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Community Collaborator Events
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CYT San Diego Presents the Little Mermaid Jr.
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She’s in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."
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Grade(s): |
Family (All) |
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Date/Time: |
Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m., Sunday May 19 at 2 p.m., Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m., Saturday May 25 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Location: |
PB Middle School – 4676 Ingraham Street San Diego, CA 92109 |
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Fee(s): |
$10/person |
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Contact: |
Tanya Tafolla at (619) 588-0206 |
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Website: |
CYT San Diego |
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Encinitas Ballet
Encinitas Ballet Academy presents The Sleeping Beauty ballet. Based upon the French fairytale by Charles Perrault, the ballet is the tale of a beautiful princess cursed by an evil fairy to sleep for 100 years. She can only be awakened by the kiss of a handsome prince. Sleeping Beauty is set to one of Tchaikovsky's finest ballet scores and is a must see performance for the whole family!
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. |
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Location: |
Sherwood Auditorium at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla |
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Fee(s): |
Contact Encinitas Ballet for group discounted prices. Individual tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. When purchasing tickets online, use discount codes of angel for children and friend for adult tickets. |
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Contact: |
Olga Tchekachova at (760) 632-4947 |
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Website: |
Encinitas Ballet |
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Form: |
Click here for flyer |
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Padres Girl Scout Campout Night
Special discounted ticket offer for Girl Scouts of all ages along with their family and friends. Optional opportunity for registered Girl Scouts and female Troop Leaders to participate in a post-game campout on the field. Campout ticket includes post-game snack, movie on the FriarVision screen, and breakfast the next morning. All Girl Scouts attending the game will receive an exclusive Girl Scout Night patch.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Friday, May 31, 7:10pm vs. Toronto Blue Jays |
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Location: |
Petco Park |
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Fee(s): |
$23.50 Field Reserved ($35.50 Expected Average Gate Price)
$17 Field Pavilion ($27.50 Expected Average Gate Price)
$10.50 Upper Reserved ($17 Expected Average Gate Price)
$20 Campout (must be purchased with a discounted game ticket)
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Contact: |
Logan Washburn at (619) 795-5137 |
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2013 Girl Scout Night flyer |
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Sesame Street Live – Can’t Stop Singing
Free item for every Girl Scout. Children 1 & up are required to purchase a ticket. Great event for Daisy Girl Scouts and younger siblings
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Grade(s): |
Family (All) |
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Date/Time: |
Sat. June 15 at 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sun. June 16 at 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Order Deadline: June 10th |
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Location: |
Valley View Casino Center (formerly Sports Arena) 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 |
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Fee(s): |
$9.50-$21.50 (regular price $14.50 - $26.50). Additional cost for parking is $15 per car. |
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Contact: |
Group Sales at (619) 308-4311 |
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Website: |
Sesame Street Printable Mail-in Order Form |
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Buy online ticketmaster fees apply |
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HOW TO BUY TICKETS
1. Mail-in order form with check (one check please) Printable Mail in Order Form (no ticketmaster fees)
2. Buy online at www.ticketmaster.com with Promo Code: SCOUT (tickemaster fees apply)
3. Charge 10 or more tickets contact Group Sales at 619-308-4311, Fax form to 619-224-3010 or email groups@thevalleyviewcc.com (no ticketmaster fees)
Tickets are subject to availability. Order quickly to get best seats |
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Present: Built to Amaze
Free Patch for Girl & Boy Scouts. Arrive 90 Minutes early to visit the Animal Open House and 1 hour early for the All Access Pre-Show. Kids 2 & up are required to purchase a ticket. Great event for all ages.
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Grade(s): |
Family (All) |
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Date/Time: |
Thu. Aug 8 at 7 p.m. – Opening Night; $12.50 - LL/Loge or $9.50 – Terrace (available thru group sales)
Fri. Aug 9 at 11 a.m. - Friday Matinee; $16.50 - LL/Loge - Promo Code: SGRP14; $9.50 - Terrace – available thru group sales
Fri. Aug 9 at 7 p.m.; $18.50 - LL/Loge or $12.50 Terrace – Promo Code: SGRP7
Sat. Aug 10 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. or Sun. Aug 11 at 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; $20.50 - LL/Loge or $14.50 - Terrace - Promo Code: SGRP5
Order Deadline: August 4th
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Location: |
Valley View Casino Center (formerly Sports Arena) 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 |
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Fee(s): |
$9.50-$20.50 (regular price $19.50 - $25.50). Additional cost for parking is $15 per car. |
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Contact: |
Group Sales at (619) 308-4311 |
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Website: |
Girl Scout Ringling Brothers Street Printable Mail-in Order Form |
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Form: |
Buy online ticketmaster fees apply |
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HOW TO BUY TICKETS
1. Mail in order form with check (one check please) Printable Mail in Order Form (no ticketmaster fees)
2. Buy online at www.ticketmaster.com with Promo Codes above: SGRPCH, SGRP14, SGRP7, SGRP5 (tm fees apply)
3. Charge 10 or more tickets contact Group Sales at 619-308-4311, Fax form to 619-224-3010 or email groups@thevalleyviewcc.com (no ticketmaster fees)
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Ongoing Community Events
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Kayak the 7 Caves & Earn a BCU Paddlesport Start Certificate!
San Diego Bike & Kayak Tours, Inc. in La Jolla Shores offers Girl Scout activities including the BCU Paddlesport Start Certificate program with an adventurous Kayak Tour to the 7 Caves and an introductory ocean kayaking lesson.
