Monthly Newsletter
July 2026
Girl Incentives
Adult Incentives
Get Ready for Fall Product!
Get ready to explore, discover, and delight with this year’s Fall Product Program. Enjoy new personalized gifts, more delicious treats, and an earlier start date! Get Started!
2026 Fall Product Online Rally!
August 1, Zoom Session
You're Invited to the 2026 Girl Scout Fall Rally
Ready to Explore the Fun and kick off this year's Fall Product Program?
Join us for the 2026 Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast Virtual Fall Rally, where you'll discover everything you need to make this your best Fall Program yet! Meet this year's exciting kangaroo mascot, learn about the Fall Product lineup, set your goals, and gain the confidence to become a successful Girl Scout entrepreneur.
Whether this is your first Fall Program or you're an experienced seller, this rally is the perfect way to start your adventure.
Register Here!
Lead With Confidence!
We're here to make your first year as a Daisy or Brownie Girl Scout troop leader easy and fun!
New Daisy leaders (K-1) or Brownie leaders (2nd and 3rd grade) receive complimentary monthly Girl Scout Experience Boxes delivered right to your door.
Filled with practical script suggestions, step-by-step instructions, and supplies that make meeting planning a breeze. Receive a Welcome Box and up to seven monthly boxes, depending on your troop's start date. Learn more girlscouts.org/gsbox.
Sign up for our Extended Year Membership* today! Start in June and enjoy up to 3 extra months of fun, through September 2027! Visit girlscouts.org/benefits to learn more.
Lead With Confidence!
We're here to make your first year as a Brownie Girl Scout troop leader easy and fun! New Brownie leaders (2nd and 3rd grade) receive complimentary monthly Girl Scout Experience Boxes delivered right to your door, filled with practical script suggestions, step-by-step instructions, and supplies that make meeting planning a breeze. Receive a Welcome Box and up to seven monthly boxes, depending on your troop's start date. Learn more girlscouts.org/gsbox.
Sign up for our Extended Year Membership* today! Start in June and enjoy up to 3 extra months of fun, through September 2027! Visit girlscouts org/benefits to learn more
SIX LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS CAP
REMARKABLE JOURNEY WITH GIRL SCOUT’S HIGHEST HONOR
Article published on June 2 through the Times Publishing Group Inc.
Written by Peter Levy
Heather Hughes didn’t set out to change the world. In 2011, she helped start a Girl Scout troop at Rio del Mar Elementary School for a group of 5-, 6- and 7year-old girls. Her volunteer efforts over the next 13 years brought an unexpected positive impact to the community.
In the early years, the troop collected teddy bears for children in need, assembled and distributed kits with socks and toothbrushes for people experiencing homelessness, and shared Thanksgiving meals together. When the girls reached sixth grade, Carol-Anne Byck joined Hughes, and the two women shared leadership responsibilities. Read the full article online here.
PENGUINS & PAJAMAS
OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE
JULY 25-26 2026
This is the Girl Scout experience everyone will be talking about! One of the last museums in California to offer overnight sleepovers, this exclusive private event is a rare opportunity to explore the world-famous California Academy of Sciences after hours.
Discover incredible creatures in the aquarium, enjoy three different planetarium shows, explore the Natural History Museum, and wander through the breathtaking 4-story rainforest dome. Along the way, participate in hands-on STEM activities, friendship bracelet making, field sketching, STEM trivia, and a self-guided scavenger hunt.
Before lights out, gather for a cozy milk-and-cookies snack, then roll out your sleeping bag in one of the Academy's exhibit spaces possibly even near the famous African penguins!
Families are welcome, and separate sleeping areas will be available for troops or families that include men or boys. The next morning, enjoy a light breakfast, explore nearby Golden Gate Park, and then return for included daytime admission to continue your adventure.
With exclusive after-hours access, amazing exhibits, private planetarium experiences, rooftop stargazing, and a museum sleepover unlike any other, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime Girl Scout adventure!
Cost: $125 per person
Overnight Parking: $35
Empowered to be Brave: Child Safety Workshop
The BRAVE curriculum teaches kids that it’s normal to feel anxious about telling an adult about abuse. We explain what happens after a disclosure and share strategies to manage those fears. Being brave doesn’t mean having no fear — it means facing hard or unknown situations even while feeling afraid.
