Girl Scout Leadership Center (GSLC)
Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center (GSLC)
The Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center (GSLC) located in Newport Beach is Orange County’s hub for Girl Scout STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs. Visits to the GSLC provide Orange County Girl Scouts from all cultures and backgrounds extraordinary opportunities to practice leadership the Girl Scout way as they explore exciting 21st Century careers and learn how they can take action to make the world a better place.
Girl Scouts visiting the GSLC also have plenty of opportunities to create lifelong memories -- toasting s’mores on the sprawling patio, renting kayaks, and participating in fun water and sand activities to explore Newport Beach’s beautiful Balboa Peninsula.
Girl Scouts visiting the GSLC also have plenty of opportunities to create lifelong memories -- toasting s’mores on the sprawling patio, renting kayaks, and participating in fun water and sand activities to explore Newport Beach’s beautiful Balboa Peninsula.
Reservation Requests for the Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center are now processed on a first-come, first-served basis via the following email me form: Argyros GSLC Reservation Request. Reservations are limited to GSOC troops. Please note, we are only accepting reservations for the current membership year (Oct 2023-Sept 2024).
The GSLC is now available for recurring troop meetings Mondays - Thursdays, August 1 - June 15. Overnight reservations are limited to a max of 2 consecutive nights per reservation, at a cost of $110 per night. GSOC Staff will contact those with overnight requests to process a 25% deposit payment.
Reservations must be made 60 days in advance. If less than 60 days, contact customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
30 DAY CANCELLATION POLICY: If you need to cancel or reschedule your reservation, please send your request in writing to customercare@girlscoutsoc.org at least 30 days in advance of your original reservation date.
Deposits are non-refundable for all cancellations. Refunds requested after the reservation date will not be granted. Overnight reservation payments are due in full 30 days prior to the reservation. Any payments not completed 30 days prior to reservation may result in a cancellation.
General Information
- 6,122 sq.ft. facility with two large program areas
- INSPIRE™ – Girl Scouts of Orange County’s signature multimedia learning experience where Career Exploration and Take Action come to life
- Water program opportunities, including kayaking
- Kitchen, bathroom, and shower facilities for overnight visits
- 2,000 sq.ft. S'mores patio (complete with gas fire ring)
- Opportunities to explore the Balboa Peninsula
- Opportunities to have life-changing experiences and create lifelong memories
- Day/Overnight Capacity: 25 people per unit*
- Semi-private (two units, INNOVATE & EXPLORE)
- Located in Marina Park, Newport Beach; home of INSPIRE, Girl Scouts of Orange County's signature interactive multi-media program for girls.
*Special accommodations may be arranged for larger groups, inquire within
Girl Scouts of Orange County's Signature Multimedia Program
INSPIRE™, housed exclusively at the Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center (GSLC), is Girl Scouts of Orange County’s signature interactive multimedia program. Through INSPIRE, Girl Scouts of all levels have life-changing opportunities to explore exciting 21st Century careers and learn how to take action on issues they care about, while developing an understanding of the importance and relevance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in their everyday lives.
The Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center is Silver LEED Certified through the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and will feature Girl Scout-created artwork on permanent display depicting the building’s energy efficiencies.
About INSPIRE™ – Housed Exclusively at the GSLC
INSPIRE is Girl Scouts of Orange County’s signature interactive multimedia program. Through INSPIRE, girls have life-changing opportunities to explore exciting 21st Century careers and learn how to take action on issues they care about, while developing an understanding of the importance and relevance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in their everyday lives.
INSPIRE focuses on two key areas of leadership development that are cornerstones of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience - Career Exploration and Take Action. Each 1 ½ hour program introduces girls to inspirational role models on giant 80” television screens who share insights about their own career and leadership paths. Through the INSPIRE program, Girl Scouts embrace their STEM education, expand their capabilities, maximize decision-making, and develop the skills and confidence to become tomorrow’s leaders.
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About our Naming Donor – Julia Argyros
“An investment in Girl Scouts is an investment in our future. Girls and young women visiting this first-of-its-kind Leadership Center will quickly learn that there are no boundaries for what they can do.” -Julia Argyros, Philanthropist and Community Leader, Argyros Family Foundation
The Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center is named in honor of philanthropists and community leaders Julia and George Argyros, whose family contributed a historic and transformational $2.5M gift to bring Girl Scouts of Orange County's vision for the Leadership Center to life. The Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center develops new generations of female leaders by providing Orange County’s 20,000 Girl Scouts and 13,000 volunteers and adult members a safe, state-of-the-art learning environment where girls embrace challenges, expand their world by exploring 21st century careers, engage in take action projects that have a sustainable impact, explore the waterfront surroundings, and create lifelong memories.
Julia and George Argyros have long been respected pillars of the Orange County business and philanthropic communities, donating time, wisdom and money to causes close to their hearts, including health care, education, conservation, youth, and the arts. Their philanthropy is focused on supporting leading institutions making lasting contributions to the quality of life in the community about which they care so deeply.
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