Community Events
Caps for Chemo Workshop in North County
Cadettes from Troop 1016 of Carlsbad invite all program levels to help them help others through a Caps for Chemo Workshop. Participants will learn how to crochet hats and how they can help those in San Diego with cancer. The American Cancer Association of San Diego will give patients the hats as part of their Look Good Feel Better program. Girls will complete the requirements for the Stitch It Right Try-It, Yarn and Fabric Arts Badge or the majority of the Women's Health IP, and will receive the badge at the workshop.
| Age: | All |
| Date: | Saturday, February 5 or Sunday, February 6 |
| Time: | Session One: Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon; Session Two: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.; Session Three: Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
| Location: | North Coastal Service Center
2382 Camino Vida Robles, Suite H, Carlsbad |
| Fee: | $2 per girl, free without badge |
| Contact: | Diedre Girod, cdgirod@roadrunner.com (e-mail preferred), (760) 525-0388 |
| Other: | Register by Sunday, January 31. Mail checks (payable to GS Troop 1016) to Diedre Girod at 1034 Seahorse Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92011. |
Girl Scout Night with San Diego Sockers
See the San Diego Sockers play the Edmonton Drillers at a special Girl Scout rate. Come support Girl Scout Daniela as she opens the game with our national anthem!
| Age: | All |
| Date: | Saturday, February 27 |
| Time: | 6:15 p.m. |
| Location: | Mar Arena, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar |
| Fee: | $8 per uniformed Girl Scout and each accompanying family member |
| Contact: | (866) 799-4625 |
| Other: | www.sdsockers.com |
Healthy Scouts Workshop
Take a trip down the Highway to Health at the Junior League of San Diego's Healthy Scouts Workshop. Girl Scout Juniors will take part in fun, interactive activities and learn about making healthy life choices.
The day includes:
- Making quick and easy snacks
- Fun ways to incorporate physical activity into everyday life
- Learning how to make healthy food choices
- Fun prizes and giveaways!
| Age: | Grades 4-5 |
| Date: | Sunday, March 14 |
| Time: | 2 p.m.-5 p.m. (check-in 2- 2:30 p.m.) |
| Location: | Balboa Campus |
| Fee: | $2 per girl (includes badge) |
| Contact: | Ali Branson, (619) 840-1389, abranson12@yahoo.com |
| Other: | E-mail Ali for registration form. Girls who complete the workshop earn the Highway to Health badge. Event limited to 80 girls. |
Thoroughly Modern Millie Workshop
The Valhalla High School Theatre Arts Program presents their spring musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, in conjunction with a special Girl Scout workshop. Girl Scouts will experience behind-the-scenes show preparation, a backstage tour, stage make-up demonstrations with hands-on practice, a hands-on tour of the light and sound booth and more. There will be a pre-show question and answer session as well as photo opportunities with the cast and crew.
| Age: | Grades 2-5 |
| Date: | Saturday, March 20 |
| Time: | Workshops 10 a.m.-noon, lunch and actor chat noon-12:30 p.m., pre-show preparation 12:30-1 p.m., performance 1-4 p.m. |
| Deadline: | Register by Monday, March 1. |
| Location: | Valhalla High School, 1725 Hillsdale Road, El Cajon |
| Fee: | $15/girl includes show ticket and workshops; $20/girl includes show ticket, workshops, badge or Try-It, box lunch, water and snack coupon for intermission |
| Contact: | Kirsten Giard, kgiard@guhsd.net, (619) 593-5454 |
| Other: | Registration form available online at www.valhallatheatre.com. Please make checks payable to Valhalla Theatre and mail to Valhalla Theatre, 1725 Hillsdale Road, El Cajon 92019. Workshop limited to 50 Girl Scouts. One adult chaperone per eight girls. Additional show tickets (adults $10, seniors $6, students $8) may be ordered and will be available at Will Call. Workshop meets requirements for Junior Theatre Badge or the Brownie Puppets, Dolls and Plays Try-It.
