Girls will develop critical thinking skills while solving challenges. Program cost includes entrance/activity fees, group sleeping, and some meals. Teams use their own vehicles and gas, travelling about 300-500 miles during the weekend. Each team must always have only 1 adult and 3-4 girls.

Please Note: Girls 7th-Grade and up. We do not recommend it but members may switch out through the weekend.

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

earn your h.i.t.s. girl scout Patch.All Girl Scouts participating in the program will earn a H.I.T.S. participant patch to signify their achievement in the program.

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

H.I.T.S. is defined by Honesty - Inspiration -Teamwork - Sportsmanship.

PlayDays will also be offered during the year. Look for dates announced in the Monday email.

Amazing Race Film Crew

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

aMuse Journey Kick-Off

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

Art & Adventure Sleepover with Snoopy

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

Babysitter Training

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

Breathe Journey Weekend

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


Clues In The City

c s aRide the Ferry! Discover San Francisco! Eat pizza! Get awesome prizes! Get this and more when you join us to find tricky clues in the greatest city on earth! Youll walk about a 3 mile radius around the ferry terminal. When you return to Larkspur, well go to Camp Bothin to have a pizza party where well reveal the answers to the clues and give fun prizes!

Please Note: Ferry and other transportation fees not included.

Ducky Derby

d b j c s aRaging Waters San Jose hosts the 5th Annual Girl Scouts of Northern California Ducky Derby Fundraiser. Ducky Derby is a rubber duck race for cool prizes like the latest tablet and gift certificates for awesome opportunities around the Greater Bay Area. While at the park, enjoy the epic water attractions, trade SWAPS, learn about water conservation, and take part in fun workshops at various booths. Sponsor a duck now for the chance to WIN BIG! Use promo code: GSDUCKY to register.

Please Note: Need not be present to win! Admission tickets include a fun patch to be picked up at the event.

Get Crafty

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

Get Moving Journey Weekend

jEngage your mind and heart, using your energy to protect Earth, and have fun with friends! Earn your Energize and Investigate Awards as well as the Gardner Badge and part of the Jeweler Badge! Adults participate in their own concurrent programming on mentoring Juniors.


Girls and the Ocean

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

Glittering Girl Awards Celebration

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

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Golden Gate Bridging

jCongratulations bridging Juniors! Bridge in style across the Golden Gate Bridge from younger girl to older girl! This party is for you and your sister Girl Scouts from across the country. Bring a picnic lunch and explore over 50 arts, crafts, activity, and game booths introducing you to exciting older girl opportunities! Check out the Golden Gate Bridging website for more details at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/GGB

Please Note: Due to popularity, groups are restricted to a ratio of one adult per three girls.

Golden Gate Park Secret Adventure

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

GS Day: California Pizza Kitchen

d b j c s aGet together with friends, family, and/or your troop and eat for a cause. Flyer must be presented at time of purchase for GSNorCal to receive donation. See Girl Scout Day webpage online for flyer and more information.

Please Note: All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Disney On Ice presents Lets Celebrate

d b j c s aIts one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentines Day Ball with Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo and Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains, and more, in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations, and festivities from around the globe!

Please Note: Participation patch included with ticket purchase and mailed to you by the SAP Center. All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy

d b j c s aRev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the crew of Disney/Pixars Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaids enchanting undersea kingdom, and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow as the Disney Fairies reveal the magic that lies within! Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang is back for their most daring adventure yet!

Please Note: Participation patch included with ticket purchase and mailed to you by the SAP Center. All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Elf the Broadway Musical

d b j c s aELF is splashy, peppy, sugar-sprinkled, holiday entertainment! raves the New York Times. Based on the 2003 blockbuster, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who is mistakenly transported to the North Pole. Buddy returns to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Join us for this endearingly goofy show! Arrive when the doors first open to learn about the history behind this amazing theatre!

Please Note: There are no elevators in this facility. Tickets: $50/person or $40/person in groups 15+. All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: Oakland Raiders

d b j c s aKick off your winter break with the Oakland Raiders Girl Scout Day fundraiser. Enjoy a pre-game potluck, photo-op, and family friendly games. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee your spot.


GS Day: Scare School Backstage at

Halloween Haunt

c s aScouting has never been more terrifying, or more fun, thanks to Scare School at Californias Great America where older Girl Scouts will learn the art of producing the Bay Areas premier Halloween event. Experience the most gruesome makeup class ever, find your inner ghosts and zombies during character classes, and learn the behind the scenes details of the haunted maze construction.