Girls Scouts will learn kayaking basics, paddling techniques, ocean awareness and equipment safety. Girls will paddle in double kayaks to the sea in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and will likely see sea lions, leopard sharks, Garibaldi and even the occasional dolphin. Girls will also learn about coastal preservation and ocean-related careers. Successful completion of this activity also merits a British Canoe Union Paddlestart Certificate issued by BCU certified coaches at San Diego Bike & Kayak Tours, Inc.
Girls 7 years old and up.
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Grade(s): |
Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8), Senior (grades 9-10), Ambassador (grades 11-12) |
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Date/Time: |
Monday - Friday by reservation. Reservations required; subject to availability and blackout dates; other restrictions may apply.
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Location: |
2158 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, Ca 92037 / Look for the Red Awning! (La Jolla);
1201 First Ave., suite 215 Coronado, CA 92118 / Ferry Landing Kayak Center (Coronado)
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Fee(s): |
$20 per person in double kayaks + 10% city fee |
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Website: |
San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours |
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Kupiec Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Fun Patch
Kupiec Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry welcomes all Girl Scout Troops to a fun, interactive lesson in orthodontics while earning a tooth fun patch. Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Senior and Ambassadors get a behind the scenes look at our office. Girls will get a hands-on experience with how to make a great “impression” by becoming an orthodontist for the day and creating great smiles! We also show the importance of diagnostic procedures with the latest digital technology as well as interesting facts about dental health from brushing, flossing and stages of growth in dental anatomy. Our primary focus is for your girls to discover, connect and take action in our community.
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Grade(s): |
Family (All) |
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Date/Time: |
By appointment on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. |
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Location: |
Kupiec Orthodontics -16236 San Dieguito Road Suite 2-22, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 |
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Contact: |
Cindy at (858) 255-7800 |
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Sew Inspired
Sew Inspired stitch lounge is a modern version of your Grandma’s “Sewing Circle.” The atmosphere is infused with fun, friendship, and fashion…with a little hard work thrown in! The projects chosen for group instruction are always fashion forward and are made using a mix of hand sewing, sewing machines, fabric, trim, and design composition. Projects are geared for successful execution and same-day wearability. No experience necessary. All ages are welcome!
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
See class schedule or make an appointment |
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Location: |
531 Encinitas Blvd Suite 103, Encinitas, CA, 92024 |
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Fee(s): |
$25/person |
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Contact: |
Laura Prince at (760) 908-7853 |
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Website: |
Sew Inspired |
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StudentsLive
StudentsLive’s ongoing commitment is to create highly effective, interactive, and engaging workshops, events, and programs for audiences of all ages in partnership with the best theater our country has to offer, Broadway.
WICKED “Defy Your Own Gravity” Experience on Broadway!
Saturday, June 8, 2013 --Workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. –Performance at 2:00 p.m. Learn about the characters and complexity found in Wicked in a workshop led by StudentsLive Broadway Teaching Artists and a Wicked Cast Member!
Package Pricing: $197 (Orchestra/Front Mezzanine), $157 (Mid-Mezzanine), $147 (Rear-Mezzanine). Prices include workshop, performance ticket, access to interactive resource guide.
Circle of Life LIVE MasterClass!
Saturday September 28, 2013-- Prices and deadline to register coming soon!
Workshop: 10:00 am to 12:00pm*
2:00 p.m. matinee performance of Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway
Discover the themes and history of the show, be part of an exciting vocal workshop of “The Circle Of Life” led by both a Lion King Cast and Creative Team Member, and participate in a Q&A session with the show’s Guest Artists!
Packages available: Front/Mid-Mezzanine and Rear Mezzanine. Study guide materials available upon registration and request. LIMITED RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE. Patches available upon request.
Newsies: King of New York, Live! LIVE MasterClass!
Saturday October 19, 2013- Prices and deadline to register coming soon!
Workshop: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. matinee performance of NEWSIES on Broadway
Join StudentsLive! Teaching Artists and Broadway Guest Artists in a high-energy workshop! First, discover what takes to be a newsboy, both on stage and back in the 1920’s. Learn music and choreography from the show with a Broadway Cast Member. Afterwards, share your questions and learn “behind-the-scenes” secrets in a “News-worthy Q&A”. LIMITED RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE. Patches available upon request.
Cinderella: “Does The Glass Slipper Fit?!” MasterClass!
Saturday November 16, 2013- Deadline To Register- March 25, 2013
Workshop: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. matinee performance of Cinderella on Broadway
Enter the magical world of the newly opened musical, CINDERELLA, with StudentsLive. Learn music and choreography from the show with a Broadway Cast Member, then share your questions and learn “behind-the-scenes” secrets in a “Fantastical Q&A”.
