Find tips and resources for safe virtual meetings.
Working Together to Keep Our Girl Scout Community Safe

Updated: 12/10/20
On November 16, the State of California moved Orange County back
into the Purple Tier on the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy due to
the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the county. In line with
state guidelines for businesses within the Purple Tier, all GSOC
in-person troop and service unit activities must be moved to virtual
effective immediately. All troop reservations scheduled for GSOC
Program Centers or Activity Centers will be on hold until we move into
a less restrictive tier. The Girl Scout Shop at our Irvine
Headquarters will remain open at 20 percent capacity and continue
curbside pick up. Individual families may continue to participate in
Girl Scout activities as a single-family unit.
We understand that this news is disappointing, but we are confident that Girl Scouts and their families will continue to safely stay connected to each other and all that Girl Scouts has to offer in the safest way possible at this time. We thank all our members for doing their part to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Please read our FAQ for additional guidance or contact us at customercare@girlscoutsoc.org. We're here for you.
If you have an urgent concern that needs immediate response, please call (949) 461-8800 and follow the prompts to reach the manager on call.
Tools and Resources to Help Leaders with Virtual Meetings
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Troop Leader Blueprint
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Virtual Meeting Playbook
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Virtual Troop Guide
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Virtual Troop Meeting Activities
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Zoom Licenses
Permitted Activities by County Risk Level
According to the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy each county is assigned one of four colored County Risk Levels: Purple, Red, Orange and Yellow. Orange County is currently identified at a widespread Purple risk level.
County Risk Level | Multi-Household: Troop | Multi-Household: Service Unit | Individual
Household | Program
& Activity Centers |
---|---|---|---|---|
Widespread Many non-essential indoor business operations are closed | Virtual only | Virtual only | Virtual In-person Outdoors | Program
Centers-closed Activity Centers-open with modifications (no in-person activities) |
Substantial Some non-essential indoor business operations are closed | Virtual In-person, limited to 14 girls and 2 adults, with modifications | Virtual In-person, limited to 15 adults, with modifications | Virtual In-person Outdoors In-person following all CDC and GSUSA safety guidelines | Program Centers – open Activity Centers-open with modificationsActivity Centers-open with modifications |
Moderate Some indoor business operations are open with modification | Virtual In-person, modifications and aligned with CDC guidelines | Virtual In-person, with modifications and aligned with CDC guidelines | Virtual In-person following all CDC and GSUSA safety guidelines | Program
Centers-open Activity Centers-open with modifications |
Minimal Most indoor business operations are open with modifications | Virtual In-person, with modifications, and aligned with CDC guidelines | Virtual In-person, with modifications, and aligned with CDC guidelines | Virtual In-person following all CDC and GSUSA safety guidelines | Program Centers-open Activity Centers-open with modifications |
Updates on Girl Scouts of
Orange County Closures
- In line with the guidelines for businesses in county’s within the Purple Tier, all in-person troop and service unit activities must be conducted virtually until Orange County moves to a less restrictive tier.
- Girl Scouts of Orange County's Program Centers and mall Activity Centers are closed for troop meetings and activities. Our Activity Center at the Shops of Mission Viejo will remain open for GSOC staff to conduct business operations.
- The Girl Scout Shop at our Irvine Headquarters will remain open at 20 percent capacity and continue curbside pick up. Individual families may continue to participate in Girl Scout activities as a single-family unit.
- The majority of council staff are telecommuting during our regular business hours, M-TH from 8AM-6PM. If you need to reach your troop support specialist or a specific member of our team, the best way is by email. For general questions, please contact us at customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
- Find the latest virtual program content and resources at girlscoutsoc.org/athome. Girl Scouts of Orange County also has a robust offering of virtual badge-earning activities at girlscoutsoc.org/events.
COVID-19 FAQs
Have additional questions? Please read our FAQs for additional guidance or contact us
at customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
If you have an urgent concern that needs immediate response, please call (949) 461-8800 and follow the prompts to reach the manager on call. We're here for you!
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