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General InformationWhat You Can Learn at Discoveree
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Discoveree is a training & learning event held in winter each year. The location and date can move, but in recent years it has been held in Union City.
Workshops are lead by volunteer workshop leaders who have a skill, talent, craft or knowledge they want to share with other Girl Scout leaders and volunteers. Workshop leaders can submit the workshop idea form at any time during the year but we recruit during the summer as we begin to set the workshops in the fall.
All Girl Scout volunteers and Senior/Ambassador Girl Scouts are invited to attend.
At Discoveree, there is time to take four workshops. There are a few double workshops that take two slots - so be sure to read the workshop descriptions in the annual brochure. Below we highlight the types of workshops that are offered. Remember - the exact workshops offered each year depend on our volunteer workshop leaders - and are announced in the fall.
Workshops are lead by volunteer workshop leaders who have a skill, talent, craft or knowledge they want to share with other Girl Scout leaders and volunteers. Workshop leaders can submit the workshop idea form at any time during the year but we recruit during the summer as we begin to set the workshops in the fall.
All Girl Scout volunteers and Senior/Ambassador Girl Scouts are invited to attend.
At Discoveree, there is time to take four workshops. There are a few double workshops that take two slots - so be sure to read the workshop descriptions in the annual brochure. Below we highlight the types of workshops that are offered. Remember - the exact workshops offered each year depend on our volunteer workshop leaders - and are announced in the fall.
We Have Fun While We Learn...
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Thinking of Being a Participant?We think we have a lot to offer and hope you will join us for a great day of fun, learning and friendship. Some of the best ideas come as you are doing a craft and talking to the other participants in your workshop or making a new friend during lunch. Better yet, bring another volunteer from your troop and you'll come away with twice the number of new ideas or skills!
"I really enjoyed taking the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging class. With Girl Scouts focusing on equity and inclusion, I was glad to get the tools and resources I need to work with my girls on this timely issue." - 2021 Discoveree Participant |
"I have taken 3 outdoor cooking classes. My troop loves to cook when we camp because I had the confidence to teach them how. I got a bunch of great recipes too!" - 2019 Discoveree Participant All Girl Scout adult volunteers and Ambassador level Girl Scouts are invited to attend. Registration occurs online via through Council's Doubleknot system and typically opens in late fall/early winter. We have a monthly eNewsletter that has leader tips and ideas, important Discoveree dates, please sign up here. |
Thinking of Being a Workshop Leader?
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We are always looking for workshop leaders. Especially since we have participants who have attended for many years and are looking for something new to take. No experience necessary - just a desire and willingness to share your talent/knowledge/skill. Here are a few things it might help you to know if you are thinking about being a workshop leader....
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"My friends have long said I should teach my hobby as a workshop but I wasn't sure how. After talking with a Discoveree Committee member, I can't wait to lead my workshop next year." - Discoveree Workshop Leader |
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*Upper limits are set by either the classroom sizes and Covid-19 requirements.
Have additional questions? Contact our WSL liaison.
- You get to decide how many participants your class will have (from 5 to 20/30*).
- Workshops typically run one and a half hours. If you need more time, we can schedule your class to run into lunch time. We can also schedule a double-session workshop.
- You can ask that your workshop be put in an early session if you need paint to dry, cement to harden, or glue to set before participants take their crafts home.
- You get a small allowance per participant to cover the cost of printing handouts and craft or food supplies - reimbursed by Council after the event.
- We treat you to lunch as a thank you.
- You can attend the rest of Discoveree for free.
- We have helpful volunteers that can help you figure out how to take your talent/skill/knowledge and turn it into a great Discoveree workshop - just ask!
*Upper limits are set by either the classroom sizes and Covid-19 requirements.
Have additional questions? Contact our WSL liaison.
Information About Workshops
There are a wide variety of workshops offered at Discoveree and they change every year. We organize them by Troop Level and by Workshop Type to help you find workshops that fit your needs. Are you a new leader or working with young girls? Then try workshops targeted for Daisies and Brownies. Are you an experienced leader looking for new challenges for your girls? Try workshops targeted for Senior and Ambassador leaders. Remember, anyone can take any workshop so you are not limited by your troop's level.
The workshops highlighted below represents the types of workshops offered at Discoveree. The exact workshops for a particular event are announced when the brochure is released in the fall.
The workshops highlighted below represents the types of workshops offered at Discoveree. The exact workshops for a particular event are announced when the brochure is released in the fall.
Typical Workshops by Troop Level
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Typical Workshops By Interest
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A History of Hands on Learning
Discoveree has been around in some form for over 50 years with the goal of being By Volunteers, For Volunteers. The idea being that volunteers know best what volunteers need to know. And as Girl Scouts, we are always happy to pass on what we've learned and help each other out. We work to continue this goal.
A long-time Discoveree Committee Member, Ann Watrous, shared this history of how the event got started: "On October 19, 1968, the Livermore Amador Valley Association (LAVA) put on a training event called 'Leader Learn-in'. It was held at Hayward State College and the fee was $0.50. Senior Girl Scouts provided child care while adults chose from 24 workshops during 5 sessions. It was so successful that the following year it became a council sponsored event. In 1977, its name changed to Discoveree. Its logo became the compass rose and it's brochure color was goldenrod. The date was changed to February."
A long-time Discoveree Committee Member, Ann Watrous, shared this history of how the event got started: "On October 19, 1968, the Livermore Amador Valley Association (LAVA) put on a training event called 'Leader Learn-in'. It was held at Hayward State College and the fee was $0.50. Senior Girl Scouts provided child care while adults chose from 24 workshops during 5 sessions. It was so successful that the following year it became a council sponsored event. In 1977, its name changed to Discoveree. Its logo became the compass rose and it's brochure color was goldenrod. The date was changed to February."
I love all the different things I can learn and do at Discoveree. It makes for a different experience each time I come. - 2020 Discoveree Attendee
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