GsNorcal Events
Launch 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 […]
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 […]
Love Hiking and Camping? Want something challenging? Come join 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 […]
Love Hiking and Camping? Want something challenging? Come join 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 […]
There’s snow place like camp! Join us for a 3-night resident camp winter adventure at Camp Sugar Pine where we will have adventures sledding, snowshoeing, and more! Registration opens December 1st, 2024. We will meet participants at the Girl Scout office of their choice (Santa Rosa, Alameda, or San Jose) and transport them to Camp […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Scouts sell and eat many delicious cookies, but have you ever had the chance to make your own? Come join us for a cozy afternoon of learning about the science of baking, delicious flavor combinations, and learning how to make our own custom cookies. Everyone will leave with a dozen cookies to take home […]
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 […]
Explore different types of robots in our Robo-Designers badge program! Each program is tailored for DBJ levels for each badge as noted: Daisy program covers all steps in the What Robots Do Badge, and Design a Robot Badges Brownie program covers all 5 steps in the Designing Robots Badge Junior program covers all 5 steps […]
This event is specifically designed for adults who hold leadership positions within a troop or service unit and their Girl Scout/s. This is NOT a Troop event, the focus is adult and kid bonding. Are you a Girl Scout volunteer in a leadership position (leader, troop volunteer, SU volunteer, etc.)? Do you wish you could […]
Brownies are invited to spend the night at the Schulz Museum. Sleep over at the Museum and design your own stamp and letterbox. Then search the Museum for clues left by other troops to complete all of the Letterboxer badge requirements. Experience art, cartooning, animation, and all the Schulz Museum has to offer after dark! […]
Come join us for a fun day of crafting Valentines! We will send some of our finished cards to a local Veteran center. All materials and light snacks will be provided. February 1 2025, 10:00-1:00 Location: San Jose Girl Scout Office Fee: $25 Program Includes: In-person instruction, all materials, snacks, and a fun patch Please note: This […]