Please Note: Recommended for ages 14 and older. Includes park admission. All GS Days are fundraisers.

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GS Day: Scout Trick-or-Treat at Californias Great America

d b j cTrick-or-Treating with Snoopy and the entire Peanuts Gang is just the beginning of the Halloween Scout fun at Californias Great America. Join in the mummy wrapping fun, participate in pumpkin walks, play Halloween Bingo, and get creative at the craft table.

Please Note: Recommended for younger girls and families. Includes park admission.All GS Days are fundraisers.

GS Day: The Nutcracker

d b j c s aSan Jose Dance Theatre presents its 49th Annual Production of The Nutcracker and the 11th Annual Girl Scout Workshop. Join us backstage and learn about the theatre, props, special effects, and costumes. There will be a special presentation on the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Scouts will receive a special activity patch!


GS Day: Walking With Dinosaurs

d b j c s aDinosaurs once again roam the earth when the spectacular production, Walking With Dinosaurs-The Arena Spectacular, returns to the SAP Center at San Jose for a limited time. Dont miss the show, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, that critics have called awesome and breathtaking!

Please Note: Participation patch available for $0.50 and mailed to you from event center. All GS Days are fundraisers

GS Day: Waterworld

d b j c s aCalling all Girl Scouts! Rally up your troop and take part in Waterworld Californias annual Girl Scout Summer Splash! Enjoy this special weekend and all the thrills Waterworld California has to offer, plus exciting games and activities. For more information, check out WaterworldCalifornia.com

Please Note: Ticket price includes all day admission and lunch. All GS Days are fundraisers.

HERstory

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

International Girls Day!

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

Journey Extravaganza: Its Your Story!

d b j c s aEveryone has a story to tell and we want to hear yours! Come spend your day jumping into the Its Your Story Tell It Journey series. Explore the first sessions of the Journey and how badges connect to each step, while exploring new ways to express yourself! In addition to activities, older girls will have sessions on planning Silver or Gold Award projects. Adults this is for you too! Learn more about Journeys, then break out to small groups to explore mentoring girls at your level.

Please Note: Journey books not included.

LEARN MORE AT sfballet.org/girlscoutsNutcracker Lead Sponsors The Herbert Family, The Swanson Foundation; and Nutcracker Sponsors Yurie and Carl Pascarella, Kathleen Scutchfield, and The Smelick Family.

The 2015 Repertory Season is made possible in part by New Productions Fund Lead Sponsors Mrs. Jeannik Mquet Littlefield, and Mr. and Mrs. John S. Osterweis; Major Sponsors Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation, and Larry and Joyce Stupski; and Sponsors Richard C. Barker, Christine H. Russell Fund of the Columbia Foundation, Suzy Kellems Dominik, Stephanie Barlage Ejabat, Gaia Fund, The William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Cecilia and Jim Herbert, Alison and Michael Mauz, and Diane B. Wilsey.

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

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

Program 3Quadruple BillSat, Mar 7, 2pmSat, Mar 7, 8pm

Don QuixoteFri, Mar 20, 8pmSat, Mar 21, 2pm

Romeo & JulietFri, May 1, 8pmSat, May 2, 2pm

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

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LEARN MORE AT sfballet.org/girlscoutsNutcracker Lead Sponsors The Herbert Family, The Swanson Foundation; and Nutcracker Sponsors Yurie and Carl Pascarella, Kathleen Scutchfield, and The Smelick Family.

The 2015 Repertory Season is made possible in part by New Productions Fund Lead Sponsors Mrs. Jeannik Mquet Littlefield, and Mr. and Mrs. John S. Osterweis; Major Sponsors Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation, and Larry and Joyce Stupski; and Sponsors Richard C. Barker, Christine H. Russell Fund of the Columbia Foundation, Suzy Kellems Dominik, Stephanie Barlage Ejabat, Gaia Fund, The William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Cecilia and Jim Herbert, Alison and Michael Mauz, and Diane B. Wilsey.

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

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

Program 3Quadruple BillSat, Mar 7, 2pmSat, Mar 7, 8pm

Don QuixoteFri, Mar 20, 8pmSat, Mar 21, 2pm

Romeo & JulietFri, May 1, 8pmSat, May 2, 2pm

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

Justice Journey Weekend

aDo you yearn for fairness, understanding, and compassion for earth and its inhabitants? Come explore what environmental Justice means to you and what you can do to create justice in the world around you. Some pre and post work is required to complete the Sage award. Attending adults participate in concurrent programming on mentoring Ambassador Girl Scouts.


