Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Haunted Yard

What: If you haven't visited Diana's house at Halloween, now's your chance to stop by
either with your troop or as a family to see the craziness. Animatronics and various scary scenes are set up each year in our courtyard and front yard.  The display changes annually. 

When: October 30-31, dusk until about 9 pm

Where: Diana's (check email or roster for address)

Girl Scouts who visit and identify themselves to Diana will receive a Halloween patch!

Daisy troops may want to come together and earn their "Courageous and Strong" petal.

August Agenda

August Agenda


Reminders
2026-2027 CALENDAR
Leader Meeting Dates

AUGUST
Back-to-School Ice Skating (Recruitment Team)
August 29, 11-12 pm Robotics Badge Workshop for Juniors (17062/Recruitment Team)
Arts Badge Workshop
August 21-23, Camp Jammin' (Outdoor Ed Team)

SEPTEMBER
September 12, FTC Robotics Season Kick-Off 
September 19, 2026 1-2 pm, Brownie Recruitment Badge Workshop (17062/Recruitment Team)
September 26, 2026 1-2 pm, Daisy Recruitment Badge Workshop (17062/Recruitment Team)  
Girl Scout Sampler and Ice Cream Social (Recruitment Team)

OCTOBER
October 1-25, In-person Fall Product Sale
October 23-25, Encampment at Camp Maripai (Outdoor Ed Team)
October 30-31, Haunted Yard (2256)
CPR and First Aid Training
Adopt a Family

NOVEMBER
November 2, 10 am or 6:30 pm, Cookie Training (Cookie Team)
November 7 or 8, Juliette Low Birthday Party 
Friendsgiving
Self-Defense Class (Kelly)

DECEMBER
December 2 (tentative), Service Team Meeting
December 19, Wreaths Across America Day
Assisted Living Christmas Caroling

JANUARY
January 8, Cookie Rally
January 16, Cookie Delivery (Cookie Team)

FEBRUARY
February 20, Father/Daughter Dance (176)
February 28 (tentative), Thinking Day

MARCH
March 27, Women’s History Month Educational Event (4637)
Cookie Collection for the Military (2256)

APRIL
April 3-4, Camp B.A.S.I.C. (Outdoor Ed Team)
April 5, Leader's Gala (Recognitions Team)
April 14, Service Team Meeting
April 24 (tentative), Annual Meeting
Jared Boxes (2256)
April 23- May 9 (TBA), Disney Descendants: The Musical (Arts Team)

MAY
Mother's Day Tea
May 5 (tentative), Older Girl Bridging and Recognitions (2256, Recognitions Team)

JUNE
Day Camp (2256)
Robotics Camp (17062)

STEM Badge Workshops



Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Pima Camp Jammin'- Camp Stories


From August 22-23, Pima Neighborhood presents "Camp Stories" -- The ULTIMATE "glamping" camping experience at Parson's Leadership Center at South Mountain! Get ready for a weekend of outdoor fun and exploration with friends! 

This camp is for all ages, Daisy through Ambassador! 

Younger girls may register as an individual or troop. Girls who register individually must be accompanied by an adult, who must register and pay as well. Older girls who are volunteering must register individually.

Camp Stories begins Saturday, August 22nd. Arrive between 8:30-9am.

Camp is over Sunday, August 23 at 9:30am. 

Our youngest campers may choose to attend just for Saturday.

Older girl volunteers will arrive Friday August 21 (4-6pm) for preparation and fun and stay overnight. Older girls will leave Sunday at 10:30am. 

Registration for all campers (girls and adults): $75 per person which includes all meals and a patch.

Registration for older girl counselors:  $45 per person

Late registration (space permitting): $85

Saturday only: $60

We will glamp overnight in beautiful, 10-person cabins with indoor restrooms and air conditioning.  Due to the heat, we plan many activities that are indoors, but we'll have plenty of camp fun, too!  

Troops please pay with a troop check.  

Checks can be made out to Pima Neighborhood and delivered to 10348 N 96th Pl, Scottsdale AZ 85258 or given to Lee at the leader's meeting.

Individual registrations only may Venmo to @Diana-Laulainen-Schein  -- please note girl's name, troop number, and "Camp Jammin'."

Payment due August 11 at the leader's meeting.