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A Festival of Puppetry
Events and activities include performances for all ages, a puppet exhibit in the lobby and puppet films. On Saturday, March 27, 12-5 p.m., enjoy a variety of shows, mask and puppet making activities, and a giant puppet parade.
| Age: | All |
| Date: | March 18-27 |
| Time: | Performance and event times vary |
| Location: | Canyon Crest Academy, 5951 East Village Center Loop, San Diego |
| Fee: | Adults $20, children $10 for March 27 celebration; general festival events $7-20 |
| Contact: | sdgp.admin@att.net or (800) 954-6696 (24-hour info line) |
| Other: | Meets a number of badge requirements. www.sandiegoguildofpuppetry.org |
Swaps Workshop
Have an encampment coming up? The Xpressive Arts Center will help you find and make some great themed swaps. They provide the materials and instructions for making 10 or more swaps.
| Age: | All |
| Date: | Wednesday, March 31 |
| Time: | 1-2:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Xpressive Arts Center, 12257-B Old Pomerado Road, Poway |
| Fee: | $10 per girl |
| Contact: | Bonnie Stromer, (858) 679-2787 |
| Other: | www.xpressivearts.com |
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB) presents Cinderella
See this magical fairytale unfold on stage, set to music by Prokofiev, at a special discounted performance just for Girl Scouts. Watch Cinderella and her fairy godmother waltz to the royal ball in a horse-drawn carriage. Beautiful fairies and enchanting animals make this ballet a joy for all. Girl Scouts will take photos with some of the lead characters and get autographs during a 30-minute meet-and-greet following the performance.
| Age: | All |
| Date: | Thursday, April 8 |
| Time: | 6-8 p.m. |
| Location: | The Casa del Prado Theater, Balboa Park (Village Place and Old Globe Way) |
| Fee: | $6/girls and leaders, $12/adults, $3/Cinderella Patch if requested (not required) |
| Contact: | San Diego Civic Youth Ballet office, sdcyb@sdcyb.org (preferred) or (619)233-3060 |
| Other: | Mail a check (payable to SDCYB) to San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Casa del Prado, Suite 209, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego 92101. Please include your troop number, contact name, address, phone, email, number of Girl Scout and adult tickets, and number of patches requested. Pick up tickets and patches at will call prior to performance. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your tickets mailed to you. |
Hostelling International
World Travel 101 for Girl Scouts
Planning a trip, or need help getting started? HI-USA has created a special workshop just for Girl Scouts, to help girls prepare to travel responsibly and safely. Topics include trip planning, packing, budgeting, safety, cultural awareness and more.
Cultural Kitchen
Explore world cultures right here in San Diego! Cultural Kitchen is a program created by HI-USA that engages youth in a cross-cultural experience. Through hands-on activities and a visit to the HI-San Diego hostel, girls will:
- Explore cultural identity and cross-cultural understanding
- Learn about a country of their choice
- Work together to cook an international meal and share it with travelers
- Experience San Diego from a traveler's perspective
Hostelling International staff and volunteers work with troops to facilitate the first session and provide support throughout the program. Please allow 3-5 troop meetings to complete all activities prior to the hostel visit.
Stella Nova Dance Company presents Prajna Within
Join Stella Nova Dance Company for a freeshowing of Prajna Within, an earth-friendly production by San Diego's Professional, Youth Dance Company. Audience can meet the dancers after the show.
| Age: | All |
| Date: | Thursday, April 22 |
| Time: | 7 p.m. (Please arrive no later than 6:45 p.m.) |
| Location: | David & Dorothea Garfield Theater, 4126 Executive Dr., San Diego |
| Fee: | Free |
| Contact: | Molly Terbovich, Executive Director, (619) 436-9901 |
Fitness Fun 4 All
Nutrition & Fitness Fun 4 Girl Scouts
This fun class increases awareness and teaches healthy nutrition in a hands-on, easy-to-understand way. Play the Go, Slow & Whoa game and the Guess How Much Sugar? game. Learn how to make good choices, read labels and do the Gummy Bear Dance, plus other fun ways to exercise! Then take home healthy recipes to try at home.
