Community Events
Mandatory Catholic Religious Recognitions Training
Adults with girls of all ages planning to earn the Religious Recognitions Award for the Roman Catholic faith are required to attend a free information session before proceeding.
| Age: | All |
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| Date: | Saturday, January 23 |
| Time: | 9-11:30 a.m. |
| Location: | San Diego Diocese Center, 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego 92117 (signs will direct to meeting room) |
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| Date: | Saturday, February 6 |
| Time: | 1-3:30 p.m. |
| Location: | St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church Hospitality Center Kiosk, 525 W. Vista Way, Vista 92083 |
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| Contact: | Kim Brower, kimbrower@cox.net, (760) 941-0021 |
| Other: | Please RSVP to reserve your space |
San Diego Natural History Museum
Girl Scout Brownie & Junior Camp-in
Girls experience a night at the museum earning their Eco-Explorer Try-it or Earth Connection Badge, with a special focus on habitats in San Diego County. Learn what makes our home such a special place for wildlife. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Loan Library, design a habitat to take home, explore DARWIN Evolution|Revolution exhibit and curl up for the night in an ancient habitat of your choice.
| Grade: | 2-5 |
| Date: | Friday, February 5, 6 p.m. - Saturday, February 6, 8:30 a.m. |
| Location: | San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park |
| Fee: | $50 per girl; $30 per leader or adult |
| Contact: | www.sdnhm.org/scouts or (619) 255-0203 |
| Other: | Advance registration required. |
Workshops by request
San Diego Natural History Museum offers Girl Scout Brownies opportunities to earn their Earth and Sky, Animals or Plants Try-its. Girl Scout Juniors can earn their Your Outdoor Surroundings, Wildlife, Earth Connections or Rocks Rock Badges.
| Grades: | Grades 2-3 or 4-5 depending on workshop |
| Date: | Saturdays |
| Time: | 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. (pending availability) |
| Location: | San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park |
| Fee: | $13 includes same-day admission to general exhibitions. Minimum 10 girls per workshop. |
| Contact: | www.sdnhm.org/scouts or (619) 255-0203 |
| Other: | Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. Troops may partner with other troops to meet the minimum requirement. |
Girl Scout Day at the Dance Theatre
The San Diego Civic Dance Association presents a special opportunity to learn about theatrical performance. Girls attend two 30-minute dance classes, hip-hop/jazz and musical theater, and the "Dance With The Masters - Collage 2010" performance. Following the show, girls have a chance to meet the performers and ask questions.
| Age: | All |
| Date: | Saturday, February 6 |
| Time: | 12:15-5:30 p.m |
| Location: | Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado |
| Fee: | $20/girl (includes patch), $10/adult. One free ticket per 10 paid girls. |
| Contact: | Lola Thomas at LLTCal@cox.net or (619) 593-7765 |
| Other: | Limited to first 100 girls to register |
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Celebrate the successes of girls and women in athletics with a fun-filled day at SDSU. Meet female collegiate athletes, participate in sports activities and see the Aztec women's basketball team play New Mexico.
| Grades: | Grades K-8 |
| Date: | Saturday, February 6 |
| Time: | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. tip-off |
| Location: | Viejas Arena, San Diego State University |
| Fee: | Free |
| Contact: | Chris Carlson, (619) 594-8392 |
Expanding Your Horizons Conference
During the EYH Conference, girls hear presentations, participate in hands-on workshops, meet with women scientists and engineers, and spend time with other girls who are thinking about their futures. Through these activities, girls experience the fun of math, science and engineering; discover math and science-based careers; and learn about the education required for these professions.
College students mentor and chaperone the girls for the full day of workshops and activities. Parents attend their own workshops and receive important information from college administrators.
| Grades: | Grades 6-10 |
| Date: | Saturday, March 6 |
| Time: | 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. |
| Location: | University of San Diego |
| Fee: | Girls $20, adults $15; covers lunch and registration materials |
| Contact: | Expanding Your Horizons San Diego, www.eyhsandiego.org, (619) 260-4079 |
| Other: | Register online at www.eyhsandiego.org. Need-based registration scholarships are available. Transportation is provided from various locations throughout the county. |
4th Annual Hunger Has No Holiday Event
Interfaith Community Services, a North County nonprofit, invites Girl Scouts of all ages to participate in a hands-on, educational tour about service programs for people in need in our community. Girls collect and bring a bag of nonperishable food items to the event.
| Age: | All; tours are organized by age groups |
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| Date: | Saturday, March 20 |
| Time: | 90-minute tours available between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. |
| Location: | The Betty & Melvin Cohn Center, 550 West Washington Ave., Escondido |
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| Date: | Saturday, March 27 |
| Time: | 90-minute tours available between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. |
| Location: | Coastal Service Center, 2195 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside |
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| Fee: | $2 per girl includes tour, patch and snack |
| Contact: | Christine Vaughan, (760) 489-6380 ext. 218 |
| Other: | Registration form available at www.interfaithservices.org/news.html. Registration and payment due by Friday, March 12. |
Emergency Preparedness Patch
The County of San Diego's Office of Emergency Services (OES) invites Girl Scouts to participate in an important community service by distributing the Family Disaster Plan and Personal Survival Guide to family, friends, and neighbors. OES will provide Girl Scout leaders with a free Emergency Preparedness Patch for each girl who delivers a guide to at least 25 households. Brochures in English and Spanish available at Girl Scout resource centers and www.sdcounty.ca.gov/oes/ready/kids.
