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Troop 114155 chose to celebrate the end of cookie season with a make over. They went to a local high school cosmetology class for facials, make up, nails, and hair. The girls had a fabulous day! See more Scrapbook photos on page 51.
Betsy Kamin President of the Council and Chair of the Board
From the TOP
Fall is just around the corner, and I am so excited because the new Girl Scout year is about to begin! Our staff and volunteers have been busy planning plenty of fun activities and events, offering something for both new and returning Girl Scouts. If you have not renewed your daughter's Girl Scout membership, now is the perfect time. The council’s membership campaign is now underway, so please be sure to register before the Sept. 30 deadline. The new membership year starts Oct. 1, and we can't wait to have your girl join us for the adventures ahead!
Activities like selling Fall Product, camping with their troop, learning to sail, and building robots, girls learn leadership, team building, and other skills necessary to navigate life with purpose and joy. They can also become agents of change as they plan and execute community projects to earn one or more of the Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, and Gold), the most prestigious honor in Girl Scouting.
A few months ago, the council hosted its annual Gold Award ceremony to recognize 87 Gold Award Girl Scouts. These girls harnessed their passion to make lasting change in their communities. For example, Nabiha Ahmed’s project involved creating a curriculum to inspire middle school girls to pursue STEM careers. Ava Barton started a kindness group at her high school to address bullying, and Caeli Bridges launched a podcast to increase awareness of mental health issues faced by girls.
Their achievements can lead to opportunities, such as scholarships and college admission to top universities. I am so proud of these girls and all they have learned and accomplished. I strongly encourage every Girl Scout to pursue the Gold Award.
While our council has much to celebrate and be grateful for, we are also devasted by the recent tragedy at Camp Mystic. Camping and the outdoor experience are integral parts of our girls’ development into young women of courage, confidence and character, making this loss especially hard to process.
The tragic loss of so many lives is a poignant reminder that the girls we serve are unique and precious. We recognize that it is both an honor and a huge responsibility to deliver our programs through the outdoor experience to the girls in our council. Our council will continue to actively look for meaningful ways to support those who suffered losses in the Hill Country flash flood.
Finally, I would like to extend a heartfelt shout-out to our dedicated troop leaders and volunteers. Thank you for your guidance and support of our girls. Your time and effort are appreciated more than you can imagine. The strength of our Movement and our sisterhood literally depends on you. Thank you! Wishing you and our Girl Scouts a phenomenal year ahead!
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New Camp and Resource Center Reservation System
Exciting news, Girl Scouts! Our brand-new Camp and Resource Center Reservation System, Checkfront, is now live and ready for you to use! With this updated system, you can check realtime availability, book your favorite campsites or resource center spaces, and pay–all in one smooth transaction. No more waiting for confirmation emails or juggling multiple steps. It’s everything you need to plan your next adventure, all in one place.
To get started, visit Camping Central in the Online Community. Don’t forget to upload your camp-certified volunteer and First Aider credentials to avoid reservation issues. All reservations must be for two nights, giving your group the flexibility to arrive at the time that works best for you–plus, pricing remains based on the weekend, with no extra cost. We’re thrilled to make planning your Girl Scout experiences easier and more accessible than ever. Let the adventures begin!
A Year in Girl Scouting! Great Ideas from Troop to Troop.
Troop 134033
Leaders: Misty Bryan, Lisa Martin, Natasha Mohammed, Sherri Burrows
Program Level: Juniors
Community: Monument
Meeting Frequency: Weekly
Number of Members: 13
“What do Girl Scouts do?” It might seem a bit silly, but it’s a question that people ask us when we’re out at events during the fall. Most people know Girl Scouts go camping, earn badges, and sell cookies once a year, but what do Girl Scouts do the rest of the time?
They do lots of things! And in this issue of The Golden Link, four troops give us a peek inside their Girl Scout year from September 2024-June 2025. Use their ideas as a blueprint for your own year and to get ideas for fun activities for your girls. Find your level to see what a year of Girl Scouting looks like. Then, borrow their ideas and plan the best year ever with your girls.
Troop’s favorite activity of the year and why? Moody Gardens Festival of Lights – The girls were able to spend the weekend together camping and enjoying the Moody Gardens Holiday Experience.
What activity encouraged girls to grow and come out of their comfort zone? When the girls wrote positive words describing their Girl Scout sisters and shared them with the entire troop.
What activity would your troop recommend to other girls at the same program level to try? A trip to City Hall to learn how the city operates.
What is your troop excited about doing in the 2025-2026 membership year? Troop camping.
Troop monthly activities:
September: Trip to LaPorte City Hall to meet with the mayor and take part in a mock trial to learn about the local government.
October: A trip to the Escape Room to earn their Detective badge.
November: Mom and Me camping trip at the Galveston Bay House, with a trip to the Moody Gardens Festival of Lights. Donated to the Thanksgiving food drive at the church where the girls meet.
December: Had a Friendsmas party and created personal ornaments displaying pictures of the girls at various Girl Scout activities.
January: Learned about wild animals and their different habitats. The girls built a birdhouse/feeder to hang outside. Attended the Community cookie rally to gear up for cookie season.
February: Spent quality time together selling cookies. They also learned how to use different apps to create videos and songs, earning their Entertainment Technology badge.
March: A trip to Texacone to learn about local business operations. The girls also completed the Agent of Change Journey, allowing them to earn their Bronze Award this coming year.
April: Visited one of our local nursing homes for a senior bingo night and donated Girl Scout Cookies for the residents to enjoy.
May: End of the year family picnic with outdoor games.
January 2025:
Troop 110065
Leaders: Gabriela Leal and Jenna Patterson
Program Level: Juniors
Community: Firefly Trails
Meeting Frequency: Twice a month
Number of Members: 10
Troop’s favorite activity of the year and why? Horse Back Riding.
What activity encouraged girls to grow and come out of their comfort zone? Allowing them to pick a badge or patch to lead during a meeting.
What activity would your troop recommend to other girls at the same program level to try? Giving back to the community through a Take Action project.
What is your troop excited about doing in the 2025-2026 membership year? The girls felt empowered to decide what they would do with their cookie profits. The process is a great project to allow them to work hard to earn their money to invest in their activities.
Troop Monthly Activities:
October 2024: We attended a special Girl Scout etiquette class focused on good manners. We practiced the basics, like consistently saying "please" and "thank you" (aiming for at least three times a day!), and perfecting polite handshakes. We also learned the proper way to sit and set a table, ensuring we're prepared for any formal occasion. Later in October, we put our engineering hats on during a STEM class at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. We had a fantastic time building air-powered balloon cars and then cheering them on in exciting races! This hands-on activity taught us the fundamental principles of STEM in a super fun and engaging way.
November 2024: Our troop had an incredible experience visiting the Harris County Civil Courthouse as part of our Junior Democracy badge requirements. The girls had the esteemed opportunity to meet with several judges, who generously took the time to discuss the intricacies of our government's branches and explain the key differences between civil and criminal judges. This was an invaluable hands-on learning experience for understanding our justice system. Special thanks to Judge Yahaira Quezada for her support in making this possible!
December 2024: Our girls embarked on an unforgettable adventure at the Firefly Trails Community Overnight at the Houston Interactive Museum and Animal Preserve in Humble! This experience allowed them to explore the wonders of the natural world and get up close with amazing animals.
Our troop enthusiastically welcomed the new year with a special New Year patch meeting dedicated to good planning! The girls received pocket calendars, which will be fantastic tools for staying organized and charting their upcoming adventures. This session was all about setting ourselves up for success. We discussed the importance of planning ahead for meetings, activities, and even personal goals. It was a great way to empower the girls to take ownership of their schedules and practice the valuable skill of thoughtful preparation. Here's to a well-planned and exciting year ahead!
February 2025:
Our latest gathering was a truly special one, filled with both heartfelt goodbyes and joyful celebrations! We held a farewell party for our wonderful Junior Girl Scout, Lynzee, wishing her all the best on her new adventures. We'll certainly miss her! But the fun didn't stop there. We also celebrated Harper's birthday, making sure she felt extra special on her big day. It was a lovely reminder of the strong bonds and supportive friendships we cherish within our troop.
March 2025: Jadore had a fantastic idea to host a special meeting dedicated to introducing our three new Girl Scouts to the troop, and she did a wonderful job leading the event! To help everyone get acquainted, Jadore organized fun get-to-know-you games that had everyone laughing. We're so excited to have them join our adventures!
April 2025: Our FFT Community Camp 2025 was an amazing experience for Natalia and Leah, offering them a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and grow their skills! Camping provides so many benefits for our girls, fostering independence, resilience, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the environment. But the adventures didn't stop there! Both girls also earned their Horseback Riding badge, experiencing the thrill of connecting with these magnificent animals. They learned about horse care, safety, and basic riding techniques, proving their courage and dedication.
May 2025: Wrapping Up a Great Year! Our end-of-year meeting in May was a fantastic celebration! We had a blast with pizza, cupcakes, bowling, and board games. It was a wonderful way to commemorate all our hard work. Looking ahead, the girls are excited to take on new challenges, as they've each been assigned a badge or patch to work on and will get to pick a date to lead an activity. This girl-led approach will be a great way to develop their presentation and leadership skills as we kick off our next chapter!
Troop 132342
Leader: Kelsey Victor
Program Level: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors
Community: East Enders
Meeting Frequency: Bi-monthly
Number of Members: 29
What activity encouraged girls to grow and come out of their comfort zone? Outdoor Journey in a day Hiking Adventure.
What activity would your troop recommend to other girls at the same program level to try? Adopt-a-Spot is our favorite way to give back to our community. We have clean fun at the park we have adopted!
What is your troop exciting about doing in the 2025-2026 membership year? Community Campout at Camp Agnes Arnold, here we come!
Troop monthly activities:
October 2024: Our Girl Scouts earned the Good Neighbor badge by spreading joy through kindness rocks and learning about local history. They celebrated Barrett Station’s Homecoming Week. On parade day, our Brownies led a balloon release and shared custom bookmarks to encourage reading through the Riley Chambers Park Little Free Library. We bonded with other troops at the Eastenders Community Back-to-Troop event, where popcorn, a movie, and costume fun brought new friendships and a special fun patch! Our Daisies took action by teaming up with Crosby Middle School’s NJHS and a sister troop for Socktober, collecting socks to support those experiencing homelessness.
November 2024: We honored Veterans by learning about the U.S. flag and exploring ways to support those who have served our country. Our Daisies took the lead in environmental action with an Adopt-a-Spot cleanup at Roseland Park, partnering with Baytown Parks to help keep our community beautiful. After giving back, we celebrated together with a fun-filled skate party and Friendsgiving at the Cinema, inviting all our East Enders sister scouts to join the festivities. November was a month of honor, action, and joyful connection!
December 2024: We prepared and delivered blessing bags to homeless veterans, learning what it means to be agents of change. We explored Moody Gardens, spending the night in the rainforest to discover how nocturnal animals adapt to the dark. We wrapped up the year with a festive holiday investiture ceremony and book exchange over cocoa. To cap it all off, we enjoyed a magical evening at the Nutcracker Ballet, celebrating the arts in style.
January 2025: We rang in the new year at Create and Play Day, making new friends at the Mt. Belvieu Children's Museum. Our Juniors kicked off the year with excitement and purpose. They attended GSSJC Cookie University to gear up for our troop’s Family Cookie Business, complete with a marketing plan and custom cookie shirts. Later, we hosted two local veterans–one a former Girl Scout leader–who shared inspiring stories, including favorite cookie memories and recipes. We ended the month by spreading kindness, delivering cookies to Crosby ISD as a heartfelt thank-you.
February 2025: Our Juniors began researching a meaningful project to support our local community and the American Legion with proper flag retirement. As a troop, we continued cookie preparations, earning safety awards along the way. We also deepened our research skills by celebrating Black History Month, highlighting the contributions of medical pioneers and First Responders.
March 2025: Our troop enjoyed a fun-filled month of Community and service! We joined Girl Scouts across the East Enders Community for spring break movie day featuring a special performance by our Green Starlettes. We also showed our Girl Scout spirit on a playful day at the local park, proudly representing our Barrett Station Community team mascot. To wrap up the month, we gave back by donating children’s underwear to those in need through the GSSJC shop.
April 2025: Our troop launched into discovery with a mission to embrace every possibility at Houston’s NASA Space Center–exploring, experimenting, and completing their journey inspired and ready to take action. We also enjoyed an “eggcellent” outdoor adventure at Lake Houston Wilderness Park, where we hiked, climbed, and scavenged with friends while learning about the park’s environment and history from a knowledgeable naturalist. The month wrapped up with mindfulness activities to help us stay resilient, ready, and strong!
May 2025: Our troop wrapped up their "Between Earth and Sky" and "Agents of Change" journeys by taking meaningful action in the community. We visited the Highlands Library to create a Little Hygiene House, offering essential items for those in need during the summer season.
June 2025: We are celebrating all our strides to make our community a better place! In partnership with the American Legion, we plan to retire flags collected in the retirement box we built for their location. Our Little Free Library was stocked with books to start the summer, and we refilled toiletries at our local library’s Little Hygiene House.
Program Level: Daisy, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador
Community: Tonkawa Trailblazers
Meeting Frequency: Twice a month
Number of Members: 12
Troop’s favorite activity of the year and why?
All the girls loved going to the Houston Ballet to see Sleeping Beauty. The older girls had a blast decorating and marching in the Galveston Mardi Gras Umbrella Brigade.
What activity encouraged girls to grow and come out of their comfort zones?
Some of the girls are shy, so selling cookies definitely counts. Also, the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade was very uncomfortable just because it was so cold.
What activity would your troop recommend to other girls at the same program level to try?
The Houston Ballet was a great experience. The Fairy Garden for the younger girls and the Heart to Art camp for the older girls as well.
What is your troop excited about doing in the 2025-2026 membership year?
Our Daisies are moving up and are ready to try all of the new things available to them. Our Cadettes, who are not bridging, are working on badges and ideas for Gold Awards. Our new Seniors have ideas to plan TWO camps in the near future.
Troop Monthly Activities:
October 2024: The girls learned teamwork by doing a sports badge, and we participated in the Hitchcock High School Homecoming Parade and pep rally. Our older girls did their Halloween together with a cemetery tour, dinner, a parade and a haunted farm.
November 2024: We decorated and planned our Grinch Parade Float and attended the Marathon Stem Day.
December 2024: Christmas Party and Christmas Parade.
January 2025: Girl Scout Song Studio and Afternoon Tea Party. We also gathered at the La Marque Public Library for World Thinking Day research.
February 2025: Archery at Casa Mare.
March 2025: Sleeping Beauty-Houston Ballet Workshop and Show.
April 2025: Camping at Camp Casa Mare and World Thinking Day.
May 2025: Heart to Art, OGRE, and the Daisy's Petal Party.
June 2025: All of our girls qualified for the Early Bird pool party and we are planning our bridging celebration.
Kickoff the School Year With Girl Scouts!
Saturday, September 6 and 13 GSSJC Shops and Resource Centers
Kick off the new school year with friends, games, shopping and Girl Scout fun as we grow with Girl Scouts! For event locations, scan the QR code and attend a location nearest you.
You can also celebrate National Friendship Week by bringing a friend that is ready to join and they get a $10 membership discount on a new girl annual memberships. Available Sept. 6 – 22.
2025 Fall Product Family Guide
What is the Fall Product Program?
Girls offer a variety of products in two ways: in-person using a nut order card and online via www.gsnutsandmags.com/gssjc to send emails and share their link to family and friends to access their storefront.
Renew your Girl Scout Membership before you get started at www.gssjc.org/renew.
Ready, Set, Participate! It's Easy to Do!
It’s Easy to Get Started!
Set up your online storefront in minutes!
Girls can personalize their pages with their custom avatars and start sharing with friends and family right away.
Troops Earn BIG!
Troops keep 25% of the price from all nuts and candy items and earn $2 for each magazine, BarkBox, personalized product, candle, or Tervis Tumbler sold.
Important Program Dates
September 10
The Fall Product Program Begins
• Girl Scouts can now begin taking orders!
• Girl Scouts can partner with parents/ caregivers to set up their storefront at gsnutsandmags.com/gssjc.
• Girl Scouts can start sending emails to friends and family via the M2OS site and sharing their link on social media.
October 13
Parent Order Card Entry Deadline
• Girl Scouts can partner with parents/ caregivers to enter order card orders into the M2OS site before midnight.
November 9
The Fall Product Program Ends
• Last day customers can place their online direct-shipped orders.
• Girl Scouts partner with parents/caregivers to make reward selections (if applicable).
It’s Flexible and Convenient!
Sell on your own schedule–no booths required! Share your store via text, email, or social media for easy online orders.
2024 Fall Product Recap
No. of Girls Selling: 5,450 No. of Troops Selling: 922 Average Troop Proceeds: $397
The Grizzly Bear Project Thank You
• Scientific name: Ursus arctos horribillis
• Life Span: 20 to 25 years
• Claw length: Up to 4 inches
• Weight: 400-800 pounds
• Strong swimmers and can cross large rivers.
• Will rub against trees to leave their scent and scratch marks.
• Before hibernation, grizzlies eat up to 20,000 calories a day.
• Grizzly cubs remain with their mothers for 2-3 years to learn survival skills.
• Live in forests, mountains, and near rivers where they catch salmon.