Make, Build, Play!

d bDaisies, Brownies, and their leaders are invited to make, build, and play! Make a harmonica, build a rocket, and connect to science by using fun, simple materials. Play is the best part of the day, experimenting with all the cool things youve made! This program is in collaboration with the Junior League of San Jose and Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT).

Please Note: The actual science activities may vary.

Mall Madness

d b j c s aEverything girls love to do in one night! There will be oodles of activities - food at midnight, movies in two locations, scavenger hunt with prizes, and crafts. Dont miss the live DJ Dance Club and troop runway walk. Snooze in front of your favorite store, then wake up to smiling faces and a yummy breakfast! Earn part of your Financial Literacy Badge or Leaf.

Mystery Ship Overnight Aboard the USS Hornet

b j c s aSpend an evening surrounded by vintage and modern aircrafts. Experience life aboard a floating city; while exploring the decks, learn what keeps the ship afloat. Work towards an Its Your Planet badge: Detectives, Special Agents, and Truth Seekers are highly encouraged to join. Brothers are welcome to tagalong in this family friendly evening but must be accompanied by a male adult. Join in optional evening ghost stories. Receive all day admission for Sunday and a voucher for a future visit.

Please Note: This event is open to the public, including other youth groups such as Boy Scouts.

Older Girl First Aid and CPR

c s aDiscover the lifesaving skills of CPR for infants, children, and adults. Learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and first aid techniques in a fun, low-stress, hands-on environment.

Please Note: Led by All About Scuba staff, certifications issued through American Heart Association.

Open House

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

Program Aide Training

cIf you are interested in working directly with younger Girl Scouts, you will want to become a Girl Scout Program Aide (PA). Being a PA gives you an opportunity to share your expertise and knowledge of Girl Scouting with others. Adults are not required to stay for this training.

Please Note: You must complete LiA prerequisites prior to training. Adults not required to stay.

Red Carpet Event

j c s aCalling all VIP Girl Scout celebrities! Ride in a limo to a local theatre where paparazzi and fans are waiting to see your film on the big screen! Walk the red carpet in style and enjoy theatre snacks with your friends and family. For the grand finale, accept your award in front of all your adoring fans! The 2015 theme is, Dreams of Achievement: Reach for the Stars!

Please Note: Video submissions are due by Feb. 20, 2015. Please see Red Carpet Rules & Regulations online for more information.

Schulz Museum: Comic Artist

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

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Serving Girl Scouts of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 16 years

Teach your daughter about body changes and the realities of being female in a retreat-style environment with other girls and women. This workshop explores the normal changes that occur in girls as they grow into women, teaches girls how to deal with periods, breasts, and changing emotions, and it connects girls and adult women together in a powerful and positive way. A warm and comfortable environment, this experience sets the stage for future conversations and positive growth as your daughter transitions to adulthood.

My daughter and I attended one of Amys workshops and it

was an incredible experience for both of us. Amy has a wonderful

way of guiding relaxed communication with difficult

and uncomfortable issues. Heidi Morse

Amy is able to take what can be an awkward subject and make both adults and young people

feel at ease. Her workshops are positive, content-rich, and her messages carry over beyond the

workshop to ongoing conversations. I have hired Amy to speak to my groups over and over again;

I trust her and so can you.Mary Machi, youth leader

Schulz Museum: Peanuts - Artist

d b j c s aArt abounds at the Schulz Museum with hands-on activities focused on the Girl Scout Artist badges. Brownies will paint with sticks and twigs and use color in new ways. Juniors will experiment with different materials, techniques, and perspectives. Cadettes will work on their comic artist badge and Daisies will be Inspired by Animals for their very own Journey. Meet live artists and cartoonists, ice skate at Snoopys Home Ice, and receive a Schulz Museum Fun Patch as well.

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

Sleepover at Coddingtown Mall

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

Sow What? Journey Weekend

sWhere does our food come from and how is a meal happy? What are the challenges for local farmers? Discover answers and more in this weekend long event. Pre and post work is required to complete the Harvest Award. Attending adults participate in concurrent programming on mentoring Senior Girl Scouts.


