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The Official Publication of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Volume 47 Issue 3 May/June 2021
The Golden
On target for a
great summer!
Renew now
for the
2021-2022
Girl Scout
year!
May/June 2021 l The Golden Link 1
President of the Council
and Chair of the Board
Marguerite Woung-Chapman
Chief Executive Officer
Mary Vitek
Chief External Affairs Officer
Connie Chavez
Communications Director
Sara Orsi
Visual Brand Manager
Joanne Pastalaniec After the snow damaged some of the crops at the Blodgett Urban Gardens Troop
#146119 helped clear the damaged beds. The girls also completed their Tree Promise
Mission Statement Badge by planting a lemon tree to replace one that died in the freeze.
GSSJC: Girl Scouts builds girls of courage,
confidence and character, who make the world
a better place.
Contents
DEIB Statement
May/June 2021
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council fosters
belonging and respect for all girls. We
3 From the Top
empower all girls, volunteers and staff to
fulfill their potential and make the world a 3 Shop News
better place. Our Girl Scout Promise drives
us to provide diverse, equitable and inclusive
experiences where all girls, volunteers and staff Special Feature
are confident they belong. We stand firm in 4 Why Girl Scouts is Important
these commitments and united by these ideals.
Circulation
The Golden Link is published five times a year. It has
Features Service Team
a circulation of more than 44,000. The Golden Link is 6 7 Ways Summer Camp Brings Out Her Best Trainings June 5
also available online at www.gssjc.org. The Golden 6 Adventure Park Opening Soon and Aug. 28! Page 31
Link reaches 26 Texas counties: Angelina, Brazoria, 9 Be an Early Bird, Renew your Girl Scout Membership
Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Harris, 9 Join the Summer Camp Team
Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda,
Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange,
10 Summer Camp Sessions
Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, 13 We Need Your Feedback
Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller and Wharton. To report 13 Join the Alumnae Group
address changes or if you have problems Celebrate Gold
receiving The Golden Link call Customer Award Girl Scouts at
Service at 713-292-0300. Activities Virtual Ceremony.
14 General Activities
Deadlines Page 23
18 Environmental
Deadline for submitting items is the first of the
month two months prior to publication. GSSJC 18 Fine Arts
does not accept responsibility for unsolicited 21 Health
materials. Send news and photographs and 22 Highest Awards
Scrapbook photos to communications@sjgs.org. 23 Horseback Riding
Advertisements 23 STEM
Advertising rates are available by calling 29 Travel
713-292-0314. Advertisements are accepted in 29 Watersports
good faith that all the information is correct.
Acceptance of advertising does not reflect
endorsement of services or goods by the Council. Columns Sign Up For
The Golden Link is published six times a year 30 Adult Trainings
Robotics
by Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, 36 Philanthropy Competition
3110 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098 39 Scrapbook Teams. Page 26
The Golden Link is also available to read online 42 Gold Award
at www.gssjc.org/publications
Copyright ©2020. All rights reserved.
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Since I started writing to you in The
Golden Link, does it feel that every article
has been about a novel or transformative
Shop News
experience that the council is undergoing? In addition to curbside pick-up for online and phone orders, Girl
It sure feels that way to me and this article Scout Shops are now offering in-person shopping. An appointment is
will be no different. Membership Year no longer required. The number of customers in the shop at once will
2021 is another experience that we will be limited, however, and limits will be posted on doors. Shoppers
likely never forget. While we knew our may be asked to wait outside if the shop is already at its limit when
volunteers were resourceful and beyond they arrive.
resilient from previous years, we saw them Most locations are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays* and
innovate on a whole new level this past Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. These locations are open on
year. Drive thru recruitment events, virtual Friday from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cypress is open on Saturdays from
and socially distanced bridging events, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visit girlscoutshop.com/san-jacinto-council for our
Marguerite Woung- and even creative Community contests most current council shop hours.
Chapman from baking to building a Juliette Gordon
To place your curbside/lobby order, please download and
Chair of the Board and Low Junkyard Goody Launcher for safe
Trick or Treating are just a sample of new complete the order form online and email it to shop@sjgs.org with
President of the Council
experiences introduced this year and I am your preferred pick-up time. You may also call your closest shop to
TOP here for it! place your order and arrange pick-up.
Communities found fun ways to *Lufkin is NOT open on Wednesdays or Fridays. Westside is
From
deliver Summit meetings and even offering curbside pick-ups only on Wednesdays and no in-person
saw attendance rise. Troops found that shopping.
camping in your backyard while virtually
the
being with your friends helped weather
Bay Area Lufkin
this time of isolation. There were virtual
badge workshops and service projects. 281-282-6077 936-634-4688
One thing we weren’t short on were new 1300 A Bay Area Blvd., Ste. 106 1202 College Dr
ideas. Houston, TX 77058 Lufkin, TX 75904
All of this creativity and support would not have been made possible
without the tireless effort of our AMAZING Community Leadership Team Beaumont Stafford
members. These volunteers have figured out how to make it work in a 409-832-0556, Ext. 1500 281-670-5982
virtual world. They have provided volunteers new resources, ensured the 700 North St. Suite F 12300 Parc Crest, Ste. 170
girls had a year they would never forget, have reworked plans and have Beaumont, TX 77701 Stafford, TX 77477
continued to innovate.
We are kicking off Membership Year 2022, which for GSSJC is extra Imperial Valley Westside
special as we will be celebrating 100 years in Southeast Texas! It’s time to 281-447-8870
renew your membership and declare your volunteer roles. Early Bird started 281-822-4250
15800 Imperial Valley Dr. 531 FM 359 South
April 1 and runs until June 1. Go to gssjc.org/renew and join us for our
centennial celebration. Houston, TX 77060 Brookshire, TX 77423
Although recruitment looked very different for Membership Year
Houston Cypress
2021, we rose to the challenge. We are currently serving over 32,000 girls
713-292-0247 346-818-322719708 NW
and 13,000 adults – and counting. And, with a menu of delivery options, our
Outreach team continued to serve 41 sites during the pandemic. 3000 Southwest Freeway Fwy, Suite 100, Jersey
We are also incredibly proud of the many girls who have continued to Houston, TX 77098
Village, TX 77065
earn highest awards. Since the start of our fiscal year on September 1, 466
girls have earned the Bronze Award, 284 girls earned the Silver Award and
78 girls earned the Gold award. Congratulations, girls!
Troops continued meeting in all kinds of formats – over Zoom, in New Leader Must-Knows!
backyards, at parks, at camp, and on and on. I am pleased to say that over Are you a new Girl Scout leader? Here are some things you
43,100 badges have been purchased from the Girl Scout shop so far this need to know for the next few months.
year. Congratulations to our troop leaders for continuing to deliver quality
programming, even during a pandemic.
The 2021 local cookie season is a wrap. In our first-ever contactless
cookie program, troops sold over 231,000 cases of Girl Scout cookies, with
over 3,000 of those cases donated to local heroes. We are so proud of all
1 Early Bird runs through June 1! Renewing your troop early
helps ensure a smooth start to the next membership year.
