Program Events

Juliette Low Birthday Bash

Explore the great new additions to Balboa Campus and celebrate Girl Scouts founder Juliette's birthday by singing Happy Birthday and enjoying cupcakes.

Groce Family Tree House

• Explore all six levels (access limited to occupancy standards)
• Enter an egg drop contest

Sandra Brue Art Center

• Meet renowned artist Sandra Brue (2-3 p.m.)
• Create your own masterpiece
• Tour studio space available for rent

Ellen Browning Scripps Nature Center

• Be filled with wonder at the world of science
• See the exciting new science kits available for check-out

Event questions: Contact Program Specialist Robin Lemon at rlemon@sdgirlscouts.org or (619) 610-0747

Registration questions: Call (619) 298-8391 or (800) 643-4798 and ask for an available registrar

Archery Workshops Girl Scout volunteer Fran Styles is offering three-hour beginner and intermediate archery workshops at Balboa Program Center and Escondido Program Center. Archery instructors seeking experience are invited to help.

Be Your Best Eco Expo

Join Girl Scouts of every age level learning about recycling and protecting our environment. View demonstrations on environmental themes like recycling, composting, and volunteering. Find out how you can help by participating in the 2009 Girl Scouts Forever Green Community Action Project. Gather recyclables all month long and bring them to the event for collection. Let's make the world a better place and prove just how green Girl Scouts can be!

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 16, $6 per person

Girl Scout Ultimate Recipe Challenge

Calling all chefs! Bust out the cookbook, fire up the charcoal and tie on an apron! Girl Scouts of all ages test their mettle in this mystery box cook-off as they use outdoor cooking skills to prepare a fabulous feast. Each team receives a box containing a selection of food items and a cooking station featuring a different outdoor cooking technique. Teams of 5-10 girls and two adults (one must have completed the "Let's Cook" training series) can compete.

Girl Scout Basketball League

Program questions: (619) 610-0739
Registration questions: (619) 610-0785

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Fall 2009/Winter 2010 Camp Adventure Weekends

Half payment due when registering.

Who: Troops/Juliettes and the Safety-Wise designated number of troop leaders. (Safety-Wise ratios strictly followed to accommodate as many girls as possible.) One adult must have completed "Let's Camp!" and CPR/first aid training.

Program: With the guidance of girl planning, participants get a snapshot of resident camp through a variety of arts and crafts, team-building and kapers (chores). Campers may perform a skit or song at the campfire. Participants earn a Camp Adventure Weekend Patch and a coupon towards 2010 resident camp.

Provided: Program activities, meals, lodging in modern cabins, resident camp staff, and supplies. Bring a first aid kit. Troops are divided into two or three groups and share lodging with another troop to encourage cooperation skills.

Leader's role: Leaders are an active part of the camp community of adults, supervising their troops, role modeling positive Girl Scout behavior, and enthusiastically supporting the weekend program and camp staff. They lead troop time with the girls to work on skits, catch up with the group, rest and relax, or do a quick project.

Transportation: Troops provide transportation to/from Girls Scouts' Camp Winacka or Camp Whispering Oaks near Julian.

Registration: Participants selected on first-come, first-served basis, so mail or fax form as soon as possible. Half payment due when registering. $100 is non-refundable once confirmed. Please note special needs such as food allergies, and indicate which adult completed "Let's Camp!" training (include date). Confirmation packet, sent upon placement in the event, includes further details.

Registration questions: Michelle, (619) 610-0737
Program questions: Kirsten, (619) 610-0813

SHE & ME - 2010

Program: With the guidance of girl planning, participants get a snapshot of resident camp through a variety of arts and crafts, team-building, and kapers (chores). Campers may perform a skit or song at the campfire. Participants earn a camp patch and a discount coupon for 2010 resident camp.

Who: Any registered Girl Scout (ages 7-10) and her registered "Shes" (mom, stepmom, aunt, sister 18+, family friend, etc. "She" may accompany up to two Girl Scouts.

Provided: Program activities, meals, lodging in modern cabins, resident camp staff, and supplies. Participants are divided into three or four groups for activities.

Lodging: Participants will share enclosed, winterized cabins. There are flush toilets and hot water showers available at each group of cabins.

