GsNorcal Events
Come One Come All to the inaugural Diablo Shadows Cookie Camporee! Ok, You Got Me! What is Cookie Camporee? We are combining our love for Girl Scout Cookies and our love for Camporee and rolling them into one fun-filled weekend of learning and friendship. Scouts will learn through workshops all about cookies, how to make […]
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 […]
Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts are invited to join us for a sensational day of crafting and playing games with Girl Scout friends. We will have several fun projects to take home with you. Adults are more than welcome to join in on the activities. We will also have light snacks and refreshments to […]
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 […]
Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts are invited to join us for a magical day of Wonderland themed crafts and games with Girl Scout friends. We will have several fun projects to take home with you. Adults can join in on the adventure as well! We will also have snacks and and a tea party […]
At Teens Take Over (TTO) San Jose, Girl Scouts get to step up and take charge! With supportive adults and friends by your side, you'll plan and direct 2 events that will dazzle your fellow Girl Scouts. Pool your collective brain power at monthly meetings where you'll strategize, organize, and bring events to life! […]
Our monthly Camporee Director Evening chats are in the Fall on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. These informal chats that are not an official training are for Volunteers who are planning a Camporee for their Service Unit or area. You are welcome to attend more then one. These chats are hosted […]
Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts and volunteers are invited to join Highest Award Council staff and Gold Award Girl Scouts for a live, informal Q&A 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 using the Zoom […]
The Girl Scouts of Northern California are invited to the enjoy one of San Jose’s longest dance traditions, as San Jose Dance Theatre returns to the stage this December with The Nutcracker! The Backstage Tours are Back! Join us 2 hours before the show for a backstage tour, where we will learn more about the production and […]
Don’t miss out on "the world's #1 musical" LION KING at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco! Come out on Friday, December 8 at 7:30pm to watch this amazing musical and enjoy a discounted ticket. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to GS NorCal. Location: Orpheum Theater, 1192 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102 […]
Girl Scouts, family, friends, and fans, join us the second weekend of December for Craftapalooza (previously known as Winterfest)! This one-day-only youth craft fair is “Pinterest come to life,” with plenty of shopping and activity booth opportunities! The event fee includes crafts to take home, playing festive games, and badge step activities. Each booth will […]
Learn and practice outdoor skills that will make your next camping adventure a breeze. At this program, girls will learn knife safety and try their hand at whittling (carving a piece of wood using a knife), knot tying, fire building, and more! Register Here: https://gsnorcal.doubleknot.com/event/camp-skills-day/3005711
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 […]
Are you ready to design your own entertainment company? In this badge program, Junior Girl Scouts will animate their own artwork, and learn about video game design. They'll build prototypes of roller coasters to learn the science behind the screams, make their own 3-D glasses, and experiment with sound. This program covers all 5 steps […]
The Girl Scouts of Northern California are invited to the enjoy one of San Jose’s longest dance traditions, as San Jose Dance Theatre returns to the stage this December with The Nutcracker! The Backstage Tours are Back! Join us 2 hours before the show for a backstage tour, where we will learn more about the production and […]
The Girl Scouts of Northern California are invited to the enjoy one of San Jose’s longest dance traditions, as San Jose Dance Theatre returns to the stage this December with The Nutcracker! The Backstage Tours are Back! Join us 2 hours before the show for a backstage tour, where we will learn more about the production and […]
Join us to complete your Archery Instructor certification. Holding this certification will allow you to rent GSNorCal archery ranges so you facilitate this exciting activity for your campers. *Please Note: Our accrediting body, USA Archery, requires an additional $35 background check fee. Participants will be required to complete this background check before attending the in-person […]
Join us at Camp Bothin for some Winter themed crafts and activities. We will be creating a winter themed wood working project that you will be able to take with you to decorate your home or bedroom. We will enjoy a hot cocoa bar and other light snacks and refreshments. Participants will create their own […]
The Girl Scouts of Northern California are invited to the enjoy one of San Jose’s longest dance traditions, as San Jose Dance Theatre returns to the stage this December with The Nutcracker! The Backstage Tours are Back! Join us 2 hours before the show for a backstage tour, where we will learn more about the production and […]
Whether you are an experienced camper or new to it, there is always something new to learn! Join us at Camp Bothin for to learn some camping basics like knot tying, Leave No Trace, and how to make a delicious dessert over a campfire. Participants will earn the Junior Camper badge upon completion. Register Here: […]
The Girl Scouts of Northern California are invited to the enjoy one of San Jose’s longest dance traditions, as San Jose Dance Theatre returns to the stage this December with The Nutcracker! The Backstage Tours are Back! Join us 2 hours before the show for a backstage tour, where we will learn more about the production and […]
Camporee Director Morning Chats are hosted monthly in the morning at 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Camporees are weekend long camping trips that can be hosted by Service Units. These informal chats are an opportunity for volunteers to share with each other and have questions answered by Girl Scout Council staff. […]
Come join Backpack Interest Group to sleep under the stars!
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award that a Cadette (grades 6-8) can earn. Learn everything you need to know about earning this prestigious award, including requirements and tips on how to choose a project. This training is required before starting a project. Register here: https://gsnorcal.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewActivitySpaceAvailable.aspx?orgkey=2343&activitykey=2981883 This webinar will take place over Zoom. You will receive […]
Troop offering gift wrapping for the holidays for those in the community. We have a centralized location in Concord where we can check in patrons gifts, wrap while they run errands and return to them. Patrons will be able to pick their paper/style of wrapping and will pay based on the number of items to […]
Cadette Girl Scouts and volunteers are invited to join Highest Award Council staff and Silver Award Girl Scouts for a live, informal Q&A session. These sessions will be held at 7 pm on the third Monday of most months. Registration for Q&A sessions is not required, members may drop-in using the Zoom link below. Junior […]
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 – 7PM CURRAN THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCO AMERICA’S NUTCRACKER! The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic […]
Take the whole family on an enchanting holiday excursion! Enjoy a 1.5 hour-long round trip through Niles Canyon filled with refreshments, music, and cheer aboard our antique coaches and open cars that feature holiday lights and decorations inside and out. The Train of Lights offers a rare opportunity to experience a train ride through Niles […]