Our community partners are organizations approved by Girl Scouts San Diego to offer events, opportunities, and services based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in the categories of:
Community partners might offer programs at their places of business, Girl Scouts San Diego program centers, or bring programming to your troop meeting. To find a community partner who will come to you, look for those who list "your location" after "Where." To find a community partner with a place of business near you, check out our map. You can also:
Many of our community partners were approved prior to COVID-19. Please check with individual community partners for updated information and availability.
Alie Makk Esthetics offers interactive teenage acne prevention workshop taught by Alie Makk Esthetics for grades 6-12. As a result of taking this course, the girls will gain tools for proper care of their changing skin and form effective habits to help avoid acne.
Who: Cadettes-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch
earning opportunity; Self-care skills
When: On
demand
Where: Your location
Cost:
$10-$25
Contact: Alie Makovey, aliemakk@gmail.com or 916-346-5565
Amazing Science offers fun, interactive, hands-on science classes with experiments, take home projects, and programs for girls ages 5-10, so they can feel like real scientists!
Who: Daisies-Juniors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where:
Will travel to troop meetings
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Gina Brown, molliemolecule@yahoo.com or 858-866-8085
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers the Good Skin Knowledge Program, developed with the goal of educating youth about skin, hair and nail conditions to eradicate stigma and raise self-esteem. Workshops include lesson plans with accompanying activities, available for reference on AAD’s website, medical career exploration and trainings led by medical students,who will help girls build self-esteem through education about good skin.
Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On-demand workshops
Where:
Online; virtual
Cost: Free
Contact:
Katherine van den Bogert at KVanDenBogert@aad.org or 847-240-1736
AR Workshop San Marcos is a DIY art workshop where girls can create art on wood, canvas, and several other mediums. The type of project is chosen first and then the customer can choose from hundreds of different designs. Girl Scouts can complete their Junior Jeweler Badge, Cadette Woodworking Badge, or part of the Senior Room Makeover Badge. They can also earn a fun patch. Girl Scouts receive $5 off per project.
Who: Daisies-Seniors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On-demand workshops
Where: AR Workshop San Marcos, 1523 San Elijo Rd. S, Ste. 107,
San Marcos 92078
Cost: $26-40
Contact: Pam
Zeman, sanmarcos@arworkshop.com or 760-613-0709
Bach to
Rock allows Girl
Scouts to explore real instruments in real band settings. B2R is a
music school that provides music lessons with an innovative approach
to music instruction based on the belief that everyone learns faster
playing music they like, whether it’s rock or Bach, and the
technical foundation is the same. B2R’s unique arrangements of music
of our time and combined individual lessons with band instruction
creates a learning experience for kids to last a lifetime! At Bach
to Rock, weekly “jam sessions” lead to Battle of the Bands and
recording sessions in B2R Studios, B2R’s own professional recording
facilities. B2R also holds regularly scheduled public concerts that
encourage students to become seasoned performers. These creative
group activities foster teamwork, build self-esteem and motivate
students to perfect their musicianship through independent practice.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When:
On demand; Scheduled classes
Where: 13185 Black Mountain
Rd #1. San Diego, CA 92129
Cost: $25
Contact:
Fresas Balisteri,
pq@bachtorock.com
or (858) 208-3758
At Cabrillo National Monument Foundation, discover the cultural, historical, and natural resources of San Diego's National Park. Whether it's touring the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, taking a close look at native plants, or wading through the tidepools, there are many educational and recreational opportunities for you and your troop at Cabrillo National Monument. Join a Ranger-led program or explore on your own. By spending time at the park, you can work on a variety of badges, your Outdoor and Citizen Science Journeys, and/or your Girl Scout Ranger certificate or patch. Contact us today to see how your Girl Scout or troop can get involved!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets;
badge/patching earning opportunity; community service
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; ongoing, regular
hours; on demand
Where: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San
Diego, CA 92106
Cost: Free
Contact: Samantha
Wynns, samantha_wynns@partner.nps.gov
or 619-523-4287
Capitol Debate believes that debate prepares students to become thinkers, speakers, and leaders. Their programs teach middle and high school students important skills—critical thinking, advocacy, persuasive speaking—through fun and challenging workshops, online classes, and camps. You’re invited to one of their new series of workshops focused on helping Girl Scouts achieve their public speaking and advocacy goals and preparing them to be leaders.
Who: Cadettes-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch
earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on
demand
Where: San Diego County; your location
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Jacqueline Kelleher, team@capitoldebate.com or 800-450-5012
Center Stage
Productions (CSP) is a non-profit youth theatre company providing
a wide range of classes and production opportunities for kids to
express themselves creatively in a fun and professional stage
environment.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Discounted
tickets
When: Scheduled performances
Where:
North Inland (Escondido, Poway, Fallbrook, etc.)
Cost:
$10-$25/girl
Contact: Abby Reynolds, abby@centerstagesd.com or 760-224-4140
Challenge Island —Where Engineering Meets
Imagination!—is a one-of-a-kind enrichment program on the forefront of
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education and
21st century learning. Collaborative, engaging, fun-filled STEAM
challenges and adventures fulfill a wide array of Daisy, Brownie,
Junior, and Cadette Journey and badge requirements. Just want a fun
activity for your troop? Challenge Island San Diego North-Central
offers fun patch workshops for Daisies through Seniors.
Who: Daisies-Seniors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Central San Diego, North
Inland, your location
Cost: $28-42/girl
Contact: Central/North: Rebecca Tanag, CISanDiego@challenge-island.com
or 858-633-7648, Coastal: Ritika Sehgal, sandiegocoastal@challenge-island.com
or 858-922-7489
Chicanista Boutique was founded in 2014 by owners and sisters, Danielle Cisneros and Elizabeth Rodriguez. They grew up in a large family where their mother and aunts were always crafting, knitting, sewing and cooking. Danielle and Elizabeth were inspired to learn these skills as a way of staying connected to their cultural heritage and combining their love of family, art, creativity, culture and community. From these humble yet inspirational roots came Chicanista Boutique, dedicated to connecting culture, community and craft with people of all backgrounds through their fun, interactive, engaging and educational workshops! We encourage girl power, creativity and positive cultural communication!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand;
ongoing; private events
Where: Virtual Cost: $10-25
Contact: Danielle Cisneros, chicanistaboutique@gmail.com.
Children Arts and More provides fun and educational distant learning and on-site enrichment programs to children throughout San Diego County. Our classes help to build confidence, academics, team building, and social skills. Children will engage in hands on activities that include physical fitness, imaginative play, cooking, acting, science, engineering, and more. Classes are taught by highly trained and certified instructors.
Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On demand; scheduled workshops
Where: North Inland, North Coastal
Cost:
$10-25
Contact: Lakeisha Holley, childrenartsandmore@aol.com
or 757-635-3759
San Diego Children’s
Discovery Museum provides hands-on educational exhibits and
programs focusing on science, art, and world cultures. The museum
offers hands-on workshops and activities for Girl Scouts throughout
the year. Choose from several badge workshops and receive a free
Museum patch! Daisies can earn their Model Car Design, How Robots
Move, and Art in the Outdoors badges while Brownies can complete their
Bugs and Outdoor Art Maker badges.
Who: Daisies-Brownies
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; community service opportunity
When: On
demand; scheduled workshops
Where: 320 N Broadway,
Escondido, CA 92025
Cost: $10-25; group minimums apply
and groups size determines actual rate
Contact:
education@sdcdm.org or
760-233-7755
San Diego Civic Youth
Ballet has been the resident classical ballet school in
Balboa Park since 1945, celebrating over 75 years of affordable,
high-quality arts education. Inspiring generations of dancers and
audiences alike who have come to the Casa del Prado to learn about
and appreciate ballet, SDCYB also presents special, discounted
ballet performances of The Nutcracker and their spring ballet
specifically for the Scout community each year. This is a chance for
girls to learn about history, experience ballet and support their
community. Also, production-specific patches are available! At
SDCYB, they believe that everyone should have the opportunity to
dance and look forward to sharing the hard work of their students
with the Girl Scout community.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; discounted tickets
When: Scheduled
performances
Where: Casa del Prado Theater, Balboa Park,
1800 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost:
Contact: Ira Bauer-Spector, ira@sdcyb.org or 619-233-3060
Code with Her provides real-world coding experiences to empower girls to be the next leaders in technology. All programs are in line with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and taught by women mentors in the technology field. Girl Scouts will learn how to use technology as a tool to make the world a better place and come away with technical and team building skills, a supportive community and STEM confidence.