Packages available: Orchestra Front Mezzanine: $149 and Mid-Mezzanine: $109. LIMITED RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE. Patches available upon request.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Varies by program |
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Location: |
New York City |
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Fee(s): |
Varies by program |
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Patches: |
Available upon request |
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Website: |
StudentsLive |
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Positive Action Community Theatre (PACT) Volunteer Opportunity
PACT has an on-going need for volunteers at its inclusive performing arts workshops in Encinitas for peers with and without disabilities. Most of those we serve with disabilities have autism. Perfect for first time volunteers, girls model self esteem, cooperation, fitness, and creativity just by being themselves and enjoying high quality performing arts workshops with their peers of all abilities. Programs offered on Saturday afternoons in 8-week cycles. Volunteers are asked to attend as many of the 8 sessions as possible. Daisy through Ambassador age levels needed. Check our website for the next cycle of programs.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing; please see website for next 8-week cycle |
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Location: |
Dance North County in Encinitas |
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Fee(s): |
none |
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Contact: |
Kathryn Campion at (760) 815-8512 |
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Website: |
PACT |
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San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Girl Scouts of all ages can earn requirements towards animal-related Journey badges through our fun and interactive programs. Programs include “3 Cheers for Animals!” for Daisies, “Pets” for Brownies, “Animal Habitats” and “Super Shelter Makers” for Juniors, and “Animal Helpers” for Cadettes. Also, our unique Playful Paws program offers all levels of scouts the opportunity to create behavioral enrichment items for our adoptable animals while practicing community service and leadership skills. The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA campuses are the only locations where scouts can participate in the Playful Paws program and earn the Playful Paws patch. All Girl Scout programs include a tour, learning activity, and a special animal interaction!
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Year-round, 7 days a week . Please call for reservations. |
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Location: |
Programs are offered at both our Central Campus- Gaines Street in San Diego and North Campus- Airport Road in Oceanside. Call for locations. |
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Fee(s): |
$10 per child, including siblings |
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Contact: |
Annie Petersen, Ed.D. at (619) 243-3432 |
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Website: |
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA |
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Positive Action Community Theatre (PACT)
PACT offers theatre and dance workshops to children and teens that encourage self-esteem, fitness cooperation, and creativity. We will come to your troop meeting for a 1 ½ hour workshop in theatre, or dance, or a combination of both. We utilize mostly improvisational activities in our theatre workshops. Dance workshops teach Latin, Hip Hop, Motown, and other popular dance steps.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing |
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Location: |
Your troop meeting or at Dance North County in Encinitas |
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Fee(s): |
$15 per girl, 10 minimum |
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Contact: |
Kathryn Campion at (760) 815-8512 |
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Toby Wells YMCA Gymnastics
Troops are invited to take gymnastics classes at the Toby Wells YMCA’s fully functional gym. Girls will experience the bars, beam, floor, vault, tumble track, and foam pit. They can earn a badge or just come to have fun.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing |
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Location: |
5105 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 |
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Fee(s): |
$5 per child |
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Contact: |
Rebecca Floyd at (619) 666-2256 |
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Fusionglass Company Gallery & Studio
Fusionglass Company offers troops a unique opportunity to create jewelry and decorative items using fusible Dichroic glass, a space age material developed for NASA and now used in the ages old tradition of glass making. Fusionglass Company takes pride in providing a creative and safe environment for girls to let their imaginations run wild. Gallery and studio tours with a knowledgeable artist are also available.
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Grade(s): |
Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8), Senior (grades 9-10), Ambassador (grades 11-12) |
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Date/Time: |
Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. by appointment |
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Location: |
8872 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942 |
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Fee(s): |
$15 per participant |
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Contact: |
Debbie Solan at (619) 461-4440 |
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Old Fliegler's Farm
Old Fliegler's Farm in Fallbrook offers an exciting hands-on farm adventure where troops can get to know our animals up close and personal, create crafts, harvest seasonal fruit, enjoy a healthy lunch and learn about one of our many educational topics like organic gardening or sustainable living.
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Grade(s): |
Daisy (grades K-1), Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5) |
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Date/Time: |
Every day by appointment |
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Location: |
4332 Los Vecinos, Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
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Fee(s): |
$25/person (four-hour adventure) |
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Contact: |
Arlene Fliegler at (760) 728-1865 |
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Website: |
Old Fliegler's Farm |
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Robin's Dance
Dance Class
Girls will learn basic dance techniques in jazz, hip-hop, ballet and modern styles, incorporating basic movements into fun and easy dance routines. Participants will also learn proper stretching techniques to increase balance, flexibility and coordination. Plus, they'll have a change to choreograph their own routines while learning team-work, self-expression and creativity. Class length times vary from one to two hours, depending on age.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Friday afternoons and any time on Saturdays |
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Location: |
Various (depending on the location of the group) |
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Fee(s): |
$5-$10 (depending on the number of participants) |
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Contact: |
Robin Brumley at (619) 823-5936 |
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Website: |
www.RobinsDance.com |
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Schedule two weeks in advance. |
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Art a la Carte
Budding artists of all ages enjoy a creative environment where they can explore the world of art, imagination and fun. The outdoor studio offers endless possibilities while lending a helping hand with journeys and patches.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels, Family (All) |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing, year-round, weekends and weekdays as available |
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Location: |
349 N. Highway 101, Solana Beach, 92075 or we will come to your troop meeting |
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Fee(s): |
$10-15 (depending on project and size of group) |
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Contact: |
Jasmine Alvarado at (760) 710-1633 |
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Website: |
www.artalacarte101.com |
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Art Around the World
Explore the art, culture, and history of Mexico, Asia, South America, Europe and Russia through creative art projects.
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Grade(s): |
Daisy (grades K-1), Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8) |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing, year-round, weekends and weekdays as available |
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Location: |
Troop meeting place |
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Fee(s): |
$10-$18 (depending on project and number of girls) |
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Contact: |
Doreen Schonbrun at (619) 459-2401 or (858) 450-9933 |
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artFORM
Where creative re-use takes shape!