See gssjc.org/renew for details.
the girls, parents and volunteers for their perseverance and commitment to
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keeping those cookies rolling to folks who really needed that “happiness in a Resident camp sessions begin July 4. There is plenty of time
box” in this tough year. to sign up your Girl Scout for a week of adventures to jump
Looking to the summer, we are so excited to be holding resident camp, into summer 2021! Go to gssjc.org/summercamp for details.
day camp, family camp, and back by popular demand virtual camp. Go to
gssjc.org/summercamp and I am sure that you will find the perfect fit for
your summer Girl Scout experience.
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If you attended our recent Annual Meeting (hopefully the last virtual Day camp sessions begin June 21. Day camps will be held
one in a while), you may recall my closing wish which bears repeating here: at Program Place for Girls in Houston as well as in Cypress
Thinking back on everything lived, loved, endured and mourned this past and Katy. Find more information at gssjc.org/daycamp.
year, I am reminded of a quote by Charles Dickens that I have modified for
myself: reflect upon your present blessings – of which everyone has many
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– not on your past misfortunes, of which all have some. Of our present Summer is a great time to take a training. Look for
blessings, we recognize our amazing volunteers without which there may information at gssjc.org/events for this summer’s Train-Ins
not have been any Girl Scouting this past year. Thank you, thank you. taking place June 26 and July 17.
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Special Feature
Why
Girl Scouts
Is Important
Strength, resilience, togetherness, and the support of community—that’s what Girl Scouts is all about. So in this uncertain world,
you can count on one thing for sure: today, tomorrow, together, we are on your team.
When you stick with Girl Scouts, you’re not just giving your girl something to do—you’re giving her someone to be. The bravest,
boldest, best version of herself. The version of herself that walks with her head a bit higher and acts with confidence.
And as she grows, we’ll grow with her, guiding her through life’s ups and downs, supporting her strengths, and showing her new
and exciting paths to take.
Stick with us—the best is yet to come.
Girl Scouts have an edge compared to other girls.
Girl Scouts are more likely to
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and are more likely to want to be an entrepreneur.
• Be digital leaders than boys and non-Girl Scout girls.
• Be interested in tech careers and maintain this interest through adolescence while
other girls show a drop in interest.
• Exhibit stronger leadership skills and take an active role in decision making
• Earn better grades and have higher academic aspirations
• Desire a career in STEM, law or business; industries in which women are under-
represented.
• Participate in fun and challenging activities that shape their character and open up
new worlds to them.
Our Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. It is based on
time-tested methods and research-backed programming that help girls take the lead—in their own lives and in the world.
Research shows that girls learn best in an all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment. Girl Scouts is a place where she’ll practice
different skills, explore her potential, take on leadership positions—and even feel allowed to fail, dust herself off, get up, and try again.
Girl Scouts experiences impact girls:
• Just one Girl Scout outdoor badge hones girl’s outdoor
leadership and outdoor competence grows with each badge
earned!
• Girl Scouts gives girls access to outdoor activities that they
wouldn’t otherwise have
• Girls who participate in Girl Scout STEM programs
become more confident in their math and science abilities.
84%
parents believe
their daughter benefited
from her experience in
Girl Scouts.
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Special Feature
What is Girl Scouts?
Girl Scouts isn’t just a moment in her life, it’s a movement dedicated to building
girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Why do families love us?
Girl Scouts is a way of life that brings out the best in your girl, even in the most
challenging of times. While she’s learning about STEM, the outdoors, entrepre-
neurship, and important life skills, she’s discovering new ways to make your
family and community stronger, kinder, and better for everyone.
How does it work?
Groups of Girl Scouts, called troops, typically meet weekly or biweekly for an
hour or two. Guided by adult volunteers—often parents and caregivers—girls
select exciting hands-on activities and projects, try new things, and cheer each
other on. Together, they earn badges to reflect their successes and show the
world what they’re made of.
What’s the goal?
Making sure girls see and have opportunities to reach their potential isn’t just
about helping them earn better grades, make better decisions, and lead happier
lives (though it helps with those things too!). It’s about creating a more fair, equal,
and compassionate world where every girl has a seat at the table and can make her
dreams come true. Check out our values in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Girls thrive when they have an adult in their life who cares about and supports them. Girl Scouts fosters supportive
relationshipsby creating a welcoming, inclusive environment; making girls feel valued and important; providing an
emotionally and physically safe space; and helping girls pursue goals and think about their futures.
What parents say about their girl’s experience
Girl Scouts has helped my girl... % Yes
Build friendships with other girls 82%
Become more confident 64%
Develop communication skills 59%
Develop a sense of responsibility or independence 57%
Outdoor and nature skills 49%
Entrepreneurship or financial literacy skills 47%
Civic engagement skills 47%
Make a difference in her community 46%
Develop leadership skills 46%
STEM skills 36%
Whether she’s building a robotic arm, coding her first
Take healthy risks 27%
app, building a shelter in the backcountry, or packing
Prepare for future careers (Cad-Amb) 24%
for her first hike, a Girl Scout has an exciting array of
choices to suit her interests at every age.
At Girl Scouts, “Can I?”
quickly turns into “I will!” Girl Scouts works. It’s the
as girls transform their best leadership experience
ideas into action, turn their for girls in the world for
questions into adventure, one very good reason:
and grow their confidence because it’s girl-led!
through practice. And with
more than 50 million other
girls to cheer them on every
step of the way, there’s
no limit to what she can
accomplish.
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Features
7 Ways Summer Camp COMING SOON!
Brings Out Her Best Adventure Park
Summer is when some of the most fun childhood memories are made, but One of the things we’ve heard from our
did you know that it’s also an awesome opportunity for your girl to grow, girls is that they love adventure… and we love
learn, and become her best self? Here are seven amazing benefits your girl
bringing it to them! We are in the early stages of
will get from her summer camp experience.
planning and building the new Adventure Park at
1. She’ll make new friends. Camp Agnes Arnold, and we expect the challenge
There’s nothing quite like giggling over games in the bunk or singing songs course to be complete in time for summer camp
with new besties around a campfire. That’s why it’s actually good to send 2021. A pavilion, restrooms and more will be
her to camp where she might not know many (or any) other girls! Having a added in the long-term when funds are available.
diverse group of friends, not just kids she knows from school, will broaden While these have undoubtedly been
her horizons and help her see her own worth, too. challenging times for our council, we have been
so fortunate to have the support of amazing
2. She’ll see all she can be.
In an all-girl environment like Girl Scout summer camp, girls are more volunteers and donors who believe in our mission
comfortable trying new outdoor activities, and they get to take the lead and the important role the great outdoors plays in
every single time—meaning there’s plenty of room at the top for your girl to the positive development of girls.
take charge and flex her muscle, both when it comes to outdoor adventure The Adventure Park is being made possible
and crucial leadership skills that will last her a lifetime. by a generous donation from former GSSJC
president and chair of the board of directors
3. She’ll turn off her phone and tune in to nature.
Stacy Methvin and her husband Dee. We are so
Getting out in nature, soaking up the sun, or dashing inside during a sudden
downpour is way more exciting than any app she might have on her phone thankful for their gift and how it will impact girls’
and is all part of the adventure of camp. Unplugging for a while will keep camp experiences.
her more present and truly enjoying every moment instead of simply The Adventure Park will be located
watching it from a screen. between Shadow Lake and Steitz Road. The
hub and spoke design will feature 29 challenge
4. She’ll grow her grit. elements and two zip lines. A self-belay course,
The truth is, she might scrape a knee or elbow while she’s away—and that’s
the new challenge course will allow girls to
a good thing! When she learns to get back up after minor setbacks, like
scrapes and bumps, she’s building her resilience and learning that she’s a lot choose their own adventure through elements of
tougher than she thinks. varying difficulty, and will also have some TAS
accessible elements.
