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Get Fit and Thrive Challenge
In partnership with the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative, KyXy and Kaiser Permanente encourage families to eat healthy and get active through the Get Fit and Thrive Challenge. The program offers healthy alternatives and fun activities for children to participate in with their families all summer long.
Download a performance card for easy, fun solutions to keep your family healthy and active. By performing simple activities such as going to a San Diego County Parks and Recreation location for a family bike ride, visiting the Kaiser Permanente website for healthy living tips, or checking out family activity books at the library, active participants will receive a ticket for free admission to the San Diego Zoo. All qualified participants will be entered to win a grand prize family vacation.
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Swan Lake Ballet
Girl Scouts are invited to attend a performance of Swan Lake presented by the Ballet Conservatory. Advance show tickets are just $5 for Girl Scouts and their families.
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$5 each (advance purchase only; no refunds available) |
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Saturday, June 13 |
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6 p.m.. |
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Ruth Chapman Theater at Eastlake High School |
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1120 Eastlake Parkway, Chula Vista |
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Mary Gardner at (619) 405-3514 |
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Make checks payable to: The Ballet Conservatory or provide type of credit card, account number, expiration date, printed name (as on card), and signature. Send payment
with request, troop number, and a self-addressed,
stamped envelope to The Ballet Conservatory,
Attn: Mary Gardner, 5417 Mirar Court, Bonita,
CA 91902. (Requests without an envelope will be
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Sesame Street Live -- "Elmo's Green Thumb"
Sunny isn't just the weather forecast on Sesame Street - it's also the name of Elmo's sunflower friend! Girls are invited to join their favorite friends on an amazing adventure, helping Elmo find a new home for Sunny in the Sesame Street live stage show, "Elmo's Green Thumb."
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Regular ticket prices - $25.50, $18.50, $14.50
Parking prices - $15 cars, $30 buses |
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Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m., $13
Friday, June 26, 10:30 a.m., $10
Saturday, June 27, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., $25.50 LL, $15.50 loge and $11.50 terrace
Sunday, June 28, 1 and 4:30 p.m., $25.50 LL, $15.50 lodge and $11.50 terrace |
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Saturday, June 20 |
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Order online at www.ticketmaster.com or (619) 220-TIXS
Super group code: Green
Kids matinee discount code: PARENT
Download the mail-in order form for individual tickets/groups of nine or less.
Make check or money order payable to SDSA and mail to Group Sales, Sesame, SDSA, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, 92110. Include your name, address, Girl Scout troop #, name and date of event, number of tickets, phone number, and e-mail address. Tickets required for all children one and older. To receive tickets by mail, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope; or request will call (photo ID required). Box office hours M-F 10-5, Sat. 10-3. For 10 or more tickets, fax form with credit card information to (619) 224-3010; call group sales at (619) 308-4311, or e-mail groups@sandiegoarena.com. |
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Attention Girl Scout Juniors!
Let your pictures tell your story by spending a Sunday afternoon learning about the art and science of photography. Stacey Foster for Canon will lead the hands-on workshops about how a shutter speed can add life to a photograph, how the "rule of thirds" can add interest and drama, and photography careers.
Participants will take portraits, landscapes, macro (close-up) photos and live action shots. Each participant will print out her images. Each participant will receive a Camera Shots Badge.
Participants must bring their own digital cameras.
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Juniors |
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$12 (includes badge and snack) |
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Sunday, July 19 |
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3 p.m. |
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Nelson Photo Supplies, 7720 Fay Ave, La Jolla 92037 |
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Leon at (858)729-6565 |
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Limited to the first 40 paid Girl Scout Juniors |
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Juniors |
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$12 (includes badge and snack) |
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Moved to Sunday, September 13
Sunday, August 23 |
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1-5 p.m. |
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Oceanside Photo and Telescope, 918 Mission Ave #335, Oceanside 92054 |
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Lacey at (760) 722-3348 |
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Limited to the first 40 paid Girl Scout Juniors |
Sponsored by Nelson Photo Supplies, Oceanside Photo and Telescope, and Canon USA. |
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
ZING ZANG ZOOM
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion. The fun begins an hour before the show with Ringling Bros. Clown College® at the All Access Pre-show. Get a free full color patch with your ticket order while supplies last.
