Your guide to Girl Scouts San Diego 2016-2017 SPONSORED BY

Your guide to Girl Scouts San Diego Girl Scouts San Diego was chartered in 1917, starting with Troop 1 in Coronado. In honor of our centennial, we’ve planned a year rich with traditions and possibilities. This landmark year for us in San Diego is also the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts selling cookies! The 2017 cookie program promises to be an exciting one. We hope you’ll join us for the 100th Anniversary events listed in this issue of Compass, and maybe even hold celebrations of your own with your troop or service unit (see p. 7)! Share your events on social media with the hashtag #GSSD100. Register for the opportunities listed in Compass online at sdgirlscouts.org/events, or use the individual or troop forms available at sdgirlscouts.org/forms (search keyword: registration). Many programs have limited capacity, so register as far in advance as possible. Look to our website, e-newsletters and Facebook page for further updates. Whether you’re a girl, parent, volunteer or troop leader, Compass will help you plan ahead for events, weekend camps and your own activities. Have a stellar Girl Scout year!

Where to find it Important dates......................................................................... 3 Event registration......................................................................4 Financial assistance.................................................................4 Refund/cancellation policies..................................................4 Girl Scout summer camp........................................................ 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Events.......................................................................................... 7 Ongoing programs................................................................... 16 Resources ................................................................................22 Girl Scout properties..............................................................22 Community partners..............................................................24 About Girl Scouts (general information)............................30 Mission statement and overview.........................................30 Membership.............................................................................30 Girl Scout Journeys.................................................................30 Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting...................................................30 Volunteers..................................................................................31 Adult recognitions....................................................................31 Volunteer Toolkit.....................................................................32 Adult development..................................................................33 Product sales...........................................................................34 Girl Scouts San Diego stores................................................38

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Thursday, Sept. 1 Deadline to submit final report for Gold Award (girls who have graduated from high school) Friday, Sept. 30 Fall Sale begins Deadline to submit final report for: Bronze Award (girls entering grade 6) Silver Award (girls entering grade 9) Saturday, Oct. 1 New membership year begins (runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30)

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Monday, Oct. 31 Birthday of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouting

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Important dates Saturday, April 30 Adult recognitions nomination packets due Friday, May 5 Operation Thin Mint Sendoff Celebration June (TBD) Gold Award ceremony Silver Award ceremony Girl Scout Destinations begin Day and resident camp begin July (TBD) Girl Scout Destinations continue August (TBD) Volunteer Conference and Celebration

Tuesday, Nov. 1 Girl Scout Destination applications due to Girl Scouts San Diego

Friday, Sept. 1 Deadline to submit final report for Gold Award (girls who have graduated from high school)

Wednesday, Jan. 18 Assembly Meeting — Balboa

Friday, Sept. 8 Urban Campout

Thursday, Jan. 19 Assembly Meeting — Escondido

Saturday, Sept. 30 Deadline to submit final report for: Bronze Award (girls entering grade 6) Silver Award (girls entering grade 9)

Sunday, Jan. 29 Cookie program begins Wednesday, Feb. 1 Day and resident camp registration begins Friday, Feb. 10 Cookie booth sales begin Wednesday, Feb. 22 World Thinking Day Sunday, March 12 Cookie booth sales and cookie program end Girl Scouts of the USA birthday Saturday, April 1 Gold and Silver award final report submission deadline for 2016 ceremony participation Saturday, April 22 Girl Scout Leader Day

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To sign up for Girl Scouts San Diego events (excluding community partner programs), follow these easy steps:

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To help ensure all girls can participate in Girl Scouts regardless of income level, financial assistance is available through the Girl Scouts San Diego Opportunity Fund.

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To register for community partner programs, contact the sponsoring organization. See pages 24-29.

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• Go to sdgirlscouts.org; click on the “Events” tab. • Search for the event you’d like to attend, or scroll through the listing to find it. • Click event titles for full details. • Click “Register Now” to go to the event registration page. • Log in to your account and register by the deadline specified. (Events are open until deadline, or until filled.) • For login, your username is your email address. • If you are unsure of your password, use the Forgot My Password option. If you are unable to complete online registration, please contact our customer care department at (619) 610-0821 or [email protected].

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Opportunity Funds are available to individual girls and adults (not to troops/groups, as they should be financially self-sustaining). This assistance supplements existing troop resources and will not cover 100 percent of a particular need. It should not be used in place of solid budget planning and money-earning projects. Applications are reviewed by committee. Amounts granted vary based on need and availability of funds. The Opportunity Fund Philosophy and Guidelines and application forms are available at sdgirlscouts. org/forms (search keyword: opportunity) and in the resource centers.

Refund/cancellation policies

Program events: Refunds are available only when the event is canceled by our council. Camp: Once your troop is placed in a weekend camp event, $100 of your initial payment is non-refundable. There are no refunds for cancellations made less than one month prior to the weekend, and your troop is responsible for the remaining balance. We do not administer refunds based on weather changes, unless the weekend is canceled by our council, in which case you are entitled to a full refund or reschedule. Community partner events: Refunds are at the discretion of the individual community partner.

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Girl Scout summer camp

What adventure will your camper have? At Girl Scout summer camp, every girl can: • • • • • • •

Have fun and make new friends Experience the wonders of nature Develop confidence Learn life skills like problem solving, leadership and teambuilding Step outside her comfort zone and try new things Learn to be her best and treat others with respect Excel in a nurturing, welcoming environment

Girl Scouts San Diego camps are accredited by the American Camp Association. This means all camps maintain high safety and quality standards in all areas, including site, program, transportation, administration, personnel and health care. Schedules and descriptions: Look for the camp listing in your mailbox in 2017. Check out camp information and register online at sdgirlscouts.org/camp beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Day camps Day campers have a blast making friends and exploring new things. Along the way, they develop independence, learn teamwork and social skills, dream new dreams and become young leaders. Girl Scouts San Diego provides a wide variety of day camps at our Balboa Campus, Escondido Program Center and other locations countywide. Free shuttle buses and affordable extended care are available for some sessions. Camps run Monday through Friday, with occasional overnight opportunities.

Teen mentor program Day Camp Aides (DCAs) and Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are campers in grades 7-12 who support younger girls in partnership with adult staff. These teen mentors help lead activities and guide younger campers. Current training is required for all teen mentors. Grades 7-8 (DCAs): Help campers with crafts, games and songs and assist unit counselors. Learn about leadership from CITs and staff. Grades 9-12 (CITs): As a seasoned older girl, mentor DCAs as well as younger girls, and take additional leadership opportunities such as planning or leading activities on your own. Although originally designed to teach older girls how to help in day camp programs, DCA/ CIT training builds skills girls can use in other ways, such as helping a troop of younger girls, volunteering at a Girl Scout event or serving the community. DCAs must complete a full-day training class; advanced training is required for CITs. Dates for 2016-2017 membership year TBD.

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Summer resident camp at Winacka and Whispering Oaks Girls will dive into adventures of a lifetime at camp! Our resident (sleep-away) camps — Winacka and Whispering Oaks — empower girls to spread their wings in the safety of a Girl Scout environment. Activities include swimming, campfires, creative arts, horseback riding, performing arts, science and nature, teambuilding and outdoor skills. Camp encourages independence, develops character, and gives girls the opportunity to be a part of a community that lives and breathes the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

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Join other Girl Scouts who share your interests for one-time events — bring your troop, or fly solo. In 2016 and 2017, we’re hosting outdoor adventures, badge workshops and other special activities, like our annual Cookie Rally, Operation Thin Mint Sendoff and Councilwide Bridging Ceremony. Look for an opportunity that speaks to you, register for the event, and then enjoy the fun! Questions: [email protected], (619) 610-0821 (unless otherwise indicated)

Calling all Imperial Valley girls

Find something fun close to home! We host activities throughout the year, from the IV Mall Sleepover to archery workshops and high adventure. With a number of different opportunities, there’s something for everyone — look for them at sdgirlscouts.org/events. All registration deadlines will be two weeks prior to each event. Limited capacity; registration is first come, first served. Questions: Nina Crabtree, [email protected], (760) 996-4497

Safety note

Some events require attending troops to follow our adult supervision ratios. See “Knowing how many volunteers you need” in Volunteer Essentials, Chapter 4: Safety-Wise (found at sdgirlscouts.org/safety).

