Gear Up for Greatness with Other Volunteers
Join us in Statesville for the 2025 Volunteer Conference: Cruisin’ Into a New Year on Saturday, August 2 for a day of inspiration, learning and connection. This energizing event is designed for both current Service Unit Team members and troop leaders interested in taking on local leadership roles.
You’ll hear the latest updates, fuel up with fresh ideas, build your skills, swap experiences and help drive the Girl Scout Mission forward. Connect with fellow volunteers and prepare to kick off a great Girl Scout year. You’ll walk away with new tools, valuable insights and, of course, an exclusive patch!
Take a look at the breakout sessions we have lined up:
- Service Unit Specialists – Setting Your Service Unit Team up for Success Set your Service Unit team up for a successful year! Explore detailed job descriptions, a Year at a Glance, and essential council and GSUSA resources to support your work.
- Camping Registration: Navigating the New System Learn step-by-step how to register for troop camping weekends and camporees using the new Overnight Camp Registration system.
- Marketing Your Events: Service Unit Flier Guidelines and Branding Basics Discover how to market your events effectively while meeting flier requirements, with insights from the council marketing team on branding and design.
- VTK 1-2-3: Planning Made Easy See how the Volunteer Toolkit simplifies troop planning with live demos on meeting prep, badge content, and year-round organization.
- Fall Product 101 – Easy Troop Funds Find out how the Fall Product Program can help your troop earn funds quickly and easily to support early-year activities.
- Rallyhood: Your All-in-One Troop Hub Get introduced to Rallyhood—the perfect platform for communication, event planning, file sharing, and payment collection.
- Event Idea Share & Safety Essentials Learn how to use the Activity & Travel Form, Activity Checkpoints, and Crisis Plan to keep events safe. Plus, share your SU’s favorite event ideas!
- Looker for Service Unit Success Discover how Looker helps you access key data, track progress, and support the Fall Product and Cookie Programs.
- Girl Leadership Awards Explore new leadership awards and tracks for girls, and learn how to promote, support, and celebrate their achievements.
- How to Recognize Your Volunteers Learn strategies to promote and celebrate adult volunteers in your Service Unit with award options and recognition ideas.
Say Yes to the Vest
Discover the Magic of Girl Scouts at “Say Yes to the Vest” on Saturday, August 16! This event is hosted in Greensboro, Hickory, Dallas and Asheville and is for Girl Scout members of all ages looking to purchase their new vest for the upcoming Girl Scout year. During this elevated shoping experience you can try on your Girl Scout vest and sash to find your perfect fit, shop official merchandise and apparel, enjoy some fun Girl Scout activities and snap memorable photos throughout your day!
Can’t attend? Host a Troop Uniform Shop! Our staff will help with fittings, orders and pick-up at your meeting space.
Circle C Equestrian Center Open House
Join us for our annual Circle C Equestrian Center Open House on Saturday, August 23! Come meet our wonderful horses, explore the barn and discover the exciting riding opportunities we offer for Girl Scouts and the community. Take a guided tour, chat with our experienced Riding Instructors, and learn how to sign up for lessons or join our Riding Instructor-In-Training program. Plus, enjoy fun activities, games, and hands-on experiences for the whole family. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just curious about horses, there’s something for everyone—don’t miss out on a day of equestrian adventure!
Know someone interested in joining Girl Scouts? We’ll have a Back to School Sign Up happening on-site as well.
80 Years of Memories, Magic and Milestones at Keyauwee Program Center
Miss your bestie from summer camp? Make plans to reunite at Keyauwee’s 80th Birthday on September 20! Bring your family and friends to join the community in celebrating this cherished camp property with a fun-filled day of classic camp activities, self-guided hikes, SWAPs, lunch and Trailblazer Talks- plus a guest speaker, exciting door prizes and a silent auction!
World Travels Made Easier with Getaways
Ever noticed this pin on a Girl Scout uniform? As a Girl Scout, you’re automatically a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), which means you can visit the WAGGGS World Centers in Switzerland, Mexico, England, Africa and India. Created just for Girl Scouts like you—WAGGGS World Centers are fun, affordable and safe places to stay while you broaden your horizons and make new friends. World Centers have special packages and programs throughout the year, and you can travel with your troop or a group of friends using GSUSA Getaways for easy planning.
GSCP2P Wants to Know Survey
It has been an honor to serve Girl Scouts and their families across our 40-county footprint this year. Your feedback is a valuable resource to help us ensure we are delivering the best experience to our members. All adult Girl Scouts and caregivers of youth members are encouraged to complete our short GSCP2P Wants to Know Survey as we prepare for an amazing year ahead.
New Camp Merch
Our new pre-order items that feature camp designs can be shipped to your door or picked up at any of our service centers or at Keyauwee Program Center. Pre-order our Youth Nope Rope T-shirt, Youth Pink Sweatshirt or Adult Campsick T-shirt by July 30.
Patch of the Month: S’more Summer Reading Challenge
The S’more Summer Reading Challenge offers Girl Scouts the chance to enjoy exciting activities during the summer, explore the outdoors, unleash their creativity and more—all while earning this patch! Plus, these activities provide fun for the whole family.
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Remember, you don’t have to be an expert to help Girl Scouts explore the outdoors. Progression allows for gradual skill-building, and our Outdoor Progression Chart is a helpful reference if you aren’t sure where to start.
Training classes are offered throughout the council during the year, but our adult learning weekends are a great way to get multiple trainings at once while enjoying time to decompress at camp. One of the more popular licenses earned is the Basic Camping Skills License, which is required in order to build a fire, roast marshmallows or cook a simple meal, pitch and sleep in tents. Earn it by completing the virtual, self-paced Overnight & Activity License and then attending the in-person Basic Camping Skills License. Registration is coming soon for Leaderee: We’re Better Together happening September 26-28 at Keyauwee Program Center and registration is now open for Trainfest: The Road To Oz happening October 3-5 at Camp Pisgah!
Upcoming Adult Programs:
Cruisin’ Into a New Year: 2025 Volunteer Conference
Saturday, August 2
Register by July 21.
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Wednesday, August 20
Register by August 15.
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Tuesday, September 23
Register by September 19.
Trainfest: The Road to Oz
Friday, October 3- Sunday, October 5
Statesville, NC
Register by September 12.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
Girl Scout Night With the Burlington Sock Puppets
Friday, July 11
Hickory, NC
Register by today!
Girl Scout Night With the Hickory Crawdads
Friday, July 18
Hickory, NC
Register by today!
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Tuesday, July 29
Register by July 22.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Monday, August 11
Register by August 4.
Say Yes to the Vest
Saturday, August 16
Asheville, Dallas, Hickory and Greensboro, NC
Register by August 14.
Sawdust Sprint
Saturday, September 13
Winston-Salem, NC
Circle C Equestrian Center Annual Open House
Saturday, August 23
Sophia, NC
Register by August 21.
Rooted in Adventure: 80 Years of Memories, Magic and Milestones at Keyauwee Program Center
Saturday, September 20
Sophia, NC
Register by September 8.
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