Yay—Girl Scout Week is almost here! Let’s get ready for that special time of year when Girl Scouts of all ages celebrate and show the world what it means to be a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. Let’s make this year’s activities extra special. Here are a few ideas to get you started—one for each…
Girl Scout Volunteers, We Love You!
That’s right—we’re talking to you, our extraordinary volunteers, who tirelessly give of their hearts and time to help us unleash the leader in every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. This Valentine’s Day, we want you to know that we see you, we appreciate you, and yes—we love you! We know we don’t say it nearly…
Explore the Outdoors
There is plenty of research to show that spending time in nature can nurture creativity and healthy social development, and help girls gain the skills to seek and conquer challenges. At resident camp, girls have the opportunity to discover and connect with the natural world, and learn how to take action like a G.I.R.L.! Whether…
GSHCC Website + Activities Tab = Girl Scout Opportunities
One of the best parts about being a Girl Scout is the chance to do amazing things. Build a cabin at camp, design (and use!) a makerspace, learn about horses and so much more! The key to all of these opportunities is the Activities calendar. Accessed through the GSHCC website, you’ll see that clicking the…
Girls’ Choice Badges: We Have a Winner!
Girls have spoken! The winning Girls’ Choice badge topic for 2017 is in. So, without further ado, we’re pleased to announce . . . The next Girls’ Choice badge will be Troop Camping! What a great way to build go-get-‘em problem-solvers, encourage challenge-seeking, and expose girls to new experiences as they grow their skills, confidence,…
Makerspace Taskforce
Creative minds needed! We’re bringing big changes to the Sacramento Program Center and we need girls to lend their innovative ideas to the GSHCC Makerspace. No experience necessary. Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are welcome to apply for the Makerspace Taskforce. This group will play a critical role in designing the space, conceptualizing programs, and…
Bling Your Booth and Join Cookie Troop 100
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the first known sale of cookies by Girl Scouts, we’re taking #BlingYourBooth to a whole new level by inviting you to be a part of the new Cookie Troop 100. Here’s how: Set a troop goal and share the plan for your cookie money—what amazing stuff will you…
The NEW camp brochure is here!
Take a Look Inside! Check out all of our camping options and choose your own journey! There are tons of opportunities to challenge, inspire and excite you. Camp is a great place to be yourself, explore nature and build lifelong friendships. Whether it will be your first time camping or you are a camper extraordinaire,…
Girls’ Choice Badges Are Back: Voting Is Open Through January 22!
At Girl Scouts, girl-led programming that speaks to and nurtures girls’ interests and skills (they have so many!) is at the very core of our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. At every turn, we want her to know the world is hers, and so we give her countless opportunities to unleash…
Attention Go-getters: The Girl Scout Challenge Continues!
Share your inspiring story and you could win a $500 scholarship! That’s right. The 2016 Girl Scout Challenge is still going strong—so strong! So far, GSUSA has received tons of amazing stories of girls taking the lead to build a better world. Today, we thought we’d share a few to keep the excitement on high and…
Girls Change the World
Girl Scouts are Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers and Leaders. We see this every day in the way we improve our communities and make the world a better place. Volunteerism and community service are a part of our Girl Scout DNA. Girls who have earned their Silver Award and/or Girl Scout Gold Award are eligible for the…
Intel Names Troop Leader Lisa Andrus Top Volunteer for 2016
Girl Scout Troop Leader Lisa Andrus was named by Intel Corporation as its top volunteer donor of the year. Wow! How does she do it? After talking with Lisa, we think you’ll agree that her work with Girl Scouts has been a labor of love. GSHCC: How long have you been a Girl Scout and…
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