100 Days of Girl Scouts

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Grades K-12 Sunday, March 12-Monday, June 19, 2017

Host an event (just for you, or for any size group!) in recognition of 100 years of Girl Scouting in San Diego. Girls, troops, groups or adults can initiate a project. Plant a tree, paint a mural, pick up litter, install energy efficient light bulbs … you name it! We’ll provide a way to sign up later in the year, so we can track all the wonderful things you’re doing and the impact on our community.

friends and learn about community living. We’ll provide meals, activity supplies and modern lodging. Prerequisites: Girls must have already completed an overnight with their troop; one leader must have completed camp training and have a current first aid/ CPR certificate. To ensure adequate space for girls, troops are limited to the following girl-adult ratios: Girls Adults Up to 10 2 11-15 3 16-20 4 Available weekends (Friday-Sunday) Nov. 11-13, 2016 Feb. 24-26, 2017 Mar. 24-26, 2017 Time: 7 p.m. Friday-1 p.m. Sunday Location: Camp Whispering Oaks, Julian Cost: $65/girl; $55/adult Register by: One month prior to event Questions: [email protected], (619) 610-0821

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Develop your leadership skills during an Adventure Weekend at Camp Whispering Oaks. Assist camp staff in leading activities in areas like arts and crafts, teambuilding, outdoor skills, nature and science. You’ll earn the Service to Girl Scouts bar after completing the required online training and attending the entire weekend. Individually Registered Members, please contact Monet “Dahlia” Richter, below, for participation information. Prerequisites: One adult must have completed camp training and have a current First Aid/CPR certificate. To ensure adequate space for girls, troops are limited to 14 girls, with two adults. Available weekends (Friday-Sunday) Nov. 11-13, 2016 Feb. 24-26, 2017 March 24-26, 2017

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First-time campers, this one’s for you: Adventure Weekends provide a well-rounded sampler in a comfortable environment. Get into the camp spirit with arts and crafts, teambuilding, outdoor skill, nature and science activities. Your troop will be split into different, neighboring cabins to meet new

Time: 7 p.m. Friday-1 p.m. Sunday Location: Camp Whispering Oaks, Julian Cost: $60/girl or adult Register by: One month prior to event Questions: [email protected], 619) 610-0821

Register online; follow directions on page 4. Direct questions to [email protected], (619) 610-0821, unless otherwise indicated.

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Time: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $20/girl or adult Register by: See above Questions: Monet “Dahlia” Richter, [email protected], (619) 610-0818

Wilderness Hiking Grades 6-12 and adults See dates below

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Basic Backpacking Grades 7-12 and adults See dates below

Take the first step in your wilderness adventure! Designed for individuals, our three-step progression safely takes girls and adults out of the campground and into the woods. Wilderness Hiking covers outdoor skills and knowledge, and is a prerequisite for the Basic Backpacking course and Advanced Backpacking trips. Spend your morning in the classroom and your afternoon on the trail, learning about safety, proper gear and equipment, the Leave No Trace ethic, and building independence in girls. This class lays a strong foundation for more extraordinary adventures. Class fees include course materials and a “10 Essentials” starter kit. Classes start on council property, then move to local trails for a short hike.

Basic Backpacking — the second part of our threestep wilderness progression, designed for individuals — teaches everything you need to know to begin a multi-night outdoor adventure. Gain the knowledge you’ll need to make important decisions about gear, clothing, and trip planning, then hit the trail to practice and hone skills. To earn Basic Backpacking, you must complete all segments of the training: classroom instruction, group day hike and backpacking trip. In addition to the training and trip, you will be required to attend pre-trip planning meetings (dates TBD). Registration fees cover insurance and permits. Backpackers will need to contribute additional amounts to cover expenses such as transportation, food and equipment rental/purchase, dependent on the trip. Prerequisites: Completion of Wilderness Hiking.

Available dates Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 Trainer: Nancy Maple Register by: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 Meet at: North Coastal Service Center Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 Trainer: Anna Iadevaia Register by: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2017 Meet at: Blue Sky Ecological Reserve

Lagunas Hone your outdoor skills over a moderate 6-mile trek through the Laguna Mountains. Trainer: Anna Iadevaia Register by: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 Training: Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 24-25, 2016 Trip: Saturday-Sunday, Oct., 22-23, 2016

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 Trainer: Karen Haubrich Register by: Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 Meet at: North Coastal Service Center

Lagunas — PCT This three-day trip covers 15 fairly easy miles, mostly downhill, along the Pacific Crest Trail. Trainer: Val Ross Register by: Friday, Sept 16, 2016 Training: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 1-2, 2016 Trip: Friday-Sunday, Nov. 11-13, 2016

Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 Trainer: Karen Haubrich Register by: Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 Meet at: North Coastal Service Center Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 Trainer: Val Ross Register by: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 Meet at: Balboa Campus

Pacific Crest Trail — Eagle Rock Experience Southern California’s forests, streams, iconic rock formations, chaparral and desert. Trainer: Karen Linehan Register by: Wed., Jan. 25, 2017 Training: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 Trip: Saturday-Sunday, April 1-2, 2017

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 Trainer: Karen Haubrich Register by: Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2017 Meet at: North Coastal Service Center Sunday, May 21, 2017 Trainer: Karen Linehan Register by: Friday, April 21, 2017 Meet at: Balboa Campus

Julian Head out into the beautiful hills behind our Camp Winacka property. Trainer: Nancy Maple Register by: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 Training: Saturday, March 25, 2017 Trip: Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30, 2017

Additional spring dates TBA online as they become available.

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Register online; follow directions on page 4. Direct questions to [email protected], (619) 610-0821, unless otherwise indicated.

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San Jacinto Summit one of the tallest peaks in Southern California on the second day of this high-altitude trip. Trainer: Anna Iadevaia Register by: Sunday, April 23, 2017 Training: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Trip: Sunday-Monday, June 18-19, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for training (class and hike), plus overnight on trip Cost: $20/girl or adult Questions: Monet “Dahlia” Richter, [email protected], (619) 610-0818

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Explore the wonders of the wilds with the third step in our wilderness training. This program, designed for individuals, safely takes girls and adults on unforgettable adventures. Enjoy the majesty of nature along with the camaraderie of fellow backpacking enthusiasts, while building skills to a higher level. As an advanced backpacker, take an active role in the trip planning process, making decisions as a group and mapping out your adventure. Pre-trip planning meetings include those shown below; other dates TBD. Registration fees cover insurance and permits. Backpackers will need to contribute additional amounts to cover expenses such as transportation, food and equipment rental/ purchase, dependent on the trip There are several evening meetings, plus overnights on the backpacking trip. Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Backpacking. Rae Lakes Stunning Sierra vistas await on this 45-mile, moderate-to-strenuous trip. Trainer: Anna Iadevaia Register by: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Meetings: Monday, May 1, 2017, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Trip: Sunday-Saturday, June 25-July 1, 2017

San Jacinto This makes a great first advanced trip for those who have completed basic backpacking and want to experience a high-altitude trek. Trainer: Marilyn Sedlund Register by: Monday, May 1, 2017 Meetings: Thursday, June 8, 2017; Thursday, July 6, 2017 Trip: Saturday-Monday, July 8-10, 2017 Cottonwood Lakes Enjoy alpine lakes and mountain views on this moderate, high-altitude 15-mile trip in the Southeast Sierras. Trainers: Marilyn Sedlund and Nancy Maple Register by: Saturday, March 25, 2017 Meetings: Tuesday, April 25, 2017; Thursday, July 13, 2017 Trip: Thursday-Monday, July 20-24, 2017 Mono Pass to Mammoth Explore a 40-mile section of the John Muir Trail. This moderate-to-strenuous trip includes two 12,000-foot passes. Trainers: Karen Linehan and Val Ross Register by: Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 Meetings: Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 Trip: Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday Aug. 13, 2017 Crown Loop Trail Backpack 22 moderate miles over varied terrain, starting from Twin Lakes. This is a good first advanced trip. Trainer: Anna Iadevaia Register by: Monday, May 1, 2017 Meetings: Thursday, June 1, 2017, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 Trip: Friday-Friday, Sept. 1-8, 2017 Cost: $20/girl or adult Questions: Monet “Dahlia” Richter, [email protected], (619) 610-0818 Extra! We’re now offering supplementary classes for girls and adults who have completed Wilderness Hiking and want to gain tips for backpacking food, gear and more. Search “backpacking class” at sdgirlscouts.org/events to see what’s available.

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Anza Borrego Backpack 6 miles from Culp Valley Campground, across the foothills and into the desert, with a day hike on Sunday. Trainer: Anna Iadevaia Register by: Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 Training: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 Trip: Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 18-19, 2017

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training and have a current First Aid/CPR certificate. To ensure adequate space, troops are limited to the following numbers of girls and adults: Girls Adults Up to 10 2 11-15 3 16-20 4 Available dates Friday-Saturday, Nov. 4-5, 2016 Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 5-6, 2016 Friday-Saturday, March 3-4, 2017 Saturday-Sunday, March 4-5, 2017 Time: 7 p.m.-4 p.m. Location: Balboa Campus Cost: $25/girl or adult Register by: One month prior to event Questions: [email protected], (619) 610-0821

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Hit the bull’s eye with our beginning and intermediate archery workshops. Learn the fundamentals: parts of the bow and arrow, proper stance, and how to aim and shoot. Most sessions include both target practice and a fun shoot (determined by the instructor). No experience necessary. Troops must follow adult supervision ratios in Volunteer Essentials.

