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Keeping Cool at Milpitas Pools, Water Attractions, Nearby Beaches

Got a letter from one of our faithful readers suggesting I hurry up and get a feature up on how to keep cool in or near Milpitas when the next heat wave hits. Suggestions here will range from where to find pools, walk along a beach, or find a ice cream treat. I welcome suggestions for additions to this page at any time.

A reminder: in hot weather check on elderly or infirm relatives and neighbors. My mother’s air conditioning failed, and she almost couldn’t think clearly enough to get herself to a cool, safe spot.

If you have screened windows, let the cold air in at night, then in the morning, close all windows and drapes to trap the cold air inside. An attic fan (From Home Depot for about $100-300) can do wonders by evacuating hot air out from between your ceiling and roof.

Public Swimming Pools
Private Clubs with Swimming Pools
Get Wet at an Amusement Park
Go walk along the Bay
Go to the Coast
Hang out in a Park
Public Cooling Centers
Take a Creek Hike
Eat some Ice Cream

Let’s start with the obvious cool spots:

Public Swimming Pools

Recreational Swimming
Milpitas Sport Center
Two large pools provide a variety of water fitness and exercise programs. We are excited to announce our Sports Center swimming pools are open for lap swimming and water exercise classes. Reservations are required, walk-in is currently not available. Reservations for Milpitas Residents will have priority. Staff shall screen all members for symptoms before entering the facility. Pools are fully supervised by lifeguards. The fee a $2.00 is charged to all entering on the pool deck. Children ages 7 years and under are required to be accompanied by an adult, 18 years or older. Infants and toddlers must wear specialized swim diapers.

Both residents and non-residents are welcome to become members of the Milpitas Sports Center. A valid membership with pre-paid visits, or a drop-in pass, is required to use Milpitas Sports Center facilities and programs. Non-member drop-in passes are $8 per visit. For complete list of membership and pass options, check here. For more information, call the Milpitas Sports Center at 408-586-3225.

Santa Clara Swim Club Milpitas
We are currently running swim lessons, pre competitive swimming, competitive swimming, special events, competitive club functions, age group and high school level stroke clinics and camps. Focusing on fundamentals, Santa Clara Swim Club (SCSC) Milpitas will prepare athletes to compete on the national level while developing life-long skills such as discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Call for updates if website not more helpful.
1231 Arizona Ave.
408-642-4949

Private Clubs with Swimming Pools

Milpitas Star Aquatics and Fitness
With convenient freeway access from neighboring cities, the new aquatic and fitness center offers indoor swimming lessons, competitive swimming, lap swimming, summer camps, steam and sauna, cardio machines, weight training machines, free weights, aerobics, yoga classes, and much more.
1818 Clear Lake Ave.
408-800-8838

Milpitas Yosemite Cabana Club Pool
This is a Membership only, neighborhood pool located at 1555 Yosemite Dr. just east of N. Park Victoria. Permanent members pay a one-time fee to join and annual dues. Seasonal members pay slightly higher annual dues. Access to the pool is 365 days/year from 5 am to 11 pm; however, it is only heated from May until September. Members have access to BBQ’s, picnic areas, lounge chairs, diving board, bathrooms and can schedule parties. Lifeguards on duty during the summer. Swim lessons offered (members get a reduced rate). Contact pool at MemberServices@MilpitasPool.com or MY7-POOL (697-7665) to get current rates and information.

24 Hour Fitness Mipitas Super-Sport Gym
Indoor lap pool, sauna, hot tub, and steam room. Primarily for adults. For some seniors, membership can be a benefit of their health insurance.
719 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-856-1961

Get Wet at an Amusement Park

Aqua Adventure
Water park in Fremont, California. We can provide day camps and swim lessons for all ages. Registration for camps is now open and swim lessons opened on April 15th, 2021.
40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
510-494-4426

South Bay Shores at Great America is always a fun place to visit.
To avoid the crowds, try mid-week mornings when the park first opens at 10:00 a.m. Season and day passes can be purchased online, but there is a surcharge that you won’t pay if you are willing to wait in line. Check the prices here in advance. Do note that parking is on top of entrance fees.
4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-988-1776

