Program Activities

Register for program activities online! The Activities and Events Online Registration System (AERS) is a tool for our web visitors to use to register online for Events and for Program activities.

In order to register for any activity, you must have an online account with the Council. If you do not have an account, you may create an online account. Once your account has been created, you will be able to log into this system and register for events, program activities, or training.

You do not need an account to browse the information available on the site.

Aquatics Weekend
Canoeing, sailing, first aid, CPR, swimming, life guarding, and more – summer training at Camp Casa Mare. For more information contact Jana Hale at 713-292-0269 or jhale@sjgs.org.

Baby-sitting Classes
Course designed to teach girls how to handle emergencies, prevent accidents, and to instill competent baby-sitting practices. Learn some first aid and rescue breathing skills too. For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org.

Backpacking
Backpacking groups have organized weekend trips on a monthly basis from October to April. Not only is backpacking a great way to keep fit, but it is also a great way for novice backpackers to gain skills and to meet more people who share the same interests and love for the outdoors. Girls age 11 to adult can participate in the backpacking program. For more information contact Rebecca Tirrell at 713-292-0353 or rtirrell@sjgs.org.

Big Boats
Imagine sailing in one of four 22' to 27' sailboats on Galveston Bay! For more information contact Jana Hale at 713-292-0269 or jhale@sjgs.org.

Breast Cancer Awareness
This program facilitates the Heart Pillow Service Project; Patchwork Promise Program Patch (quilting);(and workshops for Cadettes and Seniors on breast health). For more information contact Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org.

Brownie Girl Scout Magic
Plan for a day of simultaneous fun! Set aside a Saturday in November for this magical event. For more information contact Melissa Hardy at 713-292-0376 or mhardy@sjgs.org.

Canoeing
Girls can go troop canoeing at Camps Robinwood or Agnes Arnold or Whispering Pines with a certified leader or participate in the Council’s canoeing and paddle stroke workshops. Summer time also brings many canoeing opportunities during Camp Agnes Arnold resident camp. For more information contact Rebecca Tirrell at 713-292-0353 or rtirrell@sjgs.org.

Career/Technology Fairs
Career/Technology Fairs afford girls 11-17 (Cadettes and Seniors) the opportunity to explore the world of work. For more information contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org.

Carousel
Troop camping is such fun at spring and summer Carousel. As you go around Camp Robinwood, girls may participate in activities such as swimming, canoeing, paddle boating, hiking, and possibly even archery! Don't miss this pre-planned event! For more information contact Melissa Hardy at 713-292-0376 or mhardy@sjgs.org.

Conservation
Girls learn about aspects of their environment through troop, group, service unit, and Council events. For more information contact Rebecca Tirrell at 713-292-0353 or rtirrell@sjgs.org.

Council Libraries
Council libraries are filled with books containing fantastic facts, songs, and folklore. For more information contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org.

Council Patch Programs
These patch programs are special recognitions for girls developed when girls, volunteers, or staff members discover areas of interest not included in the Girl Scouts of the USA recognition programs. There are many patches to work on. For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org.

Council Planned Trips
GSSJC plans trips across the USA and to international destinations. For more information contact Melissa Hardy at 713-292-0376 or mhardy@sjgs.org.

Council Puppetry Troupe
GSSJC has puppets and scripts addressing contemporary issues. Girls can bring issues to life while the puppets do the acting. Training includes lip synchronization, gestures, posture, and more. For more information contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org.

Counselor-In-Training (CIT)
GSUSA’s Girl Leadership Project (CIT) encompasses 12 hours of core training, followed by an optional week of internship in a camp setting. For more information contact Trichelle Goins at 713-292-0233 or tgoins@sjgs.org.

Day/Twilight Camps
Make new friends and experience new adventures at camp. Day/twilight camps offer a wide variety of fun activities including earning try-its and badges! For more information contact Jana Hale at 713-292-0269 or jhale@sjgs.org.

Earth Day
Earth Day emphasizes the necessity for the conservation of the world’s natural resources and building solutions to reverse the negative effects of human activities on the earth. For more information contact Rebecca Tirrell at 713-292-0353 or rtirrell@sjgs.org.

Earth Pact
Girls earn try-its and badges at workshops given by a specialty group of girls 11-17 (Cadettes and Seniors) known as Earth PACT (Plant, Animal, Conservation Team). For more information contact Rebecca Tirrell at 713-292-0353 or rtirrell@sjgs.org.

