CampArnazGuide
HelloOutdoorEnthusiasts,
Hello Girl Scouts,
I hope this letter finds you eager for adventures at our beautiful Camp Arnaz As the CEO of GSCCC, I am thrilled to share with you our latest Camp Program Guide, specifically highlighting the unique offerings at our Camp This guide is not just a collection of activities; it is a roadmap to empowering Girl Scouts through the power of nature and outdoor experiences.
Camp Arnaz, nestled at the base of the beautiful Topa Topa Mountain Range, offers exploration, growth, and leadership for girls. Our commitment is to create a safe, inclusive, and exciting environment and is evident in the diverse programs and experiences we offer. From traditional camping and survival skills to innovative STEM activities and equestrian adventures, Camp Arnaz provides personal development and leadership in the great outdoors. This year, we are thrilled to introduce several exciting new programs aimed at challenging and inspiring our Girl Scouts.
I invite Girl Scouts and their families to dive into the Camp Program Guide and explore the endless possibilities that await at Camp Arnaz. Your support, whether through participation, volunteerism, or donation, is the cornerstone of our success Together, we can continue to provide life-changing experiences for our Girl Scouts, nurturing the next generation of leaders who are as passionate about the outdoors as they are about making a difference in the world
Register today for these amazing programs and I hope to see you at the Camp!
Yours in Girl Scouting,
TammieHelmuth ChiefExecutiveOfficer GirlScoutsof CaliforniaCentral Coast
Where and Who We Are
Ventura County Service Area
Santa Barbara County
San Luis Obipso
San Benito County
Monterey County
Santa Cruz County
Thousand Oaks Mall Camp Arnaz La Cumbre Mall
San Luis Obipso Center D’Arrigo Leadership Center
Check our website for store and office hours.
Organizational Structure
World Association of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
A global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Guiding and Scouting organizations in 152 countries
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA)
A National organization supporting the work of more than 110 councils across the U.S. for more than 100 years. Headquartered in New York, New York.
Girl Scouts of California Central Coast (GSCCC)
Independent 501(c)3 nonprofit chartered by GSUSA operating under the direction of local staff and board of directors, which oversees all service units, troops and Juliettes within a given geographic area.
Service Units
Volunteers who create a sense of community and support troop volunteers within a given geographic area.
Troops
Groups of girls led by volunteers who participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Individually registered Girl Scouts who participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with help of a Juliette mentor.
Using This Guide
GirlScoutprogramsarecolorcodedtomatchthe4pillarsofGirlScouting.Each programincludesadescriptionandGirlScoutgradelevelsymbol(i.e.Daisy)like thesefoundbelow.
Equine Range STEM
Environmental/Construction Astronomy
Special Events
Look for these symbols:
D Daisies
B Brownies J Juniors C Cadettes S Seniors A Ambassadors
Daisies
Grades: K-1
Daisies learn they can care for animals and themselves and to protect Earth's treasures.
Brownies
Grades: 2-3
Brownies go on a quest to find the three keys to leadership. They explore their place in the wide world of girls.
Juniors
Grades: 4-5
Juniors learn that leaders need powertheir own, their team's and their community's
Juniors are encouraged to achieve their BRONZE AWARD.
Cadettes Grades: 6-8
Cadettes develop relationship skills needed to be leaders in their life and world.
Cadetttes are encouraged to achieve their SILVER AWARD.
Seniors
Grades: 9-10
Seniors have a vision and lead the world closer to it Girls use their sisterhood to better themselves and the world.
Seniors are encouraged to achieve their GOLD AWARD the greatest achievement in Girl Scouting.
Ambassadors Grades: 11-12
Ambassadors raise their voices to advocate for issues they care about. The actually move their dreams forward and learn that leaders aim for justice
Ambassadors are encouraged to achieve their GOLD AWARD the greatest achievement in Girl Scouting.