Raging Waters/Splashdown
With over 23-acres of slides and attractions, at Raging Waters, San Jose there’s more than enough excitement to satisfy thrill seekers of all ages. Raging Waters is full of wild rides and great times. It’s family friendly with fun as far as the eye can see. No doubt about it Raging Waters is bigger than summer!
2333 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148
408-238-9900

Go walk along the Bay

Alviso Marina County Park
Join park staff on an interpretive boat ride through Alviso Slough to learn how the South San Francisco Bay’s shoreline has changed over time.
1195 Hope St San Jose, CA 95002
408-262-6980

Shoreline At Mountain View
The Sailing Lake and Café is open. The Golf Course is open. Michaels is open while undergoing renovation. The Rengstorff House has suspended public tours. Kite Area, Dog Park, and North Shore – All of these outdoor areas are open to the public and require social distancing guidelines be followed. Spend some leisure time golfing, sailing, windsurfing or flying a kite. Take in the rich local history of Rengstorff House and its gardens or observe the abundance of wildlife along the miles of trails available for jogging, hiking and biking.

Go to the Coast

Carmel by the Sea
At the foot of Ocean Avenue, Carmel Beach is one of the most iconic spots on California’s Central Coast and is rated “One of America’s Top Beach Towns.” From morning to night Carmel Beach attracts visitors and locals alike to take in the majestic scenery and fun activities.

Big Sur
This is the official, complete, and definitive travel guide to all lodging, camping, restaurants, gift shops & art galleries in Big Sur; The ultimate travel resource and guide to California’s central coast and your complete Big Sur Visitors Bureau.

Best Beaches near San Jose California
Even though the southern shore of San Francisco Bay doesn’t have sandy beaches, some of the best beaches in California are on the Pacific Ocean just a short drive away from San Jose. The closest beaches are about 45 minutes away in Santa Cruz. From Santa Cruz, it’s a short drive north on Highway 1 to unique cove beaches near the town of Davenport. More sandy options near Santa Cruz include the beaches in Aptos and Capitola.

Ocean Beach
A wide expanse of sand and dunes that faces the Pacific Ocean, stretching for three miles along the entire western edge of San Francisco. Here are some tips for enjoying your visit to Ocean Beach: things to do, how to get there, where to park and where to eat. This is a very dangerous beach! There are no lifeguards, either.

Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad
Roaring Camp is open once again. For more information feel free to call 831-335-4484.
Take a open car train ride through giant redwoods, stop for a picnic and catch the next train back. Take a train to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Participate in historical reenactments. Located in Felton.
5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018
831-335-4484

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Per California face mask guidelines, the Boardwalk recommends all unvaccinated guests age 2 and older wear face masks at all times when visiting the Boardwalk and all related attractions except when actively eating and drinking. Vaccinated guests are welcome to enjoy the Boardwalk and all related attractions without wearing a mask. By not wearing a mask, you certify that you are fully vaccinated. Your online wristband purchase is also your reservation. Please check back or visit us on Facebook for updates. Learn More. The Boardwalk is now open daily through Labor Day, September 4. Passes may also be ordered online.
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-5590

Hang out in a Park

City Parks
A GoMilpitas resource page showing which parks have sport facilities, BBQ & picnic tables, restrooms, etc. Click on links to get maps and directions.

City Recreation Services
Offerings updated seasonally. Page includes listing of recreation facilities, including pools, office hours, and days closed.

Ed Levin County Park
Trails wide enough to pass by 6′ are shown in bright green. Spend a summer day feeding ducks, fishing, picnicking, hiking, riding your horse or bicycle in this lovely park overlooking Milpitas.
3100 Calaveras Rd.
408-262-6980

Go Fishing
Yes, youths 15 and younger can fish at Sandy Wool Lake (or anywhere in California) without a license. In the summer the lake is stocked with catfish.

Regional Parks
Start with your favorite activity, from archery to water skiing, and you can find a Regional Park where you can do it from this site. Other ways of searching, too.

Public Cooling Centers

Cooling Centers Options
Note that public buildings will NOT be open on Summer Holidays. However, shopping centers will be open and having sales.