Sundial Bridging for Daisies and Brownies

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

Synchronized Aqua Adventures

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

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

Waterworks Day Event

d b j c s aDrop off a 4 story cliff or spin around a giant 40 foot bowl then get shot into a rushing waterfall or relax and enjoy floating around a lazy lagoon. Kiddies will enjoy sliding down a mole hole and popping out into a cool, shallow pool. Lunch included!

Waterworks Overnight

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

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Winterfest

d b j c s aA magical winter wonderland event for Girl Scouts of all ages, friends, and family. Just in time for the holiday season, shop for everybody on your list! Find handmade crafts, games, and shop at booths run by older girl troops. Everyone is welcome!

Please Note: Troops planning to run booths must register separately and be accepted. Parking and food is not included in registration (prices are set by Santa Clara County Fairgrounds).

Winterfest Activity Booth ONLY

jJunior troops can host a free activity booth to entertain participants. Activities should be unique, fun, and appropriate for all ages. Registration is required at no cost to the troop for an Activity Booth ONLY; the activity plans MUST be approved through the online registration system.

Please Note: See complete rules and regulations for the sales and activities booths at the event on our website.

Winterfest Sales Booth

c s aCadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops can run sales booths at the event to sell hand-made items and earn money for troop activities. These troops must also run a free activity booth to entertain participants. Each troop must register its booth and have their plans approved through the online registration system. This is a great way to earn money, leadership or service hours, and have fun!

Please Note: See complete rules and regulations for the sales and activities booths at the event on our website.

YOUniversity

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

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Bothin Bridging Bash for Brownies

bCongratulations Brownies! Bridge in style at an overnight adventure at Camp Bothin. This celebration is just for you! There will be tons of fun daytime and nighttime activities and adventures to help you take steps toward earning your first Junior badge. Youll start the day by welcoming Daisies across the bridge, and in the evening well have a fun campfire with songs and skits. In the morning youll bridge to Juniors!

Please Note: Maximum of one adult per girl participant.

Bothin Bridging Bash for Daisies

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

Please Note: Maximum of one adult per girl participant.

Camp Bothin Adventure Weekend

c s aJoin us for a girls weekend of adventure and fun especially for older girls! Participate in ropes course, archery, and outdoor cooking and skills. We will host a campfire for Junior Girl Scouts on Saturday night. Sleep in open air cabins and platform tents amongst the trees.

Please Note: Adults are not required to register with their troop for this event.

Camp Work Party

d b j c s aHave fun, earn a unique patch, and make a difference at our camps! Based on seasonal needs, projects may include trail improvements, painting, or general maintenance. No experience needed, hands-on instruction provided as needed. Everyone is welcome: all skill levels, ages, families, troops, and adults. If you have a specific skill (i.e.. electric, carpentry), please email us at [email protected]. Inquire about free camping. Your contributions are visible and valued!

Please Note: Adult supervision is needed. Minimum adult to girl ratio is 1:5.

Campfire Fun!

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

Canoes in Sloughs

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

Daisy Twilight Adventure

dDaisy Girl Scouts will learn about camping and outdoor cooking in this evening program. Girls will set up tents, cook their meals, and enjoy a campfire with songs, skits, and smores. This is a great program to ready your girls for their next steps in outdoor adventure.

Please Note: This is not an overnight experience.

Family GO Festival!

d b j c s aCalling all Girl Scout families and friends, lets GET OUTDOORS! Join us for a fun-filled festival all about outdoor activities and adventures you can do with your family around the Bay Area. Visit booths filled with community partners and vendors who will share great resources for your next outdoor adventure. Enjoy outdoor skills activities including archery, nature hikes, games, and more. Music, food trucks, and a chance to try the zip line will round out your family festival fun. Lets GO!

Please Note: Archery and high ropes is 4th-grade or above. Pre-registration and fee is required for zip line.

High Ropes Course Adventure Day

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

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Navigate the Night Hike

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

Smores & More!

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

Spring Encampment

b j cPlanned and implemented by Camp Aides, girls will participate in fun, engaging outdoor activities and group campfires. Adults will have a learning opportunity presented by Volunteer Resources and will be asked to help with Kapers. Please see Series section of Program and Event Guide for Camp Aide information. Brownies will be housed indoors, Juniors and above will be housed indoors or in platform tents. All meals included except for Friday dinner.


