Paperwork needed:

1. Special Activity Form filed (either mailed or dropped off) with Deborah Wilson
2. Parent Permission for Girl Scout Outing one per girl signed by parent and in possession of the leader.
3. Girl Health History Record in possession of leader and driver (if applicable).
4. Not necessary but nice, Community Service Project Report and News Release

Places to go:

To Make things:

• Ceramic Zone (Redlands) - paint ceramics - group rates - 1-2 hour trip - 335-5990 Reservation required.
• Home Depot (Redlands) - wood crafts - call for craft schedule - 748-0505

Tours:

• Redlands Cyclery (Redlands) - bicycle repair/maintenance - 792-2444
• Redlands Daily Facts (Redlands) - newspaper production - 793-3221
• Reptile Tribe (Redlands) - reptile dealer/animal demonstration - 798-7800
• UCR Botanical Gardens (Riverside) call UCR for hours of operation - 951-784-6962
• Bracken Bird Farm (Redlands) - animal demonstration/tour - 792-5735
• Martha Green's Doughlectibles Bakery Tour (Redlands) - 798-7321
• Logan's Candy Store (Ontario) Candycane demonstration - 984-5410 - due to the popularity of this event groups are picked to attend through a lottery. Call store for details.
• Nestle Distribution Center (Mira Loma) - tour of warehouse etc., - 360-7200 Recommended for 3rd year Brownies and up.
• Police and Fire Dept. Tours - call station in your locale
• Edward-Dean Museum (Beaumont/Cherry Valley) - 951-845-2626 call for exhibit info.
• Lake Arrowhead Children's Museum (Lake Arrowwhead) - 336-3093
• Mousely Museum of Natural History (Yucaipa) - 790-3163
• San Bernardino County Museum (Redlands) - 307-2669

Nature/Hikes: (check Safetywise for Hiking standards)

• Oak Glen apple picking (Oak Glen) many apple farms to choose from.
• Los Rios Ranch (Oak Glen) The Wildlands Conservancy - 39611 Oak Glen Rd. 797-1005 - weekends 9AM- 4:30 PM - Hike through orchards, oak woodlands, next to stream and pond, wetlands. Handicap and children friendly.-U-pick apples and U-press cider.
• Forest Falls Hike to the Falls (Forest Falls)
• Indian Canyons (Palm Springs) Explore any of the 4 canyons, Andreas, Palm, Taquitz or Murray, numerous foot and equestrian trails, ranger led tours, waterfalls.- open year round 8am - 5pm.-nominal fee - 760-323-6018
• Redlands Heritage Trails ~ Redlands Conservancy Project
• Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area (south of Hesperia) - Spring and Summer - camping, biking, hiking, swimming (check with park office for availability of a certified lifeguard). Winter- bald eagle watching. - 760-389-2281
• Big Bear Discovery Center (Big Bear) 866-3437 - visitor center and educational facility, can obtain adventure passes, hiking info and maps of forest roads and self guided trails.

Just for Fun:

• Live Oak Pumpkin Patch and farm (Yucaipa) - 795-8733
• Rainforest Café (Ontario Mills Mall) - 941-7979 ext.125 - fun for lunch or dinner - group rates available and party packages.
• Great Y Circus (Redlands) - performances in May of each year - 798-9622 ext. 205
• Metrolink to Olvera S.t in Los Angeles (catch the train in San Bernardino or Riverside) 1(800)371-5465 call for schedule and attractions booklet or www.metrolinktrains.com
• Catalina Island (out of Long Beach or San Pedro) Reservations for the Catalina Express Boat to Catalina: 1-800-481-3470. This is an expensive trip, but lots of fun and a good way to use cookie money. While you're there go on a Glass bottom boat, shop, go on an island tour, lots to do.
• Whale Watching through Spirit Cruises 310-548-8080
• Lifehouse Theatre (Redlands) - call 335-3037 for schedule of plays and musicals.
• Candlelight Pavillion (Claremont) - Dinner Theatre - call 626-1254 for schedule.
• Krikorian Theatre (Redlands) - 793-6393
• Empire Bowl (Redlands) - Family Bowling Center - 793-2525 - call for open play schedule, Cosmic Glo-N-Bowl every Friday starting at 9:30 PM and Saturday starting at 9:00 PM.

