Brownie Troop 972 Embraces the Giving Spirit Making the world a better place is close to our hearts at Girl Scouts. From the moment a girl joins the Girl Scout Movement, she learns how even the youngest members can make a real difference in their communities. It’s something we Girl Scouts carry with us all…
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Meet Local Legend Dr. Pam Marrone
It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. That was definitely the case with Dr. Pam Marrone, founder and CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations in Davis, California. Former Girl Scout Marrone was named a “Local Legend” at Girl Scouts Heart of Central California and honored with an exhibit in the GSHCC STEM…
Creating Sustainable Change
The Girl Scout Advantage: Meet Julia For the students at Ridgeview Elementary School in Granite Bay, conservation and recycling are more than a fad. They’re a way of life – thanks to Julia Zasso. As a former Ridgeview student, Julia planned, designed and built a “conservation station” for 4th-6th grade students to use and recycle the…
The Girl Scout Advantage: Meet Taylor
Taylor is one of the faces of GSHCC’s “Just Imagine” campaign, designed to show how Girl Scouting gives girls an advantage in life. We first met her last year, when her proud mom started sharing pics of Taylor and the fun she was having with Girl Scout Troop 1111 in Tracy. We saw images of…
Everything You Need to Know About the Seven New Outdoor Badges
Last month we introduced a whopping 23 new badges, and we’re proud to say that seven are focused on building girls’ outdoor skills and know-how. For each Girl Scout level, the Outdoor Journey is anchored by the newest Girls’ Choice badge: Troop Camping. Since 2015, Girl Scouts has invited girls to voice their opinion and vote…
Through Thick & Thin: Meet Troop 1245
Thirteen years ago, eight 5-year-old girls got together for an adventure in Girl Scouting. This year, with their original troop leader and co-leader by their sides, the girls of Troop 1245 have bridged to adult status. Troop leader Taralyn Krohn tells us that the girls have grown and learned so much in their years together. In…
3 Ways to Unleash Your Daughter’s Inner Wonder Woman
With unstoppable bravery, super-human strength, and unwavering dedication to truth and justice (not to mention that awesome outfit) it’s easy to understand why little girls might be obsessed with Wonder Woman right now—and why parents might find the classic super hero to be a good role model. What mom or dad wouldn’t want a daughter…
You GLOW, Girl!
Building Skills, Networks Focus of Annual Conference Last weekend, GSHCC welcomed more than 100 girls and some pretty amazing professional mentors for the 3rd annual Girls Leading Our Way (GLOW) conference at Cosumnes River College. While the date was April 1, this conference was no fooling around. From learning interview skills to exploring robotics, the…
Un mensaje de Sylvia Acevedo: El compromiso con la inclusión es parte de nuestro ADN
Publicación de Sylvia Acevedo, Directora Ejecutiva Interina de GSUSA En Girl Scouts of the USA, el compromiso con la inclusión es parte de nuestro ADN. Girl Scouts fue fundada por una mujer valiente y audaz –Juliette Gordon Low– quien no temía romper el molde y que claramente declaró que las Girl Scouts serían un movimiento…
Meet Shasta and Bones
Summer camp is the place where lifetime friendships–and memories–are made. We know that going to camp is often a girl’s first time away from home for an extended period of time, and this experience helps foster independence and confidence in a special way. Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) has been sharing the joys…
“Make Your Own Badge” Site Shutting Down in June: The Why and the How
A Message from GSUSA: Launched in 2011, Girl Scouts’ Make Your Own Badge site was designed to offer girls a truly girl-led experience. With the Make Your Own option, Girl Scouts could get creative in designing a badge not already offered through our program, around a topic of particular interest to them. After all, a…
Beyond The 5 Skills
Earning the Girl Scout Cookie Activity Pin Girl Scouts! Did you know that in addition to earning troop and individual rewards, you can also earn a Cookie Activity Pin for your work with the Girl Scout Cookie Program? Each year, the pin is a different color–that means you can earn a new one each year!…
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