Project Thank You is a great way for customers to give back to the community through donations of products. Our council’s Project Thank You items will be donated to Soldiers’ Angels through our Operation Salute program. For each $8 donation, veterans and active-duty service members, both at home and abroad, will be sent one can of candy/ nuts. Donations are credited to the participant’s sales and troops receive $2 in proceeds per donation sold. Girl Scouts earn the Care to Share patch by receiving 6 or more donations.
Five Skills Girls Learn During the Fall Product Program
Goal Setting: Girls set goals both individually and with their troop. Girls learn to set and reach goals to succeed in school, career, and life.
Decision Making: Girls decide how to participate, market their sale, and decipher how to spend their earnings with their troop. Developing decision-making skills early will greatly impact their lives.
Money Management: Girls budget, take orders, and handle customers’ money.
People Skills: Girls learn how to speak (and listen) to their customers. Learning people skills will improve their interaction during group projects, sports team and future endeavors.
Business Ethics: Girls act honestly and responsibly which builds ethical employees and leaders.
How it works: M2 Online System
An easy system for all Fall Products!
Within the M2 Online system, girls can create and customize their pages, create their avatar, set goals, track their progress, and select reward options all while learning the 5 skills.
The M2 Online System is a safe, fun and interactive website where girls can send emails to customers, earn patches, easily grow their sales.
Nut/Chocolate Sales
Sale Option Product Troop Proceeds
In-Person Girl
Delivered
Online Girl Delivered
• Take orders from family and friends using the order card or sharing storefront link
• Girls & caregivers enter paper orders into M2OS by the appropriate deadline
• Girl Scouts collect payments when delivering the products and submit collected funds to their TFPM.
• In M2OS site, Girl Scouts create avatars and share online storefront via personalized emails/social media/text messages
• Customers pay online via credit/debit card, and orders are automatically credited to girl in M2
• Girls deliver to customers.
Online DirectShip
Project Thank You Donation
• In M2OS site, Girl Scouts create avatars and share online storefront via personalized emails/ social media/text messages
• Customers pay online via credit/debit card, orders are automatically credited to girl in M2 and shipped directly to customers 25% for nuts & chocolate; $2 for mags and more
• Girls use order card to record Project Thank You donation and enter order into M2OS by deadline
• Girls submit collected funds to their TFPM.
• If customer orders online, order is automatically credited to the girl in M2OS
• Council will coordinate delivery to our military men and women
Launching Her Online Fall Product Business
$2
Beginning September 10, it’s time to set up the Nuts and Mags storefront and kickoff your online business.
1. Click the link on the email to register your account or click Login on the site and enter your information and set your password.
2. Enter your troop number and search for and select your Girl Scout’s name.
3. Answer questions about goals and Girl Scouting.
4. Create your personal avatar. (There are over 3 billion feature combinations to make your avatar with your likeness!)
5. Record a message and make your avatar “talk” to your customers; or create and upload your own personal video sales pitch.
6. Add your customers and send at least 20 emails to friends and family through M2. Girls who send at least 20 emails typically average about 15% higher sales.
7. Girls (or a parent) can share their storefront link on their individual social media account with their friends and family audience. Remember, links can only be shared on personal feeds, not in groups or community pages. Links should never be posted to online resale sites like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Buy & Sell groups, etc.
Meet the Fall Products
Nuts and Candy
• Customers can select from a large variety of premium chocolates, gourmet candies, nuts and snack mixes.
• Local customers can save on shipping by requesting that the Girl Scouts deliver the order to them directly. This means customers pay $0 in shipping, and the “Girl Delivered” product is picked up by the troop fall product manager who then distributes these items to Girl Scouts and their families.
• Customers who want their orders sooner or who are not local can opt to pay to ship their nut and candy order directly to their door. Because nut and candy items are prone to melting, shipping may default to overnight with ice.
Girl Delivered Products
Magazines
Shipped Items
Tervis Tumblers
Customers can enjoy browsing their favorite titles and selecting subscriptions of the most popular paper and digital magazine titles at drastic savings to be delivered directly.
Personalized Products
Customers can select tumblers and water bottles, ranging from top sellers to your favorite sports teams and more. All items will be shipped directly to customers.
Bark Box
Girl Scouts can share their passion for animals, generate troop funds, and give customers the option to purchase something fun for every member of the family, shipped directly to customers.
Candles
Customers can choose from a variety of personalized products including stationery, note pads and picture frames, all to be shipped directly.
Customers can select from a variation of fragrant candles. All items will be shipped directly to customers.
Fall Product Managers are KEY!
Fall Product Managers are responsible for:
• Communicating with parents/caregivers within the troop about the program.
• Ensure the troop has a registered and verified bank account with GSSJC. Enforcing guidelines and expectations of the program with Girl Scouts & parents/caregivers.
• Providing a valid shipping address to receive the troop’s rewards as well as nuts & candy orders for Girl Scout delivery.
• Distributing product for Girl Scout delivery, as well as Girl Scout rewards, promptly upon request.
Cumulative Rewards
To earn the personalized patch, girls will create their avatar, send 20+ emails and sell 40+ fall product items. Use Share My Link to promote storefront on social media.
To earn the crossover patch, girls will create their avatar, send 20+ emails by Nov. 8 and 250+ pkgs. of cookies. Use Share My Link to promote storefront on social media
Ready to Go? Checklist for Families
q Make sure your Girl Scout is registered for the 2026 Girl Scout membership year.
q Help your Girl Scout set up her online storefront.
q Help your Girl Scout create her avatar.
q Send 20 unique emails. Be sure you use 20 different email addresses.
q Share her site on social media while abiding by the social media guidelines.
q Share your Girl Scout’s order card and online storefront with friends and family.
q If your Girl Scout reaches a recognition level with a choice (see reward page), make sure that choice is selected and inform your Fall Product manager of that choice.
q Receive girl-delivered fall products from troop fall product manager.
q Deliver products to customers.
q Enter order card orders into the M2OS site by deadline.
q Enjoy your success!
If you have more questions, go to www.gssjc. org/fallproduct, or customerservice@sjgs.org. Good luck on your journey!
Girl Scout’s Project Aims to Improve Health of Veterans and Horses
Senior Girl Scout Aiyana Duron-Larson combined her love for horses and helping people to earn a Gold Award by raising awareness about equine therapy and building feeding stations for horses at a Bastrop County nonprofit that provides equine therapy to veterans. While executing her Gold Award project, Aiyana managed 30 volunteers and juggled several components, including researching, communicating with businesses, and designing pamphlets. She acknowledged it was stressful work, but the results made it more worthwhile.
“I’m an introvert, so it was hard at first. I learned I can be a leader,” Aiyana said. “I learned I'm capable of helping people, and I can make an impact on people’s lives.”
Aiyana began planning her project after the founder of The Knights of Grail asked if she could build feeding stations for the horses the nonprofit uses to help treat veterans and first responders with PTSD and depression. Many of the horses have fallen ill over the years due to eating from the ground, which can cause the animals to develop sand colic, parasitic infections, and bacterial diseases, resulting in the organization incurring thousands of dollars in treatment costs.
Aiyana, having never used a power tool or built a horse feeder, accepted the challenge as a confident and courageous Girl Scout would do. Inspired by her grandfather, a Vietnam War veteran, she decided to expand beyond the building project. In addition to the feeding stations, she created two pamphlets – one about the nonprofit's mission and the other about equine therapy. During her research, she learned that many veterans resist equine therapy due to cultural stigma or fear of weakness. “I believe it is important to get the help you need even if it might not be seen as traditional,” she said. That’s why she focused on educating people about equine therapy.
The first step of her project involved researching designs for feeding stations. Because some of the horses had suffered serious health issues, it was critical to move quickly in constructing the feeders. After settling on a design, Aiyana built three feeders, each measuring 8 feet by 8 feet, with assistance from her dad, friends, and 25 volunteers. Unsure about how to get people to volunteer, she decided to run a Facebook ad to recruit them. They helped to clear the land, set up the posts, and build the feeder frames.
As she learned how to use power tools, Aiyana also developed her leadership skills. She guided her volunteers through the building process, assigning each person a specific task to ensure the timely construction of all three feeders. Additionally, she reached out to several local businesses, which generously donated building materials, concrete, and labor.
Next, she researched equine therapy and spoke with representatives at the Knights of the Grail to produce content for her pamphlets. She and three volunteers designed the pamphlet. She also trained a team of nine volunteers to staff a booth at the Sherwood Forest Faire, where they shared information and distributed pamphlets. The volunteers worked at the booth for eight weekends.
In addition, Aiyana presented her project at a Girl Scout meeting, a GSSJC board meeting, and a video gaming convention in Dallas. To get feedback on her presentation, she created a survey and received many positive responses. The survey indicated that people found the information helpful and said they would share it with family and friends.
Aiyana said she is proud of her accomplishment because she did something meaningful for other people. The project solidified her career aspiration to pursue a degree in clinical or developmental psychology after high school. Her goal in life is to be “successful in helping and touching the hearts of as many people as possible.”
Silver Award Girl Scout Hosts Hygiene Kit
Party to Help the
Homeless
A trip to New York City gave Girl Scout Kaitlyn M. valuable insight into homelessness, motivating her to learn about the issue, then act. After returning to Texas, she organized a party where she and her friends assembled 300 hygiene kits, which she donated to a local homeless shelter. “I had to take a subway and saw a homeless man on a chair. He looked so hopeless, and the people walking by him appeared annoyed. I felt bad, and I wanted to do something when I got home,” Kaitlyn said.
She used $100 from her troop funds, along with her birthday and holiday money, to buy supplies for making kits. The kits included a towel, a comb, a toothbrush, and toothpaste. She then sent invitations to her friends for a party where she gave a slide presentation about the homeless population and their need for hygiene products. After the presentation, they assembled the hygiene bags that included towels her guests had collected as donations for the homeless.
Kaitlyn contacted the director at the Beacon, a Houston homeless shelter, to learn more about the homeless population and how the lack of access to showers and hygiene products impacts their lives. She discovered that the inability to maintain hygiene can affect their mental and physical well-being. “Most people do not understand that having the resources to keep clean is just as important as having a place to live," she said.
Her project involved speaking with shelter staff and reading articles about homelessness. Kaitlyn believes awareness is key to helping homeless individuals with their hygiene needs. Staying clean helps them feel confident and hopeful about their futures, and it makes them less susceptible to illness. She stressed the importance of donating hygiene items and encouraging others to get involved. She created a video of her presentation, which is available on YouTube. The video provides information on
Success to Significance
We are honored to welcome Diana Trujillo as the 2025 Success to Significance Keynote Speaker.
Contact Katie Gordon at kgordon@sjgs.org for sponsorship information. www.gssjc.org/s2s
Born and raised in Colombia, Diana came to the United States at just 17 years old with a bold dream— to one day work for NASA. While learning a new language and supporting herself financially, she pursued her education at Miami-Dade Community College and later the University of Maryland. Her determination and resilience led her to the prestigious NASA Academy at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Today, Diana serves as a Flight Director at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the first woman from a Spanish-speaking country to hold this role. Her groundbreaking work includes serving as mission lead for the Mars Curiosity rover and co-creating NASA’s first-ever Spanish-language broadcast for the Mars Perseverance landing—an initiative that inspired millions across the globe.
Following her keynote, Diana will be joined by a panel of Girl Scouts to discuss their own aspirations and experiences in STEM, offering a powerful conversation about curiosity, courage, and the limitless possibilities ahead.
Purchase your table/tickets today! Join us Tues., Oct. 14, 2025 Hilton Americas-Houston
Crowns of Confidence: Troop Empowers Girls of Color with Hair Care Gifts
The girls in Girl Scout Troop 147048 understand the challenges faced by those who struggle with self-confidence due to the texture of their natural hair. Every day, magazines and TV commercials celebrate women and girls with straight, silky hair, which can make those with curly, braided, or coiled hair feel less valued. The troop decided to celebrate girls of color by providing goodie bags filled with natural hair care products, allowing them to appreciate and take pride in their hair.
The troop includes Ava R., Carter P., Emma L., Kirsten T., Lincoln F., McKenna H., Samantha P., Taylor R., Trinity S., and Zara B. The girls came up with the idea for the goodie bags after attending a workshop in Pearland that focused on the book My Cool Crown. This book encourages girls to practice self-love.
The troop not only read the book but also met the author, Charlie Toy Jones, where they discussed Black hairstyles and the importance of accepting and loving their beautiful hair.
“It’s really important to feel confident about your hair,” said troopmate Ava. “You should be grateful for what God has given you.”
The troop’s three troop leaders helped the girls draft a letter to a natural hair care product company, explaining their project and why the company should donate products to support it. The company responded with sample packets of shampoo, conditioner, and other items.
The troop also consulted hair care experts about additional products to include in the bags. The girls then used their troop funds to buy bags and key chains with affirmations to inspire and uplift girls.
“We know true confidence starts from within, so we also included words of affirmation to remind girls that they are beautiful, strong, and enough just as they are,” Tiffani said. Phrases like “My hair is my crown,” “I am bold, I am confident, I am me,” and “I am perfect just the way I am” were included to encourage self-love and positivity. We wanted every girl to not only care for her hair but also believe in her beauty and strength.”
The troop assembled more than 70 bags. Each girl took several bags and handed them out to girls in the community. Troopmate Zara said the girls were thrilled to receive the goodie bags. One girl was so excited that she wanted to take a selfie with Zara.
The girls said they enjoyed working on the project, learning how to work as a team, and helping other girls. Troopmate Emma said she learned to push beyond her comfort zone to communicate with people she didn’t know as she gave out bags, giving her confidence an extra boost. “I felt good knowing that girls would have the products to give their hair the proper care it needs, and they would feel good about themselves,” Emma said.
Troop leader Tiffani Love said the troop showed leadership by recognizing the issue and designing a plan to help. “By doing this, they became role models, showing other girls that self-love and confidence matter. Our project wasn’t just about hair – it was about helping every girl feel empowered, proud, and ready to shine!”
Casa Mare Troop Kits Now Available!
Did you have fun exploring camp with the Treelake Troop Kits? We’re thrilled to announce that we now have kits available at Casa Mare! Be one of the first troops to explore our brand-new Casa Mare Troop Kits and earn a special patch just for checking them out!
The kits include some returning favorites such as Birdwatching, Astronomy, Healthcare, Bugs, Teambuilding, and more. Additionally, we offer unique Casa Mare options, including K’NEX Bridges, Knot Tying, Magnets, Identifying Minerals, Board Games, and much more! Don’t miss out on these exciting new kits!
Leadership Awards and More!
GSSJC is excited to share that this year, GSUSA has given our leadership awards program a fresh update–making improvements to the existing awards and even introducing a brand-new one!
As part of these changes, GSUSA is adopting a new approach to defining leadership experience. We’re focusing on how Girl Scouts can lead themselves, influence others, and make a difference in their communities. This includes awards for personal leadership, peer leadership, and community leadership.
Check out the chart at right to see which awards your girls can earn. For more details about the award requirements, visit the Volunteer Toolkit, explore the Online Community, or visit your local Girl Scout Shop.
*Important: GSUSA has announced that Journeys and the Journey Summit Awards will be retired on October 1, 2026. However, they will continue to be an integral part of Girl Scout programming throughout the 2025-2026 membership year.
Highest Awards Prerequisites: An Expanded Menu
GSUSA has expanded the options for Highest Awards prerequisites to a full menu of its newly updated Leadership Awards program. Girls at each level are invited to complete ONE leadership award from the menu below to count as their Highest Awards prerequisite.
Important: During the 2025-2026 membership year, girls can still choose to complete a Journey (and its corresponding Take Action Project) as their Highest Awards pre-equisite. Journeys will be formally retired on October 1, 2026; however, girls who have completed a Journey prior to that date can continue to use it as the prerequisite to their Highest Award.
For more information about the new Highest Awards prerequisites, please visit the Highest Awards Online Community.
Gold Award Girl Scouts
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. The award recognizes girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects. Since 1916, girls have successfully pursued the highest award, an act that indelibly marks them as accomplished members of their communities and the world.
Danica Burrell partnered with East Chambers Elementary to share available resources in literacy with parents and students. Danica presented the resources to help increase literacy in education. Additionally, her presentation included at least one volunteer who spoke Spanish to a broader audience. Danica and her team reached 67 people, including educators eager to learn of additional literacy resources.
Brianna Colvin discovered that adoption at the local animal shelter, where she volunteered, could be increased with training and improving the health of its dogs. With her team, she revamped their dog park, made dog training information available, and increased the positive press, increasing awareness in the community and attracting more volunteers to the shelter.
Rachel Comfort partnered with the Santa Maria Hostel to create a space for their youngest residents to learn and strengthen their emotional intelligence. She and her team worked to convert a room into a comfort corner and art alcove, which includes a cozy reading nook, sensory items, and soothing activities. They also created posters to help the children understand their emotions better and gave suggestions to assist with emotional regulation.
Sophia Cook planned her project to address the lack of funding and support for the Klein Forest High School orchestra due to district budget cuts and changes following COVID. Her team built new shelving and organized the orchestra’s storage room. With orchestra officers, she made a video to raise awareness of the importance of supporting the fine arts. The school will continue to show the video annually.
Aiyana Duron-Larson wanted to help veterans with their psychological well-being and chose to work with an equine therapy organization. She worked with 30 volunteers and six companies to create an educational brochure, build three off-the-ground horse feeding stations for a therapeutic horsemanship group, and design a specific brochure for the Knights of the Grail that will increase awareness of its efforts for military veterans and first responders.