Programs At-A-Glance
Astronomy: 5pm-6:30pm
Cowgirl Up: 9am-10:30am
Mane Masters: 11am-12pm
Equine Odyssey: 2pm-5pm
ARTchery: 9:30am-10:30am
Archery Games: 11am-12pm
Slingshot Stars: 1pm-2pm
Colorpop Slingshots: 2:15pm-3:15pm
Howdy Horses: 11am-12:30pm
Junior Horseback Riding: 2pm-5pm
Benchrest BBs: 9am-10am
Tie Dye BBs: 10:30am-11:30am
Standing BBs: 1pm-2pm
Balloon BBs: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Rancheras
Axe Throwing: 9:30am-10:30am
Timber Trailblazers: 11am-12pm
Axe Throwing: 1pm-2pm
Timber Trailblazers: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Rancheras
DASHing Divas: 9am-10am
11:30am-1pm
Women in Construction: 2pm-4pm
Maiden Archery: 9am-10am
Scout Archery: 10:30-11:30am
Huntress Archery: 11:30am-12:30pm
Slingshot Stars: 1:30pm-2:30pm Women
Construction: 1pm-3pm
Maiden Archery: 9am-10am
Scout Archery: 10:30-11am
Archery Games: 11:30am-12:30pm
Slingshot Stars: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Colorpop Slingshots: 2:45pm-3:45pm
Rancheras
Benchrest BBs: 9am-10am Standing BBs: 10:15am-11:15am
11:30am-12:30pm
Safari: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Cookie Rally
Mane Masters: 9am-10am
Cowgirl Roping: 10:30am-11:30am
Cowgirl Up: 1pm-2:30pm
Filly Fun: 3pm-4pm
ARTchery: 9am-10am
11:30am-12:30pm Women
1:30pm-3:30pm Junior Horseback Riding: 9am-12pm Mare Magic: 1pm-2pm
Environmental Imprints: 9am-10:30am
11am-12:30pm
Kneeling BBs: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Prone BBs: 2:15pm-3:15pm
Cowgirl Adventures: 9am-10:30am
Pony Pastries: 11am-12pm
Goat Wranglers: 1pm-2pm
Horseback Riding: 2pm-5pm
Engineering & Creativity Day
Rancheras
Slingshot Stars: 9am-10am
Colorpop Slingshots: 10:15am-11:15am
Timber Trailblazers: 11:30am-12:30pm
Archery Games: 1:30pm-2:30pm
ARTchery: 2:45pm-3:45pm
Rancheras
9am-11am
11am-12pm
Maiden Archery: 9am-10:30am
Scout Archery: 10:15am-11:15am
Huntress Archery: 11:30am-12:30pm
Slingshot Stars: 1:30pm-2:30pm Slingshot Games: 2:45pm-3:45pm
Masters: 9am-10am
10:30am-11:30am
1pm-2:30pm
10:15am-11:15am
Games: 2:45pm-3:45pm
Equine Odyssey: 2pm-5pm
Balloon Burst BBs: 9am-10am
Kneeling BBs: 10:15am-11:15am
Prone BBs: 11:30am-12:30pm
Rancheras
Benchrest BBs: 9am-10am
Standing BBs: 10:15am-11:15am
Kneeling BBs: 11:30am-12:30pm
Prone BBs: 1:30pm-2:30pm Axe Throwing: 2:45pm-3:45pm
Slingshot Stars: 11:30am-12:30pm
DASH Robots: 1:30pm-4pm
Howdy Horses: 9am-10:30am
Pony Pastries: 11am-12pm Cattle Wrangler 1pm-3pm
Timber Trailblazers: 1:45pm-2:45pm
STEAM Safari: 9am-11am Environmental Imprints: 11:15am-12:45pm Axe Throwing: 3pm-4pm Mane Masters: 9am-10am Cowgirl Roping: 10:30am-11:30am Cowgirl Up: 1pm-2:30pm
Fun: 3pm-5pm
Archery: 9am-10am
Scout Archery: 10:15am-11:15am
Huntress Archery: 11:30am-12:30pm
Slingshot Stars: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Slingshot Games: 2:45pm-3:45pm
Open House
Cowgirl Adventures: 9am-10:30am
Pony Pastries: 11am-12pm
Goat Wranglers: 1pm-2pm
Equine Odyssey: 2pm-5pm
3D Printing: 9am-12pm
Timber Trailblazers: 1pm-2pm Axe Throwing: 2:15pm-3:15pm
Junior Horseback Riding: 2pm-5pm
Cowgirl Up: 10:30am-12pm Filly Fun: 3pm-4pm
BB Tie Dye: 9am-10:30am Balloon Burst BBs: 10:45am-11:45am
Games: 1pm-2pm
March
Slingshot Stars: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Rancheras
Slingshot Stars: 9am-10am
Slingshot Games: 10:15am-11:15am
Timber Trailblazers: 11:30am-12:30pm
Women in Construction: 1:30pm-3:30pm
April 2025
Rancheras
Maiden Archery: 9am-10am
Scout Archery: 10:15am-11:15am
Huntress Archery: 11:30am-12:30pm
Slingshot Stars: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Colorpop Slingshots: 2:45pm-3:45pm
BB Tie Dye: 9am-10:30am
Balloon Burst BBs: 10:45am-11:45am
Archery Games: 1pm-2pm