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Grades K-12 Saturday, May 20, 2017

Available dates at Balboa Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 Sunday, March 12, 2017 Sunday, April 9, 2017 Sunday, May 7, 2017

Bridge to the next century of Girl Scouting in San Diego! In our council’s 100th anniversary year, Girl Scouts, their families and the community are invited to our annual Councilwide Bridging Ceremony to celebrate girls’ progression from one program age level to the next. The program begins at the Organ Pavilion; then participants will cross the Cabrillo Bridge to the Sixth Avenue lawn area for activities, crafts and interactive booths. Troop leaders, families and friends attend free, so make a family day of it in Balboa Park.

Available dates at Escondido Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 Sunday, March 19, 2017 Sunday, April 23, 2017 Sunday, May 21, 2017

Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Balboa Park Cost: $10/girl; adults free Register by: TBD

Time: 1-4 p.m. Cost: $10/girl; adults free Register by: Two weeks prior to workshop Questions: [email protected], (619) 610-0821

Creek to Bay Cleanup with I Love a Clean San Diego

Camp Balboa Brownie Sleepover Grades 2-3 and adults See dates below

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Spend a morning with volunteers of all ages protecting the environment and beautifying parks, canyons, beaches and other natural sites.

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Empowerment Theatre

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Join Girl Scouts and the La Jolla Playhouse for this three-week program, which uses improv games and other theater exercises to help you develop confidence in team-building and hands-on leadership activities. Share your skills and empower others through weekly field trips to the La Jolla Playhouse. Thanks to a generous Favrot Family donation, this program is completely scholarship-funded. Time: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Balboa Campus Cost: $0/scholarship

Destinations

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Tour the world on a Girl Scout Destination. Travel experiences range from two days to three weeks and can whisk you to the far corners of the globe, where you’ll meet remarkable girls, develop leadership skills, gain confidence and enjoy valuable opportunities to learn and take action. With Destinations, you can explore the Galapagos Islands; become an aerospace career expert; learn the ins and outs of Broadway with leading directors, composers, and producers; and get a taste of another culture at a World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Center in London, India, Mexico or Switzerland. Visit girlscouts. org/forgirls/travel for trip details, registration forms and planning tips.

Grades K-8 Saturday, March 25, 2017

Join us for another amazing scavenger hunt adventure as you and your team race to be the first to find historical landmarks, solve puzzles, or take on physical challenges. Meet at a pre-determined location (provided with the event confirmation) and receive clues sending you to a variety of stations, where you’ll complete a challenge to earn the next hint. Troops and groups of all sizes are welcome; follow adult supervision ratios in Volunteer Essentials. Time: 9 a.m.-noon Location: Balboa Park Cost: $10/girl Register by: Saturday, March 5, 2016 Questions: Rea de la Cruz, [email protected], (619) 610-0739

Applications for summer 2017 travel are due to Girl Scouts San Diego by Monday, Oct. 31, 2016. Questions: Elisa Villarreal, [email protected], (619) 610-0781

He & Me Camp Adventure

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Grades 4-12 Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016

Girl Scouts experience all the fun of camp with their adult “He” (a dad, uncle, stepdad, brother, etc.). They’ll discover nature and enjoy teambuilding and arts activities, campfires, skits and hearty meals. Camp counselors stay with girls in rustic cabins adjacent to “He” accommodations. Older campers and their “He’s” have extra freedom to explore camp, or participate in select older-girl activities like archery and high ropes.

Global adventures await! Meet world travelers from your neighborhood and learn about 2017 travel opportunities. At this free open house, you’ll hear from past Destinations participants and learn about the application process, financial aid, and what to expect. Girls, troop leaders, adult volunteers and families welcome. Visit forgirls.girlscouts.org/travel/ to view listings, download applications and read girls’ travel stories. All families are welcome at this open house.

Time: 7 p.m. Friday-1 p.m. Sunday Location: Camp Winacka, Julian Cost: $60/girl or adult Register by: One month prior to event Questions: [email protected], (619) 610-0821

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One-Day School Break Day Camps: Veterans and Presidents Day Camp

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It doesn’t have to be summer for you to get pumped for camp. This one-day adventure is full of everyone’s favorite camp crafts and group games. Plus, you and your new friends will complete one age-appropriate Girl Scout badge. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Balboa Campus Cost: $30/camper; $20/DCA or CIT Register by: Two weeks prior to event Contact: [email protected], (619) 610-0754

She & Me Camp Adventure

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Grades K-12, 6-12 Fall She & Me: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 14-16, 2016 Mother’s Day She & Me: Friday-Sunday, May 12-14, 2017

Girl Scouts experience all the fun of camp with their adult “She” (a registered Girl Scout mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, mentor, etc.) They’ll discover nature and enjoy team building, campfires, skits and delicious meals. This is an individual event designed to strengthen the bond between Girl Scouts and their “She’s;” troop affiliations will not be considered when making cabin assignments. Older girls (grades 6-12) and their “She’s” can participate in select activities like ropes course and archery. They’ll also have extra freedom to explore camp on their own or help out with events such as campfire. Time: 7 p.m. Friday-1 p.m. Sunday Location: Camp Whispering Oaks, Julian Cost: $60/girl or adult Register by: One month prior to event Questions: [email protected], (619) 610-0821

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Grades K-12 Friday, May 5, 2017

Everyone’s invited aboard the USS Midway Museum for an exciting evening on the flight deck, featuring live music, costumed characters and a patriotic pep rally. Salute our military as we celebrate shipping Girl Scout Cookies to deployed military troops and veterans. Bring a picnic dinner, and enjoy a dynamic performance by the Suffragettes, an all-female pop rock, country and Latin cover band. Girls who sell 2,017 boxes of cookies in 2017 will arrive and depart in helicopters. This popular event is free and open to the public; registration is required. Time: 6 p.m. Location: USS Midway Museum, 910 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, 92101 Cost: Free Register by: TBD Questions: Annie Revel, [email protected], (619) 610-0807

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Greet the Girl Scout New Year as the sun sets. Sing songs, exchange SWAPs and reconnect with friends to commemorate the end of the 2016-17 membership year and the start of a new one. More details about these volunteer-organized celebrations will be announced in spring 2017!

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Join us for the third year as we partner with the Jacobs Cushman San Diego Food Bank, Metropolitan Transportation System (MTS), North County Transit District (NCTD) and Albertsons to “stuff the bus” with food donations that will benefit more than 350,000 hungry people in San Diego County. Collect canned goods and other nonperishables in your community or school, then deliver them to a participating Albertsons store in your neighborhood. MTS and NCTD buses will carry your donations to the food bank. Volunteer opportunities available for troops of all ages. Location: Selected Albertsons stores countywide Cost: Free No registration necessary

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Please specify modern or rustic accommodations when you register. Prerequisite: Troops should have previous experience with weekend camping, and at least one leader with Basic Overnights training and current First Aid/CPR certification. To ensure spaces for girls, troops are limited to the following numbers of girls and adults: Girls Adults Up to 10 2 11-15 3 16-20 4 Time: 7 p.m. Friday-1 p.m. Sunday Location: Camp Winacka, Julian Cost: $65/girl; $55/adult Register by: One month prior to event Questions: [email protected], (619) 610-0821

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KPBS and Girl Scouts San Diego are teaming up to host a World Thinking Day expo in celebration of global sisterhood. This interactive event puts international issues into real and relevant perspective. Girl Scout Juniors-Ambassadors are invited to design and run booths embracing this year’s World Thinking Day theme (to be announced). Time: TBD Location: Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido Cost: Free Register by: TBD

Staff-led activities will include outdoor favorites like archery, fishing and hiking. Fourth- and fifth-graders will have a chance to try the Low Ropes Challenge Course, and sixth- through eighth-graders will try the climbing wall or zip line.

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Challenge courses

Clusters

Teambuilding sessions at our high and low challenge courses are available for booking 1-6 months in advance. Contact [email protected], (619) 610-0690.

Cadettes-Ambassadors: Join your cluster — a regional, girl-led group of teens (grades 6-12) and their adult mentors. Grownups take a backseat while you drive the program, planning and leading meetings (monthly, bimonthly or whenever you want) and producing events for other teen Girl Scouts year-round.

Adventure Zone

Girls and adults stay connected through invitationonly, web-based Shutterfly Groups, through which members share meeting announcements, access event calendars, and get the inside scoop on local programs and opportunities for teen girls. Visit sdgirlscouts.org/teens to learn more.

Grades 2-12

Build team spirit at our Balboa Campus Adventure Zone! Certified staff lead two- or four-hour sessions that focus on problem solving, communication and team building activities. Test your courage in a safe, supportive environment. Brownies and up build confidence climbing the traverse wall and working with teammates; Juniors and up can tackle the 40-foot climbing tower.

