Each year, Girl Scouts of Northern California appoints two Youth Board Participants to serve on our Board of Directors. For youth currently in grades 9-11, this is an excellent opportunity to take part in council governance, advocate for their peers, and see first-hand how an organization is run. Deadline to Apply: January 17, 2025 As a […]
August 1, 2024, we will be sunsetting the gsCommunity website. This decision was not made lightly, and we are deeply grateful for the connections, adventures, and memories we have shared. Gold Award Resources
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August 1, 2024, we will be sunsetting the gsCommunity website. This decision was not made lightly, and we are deeply grateful for the connections, adventures, and memories we have shared. Silver Award Resources
August 1, 2024, we will be sunsetting the gsCommunity website. This decision was not made lightly, and we are deeply grateful for the connections, adventures, and memories we have shared. Highest Awards Resources Take Action Resources Highest Awards Trailhead Blogs
August 1, 2024, we will be sunsetting the gsCommunity website. This decision was not made lightly, and we are deeply grateful for the connections, adventures, and memories we have shared. Bronze Award Resources
2023 Retired Badges GSUSA will be retiring several art badges from Brownies to Seniors in October 2023 to align and consolidate the badges, so they fall better in line with badge progression. To learn more about what has taken the place of these retired badges and the updated programs check out the VTK Tips-New Badges and […]
Take Action and community service projects are different, but both are essential to Girl Scouting. One focuses on an issue, the other focuses on the need. Take Action projects have the added feature of having sustainable solutions. Whereas community service projects can just be philanthropic actions. The overall effectiveness of a take-action project will be evident when reviewing the […]
Girl Scout Take Action projects to address an issue by tackling the factors that cause or contribute to it. As you may expect, these projects have a far-reaching influence. They’re designed to change something for the better—forever. Projects associated with Journeys and the Highest Awards (the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) are Take Action projects. When Juniors […]
The Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards prove that Girl Scouts have got what it takes to build a better today- And tomorrow. In order to fully support their efforts, the adult advisors in their circle should be sure that they themselves understand the Highest Awards, know how to guide Girl Scouts through their Highest Award Project, and are […]
Girl Scout Take Action projects to address an issue by tackling the factors that cause or contribute to it. As you may expect, these projects have a far-reaching influence. They’re designed to change something for the better—forever. Projects associated with Journeys and the Highest Awards (the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) are Take Action projects. When Juniors […]
While Troop Leaders approve Silver Award projects to start work, Silver Award final reports are approved at the Council level. Girl Scouts must work with their Troop Leader or other adult support to submit their complete report using GSNorCal’s official form. If you wish to preview the final report questions and work on a draft in […]