Engineering, Science, Technology Day
Many facilities open their doors to teach girls about science and math during special days for Girl Scouts. For more information contact Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org.

Equitation
There are multiple opportunities for girls of all ages to participate in horse activities. Troops or groups camping at Camps Silver Springs, Agnes Arnold, Robinwood, or Misty Meadows can register for “Weekend Camper Riding” sessions and take a trail ride or work in the ring. Girls 13 years of age or older can become SPURS (Super People Using Riding Skills) and be involved with the equitation program. There are also opportunities during resident camp for third year Brownies-Seniors. For more information contact George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313 or gbarrett@sjgs.org.

Family Camping
Camping can extend to the entire family. Camp Whispering Pines, located in Garrison, has spaces for family campers. For more information contact George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313 or gbarrett@sjgs.org.

First Aid Classes
Safety first--and it starts with knowledge provided by the American Red Cross. For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org.

Fencing
Through a collaboration with the Bayou City Fencing Academy, girls can receive professional instruction on how to master the skills of this exciting sport. Two hour instruction classes can be offered on weekends as well as mid week classes for home schooled girls. For more  information contact Jana Hale at 713-292-0269 or jhale@sjgs.org.

Girl Planning Boards
Girls have a democratic hand in the planning of events that affect them. For more information contact the Program Department at 713-292-0300.

Golf
 In a collaboration with the Girls Golf Club, Girl Scouts have the opportunity each month to try their hand at golfing. Sessions are free of charge and girls learn all the basics from qualified instructors. Girls who have advanced from the basic level will play on course. For more information or contact Jana Hale at 713-292-0269 or jhale@sjgs.org.

Green Starlettes Drill Team
The hugely successful Green Starlettes offer dance clinics for troops and groups as well as opportunities for  individual girls to join the Green Starlettes team. The girls often perform their dance skills at professional events such as half time performances with the Houston Comets and Rockets or at University events,  and Council events. For more information contact Trichelle Goins at 713-292-0233 or tgoins@sjgs.org.

Health Initiatives
Girls explore health topics such as nutrition, physical activity and women's health. Activities focus on emotional, physical and mental health. For more information, contact Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org

High Adventure - Challenge Course
Camp Silver Springs is the location for the Council’s awesome challenge course. You may be flying down the Zip Line, climbing the cargo net or challenging yourself on the pamper pole. It’s a day of challenge and team building for troops or groups aged 12 and up. For more information contact Rebecca Tirrell at 713-292-0353 or rtirrell@sjgs.org.

Indoor Rock Climbing
GSSJC offers Girl Scout Days and “Lock Ins” at Texas Rock Gym located in Clear Lake and Memorial. A fun three hours where girls and leaders can learn the basics of climbing, belaying, and hand and foot techniques and then advance to the more challenging overhangs. For more information contact Jana Hale at 713-292-0269 or jhale@sjgs.org.

Juliette's Tea Party History Event
This event for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts takes girls back to a Victorian-era tea party, with games and activities similar to those Juliette Low would have done with her troop. For more information contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org.

(Kappa Delta) Share a Story Program
Write a book, illustrate it, read it to another group, then donate it! For more information contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org.

Leader-In-Training (LIT)
LIT is a program for older girls. Girls take an active role in all aspects of troop or interest group planning, implementation, and evaluation. For more information contact Trichelle Goins at 713-292-0233 or tgoins@sjgs.org.

Lifeguards
Girls 16 years and older can become certified as a Lifeguard. Camp positions are available during fall, spring, and summer seasons. For more information contact Melissa Hardy at 713-292-0376 or mhardy@sjgs.org.

Mostly Outdoor Little Events (MOLE)
MOLE provide outdoor skills building for you and your Girl Scouts while staying at camp. For more information contact Rebecca Tirrell at 713-292-0353 or rtirrell@sjgs.org.

Our Own Council's
Troop/groups have developed fantastic try-its, badges, and interest projects to share. For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org..

Our Own Troop's
These unique try-its, badges, and interest projects programs can be developed at the troop/group level. They are an excellent motivator and opportunity to organize and learn. For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org.

Parades
Joining in a parade is an American tradition, one that gives Girl Scouts great visibility. For more information contact George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313 or gbarrett@sjgs.org.