Use technology to reach your cookie selling goals! Check out Coding for Cookies, a self-guided curriculum that utilizes Scratch to create a marketing pitch that showcases your Girl Scout, cookies, and goals.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Your location; virtual; self-guided
Cost:
$15-$25/girl
Contact: Michaela Mitchell, info@codewithher.org
At Code Ninjas, kids love technology, games, and having fun with
friends. Parents want to give their kids the best and brightest future
possible. Everyone wins at Code Ninjas. Kids learn to code through
engaging game-based curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and
problem-solving. That's the Code Ninjas way! Code Ninjas feels honored
to partner with Girl Scouts where girls will be introduced to,
practice, and master coding. Visit their center for a Coding badge
scheduled workshop or schedule a troop visit. Code Ninjas is proud to
help girls shape a better tomorrow.
Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Chula Vista location: 2318 Proctor Valley Rd,
Suite 104, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Poway location: 12642 Poway Rd, Suite 14, Poway,
CA 92064
Encinitas Location: 290 N. El Camino Real Suite
290-B, Encinitas, CA 92024
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Chula Vista: Alma
Zendejas, alma.zendejas@codeninjas.com or
858-621-3406
Poway: Jazmin West, jazmin.west@codeninjas.com or
858-886-9309
Encinitas: Tamara Weitzel, tamara.weitzel@codeninjas.com or
760-880-1669
Corral Critters offers a unique, educational and interactive program for Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes to earn Pets, Animal Helpers, Animal Habitats and Horse badges. Participants will find out what different animals need and how to care for them; make an animal feel loved; feed and groom an animal; and investigate animal habitats. A program is also offered for Juniors who want to earn a Horseback Riding badge. Participants will learn the basics of how to care for a horse including grooming, expenses, safety and tack/equipment. A riding demonstration can also be provided. In addition to badge opportunities, we are also available to host field trips!
Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where:
29950 Robbie Lane, Vista, CA 92084
Cost: $20
Contact: Melissa Tamberg-Heffron, info@corralcritters.com or 760-207-2846
Derby United provides a unique outdoor activity for your troop or service unit. Bring them roller skating! Our outdoor skating rink can accommodate groups large and small. All group outings include a quad skate rental and a Roller Skating Fun Patch for every Girl Scout. Various group options from bulk ticket pricing for public sessions to reserved areas for meetings, meals, or celebrations. Bringing out multiple troops or a whole service unit? Full private facility rentals are available for larger groups. We can't wait to have you out to our beautiful open-air venue complete with colorful murals, lush landscaping, selfie stations, and more. They are proud to be a women-owned, local business. Let's roll!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets,
Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled
workshops/performances, on demand, ongoing/regular hours
Where: Derby United, 6060
Federal Blvd., San Diego, 92114
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Isabelle Ringer, isabelle@derbyunited.com
or 619-889-1550
The STEM Outreach Committee at DRS Daylight Solutions' slogan is “To
Inspire with Light.” They aim to share their love of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics with San Diego County youth
through demonstration, education and mentoring in the area of
photonics and its related disciplines. Their vision is to cultivate
a smarter, kinder, safer, and more beautiful world by inspiring a
passion in youth to learn, develop, and apply photonics-based
knowledge in their education and careers. DRS Daylight Solutions
offers periodic facility tours to outside groups, including Girl
Scouts. Contact them directly to learn more about this opportunity
to explore state-of-the-art laser products and the field of photonics.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: 16465 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127
Cost: Free
Contact: Tom Watson, Daylight-Stem@drs.com or 858-432-7580
EF Tours for Girl Scouts helps your girls discover the world. With international programs from Italy to India, our mission is to open the world through education and give Girl Scouts the opportunity to travel and grow. As part of EF Education First, the world leader in international education with over 50 years of experience, we take care of the logistics while the girls lead. They can choose from World Centre visits, service projects, STEM trips, and other adventures--meeting scouts from across the country and around the world along the way. From planning and fundraising to exploring foreign cities and meeting new people, the girls define their experience. Then through culturally immersive educational travel and their own hard work, EF Girl Scouts discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place.
Who: Cadettes-Ambassadors
What: Travel
When: Scheduled tours
Where: Worldwide
Cost: varies
Contact: 800-457-9023 or online
contact form
Elementary Institute of Science is a nonprofit organization dedicated to offering STEM learning opportunities for students in grades 2-12. We offer after school, camps, and Saturday programs. If you are interested in getting hands-on experience in marine biology, engineering, biology, geology, and many other disciplines in the STEM field, visit https://eisca.org and join our programs!
Who: Brownies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When
: Scheduled workshops;
contact info@eisca.org for more info
Where : 608
51st Street, San Diego, CA 92114
Cost: $10-25
Contact : Sandra Lebron, slebron@eisca.org or 619-263-2302
Empowerment Through Golf is empowering youth to design their ideal future lives in the fields of Golf and S.T.E.A.M. We provide comprehensive golf & mental game training, plus offer S.T.E.A.M education webinars for our students. We believe in equipping the next generation with the knowledge they need, to be the best candidates in the future pipeline for each industry.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Ongoing/regular hours
Where: Sorrento Canyon Golf Center, 5605 Carroll Canyon
Road
Cost: Contact for information
Contact: Helyne Joseph, helyne.joseph@gmail.com or 858-752-7396
The Energy Coalition collaborates with environmentally-minded community partners to bring new opportunities to teachers, students, and the public. TEC leverages a vast expanse of relationships throughout district offices, County Offices of Education, educational resource centers, science and environmental education networks, and community program providers to reach as many educators as possible. Through these and many other partnerships, TEC delivers:
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; community service opportunity
When: On
demand
Where: your location
Cost: Free
Contact: Siria Salas, ssalas@energycoalition.org
or 858-380-4674
Engage Thru Tech offers state of the art video production opportunities combined with personalized service and attention to detail. We believe that digital media is a powerful way for people to collaborate to make a difference in their own lives and those around them. By offering movie-making, coding, journey and technology camps and Girl Scout workshops, kids of all ages are empowered to share what's most important to them.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity, Journey and Technology Workshops
When: Scheduled and
on-demand workshop
Where: Online
Cost: Over $40
Contact:
Ruth Bacha, info@engagethrutech.com or 425-644-6074
Smart Heart's Don't Miss A Beat program empowers the next generation of life savers to recognize and respond to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)—the leading cause of death on school campus and the #1 killer of student athletes. Smart Heart's patch program provides great activities to satisfy various badge requirements and inspires highest awards projects that could change the standard of preventative and emergency care. One in 300 youth has an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk. The survival rate has been stuck at just 10% for three decades. What’s more, studies show bystanders are less likely to use life-saving CPR and an AED on female SCA victims. Today’s young women need to learn to create cultures of prevention where they live, learn, and play to affect change in tomorrow’s communities.
Who: Juniors-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When:
On demand; Virtual
Where: On demand;
Virtual
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Maureen Legg, executivedirector@epsavealife.org or 805-390-0679
Experience Nature Unplugged is a 501(c)(3) with a mission to inspire wellness in the digital age. While the foundation of their work is balancing screen time with green time, they offer a variety of preventative (upstream) solutions for mental and physical wellbeing. Their educational and experiential programming focuses on providing tools and resources to help people take a proactive and holistic approach to the current health challenges they are facing today as a society. They offer coaching, workshops, presentations, community hikes, day trips, and overnight retreats.
Who: Cadettes-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When:
Scheduled workshops; On demand
Where: Your location; North
Coastal
Cost:
$10-25
Contact: info@natureunplugged.com or 858-775-6486
Feeding San Diego invites Girl Scouts to earn their Climate Controller Food Rescue patch during a food sorting volunteer shift at the volunteer center in Sorrento Valley. This patch was developed by SOLV Energy and Feeding San Diego to educate Girl Scouts about the linkage between food waste and climate change, in order to inspire Girl Scouts to become “Climate Controllers” through food rescue. All troops are welcome any time of the year. Volunteer shifts are available six days a week with four different time options each day.
