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Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center

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. 

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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 one overnight and one day use per troop, per membership year. Please note, we are only accepting reservations for the current membership year (Oct 2022-Sept 2023).

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Planning a visit or interested in learning more about the GSLC? Check out our pages for Troop Leaders, Parents, Alumnae & Donors, and Community Members.

>>  TROOP LEADERS

>>  PARENTS

>>  ALUMNAE & DONORS

>>  COMMUNITY MEMBERS

GSLC Features:

  • 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

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.

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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.

  

About our Naming Donor – Julia Argyros

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 “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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Interested in Building on the GSLC's Legacy?

Supporters of the Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center provide girls with life-changing opporunities to broaden their horizons through program experiences they won’t find anywhere else and help them develop confidence and skills vital to succeed in life.

Become A Sponsor
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Girl Scouts of Orange County has launched a comprehensive campaign to raise $5M by the end of 2018 to offset the construction costs of building our new 6,000-square-foot Leadership Center, develop STEM-related programming, and establish an endowment that will help maintain the operation costs into the future and ensure the continuation of this enriching experience for all Orange County Girl Scouts. Funding is vital and allows us to keep the Leadership Center’s programs and tools relevant and current as technologies continue to advance.

We send our heartfelt thanks to all those who have already supported this special endeavor and hope to inspire others to give a generous gift that will have a lasting impact on the future of Orange County’s Girl Scouts.

For more information, please contact Barbara Powers at bpowers@girlscoutsoc.org or 949-461-8814.

Become a Program Provider
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“We have worked with the Girl Scouts of Orange County for years now, educating Troops who have come out whale watching with us and getting them excited about our oceans. We absolutely love it!” - Jessica Roame, Marine Education Specialist for Newport Landing Whale Watching

By connecting with Girl Scouts of Orange County, you link your business to a cause that yields exponential benefits through the development of our community’s future leaders. Your support helps ensure that Orange County’s 20,000 Girl Scouts and the 13,000 volunteers and adult members who support them have the resources they need to realize their dreams. Collaborating with Girl Scouts of Orange County offers your brand increased visibility through GSOC’s recognition of your company’s involvement. Partners also have opportunities to leverage their Girl Scout partnership with their stakeholders.

Share your knowledge and expertise through Partnership Opportunities such as:

▪ Field Trips ▪ Organization Tours ▪ Events & Activities for Girl Scout Members and Families ▪ Volunteer Opportunities ▪ Community Service Opportunities ▪ STEM Education ▪ Badge Workshops ▪ Keynote Speakers ▪ Discounts for Girl Scout Members ▪ And More!

Click here to Learn more and contact program@girlscoutsoc.org to request a Program Proposal form.

 

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