Community Center
457 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Open Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 408-586-3210

Barbara Lee Senior Center
40 N. Milpitas Blvd.
Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 408-586-3400

Sports Center with Pools
1325 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Open Monday – Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Open Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 408-586-3225

The Milpitas Community Library
160 N. Main St.
Monday – Thursday: 10:00a – 9:00p
Friday – Sunday: 10:00a – 7:00p
Phone: 408-262-1171

Take a Creek Hike

Big Basin Redwoods State Park
UPDATE ((May 27, 2021): Wildfire damages much of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Fate of big trees unknown “The fire damaged the park’s headquarters, historic core and campgrounds,” said the statement. “Staff are currently assessing the damage cause by the fire to state park property and we do not know the number of acres burned within the park right now.” This park unit is partially open. Please take the time to read the information contained on this webpage to find out what is open and closed, and what COVID-19 guidelines are in place.

Coyote Watershed
Lots of small creeks come down from the east hills. The one parallel to Calaveras Road as it heads up into the hills is hikable. Might be poison oak, though, so wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt. The builder at Piedmont Rd has made a rather pretty artificial stream complete with waterfall. I’m not sure if the general public will be allowed to get into the water there or not. Again, don’t drink the water. It comes from the duck ponds and horse ranches in the hills.

Guide to San Francisco Bay Area Creeks
In the old days, every neighborhood had a creek; the secret is they still do….

Penitencia Creek
Lined with big-leaf maple white alder, and western sycamore. Wild honey-suckle vines, the arroyo and red willow add to its lush plant life. The creek is shallow and slow in Alum Rock Park, so it is a nice place for small children to cool off. Do not let them drink the creek water, however.

Boy Scouts Silicon Valley

Resources for Milpitas, Santa Clara County Boy Scouts and beyond. Boy Scout and Cub Scout clipart. Find local Milpitas Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout dens.

Badge Help Sites

Boy Scout Merit Badges
You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout, or any qualified Venturer or Sea Scout may earn any of these at any time.

Explorations 4 Kids
Fun and useful links that would be of use for many badges.

Camping

Camp High Sierra
Programs for all young men and women aged 11 to 20 who are registered with the Boy Scouts of America. Our programs have developed within the Stanislaus National Forest for over 50 years.

Chesebrough Scout Reservation
Also called Camp Chesebrough is a 544 acre (2.2 km?) Boy Scout camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, California. The camp is owned by the Memorial Foundation of the Santa Clara County Council, and is used year round.

Magic Campfires
Delightful ways to make the lighting of your youth group’s campfire something memorable.

Personal Overnight Camping Gear
List of things to be sure to bring to camp.

ClipArt For Scouts

Boy Scout Stock Photos and Images
Around 850 royalty-free stock images of Boy Scout clipart and other images.

U.S. Scouting Service Project Clipart and File Library
Browse through the list below and select a gallery. You can download individual images to your computer by mouse-clicking on any image in the gallery or on the title.

Community Resources

Biking – Go Milpitas!
Find others who like to bike as much as you do.

Hiking – Go Milpitas!
Nearby trails, books, other resources for walkers, runners, bikers, and hikers.

Santa Clara County Bikeways map
Find good places to ride your bike. Take a bus to get there even.

Fun Stuff

Scout Life
Read the latest Boys Life right online!

Scouting Magazine
Games, quizzes, outdoor survival tips for scouts.

Local Scouts

BSA Troop 92 SVMBC, Milpitas
Troop 92 is one of the oldest Boy Scout Troop in Milpitas, serving the community since 1957. The scouts are led by a group of strong, experiences, and dedicated leaders. Meets Monday nights at Mt. Olive Church, Calaveras Blvd. and Evans Rd., Milpitas, CA. Facebook Page.

Cub Scout Pack 92
Cub Scout Pack 92 is located in Milpitas,California chartered by Mount Olive Ministries.

Cub Scout Pack 110
Meets just south of the Milpitas border in San Jose at the Milpitas Christian School.

Cub Scout Pack 163
We work closely with our Boy Scouts Troop 163 to serve the students of John Sinnott Elementary School, Alexander Rose Elementary School and Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School and the surrounding communities. Students from any school are welcome. In fact, we currently have students from Sinnott, Rose, Majestic Way, Orchard, Brooktree, Challenger Berryessa and Milpitas Christian School.