Lillian Jeffrey created a sustainable, inexpensive water source for wildlife and farm animals on Agua Vida Ranch. She and her team built the watershed together at one ranch and shared the design with other ranches. Checking in with a game camera a month after installation, the watershed had attracted several types of wildlife, including foxes, hogs, axis and white-tailed deer, racoons, armadillos, skunks, rabbits, and ringtails.
Sarah Lack noticed a significant increase in concussions among her peers and decided to focus on educating teenagers and their parents on the causes, treatments, and prevention of concussions. She created a free website with this information along with the dangers and possible severity that can be caused by concussions. She marketed the website at her school by posting flyers with QR codes in various classrooms.
Hadley Moore wanted to give refugee and immigrant elementary aged children a safe place to practice English. She partnered with Prestige Learning Institute to hold an ESL Summer Camp for 96 children which included art projects and literacy activities. The lesson plans and videos will continue to be used by the institute and others online.
Juhi Pancholy took the initiative to educate her community on the correlation between menopause and heart disease. She worked to create educational presentations and informational brochures focused on raising awareness. She used the brochures during her presentation at a local library. She had the brochure translated into Spanish. The brochure will continue to be distributed by the Glazier Senior Education Center.
Clarissa Parker wanted to help young people develop healthier relationships with social media and understand its impact on mental health. She created a website with resources, videos, and quizzes. With her team, they hosted two workshops on how to build confidence and self-esteem on social media. She also partnered with “We are Pearls,” which will use all her resources in their workshops on mental health and online safety.
Caitlyn Porter chose to work with the Houston Mounted Patrol to improve the training and desensitization opportunities for officers and their horses. A modular training course was designed, built, and installed at the Mounted Patrol barn and an open house held for the public. An instruction manual on how to build and use the training course was created and is available to other mounted patrols across the country.
Aurora Poskey worked with The Haven, an organization for girls who have been human trafficked. After her research revealed the benefits of participating in outdoor activities while recovering from traumatic events, she and her team created three different spaces: the Outlet Garden, Sensory Garden, and Pollinator Garden, which The Haven will maintain.
Madeleine Schimmer noticed that younger students in her district lacked the opportunity to learn about STEM in agriculture. She designed two STEM activity kits, tested them, and demonstrated them at two county fairs. She held a workshop to train nine student leaders on using the kits to reach younger students. She hosted two STEM activity meetings for students. The Fort Bend County 4-H will store and manage the remaining kits.
Emily Thai found out the recycling rate in Houston was just 18% so she developed a project to raise awareness. With her volunteers, she led three workshops for elementary children on the importance of recycling, reusing and reducing. They also built a picnic table with benches out of upcycled wood which educated the community about how recycling is important and how it helps our environment.
Mariana Torres worked with the National Houston Cemetery on a beautification project that included planting and caring for flowers, then created a presentation outlining the needs of the cemetery as well as statistics surrounding cemeteries' lack of support. Her presentation was shared with groups who have the ability to rise to action and support the cemetery which will spread awareness and provide support to the cemetery.
Sarah Vanlandingham organized a week of activities and informational lessons for 40 young campers at her church's summer camp. They taught the campers safe knife and cooking skills, basic first aid, the importance of nutrition and hydration, how exercising regularly can be fun, and how to work together as a team. An online document was created for anyone who wants to start their own camp.
Community Service and Take Action Projects
Have you completed a community service or Take Action project this membership year? Share it with us here! You can share an individual, troop/group, Community, or Region project through this form. We want to hear all about how we as Girl Scouts are making the world a better place! Projects submitted through this form have the chance to be highlighted in future issues of The Golden Link.
Distinguish Yourself with the Girl Scout Highest Awards
The Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards are the most prestigious leadership awards you can earn as a Girl Scout. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award recipients have distinguished themselves as leaders and changemakers by creating a long-lasting impact in their community on any topic of their choice. How amazing is that?
Distinguish yourself with the Highest Awards by:
• Developing advanced leadership skills like communication skills, adaptability, responsibility, time management, and project management.
• Demonstrating self-motivation and commitment in an area that interests you.
• Stepping outside your comfort zone to work with adult experts in the community.
• Earning scholarships and having a standout college/career resume!
Eligibility Juniors--Complete in a troop or group.
Hours (PER GIRL)
Prerequisites
Complete one Junior Journey OR one award on the GSUSA Leadership Award menu.
Approval Process No project proposal required. Final report submitted/approved by troop leader.
Deadlines Final report due by Sept. 30 of the year the girl completes fifth grade (i.e., the fall of sixth grade).
Cadettes--Complete as an individual or in a group of up to four girls.
Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts-Complete as an individual.
Where to Start
Visit GSSJC’s Highest Awards Online Community and read the Bronze Award Project Guide.
Complete one Cadette Journey OR one award on the GSUSA Leadership Award menu.
Required project proposal and final report approval from the Silver Award Committee. Responses typically take two to three weeks.
Final report due by Sept. 30 of the year the girl completes eighth grade (i.e., the fall of ninth grade).Girls who have completed eighth grade must submit their project proposal no later than July 1.
Visit GSSJC’s Highest Awards Online Community and read the Adult Guide for Earning the Silver Award. Take Silver Award Training on Zoom/gsLearn.
Complete one Senior/Ambassador Journey OR one award on the GSUSA Leadership Award menu. Complete Gold Award Orientation and choose a Gold Award mentor.
Required project proposal and final report approval from the Gold Award Committee. Reviews typically occur every two weeks.
Final report due by Sept. 30 of the year the girl completes 12th grade (i.e., the fall after graduation).Girls who have completed 12th grade must submit their project proposal no later than July 1.
Visit GSSJC’s Highest Awards Online Community and read the Gold Award Project Guide. Access Gold Award Orientation and the corresponding quiz via links on the Highest Awards Online Community Gold Award page.
Please explore ALL the information provided about your Highest Award BEFORE reaching out to the corresponding Highest Award email. Most questions will be answered by reading the appropriate guides and forms, and by watching any relevant trainings.
Highest Awards FAQ
Scan the QR code to check out GSSJC’s Highest Awards Online Community ~ your one-stop resource for all things Highest Awards!
Keep in mind that processes are continually evolving for Highest Awards. Check back at the Highest Awards Online Community regularly to stay up-to-date!
Where can I learn more about the Highest Awards at GSSJC?
1. Each council has its own guidelines and procedures for the Highest Awards. To ensure you are getting the correct and most up-to-date information, visit GSSJC’s Highest Awards Online Community (QR code above). Be sure to read all information carefully, especially the individual project guides provided for each award level.
2. Search GSSJC’s Events page and gsLearn using the keywords Bronze, Silver, or Gold to find additional trainings for GSSJC Highest Awards, including Take Action Workshops, Silver Award Training, Gold Award Orientation, and more.
3. Once you have carefully reviewed all the information and documents provided on the Highest Awards Online Community and taken the related trainings, please reach out with any additional questions to the appropriate Highest Awards email.
What are the deadlines for the Highest Awards?
The only deadlines for Highest Awards apply to girls who have completed the final grade of their Girl Scout level. For example, Juniors have until Sept. 30 of the year that they complete fifth grade (in other words, the fall of their sixth-grade year) to submit their Bronze Award Final Report. Considering this, please see the previous page for all applicable deadlines by award.
Do I have to participate in Product Sales to earn a Highest Award?
No. Any Girl Scout of the appropriate level is eligible to earn a Highest Award. The only time a girl must have participated in Product Sales is if she would like to explore additional funding options beyond self-funding (receiving funds/supplies from her troop, family, or friends) to fund her project. These additional funding options include additional money-earning activities, soliciting for donations, or monetary donations (monetary donations apply to Gold Award candidates only). Please note that most projects do not require additional funding options and many extraordinary Highest Awards projects have been completed without the need for any funding at all.
Can girls with special needs earn the Highest Awards?
Yes, absolutely! All girls, including those with special needs, are encouraged to complete the Highest Awards at the level they are at. Please reach out to the appropriate Highest Awards email with any questions about how to support a girl with special needs in earning her Highest Awards.
What do I do if I want to complete a Highest Awards project on a GSSJC property?
First consider whether GSSJC property is the absolute best place to do your project. There are often many other worthy organizations and locations where your project might be most appropriate. We highly encourage you to use this opportunity to step outside your comfort zone. If you believe a GSSJC property is the best place for your project, please submit an F-208 Request to Conduct a Project on GSSJC Property form propertyprojects@sjgs.org.
How do I get signed up to take Gold Award Orientation and find a Gold Award mentor?
First search for “Gold Award Orientation” on GSSJC’s Events page. All options, including an online self-paced Gold Award Orientation and upcoming live virtual/in person opportunities, will be listed. Sign up for and complete Gold Award Orientation in your preferred format. No matter the format you take Gold Award Orientation in, you must complete the corresponding quiz to receive your confirmation email.
After you have completed Gold Award Orientation, you will receive access to the Gold Award Mentor Lookbook. Read through the bios of GSSJC’s Gold Award mentors and contact the one you would like to work with. Please note girls may not reach out to a Gold Award mentor without completing Gold Award Orientation. Girls are required to submit their confirmation email to their chosen Gold Award mentor at the time of contact.
Celebrating Outstanding Volunteers!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated individuals, families, and community partners who make Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council shine. Through our adult recognition program, GSSJC honors exceptional service and commitment with a variety of national and council-level awards–including pins, plaques, and certificates. These honors recognize those who go above and beyond in their roles, making a lasting impact on our movement and the girls we serve.
Lifetime Achievement Award
For continued high level service over an extended period of years by a Thanks Badge II recipient.
Lynda Starbuck
Lynda Starbuck has always been the one to make things happen for girls. From organizing events and campouts to leading badge workshops, product sales, and even forming new troops, her dedication shines through every effort. Lynda’s journey with the Council began on the Membership Development Conference committee, and she’s since played key roles in launching the Transition Troop program, Product Sales Operations Team, Promise Project, and the Council Recognition Committee. A passionate advocate for older girls, Lynda actively supports Region 4 programs and ensures girls have a voice in the product sales reward process by bringing voting options to community events and camps. She continues to uplift the Wildflowers Community through the Community Service Team, championing council recognitions and troop volunteer support, and expanding girl opportunities through day and twilight camps each summer.
President’s Award
Recognizes the community that meets all ten criteria points within a geographic area or program delivery team in moving toward achievement of council goals during a membership year.
Colony Creek
Thanks Badge II
For the candidate who has already received the Thanks Badge and has continued to perform at the same high level for an extended period, increased their sphere of influence or used their skills to move into another field of endeavor benefiting the council or entire Girl Scout Movement.
Family Award
For adult family members who have contributed above and beyond the expectations of the positions they hold.
Thanks Badge
For outstanding service that benefits the total council or entire Girl Scout Movement beyond expectations for the position.
C. Susan Howes Terry Kelley
Margaret Lincoln Kathryn “Kathy” Sanders
Donna Sisak
Honor Pin
For outstanding service in two or more geographic areas or program delivery audiences that furthers the council’s goals beyond expectations for the position.
Magna Cayll Brian Gedelian
Novella McGinnis Tamara Swinbank
Janis Rizzo
Appreciation Pin
For outstanding service to a geographic area or program delivery audience in a way that furthers the council’s goals beyond expectations for the position.
Melanie Becwar Sarah Fornea
Hodge Eagleson Yvonne Gibbs
Gijuan Green Monica Guistwite
Erin Jones Alyssia Makarewicz
Jennifer “Jen” McLain Gisselle Munoz
Nicole Porter LaTosha Rhone
Lani Simonton Yvonne Way
Brenda Williams
Volunteer of Excellence
For outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the GSLE through use of National Program Portfolio or service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members beyond the expectations for the position.
Stephanie Bazile Joy Caka
Arron Gress Candice “Candy” Inman
Katje McCabe Hillary Mihle
Jeenal Nihalani
Thankyoutoall our amazingvolunteers!
Alice Bohlae
The Lovelady Family – Janet, Jeff, Tanya and Alek
Girl and Troop Activities
Love Your Skin BJ Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 8 Page 28
Girl Scout Leadership Institute SA Sept 13 Page 25
Red Era Spark (Agnes Arnold’s Version)
Sept 13
Taste of Small Watercraft DBJCSA Sept 13, Oct 11, Oct 25
Adventure Park Night Climbs CSA Sept 20, Oct 25, Nov 8 Page 24
Paddle and Play Carousel JCSA Sept 19-21
Heart Map DBJCSA Sept 27
Daisy Eco Learner Workshop D Sept 27
Tree Planting and more! DBJCSA Oct 4
23 Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Oct 11
23 Girl + 1: Healthy Living
Oct 25 or March 21
Adventure Club- Ghost Tour
How Do I Register For An Event?
1. Visit www.gssjc.org and click on MyGS. Log in using your Girl Scout credentials. Select My Events on left. Click Register for Another Event at the top.
2. Search for events by keyword using the search tool. You can also filter by location, event type and dates. We recommend expanding search to 90 mile radius if using zip code.
3. Once event is selected, choose the appropriate number of girls and adults and click Add Event.
4. Select the registrants and check the box for credit card payment. Follow the prompts to complete checkout.
5. Time to get ready for adventure!
Tip: If you are a troop leader registering your group, be sure to toggle over to the Troop radio button FIRST when choosing registrants. This will guarantee you continue to see your troop drop-down list when registering a group R ?
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General Activities
Juliette Low Tea Party
A touch of history in your teacup. The girls will learn how to brew the perfect cup of tea, table manners, tea sandwich tips and a favorite of Juliette Low’s, fan etiquette. You may wear your favorite tea party dress or hat and join this unforgettable afternoon hosted by the Council History Committee Program team in partnership with the Kappa Delta Sorority. A fun patch and special token are included. This is a girl only event.
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Date Who
Sat., Sept. 13 ⓓ ⓑ
Sat., Sept. 20 ⓓ ⓑ
Sun., Nov. 2 ⓙ 1 – 3 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 8 ⓓ ⓑ
Cost: $20
Contact: Shannon Rodriguez at customerservice@sjgs.org
Save the Date! Daisy Plush Pal Picnic
Get ready for an amazing adventure at the Plush Pal Picnic! Bring your favorite Teddy Bear or Plush Pal (12 inches or shorter) and join us for an unforgettable day of fun. You'll create a special carrier for your buddy, enjoy a fantastic picnic, play outdoor games, learn awesome Girl Scout songs, and even make a s'more! It's going to be a memorable day of friendship and fun at Camp Pryor–you won't want to miss it! Registration opens Oct. 1 at 10 a.m.
Who: ⓓ
Where: Camp Pryor
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $22/girl, $10/adult
Bring: Lunch and a blanket for their picnic.
Brownie Magic
Have you ever been to a Girl Scout Camp? If not, we have a magical experience you won't want to miss. Does learning new songs, dances, and games sound fun? How about exploring the great outdoors and creating new experiences while meeting new friends? How about all these things… but make it unicorns!? Well then, bring your leaders and your troop and join us for Brownie Magic! Registration opens Sept. 1 at 9 a.m.
Who: ⓑ and adult chaperones to ratio
Where/When: Camp Robinwood, Willis – Nov. 15
Casa Mare, Seabrook – Nov. 22
Camp Pryor, Nada– Dec. 6
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $20/girl and $12/adult
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Daisy Day “New Friends, New Adventures”
This event is a terrific opportunity for our registered Daises to make friends, explore a Girl Scout camp, and discover what Girl Scout traditions are all about! This day, hosted by the Council History Committee, will include exciting outdoor activities, crafts, games, a tour of Misty Meadows Ranch, and more! It has even been rumored that Juliette Low herself will join the Daises for the event. A Daisy Day fun patch and gift will be included for all registered girls. Troops must follow the girl/adult ratio. No tagalongs.
Who: ⓓ
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Saturday, Nov. 1; 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $22/girl; $10/adult
Bring: Sack lunch and drink for lunch.
Contact: Shannon Rodriguez at customerservice@sjgs.org
Tree Planting at Camp Agnes
Arnold with Texas A&M Forestry
Earn your Girl Scout Tree Promise Patch at Camp Agnes Arnold! Girl Scouts will get to plant trees, participate in activities from the Texas A&M Forestry Project Learning Tree and Texas Parks and Wildlife Angler Education Program, and maybe even fish in the lake! Girl Scouts will also learn about birdwatching in preparation for World Migratory Bird Day! Includes Girl Scout Tree Promise Patch and birds fun patch.
Join GSSJC for a fun-filled celebration of the histories and cultures of all people in the U.S. whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America! Explore dance, music, and art activities inspired by the contributions of Hispanic Americans, past and present. Attendees will receive an event fun patch and a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration "¡Yo soy una Girl Scout!" Fun patch. This is a "bring a friend" event, providing a fantastic opportunity to introduce friends to the wonderful world of Girl Scouting. Older Girls (Cadettes and up) are invited to volunteer and receive council volunteer hours.