Contact: Steph Dawes, [email protected], (619) 610-0792

Two-hour session: Brownies-Ambassadors; includes teambuilding activities, ground-based initiatives and low challenge course elements Cost: $80/up to 15 participants; $40/additional 1-10 participants Four-hour session: Juniors-Ambassadors; includes teambuilding activities, ground-based initiatives, low challenge course elements and climbing tower Cost: $180/up to 15 participants; $80/additional 1-10 participants

Girl Advisory Board Grades 10-12

Now in its fourth year, Girl Scouts San Diego’s Girl Advisory Board (GAB) is a girl-led group designed to enhance teen leadership in order to make changes in our community, inside and outside of Girl Scouts, by working with our executive team. GAB members educate one another on diverse topics in order to implement change and become selfless leaders. They create presentations, workshops, and lesson plans on relevant topics and, most importantly, chat with Girl Scouts leadership about their experiences as teenagers in today’s society.

Visit sdgirlscouts.org/adventurezone for more information and instructions on booking your session.

High Ropes Challenge Course Grades 4-12

Take on the High Ropes Challenge Course! Located at Camp Whispering Oaks in Julian, this new course offers several exciting high elements, including a climbing tower and zip line. Girl Scout Juniors and up can participate in action packed four-hour sessions led by certified staff members. As a group, complete problem solving games, work through teambuilding initiatives on the ground, and attempt low and high elements. Challenge yourself to new heights with the support of a team.

GAB members make a one-year commitment to the group, including: • Serve as spokeswomen for the Cadette Ambassador community • Attending monthly meetings with the group • Jumpstarting campaigns to raise awareness about what’s happening in Girl Scouts as well as the wider community for girls and women • Participating in occasional opportunities in addition to scheduled meetings

Cost: $260/session; maximum 15 participants Not ready for the high ropes? Try the Low Ropes Challenge Course, $160/session.

Girls who participate in GAB are Seniors and Ambassadors with their fingers on the pulse of today’s teen community, who are passionate about raising their voices and taking action to address key issues for girls. These young ladies exude courage, confidence and character and are eager to work with our executive and each other to make their world a better place.

Visit sdgirlscouts.org/highropes for more information and instructions on booking your session.

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Global Arms of Advocacy is a safe, collaborative, space where we educate ourselves and our peers on local and global contemporary issues relevant to women and girls. Our overarching theme for the 2016-17 year is stigma and stereotypes. Individual meeting topics may include (but are not limited to): women’s health and education (ie: sex education, STIs, HIV/AIDS), human trafficking, sexual health and sexuality, mental health and violence against women. Girls grow in a challenge-by-choice environment and take steps to tackle women’s oppression and its consequences with other older girls from all over the county. The girls involved make at least a one-year commitment to the group, attend monthly meetings, are actively involved in social media conversations, facilitate biannual awareness events and occasionally participate in additional planning and events outside of scheduled meetings. Meetings feature guest speakers, community outreach, films, interactive activities, field trips and opportunities to facilitate discussions among the group and with peers, as well as speaking and presentation opportunities throughout the year. Girls involved in Global Arms of Advocacy have: • Attended the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York City (2009, 2016) • Pursued Gold Awards and college paths based on their work in this group • Interacted with lively guest speakers from various community organizations • Presented workshops to their peers and fellow students • Attended conferences • Represented teens as panelists at Girl Scouts San Diego’s Conversations of Consequence on women’s inequality and economic empowerment Participants are selected based on a peer-led application process during August or September of each year. Questions: Steph Dawes, [email protected], (619) 610-0792 Visit sdgirlscouts.org/teens for more on our Girl Advisory Board and Global Arms of Advocacy.

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ONGOING Girl Scout Gold Award The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Open only to high-school-aged girls, this award challenges you to change the world — or at least your corner of it. By the time you put the final touches on your seven-step project, you’ll have solved a community problem, not only in the short term, but for years into the future. Check out the seven steps below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Identify an issue. Investigate it thoroughly. Get help and build your team. Create a plan. Present your plan and gather feedback. Take Action! Educate and inspire others to act.

Ready to learn more? We have many options for you to explore your project idea and get support as you prepare to Go Gold: Online resources, including the My Gold Award web app, are available at sdgirlscouts.org/gold. Office hours: Gold Award office hours provide a casual environment to meet with Gold Award Committee members to discuss the award and project proposals or ask questions. Office hours are held on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. at five locations around the county. RSVP required. Gold Award Trainings for girls and adults: Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, along with their adult supporters, can get ready to Go Gold! Girls work with experienced facilitators to discover their passions, connect with community issues around their passions, and get inspired to Take Action. Adults learn more about their role in the Gold Award process. Find training dates, locations, and fees at sdgirlscouts.org/events. Questions: Steph Dawes, [email protected], (619) 610-0792

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Girl Scout Silver Award

Going for the Girl Scout Silver Award — the highest award a Cadette can earn — gives girls the chance to grow as leaders while improving their communities. During their leadership adventure, girls will: * Complete a Cadette Journey, from earning the Journey awards to carrying out a related Take Action project * Work as an individual or in girl-led groups of two to four * Take Action on a community issue * Get help and guidance from a troop/group volunteer or subject expert in the community Cadettes must submit their final reports by April 1 to participate in that year’s June ceremony. The absolute deadline to submit a final report and earn her Silver Award is Sept. 30 of a girl’s ninth grade year. Bridging Cadettes officially become Seniors on Oct. 1 each year and are no longer eligible. Leaders determine if/when girls earn the Silver Award. In addition to the councilwide ceremony, we encourage leaders to celebrate this accomplishment within their troop or service unit. We carry a selection of gifts for Highest Awardees, including patches and accessories, in our stores. Grades: 6-8 Suggested minimum hours: 50 Final report deadline: Sept. 30 of the year girls enter grade 9 or finish their project Details: Visit www.sdgirlscouts.org/silver for resources Questions: Customer Care team, [email protected], (619) 610-0821 Details: Visit www.sdgirlscouts.org/silver for detailed information and resources

Bronze Award

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Junior can achieve. Girls must be registered Juniors in grades 4 or 5. During this leadership adventure, girls will: * Complete a Junior Journey and earn the corresponding Take Action project * Work in teams to select and take action on a community issue of interest to the group * Receive help and guidance from adult volunteers Leaders determine if/when their troop earns the Bronze Award. Troops can choose to submit final report forms to council to receive certificates and letters of congratulations in 6-8 weeks. Troop leaders or parents purchase Bronze Award pins. Grades: 4-5 Suggested minimum hours: 20 Final report deadline: Sept. 30 of the year girls enter grade 6 Questions: Customer Care team, [email protected], (619) 610-0821 Details: Visit www.sdgirlscouts.org/bronze for detailed information and resources

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Patch and Journey Resources Patch programs Religious recognitions

Religious recognitions are created by national religious organizations/committees to encourage the spiritual growth of their youth members and reinforce many of the values integral to Girl Scouting. While My Promise, My Faith helps girls connect Girl Scouting with their faith, the religious recognitions programs help girls grow stronger in and learn more specifically about their faith. Each religious organization/committee develops and administers its own program. The To Serve God religious recognitions brochure shows the religious recognitions that have been created by various faith groups. You can find this brochure, a video that explains the religious recognitions programs, and other resources for collaborating with the faith community at P.R.A.Y. Publishing: www.praypub.org/partner_gsusa.htm.

Find patch requirements at sdgirlscouts.org/patches. Once girls have completed the appropriate requirements, they may purchase patches in Girl Scouts San Diego stores or at sdgirlscouts.org/shop. To supplement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, we offer a variety of patch programs, such as Money Madness, DASHboard, and Ability Awareness.

Tools for Journeys

The resources described below will help troops get started on Journeys and may even spark an interest in new hobbies. While most of the items below have been grouped under the Journey they support, some are appropriate for more than one Journey or age group. Make reservations up to six months in advance (inclusive of the present month). To check out items, sign the reservation agreement and leave the required security deposit using a credit card. Find these resources at our Balboa, Escondido, North Coastal and Imperial Valley locations.

Some religious organizations are not affiliated with P.R.A.Y. or may not have a national office; to learn about their religious recognitions, contact your local faith leaders. Questions: Customer Care team, [email protected], (619) 610-0821

GET MOVING! Journey

Tin Can or Brush Robot: Use a recycled soda can or brush to make a robot — and get excited about deeper exploration into the science of energy. Bottle Catamaran: Use recycled water bottles to make a robot. This project is great preparation for deeper exploration into the science of energy. Potato Clock: Discover how a potato can power a clock. This can also be part of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) project. Microscope Kit and Book: Begin the adventures with a microscope and slides; see the book for additional basic science project information. Apply to the Junior aMUSE Journey or Detective badge, too.

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Clean Water Science: Learn the science of cleaning and reusing dirty water by conducting interesting water purification experiments. This also relates to the GET MOVING! Journey discussion on conserving our water by filtering.

MEdia Journey

Food Lover’s Trivia: This game about healthy habits educates you about eating right, with a focus on energy balance. You can also apply the Food Lover’s Trivia to the GET MOVING! Journey. Appropriate for two or more teams of two to six players (young teens to adults). Only available at our Balboa Campus.

Brownie Quest Journey

Contraptions: Learn the science of gravity while creating contraptions and other structures with KEVA planks, focusing on both STEM and team building. This also applies to the GET MOVING! Journey.

aMUSE Journey

Electronic Snap Circuits: You can build more than 300 exciting projects with this kit! Learn designing and leadership skills while discovering how science works. This also relates to the GET MOVING! and Brownie Quest Journeys.