Milpitas Troop 164
Troop 164 meets from 7:00 to 8:30 PM every Thursday at Christ Community Church of Milpitas, 1000 South Park Victoria Drive, Milpitas, California.

Mount Olive Ministries Monday Night Scouts
Mount Olive serves as charter partner to three Boy Scout Units and host several Girl Scout Units all at the same time on Monday nights. This allows a family with multiple children to take advantage of “one stop Scouting.”

Scouting Links

Baden-Powell Games Book
A wide variety of games, including FIrst Aid Games, for boy scout groups.

Boy Scouts of America
National Organization’s website.

Saklan Lodge
Saklan Lodge was formed in June 2013 when Esselen Lodge and Miwok Lodge joined together following the merging of Santa Clara County Council and Monterey Bay Council into Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council. Facebook.

Silicon Valley Monterey Bay council – BSA
District information, resources and links.

Santa Clara County Council Wikipedia
Santa Clara County Council, Inc. is a Boy Scouts of America council headquarted in San Jose, California. As of 2004, the council serves over 11,000 youth in over 400 Boy Scout troops, Cub Scout packs, Venturing crews, and Explorer posts.

Scouts Heritage
Have you ever wondered what Scouts in the past wore, thought or did? The Scouts Heritage Collection holds photographs, diaries, letters and objects which tell the story of over 100 years of Scouting activity.

Scout Stuff
Official Catalog of scouting uniforms, books, equipment.

Scouter Network
All sorts of resources for scouts and leaders.

U.S. Scouting Service Project
Mega site with the best of the best. Look here for 1999 rank requirements and badge changes.

Venturing
Venturing is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the 8th Grade) through 20 years old. The program revolves around a special avocation or hobby interest.

Why the Boy Scouts Work
Unlike today’s progressives, Baden-Powell and his contemporaries recognized children’s powerful desire for a moral absolute.

4 all-inclusive Boy Scouts alternatives
The Boy Scouts are making progress on being inclusive, but these groups have done that all along.

Kids’ Clubs

Youth Advisory Commissioners at the
Commissioner Recognition Awards Banquet Winter 2001.

Kids’ clubs for children and teens in Milpitas, CA. Come learn and have fun with us: 4H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sports teams, and more.

4-H

Calaveras Hills 4-H Club
Based in sunny Milpitas, California. We have a great array of projects and activities for youth to participate in. Not positive this club is still active.

Santa Clara County 4-H Club Council
Organizes the activities of volunteer 4-H leaders and members in Santa Clara County California to make Santa Clara County’s 4-H program the best it can be.

Boy Scouts

Boy Scouts Silicon Valley
A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE
Resources for Milpitas Scouts, Santa Clara County Boy Scouts and beyond.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts Silicon Valley
A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE
Resources for Milpitas Girl Scouts, Santa Clara County Girl Scouts and beyond.

Other Youth Organizations

Youth Sports
A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE
This site’s section for public and private sports opportunities for community youth.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Administrative Offices, 518 Valley Way, 957-9685.

Milpitas Fire Explorer Program
If you are are between the ages of 16 and 18 years old, the City of Milpitas offers many programs, activities, and services for the community. Explorers are recruited to assist in various City programs to support and supplement existing resources. Volunteer opportunities exist in all City Department and Divisions. To become involved with the program, or more information call 408-586-2801.

Santa Clara County Parks Jr. Ranger Program
Jr. Ranger Programs run for six consecutive weeks, meeting one day each week for two hours and will be offered at Ed Levin park during the spring and fall. During the program, Jr. Rangers will be introduced to six different topics: Duties of a Ranger, Natural Resources, Plant Life, Wildlife, Habitats, and Ohlone Native Americans.For registration forms or more information call 846-8902 or 846-5632.

Youth Advisory Commission
Established to advise City Council on matters pertaining to youth and teens in Milpitas. Meets: 7:00 p.m. in the Milpitas Community Center on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

Milpitas Community Center

Virtual Community Center During the Covid-19 Shelter-in-place orders.
Milpitas Recreation and Community Services’ Virtual Community Center Center is here to help you and your family stay physically, mentally and emotionally healthy during the Coronavirus Shelter in Place restriction and any time you can’t participate in person. Check out our curated list of Online Activities, Offline Activities and Community Resources. Share photos and videos on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube of yourself and your family participating by tagging them #MilpitasVCC. Email us if you have a link or idea to share.