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Full priced groups available at no discount: $32.50 celebrity, $53.50-FR, $41.50-VIP code GRP Parking fee: $15 cars, $30 buses |
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Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m., $12 per ticket, code GRP12
Thursday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m., $14 per ticket, code GRP14
Friday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m., $14 per ticket, code GRP14
Friday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., $14 per ticket, code GRP14
Saturday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m., and 3:30 p.m., $20.50 LL/lodge and $14.50 Terrace, code GRP3 |
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San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego 92110 |
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Sales at (619) 224-4171, ext. 311 or groups@sandiegoarena.com |
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August 1 |
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Download the mail-in order form for groups of nine or less. Make check or money order payable to SDSA and mail to Group Sales, Ringling Bros, SDSA, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, 92110. Include your name, address, Girl Scout troop #, name and date of event, number of tickets, phone number, and e-mail address. Tickets required for all children two and older. To receive tickets by mail, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope; or request will call (photo ID required). Box office hours M-F 10-5, Sat. 10-3. For 10 or more tickets, fax form with credit card information to (619) 224-3010; call group sales at (619) 308-4311, or e-mail groups@sandiegoarena.com.
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The Great Kindness Challenge
Join children all over the world in a day devoted to loving acts of kindness. From sunup to sundown, every child is challenged to accomplish as many kind deeds as possible. They can hug a police officer, smile at 25 people, write a thank you note to a librarian, bring cookies to firefighters, read a book to a senior, and so much more. Download the Great Kindness Challenge List at www.KidsforPeaceUSA.org for more ideas.
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All |
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Free |
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Saturday, August 8 from sunup to sundown |
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Your choice |
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Jill McManigal at (760) 730-3320 or kids4peaceusa@aol.com |
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Girl Scouts looking for Silver or Gold Award project can contact Kids for Peace. Chapters throughout San Diego create a culture of peace through a variety of ways, including the arts, community service learning, civic action, global awareness, environmental care and global service. Visit www.KidsForPeaceUSA.org for more information. |
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San Diego Junior Theatre
Girl Scout Juniors have an opportunity to earn their Theater Badge at the San Diego Junior Theatre's two-hour workshop. Girls learn about theater and character development and explore the vocal and physical aspects of characters. The workshop can also be offered in conjunction with a show. Enjoy a Girl Scout rate of $8 per ticket on the first Saturday of the run of each show.
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Juniors |
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$120 (maximum of 30) |
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By appointment only |
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1650 El Prado, Suite 208, Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park 92103 |
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Andy Aguirre at (619) 239-1311, ext. 229 |
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San Diego Junior Theatre staff is available to provide workshop at your meeting site. |
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World Famous San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo offers Girl Scouts specialized programs through the education department. These are programs designed with age-appropriate activities that augment the Girl Scott badge work. Every program includes a patch and a privately lead adventure by a professional zoo educator.
Explore the Zoo insider tour includes:
- 90-minute educator-lead tour
- One behind-the-scenes visit
- A close-up animal presentation
- Inside information on animal care at the Zoo
Science Lab with Dr. Zoolittle includes:
- 90-minute program
- 60 minutes of science with Dr. Zoolittle
- 30 minutes of animals with an educator
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$12 per person (September to mid-June, Monday through Friday)
$19 per person (weekends, holidays and summer) |
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San Diego Zoo |
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(619) 557-3963 |
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Rancho Del Mar Stable
For 35 years Rancho Del Mar, a public riding school and show training stable in Valley Center, has taught students to become competent,
responsible riders and equine caregivers. Through lessons, camps and Girl Scout activities, Rancho Del Mar works with those who love horses and enjoy riding for fun, or are preparing for the show ring. Girl Scouts may fulfill some or all requirements for the Horse Fan and Horse Rider
badges in one afternoon, depending on their wishes.
