Shop Updates and Office Closings
All shops and service centers will be closed on Monday, January 20 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The Hickory Girl Scout Shop is growing wheels! To better serve our members, we will be transitioning the Hickory Shop to a mobile model starting January 21. Our brick and mortar store will operate under normal business hours this week. Then, we’ll be hitting the road to deliver Girl Scout shopping experiences to you!
Reserve a Pop Up Shop or Troop Uniform Shop using our GSCP2P Shop Order Form. And, to ensure you have a great experience, we’re extending our mobile shop special offer! Enjoy 10% off orders of $25 or more when you schedule your next Pop Up Shop or Troop Uniform Shop event to take place by March 31.
Due to popular demand, we have extended the pre-order sale of Join Our Herd T-shirts through January 17! Girls can grab a cute t-shirt and a charming horse plushie for just $20, while adults can snag their stylish horse shirts for only $25. Order yours today here.
Have Your Voice Heard at the National Level
Calling Girl Scouts in grades 6-10! GSUSA is seeking up to 11 new members to join the National Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA for a two-year term. Our council will nominate two Girl Scouts, so learn more and apply by January 29.
The National Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA is a group of middle and high school Girl Scouts who make recommendations, contribute to key initiatives and influence decision-making processes with our national office. Advisory board members develop leadership skills, collaborate with decision-makers at GSUSA and grow skills to prepare for post-secondary education and future leadership opportunities.
Nominate a Volunteer for an Adult Award
Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for a National Girl Scout Award! Learn more about the Volunteer of Excellence Pin, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge 1 and Thanks Badge 2 and submit nomination materials by February 1.
Tune In for a Media Girl Takeover
Media Girls are taking over social media! Tune in to our channels on Wednesday, January 15 as a few of our Media Girls kickoff cookie season with interviews, take you behind-the-scenes at events and share messages from local Girl Scouts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok so you don’t miss out!
Walk-About Week Extended
We’re extending Walk-About fun for an extra week due to the weather! Did you know you could win an ice cream party for your troop and earn a patch by participating in Walk-About Week January 11-25? 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 more! Learn more about the Girl Scout Cookie Program and get started today!
Summer Camp Savings
Save $50 with our Early Bird Special on any full-week overnight camp when you register by January 31! Only a $50 deposit is needed to save your spot.
Did you know Girl Scout Cookies could help send you to camp? Earn Cookie Dough by participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and apply these credits to your summer camp registration fee before summer camp starts!
Learn more about our day, overnight and horse summer camp programs and Choose Your Own Adventure!
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!
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Looking for badges to work on with your troop? Many of the activities you are doing during the Girl Scout Cookie Program can help you earn Cookie Business, Financial Literacy and Entrepreneur badges! Take a look at our Entrepreneurship Badges & Pins chart to see how Girl Scouts at every age-level can learn new skills and fill up their uniforms.
Upcoming Adult Programs:
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Thursday, January 23
Register by January 20.
VIRTUAL: Camporee Information Session
Thursday, February 6
Register by February 4.
VIRTUAL: Troop Leader Office Hours
Wednesday, February 12
Register by February 11.
VIRTUAL: Troop Camping Information Session
Thursday, February 13
Register by February 10.
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Monday, February 24
Register by February 20.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
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.
VIRTUAL: Destinations Showcase
Sunday, February 9
Register by January 27.
Safe Sitter Babysitter Boss
Monday, February 17
Greensboro, NC
Register by January 27.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Wednesday, February 19
Register by February 12.
Riding-Instructor-In-Training Orientation
Saturday, February 22
Greensboro, NC
Register by February 17.
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