Agent of Change Journey

Story Starters: Dive into creative thinking and imaginative writing! This tool also supports the A World of Girls, Agent of Change and aMUSE Journeys.

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Resource centers: Your Girl Scout supply, resource and idea place! Located at our Balboa Campus, North Coastal Service Center and Escondido Program Center, the Girl Scouts San Diego resource centers have indoor and outdoor activity equipment, games, books and program kits available for checkout. Outdoor equipment includes tents, chuck boxes and GPS units. A $50 deposit is required; refunds will be issued within two weeks after the items are returned, examined and found to be in good condition. You can reserve up to six months in advance. For a full listing with descriptions, see the Program Resource Catalog at sdgirlscouts.org/resource-center.To check availability of the equipment and materials described above, contact Myla Coleman, [email protected], (619) 610-0745.

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Contact information and property locations Web: sdgirlscouts.org Questions: [email protected] Balboa Campus 1231 Upas St. San Diego, CA 92103-5199 Phone toll free: (800) 643-4798 Phone: (619) 298-8391 Fax: (619) 298-2031 (to register for events) Escondido Program Center 3050 Las Palmas Escondido, CA 92025 Phone/store: (760) 739-0860, ext. 524 Phone/resource center: (760) 740-2670, ext. 518 Phone/membership: (760) 739-1935 Phone toll free: (800) 873-9201 Fax: (760) 739-0084

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North Coastal Service Center 5315 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 100 Calsbad, CA 92008 Phone: (760) 444-9011 Phone/Membership: (760) 444-9013 Fax: (760) 444-9014

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Sandra Brue Art Center and Ellen Browning Scripps Nature Center At the Sandra Brue Art Center and Ellen Browning Scripps Nature Center, available year-round, your troop will find all the supplies you need for enriching experiences any program age level can incorporate into troop meetings or camping trips. Our program specialists will be happy to help you customize your activity in advance. If your troop loves the outdoors and is working on the Legacy Naturalist Proficiency badge, the Nature Center is a great place to explore bugs, plants and water. Taking on the Legacy Artist Proficiency badge? Try out art forms from painting to mask-making at the Art Center. We’ve also got you covered for Journey side trips! Brownies pursuing their WOW! Wonders of Water Journey can use water to make art with Watercolor Wonders, while Juniors working on the aMUSE Journey assume the role of a paleontologist with Message in a Fossil.

Sandra Brue Art Center programs Clay Masks: Compare masks from many cultures and occasions, then sculpt one to take home. Making Paint: Dabble in the chemistry behind paint-making and create a vibrant masterpiece. Fun with Color: Learn about primary and secondary colors by mixing and matching paints to form beautiful patterns. Watercolor Wonders: Splash around with watercolors. Murals: Discover messages in San Diego’s Mexican-American murals, then create one on paper. Questions, program support, and scheduling: [email protected], (619) 610-0816

Ellen Browning Scripps Nature Center programs Oceans of Life: Develop your awareness of the environmental issues our oceans face. Plant Life: Plant and nurture seeds in a decomposable planter made from recycled newspaper. Butterflies: Hone your observation skills by investigating the life stages of a butterfly. Rocks and Soil: Be geologists for a day! Classify rocks and soil as you perform experiments. Message in a Fossil: Dig into the world of paleontology and uncover the history of the earth through fossils. Questions, program support, and scheduling: [email protected], (619) 610-0816

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Connect with our community partner organizations to take a tour, perform a service or learn something new. Check sdgirlscouts.org/community-partners for year-round updates and further details. Amazing Science/Oceans Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Gina Brown, [email protected], (619) 606-8818 amazingscience.zone American Pharmacists Association — Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP/CPha) University of California, San Diego Contact: John Nguyen, [email protected] facebook.com/UCSD-APhACPhA-123384584405383 Aryn’s Family Yoga Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Aryn Rannazzisi, arynsfamilyyoga@gmail. com, (619) 807-6553 arynsfamilyyoga.com Association for Human-Animal Bond Studies: Critter Companion Program Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Annie Petersen, Info@animalbondstudies. org, (619) 540-7724 animalbondstudies.org Azusa Pacific University 5353 Mission Center Dr., Ste. 300, San Diego, 92108 Contact: Renee Dierking, [email protected] discover.apu.edu

Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., San Diego, 92106 Contact: Alexandria “Alex” Warneke, a.warneke@ yahoo.com, (858) 602-7097 nps.gov/cabr/index.htm Casa Familiar 1901 Del Sur Blvd., San Ysidro, 92173 Contact: Lisa Cuestas, [email protected], (619) 428-1115 casafamiliar.org Center Stage Productions 335 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025 Contact: Heidi Levin, [email protected], (760) 807-8654 centerstagesd.com Challenge Island Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Rebecca Tanag, rtanag@challenge-island. com, (858) 633-7648 challengeisland.com Chollas Lake Park 6350 College Grove Dr., San Diego, 92115 Contact: Lauren Baker, [email protected], (619) 527-7683 sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/ chollas Chula’s Mission Program location varies Contact: Lyndsey Ruiz, [email protected], (619) 839-9868 chulasmission.org

Balboa Theatre 1100 Third Ave., San Diego, 92101 Contact: Elizabeth Doran, [email protected], (619) 615-4000 sandiegotheatres.org

City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad, 92008 Contact: Marie Jones-Kirk, [email protected], (760) 434-296 carlsbadca.gov

Bent on Cooking Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Rose Maria Bent, [email protected], (858) 468-1451 bentoncooking.com

Claytime Ceramics 1863 Bacon St., San Diego, 92107 Contact: Caroline Anthony, [email protected], (619) 223-6050, claytime-ceramics.com

Better Business Bureau 4747 Viewridge Ave., Ste. 200, San Diego, 92123 Contact: Rebecca Matsen, [email protected] bbb.org

Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St. #200, San Diego, 92110 Contact: Sarah McNew or Angie Bunch, [email protected], (619) 743-1786 cultureshockdancecenter.com

Bike and Kayak Tours Inc. 2158 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, 92037 Contact: Marcella Di Michiele, [email protected], (858) 454-1010 bikeandkayaktours.com Broken Yolk Café 1851 Garnet Ave., San Diego, 92109 Lisette Jimenez, [email protected], (858) 270-9655 thebrokenyolkcafe.com

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Cute Cakes 345 West Grand Ave., Escondido, 92025 Contact: Emily Abremski, [email protected], (858) 472-6482 cutecakes-sd.com

Gently Hugged 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, Ste. 1B, San Diego, 92128 Contact: Judy Blackford, [email protected], (858) 649-3450 gentlyhugged.org

Del Mar Ballet 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd., Ste. T, San Diego, 92121 Contact: Stephanie Deppensmith, [email protected], (858) 320-0033 delmarballet.com

Girl Next Door Honey Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Hilary Kearney, [email protected], (619) 921-8189 girlnextdoorhoney.com

Design Code Build Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Catherine Eng, [email protected], (619) 832-CODE designcodebuild.com

Girls Learning Environment and Energy (GLEE) Online Contact: June A. Flora, [email protected] sites.stanford.edu/glee

DETOUR Program location varies Contact: Tinesia Conwright, [email protected], (619) 750-1180 detourempowers.org Dine On In Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Martha Puentes, [email protected], (619) 241-9192 dineonin.com Distinguished Young Women of San Diego Program location varies Contact: Julie Purdy, [email protected], (760) 730-9950 distinguishedyw.org e2 Young Engineers Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: John Rodriguez, [email protected], (858) 663-2446 sandiegonc.e2youngengineers.com Fab Lab 847 14th St., San Diego, 92101 Contact: [email protected] fablabsd.org

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Cygnet Theatre 2410 Congress St., San Diego, 92110 Contact: Taylor Wycoff, [email protected]; Autumn Doermann-Rojas, [email protected] cygnettheatre.com

Harvest Crops Program location varies Contact: Karen Clay, [email protected], (619) 313-7038 harvestcrops.org Healthy Chats Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Dr. Crystal de Freitas, [email protected], (858) 794-5437 healthychats.com Healthy Within Brain and Wellness Center 5665 Oberlin Dr., Ste. 206, San Diego, 92121 Contact: Dr. Divia Kakaiya, [email protected], (858) 622-0221 healthywithin.com Helen Woodward Animal Center 6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe, 92067 Contact: Heather Disher, [email protected], (858) 756-4117 x317 animalcenter.org Hostelling International USA 739 4th Ave., Ste. 203, San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: Joelle Dent, [email protected], (619) 525-1531 sandiegohostels.org

Felicita Vida 930 Monticello Dr., Escondido, 92029 Contact: Ashley Cole, [email protected], (760) 474-4888 felicitavida.com

I Love a Clean San Diego 2508 Historic Decatur Rd., Ste. 150, San Diego, 92106 Contact: Natalie Roberts, [email protected], (619) 291-0103 cleansd.org