Activities

Activity Guide & Registration
Lastest activity guide posted here about two months before each season begins.

Class Registration
Register for our programs on-line – From the comfort of your own home or office.
On-Line Registration is provided through ActiveNet.com.

Contact Information

457 East Calaveras Boulevard
Phone: 408-586-3210
TDD: 408-942-2478

The Community Center is tucked behind Milpitas City Hall and the new Senior Center. It can be reached when driving west on Calaveras Blvd. only. There is a marque advertising current activities. You may also enter from the Milpitas Town Center Mall, through a short driveway into the Center’s parking lot.

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8a – 6p
Friday: 8a – 5p

The Community Center will be closed:
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Veterans Day

Cultural Arts and Theatre

Milpitas Community Concert Band
MCCB hosts three family-style concerts throughout the year (fall, spring and summer) and is a musical presence at the City of Milpitas’ Tree Lighting, Veterans and Memorial Day Ceremonies. Facebook is best place to find upcoming concerts.

Center Stage Perfoming Arts is a youth theatre program for ages 8-18. Center Stage Performing Arts is the contracted youth theatre program for ages 8 and up. Our young performers produce three shows throughout the year. Facebook group.

Rent the Auditorium

Community Center Auditorim
The auditorium is a beautiful setting for your wedding reception, music or dance concert, business symposium or a family reunion.

Youth Classes

Youth Programs.

Dance Troops in Milpitas & Silicon Valley

Milpitas has a rich heritage of dance troops. Children can learn to dance, often in their own culture, and adults can find others and places to go dancing. Sometimes the library holds dances, too.

Aria Studio
Yelp. I’m a bit of an introvert so joining a dance class seemed intimidating at first, but it’s not at all. The owner and the staff here are very friendly.
1535 Landess Ave. Ste 106
(925) 997-3011

Ballet Folklorico
Hispanic culture dance lessons and performance group based in San Jose.
311 North Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95133
408-807-3043

Dance Dil Se
Bollywood Dance Musical, stage theater production company.
Address vaguely given as being on South Park Victoria Dr.
408-800-5237

Fancy Dancers
A community-based youth dance company currently celebrating more than a decade of dance.
1491 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-262-0770

Jensen’s School for the Performing Arts
The School features five state of the art studios under one roof. This large facility allows us to offer one of the most extensive and diverse programs in the area.
1491 N. Milpitas Blvd.
To register for classes, call 408-262-0770

Mona Khan Company
Bollywood Redefined. Unmatched quality, artistic and creative direction in the studio and on stage.
473 Jacklin Rd
408-826-8247

University of Silicon Andhra
Its mission of providing the highest quality academic programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings of ancient Indian arts, languages and culture through research and creativity.
1521 California Circle
Contact numbers

Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
We have music lessons & dance classes at a variety of times so that you can book classes for different children at the same time to save you hours of driving and waiting time.
91 S Abbott Ave
669-252-0277

Dance Events

Let’s go Salsa, Swing, and Blues dancing in San Francisco!
It’s simple, join THIS group to find Bay Area dance venues and events!

Salsa Dance Events SF Bay Area Salsa Dancing Clubs and Events
Join the SalsaCrazy SF Bay Area Salsa Dance Events group. This group covers events and news from all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

See also: Music in Milpitas
Whether you wish to learn to play an instrument or sing beautifully, or just come to hear some wonderful music or find a venue to play in, welcome to the world of Milpitas Music!

Milpitas National Little League Baseball

Tryouts for the Milpitas Little League Baseball Teams

For more information, email milpitasnationallittleleague@gmail.com or visit Milpitas National Little League on Facebook.

Milpitas National Little League

April 2nd our LAST DAY of registration for the Spring 2021 Baseball season! Take that step to bring home the game ball this season!

Evaluation weekend number starts tomorrow, Friday April 2, 2021.

Will we see you on the diamond this year?

There is only ONE weekend remaining for player evaluations!. Player evaluations are conducted in small group cohorts and by reservation only.