Check Safetywise regarding swimming, boating, amusement parks, for participation specifications for the following:

• Castle Amusement Park (Riverside) - 951-785-3000 - miniature golf -- rides
• Fiesta Village Family Fun Center (Colton) - 824-1111 - good group rates - miniature golf, laser tag -- waterslides
• Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach) 562-590-3100
• The Living Desert (Palm Desert) - 760-346-5694 - group rates available - many animals and habitat exhibits - Council patch program available.
• Raging Waters (San Dimas) - waterpark - group rates available 802-2200

Check Safetywise regarding roller skating, roller-blade/inline skating and ice skating, for participation specifications for the following:

• California Skate (Grand Terrace) - 783-2342 - roller skating
• Holiday Skating Center (Rialto) - 875-4233 - roller skating
• Ice Town (Riverside) - 951-637-3070 - Ice Skating - group lesson available for nominal charge.
• Ice Castle (Lake Arrowhead - Blue Jay Village) - 337-0802

Check Safetywise regarding archery procedures and participation specifications for the following:

· For Active Girls:

• Riverside Archery (Riverside) - recommended for Juniors and above - Council Recommended site - 951-684-9192
• Hanger 18 Indoor Rockclimbing Wall (Upland) 931-5991 - call for reservations and group Rates (make sure you say you are a Girl Scout group!)

Camping and Outdoor Overnights

Girl Scout Resource: Safetywise pp. 84-93

Training required: HGGO (Helping Girls Grow Outdoors) and First Aid/CPR current Certification.

Paperwork needed:

1. Application for Troop/Group camping - 2 copies to: Nicole Littlefield
2. Copy of current First Aid/CPR card -- to: Nicole Littlefield
3. Site information sheet (if using other than San Gorgonio GS Council site) to: Nicole Littlefield
4. Site Reservation form* if using San Gorgonio GS Council site, to: GSSGC 1791 Plum Ln Redlands, 92374 Attn: Shirley *Call Shirley at the Council first to make sure the Council site you want is available on the date you want.
5. Special activity Form* to: Deborah Wilson *Please note on the form that camping paperwork was submitted to Olene.
6. Parent Permission slip signed and in possession of leader on trip.
7. Girl Health History Record in possession of leader on trip.
8. Not necessary but nice, Community Service Project Report and News Release

Places to Go:

• Camp Wi-Wo-Ca (Yucaipa) - Council owned camp
• Camp Azalea Trails (Idyllwild) - Council owned camp
• Prado Park 597-4260
• Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center (San Pedro) - 310-831-1984 for packet of information - water activities, Cabrillo Aquarium and tide pools within walking distance - meals included in price.
• Glen Helen Regional Park (Devore) - 887-7540 - waterpark open from Memorial Day - Hiking trails, fishing lakes.
• Yucaipa Regional Park (Yucaipa) - 790-3127 - waterpark open from Memorial Dayhiking, fishing, close to Oak Glen.
• Roar and Snore Campout (San Diego Wild Animal Park) - 619-231-1515 for reservations and information - sleep in the Wild Animal Park - all inclusive (bring only your clothes) - expensive, but worth the money - price includes admission to the Wild Animal Park the day after the campout.
• Mojave Narrows - is a virtual oasis in the Mojave Desert. Fish, boat, camp, hike nature trails, and enjoy horseback riding on 840 acres along the ancient riverbed of the Mojave River. 760-245-2226
• Calico - provides full and partial camping hook-ups, camping cabins and bunkhouses located at the base of town. 760-254-2122