Transportation: Participants provide their own transportation to and from Camp Whispering Oaks, a Girl Scout camp near Julian.

Registration: Mail or fax the form. Due to the popularity of this event, half payment is due with registration. $25 of deposit is non-refundable once confirmed. Participants selected on a first-come, first-served basis (spots fill quickly). Send registration in at any time prior to the balance due date. Cost is $40/girl and $30/adult.

This program is a full weekend commitment; plan to stay Friday and Saturday nights.

Please note any special needs below, including food allergies.

Questions: Contact Michelle (619) 610-0737 for registration information and Kirsten (619) 610-0813 for program questions. Confirmation packet, sent upon placement in the event, will include further details.

Camp Adventure Weekends presents
Camp Balboa Sleepover Sampler

Who: Second grade Brownie troops and the Safety-Wise designated number of troop leaders. Safety-Wise ratios strictly followed so we can accommodate as many girls as possible. One adult must have completed "Let's Camp" and first aid training. Due to limited space, first-time campers only.

Program: With the guidance of girl planning, participants get a snapshot of resident camp and Adventure Weekends through a variety of arts and crafts, team-building and camp activities. Girls may perform a skit or song at the Saturday evening campfire. Participants earn a Camp Adventure Weekend Patch, a coupon towards 2010 resident camp, and a Ready, Set, Go Camping Try-It. Each troop shares lodging with another as part of the program experience and to encourage cooperation skills.

Provided: $25 per person fee includes program activities, lodging in modern cabins, resident camp staff and supplies. Breakfast/lunch/dinner provided Saturday.

Bring: A first aid kit and food for Friday night.

Leader's role: Leaders are an active part of the camp community of adults, supervising their troops, role modeling positive Girl Scout behavior, and enthusiastically supporting the program and experienced resident camp staff. They lead troop time, where girls can catch up with the group, relax, or do a quick project together. Due to sleeping accommodations, female leaders only.

Registration: Participants selected on first-come, first-served basis, so mail or fax form as soon as possible. Full payment due when registering. Please note special needs such as food allergies, and indicate which adult completed "Let's Camp!" training (include date). Confirmation packet, sent upon placement in the event, includes further details.

Registration questions: Michelle, (619) 610-0737
Program questions: Kirsten, (619) 610-0813

Wilderness Hiking and Backpacking 2009-2010

The Program Designed for individual and/or troop participation, our 3-step wilderness progression safely takes girls and adults out of the campground and into the woods. Wilderness Hiking lays a strong foundation of outdoor skills and knowledge, Basic Backpacking builds new knowledge and self-sufficiency in backcountry travel, and Advanced Backpacking trips (3 nights or more) give participants the opportunity to extend their outdoor skills to the highest level. Please use Individual Registration Form to register. These are NOT troop programs. Wilderness Hiking ($15) Grade 6 and older First in the outdoor progression, this one-day training teaches adults and girls (6th grade and up) the essential skills and knowledge necessary for exciting wilderness exploration. Our emphasis includes safety, proper gear and equipment, the Leave No Trace ethic, building independence in girls, and laying a strong foundation for more extraordinary adventures, such as backpacking. Youth and Adult Leading We welcome new adult and youth leaders to help teach our hiking and backpacking courses. You must be trained one level above your teaching status (e.g. basic backpack trained to teach Wilderness Hiking).

Youth and adult volunteers are a tremendous asset on any hiking and backpacking trip. Our Youth Leaders particularly benefit from the opportunity to teach others while upholding the high standards of our program, and sharing not just their knowledge, but their passion for the outdoors. Please contact Jen Nation at jnation@sdgirlscouts.org for more information on how to volunteer.

Click here to download dates and flyer.

Backpack Open House

Learn about the 2009-2010 Wilderness Hiking and Backpacking Classes and get valuable information on Summer 2010 Advanced Backpacking trips. This is a great opportunity to meet trip leaders and class trainers and to ask questions. There are two open houses, one in Escondido on Thursday, October 15 and the other at Balboa's Cabin 1 on October 22. Don't miss one of these informative presentations. The Open House is from 7-9 p.m. and the informational presentation is from 7:30-8 p.m. R.S.V.P. to Mary Mautino at (619) 610-0719 or mmautino@sdgirlscouts.org. Click here to download flyer.