Feeding San Diego is a non-profit organization on a mission to end hunger through food rescue. Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego is the leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization in San Diego County and the only Feeding America affiliate in the region. Our organization provides more than 40.3 million meals every year to children, families, seniors, college students, military families, and veterans in partnership with a network of 292 local charities, schools, faith communities, meal sites, and food pantries. Last year, more than 70 percent of the food provided to the community was rescued from local and national food donors. By diverting high-quality food from the landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Feeding San Diego protects people and the planet. To get involved with Feeding San Diego and learn more about its mission, visit feedingsandiego.org. Get daily updates on social media at facebook.com/feedingsandiego, twitter.com/FeedingSanDiego or follow us on Instagram @feedingsandiego.
Who: Brownies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; Community Service opportunity
When: Ongoing/regular
hours
Where:
Feeding San Diego, 9477 Waples St. Ste. 100, San Diego 92121
Cost: Free
Contact: Feeding San Diego, 858-452-3663
Flinn Springs County Park boasts a large diversity of plants and animals, with huge majestic oaks and a year-round stream. Several bridges, pavilions, and lawns are available for ceremonies. Their rangers are enthusiastic and knowledgeable when it comes to leading hikes, programs, or projects. They offer Girl Scout opportunities to all ages, programs tailored for your needs, and can even come to you. Flinn Springs County Park is always ready to support volunteerism or service projects at the park, whether it be planting trees, building gardens, or park beautification. Girl Scout troops can earn badges at most program levels in categories such as environmental stewardship, arts in the outdoors, outdoor explorer, and naturalist.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patching
earning opportunity; community service opportunity; facility use
When: On demand; scheduled workshops
Where: 14787
Old Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021; your location
Cost:
Free
Contact: Ranger Nate Pownell, nathaniel.pownell@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-561-0180
The Flower Fields has a unique growing program for Daisies and Brownies that want to earn a Flower Fields patch. Participants will plant a sunflower, learn about composting and recycling, do an art project, and take a tour on the tractor wagon ride. Programs are also offered for Juniors who want to earn a Flower Fields patch. Participants will dissect a flower, learn about vermicomposting (composting with worms), learn about good and bad bugs in the garden, and take a tour on the tractor wagon ride.
Who: Daisies-Juniors
What: Badge/patching earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where:
5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Cost:
$10-$25
Contact: Joni Miringoff, joni@carltas.com
or 760-930-9123 x118
At Flower Girl World Creative Writing Workshops,
children's book author, Lynelle Woolley, will turn your next troop
meeting into a fun-filled creative writing workshop. Girls can earn
badges in the storytelling category and each girl will receive a bonus
Flower Girl World fun patch and either an author signed book or
writer’s notepad.
Who: Daisies-Seniors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Virtual
Cost: $10-25
Contact:
Lynelle Kerstine Woolley, Lynelle@FlowerGirlWorld.com
or 310-489-0694
Forecast 3D invites Girl Scouts to tour their facility by appointment and learn about the capabilities of 3D printing. Programming is offered for individual troops and at their annual Design Like a G.I.R.L. workshops, where your girl will learn to think like an engineer.
Who: Brownies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch
earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on
demand
Where: 2221 Rutherford Rd., Carlsbad CA
92008
Cost: Under $10
Contact: Carissa Stewart, carissa@forecast3d.com or 760-929-9380
Fort Cross Old
Timey Adventures is your source for hands-on
living history and outdoor adventuring in the Julian area. They have
nine different educational programs to choose from and seasonal
festival events throughout the year include the Lilac Festival,
Autumn Jubilee, Haunted Harvest, and Holiday Hayride. Some
activities include: archery, tomahawk throwing, slingshot range,
gardening, petting zoo, reptiles, hoedowns and jug band
participation, camping, fire-making, nature walks, fairy and dino
garden making, cider pressing, berry and pumpkin picking, hayrides,
and so much more! Every field trip includes items to keep.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; community service opportunity
When:
Scheduled workshops/events; on demand; ongoing/regular hours
Where: 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
Cost:
$10-25
Contact: Doreen Cross, fortcrossfun@gmail.com or 951-847-1904
Free Flight is a non-profit exotic bird sanctuary located in Del Mar, CA. Our mission is to maintain a sanctuary that shelters, nurtures, and re-socializes parrots while educating the public to inspire a lasting concern for the well-being of exotic birds. We offer guided tours, field trips, art activities, parrot enrichment workshops, backyard bird-feeder workshops, and bird-watching along the nearby San Dieguito River Park. Many of our programs satisfy requirements for badges!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; Community service opportunity; Education programs in a
unique outdoor environment
When: Scheduled workshops; on
demand
Where: 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA
92014
Cost: Under $10
Contact: Isabelle
Zapata at freeflightbirds@live.com or 858-481-3148
The Freestyle Martial Arts "Girls Empowered" class is designed for Daisies - Ambassadors and meets the requirements for various petals and badges. This 45-60 minute, one session class develops confidence, discipline, focus, and respect, using exercise and team building. The workshop culminates in students breaking a board and earning our community partner fun patch.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patching
earning opportunity
When: On demand
Where:
Freestyle Martial Arts, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd #1, San Diego, CA
92110
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Marina Hayden,
senseihayden@usafma.com or 619-224-9600
Girls Rugby
provides access for girls to learn vital skills and core values such
as leadership, empowerment, achievement, respect, and sportsmanship
all while enjoying the experience of playing all-girls, flag rugby.
Girls Rugby embodies the philosophy of developing young girls through
sport and understands the positive benefits that participation in team
sports has on their lives.
Who: Brownies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patching
earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: Central San Diego, North Coastal, North Inland, East
County, South County
Cost: $10
Contact: Jessika Marshall, socal@girlsrugbyinc.com or 802-782-6343
Healthy Chats provides in-home and public seminars for mothers and
daughters ages 9-11 on the topic of puberty. The Healthy Chats program
was developed by a local pediatrician and has served the community for
over 20 years. Review with your daughter all the changes associated
with puberty in a fun, age-appropriate seminar along with other
mothers and daughters. Girl Scouts have an opportunity to earn a
Healthy Chats patch.
Who: Juniors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On demand; scheduled workshops
Where: Your location; San Diego County
Cost: Over
$40
Contact: Chrystal de Freitas, info@healthychats.com or 858-405-0651
Healthy Kids Happy Planet is dedicated to educating and empowering youth to create a healthier, greener and kinder world for all. We provide engaging and interactive workshops and presentation focused on how to create positive through making healthy and conscientious food choices. We envision a world where our youth thrive in a culture of health, environmental stewardship and ethical food systems. Our variety of programs include workshops that focus on environmental stewardship, nutrition, cooking, and social change.
Who: Brownies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch
earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on
demand
Where: Virtual or your location
Cost:
Under $10
Contact: Shura Hammond, shura@healthykidshappyplanet.org
or 858-945-0186
As a leading provider of Brain Health services, Healthy Within offers non medication ways to balance the brain. They are leaders in integrative treatment of mental health conditions. Please reach out to Dr. Divya Kakaiya to learn more about neurofeedback. She conducts a very comprehensive evaluation and will recommend number of sessions your child may need.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Resource
When: Ongoing, regular hours; on demand
Where:
Healthy Within, 5665 Oberlin Drive, Suite 206, San Diego 92121
Cost: $150 per session
Contact: Divya Kakaiya
Ph.D, drkakaiya@healthywithin.com
or 858-622-0221
The education department at Helen Woodward Animal Center serves children of all ages by providing a variety of unique learning opportunities that support the bond between humans and animals. They achieve this by nurturing knowledge, compassion, and respect toward all living things. Their programs (including three badge programs) include hands-on animal encounters with a variety of species and interactive activities!