Pen Pal Program
Write to your sister troops during the year. Fill out Form F-333 and mail to GSSJC to get started! For more information contact Darlene Wafer at 713-292-0281 or dwafer@sjgs.org.

Photography Workshops
GSSJC has a special photography lab devoted to intensive weekend training at Camp Agnes Arnold. For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org.

Pro Sports
Sport clinics are often organized during the year with various local professional sports teams. Check out future issues of The Golden Link for clinics that may be offered with the Houston Comets, Houston Astros or the Houston Aeros. For more information contact Jana Hale at 713-292-0269 or jhale@sjgs.org.

Quarter Notes
Girls 4th-5th grade. The group meets 4 times a year, learning the great Girl Scout songs and how to harmonize. For more information contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org.

Red Cross Instructors
Training courses are for girls and adults, age 17 and older. Become an instructor in an area where GSSJC needs help:  First Aid, CPR, Baby-sitting, and more.  For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org.

Resident Camps
Camps Agnes Arnold, Casa Mare, and Misty Meadows offer a variety of sessions for Brownie to Senior Girl Scouts. For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org.

Sailing
The sailing program has opportunities for girls to become Mariners (Mariners are girls who have passed the Red Cross Basic Sailing certification) through Instruction weekends, Aquatics weekends and resident camp. All opportunities are offered at Camp Casa Mare in Seabrook. For more information contact Jana Hale at 713-292-0269 or jhale@sjgs.org.

Scholarships
The GSSJC Emerald Circle Merit Scholarship, Elks National Foundation Annual Scholarship, and Statewide Gold Award Scholarship are available to Girl Scout Gold Awardees. For more information contact Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org.

STEM (Science and Technology Program)
Positive, interesting projects offer experiences in math, science, and technology. For more information contact Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org.

SCUBA Diving/Marine Ecology
A new program being developed for girls 11-17 (Cadettes and Seniors). For more information contact Jana Hale at 713-292-0269 or jhale@sjgs.org.

Senior Girl Scout Recognition Event
This annual event recognizes Gold Awardees, graduating Seniors, 10-Year Pin recipients, and the Emerald Circle scholarship recipients. For more information contact Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org.

Senior Senate
Girl Scout Senators meet regularly to develop, promote, administer, and evaluate Girl Scout program opportunities for Girl Scouts in grades 9-12. For more information contact Rebecca Tirrell at 713-292-0353 or rtirrell@sjgs.org.

Service Projects
Service project ideas are printed on the Web at www.gssjc.org and in The Golden Link. For more information contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org.

SPURS (Super People Using Riding Skills)
SPURS is a program designed for seventh through twelfth grade Girl Scouts. Five levels can be achieved by attending and assisting sessions year round at Camp Misty Meadows. For more information contact George Ann Barrett  at 713-292-0313 or gbarrett@sjgs.org.

Statewide Gold Award Ceremony
This is a prestigious event held in Austin to honor the Gold Award and scholarship recipients. For more information contact Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org.

STUDIO 2B Destinations
Individual girls 11-17 can apply for trips to fabulous destinations. National and international opportunities await Girl Scouts and Girl Guides throughout the world. For a list of trips go to  www.studio2b.org under the Escape Section. For more information contact Melissa Hardy at 713-292-0376 or mhardy@sjgs.org.

Swimming/Swim Level Testing
Girls can swim with their troop while camping or they can also sign up for swim stroke workshops offered by the Council to improve their swimming skills. For more information contact Melissa Hardy at 713-292-0376 or mhardy@sjgs.org.

Take Note Council Choir
Girls 11-17 (Cadettes and Seniors) can audition for the choir. The group rehearses monthly and performs at Council and community events. For more information contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org.

Teen Weekend
This fun-filled weekend event is planned by the Senior Senate and held in odd years. For more information contact Rebecca Tirrell at 713-292-0353 or rtirrell@sjgs.org.

Troop Camping
Troop camping requires planning and training. Set a date and fill out a troop camping registration form. For more information contact George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313 or gbarrett@sjgs.org.

University Sports: Local universities such as Rice University or the University of Houston offer clinics for Girl Scouts in a wide variety of sports. Clinics offered during the year include basketball, soccer, volleyball, or softball. For further information contact Melissa Hardy at 713-292-0376 or mhardy@sjgs.org.

World Thinking Day
February 22, the birthday of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, is a special day for girls to think about other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world–with love and friendship. For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org.

For more information on these and other activities, contact programs@sjgs.org.