Parents are welcome to join us for “Human Trafficking & Online Safety: Understanding Vulnerabilities, Building Resilience, and Protecting Youth”
AUGUST 29, 2026 11AM-1PM
GSCCC Council Own Patches
GSCCC offers 25 council‑only patch programs that enrich and expand the national GSUSA programs. These patches span outdoor adventure, local California Central Coast history, community service, and skill‑building—giving Girl Scouts fresh ways to explore, learn, and lead.
Explore our council‑owned patch programs and try one today!
Volunteer Highlight
with Nancy Cooper
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My Girl Scout journey began when I was in second grade, the first year that you could be a brownie then. There were no daisies. I stayed in Girl Scouts until after I received my First Class Award. During that time, I was a PA for our local day camp in Livermore, CA. When my daughter, Casey, was in first grade, in 1994, she joined a brownie troop. I did not know about Daisies, or she would have joined in kindergarten. By her second-grade year I was a co-leader for her troop. I remained as one of her leaders until after she received her Gold Award in 2005. I was lucky to have many other parents that helped with our troop.
I was service unit manager for several years; went on a Wider Op with a group of Girl Scouts to the British Isles; organized the council cookie rally one year; assisted my troop with their Silver Award and two girls with their Gold Awards; and worked at Henry Cowell Day Camp every summer.
My daughter started day camp in 1995. I started as a unit leader in 1996 and have been going ever since. In 2006 I became a co-Director and continue to be a director now in 2026. We skipped camp from 2020 to 2022 because of COVID but started back strong in 2023. Our camp is set in the beautiful redwoods of Henry Cowell State Park. We usually have about 200 campers in grades 1-7, 50+ PAs and close to 50 adults. The girls are divided into units. Each unit has around 20 girls, 3-4 PAs, and 2-3 leaders. We have crafts, songs, hiking, creek-walking, cooking, and much more. The camp is the last full week in June from 9:00-3:30. On Thursday, the older girls stay until 9:00 PM. Before COVID, they would spend the night and enjoy a evening stargazing!
I am most proud about how our Program Aids become strong leaders at camp. They take their responsibilities very seriously and every year amaze me with their competency. I am proud that they return to camp every year, even after they become adults. This year I have 16 adults working at camp that are past PAs. Right now, our camp roster is complete. We can use volunteers for helping with the Thursday night dinner and the Friday lunch. Everyone that helps must have a current Food Handlers permit. You can email me at hcgsdaycamp@gmail.com if you would like to help. For next year’s camp, we will need unit leaders and possibly other positions. Too early to tell for 2027. Please check our website https://www.henrycowellgscamp.org for more information.
I keep thinking that I will retire from this position but somehow, I keep going. Now my granddaughter attends camp as a PeeWee, so who knows how long I will continue!
STEP INTO SUMMER WITH GIRL SCOUTS!
Our Locations:
Castroville San Luis Obispo Thousand Oaks
Camp Arnaz - Program Spotlight!
Astronomy
Discover the wonders of the night sky at Camp Arnaz’s Ruth Pollack Astronomy Center! This outof-this-world experience invites Girl Scouts to explore the cosmos through hands-on learning and telescope viewing. From constellations to planets, girls will dive into the science behind the stars while sparking curiosity and awe for the universe above.
July 10 & 31, 8-9pm
Price: $25 per girl
Field Trip to the Local Fire House in Thousand Oaks!
Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19
Join us for a fun and educational visit to the Thousand Oaks Firehouse, where you’ll tour the station and meet real firefighters. Learn what it takes to become a fireperson and explore the gear, trucks, and teamwork that keep our community safe. It’s an inspiring chance to connect with the heroes next door.
Make & Create Studio: Art & Design Badge D/B/J
San Luis Obispo Program Center
Let your creativity bloom in this artistic exploration designed just for your Girl Scout level! Juniors dive into visual storytelling with designs that do it all, Brownies spot design everywhere and make their own cool creations, and Daisies play with color and shape to craft bright, expressive art.
Saturday, July 11, times will vary by GS level
Register Here
Girl Scouts Code Studio
Brownies! It is your time to shine! Girl Scouts build confidence as they dive into coding; young learners mastering the basics while older girls explore website development and coding for social impact.
When: Saturday, July 17 from 5pm-6pm th
Where: Castroville Program Center
Girl Scouts of the USA has partnered with America250.org to recognize the 250 anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independance. th
Explore history, discover diverse stories, engage in events, and give back through service! Download the FREE Girl Scouts America250 activity guide for Girl Scouts of all levels and their families, available in English and Spanish.
