General Activities

Girl and Troop Activities

Register for events under the My Events tab in my Account. Go to gssjc.org and select MyGS, log in at the top right corner, next click My Events in the left-hand menu. If you have a question about your activity, contact 713-292-0370 or 1-800-392-4340. If you have a problem with your login, contact Customer Service at 713-292-0300 or registration@sjgs.org. Bring: For all events, bring Permission Slip F-204 and Medical Form F-185 for each girl and the Adult Emergency Form F-22 for each adult. Attention Daisy Leaders! Look for the Daisy in this section for activities that Daisies can attend. Look for this symbol in indicate a virtual program offering.

General Activities

Community Service

Are you and your troop eager to find ways to better your community? Whether you are looking to earn your Community Service Bar or just looking to give back, there are numerous ways to contribute meaningful efforts to your community. While you are at it, community service can also help sharpen your problemsolving skills and expand your definition of philanthropy. If you would like a list of community service opportunities and organizations, please contact gscommserv@sjgs.org.

Sensational Saturdays

This program will be a great way for girls of all levels to discover and explore fun topics while making new friends. Participants will earn and receive the badge.

• Daisy Promise Center, Sister to every Girl Scout • Brownie Girl Scout Way • Junior Playing the Past • Cadettes Screenwriter

Who: ⓓⓑⓙⓒ When: Daisies and Brownies: Jan. 29, 10 a.m. – noon Juniors and Cadettes: June 29 1 – 4 p.m. Cost: $15/girl Contact: Julia Shank, jshank@sjgs.org, 713-292-0338

Badge workshops at the Holocaust Museum Houston

Would you and your troop like to attend a badge workshop at the Holocaust Museum Houston? Schedule a private event just for your troop! • Junior Inside Government • Cadette Finding Common Ground • Cadette Science of Happiness • Senior Social Innovator • Ambassador Public Policy

Who: ⓙⓒⓢⓐ When: Set your date at least three weeks before your wanted date. Where: Holocaust Museum Houston Price: $15/girl Contact: Julia Shank, jshank@jsgs.org, 713-292-0338

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Spark Events

Is your troop new to camping? Let us Spark your troop’s joy for the outdoors! Bring your troop for a day or overnight at camp and let us plan some of your Saturday activities and meals. Trained staff will facilitate up to three troop-choice events and provide two meals so you can focus on creating a great first troop camping experience for your girls. Price is per person. Lunch and dinner Saturday are included. Groups must register at least eight participants.

How to get started:

• Have one or two troop volunteers complete Camping and

Overnight Basics (COB) online training • Register online for your troop’s preferred Spark date and location • Decide with your girls if you want to do day-only or overnight camping • Book your camping with Customer Service (steps provided in COB training)

Who: Troops who have little or no camping experience Where: Camp Agnes Arnold, Camp Robinwood Cost: $55/girl, $25/adult Note: Overnight accommodations (campsite) not included with your event registration. At least one Camping and Overnight Basics (COB) trained adult and one First Aider must accompany your troop at this event.

Camp Agnes Arnold

Jan. 15: Wacky Winter Wizards Feb. 19: World Thinking Day

Camp Robinwood

Jan. 22: Wacky Winter Wizards Feb. 26: World Thinking Day Contact: customerservice@sjgs.org

These workshops are self-paced. They are available to girls beginning on Friday morning at 9 a.m. and close at midnight on Sunday. Girls should complete it at their convenience. The workshop should take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.

Who: All Levels Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org Cost: $12/per session Where: Virtual

Workshop Date GS Level

Democracy for Daisies Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. D Democracy for Brownies Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. B Democracy for Juniors Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. J Democracy for Cadettes Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. C Democracy for Seniors Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. S Democracy for Ambassadors Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. A Democracy for Daisies: Do you know what the word “government” means? It’s a big word for something important! When a group of people live together–in a town, city, state, or country–they follow rules. These rules, and the people who make the rules, are called the government. By completing this badge, girls will learn about the different types of government. Democracy for Brownies: Did you know that the president of the United States is only one part of the government? In this country, lots of people work together to decide what rules are made and how they are followed. All those people make up our government. By completing this badge, girls will learn about the different types of government and the three branches of government. Democracy for Juniors: What do you think of when you hear the word “government”? Do you think of the president? The Supreme Court? Congress? All of these are part of the United States government–but your city or town has a government too. Your city, state, and country government all work together. By completing this badge, girls will know more about how their government works–from their town or city to the whole country. Democracy for Cadettes: Whether you realize it or not, you probably have some political issues you’re passionate about. Maybe you’re determined to spread the word about climate change, or maybe you want to improve the lives of your city’s homeless veterans. If you want to make a difference, start by fully understanding how your government works. Informed citizens are change makers! By completing this badge, girls will learn how each branch works and how they work together. Democracy for Seniors: How much do you know about how your government works? In one 2019 survey, only 39 percent of adults were able to name all three branches of government. By completing this badge, you’ll learn all about those branches–and more! Democracy for Ambassadors: As a Girl Scout Ambassador, you’re so close to being old enough to vote–if you’re not there already! The right to vote is one of the most important rights given to American citizens, and it’s now extra important for you to be informed about your government and the officials you’ll help elect. Find out everything you can in this badge–then get out there and vote!

