Summer Adventures for All Ages
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is designed to grow with each Girl Scout. Whether you choose to explore STEM, entrepreneurship, life skills or the great outdoors, our programming provides a progression-based model to gradually build upon age-appropriate skills.
We are excited to provide a summer of fun, friendship and adventure to Girl Scouts of all ages. Our summer camp book includes a readiness quiz for campers and their guardians to help you decide if a full week or mini overnight session is right for you. If your Girl Scout is a rising first grader, or if your Girl Scout isn’t ready to try overnight camp, we encourage you to get a taste of summer camp at our community day camp programs happening in Gastonia, Winston-Salem and Greensboro.
If your Girl Scout is a rising sixth grader or older, we also have an Adventure Day Camp. We’ll meet each morning at the Greensboro Service Center and explore a new destination with a fresh experience! From the rush of whitewater rafting, to exploring treetops on a high-ropes challenge course, to the excitement of gliding through the city on a Segway tour, every day is packed with fun.
And if you have an older camper ready to take on new thrills, we have two specialty programs to advance their outdoor exploration. Paddle to a private island for a unique overnight camping spot when you register for Spirit of Adventure or try an overnight backpacking trek when you register for Venture Out!
We have ways to get outside this summer for Girl Scouts at every comfort level. If your Girl Scout is thinking of registering for an overnight session, we invite you to come and explore what our camp has to offer at Keyauwee Program Center’s Open House on Sunday, March 9! This is the perfect opportunity for families to get a firsthand look at our beautiful facilities, meet our friendly staff and ask your summer camp-related questions. Whether you’re a returning camper or considering camp for the first time, our Open House is the perfect way to get a feel for the camp experience. We will also have a special ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. to celebrate the new Caraway deck. Thank you to the group of amazing volunteers who have worked hard to restore this unique and well-loved feature of this unit.
Giant Surprise in 2025
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is bringing a new surprise this week- a GIANT one! The Girl Scout selling the most girl-delivery packages through their e-commerce link between February 24-March 9 will receive a Giant Panda Plush.
We had a blast seeing your #SweetSurpriseIn2025 social media posts last week as we rang in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend and our new booth partnership with Wendy’s. We will announce the winners of FREE Wendy’s Frostys for a year next week, but there is still time to snag a free patch before this year’s cookie program ends.
Girl Board Member Applications Open
Service as a Girl Representative to the Council Board of Directors offers girls in 10th or 11th grade the opportunity to learn leadership and real-world skills needed to work in a business atmosphere. During a Girl Representative’s one-year term, beginning at the Annual Meeting, she will learn about the inner workings of Girl Scouts, how the Board influences and supports the Council and the girls, group dynamics, planning skills and financial accountability. Applications to become a Girl Board Member are open until March 20, 2025.
Thank you to Alexandra Heavener and Willa Stoutner for serving as our 2024-2025 Girl Board Members!
All members are invited to join us at Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 26 as we gather in Boone to celebrate 15 years of our council, welcome our new Girl Board Members and recognize the amazing accomplishments of our volunteers. Our day of celebration will include lunch, guest speakers and a business meeting with important council updates.
Board Forum
We are hosting several informational events with our Board of Directors, and your feedback is imperative. You can be a powerful tool in shaping the efforts of our organization and we welcome you to attend a forum at a service center or to attend virtually.
RSVP for one of the dates below:
Tuesday, February 25, 6 p.m. (Hickory Service Center)
Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m. (Triad Service Center)
Thursday, March 27, 4:30 p.m. (Virtual only due to construction at our Asheville Service Center)
STEM Scholarship
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to form their teams and join us in Winston-Salem on Saturday, April 5 to compete in the GSCP2P STEM Games! Come dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through hands-on challenges designed to spark your imagination and show you just how fun STEM can be. You may even take home some prizes!
High School Seniors who are pursuing an academic and career path in the areas of Technology or Engineering are also encouraged to apply for the Betsy Y. Justus NC TECH Founders Scholarship by April 1, 2025.
Out of the Ordinary Challenge Winner
Congratulations to Charlotte from Troop 10002 of Lincoln County on winning our Think “Out of the Ordinary!” for Success Challenge. These Girl Scouts made a cookie bingo board that helped get customers more involved- and help them earn pizza party! By submitting her Out of the Ordinary idea into our drawing, Charlotte has earned a 50-package credit of cookies to the Cookies for a Cause service project!
Patches to Explore This Month
Patch of the Month: Friends Around the World
Did you know there are Girl Guides or Girl Scouts Associations in 150 countries? Learn all about Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world! Download the activity guide and get started earning this patch!
Black History Month Patch
February is Black History Month where we honor the incredible contributions the Black and African American communities have made throughout U.S. history — from civil rights leaders to artists, politicians to inventors. Take this opportunity to learn more about the community’s central role in U.S. history and the world. We’ve got plenty of activities to choose from, so you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun while earning your Black History Month patch.
Mobile Shop Reminders
We are excited to hit the road and 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 Monday, March 31.
View our locations and hours and use the GSCP2P Shop Order Form to coordinate a pickup or to have items shipped to you.
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Wondering how to build your Girl Scout’s confidence through travel? Our travel progression chart will help you include girls on planning new adventures in an age-appropriate way. Remember to follow Safety Activity Checkpoints and to complete activity and travel request applications and driver request forms when required.
Upcoming Adult Programs:
VIRTUAL: Camporee Information Session
Thursday, March 6
Register by March 4.
VIRTUAL: Troop Leader Support and Q&A – Spring Renewal How to and Extended Year 101
Wednesday, March 12
Register by March 11.
Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, March 15
Gastonia, NC
Register by March 6.
VIRTUAL: Backpacking Pre-Session
Tuesday, March 25
Register by March 24.
Outdoor Adventure Training
Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30
Sophia, NC
Register by February 28.
Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, April 5
Statesville, NC
Register by March 28.
VIRTUAL: Troop Leader Support and Q&A – Money and Movement (Trips and Travel)
Wednesday, April 9
Register by April 8.
Backpacking Weekend
Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13
Asheville, NC
Register by March 25.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A
Thursday, March 6
Register by February 27.
Keyauwee Program Center Camp Work Day
Saturday, March 8
Sophia, NC
Register by March 1.
Keyauwee Program Center Open House
Sunday, March 9
Sophia, NC
Register by March 5.
Before the Curtain: Alice in Wonderland with Charlotte Youth Ballet
Sunday, March 9
Charlotte, NC
VIRTUAL: Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Monday, March 10 – Saturday, March 15
Register by March 5.
VIRTUAL: Girl Scout Birthday Party
Wednesday, March 12
Register by March 1.
Watershed Exploration and Cleanup Day
Saturday, March 15
Caldwell County, NC
Register by March 6.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Tuesday, March 25
Register by March 18.
STEM Games
Saturday, April 5
Sophia, NC
Register by March 20.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Thursday, April 10
Register by April 3.
Pliking at Crowders Mountain
Saturday, April 12
Kings Mountain, NC
Register by April 4.
Monday Markdown
Enjoy 50% off our trendy nylon sling bag featuring a convenient front pocket and a vibrant rainbow adjustable strap! Order for just $8 today only using the GSCP2P Shop Form for in-store pickup or to be delivered to your door.
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