Sign up here. 

https://forms.gle/efgMB8K11bTZJkXY8

Please email graziacaramucci@gmail.com with any and all questions.  -- Sassafrass

Monday, May 11, 2026

First Aid/CPR opportunity

 


We have set up a First Aid / CPR class to be held on Friday, 5/29, between 11:30-1:00pm, immediately after Day Camp setup.  This will be a blended course certified by HSI and will teach infant, child, and adult CPR and first aid, including AED.  Every participant will need to watch a video course before the training -- takes around 5 hours for most people.  

This course is open to teens and adults.  The cost will be $48.75 and is being provided by Deanna from Staying Alive. 


Please sign up here:  https://forms.gle/mEJmeGHHhPckvJSN7

And also make payment with this form:  https://stayingalivellc.com/online-payments/
Make sure to write "Pima May 29" in the comments. 

She will send a link for the videos when you have paid.  Thank you!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Sensory Quilts


Read about Pima Girl Scout Sylvia's Gold Award Project. If you're interested in sewing one of these quilts, please view the video and contact the neighborhood if you need to get in contact with Sylvia (pima.neighborhood@gmail.com).


Growing up with my mom as a school-based occupational therapist, and spending 13 years as a student in my local public school district, I’ve had a close view of the lack of monetary support and student specific resources provided for students, paras, teachers, and therapists in special education classrooms. 


After speaking with one of the middle school occupational therapists, I learned that the special education department’s mission for the 2025-2026 school was self-regulation, or equipping students with personal calming strategies.


In order to address this mission, I designed my own student-specific resource: a sensory quilt. After discussing with paraprofessionals, teachers, and therapists who work in the special education classes, I created this weighted, textured, and tactile resource that would support emotional regulation. I received initial feedback from the occupational therapy department about tailoring the quilts to student needs, such as including more fidgets (pom poms, zippers, etc.). Then, I scaled my project by collecting ‘scrap’ fabric from sewers across my region and hosting a workshop teaching other women how to sew sensory quilts.


Finally, I created a video and an online guide of how to sew sensory blankets, sharing it with other OTs and sewers to create sensory quilts for individuals within their own communities.





Tuesday, April 28, 2026

May Agenda

May Agenda

Reminders
2026-2027 CALENDAR
Leader Meeting Dates
May 29, 11:30- 1, First Aid/CPR Class

JUNE
June 1-5, Day Camp/PA Training
June 15-19, Robotics Camp

JULY
July 20-25, National Convention, Washington DC

AUGUST
Back-to-School Ice Skating (Recruitment Team)
August 29, 11-12 pm Robotics Badge Workshop for Juniors (17062/Recruitment Team)
Arts Badge Workshop
August 21-23, Camp Jammin' (Outdoor Ed Team)

SEPTEMBER
September 12, FTC Robotics Season Kick-Off 
September 19, 2026 1-2 pm, Brownie Recruitment Badge Workshop (17062/Recruitment Team)
September 26, 2026 1-2 pm, Daisy Recruitment Badge Workshop (17062/Recruitment Team)  
Girl Scout Sampler and Ice Cream Social (Recruitment Team)

OCTOBER
October 1-25, In-person Fall Product Sale
October 23-25, Encampment at Camp Maripai (Outdoor Ed Team)
October 30-31, Haunted Yard (2256)
CPR and First Aid Training
Adopt a Family

NOVEMBER
November 2, 10 am or 6:30 pm, Cookie Training (Cookie Team)
November 7 or 8, Juliette Low Birthday Party 
Friendsgiving
Self-Defense Class (Kelly)

DECEMBER
December 2 (tentative), Service Team Meeting
December 19, Wreaths Across America Day
Assisted Living Christmas Caroling

JANUARY
January 8, Cookie Rally
January 16, Cookie Delivery (Cookie Team)

FEBRUARY
February 20, Father/Daughter Dance (176)
February 28 (tentative), Thinking Day

MARCH
March 27, Women’s History Month Educational Event (4637)
Cookie Collection for the Military (2256)

APRIL
April 3-4, Camp B.A.S.I.C. (Outdoor Ed Team)
April 5, Leader's Gala (Recognitions Team)
April 14, Service Team Meeting
April 24 (tentative), Annual Meeting
Jared Boxes (2256)
April 23- May 9 (TBA), Disney Descendants: The Musical (Arts Team)

MAY
Mother's Day Tea
May 5 (tentative), Older Girl Bridging and Recognitions (2256, Recognitions Team)

JUNE
Day Camp (2256)
Robotics Camp (17062)