Contact: Shannon Rodriguez at customerservice@sjgs.org
When I Grow Up: Adult for a Day
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? What type of house you'd like to live in? Where would you like to live or where'd you take a vacation? Join us for an interactive program where you get to be an adult for the day and choose what kind of life you've always wanted to have! Girls will earn a Career STEM Badge, Finance badge, and fun patch at this event.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ
Where: Program Place, Houston
When: Dec. 13; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: Jasmine Green at registration@sjgs.org
Save the Date! Junior Jamboree
Calling all Juniors! Prepare for an epic adventure at Camp Pryor with our Junior Jamboree! This is no ordinary camp day - we've got thrilling games, classic field day fun like the three-legged race and egg toss, plus awesome camp activities like canoeing, archery, obstacle courses, climbing, kites, and more! And that's not all - you'll even get lunch and an event patch to remember the day. Don't miss out on this action-packed event!
Who: ⓙ
Where: Camp Pryor
When: Saturday, Jan. 31; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $30/girl, $15/adult
Registration Opens: Oct. 1, 10 a.m.
Contact: Shannon Rodriguez at customerservice@sjgs.org
Adventure Park Night Climb Dates
Join us as the sun goes down at the Adventure Park for our Glow in the Dark Night Climb! Your girls will be decked out in glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets and will get to climb and zipline all by the light of the moon. Girls that participate in the Night Climb will earn a patch!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Camp Agnes Arnold
When: Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 8; 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Money Time for Younger Girls with Capital One
Is your troop planning on selling Fall Product this year, but you need help learning how to spend and save wisely? Spend the day teaming up with financial experts to learn how to identify the difference between wants and needs so you can make the most of Fall Product Season. We will explore how money is necessary to fulfill some basic needs and how a small amount can increase exponentially.
Who: ⓓ ⓑ ⓙ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Aug. 23; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $15
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Paddle and Play Carousel
Camp with your Girl Scout troop at this fun-filled weekends! Program is provided; you just prepare your girls for the camping experience and bring your own meals and camping supplies. Carousel is a perfect introduction to camping for your troop’s first time or just a great time for experienced campers. Come make a splash! Join us for a day of swimming, paddling, and endless fun hosted by the Small Watercraft SIG. Girls will swim paddle and play in a variety of water-based activities. The fee covers the cost of camp, program materials, and event patch.
Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ Adults
Where: Camp Robinwood
When: Sept. 19 – 21
Cost: $35/adult; $25/girl
Contact: Natalie Jares at customerservice@sjgs.org
Red Era Spark–Girl Scout Version
Not a lot going on at the moment? Go out and have fun with a full day of camp experiences. This is a perfect night to wear Red, dress up like hipsters, and remember it all too well. Meals will be included, and red-themed activities will be pre-planned.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ
Where: Camp Agnes Arnold
When: Sept. 13; 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: $45/girl; $30/adult
Bring: Friendship bracelets to trade, 16-ounce recycled jar with lid.
Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: Adult volunteers are needed to facilitate program areas. Event volunteers attend at no cost. A camp reservation is required for troops who wish to stay overnight at an additional fee and is not included in this event. There are units being held this weekend for troops attending this event.
Girl + 1: Healthy Living
Get ready for a wellness program designed just for you and the adults in your life, presented by GSSJC and the Women's Fund! This engaging half-day program will offer participants agespecific information and activities focused on mental wellness and healthy habits. You'll have the opportunity to explore, reflect on, and deepen your understanding of mental and physical wellness while developing skills to overcome challenges in a supportive environment. Topics include Supporting Your Tween (for adults) and Maintaining Healthy Relationships (for Juniors and Cadettes.) Breakfast, lunch, and a fun patch are included with registration. Seniors and Ambassadors are welcome to volunteer and can earn council volunteer hours.
Who: ⓙ ⓒ adults
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Oct. 25 or March 21; 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/person
Contact: Shannon Rodriguez at customerservice@sjgs.org
A Very Harry Halloween: Year 7
Voldemort is on the rise and the time has come to choose between what is right and what is easy. Join Region 1 at Camp Whispering Pines for the final showdown between good and evil and fight for the future of the magical and muggle communities alike! Girls will earn the Archery, Adventure Camper, and Survival Camper badges respectively.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ Adults
Where: Camp Whispering Pines
When: Oct. 24, 7 p.m. – Oct. 26, 10 a.m.
Cost: $65/girl, $35/adult
Contact: Kat Alexander at registration@sjgs.org
A Very Harry Holiday: Year 7
Voldemort is on the rise and the time has come to choose between what is right and what is easy. Join Region 1 at Camp Whispering Pines for the final showdown between good and evil and fight for the future of the magical and muggle communities alike! Girls will earn the Archery, Adventure Camper, and Survival Camper badges respectively.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ Adults
Where: Camp Whispering Pines
When: Nov. 14, 7 p.m. – Nov. 16, 10 a.m.
Cost: $65/girl, $35/adult
Contact: Kat Alexander at registration@sjgs.org
Global & Civic Leadership Girl Planning Board
Are you passionate about advocacy and civic leadership? Do you want to team up with other awesome girls to plan and organize fun events and activities focused on democracy, civic engagement, and global leadership? We're putting together a new Global and Civic Leadership Girl Planning Board, and we’d love for you to join us! Scan the QR code to register your interest! We will contact you with more information soon!
Adventure Club - Ghost Tour
Get ready for the spooky season. Take a ghost tour guided by a Galveston ghost expert. We’ll spend over an hour immersed in the ghostly history of the Galveston Strand. Council staff member Rebecca Ball and a volunteer partner will join Seniors and Ambassadors.
Who: ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Galveston Strand
When: Oct. 17, 6 – 7:45 p.m.
Cost: $35
Bring: Flashlight, water bottle, comfy shoes
Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: Adults, this is a drop-off experience. Please, enjoy the Galveston area while your Senior or Ambassador is touring.
Girl Scout Leadership Institute
Join professionals from around Houston for an all-day, hands-on professional skills development day. Try your hand at networking, public speaking, resume writing, building a professional wardrobe, and more! Go home with your very own professionalism inspiration board and lots of new skills to try out in your budding professional life. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Who: ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Girl Scout Center, Houston
When: Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $35
Contact: Alix Reilman at customerservice@sjgs.org
Senior/Ambassador Weekend 2026
Save the Date! February 6-8 at Casa Mare.
We are looking for Seniors and Ambassadors to join our girl planning board to make this event better than ever! Look for the girl planning board application on the events page online. Adult volunteers are needed too! We are looking for volunteers to lead activities, serve as dorm moms, and help with overall event logistics. Contact Natalie Jares at customerservice@sjgs.org with interest or questions.
Cadettes Counting Cash with Capital One
Are you planning on selling Fall Product this year, but you need help learning how to spend and save wisely? Spend the day teaming up with financial experts to learn how to identify the difference between wants and needs so you can make the most of selling. We will explore how money is necessary to fulfill some basic needs and how a small amount can increase exponentially.
Who: ⓒ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Oct. 18; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $15
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Carousel Host Troops Needed!
Calling all Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops and groups! Are you interested in earning leadership and service hours while raising funds for your troop by planning an AWESOME event for younger girls? Carousel weekends are an introductory camp weekend experience for many troops held at Camp Pryor, Camp Robinwood, or Camp Whispering Pines. Each Carousel Weekend has a unique theme planned and executed by the host troop. Past themes have included Career Barbie, Camp Carnival, Holiday Candyland, Princesses Around the World, Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka, Haunted Forest, Fall Harvest, Scooby Doo Mystery Camp, and more! Please contact Natalie Jares at customerservice@sjgs.org with questions.
Spend a fun-filled afternoon bowling with Region 4’s new and current Girl Scout friends. Several activities to learn s’more about GSSJC will be completed before and during the event.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Copperfield Bowl
When: Aug. 24; 2 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $20/person
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Adventure Park Day Climbs
Looking for an unforgettable adventure that will bring your team closer together? Join us at Adventure Park! Conquer floating tires, ride a horse through the sky, or even climb a rope wall from one level to the next. Each girl will be fitted with a harness and helmet for optimum safety and join our trained facilitators on the course where they will participate in team building and overcome any fears of heights. At the end of the climb, the girls may get to ride our zip line to the end! Every girl will earn an Adventure Park patch for participating.
Join the Small Watercraft SIG for exciting adventures in canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)!
This Special Interest Group is designed for Cadette Girl Scouts and above who are eager to explore the world of small watercraft paddling. Whether you're a beginner or looking to build on your skills, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Learn essential paddling techniques across different types of watercraft
• Explore local waterways and enjoy lake camping adventures
• Discover the rich history of small watercraft
• Gain navigation and water safety skills
• Deepen your understanding of conservation and connect with nature
The Small Watercraft SIG meets once a month, with each session focused on building skills toward GSSJC paddling level achievements, tailored by age group. Must be a member of the Small Watercraft SIG to participate.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Camp Pryor, Nada
When: Aug. 22 – 24, Sept. 26 – 28, Oct. 10 – 12
Cost: $50
Contact: Morgan Burns at customerservice@sjgs.org
Swimming Activities
Cool off with a splash! Whether kicking off a campout or wrapping up the adventure, pool time is always a hit. To ensure a safe and fun experience, girls will take a brief swim test to determine where they can swim comfortably. Troop leaders will team up with our lifeguards as watchers during swim time to keep an eye on the action.
Who: All Levels
Where: Camp Robinwood, near Willis
When: Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 18
Cost: $10
Contact: Morgan Burns at customerservice@sjgs.org
Taste of Small Watercraft
Find the waterfront activity that best fits your troop's paddling journey! All watercraft are available at this event! Safety Reminder: For all waterfront activities, participants should wear clothing and shoes that can get wet. Life jackets are provided or bring your own—must be U.S. Coast Guard-approved.
Where: Camp Robinwood, near Willis
When: Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Oct. 25
Cost: $12
Contact: Morgan Burns at customerservice@sjgs.org
Corcl
Perfect for first-time paddlers!
Who: All Levels
Canoe
Strengthen teamwork while gliding across the lakefront! Daisies must have an adult buddy to participate.
Who: All Levels
Kayak
Ready to level up? Kayaking builds core skills for Girl Scouts who’ve mastered Corcls or canoeing.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Stand-Up Paddleboard
Take balance and coordination to the next level!
SUP challenges girls who have conquered canoeing or kayaking, offering a thrilling way to explore the water.
Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Older Girl Afternoon Tea Party
Join the Council History Program Committee for afternoon tea. Experience this English tradition from the 1800’s with a modern twist. Attend in your favorite tea party attire and enjoy hot tea, scones, tea sandwiches, and of course, tearoom etiquette. Enjoy a little sip of England right at our Program Place for Girls.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Sunday, Jan. 4; 1 – 3 p.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: Shannon Rodriguez at customerservice@sjgs.org
Cookie University for Older Girls
Calling all Juniors and Cadettes! It’s time to get excited about cookies! Use your entrepreneurial skills to set yourself up for success during the upcoming cookie season. Attend this in person event where girls will get to put their cookie selling skills to the test while completing all the steps to earn the newly released Cookie Business badges.
Who: ⓙ ⓒ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Jan. 17; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $18
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Cookie College for Younger Girls
Daisies and Brownies, it’s time to get excited about cookies! Use your entrepreneurial skills to set yourself up for success during the upcoming cookie season. Attend this in person event where girls will get to put their cookie selling skills to the test while completing all the steps to earn the newly released Cookie Business Badges.
Inspired by a Gold Award Girl Scout Ellie Stevens, girls will take steps to earn their Self-defense patches and learn basic in the art of Jiu Jitsu. By completing this patch, girls will feel confident in their self-defense skills and be educated on protecting themselves in case of an attack. Grace Barria-River Oaks will instruct this class.
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Adventure Club - Adventure Park Aide Training
Get ready to challenge yourself and grow your teamwork skills. This experience offers the opportunity to climb for fun and then train to become an Adventure Park aide. This hands-on ropes course aide training is specifically geared toward Seniors and Ambassadors who want to become a ropes course facilitator, boost their outdoor teamwork skills, and just push limits in a safe supportive environment.
Who: ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Camp Agnes Arnold, Adventure Park, Conroe
When: Nov. 1; 9 a.m. – noon
Cost: $50
Bring: Water bottle, bandana
Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org
Balance Life Budget Course with Smart Financial
Join Smart Financial Center and earn two Financial Literacy and Wellness badges in a budget simulation program where girls work with professionals and live out an adult life! Participants will need to navigate adulthood by making choices on housing, transportation, food, clothing, etc., without busting their budget. There is a financial fragility in America, but we are hopeful that change can start by addressing personal finance in the classroom–in a fun and interactive way. Together, we can empower our girls to become financially healthy adults.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Sept. 20; 9:30 a.m. – noon
Cost: $15
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Outdoor Adventure Club
The Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) offers exclusive experiences for Seniors and Ambassadors only! No adults, leaders, parents, grandmas, aunts, or counselors allowed. Let’s make new connections, memories, and skills while taking advantage of the outdoors.
Who: ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Locations vary on event
Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: This club does not require a SIG membership
Green Starlettes Dance Team Registration 2025-2026
If you love to dance, then the Green Starlettes is for you! No previous dance experience is required and there are no try-outs to join the team. Any girl in fourth through 12 grades can register now! The purpose of the Green Starlettes is for girls to build confidence through a fun and exciting dance experience. GSDT gives girls the opportunity to participate in a non-competitive, team atmosphere. Teams meet once a week to practice routines and prepare for upcoming parades, shows, and appearances. We have multiple divisions to choose from, so find one near you!
Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
When: Registration opens now and run through Oct. 1
Cost: $40
Contact: GreenStarlettes@sjgs.org
Younger Girl First Aid Badge
Do you know what the first steps are in an emergency? Would you like to learn how to build a first aid kit and call for help? Join us with Rice EMS to earn your first aid badge and discover what it takes to be an assistant first responder.
PLEASE NOTE that this is not a First Aid Certification Course. Badges will be mailed after the course.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ
Where: Rice University, Houston
When: Sept. 13; 10:30 a.m. – noon
Cost: $22
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Older Girl First Aid/CPR with Rice University EMS
Do you know what the first steps are in an emergency? Join us with Rice EMS to earn your first aid and CPR certification and discover what it takes to be a first responder. This is also a good first step to getting certified as a babysitter. PLEASE NOTE that this is a First Aid Certification Course. Certifications will be sent by email after the event.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Rice University, Houston
When: Sept. 20; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $22
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Soar into the World of Aviation at Stephen F. Austin State University!
Take flight with Region 1 at SFA's Discover Aviation Day! Earn your Discover Aviation Patch while exploring the principles of flight, testing your skills on a real flight simulator, practicing aviation radio calls, and meeting one of our Flying Jacks student pilots. You’ll visit a local airport, check out state-ofthe-art training aircraft, and even build your own glider. Plus, experience a planetarium show and take a tour of the SFA campus. Girls will also receive the Camp Whispering Pines patch for the new Great Camp Quest Patch set! Whether you're curious about careers in aviation or just want to try something new, this event is your runway to fun!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults
Where: Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches Regional Airport, and Camp Whispering Pines
When: September 26 – 28
Cost: $60/girl, $45/adult
Contact: Kat Alexander at customerservice@sjgs.org
Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification
Are you interested in First Aid/AED/CPR training comprises both online study and in-person skills demonstration. This certifies for infant through adult. Participants must complete both parts to receive their certification. Online training details will be emailed to participants the week after registration closes. You must complete the online portion, approximately 2-4 hours of training prior to attending the in-person skills demonstration. There are videos to complete and an online manual. Note: Print your certification of completion for the online portion and bring it with you to the in-person training.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Aug. 23; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Oct. 18 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $55
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Red Cross Babysitting Course
This training covers everything from the business of babysitting (advertising, interviewing, charging, budgeting), to proper activities while on the job (developmental stages for kids of all ages, activities to do with the kids, etc). It also covers how to handle behavioral problems and what to do in an emergency. This is not a first aid/CPR/AED course though some basic information on what to do will be included.
Who: ⓒ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Sept. 20 or Nov. 1; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $55
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Spooky Season Spark
Mark your calendars for a Spooky Spark event at Camp Pryor, including a pumpkin decorating contest, archery, and more!
Who: ⓑ ⓙ adults
When: Oct. 25; 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Camp Pryor
Cost: $30/adult; $45/girl
Contact Natalie Jares at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: A camp reservation is required for troops who wish to stay overnight at an additional fee and is not included in this event. There are units being held this weekend for troops attending this event.
Love Your Skin
Take care of the skin you’re in! Join medical students from the Baylor College of Medicine at the Program Place for a fun workshop to learn all about caring for yourself. Each session will feature a different topic; register for as many as you like!
Become an entrepreneur by making something, testing it out, and improving your idea to make it the best it can be! Girls will have to come up with an idea for something that solves a problem, receive feedback on it, and pitch it to others – all things that entrepreneurs do! Badges will be given at the end of this workshop
Who: ⓑ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Sept. 20; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Junior Business Jumpstart Workshop
Explore what it would feel like to start your own business to solve a problem! Learn how to bring a business concept to reality. During this course, Girl Scouts learn how to create a prototype, revise a concept, and then pitch the idea. Badges will be given at the end of this workshop
Who: ⓙ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Oct. 18; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Democracy in Action: Cadettes
Step into the world of leadership! In this hands-on workshop, Cadettes will explore how local will explore how local, state, and federal governments work–and why their voice matters. From mock city council meetings to understanding how a bill becomes a law, students will dive into interactive activities that show how real decisions get made. Whether you're passionate about your neighborhood, the environment, or your school–this is where you learn how to create change. Bonus: Learn how you can raise voter turnout and be a youth changemaker in your community! Earn your democracy badges at this event.
