GsNorcal Events
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. Pull your collective brain power at monthly meetings where you'll strategize, organize, and bring events to life! September […]
Lead the Way Planning Committee We know you have what it takes to lead the way! Join this super-charged Girl Scout-led event planning committee for the 2025 Lead the Way conference. Plan the event from start to finish by designing the theme, coordinating the activities, and recruiting professional presenters. Participating in the planning committee is […]
Lead the Way Planning Committee We know you have what it takes to lead the way! Join this super-charged Girl Scout-led event planning committee for the 2025 Lead the Way conference. Plan the event from start to finish by designing the theme, coordinating the activities, and recruiting professional presenters. Participating in the planning committee is […]
Camp Out Training Certification *This course is required for at least one adult who will assist in planning and accompany youth on their camping adventure. If you’re yearning for a camping trip in the great outdoors, this class is for you! Discover new outdoor skills and strategies for staying organized and safe, and know that […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Global UN Overnight 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 own […]
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 […]
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. […]
Silver Award Q&A (open help session) Cadette Girl Scouts and adult volunteers are invited to join Highest Award Council staff and Silver Award experts for a live, informal Q&A and help session. These sessions will be held at 7 pm on the second Thursday of most months. Advance registration for Q&A sessions is not required, […]
Adult and Pediatric Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (Blended Learning) 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 aid, […]
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 […]
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting and enjoying snacks and cider with Girl Scout friends. We will follow along to a guided painting with all painting materials included. Light refreshments will be provided to enjoy during the activity. "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."Â - Bob Ross Register Here: https://gsnorcal.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewActivitySpaceAvailable.aspx?orgkey=2343&activitykey=3055246
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. 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 portion of this program […]
Get in some target practice at our outdoor hatchet throwing range! Learn to safely throw hatchets with a trained facilitator and practice focus and determination by setting goals and trying different techniques. Please note that this program is taught at an introductory level. Participants must be in 6th grade or above. Register here: https://gsnorcal.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewActivitySpaceAvailable.aspx?orgkey=2343&activitykey=3072168
Get in some target practice at our outdoor hatchet throwing range! Learn to safely throw hatchets with a trained facilitator and practice focus and determination by setting goals and trying different techniques. Please note that this program is taught at an introductory level. Participants must be in 6th grade or above. Register here: https://gsnorcal.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewActivitySpaceAvailable.aspx?orgkey=2343&activitykey=3073849
Adult volunteers and Junior Girl Scouts are invited to join Highest Award Council staff and Bronze Award experts for a live, informal Q&A and help session. Bring your questions and curiosity! These sessions will be held at 7 pm on the third Thursday of most months. Advance registration for Q&A sessions is not required, members […]