GsNorcal EventsLaunch an adventure in flight and discover aviation and technology in a fun-filled way. Get up close to a real airplane, touch its parts and climb inside to test the controls. Make and fly a working glider and explore a collection of historic aircraft flown by inspiring women in aviation. Suitable as a side trip […]
Curious about sculpting and pottery? Or maybe you just love playing with clay! Come join us unleash our inner artist and get our hands dirty! We will learn the basics of crafting with clay and get to take home a clay project of your own. Adults are encouraged to participate and will also take home […]
Calling all future babysitters! This program is great for Girl Scouts who want to start their own babysitting business! In this program, participants will learn playtime Ideas for children of all ages. Learn troubleshooting techniques and solutions to the most common problems a babysitter faces. And most important of all, how to change a diaper! […]
VIP COSTUME BALL with a Tim Burton Tribute. The event is open to Girl Scouts and friends and family (VIP's). It is scheduled on the weekend following Halloween, so this will give attendees a chance to use their costumes again, or they can dress formal if desired. Attendees will dance, play games, face paint and […]
Brownies and Juniors will earn* their Art and Design badges while sleeping overnight at the Schulz Museum! Experience art, cartooning, animation, and the Schulz Museum after dark during this brand-new overnight sleepover event! Explore elements and composition, making art, and explore the Museum with an iPad scavenger hunt. Pizza dinner and continental breakfast included. One […]
Science is all around us! Can you make pepper dance using the amazing properties of electricity? Brownies can! They then become kitchen chemists using everyday pantry items to experiment with delicious treats, explore properties of density, and blow up a balloon without using their breath. Finally, Brownies will learn how science can be used to […]
Join us for a day admiring nature and basking in our creativity! We will be doing a variety of crafts and art projects, all while learning about the natural world around us against the backdrop of the beautiful redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains. Brownies will earn their Outdoor Art Creator badge and Juniors will […]
Do you have what it takes to be a Tech Detective? Juniors and Cadettes will begin by practicing the art of forensic drawing & fingerprinting, and learning about codes. They will explore the role of DNA in forensics - what it is, what it does, and how it helps solve crimes. Finally they will extract […]
Science is all around us! Can you make pepper dance using the amazing properties of electricity? Brownies can! They then become kitchen chemists using everyday pantry items to experiment with delicious treats, explore properties of density, and blow up a balloon without using their breath. Finally, Brownies will learn how science can be used to […]
The Girl Scout Backpacking Interest Group (BIG) to sleep under the stars! You’ll learn new outdoor and team skills, meet girls with interests like yours, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. We welcome levels Cadette through (GS-registered) adult. No prior backpacking experience is necessary. We have qualified adults and group gear for each trip […]
Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts and adult volunteers are invited to join Highest Award Council staff and Gold Award Girl Scouts for a live, informal Q&A and help session. These sessions will be held at 7 pm on the first Thursday of most months. Advance registration for Q&A sessions is not required, members may drop-in […]
Explore the world of flight! Help assemble a full-sized airplane and fly a working model aircraft. Complete a scavenger hunt discovering the roles of fabulous female aviators, take a virtual flight using the Sky Portal mapping exhibit and more in a hands-on aviation experience. Completes Step 1 of the Senses Badge and Step 3 of […]
Girl Scout Juniors will complete all five steps and earn their Entertainment Technology badge in person at the Schulz Museum. Participants will have fun creating short movies using a green screen and sound effects while completing other hands-on technology challenges. For more info and to register: https://schulzmuseum.org/homeschool-girl-scout-days/ Questions? Contact: education@schulzmuseum.org
Adult and Pediatric Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (Blended Learning) Novato This online course will prepare you to recognize and care for emergencies. The course features award-winning simulation learning an interactive experience where you will respond to real-world emergencies in a virtual setting to help prepare you to recognize and respond to a variety of first […]
Join us for a special GSNorCal friends & family day performance on Sunday, November 9th at 1pm at the Curran Theatre. Can’t make it on November 9? No problem! Other discounted ticket performances are available on our BSF-GS page - www.broadwaysf.com/tickets/group-sales/girl-scouts/ Tickets start at $51 - Use promo code GSNC and save up to 25% […]
Take the controls in a high-flying adventure! Master pilot skills in a realistic flight simulation. Build and fly a model airplane, experiment with Morse code, explore a giant Grumman Albatross seaplane used to commemorate Amelia Earhart’s mysterious flight and more in an aerial adventure! Completes Step 2 of the Detective Badge. Includes museum admission and […]
Girl Scout Cadettes will earn and receive their Comic Artist badge in this special hands-on workshop either online from their own home or in-person at the Schulz Museum. Museum staff will teach Cadettes how to develop stories and characters and create a four-panel comic strip from beginning to end while completing all five steps of […]
Global UN Overnight Congress This overnight event is focused on global issues especially those affecting girls and women. Understand the world today as it really is, discuss possible strategies for the future. Discover how you fit into the world community. This year’s congress will focus on global trade and education for girls. Try running your […]
Each year, since 1918, the United Veterans Council of Santa Clara County has produced a Veterans Day Parade with support from the City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, and contributions from many individuals and organizations. This parade, the largest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, honors all who served or are currently serving their […]
Learn all about the Silver Award in this live webinar! This session will cover Silver Award requirements and processes for GSNorCal Cadettes. This training is for Cadette Girl Scouts and their supporting adults. Please Note: Completing the Silver Award training by webinar or by on-demand gsLearn pathway is required prior to starting the Silver Award. […]