Flower Girl World Program location varies Contact: Lynnelle Kerstine Woolley, [email protected], (310) 489-0694 flowergirlworld.com

Inspire SD Studio 7332 University Ave., La Mesa, 91942 Contact: Jessica Kost, [email protected], (619) 577-2347 inspiresdstudio.com

Free for Life International Program location varies Contact: Gabrielle Thompson, [email protected], (888) 335-8835 freeforlifeintl.org

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Program location varies Contact: Will “Yuhan” Chen/Jeremy Kao, will.chenyh@ gmail.com, (626) 600-6975 sites.stanford.edu/glee/

Mad Science of SD 5555 Manatron Blvd., Ste. F, San Diego, 92111 Contact: Erika Garcia, [email protected], (858) 505-4880 sandiego.madscience.org

International Bipolar Foundation 8895 Towne Center Dr., Ste. 105-360, San Diego, 92103 Contact: Heather Zupin, [email protected], (858) 764-2496 ibpf.org/girl-scouts-mental-health-awareness-patch

MADCAPS Program location varies Contact: Daphinne Accomazzo, [email protected], (619) 787-7617 sdmadcaps.org

Intuit 7535 Torrey Santa Fe Rd., San Diego, 92129 Contact: Kylie Taitano, [email protected], (858) 215-8000 intuit.com

Medieval Times 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 90620 Contact: Joan Serot, [email protected], (714) 523-1100 x2221 medievaltimes.com

Ivivva Carlsbad Contact: Lisa Shields, [email protected], (858) 405-3095 ivivva.com

Melaine Parker Orthodontics 3737 Moraga Ave., Ste. A303, San Diego, 92117 Contact: Antoinette Simonetti, [email protected], (858) 274-0777

Jump Around 1675 Brandywine Ave., Ste. A, Chula Vista, 91911 Contact: Fermin Casillas, [email protected], (619) 210-0236 jumparoundnow.com Kids Yoga with Kara Program location varies, willing to travel. Contact: Kara Bellowe, [email protected], (847) 275-9267 kidsyogawithkara.com La Jolla Playhouse University of California, San Diego Contact: Steve McCormick, [email protected], (858) 550-1070 lajollaplayhouse.org Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy 12108 Industry Rd., Lakeside, 92040 Contact: Cindy Collins, [email protected], (619) 443-4770 lakesideriverpark.org The League of Amazing Programmers Program location varies Contact: Betsy Jager, [email protected] jointheleague.org Living Coast Discovery Center 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, 91910 Contact: Amanda Grant, [email protected], (619) 409-5908 thelivingcoast.org Lockhart Training Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Sue Lockhart, [email protected], (858) 344-0475 lockhart-training.com

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Moore Puppets Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Nancy Moore, [email protected], (858) 354-5979 My Kids Clubhouse 5034 Bonita Rd., Ste. C, Bonita, 91902 Contact: Stephanie Antin, [email protected], (619) 434-8676 mykidsclubhouse.com My Kid’s Dentist 2044 California Ave., Corona, 92881 Contact: Alejandro Barajas, [email protected], (951) 582-5750 pacificdentalservices.com National Marine Mammal Foundation Program location varies Contact: Jim Rohr, [email protected], (619) 306-0356 nmmf.org Ocean Discovery Institute 2211 Pacific Beach Dr., San Diego, 92109 Contact: Travis Kemnitz, [email protected], (858) 488-3849 oceandiscoveryinstitute.org Old Fliegler’s Farm 4332 Los Vecinas, Fallbrook, 92028 Contact: Mark Fliegler, [email protected], (760) 728-1865 oldflieglersfarm.com Open Source Maker Labs 2591 Pioneer Ave., Ste. G, Vista, 92081 Contact: Dan Hendricks, dan@opensourcemakerlabs. com, (760) 998-1522 opensourcemakerlabs.com

Roynon Museum of Earth Science & Paleontology 457 East Grand Ave., Ste. 2, Escondido, 92025 Contact: Jeannie Nutter, director@roynonmuseum. org, (442) 999-4449 roynonmuseum.org

Padre Dam — Advanced Water Purification Plant 12001 Fanita Parkway, Santee, 92071 Contact: Teresa Leader Anderson, [email protected], (858) 385-2240 padredam.org

Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido, 92027 Contact: Peter Girard, [email protected], (760) 747-8702 x5284 sdzsafaripark.org

Paint-A-Holics Program location varies Contact: Jason Adkins, [email protected], (760) 696-3380 paint-a-holics.com

San Diego Academy of Ballet 4696 Ruffner St., San Diego, 92111 Contact: Karen Poolos, [email protected]; [email protected], (858) 496-0800 sdab.org

Pelly’s Mini Golf & Del Mar Golf Center 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd., San Diego, 92014 Contact: Holly Baker, [email protected], (858) 481-0363 pellysminigolf.com

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum 320 Broadway, Escondido, 92025 Contact: Lindy Villa, [email protected], (760) 233-7755 sdcdm.org

PEO Sisterhood Program location varies Contact: Elinor Colby/Gretchen Veihl, [email protected], (858) 578-6252 peointernational.org

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum 404 Third Ave., San Diego, 92101 Contact: Kathleen Dang, [email protected], (619) 338-9888 sdchm.org

Play It Safe Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Tracie Arlington, [email protected], (619) 723-0036 playitsafedefense.net/girl-scouts

San Diego Civic Dance Association 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, 92101 Contact: Lola Thomas, [email protected], (619) 235-5255 civicdancearts.org/index.html

Playwrights Project 3675 Ruffin Rd., Ste. 330, San Diego, 92123 Contact: Cecelia Kouma, [email protected], (858) 384-2970 playwrightsproject.org

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, 92101 Contact: Ira Bauer-Spector, [email protected], (619) 233-3060 sdcyb.org

Poway Onstage 15498 Espola Rd., Poway, 92064 Contact: Michael Rennie, [email protected], (858) 668-4799 powayonstage.org

San Diego Gulls Hockey Club 7676 Hazard Center Dr., Ste. 1075, San Diego, 92108 Contact: Melissa Estepp, mestepp@sandiegogulls. com, (619) 359-4716 sandiegogulls.com

The Princeton Review 3262 Holiday Court, Ste. 101, La Jolla, 92037 Contact: Jean Hsu (760) 479-5180 princetonreview.com

San Diego Humane Society 5500 Gaines St., San Diego, 92110 Contact: Amelia Curtis, [email protected], (619) 243-3432 sdhumane.org

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, 92101 Contact: Valerie MacPhee, [email protected], (619) 238-1233 x808 rhfleet.org Rockin’ Jump 8190 Miralani Dr., San Diego, 92126 Contact: Craig Smith, [email protected], (858) 693-5867 sandiego.rockinjump.com

San Diego Junior Theatre 1650 El Prado Rd., Ste. 208, San Diego, 92101 Contact: Kim Heil, [email protected], (619) 239-1311 juniortheatre.com San Diego Padres 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, 92101 Contact: Logan Washburn, [email protected], (619) 795-5137 padres.com

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Operation Showers of Appreciation 2303 Canyon Vista Dr., Fallbrook, 92028 Contact: Courtney Hilborn, [email protected], (760) 807-7673 OSOAmil.org

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

San Diego River Park Foundation 4891 Pacific Hwy., Ste. 114, San Diego, 92110 Contact: Sarah Hutchmacher, [email protected], (619) 297-7380 x102 sandiegoriver.org

STEAM Makers Workshop 1022 West Morena Blvd., H, San Diego, 92123 Contact: Victor Ciccarelli, [email protected], (619) 955-6484 STEAMMaker.org

San Diego Symphony 1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego, 92101 Adrienne Valencia, Contact: [email protected], (619) 615-3911 sandiegosymphony.org

Stone & Glass 1285 Simpson Way, Escondido, 92029 Contact: Carol Rogers, [email protected], (760) 294-7447 stoneandglass.com

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (River Park) 18372 Sycamore Creek, Escondido, 92025 Contact: Leana Bulay/Jess Norton, [email protected], (858) 674-2275 sdrp.org/wordpress Sebesta’s Rocking K Ranch 16656 John Henry Lane, P.O. Box 371, Ramona, 92065 Contact: Kimberly Blanche-Sebesta, [email protected], (760) 579-1260 sebestasrockingk.com Securing our eCity 610 West Ash St., Ste. 1700-1, San Diego, 92101 Contact: Pamela Richardson, [email protected], (619) 630-2446 securingourecity.org Sisterhood Seminars Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Linda Sheldone, [email protected], (760) 685-2961 sisterhoodseminars.com SoGo Creation Program location varies, willing to travel. Contact: Lisa Monaco Gonzales, [email protected], (760) 310-1899 lisamonacogonzales.com SouthWest Robotics (SWRiSE) 10769 Woodside Ave., Ste. 111, Santee, 92071 Contact: Carolanne Brandt, [email protected], (619) 757-7949 swrise.org Spanish Village Art Center 1770 Village Pl., Studio 30, San Diego, 92101 Contact: Ellie Hitchcock, [email protected], (619) 236-1182 spanishvillageart.com STAR Repertory Theater 28434 Sandhurst Way, Escondido, 92026 Contact: Meredith Kolod, [email protected], 760-751-3035 starrepertorytheatre.com

