| Participate any way you want – in whatever
activities you choose – by yourself, in a group, with
your family or other adult. Simply put in the required hours
according to your age level and earn the GirlSports 2004 patch.
One additional hour must be spent learning about nutrition and
one hour learning about the health benefits of physical activity.
Use our Girl Scout resources to get additional information,
or design your own fun activities with your Girl Scout leader.
 To
get the greatest health benefit possible, we recommend you
be active for a minimum of 20 minutes each time, three days
a week. Complete the time requirement in any three month period
during the year.
GSSJC offers a wealth of opportunities for girls to participate
in sports and fitness activities. The following are details
about the programs offered and a person to contact for further
information. In addition, each issue of The Golden Link contains
a Program section where details of upcoming offerings are
available.
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 13
to adult can participate in the backpacking program. For more
information contact Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org.
Canoeing: Girls can go troop canoeing at Camps Robinwood
or Agnes Arnold 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
Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or sboyd@sjgs.org.
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 Shannon Riley at 713-292-0233 or sriley@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.
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 Nicole
McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org.
Green Starlettes: 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, Six Flags AstroWorld, and
Council events. For more information contact Shannon Riley
at 713-292-0233 or sriley@sjgs.org.
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
Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@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 Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@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 Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353
or nmcinnes@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,
JAWS weekends (Just Add Wind and Sail), Aquatics weekends
and resident camp. All opportunities are offered at Camp Casa
Mare in Seabrook. For more information contact Sarah Boyd
at 713-292-0353 or sboyd@sjgs.org.
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| Swimming/Swim Strokes: 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 Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or sboyd@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 Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org.
Here is a list of other sporting activities that may assist
you in your planning:
Basketball, Bicycling, Dance/Ballet, Field Hockey, Football,
Track & field, Girlsports Basics, Volleyball, Gymnastics,
Ice Skating, Jogging/Running, Aerobics, Rollerskating, Rollerblading,
Soccer, Softball, Tennis
Time required to earn the patch
Daisy Girl Scout Level -12 hours
Daisy Girl Scout Level -15 hours
Daisy Girl Scout Level -18 hours
Ages 11 - 15 -21 hours
Ages 14-17 -24 hours
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