Slingshot Stars: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Howdy Horses: 9am-10:30am
Pony Pastries: 11am-12pm
Filly Fun: 2pm-3pm
Environmental Exploration Day
Mane Masters: 9am-10am
Cowgirl Roping: 10:30am-11:30am
Cowgirl Up: 1pm-2:30pm
Filly Fun: 3pm-4pm
Benchrest BBs: 9am-10am
Standing BBs: 10:15am-11:15am
Kneeling BBs: 11:30am-12:30pm
Prone BBs: 1:30-2:30pm
Axe Throwing: 3pm-4pm
Early Bird
Junior Horseback Riding: 9am-12pm Mare Magic: 1pm-2pm
9am-10:30am
Pony Pastries: 11am-12pm
1pm-2pm
Horseback Riding: 2pm-5pm
Cattle Wranglers: 9am-11am
Pony Pastries: 11am-12pm
Junior Horseback Riding: 2pm-5pm
STEAM Safari: 9am-11am
Environmental Imprints: 11:15am-12:45pm
Axe Throwing: 1:45pm-2:45pm
Timber Trailblazers: 3pm-4pm
Mane Masters: 9am-10am
Cowgirl Up: 10:30am-12pm
Filly Fun: 3pm-4pm
DASH Robots: 9am-12pm
3D Printers: 1pm-4pm
9am-10am
10:15am-11:15am Kneeling BBs: 11:30am-12:30pm
BBs: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Pastries: 11am-12pm
Filly Fun: 1pm-2pm
Mare Magic: 3pm-4pm
Rancheras
BB Tie Dye: 9am-10:30am
Balloon Burst BBs: 10:45am -11:45am
Women in Construction: 1pm -3pm
Rancheras
Maiden Archery: 9am -10am
Scout Archery: 10:15am -11:15am
Huntress Archery: 11:30am -12:30pm
Slingshot Stars: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Colorpop Slingshots: 2:45pm - 3:45pm
3D Printing: 9am -12pm
Timber Trailblazers: 1pm - 2pm
Mane Masters: 9am - 10am
Cowgirl Up: 10:30am - 12pm
Filly Fun: 1pm -2pm
3pm
Equine Odyssey: 2pm -5pm
STEAM Safari: 9am - 11am
Environmental Imprints: 11:15am -12:454pm
Axe Throwing: 1:45apm -2:45pm
Timber Trailblazers: 3pm - 4pm
Rancheras
Archery Games: 9am -10am
ARTchery: 10:15am - 11:15am
Slingshot Stars: 11:30am - 12:30pm
DASH Robots: 1:30pm - 4pm
D/B Day Camp
D/B Day Camp
Rancheras
BB Tie Dye: 9am -10am
Balloon Burst BBs: 10:45 -11:45am
Slingshot Stars: 1pm - 2pm
Rancheras
Maiden Archery: 9am - 10am
Scout Archery: 10:15am - 11:15am Huntress Archery: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Slingshot Stars: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Colorpop Slingshots: 2:45pm - 3:45pm
D/B Day Camp
D/B Day Camp
Longhorn Wranglers: 9am - 12pm
Cowgirl Roping: 1pm - 2pm
Equine Odyssey: 2pm - 5pm
STEAM Safari: 9am -11am
Environmental Imprints: 11:15pm -12:45pm
Axe Throwing: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Timber Trailblazers: 3pm - 4pm
Howdy Horses: 9am - 10:30am
Cowgirl Roping: 10:30am - 11:30am
J/C/S/A Day Camp
J/C/S/A Day Camp
J/C/S/A Day Camp
Adventures: 9am - 10:30am
Pony Pastries: 11am -12pm
Junior Horseback Riding: 2pm -5pm
Mane Masters: 9am - 10am
Cowgirl Up: 10:30am - 12pm
Filly Fun: 1pm - 2pm
Mare Magic: 3pm - 4pm
J/C/S/A Day Camp
J/C/S/A Day Camp
J/C/S/A Day Camp
Rancheras
Archery Games: 9am - 10am
ARTchery: 10:15am - 11:15am
Slingshot Stars: 11:30am - 12:30pm
DASH Robots: 1:30pm - 4pm
Resident Camp
Resident Camp
Camp
Camp
Balloon Burst BBs 10:45am - 11:45am
Slingshot Stars: 1pm - 2pm
Colorpop Slingshots: 2:15pm - 3: 15pm
Cowgirl Adventures: 9am - 10:30am
Pony Pastries: 11am - 12pm
Junior Horseback Riding: 2pm - 5pm
Mane Masters: 9am - 10am
Cowgirl Up: 10:30am - 12pm
Filly Fun: 1pm - 2pm
Mare Magic: 3pm - 4pm
Longhorn Wranglers: 9am - 12pm
Junior Horseback Riding: 2pm - 5pm
Maiden Archery: 9am - 10am
10:15pm - 11:15pm
11:30am - 12:30pm
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Howdy Horses: 9am - 10:30am
Cowgirl Roping: 10:30am - 11:30am
Pony Pastries: 1pm - 2pm
Equine Odyssey: 2pm - 5pm
STEAM Safari: 9am - 11am
11:15am - 12:45pm
Axe Throwing: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Timber Trailblazers: 3pm - 4pm
Goat Wranglers: 9am - 10am
Cowgirl Up: 10:30am - 12pm
Filly Fun: 1pm - 2pm
Benchrest BBs: 9am - 10am
Standing BBs: 10:15am - 11:15am