5. She’ll meet new mentors. See the artist drawing of the new
Having a variety of awesome role models will help your girl see the many adventure park on the next page!
ways to be successful and happy in life. And the incredibly supportive staff
and counselors at your girl’s summer camp are ready to step up to the plate
and inspire!
6. She’ll gain independence
Being away from home–especially if that’s a new thing for her–might be a
bit intimidating to both your daughter and you. But having that time away
to explore and try activities on her own will make her more self-reliant and VTK Finance Tab Opens May 1!
able to discover new things to share and teach you when she returns home. Troop leaders and treasurers, it’s that time of year!
The VTK Finance Tab will open on May 1 to allow
7. She’ll have tons of time for play.
troop leaders and treasurers to file the required
Playtime is anything but a waste of time. In fact, studies show that play
allows the neurons in a child’s brain to form new connections–and that annual F-31 financial reports on-line. Filing the
this rewiring helps boost emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, report on-line is fast and easy. Information and a
creativity, and problem-solving abilities. helpful training video can be found at the Volunteer
Hub at gssjc.org or by clicking here. Troop leaders
The truth is, sending your girl off to camp is one of the best gifts you can and treasurers can reach out to their Community
give her. The fun, outdoor adventure, and friends will enrich her life and– Financial Specialists if there are questions or email
perhaps without her even noticing–give her the courage, people skills, and
troopfinances@sjgs.org.
leadership chops to succeed at whatever she sets her mind to.
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Features
Adventure Park
at Camp Agnes Arnold in Conroe
Naming Opportunities
*Not exact illustration, but example
The Adventure Park features two 300-foot ziplines with a challenge course comprised of 29 adventurous elements.
The challenge course will be two thrilling levels and include elements such as a swinging bridge, horse ride, catwalk, loop
crossing, barrel bridge, DNA bridge, skyak, tube crawl, taco net and more! This should be completed by mid-June 2021.
Adventure Park SOLD Example Challenge Elements
Camp Road $100,000
Skyak
Zip Line (2 available) $25,000 each
Challenge Course Elements Tube Crawl
$5,000 each
(29 available)
Namings may be pledged and paid as
multi-year commitments.
Taco Net
"Be a girl with adventure, a lady with confidence
and a woman with bravery."
-Aly Aubrey
Please contact Nancy Hall at nhall@sjgs.org or
713-292-0282 for information.
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Features
Adventure Park
at Camp Agnes Arnold in Conroe
Naming Opportunities
Available Elements
Hanging Zig Burma
Zags
Available
Loops SOLD
Slalom Available Multivine Available
Lily Pad
Taco Net Available
Bridge SOLD
Charlie Pogo
Available Available
Chaplin Crossing
Train Track Postmen's
Available Available
Bridge Walk
DNA
Arnold Bridge Available Available
Bridge
Oobie
Terminator Available Available
Doobie
High X Available Trolley Available
Pipe
Tube Crawl Available Available
Dream
Log Ladder
Loop
with Hand Available Available
Crossing
Cable
Tire Bridge Available Catwalk Available
Swinging Barrel
Available Available
Fours Bridge
Burma
Vertical Net Available Available
Bridge
Paddling
Skyak SOLD Zip Line 1 Available
Pirates
Available Zip Line 2 Available
Crossing
Broken Bridge Available
Please contact Nancy Hall at nhall@sjgs.org or 713-292-0282 for information.
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Features Features
Be an Early Bird
Renew your Girl Scout
Membership
To say the past year has been a challenge would be an
understatement. All of us have had to adapt quickly, try new
things and exercise confidence even in those moments we
might feel our most confident. In other words, we have all used
our inner Girl Scout to navigate this year.
Being a Girl Scout provides girls with a sense of normalcy
and a safe place to make friends, have fun and gain critical life
skills. In addition to being a touch point with other girls during
an uncertain time, our one-of-a-kind leadership development
program for girls has proven results. Every activity we
offer is based on time-tested methods and research-backed
programming that help girls take the lead – in their own lives
and in the world. Renew today at gssjc.org/renew.
Incentives
In May, any member who renews their membership by
the dates below will be included in our weekly drawings. For
troop incentives, the troop must have renewed 80% of its
GSSJC Summer Camp Virtual Job Fair membership and at least two leaders.
Are you at least 18 years old? (or a 17-year-old high school
senior who has completed CIT training) Are you looking for a Week 1 (must renew by May 5)
fun and incredibly rewarding job this summer? Do you LOVE Troop: One camping kit
working with Girl Scouts? Are you available this summer in Individual: K-Swiss Girl Scout Athletic Shoes
June and July either Monday through Friday or on weekends? Or
would you like to live at camp all summer long? Week 2 (must renew by May 12)
For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts has helped girls Troop: Private movie screening
develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in Individual: Family themed movie night
every area of life through outdoor education and leadership
programs. Camp programs allow girls to learn life skills, make Week 3 (must be renewed by May 19)
friends and develop what it takes to be a leader in a safe, all-girl Troop: STEM kit
environment. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is seeking Individual: STEM kit
summer camp staff who can passionately deliver Girl Scout
programs through our youth leadership development model. Week 4 (must be renewed by May 26)
Positions available include day camp, resident camp (week-long, Troop: Fold up wagon
overnight), virtual camp and weekend family camp staff. Individual: Fold up wagon
Join us at our first annual virtual summer job fair! Learn
about employment opportunities with the Girl Scouts and take Week 5 (must be renewed by June 1)
the first step on an amazing summer adventure. Troop: First aid kit
Who: Graduating Seniors and adults age 18+ interested in
summer employment
When: Monday, May 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/
tJEucumtrD8pE9zSTCp9wJxKoOkEZv6NxjG7
After registering, you will receive a confirmation
email containing information about joining the
meeting.
Ready to apply right now? Text: Camp21 to
713-322-4224
More Information: Visit gssjc.org/careers
Contact: Kathy Elliott, 713-292-0257, kelliott@sjgs.org
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Sign Up Today for Summer Camp!
