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The Trailhead Share Your Story Find a Post Badges & Awards Girl Scout Gold Award Camp & Outdoors Ceremonies & Celebrations Cookie & Fall Product Program Community Service Ideas & Inspiration STEM Travel & Adventure Troop Management New Troop Leaders Older Girls Training & Resources Volunteer Toolkit Working With Parents Younger Girls Write for The Trailhead Select Page Welcome to GSNorCal’s Culture Code Lab! ? by Tara Brewster | Nov 15, 2022 read more Creating a Fun (and Realistic!) Schedule for your Girl Scout Year by Heather Ng | Sep 27, 2022 Have you ever gotten to the point in your Girl Scout year where you realize you’re a bit overwhelmed and can’t believe you signed up for this job? read more Silver Award Spotlight: Bridging the Civics Gap with Civics Pro by Virgina Glock | Aug 16, 2022 No matter where you stand politically, in order to be an active engaged citizen, it’s important to understand the basics of government. According to the Nation’s Report Card , only 24 percent of eighth-graders are proficient in civics , and, per the Annenberg Public Policy Center, only two in five American adults can name all three branches of government. read more Celebrating Juneteenth and the African Diaspora with Girl Scouts by Milan Scott-Dunham | Jul 19, 2022 read more Supporting Gender-Expansive Girl Scouts by Melanie Bleyler | Jun 14, 2022 I didn’t know when I started volunteering that my troop contained queer and gender-expansive youth, or that learning to provide a safe space for them would be part of my work as a troop leader. The journey that my Troop and I have been on has only expanded my love of being their Troop Leader. read more Girl Scout Alum Trailblazer: Michele Gee by Tiffany Eng | May 24, 2022 It’s no surprise that Bay Area Girl Scout alum Michele Gee has pursued a career making our world a better place. After reading about her in a recent profile by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, we were eager to reach out and ask her to reflect on her years as a Girl Scout. We also wanted to hear more about her experience leading people and programs for the most visited unit of the National Park Service in the country, and the largest urban park in the world. read more How Girl Scouting Supports Her Mental Health by Molly Conway | May 3, 2022 May is Mental Health Month, which is a great reason to discuss some of the ways that Girl Scouting can cultivate mental health for girls and the adults they grow up to be. read more Help Your Girl Scout Troop Discover New Interests with Special Guests by Tiffany Eng | Mar 15, 2022 My go-to super-leader strategy is: The Special Guest. I love to invite women from the community (and beyond) who have a connection to our current badgework or troop activities to visit virtually or in-person and talk about their work. read more Black History Month: Celebrating Josephine Baker, a model of Girl Scout Values by Shawun Anderson | Feb 28, 2022 To celebrate Black History month, we’d like to talk a little bit about Josephine Baker and her amazing life. Although she wasn’t a Girl Scout, Baker was an incredible woman who perfectly exemplified what it means to be a Girl Scout: honest, friendly, helpful, courageous, and being responsible for what one says or does. read more Lunar New Year Cookie Tips: Advice from a Special Girl Scout Guest by Tiffany Eng | Feb 1, 2022 I was inspired to reach out and invite Alicia after seeing her gorgeous Instagram photos of custom fortune cookies created just for the Lunar New Year. Who better to motivate the girls during cookie season than a professional cookie entreprenHER with her own online storefront? read more Celebrating Winter Holidays with Your Girl Scout Troop by Tara Brewster | Dec 14, 2021 Winter holidays can be a great opportunity to learn about different cultures and traditions. Here are some ideas for fun and respectful ways to explore these celebrations! read more How to Support Indigenous Communities While Giving Thanks by Herna Cruz-Louie | Nov 23, 2021 Is it okay for me and my loved ones to give thanks on what many Indigenous and Native American People consider to be a day of mourning? The answer is yes—and as a Girl Scout leader, I also commit to do the work of supporting Indigenous and Native American communities using Girl Scouts of Northern California’s Culture Code for Equity & Belonging: read more « Older Entries Contact Us marketing@gsnorcal.org About Girl Scouts of Northern California The Trailhead is managed by Girl Scouts of Northern California. We’re 73,000 strong—44,000 girls and 29,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world. To learn more, join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit www.gsnorcal.org . 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