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Brownies and Juniors |
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$25 per girl if not riding/$35 if riding; $75 deposit to reserve
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Saturdays September-June 3-6 p.m.by appointment |
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29627 Pamoosa Lane, Valley Center 92082 |
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Instructor Janet Lyttle at janlyttle@yahoo.com or
(714) 345-9572 |
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Helmets are provided; see Safety-Wise for more about what to wear. Insurance information is on file with Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council. |
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Community Treasure Chest Program
American Lung Association is partnering with Girl Scouts to gather toys, books, and gifts for children in tuberculosis treatment. During the six-to-nine-month treatment, children can have difficulty staying motivated. By giving a donated item to patients when they return for a check-up, the Lung Association ensures continuous and diligent monitoring of the treatment. Girl Scouts receive a community patch for their efforts.
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None |
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On-going |
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American Lung Association, 2750 Fourth Ave. 92103 |
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Melissa Stephens at (619) 683-7514 or mstephens@alac.org |
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Let's Go Surfing!
Eli Howard Surf School offers lessons (learn water safety skills and gain confidence and knowledge of the ocean environment) and beach campouts (with a private surf camp, BBQ and warm breakfast). All surf gear, tents and two meals included. Student to instructor ratio is 3:1.
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6 years old and up |
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$45 per two-hour lesson |
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$92 per 24-hour overnight includes lesson |
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Daily and weekend from spring to fall |
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San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas |
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Emily Norton at (760) 809-3069 |
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Girls can earn Junior Surfing Badge, Fun in the Sun Interest Project, and others |
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Jewelry Design and Creation
Professional jewelry artist Denise J. Bonaimo offers a variety of jewelry design classes at Balboa Park's Spanish Village Art Center or your own site. Classes fulfill requirements toward Try-Its (Career) badges (Business Wise, Careers, Hobbies, Art to Wear) and IPs (Folk Arts, Just Jewelry)€¦or take a class just for fun! Ms. Bonaimo is also available for interviews, speaking events and consultations about business ownership and visual arts careers.
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5 years and up |
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$15 per participant |
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Flexible weekday and weekends |
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Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place, Studio 14, San Diego, Ca 92101 |
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Denise J. Bonaimo at (619) 384-5161 or artdiva@bonaimo.com |
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Mad Science
Mad Science offers exciting hands-on 90-minute workshops to help girls explore science! Girl Scout Brownie Try-Its workshop topics include Building Art, Movers, Science Wonders, and Space Explorer. Girl Scout Junior badge workshop topics include Aerospace, Rocks Rock, Science Sleuth, and Water Wonders.
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Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors |
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$10.50 per girl, plus a travel fee (minimum payment for 15 girls is required)
Troops are encouraged to join with other troops |
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Your location |
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90-minute workshop |
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Mad Science at (858) 300-2481 or mail@madsciencesd.com |
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Playful Paws
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes are invited to practice their leadership and community service skills by participating in the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA's new Girl Scout program - Playful Paws!
Before arriving at the San Diego Humane Society, girls receive an assignment to work together to create behavior enrichment items for adoptable animals. Items may include special toys or activities for pets to play. This will also address community service needs, as well as practice in leadership by working together to decide which items will best serve the society's adoptable animals.
During this 60-minute program, girls interact with an animal, take an Adoption Gallery tour, do age-appropriate activities, and receive a Playful Paws Patch. Program fees help our adoptable animals.
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Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes |
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$7 per girl, $40 minimum deposit |
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Seven days of the week by appointment |
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San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 5500 Gaines St. San Diego 92110 |
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Education Department at (619) 243-3432 to schedule the Playful Paws program, a Brownie Animal Try-It tour, a Junior Pet Care Badge program, or the Cadette Pets Interest Project. |
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