Chase your adventure at GSSJC Summer Camp! Whether you’re interested in family camp, virtual camp, day camp, or resident overnight
camp, we’ve got you covered with fun activities all summer long! Registration information is available at www.gssjc.org/summercamp
Located in Conroe as part of the Treelake Complex, Misty Meadows Ranch welcomes girls of all skill levels and expertise.
At Misty Meadows Ranch, we offer a quality horseback riding and ranch program in a summer camp setting. Our program
features various levels of horseback riding skill and instruction. Emphasis in all program levels is on skill development,
progression and expanding knowledge of horses and horse care. Campers will have a riding test the first night of camp.
Campers unable to meet requirements of their program will be placed in an alternate program or may not be able to ride.
Classes are kept small with a ratio of at least one instructor to six campers. Accommodations – Sleeping accommodations
include climate-controlled cabins and dormitories. Sessions are designed for the grade girls are entering in the Fall of
2021. Detailed descriptions available online and in the registration portal.
BROWNIE (grades 2-3) JUNIOR(grades 4-5) CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR(grades 6-12) AIDE
July 4-10 Pony Tails-$625 Giddy Up-$650 Horse Sense-$650 Equestrian
Junior Pioneer-$650 Horse Whisperer-$650 Aide-$350
Campin' Cowgirls-$675
July 11-17 Little Bits (Sun-Wed)-$375 Blazing Bullseye-$600 Campin' Cowgirls-$675 Equestrian
Little Bits (Wed-Sat) -$375 Saddle Up-$650 Horse Sense-$650 Aide-$350
Pony Tails-$625
July 18-24 Pony Tails-$625 Giddy Up-$650 Horse Whisperer-$650 Equestrian
Junior Pioneer-$650 SPURS Training-$675 Aide-$350
July 25-31 Little Bits (Sun-Wed)-$375 Blazing Bullseye-$600 Campin' Cowgirls-$675 Equestrian
Little Bits (Wed-Sat) -$375 Saddle Up-$650 Horse Sense-$650 Aide-$350
Pony Tails-$625
Aug. 1-7 Little Bits (Sun-Wed)-$375 Giddy Up-$650 Horse Whisperer-$650 Equestrian
Little Bits (Wed-Sat) -$375 Saddle Up-$650 Aide-$350
Pony Tails-$625
Nestled on Galveston Bay, Casa Mare’s bayside paradise offers a wide variety of camp activities for ocean lovers and
science explorers alike. For older campers, sailing is the main attraction! Girls can learn beginning sailing skills or advance
their skills even further. Campers of all ages can focus on STEM activities as well as learning outdoor skills. Whether you
love the bay and want to sail, unleash your creativity with STEM or cook up a storm, Casa Mare has the session for you.
Accommodations - Sleeping accommodations are climate-controlled dormitories. Sessions are designed for the grade girls
are entering in the Fall of 2021. Detailed descriptions available online and in the registration portal.
BROWNIE JUNIOR (grades CADETTE SENIOR/AMBASSADOR AIDE
(grades 2-3) 4-5) (grades 6-8) (grades 9-12)
July 4-10 Junior Chef-$600 Culinary Cadette-$625 Casa CSI-$625 Sail Aide-$350
Harriet Lights, Camera, Action-$600 Basic Sailing-$675
Potter-$625 Basic Sailing-$675
July 11-17 Art by the Bay- Artful Antics-$600 It's Alive!-$625 Sail Aide-$350
$600 E. Holmes: Girl Detective-$600 Taste of Sailing-$650
InSPAration-$600 There's an App for That -$600 Open Sail-$700
Taste of Sailing-$650
Open Sail-$700
Defense Against the Dark Arts -$625
July 18-24 Potters and Junior Chef-$600 Culinary Cadette-$625 Casa CSI-$625 Sail Aide-$350
Potions-$600 Harriet Lights, Camera, Action-$600 Basic Sailing-$675
Potter-$625 Basic Sailing-$675 Seafarers-$725
Seafarers-$725
July 25-31 Art by the Bay- Artful Antics-$600 It's Alive!-$625 Sail Aide-$350
$600 E. Holmes: Girl Detective-$600 Taste of Sailing-$650
InSPAration-$600 There's an App for That -$600 Open Sail-$700
Taste of Sailing-$650
Open Sail-$700
Defense Against the Dark Arts -$625
Aug. 1-7 Junior Chef-$600 Culinary Cadettes-$625 Sail to the Finish-$675 Sail Aide-$350
Harriet Pot- Sail to the Finish-$675 Open Sail-$700
ter-$625 Open Sail-$700
Defense Against the Dark Arts -$625
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Located near Conroe, Camp Agnes Arnold offers a wide variety of classic camp activities, including archery, nature
hikes, arts and crafts, and much more! At Shadow Lake, with its 35 acres of cool, refreshing fun—girls can canoe, fish,
swim, use the mega slide and explore nature around the lake. Campers can focus on climbing at our challenge course,
canoeing, or camping skills during their sessions. Whether you love the lake, want an introductory session to the great
outdoors, or are a seasoned camper looking for more, Arnold has the perfect session for you!
Accommodations - Sleeping accommodations include open-air cabins (regular cabins and treehouses) and platform tents.
Sessions are designed for the grade girls are entering in the Fall of 2021. Detailed descriptions available online and in the
registration portal.
DAISY (grades BROWNIE JUNIOR CADETTE SENIOR/AMBASSADOR AIDE
K-1) (grades 2-3) (grades 4-5) (grades 6-8) (grades 9-12)
July 4-10 Flower Power Camptastic (W- Wayfinders-$575 Night Owl- CIT I (wk 1) -$700 Canoe Aide-$350
(S-W)-$360 S)-$360 Tree Trek-$600 $575 CIT II (wk 1)-$700 Archery Aide-$350
Daisy Day-$50 Firelight &
Fairytales-$550
July 11-17 Flower Power Camptastic Auradon & the Isle Z.A.P.-$600 CIT I (week 2) Continued Canoe Aide-$350
(S-W)-$360 (W-S)-$360 -$550 Tree Trek-$600 CIT II (week 2) Continued Archery Aide-$350
Daisy Day-$50 Little Mermaid
-$550
July 18-24 Flower Power Camptastic (W- Wayfinders-$575 Night Owl-$575 CIT I (wk 1) -$700 Canoe Aide-$350
(S-W)-$360 S)-$360 Tree Trek-$600 Girl vs Wild -$600 Archery Aide-$350
Daisy Day-$50 Firelight &
Fairytales-$550
July 25-31 Flower Power Camptastic (W- Auradon & the Isle Z.A.P.-$600 CIT I (wk 2) Continued Canoe Aide-$350
(S-W)-$360 S)-$360 -$550 Tree Trek-$600 Girl vs. Wild-$600 Archery Aide-$350
Daisy Day-$50 Little Mermaid
-$550
Aug. 1-7 Flower Power Camptastic (W- Wayfinders $575 Night Owl- Girl vs. Wild-$600 Canoe Aide-$350
(S-W)-$360 S)-$360 Tree Trek $600 $575 Archery Aide-$350
Daisy Day-$50 Firelight &
Fairytales-$550
Day Camp
Join us for full-day, staff-led day camp at the Program Place for Girls in Houston or at our new locations
in Cypress and Katy! Work on badges, sing new songs, and make new friends. Camp sessions will focus
on the arts, the outdoors, STEAM, and crafts. Snacks are provided daily, but a sack lunch and drink are
required. Camp is from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Day camp sessions are weekly themes for the all levels attending camp. Girls will be in session with
other girls attending the same grade level in Fall 2021. Detailed descriptions available online and in the
registration portal. Note: Cypress is Daisy-Junior others are Daisy-Cadette.
