March 2021
As we began our cookie program in a purely virtual environment,
the Oak Creek Service Unit hosted a virtual Cookie Kickoff
event. Girls practiced goal setting, decision making, money
management, people skills, and business ethics while connecting with
their Girl Scout sisters virtually.

September 2020
The Spirit Stick competition, an annual tradition honoring the
symbolism of a tree branch salvaged from Girl Scouts San Diego camp
properties after a wildfire, looked a bit different at this year’s
Volunteer Conference. Though Sunrise Valley will remain the guardians
of the Spirit Stick for one more year, service units still had an
opportunity to showcase their fire of imagination and
exuberance of heart.

August 2020
Clairemont Service Unit volunteers got together
virtually to brainstorm how to keep girls and troops connected to Girl
Scouts during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many great ideas were
shared including cooking challenges, virtual troop campouts, and badge
work activities. Their innovation and determination to support girls
of courage, confidence, and character is a shining example of why GSSD
volunteers are the best of the bunch!

July 2020
Troop leaders Sheila Christine from Vista Service Unit
and Sandra Banfield from Rancho Vista SU expanded their
collaborative work on religious patches and the My Promise My Faith
pin. More than 50 girls gathered on video conference for a free event,
and many leaders volunteered to help each girl share her creativity.

June 2020
When the Rancho Bernardo Service Unit heard that not all
Girl Scout councils were able to finish their cookie programs due to
COVID-19, they bought 140 packages from Girl Scouts Desert Southwest
council and donated them, along with handmade cards, to local grocery
stores, Rachel’s House, and God’s Extended hand.

May 2020
Congratulations to Park Hills Servie Unit on a
successful virtual service unit meeting. In honor of Volunteer
Appreciation Month in April, they distributed Girl Scout-themed face
masks, made by one of their team members, to all those in attendane.

April 2020
A couple of months ago, Canyon Crest
Service Unit hosted a magical day for Daisies. Junior troop
4519 and other older girls from the service unit guided the Daisies
as they worked on a Journey, raced paper airplanes, shared SWAPS,
and ended the day with fun skits.

March 2020
Troop 5248 of the Chaparral Service Unit hosted a Flag
Fun Ceremony event along with the Alpine VFW where girls of all
program levels were invited to earn the Flag Ceremony fun patch.
Activities included a flag retirement ceremony, games, guest speakers,
and more. Next step for the troop: Silver Awards.

February 2020
In preparation for cookie season,
the Fallbrook Service Unit hosted a two-part cookie kickoff
event at the Escondido Program Center. Older girls stayed overnight
for a prep-and-pizza party and facilitated the activities for
younger girls the next day. In the morning, over 75 Girl Scouts
arrived ready to have fun, spread their wings, and learn the
ins-and-outs of running a successful cookie program!

January 2020
On Dec. 7, Oceanside Service Unit hosted a Girl Made
Market. More than a dozen booths hosted by individual girls and troops
displayed products ranging from hats and jewelry to Christmas cookies
and handmade dolls...all of it made by girls!

December 2019
Coronado Service Unit had an
awesome time at their fall encampment! With exciting activities such
as archery, challenge courses, fun '70s-themed crafts, and an epic
'70s dance party, it was fun-filled weekend.
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November 2019
University City Troops 3782 and 4176 (Seniors and
Cadettes, respectively) hosted their service unit’s Junior Encampment
at Kumeyaay Lake Campground in Mission Trails. The Western-themed
campout included camp names, fun rotations, and songs around the campfire.

October 2019
Lakeside Service Unit kicked off the new Girl Scout year
with a s'mores-themed back-to-troop event at Lindo Lake park. Friends
and Girl Scouts of all ages were invited to experience classic Girl
Scout songs, decorate bandanas to hold back their hair as they roasted
s'mores, and of course, participate in a friendship circle! Happy Girl
Scout New Year!