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Sunrise Senior Living 3302 Bonita Rd., Chula Vista, 91910 Contact: Elyssa Ansel, [email protected], (619) 470-2220 The Art Institute of California — San Diego 7650 Mission Valley Rd., San Diego, 92108 Contact: Corey J. Willis, [email protected], (858) 598-1485 artinstitutes.edu/san-diego The Old Globe, Balboa Park Contact: Cristal Salow, [email protected], (619) 238-0043 theoldglobe.org The Raptor Institute Program location varies, willing to travel Contact: Danny Sedivec, [email protected], (619) 796-1015 raptorinstitute.org Tijon Fragrance Lab 7853 Herschel Ave., La Jolla, 92037 Contact: Jovan Schmitt, [email protected], (619) 821-8219 tijon.com UN Association of San Diego 2171 Pan American Pl., San Diego, 92101 Contact: Serena Santoni, [email protected], (760) 533-4163 unasd.org USA Jump Stars 7894 Ronson Rd., Ste. B, San Diego, 92111 Contact: Melinda Everett, [email protected], (619) 851-6880 doubledutchhouse.com USD Athletics, University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, 92110 Contact: Lauren McNamara, [email protected], (951) 318-5063 usdtoreros.com USD Leadership Institute, University Of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, 92110 Contact: Lorri Sulpizio, [email protected], (619) 260-4593 sandiego.edu/soles/leadership-institute

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The Wahine Project P.O. Box 51204, Pacific Grove, 93950 Contact: Dionne Ybarra, [email protected], (831) 236-4642 thewahineproject.org The Water Conservation Garden 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. West, El Cajon, 92019 Contact: Pam Meisner, [email protected], (619) 660-6841 thegarden.org YMCA (Toby Wells) 5105 Overland Dr., San Diego, 92123 Contact: Rebecca Floyd, [email protected], (619) 666-2256 ymca.org/missionvalley The Young Entrepreneurs Academy 1095 South 4th St., El Centro, 92243 Contact: Darletta Willis, [email protected], (760) 352-3681 elcentrochamber.org/pages/YoungEntrepreneursAcademy1

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Zovargo Locations varies, willing to travel Contact: Amanda Plante, [email protected], (619) 618-0745 zovargo.com

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Girl Scout mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Who we are Founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the nation’s premier leadership development organization for girls. It provides an accepting, nurturing environment where girls also cultivate lifelong friendships, serve their communities and grow through new and exciting experiences. Girl Scouts of the USA is a nonprofit organization that serves more than 3.2 million members. Visit girlscouts.org for more information about the history and heritage of Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts San Diego San Diego’s first Girl Scout troop was founded in Coronado in 1917. Now — with more than 23,000 girl members and 12,000 adult members — Girl Scouts San Diego is one of the nation’s largest councils. Visit sdgirlscouts.org for more information. Membership Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5-17 — regardless of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic or religious background — who make the Girl Scout Promise, accept the Girl Scout Law, and pay annual dues of just $15. In addition, older girls and adults may participate as members/ volunteers and through the Girl Scouts Alumnae Association (sdgirlscouts.org/alumnae). What Girl Scouts do Through Girl Scout programs, girls can do almost anything — learn new sports and hobbies, prepare for college and careers or travel to exotic destinations. In partnership with adult volunteers, girls participate in activities based on their interests, goals and skill levels. They earn badges and Journey awards as they try new experiences and accomplish their goals. Girls also take on age-appropriate responsibilities. Teens, for example, lead troop meetings and plan events, while younger girls learn to choose activities based on a group vote. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (“Discover. Connect. Take action.”) empowers girls to develop qualities that will serve them all their lives. Girl Scouts grow and gain new skills in an environment where they feel safe and accepted. Through girl-led activities, they learn by doing and working together. As they mature, their level of leadership expands.

Girl Scout Journeys A key part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience is the leadership Journey, a coordinated series of activities centered on a theme, each with an invitation to explore and take action and an opportunity to reflect, reward and celebrate. Each program level has its own set of Journeys, which includes fun, purposeful challenges spread over a series of sessions or troop meetings. The overarching themes of the It’s Your World — Change It!, It’s Your Planet — Love It! and It’s Your Story — Tell It! Journeys provide leadership benefits, while the badges help build specific skills. Additional information is available at girlscouts.org/program/journeys.

Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting Everything needed for the Girl Scout Journey experience is within the pages of the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. Housed in a colorful, easy-to-read three-ring binder, the guides are available for each program age level. All contain Legacy, Financial Literacy and Cookie badges, along with other Journey resources. Additionally, sets of badges in a wide variety of topics may be purchased to enhance the program experience.

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Volunteers make Girl Scouts possible!

As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to unforgettable experiences, help them add meaning to their lives — and find more meaning in yours, while having tons of fun! They’ll learn they’re capable of far more than they ever imagined. Give an hour, a week or a year; every moment makes a difference. Whatever you choose, the time commitment is totally up to you. Flexible schedules Girl Scouts offers many options for adult volunteers. We offer multiple opportunities for adults to work with girls and/or other adults, in large and small groups, and near your home, at our offices or outdoors. These include: Help for a day: • Volunteer at a one-time program event like Operation Thin Mint Sendoff Celebration or Urban Campout • Sign up as a special interest volunteer — share your hobbies with a local troop Make a short-term commitment: • Plan a weekend campout or other local event • Be a spokesperson to recruit volunteers and girls • Help at a summer day camp (three to five days) • Serve on one of our committees, such as Gold Award, Property, Urban Campout or Finance • Manage cookie sales in your local area Commit to girls for one year or longer: • Serve as a delegate — be the link between girls, volunteers and the board of directors • Train other Girl Scout volunteers Contact our volunteer services team at [email protected] with questions on how to sign up … or additional ideas you have for participating!

Adult recognitions

Volunteers are an essential part of Girl Scouting. There are many ways to recognize volunteers for their time and dedication. Whether in the form of a simple “thank you” for a small job well done or a formal commendation for years of faithful service in a key position, acknowledgment lets the recipient know that she or he is noticed and appreciated. You can honor any Girl Scout leader or adult volunteer by nominating her or him for our prestigious high level awards, which are presented at the Volunteer Conference and Celebration in August. For more information about adult recognitions, please visit sdgirlscouts.org/recognitions-awards.

Alumnae Association

Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout. As Girl Scout alumnae, you know just how transforming Girl Scouts can be. You hiked trails, camped out under the stars and canvassed your neighborhood to sell Trefoils and Thin Mints. You honed your skills with each badge you earned and ultimately learned how to be a leader. Today, you are the women who understand the importance of Girl Scouting. You are teachers, mothers, business executives and scientists who credit Girl Scouting as the place where you found your voice, formed lifelong friendships and learned new skills. You are the key component in developing and sustaining a strong Girl Scout presence in San Diego. If you were a Girl Scout, troop leader, volunteer or staff member anywhere in the world, register today to get involved with other alumnae in San Diego! Reconnect with old friends while making new ones and help keep the legacy going for a new generation of girls. Reconnect today with other alumnae in your community at sdgirlscouts.org/alumnae.

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Volunteer Toolkit

Focus on fun! Streamline planning and troop management with the Volunteer Toolkit, a web-based tool you can access from your desktop, tablet or phone. • • • • • • • • •

Guide your troop through girl-led activities with confidence. Get tips on what to say and do with girls at meetings. Daisy, Brownie and Junior meeting plans include supply lists and printables. Use them to delegate shopping or meeting activities to other volunteers. Customize and track events, meetings and activities, including attendance and badge or Journey completion. Remind parents of meeting details with customizable, pre-filled emails you send right from the Volunteer Toolkit. Adjust plans as you identify girl passions and goals. Daisy-Junior: Year plan choices include two Journey years, a badge or petal year, and a plan- your-own-year. No matter which your girls pick, they can easily eliminate meetings that don’t fit their goals, and add extra meetings from other year plans that look like fun. Cadette-Ambassador: The plan-your-own-year, troop communication and attendance features help you stay organized. The read-only parent view allows families to see your troop calendar and meeting details so they can appreciate the goals of each meeting or outing.

Get started: 1. Once you’re registered and confirmed as a Girl Scout leader or co-leader, you’ll receive an email with login credentials for MyGS. 2. Open your Internet browser (the Volunteer Toolkit works best with Google Chrome) and navigate to sdgirlscouts.org. 3. Click the yellow MyGS tab in the upper righthand corner of any sdgirlscouts web page. 4. Enter your username and password. 5. Select “Volunteer Toolkit.” 6. Have a blast with your troop, and enjoy the time you’ll save! Coming soon: Increased functionality for multi-grade level troops. Find tutorials highlighting all VTK features at sdgirlscouts.org/digital. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

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Invest in yourself and the girls you serve! Learn and grow with your Girl Scout sisters as you prepare for a new year of adventure. Check out our training calendar to find the tools and information you need to support girls at each program grade level. Get required certification in troop leadership and First Aid/CPR/AED, or gather new tips and ideas at a fun enrichment class. Chase your passions and get helpful experience. Whether you want to take girls outdoors, get the most out of Journeys, master archery or become an expert on Higher Awards, we can’t wait to see you at Girl Scouts San Diego trainings.

