Secure Travel Scholarships by November 15
Girl Scout Destinations is the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and older. With a ton of different trips to apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west, to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad—there’s something amazing for everyone to experience. Make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states, see and learn new things and pack your bags full of inspiring, life-changing experiences and memories.
Girl Scouts who apply for their Destinations trip before November 15 and are selected to attend their program of choice are guaranteed funding from D-Pass scholarship funds. After November 15, scholarships are awarded until funds are exhausted. Find trips and the D-Pass application and get ready to see just how far Girl Scouts can take you!
Last Week of Fall Product Program Fun
We are in the last week of the Fall Product Program! Girl Scouts are learning business skills, earning rewards and kick-starting troop funds for the Girl Scout adventures ahead! There is still time to create your avatar and online storefront as the online program ends November 10.
Each troop that participates in the Fall Program earns 15% of all products sold. If a troop chooses the higher proceeds option (18%), they do not earn the physical rewards listed on the order card but will still receive all patches. Troops who participate in the 2025 Fall Product Program and sell at least 100 items will receive an additional $0.05 per package of cookies sold during the upcoming Cookie Program.
This year’s theme is Brave. Fierce. Fun! Our mascot, Cinnamon, has some tips for success:
- Practice good people skills and give your friends and family a friendly reminder that orders close soon. Marketing a sense of urgency can help motivate your customers to place an order.
- It is ok to send someone an extra reminder or even make a phone call to see if they received your e-mail.
- Don’t forget that one of the requirements to earn a personalized avatar patch is to send 20 e-mails!
BIG NEWS!
Because the Fall Product Program is sweeter with teamwork, I wanted to introduce my sidekick, Spice! We know that the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs help fund amazing adventures and service projects. That is why it’s important to help your troop reach 100 items sold and receive the additional $0.05 cookie proceeds. Spice is excited to see you kickstart an amazing Girl Scout year, so she has agreed to create a drawing! For a chance to win Spice, the giant Grizzly plush, earn the personalized avatar patches for both Fall Product and Cookie Programs!
Grizzly bears typically emerge from hibernation in mid-March through May, so Spice will be ready to announce the winner in April 2026.
Science of Roller Skating Registration Closes This Week
Bring the whole family to explore the Science of Roller Skating on Sunday, November 16 in Winston-Salem, NC! Learn how concepts like balance, friction, momentum and force come into play every time you glide across the rink. Through hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations, participants will uncover the physics and motion that make skating possible. It’s a perfect blend of movement, learning and family bonding!
New membership opportunities will be available on-site, so invite your friends to join you and discover what Girl Scout fun is all about!
Cookie Expo and Cookie University
This year, we’re bringing our annual high-energy cookie rally to Black Mountain on Saturday, December 6! New adventures unfold and the fun continues with an optional overnight option.
Cookie Expo will prepare younger Girl Scouts for a successful cookie season by building essential skills in Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills and Business Ethics-all while having fun! Girls will take part in hands-on stations, exciting games and engaging challenges that boost confidence, teamwork and sales strategies. Don’t miss this chance to kick off cookie season with enthusiasm, learning and plenty of Girl Scout spirit!
Meanwhile, older Girl Scouts are invited to step into a world of fun and learning at our Cookie University: The Game of Life. Get a taste of what it’s like to run a successful business! Imagine a life-sized game board where girls become entrepreneurs for a day, making real-world decisions that sharpen their leadership and financial skills. As they move through each station, they’ll take on exciting roles like CEO, Marketing Expert and Sales Superstar, experiencing everything from setting goals and managing finances to developing customer relationships.
New Cookie Hoodie
A huge congratulations to Tiffany, a Girl Scout Cadette from Troop 10182, for winning this year’s Cookie Hoodie Design Contest!
Pre-order your cookie hoodie by Sunday, November 30! All orders are available for delivery or pick-up in mid-December.
Election Week Reminder
It’s election week! Just a reminder that, as a 501C3 organization, we do not endorse political candidates. Girls and families can endorse their chosen candidate(s) while not representing the organization in uniform. Thank you for your cooperation!
Help Us Winterize Camp
Help us winterize Keyauwee Program Center on Saturday, December 6! We will have jobs available for all ages, but please RSVP and let us know you are coming so we know what type of projects we can prepare.
Experience Science at KidSenses
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to Rutherfordton this December to experience science at KidSenses. From exploring subzero temperatures to creating things that fly, there are tons of ways to see how amazing science is!
Patch of the Month: Future Designer
Discover the world of design with our new Future Designer patch program! This fun, hands-on program introduces Girl Scouts to architecture, interior and graphic design, urban planning, engineering and related careers.
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:
Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, November 8
Hickory, NC
Register by today!
First Aid/CPR Certification
Saturday, November 8
Hickory, NC
Register by today!
Primitive Camping
Saturday, November 8
Hickory, NC
Register by today!
VIRTUAL: Lead the Change: Highest Awards Info Night!
Monday, November 17
Register by November 15.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Thursday, November 6
Register by today!
Cadette Animal Helpers Badge Workshop
Saturday, November 8
Sophia, NC
Register by today!
VIRTUAL: Lead the Change: Highest Awards Info Night!
Monday, November 17
Register by November 15.
No Horse? No Problem! Model Horse Artist
Saturday, November 22
Sophia, NC
Register by November 17.
Gourd Gala
Saturday, November 22
Brevard, NC
Register by November 17.
Cookie Expo
Saturday, December 6
Black Mountain, NC
Register by November 24.
Cookie University
Saturday, December 6
Black Mountain, NC
Register by November 24.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Thursday, December 11
Register by December 8.
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