Daisy - Cadette (grades K-8) AIDE
June 21-25 Party in the USA $250 Program Aide $75
June 28-July 2 Space/Star Was $250 Program Aide $75
July 5-9 Potterverse $250 Program Aide $75
July 12-16 WaterWorld $250 Program Aide $75
July 19-23 Fantasy $250 Program Aide $75
July 26-30 Mystery $250 Program Aide $75
Aug. 2-6 (no Katy Camp) Winter Wonderland $250 Program Aide $75
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Virtual Camp
Join us online for Virtual Camp 2021! Virtual Camps provide an all-girl online camp setting staffed with camp counselors ready to help
girls explore a new journey or badge this summer. Join girls from across the council and across the country in these live sessions for
every level. Earn journeys and badges as you make new friends. Morning sessions are from 10 a.m. – noon and afternoon sessions are
from 2 – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. All sessions include a camp patch and T-shirt and daily interactive live programs. All sessions
cost $60 a week, per girl.
Daisy (grades K-1) Brs (grades2-3) Jrs (grades 4-5) Cdts (grades 6-8) Sr (grades 9-10) Ambass (grades AIDE
11-12)
June GS Ways-$60 GS Ways-$60 GS Ways-$60 Program Aide No Cost
14-18 Training -$60
June Between Earth and Wonders of Get Mov- Virtual Aide Virtual Aide Virtual Aide No Cost
21-25 Sky-$60 Water-$60 ing!-$60 Training -$60 Training-$60 Training-$60
June 28- TLA Engineer-$60 TLA TLA TLA TLA No Cost
July 2 Engineer-$60 Engineer-$60 Engineer-$60 Engineer-$60
July 5-9 Between Earth & Wonders of Get Breathe!-$60 Sow What?-$60 No Cost
Sky-$60 Water-$60 Moving!-$60
July 5 Flowers, 4 Sto- A World of aMUSE-$60 MEdia-$60 Mission: Sister- No Cost
12-16 ries-$60 Girls-$60 hood-$60
July Flower Gar- Brownie Agent of aMAZE-$60 GIRLtopia-$60 No Cost
19-23 den-$60 Quest-$60 Change-$60
July TLA Engineer-$60 TLA TLA TLA TLA No Cost
26-30 Engineer-$60 Engineer-$60 Engineer-$60 Engineer-$60
Summer Family
Camp
Take a break with your family at beautiful Camp
Pryor! Your family will enjoy staying in one of our
air-conditioned cabins, and participating in activities
such as archery, canoeing, swimming, hiking, crafts
and more! Bring your own easy-to-make meals for
breakfast and lunch, and we'll take care of dinner and
s'mores!
When: May 28-30 or June 4-6 or July 2-4 or
July 9-11 or July 30- Aug. 1
Cost: $60 for tent or $80 for cabin
We can't wait to see you at camp this summer.
For information go to gssjc.org/summercamp
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We Need Your Feedback
Tell us what you loved (and what you didn’t) about the past year.
We believe that feedback is a gift and we want and need to • Girls – Girl Scouts of all ages – yes, K-12 – about how we
hear from you! Do you love seeing girls grow and do amazing can offer the most interesting programs and exciting outdoor
things and have stories to share? As you get back out to camp, experiences that they would enjoy! And… what have they
what do you think about the improvements we’ve made? Have you learned or experienced so far in Girl Scouts?
loved some of the new programs and support we’ve offered in the • Parents and Caring Adults – help us understand what you’re
last year and want to make sure they stick around? Are there others looking for in the Girl Scout experience for your daughters
that haven’t been as helpful? Then here is your chance to help us and your family.
determine what to stop, start and continue to support your Girl • Volunteers – volunteers in various roles will be asked to
Scout experience! provide feedback so we know how to improve the support and
Whatever hat you wear, we are asking for your feedback this training for you to be most successful – whether your role is
spring to help volunteers and staff at the Council level evaluate our as a troop leader, program volunteer, troop cookie manager,
programs and plan for next year and beyond. We need input from CLT, recruitment volunteer and more.
all of the Girl Scout family across our area.
Your feedback helps us improve our services, tell our story
That includes YOU! We want to hear from: to the community and even makes a difference to our donors and
supporting foundations.
What’s that mean for you? Be on the lookout for links to
surveys and invitations to provide feedback. If you are active in
multiple ways, you may be asked to share in multiple surveys so
we can get your feedback directly to the volunteer and staff teams
that are working on improvements and incorporating your ideas!
And please, please, please – be sure to ask your girls to share their
ideas with us in the girl survey!
Want to hear more? Save the date now for our 2021-2022
Membership Kickoff on August 14 and hear the ways your
feedback will come to life and help make Girl Scouting even more
impactful in the next year!
Membership Kickoff 2021 – August 14
We’re going to party online!
We will be Zooming to Membership Kickoff once again. We have a full day of Girl Scout fun,
information, learning, and virtual networking for troop volunteers, Community and Region service teams, and
Community and Region leadership teams. The day will begin with a member meeting providing a comprehensive
council update.
In short 45 minutes to 1 hour workshops, we’re offering the latest in girl program, product sales, outdoors,
highest awards, and volunteer support, perfect for both troop leaders and administrative volunteers. And you will hear
first about the latest learning and training for volunteers available in gsLearn. Some of last year’s topics will return by
popular demand and several new topics for membership year 2022 are being developed. And of course, it’s not a Girl
Scout volunteer event unless there are door prizes!
(a l m o st ! ) Once a Girl Scout,
Always a Girl Scout
We are 100!
Did you know that Girl Scouts of San Jacinto is celebrating its
No matter how you were involved with Girl Scouts –
Brownie for a year, Gold Award Girl Scout, first-time troop
leader, adult member – we are a sisterhood forever.
Our Alumnae Association brings together women who want
100th Anniversary in 2022? It will be a year of exciting activities to reconnect with old friends and make new ones through fun
and adventures for everyone. Girls and adults, we need your help! groups and events. We are building a culture of philanthropy and
Join our volunteer planning committees and girl planning boards engagement through volunteer opportunities, both within Girl
for our various events. More info will be on the way but please Scouting and in our broader community.
email customerservice@sjgs.org to show your interest in helping Continue your Girl Scout journey and join the GSSJC
us plan some awesome celebrations! Alumnae Association today. Join now at gssjc.org/alumnae.