Who: ⓒ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Oct. 4; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Youth + Mentors: Power in Partnership
Are you planning on getting started with your Highest Awards projects? Pair up with community mentors who’ve been there, done that–and are ready to help you build your leadership skills. In this civic engagement and mentoring mashup, students will get support and insight from local leaders while exploring policy, advocacy, and how to build lasting community impact. Earn a civic leadership badge at this event. Activities include fireside chats with guest mentors, mock legislative visits, leadership mapping, and guided reflections. Why it matters: leadership is stronger when it’s shared—and your voice is needed at the table.
Who: ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston
When: Nov. 1; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Holocaust Museum Houston Activities
Spend a few hours with Region 4 and Holocaust Museum Houston and earn a badge. After the event, stay and tour the Holocaust Museum.
Where: Holocaust Museum Houston
Cost: $12
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Cadettes
Science of Happiness Badge
When: Oct. 18; 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Democracy Badge
When: Oct. 4; 1 – 3 p.m.
Finding Common Ground Badge
When: Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Seniors
Democracy Badge
When: Oct. 25; 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Social Innovator Badge
When: Oct. 25; 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Ambassadors
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Public Policy Badge
When: Aug. 23; 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Democracy Badge
When: Aug. 23; 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
GSSJC Community Service Committee!
Are you interested in making the world a better place? Would you like to help plan council service projects, set up partnerships with local agencies, and coordinate service events? Are you ready to share your passion for community service and your vision with other girls? Then we need YOU! Join the GSSJC Community Service Committee, and let your voice be heard!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Zoom
When: August 24; 3 – 4:30 p.m. (initial meeting) Monthly Meetings: Second Sunday of every month (September 2025 through July 2026) Register: https://tinyurl.com/GSSJC-Service
Girl Scout Day at Moody Gardens
Join us for an amazing day enjoying admission into the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramid, Discovery Museum, 3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater, and the Audience Recognition Theater. Explore the oceans' depths, teeming with creatures from tuxedo-clad penguins to seals, stingrays, sharks and more! Get up-close with endangered plants and animals ranging from Giant Amazon River Otters to Saki Monkeys, sloths and an array of birds! Immerse yourself with giant-screens, state-ofthe-art surround sound and the largest theater screens in Texas
Who: All Levels and Families
Where: Moody Gardens, Galveston
When: Jan. 10
Cost: $55/person; $10 optional meal voucher
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: Participants may add a meal voucher for $10, bring a picnic lunch, or purchase food onsite.
Girl Scout Day at the Kemah Boardwalk
Join us at the Kemah Boardwalk for a fabulous day at the amusement park! Enjoy unlimited rides on the amusement rides including roller coasters, ferris wheels, swings, carousels, and more! Participants may choose to add the Stingray Reef experience, where you can touch and feed live stingrays, for an additional $6 per person.
Who: All Levels and Families
Where: Kemah Boardwalk
When: Oct. 18
Cost: $24/person, plus $6 optional stingray experience
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: Some rides have height or other requirements. See the full list of rides and regulations at www.kemahboardwalk. com/all-rides. This package does not include the Iron Eagle or Boardwalk Beast, but tickets for those attractions may be purchased on site.
Girl Scouts Love Ice Skating!
Join your sister Girl Scouts at Ice at the Galleria for a day filled with ice skating at this beautiful year-round indoor ice rink located at the Houston Galleria in the Center Food Court. While skating if you look up you can see the fabulous views of the Galleria’s multilevels above and the beautiful outside as you skate underneath the glass dome. The special Girl Scout rate includes skate rental and all-day “in and out” privileges, so feel free to skate for a while, grab some lunch or do some early holiday shopping, then return for more time on the ice!
Who: All Levels and Families
Where: Ice at the Galleria, Houston When: Oct. 25; noon – 9 p.m. (Come and go all day as you like.)
Cost: $15/ person
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: Purchase tickets at the ice rink anytime that day, and identify that you are with GSSJC. Girl Scouts must wear their uniform, sash or vest, pins, or a GS shirt, to receive the discounted rate. Family members are also welcome to attend – check in with your Girl Scout to receive the discount. Guests may attend as a troop or with their family.
Girl Scout Day at Disney on Ice –Mickey’s Search Party
Enjoy an immersive adventure that combines the magic of Disney’s biggest stars with world-class ice skating, stunts, special effects and high-flying acrobatics. Join Mickey Mouse and his friends as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map and collect clues to rescue Tinker Bell. The journey whisks audience members to several of Disney’s most memorable places, like the Frozen kingdom of Arendelle and the Marigold Bridge from Coco, and includes appearances from beloved characters from Moana, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story and more!
Who: All Levels and Families
Where: NRG Arena, Houston
When: Sunday, Nov. 16; 1 p.m.
Cost: $35 – $50
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Girl Scout Day at Typhoon Texas!
Join your sister Girl Scouts at Typhoon Texas water park for a day filled with water slides, splash pools, and fun! Dive into excitement with nine thrilling attractions, including a lazy river and Typhoon Jr. The special rate can be used for Girl Scouts, Friends, and Family members. To purchase tickets, visit the website below and click “Buy Now.” On the Promo Code tab, enter “SJGS2025.”
Who: All Levels and Families
Where: Typhoon Texas, Katy
When: Sept. 20; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Come and go all day as you like.)
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
College 101: Girl Scout Women in Medicine Day at SHSU
Join us for an inspiring day at SHSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine, where Seniors will complete all the steps to earn their Women’s Health badge and Ambassadors will receive and exclusive Women in Medicine Patch. Girls will explore how women’s health is studied, supported, and treated–through hands-on activities led by student physicians. Participants will learn how body systems work together for overall health, talk with medical students about women's health careers, discuss healthy living and decision-making, tour the medical college and get a glimpse into life as a physician, and learn how to be a health advocate for themselves and others. Each group will have a student physician guide throughout the event, offering insights and answering questions along the way!
Who: ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Sam Houston State University, Conroe Campus
When: Oct. 18; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bring: Sack Lunch
Cost: $25/girl (includes patch and T-shirt); $10/adult (includes patch only)
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Doll Making Workshop
Learn the art of dollmaking with the Texas-based Material Girls Cloth Doll Making Club! Start with a simple pattern, and add your own embellishments to create a unique custom cloth doll. Let your artistry shine as you learn to create the doll’s face, hair, and outfit. Optional - bring a piece of fabric or trim to incorporate into your doll. This class will use simple hand-sewing skills. Some experience sewing is helpful, but not required.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ Adults
Where: Program Place
When: Oct. 4; 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $5
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Ellen Trout Zoo
Join us with your Girl Scout Friends and Families to visit the Ellen Trout Zoo, home to approximately 700 animals. See a wide variety of animals, including De Brazza's monkeys, jaguars, Jamaican fruit bats, Galapagos tortoises, and many more. The zoo's diverse collection of animals offers a unique and educational experience for all visitors. This zoo is known for its high standard of animal care and conservation, and is also actively involved in several Species Survival Plans (SSP), including those for rhinos, Bali mynah, and cotton-top tamarin.
Who: All Levels and Families
Where: Ellen Trout Zoo
When: Nov. 29; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $5
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Girl Scout Song Studio
Do you love singing Girl Scout songs? Would you like to help other volunteers and Girl Scouts learn songs as well? Join us to help record new songs for the Songs and Games Online Community. We’ll provide a fun patch – you bring your best singing voice and your lunch. If you are not already familiar with the Songs and Games Online Community, check it out before your register!
Who: All girls and adults
Where: Katy Mills Resource Center
When: Jan. 3; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $5
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Girl Scout Day at Gator Country Adventure Park
Visit the largest Alligator Adventure Park and Sanctuary in Southeast Texas! View over 450 American Alligators, crocodiles, and many different reptiles, as well as various rescued mammals. Interact with snakes, lizards, tortoises, caimans, and many other reptiles and mammals. Admission includes an educational show, a HANDS-ON learning experience, Wading with Gators, and access to the splash pad (weather permitting).
Who: All Levels and Families
Where: Gator Country
When: Sept 6; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $15/person
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Cadette Woodworking Badge
Learn to use hand and power tools at the Houston ToolBank! Gain skills, knowledge, and confidence in this hands-on make and take workshop as you build a hexagonal planter. This workshop includes all materials, tool use, and the badge! Chaperones are required to stay, and may practice the skills on scrap wood, but will not complete the project.
Who: ⓒ
Where: Houston ToolBank
When: Oct. 4 or Dec. 6; 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $35, no charge for chaperones
Bring: Sack lunch
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Get ready to make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors! During this year’s Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend on September 13 – 14, you’re invited to explore your favorite state parks and help protect the planet through fun and meaningful activities. From self-guided tours and family hikes to watersports and stargazing, there’s something for everyone. Join the movement to keep our parks clean with Pick Up America–whether you're participating in person or virtually! Don’t forget to download your free Girl Scouts Love State Parks Passport to track your adventures, and order your official patch while supplies last. Ready to explore? Check out the list of local park activities below–or take a virtual journey through parks across the country!
Who: All Levels and Families
When: Sept. 13 – 14
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Girl Scout Model U.N. – Feb 21
World Thinking Day 2026 will embrace the theme of Our World, Our Thriving Future. What better way to explore this topic than by learning about one of our WAGGGS sister countries by representing them at a Model United Nations conference. Many of today’s leaders in law, government, business and the arts – including at the UN itself – participated in Model UN as students. Join us for the GSSJC Model UN Conference, enhance skills like leadership and communication that colleges are looking for, and help create solutions for the world’s problems! Girl Scouts will participate as delegates; adult volunteers will be assigned a role in the conference.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Saturday, Feb. 21
Cost: $20/girl; $10/adult (includes lunch)
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Brazos Bend State Park
21901 F.M. 762; Needville, Texas 77461
Contact the park for details: 979-553-5101
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM 3005; Galveston, TX 77554
Contact the park for details: 409-737-1222
Huntsville State Park
565 Park Road 40 West; Huntsville, TX 77340
Troop 103113 has partnered with Huntsville State Park to plan fun-filled family activities on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This event does not include camping, but families may reserve campsites on a first-come-first-served basis through Texas State Parks. Registration (closes 9/1/25): https://my.cheddarup. com/c/girl-scouts-love-state-park-weekend/items
Cost: Park Admission: 13 Years and Older: $2/person per day; Child 12 and Under: Free Activity Fee: $12/child (includes patch)
San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield
One Monument Circle, La Porte, Texas 77571 https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/san-jacinto-battleground Come visit where Texas won its independence! Girl Scouts in uniform or with their vests and their troop and/or families receive discounted admission to the San Jacinto Monument Museum on September 13. Admission includes all venues in the museum: TEXAS FOREVER!, admission to the special exhibit, Observation Floor, and the museum gallery exhibiting Texas history, as well as the San Jacinto Battlefield, Marsh Restoration and Boardwalk, and Recreation area. The battleground will be opening early that day at 7 a.m. for our Cycling Saturdays; the museum will open its doors at 9 a.m. Both the site and museum will close to the public at 6 p.m. Consider bringing a lunch to enjoy at one of the many picnic tables located throughout the grounds!
Cost: $5/person
Cadette Event Girl Planning Board
Save the Date for Cadette Event, April 24-26, 2026
Are you in at least the 7th grade? Do you want to help make a difference for other Girl Scouts and earn Leadership and Service Hours? Do you want to work hard and have FUN while helping put on AMAZING events and opportunities? Join the Cadette Event Girl Planning Board! Meetings are on the 2nd Sunday of the month, via Zoom, at 2 p.m. Space is limited!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ
Where: Zoom Meetings
When: 2 – 3 p.m., on the 2nd Sunday of every month, starting Sept. 14
Register: https://tinyurl.com/CW2026GPB
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Troops and girls can create an ornament that will hang on the GSSJC Christmas tree at the Houston Museum of Natural Science! How creative can you be? All ornaments should have an attached hanger, be no larger than 8 inches, and not contain food products. Ornaments are not returned. If creating as a troop, make sure each girl can make their own! 2025’s theme is “Houston Nutcracker Ballet.” It is free to view the trees, so girls can visit the tree in December and try to spot their ornament. The earlier the better!
Who: All Levels
Where: Drop off Ornaments at Program Place
When: Start creating now! Drop off Ornaments between Sept. 16 and Nov. 13
Girls will embark on a playful journey through yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness designed to build both courage and calm.
We’ll explore fun, nature-inspired movement, learn powerful breath techniques to manage emotions, and enjoy a guided relaxation to help the body and mind reset. Through group connection, movement, and stillness, girls will leave feeling more grounded, empowered, and emotionally resilient.
Who: ⓓ ⓑ
Where: Program Place for Girls / Levy Park
When: Nov 8; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $15
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Kayak & Stand-Up Paddle Board
Instructor Training
This training will give you the skills needed for stand-up paddleboards and kayaking. You will learn two small craft facilitation. It is helpful to have some canoeing experience when learning to kayak. With stand-up paddle board, please be aware that it is physically challenging. Adults taking this course will need to take the GSSJC Proficient Swimmer Test Friday night.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ Adult
Where: Girl Scouts Camp Robinwood
When: Oct. 24 – 26
Cost: $90
Contact: Morgan Burns at customerservice@sjgs.org
Archery and Rifle
Archery
If you are taking your troop camping and need an activity to do, we have just thing. This is your opportunity to try out an activity to lead to further interest or simply just to have fun! Take a look below at what we are offering.Get ready to aim and shoot at a target on our archery ranges. This fun activity teaches you how to load your bow, aim, and hopefully hit a bullseye.
Note: Brownies should be in second grade and up. Hair must be tied back and away from face and ears.
GRIT – Membership Year 2025 - 26
Girls, Rifles, Instruction, and Training Special Interest Group participants will have the chance to connect to other Girl Scouts with an interest in riflery. Girls will improve their marksmanship, learn about safety, and gain the opportunity to introduce others to this unique sport. This is a year-round membership with monthly practices, meetings, and participation from Sept. 2025-June 2026.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Camp Misty Meadows, rifle range, Conroe
When: Sept. 2025 – June 2026
Cost: $30/girl; $15/adults
Contact: Rebecca Ball customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: G.R.I.T. members must be at least 12 years old and in the sixth grade. Members must complete an Intro to Rifle and Marksmanship sessions prior to registering for G.R.I.T.
Get your first taste of backpacking by joining a short hike facilitated by backpacking special interest group members! Troops are welcome to sign up to hear from backpacking girl members about how fun it is to hike and camp in our state parks and state forests. We will review the map, try a hiking skill, discuss our gear, pack a snack for energy, and go hiking! This activity may complete one or more steps in your level’s hikingrelated badge like Brownie Hiker or Junior Trail Adventure!
Who: All levels
When/Where: Sheldon Lake State Park – Oct. 11, 9 a.m.
Huntsville State Park – Nov. 22, 9 a.m.
Stephen F Austin State Park – Dec. 13, 9 a.m.
Brazos Bend State Park – Jan. 24, 9 a.m.
Cost: $8 (does not include entry fee into the park or parking)
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Nature Center – Daisy Eco Learner Workshop
Earn your Daisy Eco Learner badge with a nature expert! Learn the Leave No Trace principles, explore outside, and become a nature activist. Daisies will leave this workshop with their Eco Learner badge.
Who: ⓓ
Where: Camp Agnes Arnold, Nature Center, Conroe
When: Sept. 27 , 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $15
Bring: Water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen
Contact: Rebecca Ball customerservice@sjgs.org
Camp Agnes Arnold Nature Center Programs
Check out Camp Agnes Arnold’s hidden gem! The Nature Center is a peaceful and welcoming gathering spot to expand appreciation for all things nature. These programs are led by a nature science expert!
Who: Levels vary depending on program
Where: Camp Agnes Arnold Nature Center
When: Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Dec. 27
Contact: Rebecca Ball at customerservice@sjgs.org
Backpacking Orientation
A prerequisite to join the Backpacking Special Interest Group. This training covers all the basic knowledge required for those wishing to go backpacking. Don't worry if you might be the only girl in your troop or an individually registered girl who might be interested in backpacking. You won't be the only one! You will learn how to pack a backpack, care for a tent, and cook on your own personal stove. You will transfer your camping gear to your backpack, hike two miles to the campsite and set up your tent, where you will spend the evening on a mini backpacking adventure! Enjoy the campfire, savor dinner on your own stove, and settle in for the night in your tent on the ground under the stars. After packing up your gear the next morning, you will hike two miles back to the main part of camp, say goodbye to your new friends and count down the days until your first weekend backpacking trip!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults
When: Oct. 3 – 5 or Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 or Feb. 5 – 7
Where: Camp Agnes Arnold
Cost: $25
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Girl Scout Climate Challenge at Rice
Did you know that you can save polar bears, protect trees, and help your neighborhood fight climate change?
Join the Rice University Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences department to get outdoors to learn about climate science, connect with your communities to understand how they’re affected by climate change, and spread awareness of the issue to create sustainable change. Crafts, lab tours and games define this special event! Girl Scout Climate Challenge Patch included.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
When: Check online for final event date, noon – 5 p.m.