Art FORM (Found Objects Recycled Materials) is a nonprofit 501c3 that provides arts education with creative reuse to schools and the community for little or no cost; makes recycled materials accessible for projects; and helps students discover an art form that promotes ingenuity and creative problem solving. Art FORM's primary goal is for the surplus of clean reusable scraps to meet the deficiency in arts education in both schools and the community. Troops can explore creative re-use materials and the many ways they can be used in projects for school and everyday life. Plus, they'll make a project to take home. Participants are also encouraged to bring recycled materials to sort at workshops for future use by local children and teachers. Art projects (made individually, with a partner or in a small group) vary, based on materials and group-skill level. Art FORM was founded by Erin Pennell, Teaching Artist, and owner of The Rare Hare Studio.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing |
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Location: |
3316 Adams Avenue, Ste. B, San Diego, CA 92116 |
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Fee(s): |
Very low-cost to no-cost (sliding scale) |
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Contact: |
Erin Pinnell at (619) 795-0013 |
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Website: |
artformsandiego.org |
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Child and Babysitter Safety Class
Girl Scouts ages 11 and up learn how to become reliable babysitters in this fun, hands-on class designed to prepare them for real-life situations. Lessons include performing infant care skills on dolls and manikins. Topics include home and child safety, discipline, infant care, bedtime, CPR, pediatric first aid and how to handle choking.
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Grade(s): |
Cadette (grades 6-7-8), Senior (grades 9-10), Ambassador (grades 11-12) |
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Date/Time: |
By appointment; check Girl Scouts community partner schedule,
sdgirlscouts.org/community
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Fee(s): |
$45 (includes American Safety & Health Institute booklet, babysitter and CPR certifications and starter first aid kit) |
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Contact: |
Sue Lockhart at (858) 344-0475 |
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Website: |
www.lockhart-training.com |
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ArtReach
To paraphrase the words of artist William Morris, ArtReach believes in "art for all." Through hands-on visual art workshops at K-6 schools and other youth organizations, professional artists empower young people to create original art in a variety of media while introducing a progression of skills. The result is an environment where participants think, create and succeed "big," often prompting them to declare," I didn't know I could do that!"
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Grade(s): |
Daisy (grades K-1), Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8) |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing |
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Location: |
Troop meeting place or at a Girl Scout program center. |
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Fee(s): |
$15; minimum of 15 girls per workshop; multiple troops welcome; discounts available for groups over 25
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Contact: |
Judy Berman Silbert at (858) 449-0790 (mobile), (619) 615-1090 |
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Other: |
Reserve at least one month in advance. Available for grades K-6. |
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Classics 4 Kids
Orchestra concerts and educational programs
The Classics Philharmonic and special guest artists perform works by a variety of composers at the Balboa Theatre. At interactive concerts designed to engage and inspire young audiences, girls will learn interesting stories about the music, composers and instruments. Helps fulfill the requirements of the Musician badge.
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Grade(s): |
Daisy (grades K-1), Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5) |
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Date/Time: |
Various |
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Fee(s): |
Varies; discounts for groups of 10 or more |
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Contact: |
Information at (619) 231-2311 |
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Website: |
www.classics4kids.com |
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Dance & Company Performing Art Studio
This full-spectrum dance studio offers classes and workshops for ages two to adult in genres such as ballet, tap, jazz, modern, contemporary hip hop, yoga, Pilates and zumba. Girl Scouts can earn badges and patches.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing, year-round, weekends and weekdays (see schedule on website) |
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Location: |
6635 Flanders Drive, San Diego, 92121 |
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Contact: |
Inquiries at (858) 750-3021 |
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Website: |
www.danceandcompany.net |
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Other: |
Registration at studio. |
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Family Kayak Adventure Center
Enjoy three-hour kayaking adventures and weekend kayak camping trips at special rates. Sessions includes properly fitted life vests, safety and paddling training from certified instructors and the use of stable, two-person recreational kayaks in the protected waters of a lake or bay. Bay paddle guides point out local wildlife and marine mammals (dolphins and sea lions) and a variety of ships, such as research vessels, cargo ships, submarines and house boats, along the marinas. Lake tours cover the history of dams and reservoirs, water quality and conservation efforts, as well as how habitats support wildlife such as birds, fish, deer and coyotes.
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Grade(s): |
Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8), Senior (grades 9-10), Ambassador (grades 11-12) |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing, year-round, weekends and weekdays as available |
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Location: |
Shelter Island Beach, San Diego Bay, Glorietta Park, Coronado Island; Lake Murray, Lake Hodges, Lower Otay Lake and Lake Morena
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Fee(s): |
$22 for three-hour sessions; weekend campouts $79 per person plus campsite fees |
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Contact: |
Marie Humphrey, American Canoe Association certified kayaking instructor at (619) 282-3520 |
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Website: |
www.familykayak.com |
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Available to grades 4-12 and adults; no previous experience needed. |
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Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
Gardener for a Day
Come visit us at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center in National City to plan your dream garden and work toward your Gardener badge. Tour our organic garden, meet our chickens and find out what plants need to thrive so you can give them everything they need to do well in your own garden. Classes typically last two hours.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
By appointment |
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Location: |
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, 2525 N Ave., National City, 91950 |
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Fee(s): |
$10 (20 girl minimum) |
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Contact: |
Diana Bergman at (619) 434-4281 |
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Website: |
www.olivewoodgardens.org |
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Adult classes available. |
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Pelly's Mini Golf and the Del Mar Golf Center
Brownies and Juniors enjoy a fun and educational opportunity. Enjoy a round of mini golf and learn about water and environmental stewardship along the way. The Pelly's Pod program supports the WOW Journey and the Get Moving Journey.