Troops can also get involved in a global awareness campaign that focuses on the importance of pet adoption: Remember Me Thursday. Whether it’s for a troop activity or a vehicle for girls who are working towards their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award, you can be sure the girls will be proud of themselves for making a difference.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity, community service opportunities
When: On
demand; ongoing/regular hours
Where: 6461 El Apajo,
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Cost: $10-$25/girl
Contact: Haylee Blake at hayleeb@animalcenter.org or 858-756-4117
San Diego
History Center has a vast array of engaging and hands-on
educational activities for your troop to experience! Become a
historian by handling artifacts and archival documents, dress in
historical costumes, and learn about different San Diego communities
that have contributed to San Diego history. Badge workshops are
available for every Girl Scout level. Book a workshop today!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On demand
Where: 1649 El
Prado Suite 3, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Dominique Herrera, dherrera@sandiegohistory.org
or 619-232-6203 ext. 108
San Diego Humane
Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane
world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and
people. Their mission is to inspire compassion and their Girl Scout
programs strive to teach youth respect and compassion for pets and
wildlife. Available opportunities for troops include:
Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; community service opportunity
When: Ongoing,
regular hours; on demand
Where: San Diego Campus: 5500
Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110;
Escondido Campus: 3500 Burnet
Drive, Escondido, CA 92027;
Oceanside Campus: 572 Airport Road,
Oceanside, CA 92058
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Heather Schneider at heschneider@sdhumane.org or
619-299-7012 ext. 2272
iFLY Indoor Skydiving provides a thrilling, educational STEM experience for Girl Scouts from Juniors to Ambassadors. Our highly trained STEM educators will provide an interactive presentation on real-world STEM applications, a collaborative STEM career focused activity, an immersive, hands-on lab activity and an amazing physics demonstration using our state-of-the-art vertical indoor wind tunnel. Each participant will have the opportunity to fly one-on-one with a certified world-class flight instructor. This program completes almost all of the requirements for completion of the STEM Career Exploration Badge. It's so much more than a lesson - it's an enriching day of fun and learning they'll remember the rest of their lives!
Who: Juniors-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When:
Scheduled workshops; On demand; Virtual
Where: iFLY San Diego
(Mission Valley), 2385 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego 92108
Cost: Over $40
Contact:
Marissa Cowan,
mcowan@iflyworld.com
, 206-809-8707
I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) leads and inspires the San Diego community to actively conserve and enhance the environment through example, outreach, and local involvement. ILACSD strives for a zero waste, litter-free, and environmentally engaged San Diego region. They host community cleanups, flexible volunteer programs, free zero waste workshops, and a recycling call center and website (WasteFreeSD.org). WasteFreeSD is a one-stop resource focused on minimizing waste, which offers information on diversion of household items, recyclables, and household hazardous waste from our crowded landfills. Easy access information connects you to local resources that reduce waste with resources for recycling, donation, and repair.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; community service opportunity
When:
Scheduled workshops
Where: San Diego County; your
location
Contact: Nikolas Kennedy, nkennedy@cleansd.org or 619-704-2774
Inspire School
of Ballet is a performing arts studio that specializes in high
quality dance and musical theater instruction. Our caring and
professional staff loves teaching and inspiring students to be all
they can be both on and off the stage. Inspire can cater workshops
around your troop’s dance or fitness badge requirements. In addition,
we offer special Girl Scout backstage opportunities to our full-length
ballet and musical theater productions twice yearly (e.g. Nutcracker,
Sleeping Beauty, Annie, Shrek Jr.). The opportunities include a
theater tour, a Q & A period, and the opportunity to meet the
performers! Patches for each performance are available for sale.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; discounted tickets
When: Scheduled
workshops/performances; on demand
Where: 861 Harold Place
Suite 302, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Cost: $10-25
Contact:
admin@inspireballet.com
or 619-551-4095
Girl Scouts can earn the Mental Health Awareness Patch developed by
International Bipolar
Foundation (IBPF) to educate and reduce the stigma of
mental illness and become a positive role in their communities. With
approximately one in four people in the U.S. diagnosed with a mental
illness, awareness of those impacted is also growing. In earning the
patch, Girl Scouts will learn how the brain impacts mental health,
explore how discrimination against those with a mental health
condition makes it difficult to seek help, learn about great
achievers who experienced mental illness, research how mental health
is portrayed in the media, and create anti-stigma campaigns activities.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On demand
Where: Your
location
Cost: Free
Contact: Debbie Brown,
dbrown@ibf.org
At Iron
Oak Canyon Ranch—uniquely positioned city-close, but surrounded
by the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge—Girl Scouts of all ages can
earn their Horseback Riding badge. By learning horsemanship from the
ground up, girls will leave the ranch more confident, ready to be a
leader among their peers. Iron Oak Canyon Ranch also offers animal
presentations, guided nature hikes, and hands-on activities around the
ranch to help girls earn Outdoor, Eco, and Animal badges by learning
to be a good neighbor to local wildlife. While all programs are
offered on-site, some programs can travel to you.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On demand; scheduled workshops
Where: 12310 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91978; your
location
Cost: $26-40
Contact: Lessa
Ritzma, lessa@ironoakcanyonranch.com
or 619-670-1861
Junior Achievement of San Diego's mission is to empower young people to own their economic success. Our K-12 curriculum focuses on three pillars; work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. JA programs reach every ethnic and economic demographic. Junior Achievement is a world-wide nonprofit organization, reaching over 10 million students a year. Since 1950, Junior Achievement of San Diego County has provided life-changing programs to more than 765,000 youth in the classroom and after school to foster an understanding of how the “real world” works. To ensure youth are prepared for their future, JA teaches them how to get a job, start a business and how to manage money. Home to the popular McGrath Family JA BizTown and Mission Fed JA Finance Park, JA of San Diego will reach 70,000+ youth from 38 school districts during the 2016-2017 calendar school year. JA San Diego receives support from more than 5,400 volunteers annually in order to help impact our youth in the community. Please visit our website to learn more about our organization and how you can get involved!
Be on the lookout for upcoming programs in the spring!
Financing My Dreams Badge Workshop
“When you daydream about your future, what kind of job do you think you might have? Do your daydreams include owning a home or traveling the world? Now's your chance to dream -- and dream big! By earning this badge, you'll explore how your dream job and dream life really match up.” – Girl Scouts of San Diego. During your JA Finance Park simulation you will be provided with an “adult situation” which includes a job, salary & monthly income, credit score, debt, family status. You will have to learn how to plan, budget and save for your “family” scenario. This experience will also include access to our on-site Career Center, as well as our online Career Center to explore real San Diego career and educational opportunities. This JA Finance Park simulation aligns well with some of the key components in earning your Financing My Dreams badge.
Grades: Cadettes
Dates/Times: TBD
Location: Junior Achievement Finance Park - 4756 Mission Gorge
Place, San Diego, CA 92120
Cost: $24/per Girl Scout
Ratio Requirements: 4 Girl Scouts to 1 Troop
Leader/Chaperone*
Contact: Email Madeline Bowen mbowen@jasandiego.org or call 619-906-4918
*This is NOT a drop off event. Girl Scout troop leaders or chaperones are REQUIRED to attend as volunteers (free of charge), UNLESS they want to have their own tablet and go through the JA Finance Park simulation themselves, which would also require a fee of $24 per adult. JA recommends that the leaders/chaperones role is to provide ACTIVE support with helping the girls go through this learning experience.
San Diego Junior Theatre provides engaging, innovative, high-quality theatre education and productions for children of all cultural heritages, ages, abilities and levels of interest.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; discounted tickets
When: Scheduled
performances; on demand
Where: 1650 El Prado, Suite 208,
San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10-25
Contact:
Erin Roberts, erin@juniortheatre.com or 619-239-1311
Kids Yoga Zone offers classes and events for Girl Scouts of all ages! Classes are centered around building confidence, co-operation, leadership and most importantly having fun. From partner and group work to overcoming fears with fun poses, the girls will be left feeling strong, relaxed and happy. We also do longer events like yoga/beach clean ups, yoga/art project, yoga/vision boarding and much more. Classes are customizable and can incorporate lots of different ways to earn badges. Classes are mobile and can be at the beach, parks, or even your backyard.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; Community service opportunity
When:
Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: North Coastal; Your
location
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Marci Kawar
at marci@kidsyogazone.com or 760-846-6571
La Jolla Nutritional Health offers virtual workshops to discover healthy eating habits and the effects of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats on the body. Girl Scouts will learn and understand what happens to their bodies when they eat different foods and how they can affect skin, energy levels, and sleep. Cadette Girl Scouts will fulfill requirements towards the Eating For You Badge.
Who: Cadettes-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch
earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on
demand
Where: Virtual
Cost: $15
Contact: Lauren Weiss, lajollanutritionalhealth@gmail.com or 619-976-6866
LEGOLAND® California Resort has great ways
for everyone to join the celebration. Girl Scouts enjoy special
discounts year round, with optional hands-on STEM workshops and
patches for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Dive into the LEGO CITY:
Deep Sea Adventure or go-behind-the-scenes at THE LEGO MOVIE™ 2.