By participating, you’ll earn a special five-patch collection representing landscapes across the country. Be part of the conversation about our past, present, and future. Ready to Start?
New Troops ALERT
Please join us in congratulating six new troops that formed from December to June! We are so excited to see our Girl Scout family grow.
As these new leaders and girls begin their journeys, let’s surround them with the support that makes our community so special. Reach out with a friendly welcome, invite them to upcoming programs, and share opportunities to engage. A simple connection can spark confidence, courage, and a strong start to their Girl Scout year.
Here’s to new adventures, new friendships, and a season full of Girl Scout spirit!
Troop 35718 - Multi-level
Troop 45320 - Daisy
Troop 45321 - Daisy
Troop 66057- Daisy
Growing Troops - And Earning Program Credits
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible troops who earned $25 per girl in Troop Program Credits by welcoming one or more new girls from the waitlist into their troop.
Because of you, these new Girl Scouts will have the chance to build lifelong friendships, develop leadership skills, and explore exciting new experiences one girl at a time!
Troop 61105
Troop 45020 (5 girls)
Troop 65538 (2 girls)
Troop 45320 (6 girls)
Troop 55808
Troop 30115 (3 girls)
Troop 55809 (6 girls)
Troop 65054 (2 girls)
Troop 25015 (2 girls)
Celebrating Service Unit Success
Growing the Girl Scout Movement Together
From October 1, 2025, to June 30th, 2026, these Service Units stood out for their commitment to growing the Girl Scout Movement by welcoming new families and strengthening their communities. Their success reflects the dedication of volunteers and a shared belief that every girl deserves access to the Girl Scout experience.
We proudly recognize these Service Units for their leadership in membership growth and for building strong foundations that will support girls now and into the future.
New Daisy Members
44 Daisies - SU 660 Thousand Oaks
Led by SU Managers: Deborah Vaughn & Tammy Adams
40 Daisies - SU 650 Island View
Led by SU Managers: Darcy Wronkiewicz and Laura Achee
76 New Girl Scouts - SU 555 Costa De Oro
Led by SU Managers: Marisa Brenninkmeyer & Lisa Pitre
68 New Girl Scouts - SU 650 Island View
Led by SU Managers: Darcy Wronkiewicz and Laura Achee
Growing New Adults
64 New Adults - SU 555 - Costa De Oro
Led by SU Managers: Marisa Brenninkmeyer & Lisa Pitre
51 New Adults - SU 356 - Monterey Bay
Led by SU Managers: Candace Villarta & Mary Horsley
51 New Adults - SU 650- Island View
Led by SU Managers: Darcy Wronkiewicz & Laura Achee
Total New Girls
Help Us Keep Your Girl Scout Information Up to Date!
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 Girl Scout year, please take a moment to update your child's school information in MyGS. Having accurate school information helps us better support troop placement, school outreach, accurate data and local Girl Scout opportunities.
Updating your child's school is quick and easy:
1. Log in to MyGS by following this link
2. Select My Household from the left-hand menu.
3. Scroll to your child's profile and click Edit Profile.
4. Scroll to Personal Details.
5. Update the School Attending field.
6. Scroll to the bottom and click Save.
Thank you for helping us keep our records accurate and ensuring your family receives the best possible Girl Scout experience!
2027 Troop Catalog
As we prepare for the 2027 Girl Scout year and welcome new families into our movement, we invite every troop to complete the GSCCC 2027 Troop Catalog Form.
This form helps us keep your troop information up to date, connect girls with troops that are the right fit, ensure accurate records, and meet important insurance and membership requirements. Most importantly, it allows us to share the incredible opportunities your troop offers with families looking for a Girl Scout experience. Thank you for the time, energy, and care you invest in your girls. By completing the form, you are helping us strengthen Girl Scouting across our council and ensuring that more girls can discover the friendship, leadership, and adventure that Girl Scouts provides.
Please take a few moments to complete the form today. Your partnership makes a difference!
Fill it out now!
2027 Girl Recognition Voting Link
IT’S TIME to cast your vote for this year’s reward choices! Follow this link to cast your vote.
Please note: This link allows only one vote per user. If your family has multiple girls, please copy and paste the link into an incognito/private browser window to submit additional votes.
Let’s make this
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VOTE NOW!