Where: Rice University
Cost: $12
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Houston Arboretum Badge Workshops
Girl Scouts can work towards a variety of badges or journeys while they investigate the fascinating ecosystems at the Houston Arboretum. Badge workshops are conducted by staff naturalists and use their nature sanctuary as a field laboratory for hands-on experience.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ ⓒ
Where: Houston Arboretum, Central Houston
Cost: (2 hour workshops) $23 per girl (2+ hour workshops) $28 per girl
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Brownie and Junior Gardener Workshop with Fort Bend Master Gardeners
Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners for this fun and interactive workshop. Girls will learn more about how to help plants and flowers grow. They will explore gardens, garden design, how to choose plants, seeds, and more! Juniors will receive a Junior Gardener badge. Brownies will earn a gardening fun patch. A snack is included for this event.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ
Where: Bud O’Shieles Community Center
When: Nov. 15; 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $18
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Equitation
For equitation programs that need a helmet, hair needs to be in a low ponytail. If you can't put a hat on, you can't put a helmet on! Boots and helmets are provided.
Just Horsin’ Around Brownie Patch Workshop
You will learn horse safety, parts of the saddle and bridle, how to groom and tack, make a stick horse and do an obstacle course!
Who: ⓑ
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Sept. 27, Feb. 14; 9 a.m.
Cost: $35
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Intro to Equestrian Vaulting (Level 1)
Love gymnastics and horses? Then this 1.5-hour session is perfect for you! While girls won’t be vaulting on live horses, they’ll get hands-on experience using specialized vaulting barrels to learn the basics of this unique and exciting sport. It’s a fun and safe way to combine balance, strength, and creativity–all while exploring the world of equestrian vaulting!
Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
Cost: $40
When: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Feb. 2; 3 p.m.
Equine Acrobatics Vaulting (Level 2)
Girls will transition to a horse after more barrel practice. 1.5-hour session
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
Cost: $40
When: Oct. 11; 3 p.m.
Dancing with Horses Vaulting (Level 3)
Girls will learn how to do arobatic dance moves on the horse. This is best suited for girls who have completed levels 1 and 2. 1.5-hour session
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Nov. 1; 3 p.m.
Cost: $40
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
This one-hour session combines the best of both riding and Love, Hug, and Groom! Rides are for 25 minutes and take place in the arena followed by 25 minutes of hands-on grooming with camp horses. Girls must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time to be fitted boots and helmets. Appropriate attire includes long pants and boots with a smooth sole and half-inch heels.
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Horse Sense Weekend
Who would like to join us at the barn for the whole weekend? This is the program for you! Come have fun learning about horses on the ground and in the saddle! This session will jump-start you in the summer camp progression by skipping the rainbow level. The weekend will also give you a taste of what SPURS do all weekend! Meals will not be provided. You will be at the barn from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday (optional).
Who: Fifth grade, ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Oct. 4 – 5; 9 a.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
Dec. 20 – 21; 9 a.m.(Saturday and Sunday)
Cost: $70
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Saddlehorns
(STARS Program Level 1)
Saddlehorns is the first level of the STARS program and is available to girls in 5th through 12th grade. This program teaches girls about grooming, leading, equine nutrition, horse colors, and riding skills at a walk. Basic horse safety is emphasized. Girls will rotate through four sessions, including one riding session in the arena. The program begins with a Friday evening orientation. Rotations occur all day on Saturday. The program finishes with troop photos with the horses on Sunday morning.
Friday evening check-in begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. Orientation for both girls and adults starts at 9 p.m. on Friday. Troops can check out at 10 a.m. on Sunday after camp capers and troop photos are completed.
A parent/guardian chaperone of an individual girl or troops with the required safety ratio are required to attend with their girls. Participants and their adults will stay in the Wildflower cabin cluster, which has climate-controlled cabins, and cook their own meals outside under the outdoor kitchen shelters at the Wildflower cabin cluster. Meals are not provided.
Who: ⓙ 5th gradeⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Oct. 17, 7 p.m. to Oct. 19 10 a.m.
Cost: $80/girl; $30/adult
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Rustlers (STARS Program Level 2)
Rustlers is the second level of the STARS program, which continues the skills started in Saddlehorns. This session is open to girls in 6th through 12th grade who have completed Saddlehorns. Girls will learn how to saddle a horse, how to clean and maintain tack, and the basics of horse anatomy. Riding skills and horse safety will be reviewed and performed at a walk and potentially a trot. Girls will rotate through four sessions, including one riding session in the arena. The program begins with a Friday evening orientation. Rotations occur all day on Saturday. The program finishes with troop photos with the horses on Sunday morning. Friday evening check-in begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. Orientation for both girls and adults starts at 9 p.m. on Friday. Troops can check out at 10 a.m. on Sunday after camp capers and troop photos are completed.
A parent/guardian chaperone of an individual girl or troops with the required safety ratio are required to attend with their girls. Participants and their adults will stay in the Wildflower cabin cluster, which has climate-controlled cabins, and cook their own meals outside under the outdoor kitchen shelters at the Wildflower cabin cluster. Meals are not provided.
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Wranglers (STARS Program Level 3)
Wranglers is the third level of the STARS program, which builds on the riding skills and knowledge gained in the earlier sessions. This session is open to girls in 6th through 12th grade who have completed both the Saddlehorns and Rustlers sessions. Girls will learn how to bridle a horse and explore equine health and conformation. Horse safety will be reviewed and riding skills performed at a walk and a trot. Girls will rotate through four sessions, including one riding session in the arena. The program begins with a Friday evening orientation. Rotations occur all day on Saturday. The program finishes with troop photos with the horses on Sunday morning.
Friday evening check-in begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. Orientation for both girls and adults starts at 9 p.m. on Friday. Troops can check out at 10 a.m. on Sunday after camp capers and troop photos are completed.
A parent/guardian chaperone of an individual girl or troops with the required safety ratio are required to attend with their girls. Participants and their adults will stay in the Wildflower cabin cluster, which has climate-controlled cabins, and cook their own meals outside under the outdoor kitchen shelters at the Wildflower cabin cluster. Meals are not provided.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. to Sunday, Oct 5, 10 a.m.
Cost: $80/girl; $30/adult
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
STARS Program Aide Training (STARS Program Level 4)
Girls who are interested in teaching horse skills to younger girls should attend this course. STARS are asked to work at least one fall and one spring weekend per year. This training weekend will focus on improving horse handling skills, teaching techniques, professionalism, and team work. All food is provided for girls and adults. The program begins with a Fri. evening orientation. Rotations occur all day on Sat. The program finishes with a trail ride on Sun. morning.
Who: ⓒ 7th grade ⓢ ⓐ adults
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Sept. 26 – 28
Cost: $70/girl; $30/adult
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Tack and Trails Horseback RidingLevel 1
Demonstrations and rides last one hour and take place in either the arena or on a trail touring the Ranch, depending on the skill of the riders and/ or the weather. Girls must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled ride time to be fitted for boots and helmets. Appropriate attire includes long pants and boots with a smooth sole and ½ inch heels.
Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
Date: Sept. 13 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.,11 a.m., 2 p.m.
Oct. 26 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.
Nov. 1 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.,11 a.m., 2 p.m.
Nov. 15 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.,11 a.m., 2 p.m.
Nov. 23 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.
Dec. 6 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.,11 a.m., 2 p.m.
Dec. 14 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.
Feb. 15 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.
Feb. 21 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.,11 a.m., 2 p.m.
March 1 – 9 a.m.,10 a.m.
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
Cost: $35
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Tack and Trails Horseback Riding – Level 2
Must have ridden in the Tack and Trails Level 1. In this session, we will refresh our skills in the arena, then head out for a trail ride - weather and volunteer staffing permitting. Demonstrations and rides last an hour and a half and take place in either the arena and/or on a trail touring the ranch, depending on the skill of the riders and/or the weather. Girls must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled ride time to be fitted for boots and helmets. Appropriate attire includes long pants and boots with a smooth sole and half-inch heels.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Sept. 13, Nov. 15, Dec. 6; 3 p.m.
Cost: $35
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Spurs Training
Do you enjoy working with horses and want to share that with other girls? Spend a weekend learning the theories and handson skills needed to join the SPURS (Super People Using Riding Skills) special interest group! Participants who successfully complete training and pass a written exam will receive their level one SPURS scarf and will be ready to work with the weekend riding program during the school year. No previous riding experience is necessary. Participants will be in cabin-style accommodations and must provide their own meals, bedding, and toiletries.
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Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Nov. 14 – 16 and Feb. 6 – 8
Cost: $30/girl
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Love, Hug, Groom
Love, Hug and Groom is a non-riding activity to introduce girls of all ages to horse care. In this one hour session, girls will receive a barn tour, introduction to horse care, and participate in hands-on grooming with camp horses. Don’t forget the opportunity to take lots of pictures!
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
Stable Sense Junior Badge Workshop
You will learn horse safety, parts of the saddle and bridle, how to groom and tack and go on a horse ride in the arena.
Who: ⓙ
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch
When: Oct. 9, Jan. 24, Jan. 31; 9 a.m.
Cost: $35
Contact: Ashlie Watson at customerservice@sjgs.org
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Fine Arts
Heart Map
This workshop is an exploration of the heart. Connecting art with the mindfulness practice of listing our passions. This is done with crayons, pen and acrylic paint on watercolor paper. Each person will take home their finished piece that can easily be framed and enjoyed for years to come!
Who: All levels
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Sept. 27; 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $29
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Mixed Media Quote
Pick your favorite inspirational quote and turn it into art! In this hands-on workshop you will learn the principles of mixed media art, while creating a beautiful piece with your chosen quote as the main focus. We will be using craft paper, stencils, magazines, glue, scissors, watercolor, crayons and permanent marker to create this beautiful mixed media masterpiece.
Who: All levels
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Oct, 18; 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $29
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history – when they crash Sunday school and demand roles. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the same old Christmas story is rejuvenated by the creativity, energy, and unexpected sincerity of a misunderstood young family. Ticket includes a backstage tour!
Who: All
Where: Alvin Community College Theater
When: Dec 7; 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/person
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
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Cadette Woodworker Badge Workshop
Have fun making stylish, useful things for yourself or friends! In this workshop, you’ll add to your talents with a skill Girl Scouts have been refining for 100 years - the ability to do it yourself! You’ll develop or refine your skills by creating a fantastic and unique wooden piece of your own design. Cadette Woodworker badge will be completed and presented at the end of the workshop.
Who: ⓒ
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Sept. 6; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $29
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Daisy Craft and Tinker Badge Workshop
Do you like making things with clay? Building with wood? Jewelry-making? That means you're a maker! You can craft to solve problems and tinker with your creations to make them even better. In this creative and hands-on workshop, you’ll get a chance to learn the basics, craft with purpose, and tinker with your object to make something useful for someone! Join Izzie’s Jewels to earn and receive this new maker badge!
Who: ⓓ
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Sept. 13; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $27
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Brownie Making Friends (and Friendship Bracelets!) Badge Workshop
Practice both your friendship-building and jewelry-making skills! In this workshop, you’ll find out how to make new friends, keep old friends, and be the best Brownie friend you can be – all while making friendship bracelets that you can hold onto as a memory or give to a friend! Brownies will earn and receive their Making Friends badge!
Who: ⓑ
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Oct. 4; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $27
Spooky Snacks
No tricks, all treats in this fun and yummy workshop with Izzie's Jewels! Learn how to make festive snacks for yourself, your family, or friends! Brownies will earn their Brownie Snacks badge.
Who: All levels
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Oct. 18; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $29
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Pottery Workshop
Explore the world of clay and sculpting in this fun, hands-on workshop taught by Izzie's Jewels! Learn how to make beautiful pieces of art of your very own and master the skills of pottery. Make a piece of your own to take home and show off to your friends!
Who: All levels
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Nov. 1; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $27
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Cadette Comic Artist Badge Workshop
Delve into the world of comics! Learn the history of comic books and why this type of storytelling is so effective. Tell your OWN story by creating a comic, talk about story progression, and put your thoughts on paper! Complete your Comic Artist badge with this fun in-person workshop hosted by Izzie's Jewels! Badge will be presented at the end of the workshop.
Who: ⓒ
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Nov 8; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $27
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Brownie My Family Story Badge Workshop
Your family and your roots are what make you YOU! Everyone's story is unique. Learn more about your fellow Brownies and share your favorite things about your own family. Show us a special item that represents your family's history or your favorite family tradition while learning about different cultures. Build a family tree, travel to the past, and become a detective by learning how to investigate more about where and who you come from!
Who: ⓑ
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Nov 15; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $27
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Winter Wonderland
Come take part in this holiday-themed craft workshop! Izzie’s Jewels will lead you in this fun, creative, crafting wonderland, allowing the exploration of different art techniques and handson activities, where girls will create unique masterpieces to take home!
Who: All
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Dec. 6; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $27
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Photography in the Park
In this workshop, photography principles are used to assist girls in capturing their vision of the world in photographs! Learn the basics of outdoor photography through focusing on composition, light, motion, and telling a story. Bring whichever camera you are most comfortable with (smartphones are okay). The group will meet at Program Place to get started, take a stroll to Levy Park to practice their skills, and return to Program Place to review and discuss. Sessions available for both younger and older girls! Juniors and Ambassadors will earn their Photographer badges.
Who: ⓙ ⓐ
Where: Program Place for Girls / Levy Park
When: Sept. 27 for Jrs and Oct. 25 for Amb.;
9 a.m. – noon
Cost: $35
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Brave Hearts and Calm Minds
In this uplifting and imaginative workshop, girls will embark on a playful journey through yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness designed to build both courage and calm. We’ll explore fun, nature-inspired movement, learn powerful breath techniques to manage emotions, and enjoy a guided relaxation to help the body and mind reset. Through group connection, movement, and stillness, girls will leave feeling more grounded, empowered, and emotionally resilient.
Who: ⓓ ⓑ
When: Nov 8; 10 a.m. – noon
Where: Program Place for Girls / Levy Park
Cost: $18
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
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Self-Paced Photography
Learn how to capture your unique vision of the world through the art of photography! This course is designed to be hands-on and fun, with engaging video lessons that introduce new techniques and skills. You’ll start by watching a short video that explains a photography concept, followed by a demonstration, and then put your new knowledge to the test with a photo challenge. Get ready to learn a lifelong skill you’ll cherish forever! Once the course begins, you’ll have access to learning modules and challenges designed by real photographers, and you’ll have 30 days to complete them at your own pace. Juniors and Ambassadors will earn their Photographer badges upon completion.
Who: ⓙ ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Virtual
When: Every month, available on your own time.
Cost: $18
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Daisy Art and Design Badge Workshop
Paintings! Statues! Posters! Art and design are all around. Find out about the art of making. In this new badge workshop you will use art and design to create new things and solve problems. You’ll get a chance to discover art and design, experiment with your medium, and be inspired by a subject. Daisy Art and Design badge will be completed and presented at the end of the workshop.
Who: ⓓ
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Nov. 22; 9 a.m. – noon Cost: $25
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Brownie Snacks Badge Workshop
Calling all Brownie chefs! Earn your badges in this fun, handson workshop. Girls will learn how to make yummy snacks for themselves, their family, and friends! Badge is included!
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name, LITTLE WOMEN follows the four March sisters as they navigate growing up while their father is off serving in the Union Army during the Civil War. This stunning musical adaptation of the classic novel promises to be a night at the theatre filled with laughter, tears, and uplifted spirits. Attend a special workshop, just for Older Girls, where you’ll discuss some of the themes in the story, exploring history, gender roles, and sisterhood. You’ll also learn a bit about the design process and how to mine the script for clues to help create costumes, props, and set. Afterwards, you’ll return for a late matinee performance!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Art Factory Houston
When: Sept. 14, Workshop 1 – 3 p.m.; Show: 5 p.m.
Cost: $38/girl; $30/adult
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Cake Decorating
Have your cake and eat it too! Come brush up on your pastry art skills in this sweet, fun, and creative workshop! Girls will learn how to design and decorate beautiful works of delicious art in this fun, hands-on workshop taught by Izzie's Jewels! Sessions available for both Younger and Older Girls!
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, SHREK THE MUSICAL is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and leans into the humanity in all of us that celebrates our differences. Attend a fun, high-energy workshop where you’ll learn a song and a dance from the show, and perform on the stage before returning for a late matinee performance!
Who: All levels
Where: Art Factory Houston
When: Dec 21; Workshop: 1 – 3 p.m., Show: 5 p.m.
Cost: $38/girl; $30/adult
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Junior Simple Meals Badge Workshop
Calling all Junior chefs! Earn your badges in this fun, handson workshop. Girls will learn how to create delicious, healthy meals for themselves, their family, and friends! Badge is included!
Who: ⓙ
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Aug 23; 1 – 3 p.m.
Cost: $29
Contact: Julia Noble at customerservice@sjgs.org
Mental Wellness Patch Program Giveaway!
Life brings up all sorts of emotions, but being a Girl Scout means tapping into a welcoming community of people who uplift and guide you every step of the way. Girl Scouts’ Mental Wellness program teaches you how to care for your emotions as they come up, and encourages you to become your most resilient self with activities to help you get through anything.
To better understand the needs of Girl Scouts in our community, we are offering FREE patches to those who complete the patch requirements and submit the Mental Health Patch Survey. This patch program giveaway and survey are made possible by HCA Healthcare Foundation.
For more on mental wellness and Girl Scouts, visit our website. Survey and facilitator guides available here.