The remaining dates for evaluations are:

Friday, April 2
Saturday, April 3

Your Little League season dues must be paid prior to reserving an evaluation time. Players registered for Farm, Minor & Major divisions must attend two (2) evaluation dates to be placed on a team.

Email: milpitasnationallittleleague@gmail.com

“Like” the Milpitas National Little League Facebook page to automatically get registration and other announcements. Registration typically held in January.

All Milpitas Boys & Girls, ages 4-18, can sign-up for the coming Little League Baseball Season
Early Bird Registration Fee $120.00 (T-Ball & Farm), #130 Minors-Juniors

Round Table Pizza is located at
1271 E. Calaveras Blvd.
and
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Great Mall

For verification of age and Milpitas residency you must bring an original Birth Certificate & THREE documents such as one utility bill, one school record, driver’s license and homeowner or tenant record.

Divisions by League
Division	Ages
T-Ball Farm Minor Major Junior/Senior Big League	4 to 6 7 to 9 8 to 12 9 to 12 13 to 16 17 to 18

Little League Baseball
Help running your Little League team, baseball gift shop, summer camps, and more.

Little League Baseball Rules
Includes two sections, known as Regulations and Playing Rules. The foregoing links provide specific references to these two sections.

Girl Scouts and Brownies

Milpitas, Santa Clara County Girl Scouts and beyond. Girl Scout and Brownie Scout clipart.

Milpitas Girls Scouts

Service Unit 20
This is the site for current Milpitas Girl Scouts and future Girl Scouts needing information. Contact information for leadership on the link above.

Meeting Information Milpitas Girl Scouts

Daisy	61196	Thursday
Brownie	60083	Friday
Brownie	60424	Monday
Brownie	61187	Thursday
Brownie	61195	Monday
Junior	60370	Thursday
Junior	61186	Tuesday
Junior	61194	Tuesday
Cadette	60412	Monday
Cadette & Senior	60417	Monday
Cadette	61400	Monday
Senior	60596	Thursday
Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassador	60852	Saturday
Daisy, Junior, Cadette & Ambassador	60245	Monday

Greater Bay Area

As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be of growing concern in Northern California, Girl Scouts of Northern California will take all possible and appropriate measures to ensure girls continue to have a safe, fun, one-of-a-kind experience at Girl Scouts. If you have questions about how novel coronavirus may impact Girl Scout activities, please contact us at info@gsnorcal.org or 800-447-4475—we’re here for you.

Girl Scouts of Northern California
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
San Jose office and shop are located at 1310 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose. 408-287-4170 or (650) 968-8396.

Community Camps
Day and resident camps held at community locations throughout Northern California. These fun, enriching, local camps allow girls to extend their Girl Scout experience into the summer months and often offer leadership opportunities for older girls.

Summer Camp Adventures
Bothin, Camp Metro, Deer Lake, Skylark Ranch, and Sugar Pine. Girl Scouts of Northern California is committed to providing exciting and enriching outdoor experiences for all girls.

About Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of the USA
Organization main site for all your Girl Scouting questions and information.

Facts about Girl Scouting
The calendar, forms, glossary, scholarships, swaps, and an explanation of “What is Girl Scouting?”
The Girl Scout Program
Journeys, The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, cookie and product sale activities, highest awards, and badge information
Initiatives
Community outreach, like the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars program, and Girl Scouts in Detention Centers, along with Challenge and Change, P.A.V.E., Mix It Up, and the Healthy Relationships series.
Program Basics
Environmental Awareness
Troop Volunteer Quick Start
Activity ideas, like games, music and song leading, as well as money-earning guidelines

Girl Scout Store
Curbside pickup available. Order uniforms, formal or casual, awards and insignias, books and resources, camping stuff, and even toys and gifts. Nearest Girl Scout Shop in real life is in San Jose, 1310 S. Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128. 800-447-4475 ext. 7090

Girl Scout Alumni
As Girl Scout Alumnae, you know firsthand how transforming a positive program can be in a girl’s life. Whether you are actively involved with Girl Scouts or not, you can stay connected through the National Girl Scout Alumnae Association.

Share Your Story
What is your fondest Girl Scout memory? Perhaps it was camping out for the first time or attending a father/daughter dance.

