Holiday Closings
All service centers and shops are closed Monday, December 23 – Wednesday, January 1. Normal hours will resume on Thursday, January 2.
Happy New Year
2024 was filled with memories! This year our council celebrated over 300 Girl Scouts earning a Highest Award and collectively contributing over 12,000 hours of community service. We honored 28 volunteers with National Awards and many others for their dedication and years of service at our Annual Meeting. We hosted over 500 campers at summer camp and another 2,000 visitors at camp throughout the year. Over 4,000 Girl Scouts participated in our entrepreneurship programs and helped us donate over 23,000 Girl Scout Cookies through our council service project.
Our members inspire us at every step and are the heart of our organization. We thank you for allowing us to serve and support you, but we also thank you for joining us in our mission and taking action to make our communities a better place.
We are so excited for the fun, friends, adventure and learning ahead in 2025!
New Program Guide
Our council’s January – June 2025 Program Guide is now available! Take a look at what we have in store and register for events using our online calendar.
Patch of the Month: Dark Skies
This patch will help you understand the importance of dark skies and how you can protect this resource. You will learn about light pollution, see the effect of light pollution yourself, learn how you can make changes to reduce light pollution and share what you have learned with others. Download the activity guide and get started earning this patch!
Sweet Rewards
Initial cookie orders arrive next week! Ask your Troop Cookie Manager for date, time and location.
Did you know you could win an ice cream party for your troop and earn a patch by participating in Walk-About Week January 11-19? Have more fun and decorate a wagon or anything that can carry cookies when participating in the walk-about. Then, take a picture of you (in uniform or identifiable as a Girl Scout) with your wagon and submit it by January 27 at bit.ly/2025walkabout.
All photos received will be placed in a drawing and two entries will be drawn to win a Walmart gift card to be used for an ice cream party for the troop. Photos will be used to promote the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Only one photo should be submitted per girl.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program isn’t just packed with business skills- you can earn patches, free admission to various attractions, panda apparel, outdoor gear and even a Stellar Seller weekend experience in Charlotte, NC! Plus, your Girl Scout Cookie proceeds can fund Girl Scout experiences and be used to purchase troop supplies. Learn more about the Girl Scout Cookie Program and get started today!
Tell Us Your 2024 Highlights
Where did Girl Scouting take you this year? Use our Girl Scout News Form to submit your photos and story about a service project, field trip or other experience for a chance to be featured on our social media!
Join Our Herd
For a limited time, girls can snag a cute t-shirt and an adorable horse plushie for just $20, while adults can grab their stylish horse shirts for only $25. Preorders are due by January 3 and shirts are available in Youth S-XL and Adult S-5X.
January Mobile Shop Savings
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!
Schedule your next mobile shop event for now through January 30 and get 10% off orders of $25 or more!
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a great way for you to lead girls through the world of business. As Girl Scouts grow, they can progress their skills and learn how to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. Our Entrepreneurship Progression Chart has some discussion topics to help you at every step of the way!
Upcoming Adult Programs:
Basic Camping Skills License
Sunday, January 12
Oak Ridge, NC
Register by January 8.
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Thursday, January 3
Register by January 20.
VIRTUAL: Camporee Information Session
Thursday, February 6
Register by February 4.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
Girl Scout Sing in the New Year Weekend
Friday, January 3 – Sunday, January 5
Hickory, NC
Register by today!
Girl Scout Sing in the New Year
Saturday, January 4
Hickory, NC
Register by today!
VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A
Thursday, January 9
Register by January 2.
VIRTUAL: Teen Outdoor Leadership Program Information Session
Thursday, January 9
Register by January 7.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Monday, January 13
Register by January 6.
VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A
Thursday, February 6
Register by January 30.
Cast Iron Chef Weekend
Friday, February 7 – Sunday, February 9
Sophia, NC
Register by January 30.
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