By joining our Girl Scout Daisy Buddies program, this will be your Kindergartner's first step into her Girl Scout adventure. To get your Kindergartner started on their Girl Scout adventure we will be sending you monthly Daisy Buddies activity packets through email. Then look for your invitation to our Daisy Buddies Girl Scout and family kick-off meeting that will start April, May, June and July. The goal of this initiative is to ensure new troops are formed and ready to welcome girls.
*NOTE: New incoming Kindergartners and graduating Transitional Kindergartners may register as Daisy Girl Scouts. Your Girl Scout will receive their Daisy Buddies activity packets based on the start date of their registration through email. The goal of this initiative is to ensure new troops are formed and ready to welcome girls.
If you have any questions throughout your Daisy Buddies experience, please contact us at info@girlscoutsccc.org or 800-822-2427.
Register today using the link below to get started.
Daisy Buddies Registration Link
GIRL SCOUT SONG SPOTLIGHT
Words
by
Briar (AKA Lilyanna B)
Sung to the tune of “Make New Friends”
DAISIES ARE DARING BROWNIES ARE BOLD
WE ARE GIRL SCOUTS AND WE BREAK THE MOLD.
JUNIORS ARE CARING CADETTES ARE STRONG WE ARE GIRL SCOUTS AND THIS IS OUR SONG.
SENIORS LIKE ADVENTURE AMBASSADORS TRAVEL AROUND WE ARE GIRL SCOUTS, HEAR OUR SOUND.
LEADERS ARE TEACHERS VOLUNTEERS LIKE TO HELP OUT IF YOU ARE A GIRL SCOUT, GIVE A SHOUT! WOOO!
Cheddar Up: More Than Just Event Registration
While many Service Units use Cheddar Up for event registration, it can also be used for troop dues, activity fees, camporee payments, badge orders, uniform orders, and other Girl Scout-related collections.
Unlike person-to-person payment apps, Cheddar Up is designed to help groups manage both payments and information in one place. Volunteers can collect registrations, track who has paid, accept credit cards and eChecks, gather participant information, and generate reports without maintaining separate spreadsheets or tracking systems.
For Service Units, approved accounts created through the council-issued signup link also receive council-covered credit card processing fees. Questions? Contact info@girlscoutsccc.org for assistance or to request the Service Unit signup link.
Cheddar Up – A flexible, council-approved option that allows Service Units to manage event registration, customize questions, and control fund transfers.
Doubleknot – Used for council-managed events; Service Units may request setup by submitting the SU Event Request Form.
Why Choose Cheddar Up?
Cheddar Up is a simple, user-friendly platform for Service Units that want ownership of event setup and registration.
Important:
Use the Council Link
To receive council partnership benefits, including no credit card fees, events must be created using the council’s Cheddar Up link. Email info@girlscoutsccc.org to request access for authorized SU volunteers.
Registration & Roster Requirements
Please use the TICKET option in Cheddar Up to capture the required insurance information. All attendees girls, adults, and participating tagalongs must be included on the roster. Full name and email address are required; additional details may be collected as needed.
Camporees & Day Camps
These programs follow separate council processes, covered in the 2025–2026 mandatory trainings.
Thank you for your leadership and partnership in creating meaningful experiences for girls we’re here to support you.
Click Here to learn more about Cheddar Up and Here to compare platforms
Girl Scout Gold Award Spotlight
Jade Yakel
Sick Box Survival Kits
Congratulations to Jade Yakel on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, with her impactful project, Sick Box Survival Kits!
Recognizing that many students leave home for college without the knowledge or supplies needed to care for common illnesses, Jade developed a project focused on improving health literacy and preparedness for students transitioning to independent living. She partnered with a professor at CSU Channel Islands to lead health education workshops, distributed 100 College Sick Boxes filled with essential health items, and taught students how to safely use over-the-counter medications, recognize symptoms, and know when to seek medical care. She also presented at her high school, encouraging future college students to prepare their own personalized sick boxes before leaving home.
Through her leadership, Jade empowered students with the knowledge and confidence to care for themselves while living independently, creating a lasting impact that extends well beyond her workshops.
�� Congratulations, Jade, on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award! Your leadership, compassion, and commitment to helping others prepare for a healthier future are an inspiration. We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to see where your journey takes you next
Jade’s Future Plans after High School Graduation:
Jade plans to major in Biochemistry and pursue a career in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, where she hopes to contribute to research that improves lives and advances healthcare.
Silver Award Spotlight: Felton Rocks Nest
Congratulations to Zoe and Madison of Troop 15525 on earning the Girl Scout Silver Award with their inspiring project, Felton Rocks Nest!