Enjoy over 60 rides, shows and attractions including the SEA LIFE
aquarium, LEGOLAND Water Parks and two on-site hotels. In spring and
fall, don’t miss their Girls Who Build events, where girls are
inspired by female professionals, attend hands-on workshops, and
receive a patch and LEGO giveaway.
Who: Daisies-Juniors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; discount tickets
When: Scheduled workshops;
on demand
Where: One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad, CA
92008
Cost: $26-40; minimum group size of 10 (other than
Girls Who Build workshops)
Contact: LEGOLAND
Reservations, 760-438-5346
Lockhart
Training provides classes for Girl Scout troops in First Aid
(Brownies-Cadettes), Pet First Aid/Dog Safety (Daisies-Cadettes), and
Babysitter Training (Cadettes-Ambassadors). These hands-on workshops
cover most or all requirements towards various national Girl Scout
badges. Babysitter Training workshop participants will receive
Babysitting Certificate and Pediatric CPR participant card upon
completion.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On demand
Where: Your
location
Cost: $10-$25; Over $40
Contact:
Sue Lockhart, lockhart.sue@gmail.com or 858-344-0475
Loretta's uplifting and interactive workshops aim to help people of all ages develop and sustain techniques for personal development. Her workshops incorporate meditation, facilitated group discussions, journaling, yoga, and more. Loretta's background in leadership and mindfulness coaching creates a safe and encouraging space for participants to shift their mindsets, gain new perspectives, and commit to living more fulfilling and purposeful lives! The workshops that Loretta currently offers include:
Who: Seniors-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets;
badge/patch earning opportunity
When: On demand
Where: Central San Diego, East
County (El Cajon, La Mesa, etc.), your location
Cost: $10-15
Contact: Loretta Turner, hello@lorettaturner.com
Mingei International Museum is dedicated to furthering the understanding of art of the people (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world. This art shares a direct simplicity and reflects joy in making, by hand, useful objects of timeless beauty that are satisfying to the human spirit.
Mingei offers artmaking opportunities that take direct inspiration from the Museum’s exhibitions and permanent collection of folk art, craft, and design from across the world. Girls will explore and experience diverse artistic processes from start to finish, gaining an understanding of complex and interesting craft forms.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado,
San Diego CA 92101
Cost: $15-$25
Contact: Diana Benavidez at dbenavidez@mingei.org
Mission Fed helps girls gain financial knowledge and confidence to prepare for a bright future. Girl Scout troops across San Diego County partner with Mission Fed to learn important money management skills while earning financial literacy badges and patches. Now hosted online, your Troop can experience a virtual tour of a branch and earn national badges by learning about banking basics, budgeting, smart shopping or credit. Juniors can even earn their Money Madness patch by participating in a virtual workshop. These are interactive and lively! In addition, Mission Fed offers a unique Girl Scouts savings program and other services for Girl Scouts San Diego and their families! Mission Fed is a not-for-profit financial services company.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patching
earning opportunity
When: Scheduled and on-demand
workshop
Where: Virtual and Troop Locations
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 858-524-2850 to find the
nearest branch and schedule a tour
San Diego Model Railroad Museum offers true STEAM opportunities for Girl Scouts. What make arches and triangles so strong? Take a self-guided tour at one of several annual opportunities and perform experiments to learn why civil engineers use them in the construction of railroad bridges. Use science and technology to earn your SDMRM STEAM Engineering patch.
Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patching earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where:
1649 El Prado #4, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Julia McMeans, education@sdmrm.org or 619-696-0199
MOXIE Theatre provides several programs that engage girls and young women, which includes a mentorship program for high school age students who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. Mentorships are available in many areas, including: directing, scenic, lighting, stage management, production management, marketing, and house management.
Who: Daisy-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets;
Badge/patch earning opportunity; Community Service Opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: 6663 El Cajon
Blvd. Ste. N, San Diego, CA 92115
Cost: $15-$25
Contact: Callie Prendiville, callie@moxietheatre.com or 714-393-1256
Nation Marine Mammal Foundation’s mission
is to inspire young minds through marine mammal science with
innovative programming focused on the science conducted at the
foundation. They believe in the enormous potential of today’s youth
and aim to celebrate and embolden them through communicating NMMF’s
work and introducing the extraordinary people who do it. NMMF work
to address some of the most extreme climate science and STEM
challenges today: from the dramatically diminishing richness of the
oceans that our grandparents once enjoyed, to the fact that less
than half of eighth grade girls consider careers in science,
engineering, technology or mathematics.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where:
Girl Scouts Balboa Campus
Cost: Free
Contact: “NMMF Community Engagement Team” community_engagement@nmmf.org or 716-397-1506
National University School of Technology and Engineering offers a wide variety of STEM programs including cybersecurity, design, electrical, and computer engineering. Their workshops meet requirements for a variety of badges and journeys across program levels.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: National University Library & Makerspace, 9393
Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Cost: Free
Contact: Jodi Reeves, jreeves@nu.edu or 619-929-6594
The San Diego
Natural History Museum (the NAT) encourages us to interpret the
natural world through research, education, and exhibits, promotes
understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California
and the peninsula of Baja California, and inspires a respect for
nature and the environment. Brownies can earn their Bugs badge by
exploring the world of bugs and learning more about small creatures
that make a big difference in the biodiversity of our region. Juniors
can earn the Animal Habitats badge, where docents will take them on a
tour of Coast to Cactus in Southern California, one of the Museum’s
permanent exhibitions, which explains how animals have adapted to the
diverse ecosystem.
Who: Brownies-Juniors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On demand
Where: 1788 El
Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10-25/girl
Contact: Docent Volunteer Marilyn, mfmiles235@att.net or 619-291-2556
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center's purpose is to build healthy families and a healthy environment. We do this through hands-on classes in the garden and in the kitchen with children and adults. Our children’s program offers ecological, academic, and culinary lessons to build a positive relationship with food and the environment.
Olivewood Gardens hosts public workshops where girls can complete the steps necessary to earn badges through our Garden Explorers program. These classes are usually held on the last Saturday of the month and are geared towards 1-6th grade learners. Additionally, private workshops can be scheduled for activities that span the garden and the kitchen.
Who: Grades K-12
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; On
demand
Where: 2525 N Avenue, National City, CA
91950
Cost: $10-$25/girl
Contact: Kelsey, kelsey@olivewoodgardens.org or 619-434-4281
Through martial arts and fitness, On Track Wellness teaches confidence, compassion, leadership, self-respect, goal setting, how to build strength, focus and determination. It gives people of even a young age a chance to be a leader and set a positive example for others. For many martial arts is for self-defense but that is just a small part of the entire journey while gaining skills in all areas of life. Our students learn how to deal with stress, anxiety and pushing through challenges. All of these skills lead to success on and off the mat and helping build a better community.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand;
on-gong
Where: 3445 Midway Dr., Suite L/M, San Diego, CA,
92110
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Nathan
Church, nate@ontrackwellness.com, 619-796-2810
Outdoor Outreach's mission is to connect youth to the transformative power of the outdoors...To realize the positive attitude and behavioral changes that help them become happy, healthy, and successful adults. Our Vision: Youth everywhere will be inspired by the outdoors to play, learn, serve and share. Earn requirements towards Snow or Climbing Adventure badges. Program opportunities and locations can be found in our pamphlet.
Who: Juniors-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch
opportunity, community service
When: On demand;
Ongoing/regular hours
Where: County of San Diego
Cost: Varies
Contact: Sunny Chang, sunny.chang@outdooroutreach.org or
619-235-5790 x100
Pacific Motion Dance Center offers exciting and educational dance classes and workshops to dancers ages 2-17. Dance helps build confidence and teamwork skills and inspires creativity and movement for girls and teens. During this workshop, girls will learn a dance routine and will participate in fun games and activities. Certain ages may also include a dance themed craft. This event provides the opportunity to earn the Brownie Dancer badge, but can be customized as needed to fit a variety of ages and levels. Classes are offered in a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and musical theater.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; On demand
Where: 712 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos, CA
92078
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: 760-727-2426
(M-Th 3:30-8 p.m.) or office@pacificmotiondance.com
Play It Safe Defense participants “GO CHIHUAHUA CRAZY” and learn self-protection. This fun, age-appropriate class teaches: stranger awareness, abduction defense, and how to verbally deal with friendship drama, bullies, and conflict resolution. Using role-play and simple techniques, Play It Safe teaches girls to be aware, project confidence, use voice, trust their intuition, and set boundaries. Patch and safety materials are included.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch
earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on
demand
Where: Your location; North Inland; North
Coastal; Central SD; South County; East County
Cost:
$10-25
Contact: Tracie Arlington, Tracie@PlayItSafeDefense.com
or 619-723-0036
Play-Well
TEKnologies recognizes that kids are already naturally
gifted creators. Through their programs, they get added inspiration
from specially trained instructors. Students dive into their massive
collections of LEGO® while building elaborate objects, structures,
and vehicles to explore fundamental principles of engineering and
physics. Play-Well lets students learn, collaborate, and create
without fear of mistakes.
Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Central San Diego, your location
Cost:
$10-$25
Contact: Jessica Wall, jessica@play-well.org or 469-918-7005
Poway Trail
Company offers girls a unique experience learning vital life
skills that are at the heart of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
and are an important part of leading a healthy, balanced life. Run by
an experienced Girl Scout leader, Poway Trail Company offers lessons
in horseback riding, grooming, animal care (hands-on activities with a
variety of animals), organic gardening, composting, cooking, art, and
more. Badges and Journeys offered include: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3
Cheers for Animals, Between Earth and Sky, Welcome to the Daisy Flower
Garden, Eco Learner (Daisies), Pets, Painting, Outdoor Adventurer,
Snacks (Brownies), Horseback Riding, Gardener, Flowers (Juniors),
Trees (Cadettes), Sow What (Seniors), Art in the Outdoors badge series
(Daisies-Ambassadors).
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patching
earning opportunity
When: On demand
Where:
14875 Mina De Oro, Poway, CA 92064
Cost: $26-40
Contact: Shana Eastman, shanacaster@hotmail.com
Princess Project San Diego promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor, and community support.
Dress & Accessory Collection Drives
Dates/Times: Ongoing
Location: TBD/Throughout San
Diego
Cost: Free
Contact: Email or call 760-621-4193
Girl Outreach Committee
Help connect The Princess
Project to your local High Schools to ensure all girls in your region
have access to free prom dresses and accessories. If you are
interested in connecting your school to this opportunity please send
us an email with your name, contact information and school you
attend.
Dates/Times: Ongoing (Dress Giveaways happen in
early Spring)
Age level: Seniors and Ambassadors
Location: Throughout San Diego
Cost: Free
E-mail: Email or call 760-621-4193
Girl Scouts are invited to learn about a new source of drinking water: Pure Water Oceanside. Pure Water Oceanside will produce enough water to provide more than 32% of the city's water supply. Learn about where water comes from, what happens when it goes down the drain, and how Oceanside is planning to create a new local source of high-quality drinking water. Interactive workshops demonstrate how Oceanside will purify recycled water to create drinking water that is clean, safe, drought-proof and environmentally sound.
Who: Juniors-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility, 3950 North
River Road, Oceanside, CA 92058
Cost: Free
Contact: Sarah Davis, sdavis@oceansideca.org or
760-435-5830
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is a nonprofit, pediatric-care facility dedicated to excellence in care, research and teaching. We are the only hospital in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare and the region’s only designated pediatric trauma center. In affiliation with the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, we are the region’s teaching hospital for the next generation of pediatric physicians. Since Rady Children’s first opened its doors in 1954, our mission has been "to restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy."
We are pleased to offer the opportunity for Girl Scouts to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders through self-completion of the Kristen Gist Autism Awareness Patch, learn more about protecting our hearing through self-completion of the Rady Children’s Hearing Protection Patch, or Mental Health Awareness Patch.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: On demand self-guided patch program
Where: Your location
Cost: Patches are free with
completion of age-appropriate activities
Contact: For
more information or to receive a patch, contact Julie Purdy, jpurdy@rchsd.org
or 858-966-5408
Rap A
Tap offers dance training for all ages and levels in
ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary dance. Attend one of
their Girl Scout workshops or schedule your own! Girl Scout
discounts available for scheduled performances throughout the year.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; discounted tickets
When: Scheduled
workshops; on demand
Where: 3582 Mt. Acadia Blvd., Suite
E, San Diego, CA 92111
Cost: $10-25
Contact:
Summer Williams, summer@rapataparts.com or 858-256-0749
Join forces with
RARE Science, Inc., a non-profit
organization that helps find cures for kids with rare disease. The
RARE Bear Project is a community driven initiative and is supported by
the ever-growing RARE Bear Army of volunteers that help make one of a
kind bears for special one of a kind kids. With close to 3,000 bears
gifted in over 38 countries, RARE Science is bridging the divide in
the rare disease community by creating awareness and support!
An estimated 250 Million kids have a rare disease. 30% of
these children will die before their 5th birthday and 35% will pass
before their first birthday. Treatments are difficult to develop for
rare diseases because of the scarcity of patients identified, the lack
of data needed to better understand, and the cost it takes to find
treatments for these diseases. RARE Science is tackling all three of
these challenges using a unique methodology to accelerate and decrease
time to identify medicines for rare diseases affecting kids.
RARE Bear Program
Our RARE Bear Program offers a unique
opportunity for the community to become engaged in supporting children
and their families who are trying to find help and treatment. Creating
a RARE Bear for a rare child is a rewarding and selfless act that in
turn brings joy and hope to others. Join the RARE Bear Army TODAY!
Grades: all
Dates/time: ongoing
Location: At home, troop meetings, or with friends
Cost: free
Contact: info@rarescience.org
Storybooks and grandparents—need we say more? Help Reading Legacies create a grandparent’s read-aloud video at the Coronado Public Library! Girl Scouts will spend time coaching and videotaping local seniors as they read stories and share personal memories with the children in their families who will be watching their video. Your time and efforts will allow these seniors to give a cherished gift to their grandchildren. This opportunity is open to Girl Scouts ages 16 and up. Girls must be paired with a parent or troop leader.
Who: Seniors-Ambassadors
What: Storybook Legacies
Program Facilitator
Where: Coronado Public
LIbrary, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
When: Various Wednesdays, noon-4 p.m.; Check website
for details
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Jen Alvord, jen@readinglegacies.org or 619-269-2743 ext. 6
The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future. At the science center, you can explore and investigate more than 100 interactive exhibits that pique your curiosity and become immersed in an IMAX film adventure that shows the wonders of the planet—and beyond! We also offer Girl Scout programs on the weekends. Sign up today!
Girl Scout Programs Offered at the Fleet Science Center:
The Fleet offers the following ongoing Girl Scout badge workshops.
Please visit our website to learn more http://www.rhfleet.org/learn/scout-badge-workshops.
Grades: Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes
Dates/times: Reservations can be made on Saturdays or Sundays,
noon–2 p.m.
Location: The Fleet Science Center, 1875 El
Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $14 per Girl Scout
Contact: Reservations are taken by telephone. Please call
619-238-1233 ext. 806.
Sleepovers and Birthday Parties at the Fleet:
The Fleet
Science Center’s popular sleepovers and birthday parties make it
possible to have your own private museum experience. All sleepovers
and birthday parties include admission to the Fleet, one of San
Diego’s favorite museums. Eight interactive exhibit galleries,
ever-changing traveling exhibitions, and breath-taking imagery and
stunning surround sound in the Giant Dome Theater are just the
beginning … education workshops, scavenger hunts, and more can be
added to the fun!
Grades: 1-8
Dates/times:
Ongoing
Location: The Fleet Science Center, 1875 El
Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $55 per person for
sleepovers. There are several birthday packages to choose from.
Contact: Email
Special Events or call 619-685-5761
RoboThink is an international STEM Education Program. Their robotics kits and curriculum are specially designed to help children be better prepared for the tech jobs of the future. Workshops are designed to provide hands-on experience on engineering and STEM concepts (problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, self-esteem). Girls build robots (or video games), following step-by-step instructions and continue their learning by improving, customizing, and playing with their cool creations. With over a hundred unique build models ranging in all sorts of shapes, sizes, functions, and difficulty, Girl Scouts will have new projects to build and new learnings in every badge, patch, and outreach program.
Who: Daisies-Juniors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Your location
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Javier Rosales, robothinkcv@gmail.com or 619-656-0473
San Diego Canoe Kayak Team is a non-profit organization focused on developing young athletes in the Olympic sport of sprint kayaking and canoeing. They strive for all paddlers of all ages and skills to be connected with a desire to pursue a lifelong passion of being on the water with a paddle in their hands.