Tidewater Canoe Explorations

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

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Encounter wildlife, tide pools, native plants,

and star-filled skies with an Outdoor Hostel

Adventure in a State or National Park!

FOR TODAYS GIRL SCOUTOutdoor Hostel Adventures foster a sense of environmental stewardship while also

building communication and leadership skills. Based at hostels in the Marin Headlands,

Point Reyes National Seashore, and Point Montara, these unique programs allow for

hands-on exploration of diverse coastal habitats, as well as cooperative and interactive

games and activities.

PROGRAMSThere are both full-day and day-and-night programs available. Prices range from

$20-24 per scout, and overnight hostel stays are available at additional cost.

Marin Headlands

Friday January 2, 2015

Friday February 20, 2015

Point Montara

Friday November 14th, 2014

Saturday January 24, 2015

Saturday February 7, 2015

Point Reyes

National Seashore

Saturday November 15, 2014

Friday December 12, 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information or to make reservations call, (415) 940-7100 or visit www.hosteladventures.org

Daisies, Brownies & Jr. Girl Scout

Journeys and Service Hours

Looking for a day trip to a local nature area? Come visit the

wetlands of the south bay and experience the natural world first hand. Get Moving and WOW journeys available.

Call to make a reservation

and customize your visit:

Julie: (408) 262 5513 ext.104

FREE

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay

National Wildlife Refuge

Environmental Education Center

1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso

Programs offered for Special Girl Scout Days (Open to all ages)

February 22nd: World Thinking Day

March 12th: Girl Scouts Birthday and Girl Scouts Week

April 22nd: Volunteer Day

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Studies show that girls who participate in outdoor activities in Girl Scouts on a monthly basis are stronger challenge seekers and problem solvers.More Than SMores: Successes and Surprises in Girl Scouts Outdoor Experiences. Girl Scout Research Institute, 2014.

Animal/Human Hybrids Wearable Art

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

Brainy Birds! at Walden West

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

Please Note: Includes an exclusive Walden West patch.

Come Clean a Creek

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

Eco-Climate Creatures

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

Flower Power!

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

Girls and the Ocean

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

Handmade Recycled Holiday Art Cards

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

Harvest Festival

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

Field trips available: Wednesday afternoons and

Saturday mornings (by appointment)

In the Flyway

Explore the wetlands

of southern San Francisco Bay with expert birders and f eld trip leaders!

Bird and Nature Walks

Schedule your exploration: 408-252-3740; [email protected]

(or go to www.scvas.org and click on Education)

Dates fill quickly, so dont wait!

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Help & Hike at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

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

In the Bay Sleepover

b jPlankton, mollusks, and sharks, wow! Spend an evening at the Aquarium of the Bay surrounding yourself with animals that live in the Bay! Learn how this unique ecosystem maintains balance. Surprise yourself discovering how many ways you can help save the bay!

In the Mud Shoreside

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

In the Mud Tidepool

d b jDiscover the many wonders of the wet and rocky terrains known as tide pools. Take a closer look and identify an amazing array of tide pool creatures to learn how their lives interact within the oceans ecology.

Its Better With Bugs! at Walden West

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


Monarch Butterfly Walk

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

Moon Watch

jAmazing moongazing! With your friends from NatureBridge you will use binoculars and a spotting scope to study the face of the moon. Feel free to bring your own pair of binoculars or we can provide them to you, but be sure to bring your friends and family to gaze with you!

Navigate the Night Hike

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

Oceans Aglow

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

Overnight Zoo Safari

d b jGet jungle fever over this exciting adventure at the Sacramento Zoo! Play animal scrabble, meet the hungry hyenas, and find out what goes bump in the night at the campfire extravaganza! The excitement continues with a morning animal feeding, including breakfast for you! Then explore the zoo on your own for the remainder of the day.

Please Note: Includes entrance for Saturday, overnight program, campfire snacks, and continental breakfast.

Restoration Day with Save the Bay

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

Salmon Creek Walk

d b j c s aThis is the season Coho salmon and Steelhead trout are spawning and it is something to see! Take a walk in the mist with a naturalist, with luck, you will get a chance to see salmon leaping through the stream. Hosted by the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, this is great for all the Its Your PlanetLove It Journeys.