Resilient. Ready. Strong. (Daisies through Ambassadors)
Finding My Voice (Cadettes)
Knowing My Emotions (Juniors)
Showing Up for Me and You (Seniors and Ambassadors)
Highest Awards
Highest Awards: Ask Me Anything
Are you a girl or adult curious about the Highest Awards, just starting your adventure, or feeling stuck along the way? This monthly session is for all girls working on the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award, as well as their supporting volunteers. Come with your questions and get the support you need to move forward on your Highest Awards journey!
Are you looking for more information on the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award? Check out the Highest Awards Online Community, where you will find forms, guides, FAQs, tips and tricks, and more!
Older Girl Take Action Workshop
Curious about how to start a Silver or Gold Award project or complete a Girl Scout Journey? Join us for a take action workshop where we’ll cover the differences between community service and take-action and how to best plan a take-action project. We’ll also learn from each other by sharing examples and ideas! Come ready to brainstorm!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ adults
Where: Virtual
When: Oct. 12; 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Cost: $5/person
Contact: Alix Reilman at customerservice@sjgs.org
Junior Take Action Workshop
Curious about how to start a Bronze Award project or complete a Girl Scout Journey? Join us for a take action workshop where we’ll cover the differences between community service and take action and how to best plan a take action project. We’ll also learn from each other by sharing examples and ideas! Come ready to brainstorm!
Who: ⓙ adults
Where: Virtual
When: Sept. 28; 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Cost: $5/person
Contact: Alix Reilman at customerservice@sjgs.org
Gold Award Orientation
Gold Award Orientation provides a comprehensive overview of the Gold Award and how to earn it at GSSJC. Girls are required to complete the orientation and corresponding quiz prior to working with a Gold Award Mentor and submitting their Project Proposal. Gold Award Orientation is offered in two formats: as a self-paced, online training and in person.
Who: ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Girl Scout Center, Houston
When: Sept. 27; 10 a.m. – noon
Cost: $10
Contact: Alix Reilman at customerservice@sjgs.org
Online
Gold Award Orientation (online) can be accessed at this QR code and takes approximately two hours to complete. Be sure to follow instructions to complete the corresponding quiz and receive a proof of completion email.
Silver Award Training
Silver Award Training offers girls and adults a comprehensive overview of the Silver Award and the steps to earn it. Silver Award Training is offered in two formats: as a self-paced, online training on gsLearn (girls and adults) and as a live, virtual training on Zoom (adults only). Although not required, taking Silver Award Training is highly recommended prior to starting the Silver Award process.
Silver Award Training (online)
Who: ⓒ adults
Where: gsLearn (accessed through an adult Girl Scout’s MYGS account)
Use QR Code to go directly to events page.
Silver Award Training (virtual)
Who: Adults
Where: Virtual
When: Aug. 23, Nov. 15; 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $5/adult
Contact: silveraward@sjgs.org
History
Visit the Goodykoontz Museum of Girl Scout History
The Museum is now equipped with QR codes for both permanent and temporary exhibits, and there are many hands-on activities for girls. After visiting the Museum, stop by the shop to purchase the new Museum patch.
Who: All levels and families
Where: Program Place for Girl Scouts, Houston
When: Same hours as the Girl Scout Shop: Tuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE self-tours, no reservation needed
Taste of History
Discover the art of cooking while exploring historical flavors and recipes in this exciting camp program! Girls will sample delicious treats from the past while learning about our shared history, including unique delicacies from Girl Scout history. This program includes a fun patch.
Who Where When
ⓑ ⓙ Camp Robinwood Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon
ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ Camp Robinwood Feb. 7, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
ⓑ ⓙ Camp Pryor April 11, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Cost: $20/ girl
Registration Opens: Oct. 1, 10 a.m.
Contact: Shannon Rodriguez at customerservice@sjgs.org
Swim Test Process Made Simple!
We’ve made it easy for you! Simply visit our website at www.gssjc.org. Once there, go to the “Volunteer Hub” tab, then click on “Forms and Documents”. In the search bar, type “Swim Test” to find the required form.
Print the form and take it to your local community pool, recreation center, or swimming pool, where a certified professional can administer the test. Please note, girls will still be re-tested at the time of the activity and may be asked to leave if they do not pass.
If your Girl Scout has previously completed American Red Cross Swim Lessons and earned a Level 4 swim card, that will meet the requirement as well.
Sailing
Mariner Weekends
You have completed Basic Sailing, registered as a Mariner, and now you are officially a Mariner! The Mariners head to Casa Mare where they eat, sleep, and sail. Attend as many weekends as you can!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Camp Casa Mare, Seabrook
When: Aug. 15 – 17, Sept. 19 – 21, Oct. 17 – 19
Cost: $50
Contact: Morgan Burns at customerservice@sjgs.org
Basic Sailing
Want to learn how to sail the open seas? Are you interested in being a Mariner? This weekend is for you! You MUST register and attend for both weekends. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Camp Casa Mare, Seabrook
When: Aug. 22 – 24 and Sept. 12 – 15 OR Sept. 26 – 28 and Oct. 10 – 12
Cost: $75 per weekend event; $150 total
Contact: Morgan Burns at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: Intro to Sailing is recommended before taking this course (not required).
Intro to Sailing
Are you curious about sailing? Do you want to feel the wind on your face and hear the water splashing around you? Then this weekend is for you!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Camp Casa Mare
When: Sept. 5 – 7 or Oct. 3 – 5
Cost: $75
Contact: Morgan Burns at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: This course is recommended before you take Basic Sailing (not required).
STEM
Forensics Weekend
Use clues to try and solve a mystery at this exciting annual event! Girls will discover forensic techniques such as DNA analysis, chemical identification, fingerprint analysis, and more. Get ready to put on your sleuthing shoes and work as a team to unravel whodunit.
Who: ⓒ
When: Jan. 23 – 25
Registration Opens: Oct. 1
Where: Casa Mare, Seabrook
Cost: $65/girl, $10/adult
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Coding for Good 1-3 and Digital Leadership Badges
Join Region 4 to complete your Coding for Good 1-3 and Digital Leadership badges planned and led by professors and college students by Lone Star College-Westway Park Technology Center.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Lone Star College
When: Sept. 27; 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $30
Contact: Jasmine Green at customerservice@sjgs.org
Save the Date! Brownie Think Like a Citizen Scientist Camp Weekend
Join our Older Girl Team Captains to earn your Think Like a Citizen Scientist badge. Learn what is citizen science, how to make observations, participate in a citizen science project and have a great time at camp! There are two options for this event: (1) Saturday overnight stay or (2) Saturday day only. Older Girl Scouts will serve as team captains for each group. Program materials and the earned badge are provided. All participants will receive Saturday lunch and dinner plus an afternoon snack. Overnight participants will also receive Sunday breakfast and s’mores supplies.
Who: ⓑ
When: (Day Only) March 28, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Overnight) March 28 – 29, 9 a.m. Sat. to 10 a.m. Sun.
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
STEM Patch: Sustainable Packaging
Girls just want to do #STEM! Discover how you can create a more sustainable future by teaming up with engineers and packaging professionals in their pursuit of impactful innovations! The Sustainable Packaging Patch equips Girl Scouts with knowledge about diverse packaging materials, recycling practices, and crafting personal sustainability plans, all while inspiring them to explore careers and strategies that address our most urgent environmental challenges. This patch is made possible by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) through a partnership with the Institute of Packaging Professionals.
Who: Girl Scouts of all levels
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: Nov. 15; 1 – 5 p.m.
Cost: $5 (includes patch)
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Astronomy Special Interest Group
This group is for girls who want to have fun, learn, and teach! Girls plan their activities for the year and organize events that other Girl Scouts attend. The group also takes trips to discover the world around them – and beyond! This great group helps girls develop leadership skills and learn about themselves while becoming more acquainted with science and the field of astronomy. Interested in working as an Astronomy SIG Volunteer? Reach out to Rachel Archer at the contact below!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Program Place for Girls
When: One Sunday afternoon each month
Cost: $25
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
GSSJC’s robotics teams compete through the international FIRST organization where girls build and code models and robots that compete against other teams in the area. Competition begins in September and will end between December and March, depending on the level and success of the team. Please review the online signup page for detailed information about what girls do during the competition season.
Who: All levels
Cost: Price varies by level
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Note: Separate sign-ups will be available for the informational sessions and the teams.
Important Dates: Aug. 11 – Aug 31
Team registration will be wrapping up (registration ends Aug. 13) and teams will be finalized through August.
Team formation – end of season
Teams meet weekly; location, day of week, and time of meetings are set by coaches and will vary by team. Teams may meet less often over the summer if the team is formed early. Girls and parents should expect that teams will meet at least once a week (typically on a weekend) for 1-4 hours depending on the level.
Intro-to-Robotics Club
Work with other girls your age to learn and expand your knowledge of how robots are built and how they work. This is a year-round, non-competitive opportunity where girls get the chance to build robots, discover how to code them, and potentially prepare to join a Robotics Competition Team of their own! Girls will work with differing equipment based on their experience; girls can explore WeDo Lego kits and investigate Mindstorms Lego kits.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ
Where: GSSJC, Central Houston
When: Meets monthly, normally on the first Sunday of the month from 2 – 3:45 p.m.
Cost: $30
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Space Out! Telescope Night at Camp
Join our older Girl Scouts and learn about space, telescopes, and all the adventures that await beyond the atmosphere through fun, girl-led activities. Whether you’ve searched for shooting stars or found shapes in the clouds, you’ve probably already spent some time looking at the sky. Now’s your chance to see the sky in a new way - like a space scientist does by participating in hands-on activities and through GSSJC’s telescopes. Patch/badge included.
Who: ⓑ ⓙ
When: Sat., Nov. 8; 4:45 – 9 p.m.
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch, Conroe
Cost: $22
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Think Like an Engineer for Juniors Camp Weekend
Learn to think like an engineer during this weekend at camp! Join other Juniors and learn how to utilize your construction skills as you work as a team to solve engineering challenges like building shelter and structures are to withstand the elements.
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Think Like an Engineer Camp Weekend Team Captains
Would you like to help plan GSSJC’s annual Think Like an Engineer Camp Weekend event? Girls can plan this weekend that explores engineering principles through a theme of their choosing! Girls will need to attend planning/work meetings as well as be present for the event.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ
Where: Meetings at Girl Scout Center or Virtual; Event at Camp Agnes Arnold
When: Meeting(s) in fall; Event Dec. 5– 7
Cost: $35 (covers food and lodging for event)
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Space-tastic! Older Girl Telescope Night
Do you love Girl Scouts, seeing cool stuff and learning about space? Join us at Misty Meadows Ranch to spend Friday night exploring the stars with our telescopes and cooking s’mores at campfire. Then sleep in Saturday morning before doing fun Astronomy activities and later earn service hours helping lead younger girls on their own space exploration Saturday evening! Included with this event is astronomy with GSSJC fun patch, and all Saturday meals/snacks.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ
Where: Misty Meadows Ranch, Conroe
When: Fri., Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. to Sat., Nov. 8 at 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $18
Contact: Rachel Archer at customerservice@sjgs.org
Travel
2027 – GSSJC Council Trip to London and Pax Lodge
Join us for an unforgettable trip to London in 2027! Visit Pax Lodge, one of the WAGGGS World Centers, and experience a taste of all the city has to offer. Lose yourself in the National Gallery art, Covent Garden culture and Buckingham Palace pageantry. Explore the pageantry of the Tudors with a visit to Hampton Court Palace, and find your inner Brit during your afternoon high tea. Get your fill at all the “chippies” and in Camden Market, and follow the trail of Harry Potter. Check out all the amazing street art, get a bird’s eye view of the city from the London Eye, and learn about Shakespeare in a workshop at the Globe theater visit. Wrap up this amazing week with a theater show in the West end!
This trip will depart from Bush Intercontinental Airport, and includes airfare, transportation in the UK, meals and accommodations in London, admission to all activities, and a dedicated tour guide for our group. Registration is open to girls who will be entering the 7th grade and up in 2027. Participants on this trip will have monthly Zoom meetings starting in the fall of 2025. Girl Scouts on this trip have the option of joining the Travel Troop to participate in the fall product sale, cookie sale, and other money earning activities to help fund the trip. Please note that participants on this trip will require a passport.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ Adults
When: June 23-30, 2027
Cost: $250 Council Fee in addition to ~$5600 per girl (payment plans available)
Register: You must register in two spots. Go to www.explorica.com/Elliott-4536 and scan QR Code for Girl Scout site. Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
East Coast College Crawl: A Guardian and Girl Scout Trip
Explore some of the most iconic colleges in the United States, and see what they have to offer. Start off in New York City. Visit Columbia University, Barnard College, and NYU, plus visit the GSUSA National Headquarters, see a Broadway show, and take some free time to explore the Big Apple! Then travel by train to New Haven, and visit Yale. The next day, travel by train along the Northeast Corridor to Providence, and visit Brown. Our last train stop is in Boston, where you'll visit MIT and Harvard. After some free time to explore Boston, wrap up the trip with a tour of Boston, and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a 4th of July Celebration and fireworks at the Boston Harbor with the Boston Pops!
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ Adults
When: June 29 – July 5; 2026
Cost: $1,800/person (payment plans available)
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
2028 GSSJC Council Trip to South Korea and Japan
Compare the natural landscapes of two countries that seamlessly blend modern ways of life with ancient customs as you explore where cutting-edge technology meets traditional art forms. Neon lights pulse and shine on centuries-old temples, monks walk alongside anime cosplayers, and Zen meditation is practiced in the same parks where people take selfies. Enjoy this balance of ancient and modern as you travel, and round out your trip with even more interactive experiences, like a Korean cooking class.
This trip will depart from Bush Intercontinental Airport, and includes airfare, ground transportation, meals and accommodations in Korea and Japan, admission to all activities, and a dedicated tour guide for our group. Registration is open to girls who will be entering the 7th grade and up in 2028. Participants on this trip will have Zoom meetings starting in the fall of 2026. Participants on this trip have the option of joining the Travel Troop to participate in the fall product sale, cookie sale, and other money-earning activities to help fund the trip. Please note that participants on this trip will require a passport.
Who: ⓒ ⓢ ⓐ with previous travel experience
When: June 15 – 27, 2028*
Cost: $350 Council Fee in addition to ~$7500 per girl (payment plans available)
Contact: Kathy Elliott at customerservice@sjgs.org
Register: Register at MyGS and through EF Tours (Qr Code)
Note: Please note that participants must register for BOTH the event through MyGS and through the tour company website
Training
Troop Volunteer Trainings
We value our volunteers and know that providing great learning opportunities is key to your success in Girl Scouts. Here you will find a schedule of upcoming training opportunities, both in-person and virtual, as well as descriptions of self-paced training available to volunteers in gsLearn. For in-person and virtual training, registration end dates are final. For questions about troop volunteer training, please contact Dejah Covick, dcovick@sjgs.org or 713-292-0254.
Schedule at a Glance:
Date Course
Location
Self-paced Volunteer Basics gsLearn
Self-paced GSUSA’s New Leader Onboarding Series gsLearn
Self-paced 591 GSUSA Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Course gsLearn
Self-paced Camping and Overnight Basics (COB) Volunteer Basics gsLearn
Aug 26 First Aid REVIEW (NEW!) Aug 12 (see description) GSC
Sep 5 First Aid CPR/AED Blended Aug 24
Sep 6-7 Wilderness and Remote First Aid Aug 24
Sep 27 Volunteer Camper Certification Sep 14
Online coursework Robinwood
Online coursework Robinwood
Camping and Overnight Basics Arnold
Oct 4 Daisy Brownie Program Leadership VIRTUAL Sep 28 Virtual
Oct 5 First Aid CPR/AED Blended Sep 14 Online coursework Casa Mare
Oct 7 First Aid REVIEW (NEW!) Sep 23 (see description) Katy Mills
Oct 9 Partnering with CSA– VIRTUAL Sep 25 Volunteer Basics Virtual
Oct 11 Volunteer Camper Certification Sep 28
Camping and Overnight Basics Arnold
Oct 21 Partnering with Girl Scout Juniors VIRTUAL Oct 7 Virtual
Nov 7 First Aid REVIEW (NEW!) at FVC Oct 26 (see description) Arnold
Nov 7 Volunteer Camper Certification at FVC (FRIDAY) Oct 26
Camping and Overnight Basics Arnold
Nov 7-9 Fall Volunteer Conference Arnold
Nov 9 First Aid CPR/AED Blended at FVC (SUNDAY) Oct 26
Nov 22 Volunteer Camper Certification Nov 9
591 GSUSA Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Course: Learn how to recognize the different signs of abuse and neglect, and how to be proactive to prevent child abuse. This course is required for ALL volunteers working with girls and must be renewed every two years.
591 Camping and Overnight Basics (COB): Camping and Overnight Basics is an online course that certifies, registered background checked adults to lead camping and overnight trips for their troop. After taking this course you’ll be qualified to rent units at camp, lead overnight trips with the troop, and help your girls make the most out of their camp experience.
Daisy Brownie Program Leadership: For leaders who are new to the troop leadership role working or new to working with Daisy or Brownie program levels. Participants can see the progression in characteristics of each age group and learn about earned awards, troop governance, field trips and service project readiness, ceremonies, the girl/adult partnership, tips on girl planning, and more with the use of available badge and journey resources.
First Aid CPR/AED Blended: Comprises both online study and inperson skills demonstration. This Red Cross training certifies for infant through adult. Participants must complete both parts to receive their certification. You must complete the online portion, approximately 2-4 hours of training prior to attending the in-person skills demonstration. There are videos to complete and an online manual.