Who: Juniors-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; community service opportunity
When:
Scheduled workshop; On demand; Ongoing regular hours
Where: Fiesta Island Youth Aquatic Center, 1750 Fiesta Island
Rd., San Diego, 92109
Cost: $26-$40
Contact: Team Head Coach, Payton Chiou Coach1@sdckt.net or 858-287-0771
San Diego County Sheriff's Department has various opportunities (station tour, crime lab tour, or a presentation on careers/public safety topic) for Girl Scout troops residing within the Sheriff’s jurisdiction to obtain a badge/patch. Troops residing within other jurisdictions should connect with their local law enforcement agency. Requests should be made via email.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On demand
Where: Sheriff’s
jurisdiction throughout San Diego County
Cost: Free
Contact: Edith Sanchez at Edith.sanchezCruz@sdsheriff.gov
Check back for more information on Girl Scout Night with the San Diego Gulls. Email Melissa Werman to receive updated information.
San Diego
Padres offer discounted ticketing programs for Girl Scouts and
their families with exclusive promotions and activities. Please
contact them directly to learn more about dates and offers.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets;
badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled
games
Where: Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA
92101
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Logan Washburn,
lwashburn@padres.com or 619-795-5000
San Diego Wave FC is a part of the National Women's Soccer League. Wave FC strives to impact the San Diego community through equity and access to sport.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets
& Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled
workshops/performances
Where: Snapdragon Stadium, 9449
Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Louis Schenk, lschenk@wavefc.com 619-882-3271
Scripps Theatre Arts (STA) is where kids learn, grow, and shine on the stage! STA opens the world of theatre to youth with classes, camps, and on-stage productions. Participants will learn about stage direction, choreography, voice, scripts, set design, costume design, and more. STA welcomes all youth, regardless of ability or experience. Everyone gets a role in the show. Girl Scouts are invited to all on-stage productions, and tickets include a patch and Q&A with the cast at select shows. Come play in the spotlight with us!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Ongoing/regular hours
Where: 9845 Erma Road Ste. 207, San Diego, 92131
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Alicia Gonzalez, info@scrippstheatrearts.com or 858-800-1020
Sebesta’s
Rocking K Ranch offers girls the opportunity to spend a generous
two to six hours enjoying a peaceful, scenic ranch and very gentle
horses. Since 2007, more than 6,000 Girl Scouts have participated in
Sebesta's horse programs which are designed for all interest and
ability levels. These include:
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: On demand
Where: 16656
John Henry Lane, Ramona, CA 92065
Cost: Over $40
Contact: Kimberly Sebesta, sebestasrockingk@aol.com or 760-579-1260
Join Sisterhood Seminars for the most fun discussing puberty, menopause, and manners! Lifetime Girl Scout Linda Sheldone, RN, can attend troop meetings or troops can attend one of her public seminars. Sisterhood Seminars offers several workshops that include gift bags and patches or badges:
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors, Adults
What: Badge/patch
earning opportunity
When: On demand
Where:
Your location
Cost: $22.50-$75
Contact:
Linda Sheldone, Linda@sisterhoodseminars.com
or 760-685-2961
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. The SWE San Diego County Professional Section has a rich history dating back to 1982 of advancing the image of engineering and technology professionals by providing unique opportunities to network and develop professionally and inspire young girls to pursue these professions. Our section is made up of members from all engineering backgrounds and many STEM disciplines.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Community service
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshop; On demand
Where: Will travel to troop or Girl Scout meetings to deliver
program.
Cost: Free
Contact: Dr. Tracy
Nguyen, outreach@swesandiego.org or 858-682-4222
Based in Carmel Mountain Ranch, Southern California Ballet's mission is to
provide enrichment, education, outreach, and public entertainment for
the community through the art of dance, and to provide performance and
artistic opportunities for dedicated young dancers. Southern
California Ballet presents two annual professional-level performances
at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts: The Nutcracker in
December and an annual spring production in April. Southern California
Ballet also hosts workshops for schoolchildren, special-needs adults,
and free creative dance classes in local libraries for young children.
Southern California Ballet is committed to providing a safe place
where kids can express themselves and grow into well-rounded, mature
adults.
Who: Daisies-Seniors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; discounted tickets
When: Scheduled
workshops/performances
Where: North County Inland
Cost: Under $10
Contact: Toby Batley, outreach@southerncaliforniaballet.org
or 858-674-1006
At STEM the Gap Academy, we are raising a generation of girls who are skillful, but who are also fierce, persistent, resilient, and hopeful to be a part of a future, full of innovation and progress, that they too have had a hand in building. Formally known as Girl Boss Chess, we only taught chess but with our expansion as STEM the Gap Academy, we offer chess, coding, website design, space science and cybersecurity.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; virtual
Where: Virtual
Cost: Starting at $120 for a series
of online classes
Contact: Ingrid Gayle, ingrid@stemthegapacademy.com
or 647-667-1408
With more than 15 years of STEM Education and classroom experience, The STEM Zone offers inquiry and nature based lessons using scientific probes that take experiments and the engineering design to the next level. Their experience and expertise coupled with a vast array of educational scientific equipment will inspire girls to explore and earn their STEM Badges. Lessons are conducted out in the field, on the side of Lake Poway, in your meeting place, or on Zoom.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; Community Service Opportunity; Citizen Science
Projects
When: Scheduled workshop; On demand
Where: Central SD; North Coastal; North Inland; Will travel to
troop or Girl Scout meetings to deliver program.
Cost:
$10-$25
Contact: Carrie Herndon, thestemzonesd@gmail.com or 858-358-4586
SwiftKick Martial
Arts (SKMA) is a San Diego martial arts self-defense and
applied martial arts education program. SwiftKick is not the typical
San Diego martial arts gym or school. Their unique training approach
blends the best of mixed martial arts and combat self-defense to
teach a highly functional and dynamic martial arts system,
encouraging everyday students to become experts in functional
self-defense and martial arts. Their training is also about
integrating martial arts to become a high performer in all aspects
of life including school, athletics, and relationships.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: 16775 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 and 7040
Avenida Encinas #107, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Cost:
$10-39
Contact: Sarah McCann, sarah@swiftkickma.com or 760-930-9300
Tap Fever Studios provides accessible dance opportunities to people of all ages, with and without disabilities. They empower students to achieve their goals through the performing arts.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets;
Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: On demand;
Scheduled workshops
Where: 2146 Garnet Ave., San Diego,
CA 92109
Cost: Free
Contact: Larissa Hall,
dance@tapfever.com
Team Spyder
1622 Robotics represents the Poway High Engineering Academy and
builds robots to compete in competitions such as FIRST (FRC, FTC) and
VEX, but they’re also so much more! As a robotics team, they’re set
apart by a commitment to safety, countless hours of mentoring and
events, and community outreach (150+ events annually). As members,
Spyder's get to learn to program and build robots, be part of a real
business environment, and participate in everything from fairs to
local government meetings. Find out how your girl can become a member,
or connect with them about how they can mentor your troop in the area
of robotics.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; community service opportunity
When:
Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: 15500 Espola Road,
Poway, CA 92064
Cost: Free
Contact: Rodger
Dohm, rdohm@powayusd.com or 760-484-4392
Tide Baton Twirling is a group of dedicated twirling athletes that compete at National Baton Twirling Association (NBTA) and USTA local, state, regional, National and World championship competitions. The team is filled with students of various skill levels and ages, ranging from 3-22. Tide students compete as individuals, pairs, and as a dance-twirl team. Our twirlers have twirled at major universities, like University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), San Diego State University (SDSU), University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), University of Washington, and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Tide has twirlers that twirl all around the country; we are primarily located in San Diego County and teach twirlers in-person and on zoom.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; ongoing baton
twirling classes, Mondays, 6-:30-7:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 9
Where: San Diego County
Cost: Over $40
Contact: Catherine Watters, catherine.watters55@gmail.com
or 714-721-9407
Encompassing 2,300 acres, the Tijuana Estuary (Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, California State Parks) is the largest coastal wetland in Southern California. Visitors enjoy beach combing, hiking, horseback riding, biking, and bird watching. Designated as a Research Reserve by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it is one of 29 Reserves in the country devoted to education and research. The Tijuana Estuary (TRNERR) is an essential breeding, feeding and nesting ground and key stopover point on the Pacific Flyway for over 370 species of migratory and native birds, including six endangered species. The Reserve is managed cooperatively by the California State Parks and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Girl Scout Programs Offered at Tijuana Estuary
The
Reserve connects Girl Scouts to their local estuary and inspires them
to take action for wetland wildlife. Girl Scout
badge workshops are scheduled upon request. Please visit our website to learn more about badge, journey, and
take action project offerings.