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Grade(s): |
Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5) |
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Date/Time: |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays by reservation |
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Contact: |
Holly Baker at (858) 755-1161, ext. 2402 |
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Website: |
Pelly's Mini Golf Landing Page |
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The Rare Hare Studio
The Rare Hare Studio offers art classes to children and families, introducing a wide variety of materials and techniques. Students are encouraged to explore supplies and tools freely, as well as to participate in guided lessons. Lessons include basic artistic elements such as line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value, as well as design concepts. F.A.I.R. (Fostering Artistic Ingenuity w/Recycling) classes focus on the integration of recycled and repurposed items into the creative process. Environmental awareness is increased by turning normally discarded items that impact San Diego landfills into functional and creative art projects. Rare Hare Studio can create tailor-made lessons for troops based on areas of interest.
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San Diego History Center Programs
Brownies can earn Hiker and Senses badges, while Junior Girl Scouts can earn Playing the Past and Flower badges, among other hands-on, educational activities. Upon completion of the popular "Nighttime Adventure at the Museum" overnight, Junior Girl Scouts also qualify for the California proficiency badge. Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes looking to complete aspects of their Journeys will find a multitude of resources through a variety of custom-designed Girl Scout programs. Single programs and overnights are available at both of the center's sites (the San Diego History Center Museum in Balboa Park and the JunĂpero Serra Museum in Presidio Park).
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Grade(s): |
Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8) |
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Date/Time: |
Year-round, by reservation |
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Location: |
San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Ste. 3, San Diego, 92101; and JunĂpero Serra Museum, 2727 Presidio Drive, San Diego, 92103
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Fee(s): |
Single youth programs $7-$10; specialized badge programs, $20; overnight, $60; Outreach, $125 for a maximum of 40 children
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Contact: |
Coralle Cowan, museum educator/scout programs specialist at (619) 232-6203, ext. 129 |
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Website: |
San Diego History Center Children and Youth Programs |
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Deadline: Program workshops and overnights require advance reservation (overnight
registration and release forms due one week prior to the first day of the program)
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Wild Wonders
Girl Scouts are invited to come take a walk on the wild side at Wild Wonders' 10-acre, wildlife education center! Staff biologists will introduce participants to four-legged, no-legged, feathered and furred teachers from all over the world with a behind-the-scenes interactive tour, or schedule an outreach program and our biologists will bring wildlife to you. Each activity is designed to inspire and educate girls on how to be better stewards for our environment. Girls get "up close and personal" with kinkajous from Central America, porcupines from North America and even a South African cheetah!
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Play It Safe
Participants benefit from fun, age-appropriate lessons about stranger awareness, abduction defense and how to deal with "Queen Bees" and bullies. Using role-play and simple techniques, Play It Safe teaches girls to be aware of their surroundings, project confidence, use voice, trust their intuition and set boundaries. Students will practice with mock bullies and strangers.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels, Family (All) |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing |
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Contact: |
Tracie Arlington at (619) 723-0036 |
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Website: |
www.playitsafedefense.com |
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Clinics scheduled for:
Balboa Program Center on March 10 or May 5;
Escondido Program Center on April 14;
North Coastal Service Center on April 28 |
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Helen Woodward Animal Center Animal Education Tours
Helen Woodward Animal Center offers troops a variety of hands-on learning opportunities which support the bond between humans and animals by nurturing knowledge, compassion, and respect toward all living things. Girls can enjoy encounters with animals of all shapes and sizes while working to complete journey or badge requirements. Helen Woodward Animal Center's educational programs can be customized to fit troop needs.
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Grade(s): |
Family (All) |
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Date/Time: |
By appointment, contact Helen Woodward Animal Center to schedule. |
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Location: |
6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 |
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Fee(s): |
$7-$10 per Girl Scout |
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Contact: |
Education@animalcenter.org at (858) 756-4117, ext. 318 |
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Website: |
Helen Woodward Animal Center |
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Karate Fitness Now
Karate Fitness Now located in Oceanside/Vista, offers several activities for troop meetings, which include learning the importance of self-defense and how to apply what they learn should a situation be presented. This is also a great opportunity for girls to obtain a badge for their participation; all while having fun and creating lasting memories with their troop-mates. For girls in grades K-12.
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Grade(s): |
Family (All) |
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Date/Time: |
Please contact Karate Fitness Now to schedule a troop workshop. Workshops are 1.5 hours.
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Location: |
3509 Cannon Road E3, Oceanside, CA 92056 |
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Fee(s): |
$25 (plus the cost of badge) |
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Contact: |
Lisa Woods at (760) 727-2120 |
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Expressions Dance & Movement Center
Express Yourself!
Our dance studio offers affordable dance classes & workshops to all Girl Scout levels in genres such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, tumbling & zumba or a combination. We can tailor the workshop to meet your needs. Girl Scouts can earn a fun patch or dance badge.
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Date/Time: |
By appointment |
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Location: |
9225 Carlton Hills #28 Santee, CA 92071 |
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Fee(s): |
$10/girl (12 girl minimum) |
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Contact: |
Darcy or Theresa at (619) 596-3362 |
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Outside the Lens--Explore the World of Digital Photography
Any Girl Scout can learn how to take a great photograph with the help of Outside the Lens! Smile for your close-up as we learn how to take creative self-portraits with our "Here I Am" project. Zoom in to learn digital techniques used by the pros and expand your creativity as you master the Elements of Design. Explore the world around you through the lens of a camera!