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Salmon Habitat Restoration

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

Schulz Museum: Through the Looking Glass

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

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

Sharks in the Dark Sleepover

jCelebrate Earth Day with a sleepover at the Hayward Shoreline. Well hike to see the day shift into evening, make a craft to take home, play nocturnal games, and wind down with a warm drink to sleep next to the leopard sharks inside the Interpretive Center.

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Six-legged Wonderfulness

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

Terrific Trees! at Walden West

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


The Secret Lives of Animals

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

Trees of Mystery

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

Tremendous Trekkers

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

When I Grow Up A Career Exploration

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

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Get ready for the wildest sleepover ever!

Girl Scouts Exclusive Events April 10 & April 24

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

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Girls Go Tech

Air Cadettes and Junior Pilots at Hiller Aviation Museum

j cLaunch an adventure in aviation! Participate in realistic flight simulation, explore the world of flight, tour the Museums extensive aircraft collection, build and fly a model aircraft, discover the role of women in the history of aviation while doing unique activities, and so much more! For program level specifics, Journey connections, and more details visit the Hiller Aviation website.

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

Amusement Innovator at the Tech Museum

jJoin the Tech Museum to design your own entertainment company and complete some of this Junior badge. Youll animate your own artwork, build prototypes of your favorite roller coasters, and customize your very own 3-D glasses!

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

Brownie Flyers at Hiller Aviation Museum

bLaunch an adventure in aviation! Explore the world of flight, tour the Museums extensive aircraft collection, build and fly a model aircraft, discover the role of women in the history of aviation while doing unique activities, and so much more! For program level specifics, Journey connections, and for more details visit the Hiller Aviation website.

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

Introduce a Girl to Engineering

c s aTo celebrate national Engineers week, Keysight Technologies (formally Agilent) in Santa Rosa will host this opportunity to learn what engineering is all about, participate in fun hands-on activities, and win prizes. Girls work with a team on a fun and challenging engineering project and talk to working engineers about their projects and experiences.

LEGO Robotics

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

Design Time at Santa Clara University

j cPut on your creative thinking cap as you design a unique toy prototype, craft a pencil bag special ordered from your customer, and create a unique bubble wand and packaging. You will even design and test cookie packaging to help your Thin Mints withstand even the harshest of inclement weather. Experience the Engineering Design Process as you brainstorm, design, test, and redesign products. Explore careers that play a major role in the creation of products in the market today.

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

High-Tech Exploration at AT&T

j cAT&Ts OASIS group presents an exclusive hands-on workshop to guide you through the basics of mobile app development. No programming background necessary! By the end of the session, you will be able to make your own Android Mobile App.

Please Note: Participants need to bring a laptop and charger. Home Scientist

at the Tech Museum

bExplore the Tech Museum for a day of electrifying fun and complete some of this Brownie badge. See hair-raising static electricity, make something fizzle to inflate a balloon, and make your own silly putty!


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Microsofts Computer Expert Workshop

bPlay in the Microsoft stores to learn more about computers! Professionals will lead you in digital painting, internet surfing, computer games, and even emailing the President of the United States! This is a great side trip to your Brownie Quest Journey! Youll also complete all parts of the Computer Expert Badge.

Please Note: Badge is not included.

Microsofts Digital Photographer Workshop

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

Please Note: Badge is not included.

Operation Electricity at U.C.Berkeley

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


Special Agent at the Tech Museum

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


Tech Detective at the Tech Museum

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


ThrillBuilders at Californias Great America

b j c s aThrill seekers are invited to experience the laws of physics in motion and how math and science apply to amusement park excitement. Team up with engineering students in workshops held throughout the day to launch your own crazy carnival of moving parts; or learn on the go as you experience the Gold Striker Force, Math Scavenger Hunt, and Graph Matching worksheets. Then return to the workshop area to receive your participation patch.

Please Note: Workshop space may be limited; arrive early for each session of the three sessions to reserve your seat.

ThrillBuilders at San Jose State University

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


When I Grow Up A Career Exploration

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

Girls who have an interest in science, technology, engineering and math have higher confidence in their schoolwork, set higher goals and dream to do more.What Girls Say About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Girl Scout Research Institute, 2012.33

HAYWARD SHORELINEINTERPRETIVE CENTER

FOR WETLAND EDUCATION

BrowniesEarn your BUG BADGE

at Six-legged Wonderfulness on Oct. 18Earn your HIKING BADGE

at Tremendous Trekkers on Nov. 9

Juniors Ea Earn your FLOWER POWER BADGE

at Flower Power! on Sep. 27

510-670-7270 haywardrec.org

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

How to Sell CookiesEveryone knows how tasty Girl Scout cookies are, but a lot of people dont know what we learn by selling them. Were talking about things like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethicsstuff we need to know to be successful. This year, we made a super-simple guide to help you get the most of your cookie-selling experience.