Kneeling BBs: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Prone BBs: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Axe Throwing: 3pm - 4pm
Archery Games: 9am - 10am
ARTchery: 10:15am - 11:15am
Slingshot Stars: 11:30am - 12:30pm
DASH Robots: 1:30pm - 4pm Rancheras
3D Printing: 9am - 12pm
1pm - 2pm
Axe Throwing: 2:15pm - 3:15pm Rancheras
Women in Construction: 9am - 12pm
Maiden Archery: 1pm - 2pm
ARTchery: 2:15pm - 3:15pm Archery Games: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cowgirl Adventures: 9am - 10:30am
Pony Pastries: 11am - 12pm
Junior Horseback Riding: 2pm - 5pm
Mane Masters: 9am - 10am
Cowgirl Up: 10:30am - 12pm
Filly Fun: 1pm - 2pm
Mare Magic: 3pm - 4pm
STEAM Safari: 9am - 11am
Environmental Imprints: 11:15am - 12:45pm
Axe Throwing: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Timber Trailblazers: 3pm - 4pm
Archery Games: 9am - 10am
ARTchery: 10:15am - 11:15am
Slingshot Stars: 11:30am - 12:30pm
DASH Robots: 1:30pm - 4pm Resident Camp
Mane Masters: 9am - 10am
Cowgirl Up: 10:30am - 12pm
Filly Fun: 1pm - 2pm
Cowgirl Up: 3:30 - 5pm
Cowgirl Adventure: 9am - 10:30am
Signature Events
Food Wine & Beer
Festival (over 21)
Tent or Treat
New! Camp CEO Winter Wonderland
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A New! Camp CEO
At Camp CEO, older girls will have the unique opportunity to engage with influential women from various professional backgrounds These accomplished role models will share their personal stories, insights, and expertise, providing invaluable guidance to help the girls navigate their own career paths. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to scientists, engineers, artists, and more, these trailblazing women will offer a glimpse into their respective industries and the challenges and triumphs they have encountered along the way. Camp CEO is a transformative experience that aims to ignite passions, encourage aspirations, and inspire girls to aim high and dream big.
Saturday, July 25-26, 2025
Camp Arnaz
155 Sulphur Mountain Road
Tent or Treat
D B J C S A F A
Join us for an exhilarating afternoon filled with fun at Camp Arnaz, a special invitation extended to Girl Scouts, their friends, and families. Embrace the spirit of autumn by donning your favorite costumes, Girl Scout uniforms, or any attire that celebrates the season, and dive into the heart of our "Tent or Treat" celebration.
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Winter Wonderland
Embark on a festive exploration within a dazzling winter landscape, illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights that dance to the rhythm of a winter's melody. Treat your senses to an array of holiday delights, from mouthwatering seasonal treats to engaging crafts that promise to become treasured keepsakes. Encounter our enchanting holiday horses and seize the opportunity for an unforgettable photo with Santa Claus, capturing the essence of the holiday spirit. A realm of mesmerizing experiences awaits families and friends alike, ready to weave a tapestry of unforgettable holiday memories.
Camp
Early Bird Event Patch Included
Travel Opportunities
Destinations
Destinations are the ultimate travel opportunities for Girl Scouts! This is a GSUSA sponsored travel group. Join girls from all over the country and choose your own adventure. Decide where you want to travel to, then complete an application. Destinations are for individual Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador girls. Check out the list of trips and apply today. Scholarships are available to girls who have been accepted to a Girl Scouts of the USA destination.
Scan the QR to visit the GSUSA Destinations website for more information.
