About The Trailhead Find a Post Subscribe Write for The Trailhead 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 How to Explore Diverse Media with Your Girl Scout Troop by Carrie Hirsch | Aug 24, 2021 Here are some useful resources for finding age-appropriate diverse books for your Girl Scouts to explore: read more How to Host a Virtual Event for Girl Scout Adult Members by Sheila Pallotta | Jun 1, 2021 Virtual events for adult volunteers are a blast to plan: there are so many experiences you can offer! Learn how. read more How to Plan an Awesome Virtual Event for Your Girl Scouts by Heather Ng | Apr 6, 2021 It just takes a little energy and creativity to find ways to make any virtual event engaging, even for the youngest Girl Scouts. Check out these amazing examples and tips for planning your own event! read more Introducing gsCommunity: An Online Community for GSNorCal Volunteers and Alums by Priti Singh | Oct 19, 2021 An idea is born. 2020—who could have imagined that such a difficult year for the world and our GSNorCal community could open new doors for connection as well. Technology like Zoom, YouTube live, Facebook... read more How to Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community with Your Troop by Jennifer Roper | Jul 20, 2021 As Girl Scouts embark on their journeys as leaders in a diverse world, how can troop leaders empower girls and make the world a better place by celebrating the LGBTQ+ community? read more At-Home Bridging Ideas Your Girl Scouts Will Love by Erica Sutliff | May 4, 2021 Hosting a virtual Girl Scout bridging ceremony is a cinch with these ideas and activities. read more 5 Reasons Your Girl Should Attend GSNorCal’s Virtual Summer Program by Katie Mock (GSNorCal Staff) | Mar 16, 2021 Girl Scout camp is a magical experience. But whether it’s distance, time, money, or even a global pandemic, not everyone can access the summer camp experience. That’s why we created Tajar’s Treehouse, a virtual camp experience for all girls (whether she’s a Girl Scout or not) in Kindergarten through fifth grade. read more Our Place in Space: Space Science Badges for Younger Girl Scouts by Caela Barry | Sep 21, 2021 Whoever we are, wherever we’re from, each of us has our own associations with the Moon, Sun, and stars. Observing the universe around us and making meaning from what we see are a part of being human! read more More Songs Every Girl Scout Should Know by Amanda Chiu | Jul 6, 2021 Girl Scout songs can be brighten almost every Girl Scout scenario with some extra sparkle! Here are five more of our favorites: read more Girl Scout Leader Spotlight: Laura Hansen by Heidi Brehm | Apr 20, 2021 Under Laura’s leadership, Girl Scouts wasn’t about how many badges we earned, it was about the the people we helped, and what we learned about ourselves. read more 4 Tried-and-True Strategies for Virtual Girl Scout Meetings by Eliz Adem (GSNorCal Staff) | Mar 2, 2021 Whether you’re having virtual troop meetings, or meeting in person, there are a few basics required for an excellent Girl Scout troop meeting. These tried-and-true strategies will make all types of online activities fun for kids! read more « Older Entries Contact Us trailhead@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.