10 Steps to Cookie-Selling Success

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

Make eye contact.It can be kind of weird looking people you dont know in the eye and talking to them. But its a big part of building trust and respect for others. It says, Hey, were serious about what were doing!

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

Share your goal. You and your team have set goals and made decisions about what youll do with the money you earn. Maybe youre going to a place you havent been or supporting a cause you care about. Whatever it is, let people know. Theyll be impressed.

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

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

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

Share why youre a Girl Scout.Everyone joins Girl Scouts for a different reason. Whether it's to make friends or accomplish big thingsor bothlet people know.

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

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

Good luck!

Cookie University

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

Lead the Way Leadership Conference

s aTake charge of your future through this unique, weekend-long, professional conference. Harness your power to make change in the community while developing your leadership and business skills. Enhance your interviewing technique, your ability to lead others, and confidently make decisions. Learn how to communicate effectively to get what you want. On breaks and in evenings, have fun swimming, playing, watching movies, competing, or just hanging out with your friends.

Please Note: Register before Oct. 15, 2014: $210; Register after Nov. 30, 2014: $250.

BusinessSmarts

2014 Fall SaleTROOP PROCEEDS AVERAGE $1 - $2 PER ITEM!

Troop training in September - check with your service unitTroop resources at GirlScoutsNorCal.org/gonuts

New for 2014: Online Nut/Candy Sales!

Product Sales

Trying to finance troop activities?

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26 Preserves from

sensitive bayland habitat to

majestic redwood forests

www.openspace.org

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

Explore. Learn. Grow.

26 Preserves from

sensitive bayland habitat to

majestic redwood forests

www.openspace.org

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

Explore. Learn. Grow.

Go Tech at The Tech Museum of Innovation! Please join us at The Tech Museum for special programs exclusive to Girl Scouts!

Inspiring the Innovator in Everyone

Programs fill up fast! Please call us today to make your reservations

1-408-294-8324

Skill building badge programs for Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes. For a full schedule and details on each program, visit http://www.thetech.org/partnership-programs-tech/girl-scouts

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

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

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

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

destinations Are you ready to escape? Perhaps you can see yourself catching waves in Puerto Rico, heading to the beach in San Diego, or exploring outer space (at Space Camp, but you get the idea). Girl Scout destinations are individual girl travel opportunities that allow a girl to expand her personal experience beyond her everyday scope. Girl Scout destinations fall into five categories: international, outdoors, science, people, and getaways. Facilitated by GSUSA and hosted by individual Girl Scout councils and contracted organizations.

Visit our website, GirlSscoutsNorCal.org/Girls/Travel-Pathway, to see the 2014-15 adventures. Read stories from girls in our council who have participated in destinations and find out information on the application process which closes on Oct. 31, 2014 for priority applications, and Jan. 31, 2015 for second round submissions.

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

Adult

SymbolsDaisy (grades K-1)Brownie (grades 2-3)

Junior (grades 4-5)Cadette (grades 6-8)Senior (grades 9-10)Ambassador (grades 11-12)

Cadettes Visit Savannah, Georgia

June 23 - 27, 2016with GSNorCal

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

destinations Fall Showcase

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

Please Note: Girls 5th-Grade and up.

Disney Detectives

c s aDisneyland is only the most awesome place to see science come to life! Join us on our adventure to Disneyland where you will gain a new appreciation of physics, light, and sound in a fun and unforgettable way! Through these hands-on workshops you will discover the science behind the rides. Fee includes two Youth Education Series Experiences, a 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket, air and ground transportation, hotel, and participation patch.

Please Note: Registration closes May 5, 2015. A health examination within the previous 24 months is required.

Fashion in Paris 2015

s aSeniors and Ambassadors will have an opportunity to experience Paris Fashion, an 8-day trip that will include visits to the Museum of Fashion, the Mona Bismarck Center, Paris Fashion School, plus the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, a perfume museum, and Montmartre.

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

Hello London, 2015

j cCadettes, have you ever dreamed of travel to the land of kings and castles? Join us on this trip designed to give you an amazing first time international experience. Wh

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