Grades: K-12
Dates/times: By reservation. Monday – Friday, contact for
weekend availability.
Location: Tijuana Estuary Visitor
Center, 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Cost: Free ($8.00 + tax to purchase a Tijuana Estuary
patch)
Contact: Anne Marie Tipton, AnneMarie.Tipton@parks.ca.gov or 619-681-4626
Tree San Diego is a non-profit dedicated to increasing the quality, density, and sustainability of the region's urban forests for the benefit of all communities and the environment. We provide engaging and interactive presentations for all ages to explore the importance of trees in the urban environment. Add-ons to the program include a nature walk to identify tree characteristics, outdoor activities, and a tree planting demonstration. Each Girl Scout will take home a tree seedling to plant their very own tree!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity, Community service opportunity
When: On demand (troops can
contact you to schedule a workshop/performance at your location or
their troop meeting)
Where: All - we travel to
Troop or Girl Scout meetings to deliver program
Cost: $10 - $25
Contact: Sarah Cottrill scottrill@treesandiego.org or 858-210-6451
UC San Diego is home to 23 NCAA Division I sports. Competing at the highest level of collegiate athletics, the UC San Diego Tritons are your home team! Come cheer us on, meet exceptional scholar-athletes who succeed in the classroom and in competition, and learn what it means to be a Triton. Our events are affordable and family-friendly. We'd love to welcome you to campus for an upcoming game. Go Tritons!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Discounted
tickets/Workshops
When: On demand/Regular hours
Where: UC San Diego
Cost: under $10
Contact: Todd Greenbaum, 562-833-3232, tgreenbaum@ucsd.edu
USS Midway Museum is America's living symbol of freedom!
Accomplish missions, learn lessons, and build character during one of our overnight events. Ages 4 and up are welcome to experience life aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway. Hear and re-live sea stories about leadership, teamwork, and Midway Magic from USS Midway Sailors.
Grades: K-12
Dates/times: Dates TBA
Location: USS Midway Museum (910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
92101)
Cost: $55 per guest (use code: GSA100)
Contact: Email with your Troop
Number and contact info or visit our webpage
The San Diego County Vector Control Program
works to protect our communities from mosquitoes and mosquito borne
diseases. Girls learn about STEM principles, mosquito prevention, and
how to to take an active role in preventing mosquito borne diseases in
their communities through interactive workshops, presentations, and a
patch project.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops, on demand
Where: Balboa Campus or your location
Cost:
Free
Contact: Allison Bray, allison.bray@sdcounty.ca.gov
or 858-322-4430
VicTreeFi introduces your Girl Scout or Girl Scout troop to financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. Girl Scouts can earn badges using VicTreeFi's on-demand courses, created by financial experts. Badge courses are available for all grade levels (at least six badge options per grade level). Girl Scouts can enroll in VicTreeFi on-demand courses at any time to complete badge. Live virtual workshops are also available throughout the year. Badge-in-a-box kits are also available and provide a hands-on approach to money management.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When:
Courses can be taken online at any time
Where: Online
Cost: Under $10
Contact: Chrissy Earl, christine@victreefi.com or 865-384-4405
West Coast Martial Arts Academy provide martial arts to our students to develop the skills necessary to defend themselves, improve their focus, refine motor skills, gain self-confidence, discipline, respect, and self-control. All while having fun our students will become more physically fit, learn to set goals and achieve goals, test character, and develop non-quitting attitude. Our character development and self-defense program is world class and a valuable part of serving our community well. Each of the 5 Animals representing characters worthy of nurturing and developing are used daily. Dragon Respect, Tiger Leadership, Leopard Discipline, Snake Self Control, & Crane Honesty. Empowering our community to be their best!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch
earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: 451 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Sensei Jen Dever, harkfu@aol.com, 760-942-5425
Wild Willow
Farm is a wonderful place for girls to learn about
farming, gardening, growing, and cooking healthy food in an
engaging, hands-on way. Learn about regenerative farming, partnering
with nature to grow food in a way that supports diversity in all
aspects for both plants and animals. Come meet worms, bees, goats,
chickens, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Along the way, you'll learn
valuable skills and connect to the land, your food, and each other!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; community service opportunity
When: On
demand
Where: 2550 Sunset Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Kim Hanson, kim.hanson@rcdsandiego.org or 619-562-0096
Willingness Into Action teaches mindfulness in a way that is welcoming, suitable for all ages and body types, and most importantly fun. We help girls learn 1) how their growing bodies benefit from a movement practice like Yoga or Qigong, 2) discuss ways to be mindful in their daily life, and 3) identify breath patterns and their emotional connection. We do not bring in any yoga philosophy, and this is hands off instruction. When you schedule, please indicate your troop level so that the lessons can be age appropriately tailored. All girls will receive a fun badge for participating in the program.
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity
When:
On demand
Where: Your location
Cost: $5 per girl;
adults free
Contact: Saundra Nixon, saundraan@willingnessintoaction.com or 760-717-4363
For over 100 years, the San Diego Zoo has served the children of San Diego, providing programs and experiences that inspire a passion for wildlife and spark action for conservation. The San Diego Zoo is home to more than 3,500 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants.
The San Diego Zoo is a world leader in animal care, research and conservation. Each year, millions of people visit the Zoo to learn about our animal and plant collections, see exotic species close up, and help us lead the fight against extinction.
San Diego Zoo programs for Girl Scouts:
Wildlife Sleepover
This overnight educational camping
adventure is designed for school, scout, and youth groups. Sleepover
activities are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, and
each scout will bring home a San Diego Zoo patch! Each sleepover
program includes:
Ages: 5 and older
Dates/Times: March-November, 4
p.m.-9 a.m.
Location: San
Diego Zoo
Cost: $90 & up per person. Minimum number
of participants (adults & children) = 35
Contact: For
information and reservations, call 619-718-3000
San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a 1,800 acre wildlife sanctuary, a vast reserve where wild animals live in herds within natural habitats. For over 45 years, guests have come to the Park seeking adventure and close encounters with the wild.
The Safari Park is a pioneer in animal care, research and conservation. Here, guests come to understand what scientists and conservationists are actually doing in various global habitats. We are a place for people to be inspired to get actively involved, whether in their own backyards or on their next global adventure.
Roar & Snore Safari: Girl Scouts – Conservation Camp
On this overnight camping event, Girl Scouts sleep in tents right
in the heart of the Safari Park, surrounded by giraffes, rhinos, and
elephants. Scouts will learn how easy it is to become a hero for
wildlife in their daily life. To reinforce conservation learning, the
scouts will take walking tours, participate in games and crafts, and
enjoy up-close animal encounters. By the end of their experience, each
Girl Scout will have checked off elements of different scouting level
badges. Dinner, breakfast, and campfire s’mores are included.
Ages: 5 and older
Dates/Times: Select dates
March-November, 4:15-9 p.m.
Location: San Diego Zoo
Safari Park
Cost: $130 & up per person
Contact: Visit our webiste for
program dates or call 619-718-3000 for information and reservations
Education Field Trips
Girl Scout troops may participate
in the Safari Park's on-grounds field trip programs, which align with
Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards.
Self-guided programs include free grade-specific educational materials
sent prior to your visit, and are just $10 per person (15 person
minimum). Guided programs, including Conservation in Action (grades
K-12) and Save Our Aquatic Resources (SOAR; grades 2-6), are also
available to scout troops for an additional $10 per person.
Grades: K-12
Dates/Times: Year-round during Park
operating hours
Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Cost: Self-guided program $10 per person, guided programs $10
additional per person
Contact: Visit our website, Email or call
760-738-5057 for information, reservations and program details
Zovargo.org is a Girl Scouts San Diego award-winning community partner that brings a variety of unique animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects) to every badge or Journey workshop. They host Journey in a Day programs that complete all Journey requirements, with the exception of the Take Action Projects. They also provide many badge workshops for all levels of G.I.R.L.s!
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning
opportunity; internships
When: Scheduled workshops; on
demand
Where: Your location; Central San Diego; North
Coastal; North Inland; South County; East County
Cost:
$10-25
Contact: Amanda Plante, learn@zovargo.org or 619-618-0745