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Girl and Troop Activities Attention Daisy Leaders! Look for the
Register for events under the My Events tab in myAccount. Go to www.gssjc.org and select MyGS, log in at
Daisy in this section for activities that
the top right corner, next click My Events in the left-hand menu. If you have a question about your activity,
contact 713-292-0370 or 1-800-392-4340. If you have a problem with your login, contact Customer Service Daisies can attend.
at 713-292-0300 or registration@sjgs.org. Bring: For all events, bring Permission Slip F-204 and Medical Look for this symbol in indicate a
Form F-185 for each girl and the Adult Emergency Form F-22 for each adult. virtual program offering.
Activity Search Tip!
In the new system, you now have to use a ZIP code to find your activity. You can only search
out 50 miles, which is far short of our council boundaries, So if you don't see something in your
area, try searching on 77098 which is GSSJC's ZIP code and in central Houston.
Day-only outdoor activities at camp
Council-facilitated camp activities are opening with limited availability for groups who have reservations at camp. Visit our GSSJC
COVID-19 Updates page to see steps for reserving camp properties, then add to your girls’ adventure by registering for these activities
on the events page! All council-facilitated programs will follow strict guidance from council, local and state officials as well as American
Camp Association, the Centers for Disease Control and when available, recommendations from each program’s certifying organization. All
program participants and adult volunteers must adhere to GSSJC Safety Precautions for In-Person Gatherings.
May 1 May 8 May 15 Love, Hug and Groom (L) Price: $6/girl
Camp Agnes A, H, Love, Hug and Groom is a non-riding activity to introduce girls of
Arnold C, S all ages to horse care. Girls will receive a barn tour, introduction to horse
care, and a hands-on grooming opportunity with camp horses. Girls
Misty Meadows L L
must arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled time. Sessions are for
Ranch
30 minutes and are available on Saturdays. Limit of 8 girls per session.
Camp Pryor A, H, Session Times: 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m.
C, S and 4:15 p.m.
Hikes with Henry and Friends (H) Price: $5/girl
Archery (A) Price: $8/girl If you want a fun way to introduce your girls to camp during the
Archery is available for Brownies and older. Up to 8 girls per 45-minute day, consider taking a guided hike. Foresters Henry Steitz, John Ross,
session can learn archery basics and practice their aim. These archery sessions and a group of dedicated volunteers conduct hikes that are both fun and
are instructor-led (meaning an instructor will be provided for your group.) informative. You haven’t really seen camp until you have toured it with
Session Times: Sat. at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. these guys! These sessions are approximately 1 hours each and are for all
If you have your own USAA Instructor, submit a Program Registration ages. Cost includes a patch, and adults must register for the session. Limit
form (F-449) and appropriate certifications two or more weeks prior to your to 8 girls per session and 2 adults. Session Times: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
camp date to registration@sjgs.org, and a separate time will be reserved for
your troop to do archery if available. Swimming (S) Price: $5/girl
Need to cool off? Take a dip in the camp pool! Swimming time
Taste of Canoeing (C) Price: $20/girl slots are available for one hour on Saturday only, for girls of all ages.
Canoeing is a great team-building activity and an enjoyable and relaxing Note, these sessions are pool fun time and free swim. These swimming
way to experience the outdoors. This is an introductory course for Brownies sessions are lifeguard-provided (meaning a lifeguard will be provided
through Ambassadors, with no previous training required. Council-provided for your group.) It is not necessary to provide your own lifeguard for
canoe instructors will teach girls waterfront safety and basic canoe strokes. these sessions. Session Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Limit of 8 girls per session. If you have your own lifeguard, submit a Program Registration
Session Times: Saturday at 9:30, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. form (F-449) and appropriate certifications two or more weeks prior
If you have your own adult FOC or American Canoe Association to your camp date to registration@sjgs.org, and a separate time will be
instructor, submit a Program Registration form (F-449) and appropriate reserved for your troop to swim if available.
certifications two or more weeks prior to your camp date to registration@
sjgs.org, and a separate time will be reserved for your troop to canoe if
available.
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General Activities Outdoor Adventure Club
Are you a Senior or Ambassador looking for new ways to get
outside, meet new friends, and make new memories? If so, the
Cadette Animal Helpers Outdoor Adventure Club is for you! This program offers exciting
Animals have always provided humans opportunities to meet your need for adventure and exploration
with food, clothing, and transportation, but through activities led by professionals in their fields. Registration
today they’re also trained to help people includes all equipment and gear needed for activities, adult
with disabilities, find people who are lost supervision and a patch.
and even discover tumors. In this workshop,
look how animal help humans! What: Intro to Scuba Diving (Sugar Land Dive Center)
Where: Sugarland
Who: ⓒ When: Saturday, May 15 Who: ⓢⓐ
When: May 8, May 22 June 27; 10 a.m.– noon, Cost: $50
June. 7, June 21; 5 – 7p.m.
Where: Online What: Introduction to Surfing (Ohana Surf and Skate)
Cost: $13 Where: Galveston
Contact: Julia Shank, 713-292-0338, jkshank@sjgs.org When: Saturday, May 22 Who: ⓢⓐ
Cost: $70
Brownie Pets Badge What: High Ropes Course (Texas Treeventures)
Find out what care different pets Where: The Woodlands
need, how to keep them comfy, how When: Saturday, June 12 Who: ⓢⓐ
to keep them healthy and safe and Cost: $55
make them feel loved!
What: Indoor Rock Climbing (Texas Rock Gym)
Who: ⓑ Where: Houston
When: May 2, May 16; When: Saturday, June 26 Who: ⓢⓐ
10 a.m. – noon Cost: $35
Where: Online
Cost: $13 Contact: Monique Stitts, mstitts@sjgs.org, 713-292-0233
Contact: Julia Shank,
713-292-0338,
jkshank@sjgs.org Ask the Experts: Law
Interested in law? At this event you will learn what areas of law
exist and explore career ideas and opportunities the field has
to offer. You will also get to meet a panel of attorneys and law
enforcement who will be there to share their experiences and
answer questions.
Who: ⓒⓢⓐ
Where: Virtual
Girl Planning Board When: Aug. 7, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Seniors and Ambassadors … We need Contact: Megan Dodd, mdodd@sjgs.org, 713-292-0209
Cost: $5
YOU to help plan an event for … YOU!
Do you have awesome ideas for FUN activities? Have
you ever wanted to help plan an amazingly FANTABULOUS
event for other Girl Scouts your own age? Are YOU ready to Ask the Experts: Health
work hard and stretch your leadership muscles? Would you Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) offers a variety of services
like to be a part of a GIRL PLANNING BOARD? from patient care, education and research for both children and
That’s right! We will be hosting an event just for Seniors women. Join us as we meet with a panel of TCH Executives to
and Ambassadors in 2022 … but we don’t have any idea yet explore a variety of career opportunities in the health industry
what that event will be! That’s where you come in! Join the from an administrator or researcher to a medical professional.
