Date: Sat Jan 11, 9:00 AM PST - Sat Jan 11, 12:00 PM PST
Category:
- Life Skills
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, come learn about U.S. Flag protocol and see what the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Color Guard program is. Learn the basics of Color Guard duty. Review flag ceremonies, including parade marching, the history and legacy of the American Flag, how to respectfully retire a flag and much more. Meet new friends and learn how to join the official Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Color Guard. This hands-on program is open to girls interested in U.S. flag history and is a prerequisite for year-round color guard experiences coordinated through our council.
Program facilitated by: GSHCC Volunteer Trainer
- Every training is a great opportunity for Girl Scout Adults to learn how to facilitate future trainings for your Service Unit. Please contact GirlVoice@girlscoutshcc.org if you are interested in shadowing this training to learn how to facilitate it. To learn more about events for CSA level Girl Scouts, use this link to join the GSHCC Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Hub on Rallyhood: https://rallyhood.com/36399
Program Fee: $5 for girl members.
Program includes: In-person, active instruction, all needed materials and a space for Girl Scouts to learn new skills and make new friends. Training bar, Color Guard Handbook and certificate of completion is included.
Supplies Needed:
- Water bottle
- Nut-free snack (optional)
- Dress in comfortable clothes and bring layers, this is an inside/outside event. (We cannot always control the temperature at our sites)
- Fun Attitude
General Location: Merced, CA.
- Exact address can be found in your MYGS after registering for the event.
Adult Supervision: Supervision is provided by GSHCC Staff or Adult Volunteer Trainers.
- At every training we need to ask one or two adults to stay to maintain safety ratios.
- Adults who are interested in learning to teach this training are encouraged to stay and learn. Adults do not need to register for the event.
- Girls who are dropped off for the training will need to bring their signed permission form and Girl Emergency Health Form.
Registration: A minimum of 10 registered participants are required to hold this event. In the event that the minimum is not met, you will be notified before the event date, and a full refund will be processed.
Media Release Disclaimer: There may be photos or video taken during this event. By registering for this event, you give permission for GSHCC and GSHCC program partners to use photos/videos of your girl to promote Girl Scouts. If you would like to opt out of photographs/videos, please notify staff at event check-in.
Information Letter: Once you have registered you can find the information letter by logging in to your My Account, go to My Events and select the event. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the information letter under Additional Documentation. An e-mail will be sent out 1 week before the scheduled event with the information letter for the event. If you register after this time, you will need to go through your My Account to get the information letter or reach out to customer care.
Not a member? Join now and save! Become a member before registering for this event to take advantage of our member pricing, plus save on other GSHCC events for the rest of the year! A Girl Scout membership is $25 a year. A membership year runs from October to September.
Troop Treasure: After registering, please follow the instructions on this form to pay with Troop Treasure.
Cancellations:
- If the activity requires a deposit, deposits are non-refundable.
- Refunds will not be given for in person activities or training fees of $5 and less.
- All other
activities will be processed as follows:
- 21 calendar days before the activity - 100%
- 12-20 calendar days before the activity - 50%
- 11 or fewer calendar days before the activity - No refunds
Once in a while, GSHCC may have to cancel an event. In the event
that Girl Scouts Heart of Central California finds it necessary to
cancel an activity or training, all troops/groups or individuals
having submitted registrations and payments will receive a full
refund.
Note: In the event of extenuating
circumstances such as illnesses, deaths in the immediate family and
other catastrophic events, GSHCC will consider refunds on a
case-by-case basis.
All refund requests should be submitted in
writing to Customer Care.