What You’ll Do As a Girl Scout
As a Girl Scout, you’ll always be trying new things, and learning there’s hundreds of small, powerful ways you can take the lead every single day.

Girl Scout Clip Art

Brownie and Girl Scout Clip Art
Pinterest site with tons of clip art available. Pages to print out for projects.

Girl Scout Clipart and Illustrations
Cartoons of Girl Scout in action. Forms with blank areas for your own text.

Girl Scout Copyrights and Trademarks
Many girls, troops and service units have designed their own Girl Scout websites, but there are a few things that you need to know before using the Girl Scout service mark.

Girl Scouts Official Online Store
Color graphics for the badges. Also badges can be ordered here.

Girl Scout Songs

Song Leading Workshops
In the spirit of “anything to help get the girls singing”, GSU offers these song leading workshops. We hope it is helpful and encouraging to those of you who aren’t familiar with Girl Scout songs, those who may not be comfortable trying to sing with your young Girl Scouts or those who simply enjoy the fun and fellowship that singing brings.

Girl Scout Songs
Lyrics for Each Campfire Lights Anew, Girl Scouts Together, Something In My Pocket, and many more.

Sing Along
My favorite songs to sing around the campfire.

Subscribe to Girl Scout Songs to see when they add new videos. Real Girl Scouts singing in harmony, with the lyrics in the description below each video. (You may need to expand description to see lyrics.)

Pinterest Girl Scout Campfire Songs For Guitar
Collection of favorite songs often sung at Girl Scout camps with cords for guitars.

Milpitas Moms’ Organizations with Their Kids

Because so many moms work and put their kids in daycare or school, those who chose to stay home with their children can feel isolated. Here are groups for those homeschooling older children, as well as those breastfeeding, or wanting to get out with other moms with toddlers in or near Milpitas, CA.

Milpitas-specific Moms and Kids Playgroups

Milpitas Homeschool Support
We’re a relaxed group, with no bylaws or dues: everything is free or pay as you go. We support all local homeschool families no matter how they choose to homeschool or why. Most families come from Milpitas, or close by in Berryessa (San Jose) or Warm Springs (Fremont) neighborhoods. Meets Wednesday afternoons (Noon to 2pm) in cold weather, and mornings (10am to noon) in hot weather, at Ben Roger’s Park playground.

Milpitas Moms and Kids
Hi Welcome to MILPITAS MOMS And KIDS Playgroup! I’m excited you are here! We were originally on meetup.com, and now we’re on Facebook!

Milpitas Moms Buy/Sell/Trade groups
Created this group mainly for Milpitas Moms but if you are not in Milpitas and willing to meet up around here you are welcome in this group. This group created to buy,sell and trade of your baby and kids items that no longer needed.

Silicon Valley-wide Moms and Kids Playgroups

Canadian Moms in Silicon Valley
Connecting Canadian Moms in Silicon Valley with one another.

Las Madres
Networking groups for moms with children about the same ages. Good parenting site.

Main Street Mamas: Peninsula & Silicon Valley
Main Street Mamas is the social and community arm of Sensible Sitters. We have no rules and all are welcome. However, for the safety of our group – we do need you to verify that you are in fact a parent (or parent to be) and live in San Mateo or Santa Clara County.

Silicon Mom
Alison van Diggelen is the founder and editor of siliconmom.com, a non-commercial website for mothers who are looking for thought-provoking content, the odd belly laugh, and trusted resources on subjects ranging from school test scores to kid’s health and safety issues.

Silicon Valley moms with special needs kids
The name says it all.

Silicon Valley Toddler – and Beyond
SV Toddler (and Beyond!) is a Facebook page for active kids in Silicon Valley and the adults who do their best to entertain, enlighten and (let’s be honest) exhaust them. Enjoy!

WANDA Silicon Valley
The mission of the Women’s Achievement Network and Development Alliance (WANDA) is to assist low income single mothers to gain economic self-sufficiency and life skills training, matched savings, and networking, all with the goal of building assets and establishing successful livelihoods. WANDA, based San Mateo County, has been dedicated to empowering and supporting low-income single mothers toward enduring financial stability and asset advancement since 2007.