Council Planned Trips
GSSJC plans trips across the USA and to international destinations.
For more information contact George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313
or gbarrett@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 George Ann Barrett
at 713-292-0313 or gbarrett@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 Melinda Gaskill
at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@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 Shannon Riley
at 713-292-0233 or sriley@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 Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203
or jdeeter@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 Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org.

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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 Melinda Gaskill at
713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org.
Equitation
See Girl Sports for more information.
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.
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.
Green Starlettes Drill Team
See Girl Sports for more information.
(Kappa Delta) Share a Story Program
Write a book, illustrate it, read it to another group, then
donate it! For more information contact the Program Department
at 713-292-0300.
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 Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224
or kelliott@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 Melinda Gaskill
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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 Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269
or sboyd@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
Julie Deeter at 713-292-0203 or jdeeter@sjgs.org.
Our Own Council's
Troop/groups have developed fantastic try-its, badges, and
interest projects to share. For more information contact the
Program Department at 713-292-0300.
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 the Program Department at 713-292-0300.
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. |