Girl Planning Board, earn Leadership Hours, and help us make These successful leaders are looking forward to sharing their
this event SPECTACULAR! experiences and answering all your questions!
Who: ⓢⓐ Who: ⓒⓢⓐ
When: Monthly Zoom Meetings, starting June 6, Where: Virtual
2 – 3:30 p.m. When: July 27, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free (Pre-register to get the link) Contact: Megan Dodd, mdodd@sjgs.org, 713-292-0209
Contact: Kathy Elliott, kelliott@sjgs.org, 713-292-0257 Cost: $5
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Financial Literacy Workshops
Are you interested in learning how money works? Do you enjoy learning about what money can be used for, what budgets
are and how to make more money? You’re invited to dive into the world of Financial Literacy through completion of these
workshops. Create your own budget and earn badges!
Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org
Workshop Date and Time GS Level Price Location
Brownie Philanthropist Badge Workshop May 14-16 ⓑ $10 Virtual
Daisy Money Counts Badge Worksho May 14-16 ⓓ $5 Virtual
Cadette Comparison Shopping Badge Workshop May 14-16 ⓒ $10 Virtual
Junior Savvy Shopper Badge Workshop May 14-16 ⓙ $10 Virtual
Brownie Money Manager Badge Workshop May 21-23 ⓢ $10 Virtual
Daisy Making Choices Leaf Workshop May 21-23 ⓐ $10 Virtual
Junior Business Owner Badge Workshop May 21-23 ⓙ $13 Virtual
Senior Buying Power Badge Workshop May 21-23 ⓒ $13 Virtual
Ambassador On My own Badge Workshop May 21-23 ⓒ $13 Virtual
Brownie Philanthropist Badge Workshop: Girl Scouts make the Daisy Making Choices: There are things we need and there
works a better place. One way to do that is to make sure everyone's are things we want. Both cost money! Lets find out the
basic needs are met. In this badge, girls will explore basic human difference.
needs and how they can be philanthropists. Junior Business Owner: Do you have a passion for fashion?
Daisy Money Counts: Daisies, did you know that you can use Are you kooky about cooking? Or maybe you’re just wild
money to buy things such as a new toy or new books? Did you also about animals. With this badge, youll find out that it’s possible
know that you can use money to help people too? In this workshop, to turn something you love into a successful business!
we will find out all about money. Come earn your Daisy "Money Senior Buying Power: It might be tomorrow, it might be a
Count's" leaf. year from now, someday you will want to make a big purchase
Cadette Comparison Shopping Badge Workshop: From cardigans that you’ll need up paying for over time. By earning this
to cars, you can buy just about everything online these days. badge, youll understand the long-term impact of making a big
Although online shopping is convenient, there are certain things to
purchase and how you need to be prepared to keep paying for
know so you can make sure that you’re paying a fair price and don’t it long after you’ve started to use it.
fall victim to fraud. Ambassador On My Own: Knowing how to create and stick
Junior Savvy Shopper Badge Workshop: Food and water, clean to a budget is a skill that will help you throughout every stage
clothes, a place to live are things everyone needs. A closet full of of your life, from graduating high school all the way through
shoes, a new desk, tickets to a movie are things people want. Girls your retirement years. Far too many people don’t start thinking
will investigate why they want what they want, learn to decide what about creating a budget until they find themselves deep in
to buy and find out what makes people happy with that they buy. debt. This badge will teach you how to avoid future financial
Brownie Money Manager: Money helps us buy things we need, pitfalls.
like food and clothes. Money also helps us buy things that we want
like video games and movie tickers! Learn the difference between
wants and needs in this badge.
Virtual Cooking Workshops with Amore Kitchen
Join Amore Kitchen’s Chef Angela for these fun virtual workshops. Learn to cook these fabulous meals for your whole family
as you learn from one of the top chefs in the business. Workshops will be virtual and will require parental help depending on
age. Search Amore Kitchen at gssjc.org/activities.
Contact: Heather Vandivort, hvandivort@sjgs.org
May 7: 4:30 p.m. – Mother-Daughter Tea June 8: 4:30 p.m. – Senior Locavore Cooking Class
Mother’s Day is around the corner, so spend some quality time Earn your Seniors Locavore badge with this fun
cooking together. (D-A) Menu: Finger sandwiches, mini maple cooking challenge using mystery ingredients!
scones, hot tea Cost: $32
Cost: $32
June 24: 4 p.m. – “Princess and the Frog”
May 18: 4 p.m. – “Beauty and the Beast” Cooking Class Cooking Class
Be Our Guest as we have fun making two dishes from the movie. Don’t forget to wear your tiara. (D-A) Menu:
Don't forget to wear your tiara. (D-A) Menu: Grey stuff and Princess Tiana’s beignets (French donuts) and gumbo
cheese souffle Cost: $34
Cost: $34
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Entrepreneurship Badge Workshops
Are you interested in Entrepreneurship? Are you thinking of creating your own business in the future? Do you have a creative and
exciting business idea that you’d like to bring to life? You’re invited to dive into the world of Entrepreneurship through completion of
these workshops. Create your own business plan and get started on your way to Entrepreneurship and earn a badge while you’re at it!
Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org
Workshop Date and Time GS Level Price Location
Cadette Business Creator June 4 ⓒ $13 Virtual
Brownie Budding Entrepreneur June 4 ⓑ $13 Virtual
Daisy Toy Business Designer June 4 ⓓ $10 Virtual
Junior Business Jumpstart June 4 ⓙ $13 Virtual
Senior Business Startup June 4 ⓢ $13 Virtual
Ambassador Entrepreneur Accelerator June 4 ⓐ $13 Virtual
Cadette Business Creator badge Workshop: Entrepreneurs are Ambassador Entrepreneur Accelerator Badge Workshop: What
innovative problem solvers. They know how to collaborate and get makes an entrepreneur successful? Vision, passion, flexibility and a
critical feedback to make their ideas even better. Girls will become willingness to rake risks. Perhaps every entrepreneur sees every setback
business creators and learn the skills they need for success in life. Girls as an opportunity for improvement. In this badge, girls will think and
will earn the Cadette Business Creator Badge. act like an entrepreneur as they bring their business vision to life, learn
Brownie Budding Entrepreneur Badge Workshop: An to work as part of a team and motivate people to take a chance on you.
entrepreneur is someone who finds ways to help people and After completing all the badge steps, girls will earn the Entrepreneur
solve problems. They are curious about how things work and see Accelerator Badge
each setback as a chance to make things better. After completing Senior Business Startup: Do you have an idea for a product, service,
all course requirements girls will earn the Brownie Budding or technology that you can turn into a business? Even if you don’t, you
Entrepreneur Badge. can learn the skills to find and develop an idea. Entrepreneurs start with a
Junior Business Jumpstart Badge Workshop: Every entrepreneur process that explores the possibilities of their idea. They often fail before
starts with an idea! Ideas can come from observing your surroundings they succeed and use failure as an important tool to learn and improve.
and being curious how things work. After completing all course
requirements, girls will earn the Junior Business Jumpstart Badge.
