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Every year, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from over 150 countries around the world join together to celebrate our most beloved annual tradition, World Thinking Day. This year’s focus of “Our Story: Reflecting the symbolism and values of our Movement” will allow your troop to explore how they can build the confidence to know how to make a real difference, in your community and beyond. The good news is, your Girl Scout Troop doesn’t need to wait until February 22 to start earning their awards. They can download their FREE activity guides today and begin their journey to making a better future!
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Experience the Magic of Summer Camp!
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Discover the joy of summer at camp, where adventure, friendship, and creativity come together! From outdoor exploration to hands-on activities, every day is packed with opportunities to learn new skills, make lifelong memories, and connect with nature. Get ready to unleash your potential and experience the unforgettable magic of camp!
Community Partner Camps: STEAM day camp, trail exploration, rafting, and horses—registration is now open.
Sleepaway Camps—registration opens February 8 at 8am.
Troop, Family, and Volunteer-led Camps—registration open February 8 at 11am.
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Expeditions
GSHCC is excited to bring back our Expedition Programs—a high-adventure experience for Girl Scouts ready to boost their confidence and outdoor skills! Chart your path this summer: Desert Days, Caves and Climbs, Surf, Sand, Sail, or Canoe Crew. Registration is now open—don’t miss your chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
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Save the Date: 2025 Highest Awards Ceremony—May 18 | Sacramento
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Save the Date for a celebration of our Highest Award Girl Scouts! These inspiring Girl Scouts have addressed critical issues, spearheaded teams, and made a profound impact in their communities and beyond. Girl Scouts who earn their awards by March 1, 2025, will be invited to join us for a special ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025, to honor their incredible achievements.
Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable event! We encourage family, friends, mentors, and younger Girl Scouts to join in the celebration. Formal invitations will be sent to our Highest Award class in March—don’t miss out on this exciting occasion!
If your Girl Scouts are currently working on their award and want to be included in this year's ceremony, their final reports are due by Friday, February 28!
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Gold Award scholarships will be available this spring. Awardees, please keep an eye on your inbox for more information in the coming months.
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Girl Scout Highest Award Mentors Needed!
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Would you like to learn more about what it means to guide older Girl Scouts through their Highest Awards? Are you aware of all the resources to support them through their process? GSHCC is starting a project for Adult Volunteers to learn all about becoming a Highest Awards Mentor.
Highest Award Mentors serve as local resources for girls and their families working toward their Silver, Rose, or Gold Awards. These mentors are not the Project Advisors or the Adult Volunteers listed on the award paperwork, but they provide additional guidance and support. Mentors will also be part of the GSHCC network of Highest Award Mentors and staff, providing additional support for the award process. Studies have shown that Girl Scouts with access to a mentor like this tend to have a smoother and more successful experience in completing their projects.
Please join us at one of two informational meetings on Zoom to learn more about Girl Scout Highest Awards and if Mentoring would be right for you.
Zoom: February 7 from 11:00am-12:00pm
Zoom: February 12 from 5:30-6:30pm
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Philanthropy Spotlight
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A new year brings exciting new opportunities for Girl Scouts! Thanks to generous donors, GSHCC hosted Nature’s Canvas: Outdoor Art Workshop, where Juniors and Cadettes crafted wind chimes and plant holders from upcycled materials. They also explored how nature supports mental wellness through calming, meditative techniques. Thank you for making these impactful programs possible!
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The 2025 Cookie Program has started!
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Take a look at the reward experiences on this year’s reward card. Check out the Grand Canyon Excursion at 4,000+ packages on July 7-10, 2025 or the Great America Experience at 2,800+ packages on May 31, 2025!
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Looking for additional ways to learn the Cooke Program's five key skills—Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills, and Business Ethics? Check out these self-paced activities:
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Stop by the gsShop for all your Girl Scout Cookie Season essentials!
From banners and booth supplies to uniforms and accessories, find everything you need to make cookie season a success.
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Volunteers Needed: Help Us at Mega Drop 2025!
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Peggy Oliver
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Volunteer Highlight for January is Peggy Oliver, from the Pacheco Service Unit in Region 3. Peggy started as a Volunteer in 2002, when she became the troop leader for Troop 113 and she is now leading her second troop, Troop 117.
Peggy is also on the Service Unit Team as SU Program lead and SU Cookie Manager. Over the past 22 years Peggy was on the camp committee, helping with Camp Sylvester, Camp Camelot, Camp Square Knot, Camp Groovy , Oceans Away, and many others.
Peggy also was a Girl Scout for 6 years, as a Brownie, Junior, and Cadette. Peggy has made a difference on many girls by leading and modeling the Girl Scout Promise to others.
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Dive into the world of STEM as we explore Girl Scout badges and Journeys with hands-on activities that will spark creativity and fun!
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February: STEM Series-Robotics badges
These Girl Scout badges focus on designing, programming, and showcasing robots, with a mix of plugged and unplugged activities to explore.
Modesto: February 14—Older Girl Focus
Sacramento: February 11—Younger Girl Focus
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L.E.A.D.: Outdoor Fun at Sleepaway Camp, OAC and More!
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Our monthly L.E.A.D. sessions are built for troop leaders, parents, and caregivers to find out more about Girl Scouts, ask questions, and network with each other.
Zoom: February 13 from 10-11am
Zoom: February 18 from 6-7pm
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SWAPS, Songs, and Ceremonies
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Join us for fun and friendship as we explore Girl Scout traditions. Make your own themed SWAP, design a Scout's Own ceremony and learn new songs to bring back to your troop while networking with other volunteers.
Rocklin: February 5
Woodland: March 19
Modesto: April 16
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