| Age: | All |
| Date: | January 1-March 31 |
| Location: | Anywhere within San Diego County |
| Fee: | Free |
| Contact: | Valerie Martinez, Valerie.Martinez@sdcounty.ca.gov |
| Other: | Visit www.sdcounty.ca.gov/oes/ready/kids for forms and further information. Leaders, please create a list for girls to complete with the date, name and zip code of those who receive the guide. After girls distribute the 25 brochures, request patches at Office of Emergency Services, 5555 Overland Avenue, Suite 1911, San Diego, CA. |
Empower Your Troop with PlayItSafe
Self-Defense Strategies for Women and Children
PlayItSafe's step-by-step approach teaches girls about stranger awareness, abduction defense, dealing with bullies and "queen bees," plus how to be aware of their surroundings, project confidence, trust intuition and set boundaries. During this simple, fun and interactive session, Daisies, Brownies and Juniors role-play with a mock stranger and bully. Cadettes/Seniors/Ambassadors/Moms receive advanced women's self-defense training.
| Age: | All |
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| Date: | Sunday, March 21 or May 2 |
| Time: | Daisies/Brownies 10 a.m.-noon; Juniors 1-3 p.m.; Cadettes and older 3:30-5:45 p.m. |
| Location: | Balboa Campus |
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| Date: | Sunday, April 18 |
| Time: | Daisies/Brownies 2-4 p.m.; Juniors 4:30-6:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Escondido Program Center |
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| Date: | Sunday, April 25 |
| Time: | Daisies/Brownies 10 a.m.-noon; Juniors 1-3 p.m.; Cadettes and older 3:30-5:45 p.m. |
| Location: | North Coastal Service Center |
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| Fee: | $12 |
| Contact: | Tracie Arlington, (619) 723-0036, traciearlington@yahoo.com, www.PlayItSafeDefense.com |
| Other: | All levels earn an Awareness Patch. New patches for troops that repeat the class. Class limited to 25 students. If workshop travels to your location, 15-25 participants required; $15 fee includes patch and safety information. |
EvOLvE Dance
EvOLvE Dance goes beyond traditional dance classes. This fun, student-directed leadership dance program allows students to decide on the show theme, dance style, music and choreography. Students of all dance levels work in groups to prepare for the end-of-workshop performance, then perform their own creations. Within a structured curriculum and a positive, high-energy and supportive environment, students develop confidence, teamwork and communication skills.
| Age: | Grades 4-12 (The workshop is developed for various ages and levels; students receive roles and responsibilities appropriate for their age.) |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 7 or April 11 |
| Time: | 2-6 p.m. |
| Location: | Balboa Campus, 1231 Upas St., San Diego 92103 |
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| Date: | Sunday, March 21 or May 16 |
| Time: | 2-6 p.m. |
| Location: | Escondido Program Center, 3050 Las Palmas Ave., Escondido 92025 |
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| Fee: | $23 includes a performance; 7 girls minimum, 25 girls maximum |
| Contact: | Brittany White, (858) 717-1480, brittany@dancetoevolve.com |
Bounce California
During this hour-long workshop, girls learn the basics of gymnastics tumbling while having fun and working on coordination.
| Grades: | 1-3 |
| Date: | By appointment |
| Time: | after school or Saturdays |
| Location: | Bounce California, 10806 Willow Ct., Rancho Bernardo 92127 |
| Fee: | $6 per girl, 10 girls minimum |
| Contact: | Susan Wilson, (858) 592-1439 |
| Other: | Workshop meets the requirements of the Sports and Games or Girl Sports Try-it for Brownies. Daisies may earn requirements towards Courageous and Strong Petal.
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Chick-fil-A Restaurant Tour
Girls see how the restaurant industry works when they tour Chick-fil-A's kitchen and front counter. They observe how the restaurant staff prepares chicken, squeezes lemonade, cooks fries and handles customers' orders. Each girl enjoys a free kid's meal after the tour.
| Age: | 8 years and older |
| Date: | Monday, Thursday or Friday |
| Time: | 3-5 p.m. Please call to arrange a date. |
| Location: | Chick-fil-A, 3570 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 |
| Fee: | Free |
| Contact: | Allison or Kelly, (619) 758-1555 |
| Other: | Wear closed toe shoes. Peanut oil is used for food preparation, so tour may not be appropriate for those with peanut allergies. While parents are welcome to attend, only girls will receive free meal. |
San Diego EcoCenter
This fast-paced, educational tour covers alternative fuels, renewable energy, watts, recycling and more. Girls design and decorate an eco-friendly tote bag, learn the difference between petroleum and non-petroleum, complete a skit about keeping the Earth clean, and discuss how San Diego might achieve cleaner air.
| Grade: | 4-8 |
| Date: | By appointment |
| Time: | Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-4 p.m., or after school 3:30-6 p.m. |
| Location: | San Diego EcoCenter, 4001 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego 92105 |
| Fee: | $10/girl |
| Contact: | Joanne Hoxie or Judy Bishop, (619) 243-0410, jbishop@sdecocenter.org |
| Other: | Ten girls minimum, 30 girls maximum. Earn requirements towards Earth Connection Badge, Eco-Action Badge or IP and Planet Power IP. |
Toby Wells YMCA Gymnastics Center
This YMCA in Kearny Mesa offers gymnastics classes for girls of all ages. Girls enjoy a 55-minute class with qualified instructors while having fun in an active and safe environment.
| Age: | All |
| Date: | By appointment |
| Time: | By appointment |
| Location: | Toby Wells YMCA, 5105 Overland Ave, San Diego 92123 |
| Fee: | $5 |
| Contact: | Rebecca Floyd, (619) 666-225 |
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