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: Online When: Jan. 30, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $5/person Contact: jforde@sjgs.org

Juniors 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: Online When: Feb. 13, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $5/person Contact: jforde@sjgs.org

This award is for girls who would like to mentor a Daisy, Brownie, Junior or Cadette group outside of the camp experience. If you’ve completed ninth grade, you’re eligible to earn this award. This leadership course completes one of the requirements of this award.

Who: ⓢⓐ, grades 10 - 12 Where: Virtual When: Jan. 8, 1 – 5 p.m. Cost: $7/girl Contact: jforde@sjgs.org

Program Aide training

Program Aide is a teen mentoring award for Cadettes, and Program Aides are in high demand. Program Aides work with younger girls in a variety of settings from day camps to Community or council events. If you are interested in a leadership experience specifically designed for working with younger Girls Scouts, this is for you!

Who: ⓒ When: Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 26, April 30 or May 21, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Where: Girl Scout Center, Houston Cost: $18/girl Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org

Songs and Games in the online community!

https://community.gssjc.org/Community/home?tid=30&pid=296

Songs and games have been a part of Girl Scouting for over a century. Did you know you can find a collection of some favorite songs and games in the Online Community, including the GSSJC camp songs! This site includes more than just the lyrics; be sure to click on the song titles to hear the song being sung - or, in some cases, to watch a video with the hand motions!

Any Requests? Trying to remember the words to that song you learned at camp a few years ago? Or that game you played at Adult Weekend? If you would like us to add any particular songs or games to this page, or if you (or your troop) are interested in recording songs, drop a note on the discussion page, or email customerservice@sjgs.org!

GSSJC Gay Straight Alliance Interest Group for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors

GSSJC's Gay-Straight Alliance serves to empower and educate scouts surrounding LGBTQ+ issues. We will lead inclusive, engaging, and educational programming to support LGBTQ+ Girl Scouts as well as girls and leaders who want to learn more about being allies. This could include a History of Pride patch, troop leader training and teaching Girl Scouts how to confront homophobia.

If this group interests you, we would love to have you! Gold Award Girl Scout Liv Rubenstein, the program’s creator, has a wonderful vision for this new interest group and we would love for you to join. If you are interested please contact jforde@sjgs.org. We hope to see you at our next meeting. Sensitive issue permission form is required from parent.

Cookie College

Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Are you thinking of creating your own business in the future? Do you have a creative and exciting business idea that you’d like to bring to life? You’re invited to dive into the world of entrepreneurship through completion of these workshops. Create your own business plan and get started on your way to entrepreneurship and earn a badge while you’re at it!

Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org

Workshop Date and Time GS Level Price Location

Cookie College January 22, 10 a.m. – noon ⓓⓑ $12 PP

Cookie College

January 22, 1 – 3 p.m. ⓓⓑ $12 PP Cookie College January 23, 10 a.m. – noon ⓙⓒ $12 PP Cookie College Rally in Box-Virtual January 23, 2 – 3 p.m. All Levels $12 Virtual

Cookie College: Use your entrepreneurial skills to set yourself up for success during the upcoming cookie season.

Cookie College Rally in Box-Virtual: Calling all registered Girl Scouts! Troops and IRGs are invited to participate in our Cookie College-In-A-Box Rally! It’s time to get excited about cookies! Use your entrepreneurial skills to set yourself up for success during the upcoming cookie season. Attend the virtual livestream of the Cookie College Rally where girls will get the chance to complete two activities virtually while getting pumped to sell cookies in the upcoming cookie season.

Regions are the foundation for locally delivered Girl Scout programs that support and serve Cadette, Senior and Ambassador girls, both those currently engaged as well as new girls looking for an opportunity to connect into the amazing experiences Girl Scouts has to offer.