Daisy Toy Designer Badge Workshop: An entrepreneur is someone
who comes up with new ways to solve problems and creates a
business. They might improve something that already exists or
make something new. Girls will learn all about what it takes to be
an entrepreneur. After completing all course requirements, girls will
earn the Daisy Toy Designer Badge.
Region Facilitated Events
Regions are the foundation for locally delivered Girl Scout programs that support and serve Cadette, Senior and Ambassador girls, both
those currently engaged as well as new girls looking for an opportunity to connect into the amazing experiences Girl Scouts has to offer.
Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org
Volunteer in Training: For girls who would aMAZE Journey Workshop: Explore the Cadette Financing My Dreams Badge
like to mentor a Daisy, Brownie, Jr or Cd twists and turns of getting along, healthy Workshop: Find out how to research and
group outside of the camp experience. relationships, cliques and stereotypes. You brainstorm dream jobs. Then use what you
When: June 13, 1 – 4 p.m. Cost: $7 will have a fun filled day of examining what learned to present your planning for a dream
Where: Virtual it takes to be a good friend. future. Plus thinking about potential donations
Who: 10th grade and up ⓢⓐ When: June 12, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. to philanthropic groups..
Cost: $20/girl, $3/adult When: June 15, 6 – 8 p.m.
Senior GIRLtopia Journey Workshop: Where: Virtual Who: ⓒ Cost: $5/girl
Envision the world in which you would like Where: Virtual Who: ⓒ
to live. Participants will then create and set a Ambassador Your Voice, Your World:
Power of Advocacy Journey: Learn how Senior Financing My Future Badge
plan in motion to achieve it.
to advocate for issues that are important to Workshop: Find out how to research and
When: June 19, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
brainstorm personal goals and dreams.
Cost: $20/girl, $3/adult Who: ⓢ you. Explore ways to define your issue,
formulate solutions and take steps to create Then use what you learned to present your
Where: Virtual
change in the Your Voice, Your World: The planning for a dream continued educational
Power of Advocacy Leadership Journey. experience. Plus, place all your ideas and
Empowerment and Self Defense Class for
When: June 26, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. findings into a timeline.
Cadettes: Girls will become equipped with
skills to help protect themselves if certain Cost: $20/girl, $3/adult Who: ⓐ When: June 16, 6 – 8 p.m. Cost: $5
Where: Virtual Where: Virtual
situations arise.
Who: ⓢ
When: May 28, 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: All Star Martial Arts, Cypress
Cost: $6/girl; free for adults Who: ⓒ
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Volunteer-In-Training (VIT) Nature Center Workshops
This award is for girls who would like to mentor a Girl Scout Spend some time learning about nature. Our Nature Specialist
Daisy, Brownie, Junior or Cadette group outside of the camp have create a fun interactive virtual programs on great nature
experience. If you’ve completed ninth grade, you’re eligible to topics! A GSSJC Nature Center fun patch will be sent out as well.
earn this award. This leadership course completes one of the There’s one for each program, so you can collect them all!
requirements of this award.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ and their chaperones
Who: ⓢⓐ, grades 10 - 12 Where: Virtually, Hosted by
Where: Virtual
GSSJC Nature Specialist
When: Aug. 1, 1 – 5 p.m.
Cost: $10/girl, free to adults
Cost: $7/girl
Contact: Megan Dodd, mdodd@sjgs.org, 713-292-0209
Birds R Us: Learn about birds in your area and what you can do to
increase the bird population in your backyard.
When: June 26, 3 – 4 p.m.
GSSJC Gay Straight Alliance Going Buggy: Bugs help us in lots of cool ways. Explore the world
Interest Group of bugs and learn more about these little creatures that do so much!
GSSJC's Gay Straight Alliance serves to empower and When: July 31, 3 – 4 p.m.
educate Girl Scouts surrounding LGBTQ+ issues. We will lead Nature Rocks!: Learn about the rock cycle how rocks are made in
inclusive, engaging and educational programming to create fun, delicious way!
a space for Queer and allied leaders within Girl Scouts. This When: May 22, 3 – 4 p.m.
could include a History of Pride patch, troop leader training and
Trees are Tremendous: Find out how awesome trees are! What
teaching scouts how to confront homophobia.
native trees are hanging out in your back yard, what trees are used
If this group interests you, we would love to have you.
for, and what you can do to protect them.
Creator and Gold Award Girl Scout Liv Rubenstein has a won- When: May 15, 3 – 4 p.m.
derful vision for this new interest group. If you are interested,
contact Olivia Rubenstein at orubenstein22@sjs.org or GSLE Going Buggy: Learn all about bugs and insects, create and eat a
Manager Heather Vandivort at hvandivort@sjgs.org. We hope fun snack, and do a buggy craft!
to see you at our next meeting. When: May 29, 3 – 4 p.m.
Fine Arts
Environmental Snap Happy Juniors
The Houston Center of Photography is offering online photography
workshops to fulfill the Digital Photographer badge. The workshops
Virtually Wild Programs will take place in the afternoons on select Saturdays via the online
Let’s get wild and virtually learn about all the outdoors with platform of Zoom. Each session will consist of three weeks with one
different naturalist across the Houston Area. Team up with Brazoria hour of instruction taking place each week. For these workshops,
National Wildlife Refuge, Jesse Jones Nature Center, Galveston an HCP instructor will guide the students through the various
Island, Trinity Bay Discovery Center or Lone Star College – steps needed to achieve the badge, and the instructor will provide
Kingwood. Visit gssjc.org/activities to see detail description. assignments for the Girl Scouts to practice photography skills in
between sessions.
Cost: $4
Contact: Julia Shank, 713-292-0338, jshank@sjgs.org When: Session I: May 8, 15, 22; 11 a.m. – noon
Session II: June 12, 19, 26; 11 a.m. – noon
Workshop Date Time Level Where: Online, Zoom
Drones/Forest Management May 4 4 – 5 p.m. C, S, A Cost: $40 each session (each session consists
Career Exploration/Internships May 6 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. C, S, A of three Saturday classes)
Animal Habitats June 1 4 – 5 p.m. J
Take a Hike June 15 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. D, B, J
Snap Happy-in person
The Houston Center of Photography is offering photography
Be Eco-Friendly Out There June 29 4 – 5 p.m. C, S, A workshops back at their space to help girls earn the Junior
Be Eco-Friendly Out There July 13 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. D, B, J Photographer badge. For these workshops, an HCP instructor will
Coral Reef Tour July 27 4 – 5 p.m. D, B, J guide the students through the various steps needed to achieve the
badge, and work along side the girls to teach them professional
photography skills.
When: June 27 or July 25; 1 – 4 pm
Cost: $56 each session
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