Have you ever wondered what it would be like
to be rich? To own a herd of horses or a bunch of sailboats?
How about having a lot of beautiful property, including 8
camps? What would it be like to have many friends from all
over the council? How fun would it be to step out and try
new and exciting things that your troop or family may not
be interested in? As a member of the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
Council you are rich in opportunities!
How, you ask? You can simply join one of our many Special
Interest Groups. GSSJC
has a variety of Interest Groups which are fun, exciting,
and challenging – representing a variety of opportunities
for you no matter what your age.
These opportunities are planned and led by the volunteers
and staff of the GSSJC
Program Department. The program coordinator is volunteer Marion
Hazen and the program director is Linda Pau.
Listed here is a sample of GSSJC
Interest Groups.
 Backpacking:
Backpacking groups have organized weekend trips on
a monthly basis from October to August. 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
through adults 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, Whispering Pines and Agnes Arnold with a
certified leader or participate in the Council’s canoeing
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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.
 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 have priority placement for “Weekend Camper
Riding” sessions and can take a trail ride or work in
the ring. However, girls do not have to be camping to ride.
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.
 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 at professional events such as half time
performances with the Houston Comets and Rockets or at University
events, as well as Council events.
For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224
or kelliott@sjgs.org.
Puppetry Troupe: GSSJC
has lifesized puppets and scripts addressing contemporary
issues. Girls can illustrate these issues 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.
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, SOS (Sailing on Saturday and Sailing
on Sunday), Aquatics weekends and resident camp. All opportunities
are offered at Camp Casa Mare in Seabrook.
For more information contact Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or
sboyd@sjgs.org.
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 Shutterbugs:
Shutterbugs is a special interest group for girls
in grades 7-12 who want to learn composition of photography,
creativity, and how to develop their own pictures in a dark
room. In the future, these girls might be a part of a group
that supports the Communications Department, taking pictures
in their troop, service unit, or at council events. These
girls might also help teach photography to other girls.
For more information contact Kathy Elliott at 713-292-0224
or kelliott@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.
Quarter Notes Chorus
Girls 4th and 5th grade are invited to join the chorus. 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.
Feel free to call on any on the contacts for more information.
Also, each issue of The Golden Link contains a large
variety of additional program opportunities in the Program
section. The Council Web site, www.gssjc.org, lists current
offerings under the Council Information Network (CIN). The
world is your oyster, or your horse, or your sailboat...or...you
get the picture!
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