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Make your own movie! Have you always wanted to be an on-camera star? Or, do you want to take creative control behind the camera? Outside the Lens will teach you how to write your own script and watch it come to life. Learn how to storyboard, create a stop-motion movie or even practice your interviewing skills.
Your images or movies will leave your friends and family wondering just how you did it! Each workshop includes all requirements necessary to receive an OTL Photographer or OTL Videographer patch. Contact us for information on meeting requirements for Girl Scout Journeys or new Girls Guide to Girl Scouting Badges.
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Date/Time: |
M-F, flexible times to work around school schedule Saturday and Sundays, call to schedule. Typical workshop length is 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Location: |
At your troop meeting or come to our media lab in Liberty Station! |
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Fee(s): |
$12 per girl per hour, minimum 10 girls needed for workshop.
Fee includes workshop session, use of OTL equipment and one printed image.
Special Outside the Lens patch can be ordered for an additional $5/student.
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Contact: |
Merima Helic |
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Other: |
Website: www.outsidethelens.org |
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Pueblo Indian Pottery Class
Girls can experience a unique and cultural approach to pottery, as well as create personalized jewelry. Activities include working with clay and learning to make animal pinch pots, coiled pots and medallions to wear as jewelry, all in the traditional style and technique of the Pueblo Indian potters. Customized classes can be tailored to fulfill badge and Journey requirements for girls of all ages. Participants create and decorate their own wearable and decorative works of art for the potter to fire in a kiln. Classes typically last two to two-and-a-half hours and include an optional video viewing of Pueblo potters creating their magnificent art.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
By appointment |
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Location: |
Troop meeting place |
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Fee(s): |
$38 per girl (10 girl minimum). Fee includes clay, materials, firing and potter's transportation costs. |
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Contact: |
Sandy King Martin, master potter at (760) 942-7496 |
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Website: |
www.skmpottery.com |
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Website includes information about classes as well as pictures of Sandy's work and the unique learning experiences she shared with the Pueblo potters of New Mexico for over 30 years and now passes on to Girl Scouts.
Adult classes also available. |
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Rawhide Ranch Traditional Weekend Program
A ranch tradition for almost 50 years! The program can accommodate individual troops as well as Service Units of up to 100 people. Includes a 2-night stay with up to 6 meals, classes in animal and horse science, vaulting (gymnastics on horseback), beginner riding instruction, animal care time, plus evening activities and campfire. The traditional weekend program ends with a horse/animal show in which all campers participate. ACA & CHA accredited. For more ranch info visit our website.
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Date/Time: |
To make a reservation contact the ranch at 760-758-0083 x0. Program dates are available September through May. |
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Location: |
6987 W. Lilac Road, Bonsall CA 92003 |
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Fee(s): |
2012-13 rate is currently $190 per person (youth and adults). Payment schedule: $250 non-refundable deposit due within one month of scheduling. Final payment and final confirmed number of spaces reserved are due 90 days prior to your event date. |
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Contact: |
info@rawhideranch.com at (760) 758-0083 x0, Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30 p.m. |
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Website: |
www.rawhideranch.com |
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Sebesta's Rocking K Ranch
Horse Fan and Horse Rider Events
Spend 2-6 hours enjoying a hands-on experience with beautiful and gentle horses in the heart of San Diego County. Sebesta's Rocking K Ranch is located on the west end of Ramona, a short 20 minutes from Poway, Escondido, La Mesa and Lakeside areas. Sebesta's Rocking K Ranch has provided horse-related programs for over 400 Girl Scouts in San Diego since 2008.
The 2-hour long Horse Fun program is designed for Daisy level and up who want to do everything but ride a horse. This program covers horse care inside and out, equipment usage, behavior, and establishing ground control. The girls experience hands-on grooming and handling of the horses throughout this program.
The 3+ hour long Horseback Riding program focuses on learning how to ride. The Horseback Riding program is appropriate for Daisies (who will be ponied), Brownies, and higher level troops who want to ride independently. Both programs compliment and blend harmoniously for a day of horse-related learning and fun.
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Date/Time: |
Offered year round and by appointment only.
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Location: |
Sebesta's Rocking K Ranch, Ramona, CA |
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Fee(s): |
$30 for Horse Fun, $50 for Horseback Riding, with enrollment in both programs receiving a 10% discount. All tuition includes bottled water, snacks, portfolio of horse-related educational materials, certificate and fun patch |
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Contact: |
Kimberly Sebesta at (760) 579-1260 |
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Website: |
www.sebestasrockingk.com |
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All of our programs comply with Girl Scout San Diego's Safety Activity Checkpoints. Brownie level and higher troops participating in the Horseback Riding program will be riding independently in the arena. Daisy level troops ride only while being led by a ground assistant. Shoes or boots with a 1" heel, long pants and a helmet are required.
For more information about Sebesta's Rocking K Ranch, please visit our website. |
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SD UNITED Training Center
By means of elite coaching within our elite facility we teach the sport of gymnastics and parkour to children of all ages. We provide activities for troops that practice Girl Scout principles through physical activity, challenges, and team building! Call us today for proposed troop activities and/or class information!
