Gastonia Service Center Update
Due to the extent of the water damage at the Gastonia Service Center and Shop, this location will remain closed and is set to reopen Tuesday, September 3 at 10 a.m. Thank you for your patience with us!
You can place orders for pickup or mail by calling 800-672-2148, e-mailing info@girlscoutsp2p.org or completing this shop order form. You can also shop with us 24/7 on our official online shop. If you prefer to shop in person, our Hickory, Asheville and Triad locations are open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To reach any staff member, please contact our team at info@girlscoutsp2p.org or 800-672-2148.
Strategic Plan Update from our CEO
As was mentioned previously, GSCP2P is updating its 3-year Strategic Plan, which will focus on membership years 2025-2027. Many of you participated in the early summer through focus groups, surveys and phone calls – thank you so much for sharing your perspective and vision for the council. Using your feedback, the Board and staff have worked closely with the consultants from Crescent Leadership during the past two months to create the high-level framework. As we prepare for the development of tactics and measurements, I ask that you review the framework and let us know your thoughts at info@girlscoutsp2p.org. We want this strategy to be something that we can all champion – and creating our path forward in partnership with you helps that be our reality! Thank you very much in advance for your commitment to our mission and to the Girl Scouts we serve!
Save the Date for Our Service Center Open Houses
We are excited to kick off another membership year for GSCP2P and want to make sure you have everything you need to start your year off right. Come visit our GSCP2P team at one of the following Open Houses as you begin Your Year to Shine! Staff will be on hand to answer your questions, and the shop will be open during these special hours. Find our service center addresses here and save the date!
Hickory:
Wednesday, September 4; 4-7 p.m.
Triad:
Monday, September 9; 4-7 p.m.
Gastonia:
Tuesday, September 17; 4-7 p.m.
Congratulations to Winning Troops
Thank you to the troops who renewed 75% of your members during our Pawsitively Wild Spring Renewal Campaign! Your troop leader has been e-mailed a $25 Girl Scout Shop Gift Certificate to help you kick off the year. And a special congratulations to the 10 troops who won a customized troop banner through our drawing! Your troop leader has been e-mailed with a banner order form to submit.
- Troop 10169 of Oak Ridge (SU147)
- Troop 10185 of Etowah (SU118)
- Troop 10231 of Lewisville (SU144)
- Troop 10299 of Belmont (SU125)
- Troop 10283 of Murphy (SU112)
- Troop 13394 of Winston-Salem (SU141)
- Troop 10261 of Denver (SU126)
- Troop 10264 of Morganton (SU129)
- Troop 13083 of Mooresville (SU136)
- Troop 10138 of Forest City (SU122)
Submit Your Flag Ceremony Videos
We love seeing Girl Scouts in action! We need footage of a flag ceremony for a special project. Please submit your flag ceremony videos to info@girlscoutsp2p.org by September 6!
Where Will Girl Scouts Take You?
Discover 2025 trips to Italy, Ireland, Costa Rica and more! Girl Scout Destinations is the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and older. Travel with other Girl Scouts from around the country for domestic or abroad trips. Discover careers, explore culture and make amazing memories. Applications and scholarships are being accepted.
Ready to pack your bags? Join us for our VIRTUAL: Destinations Showcase to hear from girls who have participated in both local and far-flung Destinations trips, learn about the travel opportunities available to you as a Girl Scout and get inside tips on how to fund your travels.
We’re Hiring
At GSCP2P, we are so proud of and fortunate to have three amazing camp properties for girls, volunteers, families and the community to enjoy:
- Camp Pisgah – Brevard, NC
- Keyauwee Program Center – Sophia, NC
- Camp Ginger Cascades – Lenoir, NC
To keep the properties in satisfactory condition, we rely on the Properties and Camps team, which includes three rangers (one located at each of our properties). Rangers are skilled individuals who have the capacity to execute general maintenance tasks and who can manage contractors working onsite for larger projects or specialized work.