After recognizing that many elementary students were unfamiliar with the programs and opportunities available at their local library, Zoe and Madison partnered with their community to create a colorful public art project that connected first-grade students with the library through creativity, collaboration, and fun.
The girls organized a community rock-painting project with local first graders, creating a permanent "rock nest" installation while introducing students to the library as a place for learning, creativity, and community engagement. By working closely with school staff, library representatives, and local businesses, they demonstrated outstanding leadership, communication, and teamwork throughout the project.
Their project will continue to inspire young readers, artists, and families to visit the library and participate in community activities for years to come.
Bronze Award Spotlight: Menstrual Health Support Project
Congratulations to the amazing Girl Scouts of Troop 66036 on earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award with their inspiring Menstrual Health Support Project! Recognizing that many students experience period product insecurity, these 13 dedicated Juniors led a community-wide effort to assemble 216 menstrual hygiene kits for the CVUSD Conejo Closet. The kits will be distributed to elementary school nurses, ensuring students have access to essential supplies when they need them most. The troop also collected shampoo and conditioner for families in need and created a sustainable template so future troops and community organizations can continue replenishing the kits.
Throughout their project, the girls demonstrated outstanding leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving while helping reduce the stigma surrounding menstrual health and ensuring students feel supported, prepared, and confident.
�� Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of students throughout the Conejo Valley. We are so proud of you!
Girls Make History.
Join us in Washington, DC!
July 23–25, 2026
Join us as we celebrate all the ways that Girls Make History. Girl Scouts have transformed—and continue to transform—our country. We planted victory gardens during World War II and marched for civil rights. We launch new businesses and advocate for the issues we care about. We dream big. We spark change. We lead the way! There’s no better time and place to celebrate the incredible impact of Girl Scouts than on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. in our nation’s capital.
At the Girl Scouts Unite event, you’ll:
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• • • experience interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, and live performances meet girls who are taking action in their communities learn about trailblazers and barrier-breakers from past generations venture into the city for events and exhibits commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Together, we’ll make friends, make memories, and make a difference It’s a weekend you’ll remember forever.
In the days leading up to the Girl Scouts Unite event (July 20–22), our 58th National Council Session will meet to discuss key issues, vote on proposals, and elect leaders. It’s democracy in action, as girl delegates vote alongside adults and have a direct voice in shaping the future of Girl Scouts.
We’ll see you July 23–25 with more than 10,000 Girl Scout community members and supporters. When Girl Scouts unite, anything is possible!
Scan the QR code to see unforgettable moments from 2023.
NCS 2026: The Big Scoop!
The 58th National Council Session (NCS) is Girl Scouts’ highest governing body, where elected delegates from across the country gather to shape our Movement’s future. Held every three years, the 58th NCS in July 2026 will focus on strategic discussion topics and proposals aligned to Vision 2030. Delegates influence national priorities, vote on proposals, and provide guidance to the National Board through a transparent, collaborative agenda process. The NCS reflects our democratic tradition, ensuring members have a voice in strengthening Girl Scouting nationwide.
The following three proposals have been placed on the agenda for delegate deliberation and vote at the 58th National Council Session. More information will be coming, but stay tuned to ensure we hear your voice.
Proposal #1 - Girl Scout Highest Awards Solicitation of Contributions
Submitted by: Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
This proposal would allow Girl Scouts working toward the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards to solicit philanthropic donations for their projects (with council approval), expanding current policy that limits solicitation primarily to Seniors and Ambassadors pursuing the Gold Award.
Proposal #2 - Membership Dues and Procedures for Registration
Submitted by: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
This proposal would reduce the threshold requiring National Council approval for dues increases from 25% to 15% within a triennium, increasing delegate oversight on national membership dues adjustments
Proposal #3 - Preservation of Girl Scout Leadership Experience Relating to the Entrepreneurship Program
Submitted by: Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
This proposal seeks to limit GSUSA licensing of Girl Scout cookie-related food products during council entrepreneurship program sales periods
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Discover everything happening this year at our Girl Scout Program Centers! From STEM adventures to outdoor skills, leadership workshops, and creative badges, our 2025–2026 Program Guides are now live and ready for you to explore.
Finding the perfect experience is easy—simply locate your nearest Program Center and click the guide image to open a full calendar of exciting opportunities for Girl Scouts of every age. Your next adventure is just one click away!