Volunteerat GirlScout s
Troop Volunteers
Ready to engage with your community, grow your skills, and show Girl Scouts what it means to be unstoppable?
Then you’re ready to be a Troop or Service Unit volunteer
Service Unit Volunteers
Troop volunteers help Girl Scouts become stronger, kinder, and braver than they ever thought possible. Troop leaders and volunteers in other roles, like Troop Treasurer or Cookie Chair engage regularly with their Girl Scouts and guide them through activities, like earning badges, exploring the outdoors, or running their own business through the Girl Scout Cookie Program
Service Unit volunteers are the network of support throughout your community. They empower Troop leaders and Troop volunteers to be the role models that Girl Scouts need and connect them with the resources for unforgettable Troop experiences.
Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities
If you want to get a snapshot of Troop life, you can find short-term volunteer opportunities both in-person and virtual and support local Girl Scouts as they pursue their passions.
The best part? There’s no one “type” of volunteer. If you believe that Girl Scouts can change the world, you belong here. Log on to our website at girlscoutsccc.org or contact Customer Care by emailing info@girlscoutsccc.org to find more information on volunteer opportunities available to you.
enjoy staying overnight at a friends house.
You can live without a radio, TV, iPad, and cell phone
You shampoo and brush/comb your own hair
Whenyouseeabugorspideryoudon'tlikeit,butyoucanhandleit
Youmakeyourownbedandkeeptrackofyourownthings. Youlovetomakenewfriendsanddothingswithothergirls.
Youcansleepinacabinwithothergirlswithoutanightlight
Walkingtoanotherbuildingtousethebathroomisnobigdeal.
You relax & enjoy yourself when your girl is at a sleepover.
Youwouldbeokayfollowingthepoliciesthatapplytocamp.
You're prepared to not see your girl for several days
Youtrustthecampdirectorandcounselorswithyougirl'ssafety
Yourconfidentinyourgirl'sabilitytomaintainherhygiene.
YoubelieveGirlScoutcampwillbuildgirlsofcourage.
yourgirlwillquestionfoodsthatmightcontainherallergies. ourgirlisconfidentinusingamesskit.
8-11 Points
It sounds like you’re not quite ready to take the plunge, but you/your girl can get a feel for camp life at Day Camps Day Camps are great for new experiences-you get to have all sorts of camp fun during the day and go home to sleep in your own bed at night.
12-18Points
You’re confident and ready to try new things/ send your girl to camp. Camp would be a great way for you and your girl to experience the great outdoors
19-24 Points
You and your girl are camping pros or naturals! You/your girl love adventure, trying new things, and making new friends.
GirlScout Camp
Atourcouncil'scamp,GirlScoutsdiscovertheir ownadventuresandcreatetheiruniquepaths. Awayfromscreensandtechnology,girlsstep beyondtheircomfortzonesandopentheirhearts andmindstonewandexcitingexperiences.
OurGirlScoutCampsareheldatCampArnaz,a serenehavenwheregirlscantrulyconnectwith nature.Nestledamidsttherollinghillsandlush landscapes,CampArnazoffersaperfect environmentforgirlstoexploreandgrow.Here, camperscanparticipateinflagceremonies, campfires,skits,singing,natureexploration,arts andcrafts,archery,andsomuchmore!Camp Arnazislovinglymaintainedandsupportedbyour council,withadedicatedstafftrainedtoensure everygirl’scampexperienceissafe,enriching,and unforgettable.
Girl Scout Camp is an opportunity for girls to grow with courage, confidence, and character while making friends and memories to last a lifetime. 8:00AM 8:15AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 10:00AM 12:30PM 1:30PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 9:30PM
A Typical Day at Camp:
3:30PM SecondAfternoon Activity
2025 Camp Season at Camp Arnaz!
Adventure Camp
June 16/17, 2025
July 7/8, 2025
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Camp Arnaz Adventure Camp offers Daisies and Brownies a vibrant introduction to the great outdoors through a mix of fun and educational activities. Over two days, young campers engage in crafts, horseback riding, and robotics, fostering creativity, confidence, and camaraderie in a safe and supportive environment. This camp is the perfect place for young girls to explore new interests and make lasting friendships.
Camp Odyssey
July 14th-16th, 2025
July 21st-23rd, 2025
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Camp Odyssey provides older Girl Scouts with a dynamic and enriching experience that challenges their minds and bodies. Over a weekend, campers delve into advanced robotics, explore nature on horseback, and connect with wildlife, discovering a special fondness for local frogs and toads. Designed to empower and inspire, Camp Odyssey helps develop leadership skills and a deep appreciation for nature and technology.