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
All Year! |
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Location: |
7698 Miramar Rd. San Diego, CA 92126 |
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Fee(s): |
$10.00/child |
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Contact: |
Kelly Anderson at (858) 586-0655 |
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Lions, Tigers, and Bears
Go on a safari without ever leaving San Diego! Lions Tigers & Bears (LTB) is a non-profit rescue facility that provides a lifelong safe haven for 17 species including Bengal tigers, African lions, bobcats, an African serval, a mountain lion and a leopard, as well as a variety of ranch and farm animals.
Did you know that the trade in exotic animals is second only to the trade in illegal drugs and weapons? Did you know that there are more tigers living in captivity today than in the wild? To make that terrible fact worse, consider this - most of them live in unspeakably horrific conditions. Lions, Tigers & Bears provides safety and comfort in a place where great cats are loved and where Girl Scouts can develop awareness of issues faced by these beautiful animals.
Visit LTB to learn about all of their rescued animals, conservation, interacting with wild versus domestic animals, and responsible farming of the land or animals in human care. LTB offer interactive visits, games and activities for all ages.
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Date/Time: |
By appointment |
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Location: |
Alpine (directions and gate entry code sent with confirmation) |
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Fee(s): |
$10 donation per participant |
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Contact: |
Lions Tigers & Bears at (619) 659-8078 |
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Website: |
www.lionstigersandbears.org |
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All Smiles Tooth Fairy Workshop
All Smiles female dentistry group invites Girl Scouts to a Tooth Fairy workshop. Girls visit a working dental office and learn about the importance of oral hygiene. Girls will get a hands-on experience with the instruments to see how they keep teeth strong. Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors get a basic introduction to oral hygiene and learn the importance of a healthy diet. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors learn how to treat dental emergencies and also get to see that girls can do anything they put their minds to.
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Grade(s): |
All |
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Date/Time: |
By appointment on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday |
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Location: |
All Smiles Children's Dentistry, 2325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista |
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Fee(s): |
Free |
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Contact: |
Courtney at (760) 734-4400 |
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Learn & Have Fun at the Microsoft Store
Bring your troop
The Microsoft Store has designed no-cost fun and educational classes for all levels. This is a unique opportunity for students to explore cutting edge technology alongside our experts. Whether you’re
 interested in making movies, designing presentations, or simply mastering the basics, we have the perfect set of immersive activities for your group.
The following workshops are available for Girl Scouts ages 8-13:
Digital Movie Madness
Unleash your creativity and take on the world of movie making. Become your own producer, director, animator, and designer. Choose a background scene, write a narrative for your story, develop characters, add filters, transitions, music, titles, and ending credits. Then get ready to share your masterpiece and impress your family and friends.
Digital Art Smarts
Learn how to use a digital camera’s settings to create great shots. Then edit these photos, adjusting lighting and colors and adding filters. Create unique art by transforming your photos into a collage and building an interactive world with Photosynth. Make yourself into art, too—then share it with the world using blogging software.
Office Unleashed
Microsoft Office is more than just book reports and schedules— you can get creative and learn along the way. Engage in fun activities like writing a short story in Microsoft Word, creating a word search in Excel, building an animated slide show in PowerPoint, and designing postcards you can send to your friends in Publisher.
Game Masters
Become the master of your own gaming world. Learn how to program, design, and produce your own video games and then share them with friends. Get the satisfaction of creating, programming, and developing games for yourself while learning important skills that may inspire you to work with computers in the future.
All sessions cover PC and internet safety. Let Me Know (LMK), a partnership between the Girl Scouts of the USA and Windows, provides parents and girls with tips, tools and resources to help keep their families safer online.
Explore the possibilities
Our store becomes an interactive, hands-on technology classroom, where campers learn by doing. From  mainstream products, like Windows 7, to proprietary projects, like Microsoft Surface and our touch-enabled movie screen, campers will have an opportunity to explore a playground of technology. Want something new and different? After a quick consultation, the Microsoft Store team will develop and customize curriculum that best meets the needs of your troop.
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Grade(s): |
Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8) |
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Date/Time: |
By appointment, any day of the week |
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Location: |
Microsoft Retail Store, Fashion Valley Mall, 7007 Friars Road, Suite 324, San Diego |
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Fee(s): |
Free |
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Contact: |
sdms@microsoft.com at (619) 849-5872 |
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American Liver Foundation presents Love Your Liver Youth Educational Program
Love Your Liver is a free interactive liver wellness program targeted toward elementary, middle and high school students. The program educates students about the liver and the actions they can take to maximize their liver health and prevent liver disease.
There are over 100 different types of liver disease. Liver disease does not discriminate and currently affects over 30 million people (one in 10). Furthermore, more than 6 million children in the United States have a condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that, if left untreated, can lead to liver failure. Only with education, a healthy diet and exercise, can NAFLD be reversed. Despite the potentially devastating effects of liver-related diseases, most people know little or nothing about them. Education is key and the American Liver Foundation is here to help! It is never too late to start taking care of your liver.
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Grade(s): |
8 and up |
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Date/Time: |
By appointment |
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Location: |
Varies, your choice |
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Fee(s): |
Free |
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Contact: |
Kristin Luton at (619) 291-5483 |
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Puppetry and Storytelling
Girls learn to craft their own puppets and use storytelling techniques to perform their own puppet shows. Girls will earn a fun patch. Instructor will commute to troop meetings for workshops; electricity must be available at site.