Who: ⓒⓢⓐ Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org

Activity Title Activity Description Where When Host Region Cost Level

Cadette Business Plan Badge Workshop Cadette Financing My Dreams Badge Workshop Mission Sisterhood Journey Workshop for Seniors

Cadette Screenwriter and Senior Novelist Badge Workshop Senior Financing My Future Badge Workshop

Cadette Media Journey Learn the steps to creating your own business plan and how to write an effective business plan for your business Find out how to research and brainstorm your dream job. Girls will then use what they learned to present their plan for their dream future. Girls will learn the importance of sisterhood in their lives. Topics including friendships, self-esteem, body image, nurturing themselves and each other, the importance of diversity in friendships and networking will be covered. The girls will do fun activities, crafts, make food and watch a movie! Are you ready to write the new great American novel or script for the latest blockbuster movie? Learn about what it takes to be a great writer from a local professional. Get ready to plan your future by learning about finances while earning the Senior Financing My Future badge! Girls will find out how to research and brainstorm personal goals and dreams. Then girls will use what they learned to present their plan for a dream continued educational experience. Cadettes are invited to join Region 3 to participate in discussion, activities, and view videos related to media. Girls will learn how the media can be an influence in their everyday lives. Virtual Jan 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 4 $6/girl, free for adults C

Virtual Jan 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 4 $6/girl, free for adults C

Kirksey Architecture, Houston Jan 22, 1 – 9 p.m. 14 $25/ girl, $8/ adult S

Spring Creek BBQ, Humble Jan 22, 3 – 6 p.m.

Virtual Jan 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 6 $10/ girl, free for adults 4 $6/girl, free for adults C

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Virtual March 26, 2 – 8 p.m. 3 $15/ girl, free for adults C

Senior Science of Style Badge Workshop

Volunteer-InTraining (VIT) Seniors are invited to join Region 3 to learn the science behind make-up, perfume, fashion fabrics, moisturizers, and body lotion. Girls will then get to create a sample of their own products Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Houston April 23, 10 a.m. – noon

This award is for girls who would like to mentor a Daisy, Brownie, Junior or Cadette group outside of the camp experience. This virtual leadership course completes one of three requirements of this award: 1. Find an adult Mentor 2. VIT Training 3. Create and implement a journey project Virtual March 20, 1 – 5 p.m. 3 $15/ girl, free for adults S

4 $7/girl, free for adults SA

Are you interested in learning how money works? Do you enjoy learning about what money can be used for, what budgets are and how to make more money? You’re invited to dive into the world of financial literacy through completion of these workshops. Create your own budget and earn badges! Except for the First National Girl Scout Bank**, these workshops are self-paced. They are available to girls beginning on Friday morning at 9 a.m. and close at midnight on Sunday. Girls should complete it at their convenience. The workshop should take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.

Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org

Workshop Date and Time

GS Level Price Location

First National Girl Scout Bank Jan. 19 – Feb. 9, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. ⓙⓒ $49 Virtual** Brownie Philanthropist Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓑ $10 Virtual Daisy Money Counts Leaf Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓓ $5 Virtual Cadette Comparison Shopping Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓒ $10 Virtual Junior Savvy Shopper Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓙ $10 Virtual Brownie Money Manager Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓑ $10 Virtual Daisy Making Choices Leaf Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓓ $5 Virtual Junior Business Owner Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓙ $10 Virtual Senior Buying Power Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓢ $10 Virtual

Daisy Making Choices: There are things we need and there are things we want. Both cost money! Lets find out the difference.

Daisy Money Counts: Daisies, did you know that you can use money to buy things such as a new toy or new books? Did you also know that you can use money to help people too? Find out all about money. Earn your Daisy "Money Count's" leaf.

Brownie Philanthropist Badge Workshop: Girl Scouts make the world a better place. One way to do that is to make sure everyone's basic needs are met. In this badge, girls will explore basic human needs and how they can be philanthropists.

Brownie Money Manager: Money helps us buy things we need, like food and clothes. Money also helps us buy things that we want like video games and movie tickers! Learn the difference between wants and needs in this badge.

Junior Business Owner: Do you have a passion for fashion? Are you kooky about cooking? Or maybe you’re just wild about animals. With this badge, you'll find out that it’s possible to turn something you love into a successful business!

Junior Savvy Shopper Badge Workshop: Food and water, clean clothes, a place to live are things everyone needs. A closet full of shoes, a new desk, tickets to a movie are things people want. Girls will investigate why they want what they want, learn to decide what to buy and find out what makes people happy with that they buy. First National Girl Scout Bank for Juniors and Cadettes: Girls will serve on the Board of Directors of First National Girl Scout Bank. Working together virtually, Girl Scouts will create a virtual community and work together to run the bank. As members of the Directorate, Girl Scouts will also learn how to run a business successfully. **This session meets for one hour a week for 4 weeks.

Cadette Comparison Shopping Badge Workshop: From cardigans to cars, you can buy just about everything online these days. Although online shopping is convenient, there are certain things to know so you can make sure that you’re paying a fair price and don’t fall victim to fraud.