Basic Overnights

Let’s Camp

Let’s Have a Campfire

Let’s Cook Out

Let’s Tent

Required for encampments, adventure weekends and preparatory overnights in the neighborhood. Online; free; sign up at www.sdgirlscouts.org/ outdoortraining

This in-person class will qualify you to take your girls cabin camping in our mountain properties and at private and public campsites. It covers program activities, GS property reservations, safety and meal options.

A hands-on class where you’ll learn all you need to safely hold a backyard, beach or cabin camping campfire, complete with s’mores, program ideas and reflection. Includes knife and hatchet instruction to teach your girls.

You’ll work in small groups with new friends to create delicious meals outdoors. Learn cool tricks to make cooking a blast for your girls. Course includes safe food handling, and sanitation. How to accommodate allergies and food restrictions is discussed.

Learn how to sleep comfy outdoors so that your girls can try new locations and adventures! You’ll discover tips for gear selection, cool nighttime activities and much more.

Campfire/Cook/Tent: Are you an expert in camping with youth? Ask about testing out of some of these courses.

Our online class options are expanding all the time. Now you can take basic troop leadership training in the comfort of your own home with Getting Started with Your Troop, or prepare for your first encampment or sleepover by taking Basic Overnights. Find helpful resources on conflict management, event direction and other topics. For online course access or questions, please visit sdgirlscouts.org/digital or email [email protected].

Outdoor Skills Weekend Be sure to join us for Outdoor Skills Weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, at Camp Winacka. It’s a campout just for adults, with a variety of training opportunities and fun activities. Connect with new friends and recharge your batteries for the year. Check it out at sdgirlscouts.org/osw.

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ABOUT GIRL SCOUTS

Adult development

PRODUCT SALES

2016 Fall Sale Troops earn start-up revenue for the membership year through the popular Fall Sale. Specialty products available include Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Cashews, Chocolate Covered Almonds and the collectible 2016 Jewelry Box Girl Scout Tin filled with Mint Trefoil Chocolates. There are two new varieties this year, Pistachios and Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Cashews. Key dates Friday, Sept. 30 Sunday, Oct. 23 Saturday, Nov. 12

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Sale begins Product and patch orders due Delivery day

PRODUCT SALES 2017 Girl Scout Cookie Program Today, cookie sales. Tomorrow, anything! The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world and generates immeasurable benefits for girls, their councils and communities nationwide. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts selling cookies, during which girls will earn funds for activities and practice 5 key skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. They’ll use these skills throughout their lives when teaming up for science projects, managing their households or running corporations. In a Girl Scout, future employers will find an individual who: • Sets goals and meets deadlines • Positively influences others • Works well with others • Is honest, trustworthy and reliable • Understands customers

Digital Cookie Through a secure online system, girls can design personalized “storefronts” (webpages) to share their cookie program goals and invite customers to support them by purchasing cookies online for direct shipping to customers, OTM donation or girl delivery.

Cookie basics Key dates December-January Saturday, Jan. 28 Sunday, Jan. 29

Training: Troop Cookie Managers (TCMs) train girls and parents/guardians Delivery day Cookie program begins

Sunday, March 12

Cookie program ends

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PRODUCT SALES From Girl Scout troops to military troops Operation Thin Mint (OTM) allows customers to make charitable contributions to our councilwide cookie donation program. Since 2002, local Girl Scouts and their customers have sent over 2.7 million boxes of cookies and countless handwritten “notes to show we care” to grateful U.S. military troops stationed around the world, as well as to veterans.

Cookie varieties Core ($5/box):

Savannah Smiles

Samoas

Trefoils

Do-si-dos

Tagalongs

Thin Mints

Specialty ($6/box):

Gluten-free Toffee-tastics

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S’mores: 100th anniversary cookie

Creating financially empowered leaders Parents and other adults with girls in their lives can help girls develop financial literacy skills now and in the future. Here are some tips: Tip 1: Support girls’ opportunities to develop the skills they need to reach their goals. Tip 2: Support girls’ goals and expectations for their financial future by steering clear of stereo- types about girls, women and money. Tip 3: Girls’ financial literacy comes primarily from parents: Involve your daughter in your day-to- day financial activities and teach her money-management skills any chance you get! Tip 4: Include your daughter in discussions involving family finances and model shared decision making. The world’s current economic challenges have made one thing clear: Financial literacy skills matter now more than ever. However, there’s a gap when it comes to teaching young people the skills they need. Girl Scouts has financial empowerment programs to fill that gap. All girls can build their business savvy and hone their financial literacy skills through our curriculum, online learning and, of course, the Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest girl-led business in the world. Today, as girls learn to handle money and be self-reliant, they learn how to bring their own values to the business world and how to use their time, talent and resources (including money!) to make the world a better place. Together these three opportunities give girls the tools to become financially savvy, now and in the future. 1. The Girl Scout Cookie Program — learning by earning 2. The Girl Scout Cookie Business Curriculum — skill-building badges and petals expanding business sense 3. The Girl Scout Financial Literacy Curriculum — skill-building badges and petals developing money savvy

Money Madness Sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union

Enrich K-5 girls with a “cents-ible,” entertaining approach to financial literacy and watch their interest grow! In separate tracks for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors, prepare your Girl Scouts to invest in future smart money practices. Use the five skills of the cookie program all year round — when budgeting yearly expenses, setting troop goals or making fun decisions about how to spend your dough. Requirements available at sdgirlscouts.org/forms (search keyword: Money Madness). Patch available for purchase in our council shops.

Questions: Robin Lemon, [email protected], (619) 610-0747

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PRODUCT SALES

Financial literacy and the Girl Scout Cookie Program

GS SHOP

Where to get your Girl Scout gear Our shops are the place to go to purchase anything you need for the ultimate Girl Scout experience: uniforms and badges, camp gear, clothing and gift items for girls and adults, books and novelty items!

Get started with Starter Kits Start your next great year in Girl Scouts with this “build your own” kit. You’ll get The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, a Journey book (you choose which) and an official uniform item (sash, vest or tunic), plus a free bag ($14 value; also sold separately). Add insignia (typically: American Flag Patch, Insignia Tab, World Trefoil Pin and Membership Pin) and you’re ready for adventure! Price varies based on items selected.

Get ready to camp We’ve got everything on your camp packing list: mess kits, duffels, backpacks, luggage tags, camp pillows and blankets, clothes (including sleepwear and UVA swim shirts and shorts), and plush mascots. Grab your outdoor adventure gear, too: solar lanterns, headlamps, hats, bandanas, wide-mouthed water bottles, flashlights, camping how-to books, whistles and emergency blankets.

Save when you shop! Be sure to bring your Worth Sharing Card — given to all girls who sold 12+ boxes in the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program — each time you shop for 10 percent off Girl Scout San Diego branded items in stores.

San Diego Balboa Campus

Escondido Escondido Program Center

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Carlsbad North Coastal Service Center

1231 Upas St., San Diego

Located INSIDE Kit Carson Park

(Adjacent to Balboa Park)

(East of tennis courts, follow park signs)

5315 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 100, Encinitas

(619) 298-8391

(760) 739-0860 x524

(W of I-5 between Cannon & Palomar Rds.)

Store hours: M/Tu/Th/F: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. W: Noon-8 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Store hours: M/F/Sat.: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.* W: Noon-7 p.m. *closed for lunch 1-1:30 p.m.

(760) 440-9011

Store hours: Tu/Th/F/Sat.: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.* W: Noon-7 p.m. *closed for lunch 1-1:30 p.m. Closed most holidays; modified summer hours

Visit sdgirlscouts.org/shop for current hours and special offers. Shop 24/7 at girlscoutshop.com (not all GSSD items available online).

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5 SMART SAVINGS TIPS

It’s never too early to start saving money, that’s why Mission Fed is proud to support Girl Scouts San Diego and their financial empowerment programs designed to teach girls K-12 essential financial skills to be successful leaders of tomorrow. 1) SET GOALS: Determine what you WANT versus what you NEED. Start with a small goal like saving $5 or $10 to get in the habit of saving. 2) MAKE A CHART: A chart will help you keep track of your savings. Get creative with stickers and drawings of the items you’re saving for or design it on the computer. 3) PIGGY BANKS: Use multiple containers to save. Use one for short-term savings like

toys and clothing; one for long-term savings like a trip or your college fund; and one for your favorite charity. 4) SAVINGS MATCH: Ask your parents or guardians to match your savings contributions. 5) HAVE FUN! You might find out that it’s even more satisfying to save money than it is to spend it.

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