Workshop #1 - Girls learn puppetry and storytelling techniques and create a finger puppet. Duration 1 1/4 hours.
Workshop #2 - Girls craft their own 15-inch puppets, learn puppetry techniques, and prepare a portable puppet show. Duration is 1 1/2 hours.
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Location: |
Your troop meeting location |
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Fee(s): |
Workshop #1 - $12.50/girl, 10 girl minimum; Workshop #2 - $17.50/girl, 10 girl minimum. Program fee includes materials. |
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Contact: |
Nancy Moore at (858) 354-5979 |
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10 girls minimum. $15 travel fee applies if instructor commutes over 25 miles roundtrip. |
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Looking for a fun and fulfilling service project?
Brighten the lives of children with cancer by creating handmade pillowcases!
ConKerr Cancer San Diego's mission is to provide colorful pillowcases for children in San Diego hospitals, the Ronald McDonald House, pediatric hospice, and the American Cancer Society summer camps for children with cancer, and their siblings. Girl Scouts who sew or are willing to learn can make colorful, fun themed pillowcases to donate to pediatric cancer patients.
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Contact: |
Kimberly Keil at (858) 354-5373 |
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Website: |
Conkerr Cancer |
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Go to our website for more information about the program and instructions for creating the pillowcases. |
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Gymnastics Lessons
The Toby Wells Gymnastics Center would like to offer 55 minute classes to any troop who wishes to experience a gymnastics class. You can earn a badge or just come to have fun. Girls will get to experience the bars, beam, vault, floor, tumble track, and foam pit. Classes are offered in fully functional gym.
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Grade(s): |
K-12 |
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Date/Time: |
Monday - Saturday Call to schedule |
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Location: |
Toby Wells YMCA, 5105 Overland Ave. SD CA 92123 |
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Fee(s): |
$5 per participant |
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Contact: |
Rebecca Floyd at (619) 666-2256 |
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Escondido Humane Society
Girls Scouts of all ages are invited to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Escondido Humane Society. They have the opportunity to get "up close" with traditional pets such as dogs, cats, bunnies and hamsters, along with less familiar animals such as snakes, lizards and even tarantulas! Meets requirements for various badges.
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Grade(s): |
All Levels |
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Date/Time: |
Various; reservations required |
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Location: |
Escondido Humane Society, 3450 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, 92027 |
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Fee(s): |
$50 for up to 10 girls; $5 for each additional girl; adults free |
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Contact: |
Escondido Humane Society education department at (760) 888-2261 |
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The Cove - A Place for Imaginative Learning
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to take a one hour behind the scenes tour of the Escondido Humane Society. This hands-on tour will get girls close up to some animals that are familiar such as dogs, cats and bunnies. But girls will also have the opportunity to meet other animals such as snakes, lizards, hamsters or even tarantulas! Reservations are required.
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Grade(s): |
K-12 |
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Date/Time: |
Monday-Saturday, by appointment |
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Location: |
257 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024 |
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Fee(s): |
$15.00 per girl for an hour and half of studio time (all supplies included) |
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Contact: |
Erin Paris at (760) 632-2683 |
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International Bipolar Foundation- new Mental Health Awareness Patch!
The human body is amazing, and the most mysterious part of the body is the brain. In the brain lies the basis of our personality, the logic by which we make decisions, the ability to learn and to speak - virtually everything we do. It is not surprising when things go wrong. One result is "mental illness", which is an illness, that affects the brain. The new Mental Health Awareness Patch will help girls explore what it really means to have mental illness. It will help girls understand the impact stigma has on people and help them learn to educate others. If we all take the time to learn, together we can make a real difference in the lives of the millions of people who suffer from mental illness and stigma.
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Grade(s): |
2-12 |
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Date/Time: |
Ongoing. Girls complete requirements during troop meetings |
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Fee(s): |
Free |
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Contact: |
Ashley Reitzin at (858) 750-5873 |
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"Our Changing Bodies" Puberty Discussion & Workshop
Empower your Girl Scouts to know their bodies and the changes they can expect during puberty. Studies are showing that girls are starting puberty at younger ages than in past years, therefore optimally the subject should be discussed while girls are still in elementary school. This five-hour confidence building workshop will include frank discussion and other activities in a peer setting with moms and other female adults. This workshop is run by Girl Scout Leader, Linda Goldsmith, a Birth Doula and Girl Scout Leader for over 9 years. All participating troop members will receive a "It's A Girl Thing!" patch!
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Grade(s): |
4-5 |
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Date/Time: |
Email Linda at lindadoula@live.com to book a date. Workshops are 5 hours in duration with two breaks (meal, then dessert) |
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Location: |
The home of the troop leader or adult troop member |
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Fee(s): |
$45/mother-daughter couple; $10/additional daughter. Minimum of 8 mother-daughter couples. Each Troop Leader will be responsible for organizing a potluck and all attendees will need to pitch in. Also, a round-trip travel fee of 45¢/mile will be collected. |
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Contact: |
Linda Goldsmith at (760) 815-3852 |
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Each Girl Scout must have her mom (or other adult female) attend with her. Topics will be presented in an upbeat manner with lots of humor. Due to the sensitive nature of this topic, a completed Sensitive Issues form will need to be signed for each girl prior to the start of the workshop. (Please note that sex education will not be discussed.) |
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Girl Scouts San Diego :: 1231 Upas Street, 92103 :: (619) 298-8391 or (800) 643-4798 :: info@sdgirlscouts.org
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