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| | | Programs
Girl Scouts San Diego offers girls ages 5-17 a variety of programs to participate in as an independent girl member or part of a troop. Program is everything girls learn and do in Girl Scouting. From exploring the out-of-doors to following her own passions and along her journey, make lifelong friends.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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September 14, 2012
| | 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. |
| Grade(s): | All Levels |
| Date/Time: | Friday afternoons and any time on Saturdays |
| Location: | Various (depending on the location of the group) |
| Fee(s): | $5-$10 (depending on the number of participants) |
| Contact: | Robin Brumley at (619) 823-5936 |
| Website: | www.RobinsDance.com |
| Other: | Schedule two weeks in advance. |
 | 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. |
| Grade(s): | All Levels, Family (All) |
| Date/Time: | Ongoing, year-round, weekends and weekdays as available |
| Location: | 349 N. Highway 101, Solana Beach, 92075 or we will come to your troop meeting |
| Fee(s): | $10-15 (depending on project and size of group) |
| Contact: | Jasmine Alvarado at (760) 710-1633 |
| Website: | www.artalacarte101.com |
| | Art Around the World
Explore the art, culture, and history of Mexico, Asia, South America, Europe and Russia through creative art projects. |
| Grade(s): | Daisy (grades K-1), Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8) |
| Date/Time: | Ongoing, year-round, weekends and weekdays as available |
| Location: | Troop meeting place |
| Fee(s): | $10-$18 (depending on project and number of girls) |
| Contact: | Doreen Schonbrun at (619) 459-2401 or (858) 450-9933 |
 | 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 |
| Date/Time: | Ongoing |
| Location: | 3316 Adams Avenue, Ste. B, San Diego, CA 92116 |
| Fee(s): | Very low-cost to no-cost (sliding scale) |
| Contact: | Erin Pinnell at (619) 795-0013 |
| Website: | artformsandiego.org |
| | 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) |
| 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) |
| Contact: | Sue Lockhart at (858) 344-0475 |
| Website: | www.lockhart-training.com |
| | 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!" |
| Grade(s): | Daisy (grades K-1), Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8) |
| Date/Time: | Ongoing |
| Location: | Troop meeting place or at a Girl Scout program center. |
| 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 |
| Other: | Reserve at least one month in advance. Available for grades K-6. |
| | 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) |
| Date/Time: | Various |
| Fee(s): | Varies; discounts for groups of 10 or more |
| Contact: | Information at (619) 231-2311 |
| Website: | www.classics4kids.com |
| | 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. |
| Grade(s): | All Levels |
| Date/Time: | Ongoing, year-round, weekends and weekdays (see schedule on website) |
| Location: | 6635 Flanders Drive, San Diego, 92121 |
| Contact: | Inquiries at (858) 750-3021 |
| Website: | www.danceandcompany.net |
| Other: | Registration at studio. |
 | 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. |
| Grade(s): | Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8), Senior (grades 9-10), Ambassador (grades 11-12) |
| Date/Time: | Ongoing, year-round, weekends and weekdays as available |
| 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 |
| Contact: | Marie Humphrey at (619) 282-3520 |
| Website: | www.familykayak.com |
| Other: | Available to grades 4-12 and adults; no previous experience needed. |
| | 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. |
| Grade(s): | All Levels |
| Date/Time: | By appointment |
| Location: | Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, 2525 N Ave., National City, 91950 |
| Fee(s): | $10 (20 girl minimum) |
| Contact: | Diana Bergman at (619) 434-4281 |
| Website: | www.olivewoodgardens.org |
| Other: | Adult classes available. |
| | 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. |
| Grade(s): | Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5) |
| Date/Time: | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays by reservation |
| Contact: | Holly Baker at (858) 755-1161, ext. 2402 |
| Website: | Pelly's Mini Golf Landing Page |
| | 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. |
| | 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 JunÃpero Serra Museum in Presidio Park). |
| Grade(s): | Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades 6-7-8) |
| Date/Time: | Year-round, by reservation |
| Location: | San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Ste. 3, San Diego, 92101; and JunÃpero 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 at (619) 232-6203, ext. 129 |
| Website: | San Diego History Center Children and Youth Programs |
| Other: | 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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