NEW First Aid CPR/AED REVIEW: This course is to review and recertify their Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED that is current or not more than 30 days expired. Course will consist of inperson demonstrations, practice and a written test and will last about three hours. Participants must pass written test with an 80% or higher to recertify.
Online coursework Arnold
Camping and Overnight Basics Lake Jackson
GSUSA’s New Leader Onboarding Series: In this series of selfpaced trainings, learn what Girl Scouts do, how to engage families in troop activities and walks through your first troop meeting.
Partnering with Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors: This training is highly recommended for NEW leaders working with Cadette, Senior and Ambassador program levels or leaders moving to Cadette leadership. Gain insight on how girls this age think, guide them in girl planning and when to step back so girls can develop leadership skills. Discover ways to become teen savvy, how to talk to girls about the 3T’s (Touchy Teen Topics) and the importance of maintaining confidentiality with troop members.
Partnering with Girl Scout Juniors: Adults new to the Junior leadership role are encouraged to attend this course. This course is designated to provide specifics on working with girls in grades 4-5. It includes various forms of troop government, characteristics of the girls, the girl/adult partnership, tips on girl planning and more.
Volunteer Basics: The “basics” of being a volunteer. The four modules of this training cover Safety Basics, Troop/Group Basics, Financial Basics and Sisterhood and Beloinging. This training is required for all new leaders, and recommended for any volunteer.
Volunteer Camper Certification (VCC): After this hands-on learning experience you’ll be ready to get your girls outdoors and be able to support their camp planning activities safely and confidently. Participate in four different outdoor cooking methods, outdoor ceremonies, campfire basics and more. It also prepares you for cooking in a safe, efficient way and develop other basic outdoor skills. Most importantly, you will leave ready to apply what you have learned in both courses (this and the prerequisite) to help the girls plan camping activities.
Fall Volunteer Conference 2025 is Going on Safari! November 7 – 9 at Camp Agnes Arnold
Early Bird Pricing (Aug. 1 – Sept. 15): $50 On Time (Sept. 15 – Oct. 18): $60
It’s time for the MANE event! We’re so excited to have you join us on this wild ride! Fall Volunteer Conference 2025 is a safari adventure and we hope you can join us at our next adventure. Registration opens August 1st. Join us as we safari across Camp Agnes Arnold and learn new skills and games to take back to your troop, receive certifications in new skills, and meet fellow adventurers from around the Council! The full schedule will go live on August 1 on GSEvents. Contact Cassie Robinson (crobinson@sjgs.org) for more information or with any questions
A Taste of Adventure Park Experience the Adventure Course. Please make sure to wear closed toed shoes and long pants. There is an extra fee of $10 for this class.
A Taste of Archery Take part in the same learning opportunity your troop has. Learn what archery opportunities are available to your troop.
A Taste of Riflery There is an extra fee of $10 for this class.
AI: Leading with Tech Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can be your coleader for planning fun, engaging activities, streamlining communication, and sparking creativity in your troop!
Beginner Crochet Whether you're picking up a hook for the first time or brushing off old skills, this hands-on class will get you started. Learn how to read a pattern, hold your hook, and create basic stitches.
Book Nook Create your own enchanting book nook–a tiny, magical world that nestles between books on a shelf! In this hands-on class you'll learn how to craft a simple book nook using affordable materials, while exploring creative ways to tie this whimsical project back to badge work.
Bullet Journaling Organizing troop meetings, activities, and events. Participants will learn how to set up and personalize their bullet journals, create planning spreads, and track troop progress.
Color Walk We’ll hike the road around camp while wearing chromotherapy mood enhancing glasses and explore the way we see and experience the world of color.
Coptic Book Binding Participants will learn the steps involved in making durable, customizable books with exposed stitching, ideal for journaling, scrapbooking, or artistic projects.
Craft & Tinker: Intro to Crochet In this class you will learn to make a slip knot, chain stitch, and how to add beads to the chain for a simple bracelet or necklace. Once you master this stitch, we'll build on it with the single crochet stitch.
Creative Mindfulness Activities We’ll try out several medias and techniques and you will leave with a booklet featuring several additional ideas to try on your own.
Dutch Oven Cooking Explore ways to keep the cooking experience girl-led at camp, empowering scouts to take charge of their outdoor cooking adventures.
Engage and Energize: Fun Time Fillers for Every Leader Learn fun, quick, and effective “time fillers” that keep girls engaged and energized during any downtime.
Engaging Older Girl Scouts: This is When the Magic Happens As girls grow, your role evolves. This session focuses on the shift from leader to advisor—empowering your older Girl Scouts to take charge of their experience.
Fishing 101: A Beginner’s Guide for Leaders This hands-on class is designed to equip leaders with the basic skills needed to introduce girls to the joys of fishing.
Fishing 102: Advancing Your Skills We’ll cover more advanced fishing knots, strategies for untangling lines in spinning gear, and the different types of fishing poles and when to use them.
From Flat Tires to Smooth Rides: Bike Barn Know-How Get hands-on experience cleaning and organizing the bike barn while learning the essentials of bike maintenance and safety. Leaders will also discover the best trails to ride around camp!
Get Organized for Outdoor Adventures Turn chaos into confidence! This class will help you transform your camping to-do list into a girl-led plan full of fun and learning.
Get Ready. Go Hike. Survive Learn the #1 tool needed to successfully survive in all types of wilderness, be it a remote hiking trail in Alaska, state parks across Texas or your next troop meeting. Lave class with confidence in your outdoor skills.
Guided Forest Therapy Walk Discover the healing power of nature with a guided forest therapy walk, also known as forest bathing.
Intermediate Crochet Take your crochet skills to the next level! In this class, you'll build on the basics by learning more advanced stitches, reading complex patterns, and shaping your work.
Junk Journaling Learn the art of creating a personalized, handmade journal filled with a delightful mix of papers, vintage ephemera, and fun embellishments.
Knives 101 From beginner to Junior level, you'll learn the fundamentals of handling knives with confidence and safety.
Knives 102 Knives are a versatile tool for camping, cooking, and crafting. Learn to guide older girls in carving and more advanced knife techniques.
Knots 101 We'll cover basic knots, adjustable knots, and even some tricky ones that are perfect for camping. No experience needed—just bring your fingers and a can-do attitude.
Knots 102 From building tables to crafting handy gadgets, your troop will learn skills they’ll love—and think are seriously cool!
Marble Madness: Designing Outdoor Marble Runs with Natural Terrain Design and build your very own marble run using the natural terrain around you. This exciting workshop blends art, engineering, and nature, giving you the chance to create dynamic marble runs that make the most of the landscape.
Meeting 101: Make & Take Participants will make and take home a basic Kaper chart, Do It/Did It Can, Talking Stick and Girl-led voting kit.
Nature Journaling Learn techniques for writing, sketching, creating phenology calendars, and more as we guide you through various approaches to capturing your outdoor experiences.
Off the Beaten Path, Part 1 – Planning & Paperwork for Adventures Beyond Council Grounds Before the adventure begins, get grounded in the planning essentials for camping off council property. This session will walk you through the GSSJC Safety Activity Checkpoints, required paperwork, and the approval process for off-site camping.
Off the Beaten Path, Part 2 – Camp Setup, Skills & Leave No Trace Now that the planning is done, it’s time to bring your outdoor setup to life! This hands-on session focuses on the practical side of camping beyond council property.
Orienteering 101 Orienteering is the art of navigation using a detailed map and compass. In this introductory class, you'll learn how to use a compass to navigate accurately and discover fun games to teach your girls compass skills.
Orienteering 102 Take your orienteering skills to the next level by exploring more challenging terrain. In this hands-on class, you'll learn to read topographical maps, use a baseplate compass, take and measure bearings, and practice plotting a course.
Outdoor Cooking: Hobo Stoves & Buddy Burners Learn about this small, easily portable cooking stove by working through the steps to make your own, as well as its fuel source - the Buddy Burner.
Administrative Trainings
Aug. 9 Event Basics 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Zoom
Aug. 9
Events 2 – 4 p.m. Zoom
Aug. 23 Community Treasurer 9 – 11 a.m. Zoom
Aug. 23 Comm. Fin. Specialist noon – 2:30 p.m. Zoom
March 28 Comm. Fin. Specialist noon – 2:30 p.m. Zoom
May 2 Facilitator Essentials 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. GSC
May 30 Event Basics 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Zoom
May 30 Weekend Events 2 – 4 p.m. Zoom
Outdoor Cooking: Roasting Sticks & Pie Irons Learn the basics and how to progress to more challenging cooking methods with a focus on Roasting Stick and Pie Iron cooking methods. Take home recipe ideas for the cooking methods covered.
Outdoor Progression in Action: Building Skills Step by Step Walk through each stage of outdoor skill-building you can use with your troop. Learn how to guide girls from their first backyard adventure to independent campouts, all while encouraging leadership and confidence.
Sew Mixed Up! This engaging workshop will not only equip you with essential sewing skills but also teach you how to pass these skills on to others.
STEM Projects for Older Girls Create a solar-powered USB charger and portable speakers using a tin can. This project aligns with growing tween and teen interests such as music and technology while also furthering STEM education.
Walking Sticks Design and decorate a sturdy walking stick that they can take along on their outdoor adventures.
Water Front Fun Explore a variety of engaging waterfront activities including canoeing basics, corcling (cork-boat floating), fishing fundamentals, and fun games to play on or near the water.
Supporting Neurodivergent Girls in your Troop Honors each girl’s uniqueness and learn how to meet their needs and keep girls involved in Girl Scouts.
Math in Nature Badges DBJ Explore how to bring the Math in Nature badges to troops. Participants will engage in fun, practical activities that combine outdoor exploration with math skills like measurement, patterns, and symmetry.
Health and Safety Weekend
Health & Safety Weekend offers adults a variety of valuable training opportunities to enhance your volunteer experience with GSSJC. Lodging and meals are provided for multi-day trainings. Lunch provided for day-only trainings. See more information on gsEvents.
• Volunteer Day Camp Training (Saturday, Sept 7) $20
• Archery Training (Saturday, Sept 7) $90
• Youth Mental Health First Aid (Saturday, Sept 7) $40
Who: Adults
Where: Camp Robinwood
When: Sept. 6 – 8
Contact: Morgan Burns at customerservice@sjgs.org
Philanthropy
Empowering the Next Generation: How Girl Scouts Are Building Future Leaders
Each year, Girl Scouts across the community embark on an inspiring journey–one that shapes them into confident leaders, curious explorers, and compassionate changemakers. Through a wide range of experiences, these young girls learn the value of teamwork, embrace new challenges, and develop leadership skills that will benefit both themselves and the world around them for years to come.
Anna, a young Girl Scout from Port Arthur, is a perfect example of this transformation. This spring, Anna attended a weekend at Camp Casa Mare in Seabrook for the first time. Alongside her friends, she tackled a low-rope course and participated in a scavenger hunt that challenged their collaboration and problemsolving skills. She also had the opportunity to try archery and hit a bullseye on her first attempt.Anna and her peers attend a Title 1 school and participate in Girl Scouting through a community outreach program that brings Girl Scout experiences directly into schools. These programs are made possible through generous contributions from donors and community supporters.
Financial support plays a critical role in expanding access to Girl Scout programs. Here are just a few ways that donor contributions directly impact local girls:
• $75 provides one girl with the opportunity to attend Intro to Sailing at Camp Casa Mare, where she learns about STEM concepts and teamwork by preparing and sailing boats.
• $100 supplies a girl with a full Girl Scout uniform and badges that reflect her accomplishments throughout the year.
• $200 enables a local Girl Scout to join a robotics team, where she collaborates like an engineer to design robots that tackle realworld problems.
• $350 covers a camp scholarship, offering a girl the chance to gain confidence, form lifelong friendships, and nurture her emotional well-being in a supportive environment.
• $500 represents the total annual cost to support one Girl Scout, offering a full year of leadership and personal growth opportunities.
• $1,000 allows eight girls in socio-economically challenged communities to experience Girl Scouts through a school-based, staff-led educational outreach program.
Currently, about one-third of local Girl Scouts participate in the program through these outreach efforts. Additionally, nearly half of all members receive some form of financial assistance, ensuring every girl has an opportunity.
Thanks to community generosity, stories like Anna’s are becoming the norm. By investing in girls today, supporters are helping to build a generation of bold, capable, and compassionate leaders ready to make meaningful change.
Community members are encouraged to consider contributing to help make these opportunities available to more girls. Every gift helps create a future where all girls, regardless of background, can dream big and reach their full potential.
Together, the community can continue to inspire, uplift, and empower extraordinary young women–one Girl Scout at a time. For more information contact Susan Thraen at sthraen@sjgs.org.
$500,000+ - Gold
The Hamill Foundation
United Way of Greater Houston
$100,000-$499,999 –Silver
Shauna G. Noonan
$50,000-$99,999 –Bronze
EOG Resources, Inc.
$10,000-$24,999 –Senior ABB
Insperity Services LP
The Vogt Family Whalley Foundation
$5,000-$9,999 – Cadette The Dow Chemical Company
Marquard & Bahls AG
Cathy Wining-Thomas and Jim Thomas
Mary Zappone
$1,000-$4,999 – Junior
Marilyn G. Archer
ExxonMobil
Candice E. Koederitz
Pat and Ken Thompson
Melody van Denzen
For any questions about the donor list, contact Suzanne Carmona at 713-292-0334 or scarmona@sjgs.org. Memorials and Honorariums listed are $25 and above. March 1 - April 30, 2025
$250-$999 – Brownie AIG
Vincent Berend
Nancy C. Bui
Enbridge Inc
Evelyn Holm
Corrie B. Jenkins
Theodore Koinis
Ana and Will Kopf
The Kroger Company
Boyd S. Lange
Teresa Peneguy
Phillips66
Aimée R. Sproles
Eboni Taylor Mallett
United Way of Midland County
Danielle Ward
Honorariums
In Honor of Katherine Berend and Rena Bozak
Vincent Berend
In Honor of Lance Feldman
Melanie Rippentrop
In Honor of Michel Schulz
Spring Creek Trails
Memorials
In Memory of Timothy P. Cooper
Colony Creek Community
Karen Cooper
In Memory of
Stacy P. Methvin
Theodore Koinis
Dorothy and Malcolm Paterson
Jennifer Rigsby
Mary K. Ryder
Kathleen Sanborn
Aimée R. Sproles
Phoebe Wood
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Troop 138009 of the League City, Dickinson, Texas City area, filled 2,000 eggs to host a community Easter Egg Hunt for the Space City Cruisers Spring Car Show. They also provided prizes and gift baskets which can be won by finding an egg with a special ticket inside.
Graduating Troop 118022 celebrated their time as Girl Scouts by inviting all girls that had been part of the troop to come back to share memories and say goodbye. They ate, shared stories and had a wonderful time reminiscing. They even read letters that their "elementary self" wrote from a time capsule.
Multi-level Troop 114092 and their families decided to help make the world a better place by volunteering their time to help pack more than 100,000 meal packets to be send to those in need in Guatemala at a service event hosted by Sts. Simon and Jude Church in The Woodlands. Girls not only helped measure, weigh, seal, and box up packets; they also learned about the specific nutritional content necessary to best benefit those experiencing hunger and malnutrition. This activity helped give the troop members both hands-on service experience as well as awareness on how to be better global citizens.
Troop 107159 re-mulched a local church playground and earned their Take Action patch.
Troop 108031 enjoyed a pajama party together at the Galveston Bay House.
Willow Rock Community Kolter Girl Scouts!
Troop 152025 earned their Senses badge by engaging in educational games that explored the five senses, followed by a creative project to present to their mothers on Mother's Day.
Troop 152025 participated in the Doll Collectors' event, acquiring knowledge about doll-making, appreciating vintage dolls, and fashioning clothespin dolls. Dahlia received one of the dolls raffled at snack time.
Troop 114202 (and tagalong little sisters) participated in the Texas General Land Office’s Adopt-a-Beach clean up.
Homeschool Troop 111105 saved all of their empty cookie cases from booths and then held a cardboard box boat regatta at Camp Agnes Arnold. One boat made it halfway across the pool before sinking.
Troop 114155 worked on painting and installing an art pole in their elementary school's garden.
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Katherine Mackenzie Carter of Troop 120009 bridged to adult. She has been a Girl Scout since Kindergarten. She contributed to her community hundreds of hours of community service earning the Silver Award, and being a Cookie CEO numerous times and Fall Product high seller. She enjoyed camp and being a delegate for her community. Katherine received her Lifetime Membership through the Ambassador CEO Amazon Program this year. She intends to continue supporting Girl Scouts in her community. She is attending UT San Antonio majoring in Psychology. The skills that she has learned as a Girl Scout will follow her for the rest of her life.
Troop 129048 recently did a service project to purchase pet supply/animal shelter needs for Citizens for Animal protection located in Houston. The girls worked to collect money, then CAP provided them a list of their most needed items, and the troop went to a local pet shop (Brittany’s Pet Depot in Katy) to purchase most items. The rest were purchased through their wishlist at Chewy.com and at HEB. CAP was very excited to receive the items and the girls were very excited to receive a troop tour.
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Troop 149076 visited Savannah to learn about the history of Girl Scouts at Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace and the first Girl Scout headquarters! The girls took a carriage ride through the city, enjoyed a ghost tour and even learned how to fire a real canon at Fort Jackson! Everyone had a blast!
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