| Age: | Daisies, Brownies, Juniors |
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| Date: | Sunday, February 28 |
| Time: | 2:30-3:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad |
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| Date: | Sunday, April 18 |
| Time: | 11 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. |
| Location: | North Coastal Service Center, Carlsbad |
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| Date: | Sunday, May 16 |
| Time: | 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Balboa Campus, Florence Burnham Hall |
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| Fee: | $8/girl |
| Contact: | Sara, (760) 845-9550 or (877) 336-7099, sara.vance@mac.com |
| Other: | Call to register; limited to 20 participants. www.fitnessfun4all.com |
Yoga Fun 4 Girl Scouts
Introduces yoga in a fun way. Yoga sequences include music, partner poses, relaxation, breathing, positive affirmations and creative visualizations. Yoga fosters awareness, self-esteem, empathy and relaxation. Girls will create their own positive affirmation cards to take home. Price includes use of yoga mats and props.
| Age: | Daisies, Brownies, Juniors |
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| Date: | Sunday, April 18 |
| Time: | 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Location: | North Coastal Service Center, Carlsbad |
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| Date: | Sunday, May 16 |
| Time: | 3 p.m.-4 p.m. |
| Location: | Balboa Campus, Florence Burnham Hall |
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| Fee: | $8/girl |
| Contact: | Sara, (760) 845-9550 or (877) 336-7099, sara.vance@mac.com |
| Other: | Call to register; limited to 20 participants. www.fitnessfun4all.com |
Kitchen Art Studio
Kitchen Art Studio presents an interactive and hands-on approach to cooking/baking and eating the fruits of your labor. All classes take place in the spacious studio, where you will be guided by one of the studio's chefs. Have fun with your troop while learning and acquiring life skills.
| Age: | All |
| Date: | By appointment, Monday-Sunday |
| Time: | By appointment, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. |
| Location: | 6755 Mira Mesa Blvd., Suite 134, San Diego |
| Fee: | $15-25 |
| Contact: | Kitchen Art Studio, (858) 657-9001, or Tina Hunter, (858)356-7785 |
| Other: | Visit www.kitchenartstudio.net and click on the Girl Scout logo to view programs. Participants must submit completed registration form and waiver, wear closed toe shoes, and wear hair pulled back in ponytail or with a headband. All classes are designed to fulfill requirements for a variety of Girl Scout recognitions. |
Mad Science
Invite Mad Science to your next Girl Scout meeting and help your troop explore science! Mad Science Girl Scout workshops are filled with fun, hands-on science activities and demonstrations. Girl Scout Brownie Try-It 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.
| Age: | Brownie and Junior |
| Date: | By appointment |
| Time: | 90 minutes |
| Location: | Your location |
| Fee: | $10.50/girl, plus travel fee (15 girls minimum; troops may combine) |
| Contact: | Mad Science, (858) 300-2481, mail@madsciencesd.com |
| Other: | Call to schedule a workshop or book online. www.madscience.org/sandiego |
Xpressive Arts Center
The Xpressive Arts Center can help you fill requirements for Brownie Try-Its, Junior badges and the beginnings of Cadette, Senior and Ambassador interest projects. Schedule your sessions at your convenience and the center will provide all necessary materials, activities and instruction. A minimum of five girls must be scheduled for any session. Swaps workshops are also available.
| Age: | Brownie-Ambassador |
| Date: | By appointment |
| Time: | By appointment |
| Location: | Xpressive Arts Center, 12257-B Old Pomerado Road, Poway |
| Fee: | Brownies $10 (1.5 hours); Juniors $15 (2 hours); Cadettes-Ambassadors $20 (3 hours) |
| Contact: | Bonnie Stromer, (858) 679-2787 |
| Other: | www.xpressivearts.com |
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