by Angela Borchert | Jan 9, 2018 | Building Strong Girls, Camp & Outdoors, Travel & Adventure
Girl Scout camp plays an essential part in the growth of your girls, but it’s not always easy sending your daughter to camp for the first time. Angela shares her experience and why it turned out to be the best decision for her daughter.
by Ashley Redfield (GSNorCal Staff) and Leah Takahashi (GSNorCal Staff) | Dec 5, 2017 | Camp & Outdoors, Community Service, Ideas & Inspiration, STEM, Travel & Adventure
At Girl Scouts of Northern California, we believe opportunity and experiences are the greatest gifts of all. Whether you are searching for the perfect gift for that proud Girl Scout in your life or you want to give back and help support the next generation of Girl Scouts, our 2017 gift guide has something for everyone.
by Shannon McMath | Nov 16, 2017 | From The Field, Travel & Adventure
Girl Scouts is known for providing girls with an abundance of opportunities to help them become confident and courageous leaders. Delegate governance is just one of the many ways girls can step up and take the lead like a Girl Scout. In this post, Shannon shares some inspiring takeaways from the 2017 Girl Scout National Convention.
by Sandy Norman | Nov 14, 2017 | Travel & Adventure
Before your girls start planning their next big adventure, it’s important to know the different types of travel opportunities Girl Scouts offers, grade-level requirements, as well as any required training. In this post, Sandy breaks down the need-to-know information on troop travel, council trips, and Destinations.
by Mary Holzheimer (GSNorCal Staff) | Nov 2, 2017 | Travel & Adventure, Troop Basics, Volunteer Training
A new membership year means fun, new adventures for girls. Mary shares the ins-and-outs of Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints to help you get to know these two valuable online resources that every volunteer should bookmark.
by Elizabeth Schrey (GSNorCal Staff) | Oct 19, 2017 | G.I.R.L. Power, Travel & Adventure
On April 27, 2019, we’ll be celebrating the 38th year of Golden Gate Bridging. Registration for 2019’s Golden Gate Bridging opens this week, so to help commemorate the decades of fun, friendship, and festivities, Elizabeth has put together a list of 30 reasons why you and your girls should come!
by Ashley Redfield (GSNorCal Staff) | Jul 13, 2017 | Ideas & Inspiration, STEM, Travel & Adventure
When temperatures tease the hundreds, that summer sun can be unbearable and not everyone likes hiking around in the heat or splashing in a swimming pool. Stay cool and keep your girl’s mind active on those summer days when she just doesn’t want to be outside with these 10 indoor activities!
by Ashley Redfield (GSNorCal Staff) | Jun 1, 2017 | Camp & Outdoors, Ideas & Inspiration, Travel & Adventure
If your girl is headed to camp or another traveling adventure this summer, exchanging SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere) can help her hold onto the magic of the season a little longer.
by Sandy Norman | May 2, 2017 | Cookies & Fall Product Program, From The Field, Travel & Adventure
Girl Scout Cookies power big adventures for girls! Girl Scout travel guru Sandy Norman talks all about her recent trip to Peru with 15 GSNorCal girls (and how Girl Scout Cookies funded their adventure).
by Tiffany Phamvu (GSNorCal Staff) | Apr 27, 2017 | Camp & Outdoors, Travel & Adventure
With Girl Scouts, there’s always a new adventure to be had! Check out these GSNorCal Interest Groups for a few ideas on how to level up your girl’s Girl Scout experience with travel, robotics, sailing, and more!
by Leah Takahashi (GSNorCal Staff) | Apr 4, 2017 | Camp & Outdoors, Travel & Adventure
Being a Girl Scout in a bustling city like San Francisco may not provide as many close-to-home outdoor adventures, but this urban setting still has a lot to offer! With GSNorCal’s annual Golden Gate Bridging event just around the corner, there’s no better time for you and your girls to explore the renowned City by the Bay.