Senior Buying Power: It might be tomorrow, it might be a year from now, someday you will want to make a big purchase that you’ll end up paying for over time. By earning this badge, you'll understand the long-term impact of making a big purchase and how you need to be prepared to keep paying for it long after you’ve started to use it.

Senior Financing My Future Badge Workshop: High School graduation may seem a long way off, but this is actually the perfect time to start thinking about what kind of further education you want. Why? Because whether you want to go to a university, community college, or vocational school, your education will cost money.

Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Are you thinking of creating your own business in the future? Do you have a creative and exciting business idea that you’d like to bring to life? You’re invited to dive into the world of entrepreneurship through completion of these workshops. Create your own business plan and get started on your way to entrepreneurship and earn a badge while you’re at it!

These workshops are self-paced. They are available to girls beginning on Friday morning at 9 a.m. and close at midnight on Sunday. Girls should complete it at their convenience. The workshop should take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.

Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org

Workshop Date and Time GS Level Price Location

Daisy Cookie Goal Setter Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓓ $12 Virtual Brownie My Cookie Customers Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓑ $12 Virtual Junior My Cookie Team Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓙ $12 Virtual Cadette My Cookie Venture Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓒ $12 Virtual Senior My Cookie Network Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓢ $12 Virtual Cadette Business Creator Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓒ $13 Virtual Brownie Budding Entrepreneur Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓑ $13 Virtual Daisy Toy Business Designer Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓓ $10 Virtual Junior Business Jumpstart Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓙ $13 Virtual Senior Business Startup Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓢ $13 Virtual Ambassador Entrepreneur Accelerator Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓐ $13 Virtual

Daisy Toy Designer Badge Workshop: An entrepreneur is someone who comes up with new ways to solve problems and creates a business. They might improve something that already exists or make something new. Girls will learn all about what it takes to be an entrepreneur. After completing all course requirements, girls will earn the Daisy Toy Designer badge.

Daisy Cookie Goal Setter: Daises did you know that when you sell Girl Scout Cookies, you are running your own business? Through your participation in the cookie sales, you get to work with your Girl Scout troop to decide how you will use your money. By completing all the requirements of this badge, girls will learn how to set goals that they can share with real customers.

Brownie My Cookie Customers: Brownies did you know that part of your cookie business is meeting customers? In this badge workshop, girls will learn about the various girl scout cookies, handling money, how to get new customers and keep them coming back!

Brownie Budding Entrepreneur Badge Workshop: An entrepreneur is someone who finds ways to help people and solve problems. They are curious about how things work and see each setback as a chance to make things better. After completing all course requirements girls will earn the Brownie Budding Entrepreneur Badge.

Junior Business Jumpstart Badge Workshop: Every entrepreneur starts with an idea! Ideas can come from observing your surroundings and being curious how things work. After completing all course requirements, girls will earn the Junior Business Jumpstart Badge.

Junior My Cookie Team: Juniors do you know the secret to a successful business? Its Teamwork! Everyone on a team has different skills and ideas to offer. By completing all the steps to this badge, girls will learn how to work with their Girl Scout group to meet their goals and most importantly, have fun! Cadette My Cookie Venture: It takes a lot of planning to run your Girl Scout Cookie business. First things first, you’ll have to start by expanding your knowledge of your business resources and customers. By completing this badge girls will think about how much time they can devote to their sales goals. Girls will create a business plan that will guide them to their most successful cookie season ever!

Cadette Business Creator badge Workshop: Entrepreneurs are innovative problem solvers. They know how to collaborate and get critical feedback to make their ideas even better. Girls will become business creators and learn the skills they need for success in life. Girls will earn the Cadette Business Creator Badge.

Senior My Cookie Network: Your network consists of the connections you make through your Girl Scout Cookie business. It includes your team, your customers, and the people around you who support your business. By completing this badge, girls will find out how to use their network to strengthen their customer base and take their business to the next level.

Senior Business Startup: Do you have an idea for a product, service, or technology that you can turn into a business? Even if you do not, you can learn the skills to find and develop an idea. Entrepreneurs start with a process that explores the possibilities of their idea. They often fail before they succeed and use failure as an important tool to learn and improve.

Ambassador Entrepreneur Accelerator Badge Workshop: What makes an entrepreneur successful? Vision, passion, flexibility and a willingness to rake risks. Perhaps every entrepreneur sees every setback as an opportunity for improvement. In this badge, girls will think and act like an entrepreneur as they bring their business vision to life, learn to work as part of a team and motivate people to take a chance on them. After completing all the badge steps, girls will earn the Entrepreneur Accelerator badge.