At two of our properties – Keyauwee Program Center and Camp Pisgah – our rangers have recently indicated that they are leaving GSCP2P for advancement in their respective areas of industry. We are happy for them and wish them well. We also need to backfill both positions as soon as possible.
To that end, we are asking for your help. In addition to breadth of promotion we drop when we advertise for hire, we are asking you to spread the word and share our Ranger Application with your family, friends and colleagues.
Please note: the requirement that the ranger live on property has been revised to only require a proximity to the site. Thank you in advance for your assistance in finding those next special people who can help us bring the magic of camp to our Girl Scouts!
Enjoy Camp With Your Troop at Council-Wide Campout
Join us for this year’s Council-Wide Camp Out at Camp Ginger Cascades on September 27-29! Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with both old friends and new. Experience classic camping activities like archery, boating and the climbing wall, while also learning new outdoor skills for your next troop adventure. The weekend includes all meals and snacks on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Additionally, your admission to the GSCP2P 15th Birthday Bash on Saturday evening is included. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of adventure and celebration! Please note that this is not a drop-off event; all campers must be accompanied by proper adult supervision.
Check out some of the lodging options we have for the weekend!
Don’t want to spend the night? Join us for our 15th Birthday Bash on Saturday, September 28! Enjoy fun activities, delicious treats and a dinner. Then, dance the night away with family and friends!
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Ready to plan your troop year? Our age-appropriate troop year plans are the best tool for first year troop leaders to get started with Girl Scouts without getting overwhelmed. The entire year is mapped out—just follow along to help your Girl Scouts complete badge activities, improve their communities and explore the world around them.
Is your troop ready to get outside and camp, but you don’t know where to start? Join us for an upcoming virtual Troop Camping Information Session! If you are ready to help plan a camporee for your Service Unit, our virtual Camporee Director Training happening on Thursday, September 12 is a great place to learn more and get your questions answered.
Scholarship requests for Trainfest are due August 30! This adult learning weekend at Camp Pisgah October 4-6 is a second chance for you to get your First Aider, Camp License and learn more ways to engage your troop! Experience two days in Brevard, NC filled with educational classes, great food and fellowship with other adult volunteers. Leave our adult learning weekend feeling energized, connected and ready to lead your Girl Scouts to new heights in the coming year.
Other Upcoming Adult Programs:
Circle C Adult Program: Equine Connections
Friday, August 30
Sophia, NC
Register by August 29.
Circle C Adult Program: Horseback Archery 1
Friday, September 6
Sophia, NC
Register by September 5.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
Girl Scout Self-Defense
Saturday, August 31
Connelly Springs, NC
Register by August 30.
Nantahala Adventure Weekend
Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8
Brevard, NC
Register by today!
Riding-Instructor-in-Training Orientation
Saturday, September 7
Sophia, NC
Register by September 2.
Girl Scouts Night at Kate’s Skating Rink
Thursday, September 19
Gastonia, NC
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Thursday, September 19
Register by September 12.
Let’s Go To A Horse Show!
Saturday, September 21
Mill Spring, NC
Register by September 16.
Grandfather Mountain’s 53rd Annual Girl Scout Day
Saturday, September 21
Linville, NC
VIRTUAL: Inside Government- Horse Edition
Tuesday, September 24
Register by September 23.
Be a VoteHer!
Saturday, October 5
Asheville, NC
Register by September 27.
KPC Family Camp: Horsin’ Around with STEM
Saturday, October 5 – Sunday, October 6
Sophia, NC
Register by September 23.
Horsin’ Around with STEM
Saturday, October 5
Sophia, NC
Register by September 30.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Monday, October 7
Register by September 30.
Today’s Monday Markdown
Our Girl Scout Shops are offering a special discount on a featured item every Monday!
Know a Girl Scout fashionista? Check out the It’s all about the Accessories Gift Bundle! All adorable accessories including Trio Hair Clips, Paracord Bracelet and Mini Stud Earrings.
Did you know you can bring the Girl Scout Shop to you? Request a Troop Uniform Shop event for uniform fittings at your meeting location or request a Pop Up Shop for service unit meetings, troop meetings and local Girl Scout events!
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