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December 2024
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Member News
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GSHCC will be closed starting Monday, December 23. The gsShops will resume normal hours on Saturday, January 4, and offices on Monday, January 6.
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Give the Gift of Girl Scouting!
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At GSHCC, we create an environment where girls have the freedom and space to explore their passions, collaborate with others, voice their opinions, and build lasting friendships. Through the Girl Scout experience, they develop confidence and a strong sense of self that prepares them for life’s challenges. As Girl Scout alum and Harvard University freshman Olivia Kim shares, “Thanks to Girl Scouts, I feel empowered to take on any challenge, and I hope more girls can grow up with the same mindset.” GSHCC strives to inspire every girl to embrace her potential and achieve great things with the right opportunity and support. Make a gift today to ensure that ALL girls have the chance to discover the confidence they need to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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Horseback Lessons
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Calling all horse lovers! Girls 8-18 years old, learn about horse safety, grooming and receive a one-hour horseback riding arena lesson with Program Partner Shadow Glen!
Fair Oaks: Various Thursdays, January to March
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Robotics 1 Badge Workshop
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Calling all Juniors and Cadettes! Interested in learning more about robots? Earn your Robotics 1 badge! This program includes an hour of instruction and hands-on workshop at the STEM center with GSHCC Staff. You will leave with a richer knowledge of what robots are used for and how they are built.
Modesto: January 14 or 31
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Snowshoeing at Donner Lake
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Girl Scout Juniors through Adults—join in a winter adventure at the picturesque Donner Memorial State Park! This event is for Girl Scouts eager to explore the snowy landscapes and learn the exciting skill of snowshoeing.
Truckee: January 25
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Geocaching
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Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes—Have you ever wanted to become a real life treasure hunter? Now's your chance! Learn the basics of Geocaching, make your own cache to hide and search for caches at Elk Grove Regional Park.
Elk Grove: February 2
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Debra Schantz
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Debbie is a cornerstone of Colusa County’s Girl Scout community, serving as a troop leader, program lead, and operations lead with exceptional dedication. Each year, she puts her heart into organizing the Girl Scout Cookie Season mini-drop for the Colusa Service Unit, ensuring everything runs smoothly for all involved. Debbie’s commitment to Girl Scouts is inspiring as she consistently goes above and beyond to support the girls, troops, and Service Unit team. She is particularly dedicated to older Girl Scouts, hosting special events and showing up to cheer them on at schools, sports games, and award ceremonies, ensuring they know how valued they are.
Thank you, Debbie, for your incredible dedication—you make a lasting impact, and we’re so lucky to have you in our Girl Scout family!
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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! You’ll gain valuable take-home resources to empower you in helping to guide your Girl Scouts on their adventures. Join us for inspiring sessions where you can boost your skills and fill your toolkit with exciting ideas! And don’t worry—while the adults are learning, we have engaging activities for the youth to enjoy. Let’s inspire the next generation together!
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January & 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.
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Modesto:
January 27—Younger Girl Focus
February 14—Older Girl Focus
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Sacramento:
January 14—Older Girl Focus
February 11—Younger Girl Focus
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L.E.A.D.: Girl Scout Cookie Season Site Sale Tips & Tricks
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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: January 9 from 10-11am
Zoom: January 21 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.
Sacramento: January 29
Woodland: March 19
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Are you ready? The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program is right around the corner!
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Digital Cookie Volunteer and Caregiver access emails will go out starting January 6, 2025. Add ‘email@email.girlscouts.org’ to your safe sender list in your email inbox to ensure you receive your registration email.
Troops should log into myGS and confirm that all active members are renewed for the 2025 membership year. Troop Cookie Manager Training is available on gsLearn—Once you’ve completed it, send your certificate to your Service Unit Cookie Manager to receive your supplies!
Take a sneak peek at this year’s Girl Scout Cookie Program rewards! Exciting options await, including a Camp Menzies voucher or a Quarry Park Experience for 975+ packages. Get ready for an amazing cookie season!
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Cookie Boss
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Ready to take your Girl Scout cookie-selling skills to the next level? We’re excited to introduce the Cookie Boss Patch Program! This self-paced experience, perfect for all ages but especially for older girls, helps you sharpen your business skills by pitching to corporate customers. Plus, it’s a great way to earn steps toward the GSHCC Rose Award and Financial Literacy badges! Don’t miss out—check it out on our Activities Calendar starting January 6!
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Volunteers Needed: Help Us at Mega Drop 2025!
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