Today’s Tips 2.9.26

Celebrate Girl Scout Week

Girl Scouts’ birthday, March 12, commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18 members in Savannah, Georgia. Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday. In 2026, Girl Scout Week will be observed March 8-14 and celebrated with daily spirit days.

Continue the fun and join us for Girl Scout Fest on Saturday, March 14 in Asheville, Gastonia, Greensboro and Hickory. Together, we’ll dive into hands-on activities from each of the four Girl Scout Pillars, enjoy games, crafts and surprises inspired by Girl Scouts past and present.

Girl Scout Week is a great time to reflect on our history and traditions. From friendship circles and flag ceremonies, to the Through The Decades patch program and check out boxes- there is a fun way for everyone to celebrate our sisterhood. You can even visit our service centers to see unique archives on display! Thank you to the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Archives Committee for curating the Girl Scout Purses display in Asheville, Hats and Scarves display in Gastonia, World Centers display in Greensboro and Product Program display in Hickory.

Special Shop Hours

The Girl Scout Shop located in our Greensboro Service Center is hosting special shop hours this month.

Can’t make it to the shop? Order your favorite Girl Scout gear online 24/7 on the official Girl Scout Shop website.

Vote for Us This Week

Nominations are open for the Triad Moms on Main Choice Awards. We’re proud to be part of this great community and need your help! Please nominate Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont as your local favorite Mission Driven Nonprofit and Best Summer Camp before voting closes this Friday!

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 February 22, 2026.

Thank you to Gayasha Abeykoon and Kaveesha Abeykoon for serving as our 2025-2026 Girl Board Members!

All members are invited to join us at Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 25 as we gather in Thomasville to “Make New Friends while Keeping the Old,” 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. Registration will be live on our calendar soon, but save the date as this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Save Up to $150 on Summer Camp Now

Ready to Explore More this summer? View our 2026 Summer Camp Program Guide to discover all the fun we have planned. You will also find a readiness quiz for campers and adults, important information on various savings and assistance as well as a scavenger hunt that could win you a Camp Care Package! Only a $50 deposit is needed to hold your spot.

For a limited time, you can stack up $150 in summer camp savings! Take advantage of our early bird discount to save $50 on each overnight session by March 31. When you register your camper for two sessions, you will also receive a $50 multi-week discount.

Want to help us create camp magic this summer? Learn more about our summer camp staff positions and apply today!

Board Forums

Your voice matters and can influence the future of our council! We are hosting Board Forums at each service center throughout February and March and look forward to seeing you in-person or virtually for these informational and governance meetings with the GSCP2P Board of Directors.

Bandit’s Tips For Cookie Program Fun

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is in full swing, and we’re excited for you to learn entrepreneurial skills, have fun raising funds for your next adventure and earn financial literacy badges.

Bandit’s Tip:
Find ways to increase the effectiveness of efforts you are currently taking on. Heading to a booth? Try upselling to your customers by letting everyone know about the Buy5 drawing. This could increase the size of the orders your secure! Have ideas on how to create an eye-catching display? Submit a photo for our Out of the Ordinary challenge. Your creativity could score you an extra 50-package credit and the deadline has been extended to March 15!

Convention Bound

This summer is the 58th National Council Session and Girl Scouts Unite event in Washington, D.C.! The Girl Scout National Convention occurs every three years and is a stellar opportunity to see girl-led governance in action, connect with Girl Scouts from all over, hear from inspiring speakers, learn leadership skills through interactive workshops and discover unique adventures.

While we will be represented by GSCP2P National Delegates, GSCP2P is not organizing a trip to Washington, D.C. Girl Scouts, volunteers, alums and families are all invited to attend, and group travel plans can be coordinated within your troop or service unit. You can also connect with members in our council on Rallyhood! Our council has booked several rooms and is able to offer discounted lodging to our members traveling for the convention. Learn more and complete our National Convention Lodging Interest Form to reserve your rooms.

Travel to the Past at Historic Johnson Farm

Play the Past on Saturday, March 7 at the Historic Johnson Farm in Hendersonville! Come and experience a delightful day filled with a house tour, a scavenger hunt, traditional games and a chance to craft your very own project. After the activities, feel free to explore the beautiful grounds and enjoy a picnic lunch. Both troops and individual girls are welcome!

More discoveries await! Use our Community Partner Directory to schedule unique experiences for your troop.

Patch of the Month: World Thinking Day

Did you know February 22 will mark 100 years of World Thinking Day? Dive into this year’s theme of “Our Friendship,” celebrate our international sisterhood and stand up for causes that can improve girls’ lives around the world while earning the World Thinking Day award!

Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings

Girl Scout Week is a time when we shout our Girl Scout pride from the rooftops! It’s also a time when many troops celebrate the connections between Girl Scouting and their faith, learn more about other faiths and thank faith partners for their support throughout the year.

Girls can join in the festivities on three specially designated dates during Girl Scout Week (or a day of your choosing):

Girl Scout Sunday: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Girl Scout Jummah: Friday, March 13, 2026
Girl Scout Sabbath/Shabbat: Friday, March 13 – Saturday, March 14, 2026

If your troop meets at a house of worship, now is a great time to coordinate ways to show your gratitude. Whether your Girl Scouts participate in a worship service, plan an activity after the service or organize a service project, there are many ways to honor these meaningful connections! Check out these faith resources to help you plan, promote and carry out your efforts.

Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which includes many of the principles and values common across religions. So while we are a secular organization, Girl Scouts has always encouraged girls to take spiritual journeys via their faiths’ religious recognitions.

Upcoming Adult Programs:

First Aid/CPR Certification
Saturday, February 28
Greensboro, NC
Register by February 18.

VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Thursday, March 5
Register by February 27.

2026 Leaderfest “Find your path…to Troop Success”
Saturday, March 21
Hickory, NC
Register by March 5.

MADD: Power of Parents
Saturday, March 21
Hickory, NC
Register by March 13.

Keyauwee Program Center Camp Workday
Saturday, March 28
Sophia, NC
Register by March 20.

VIRTUAL: Backpacking Pre-Session
Thursday, April 2
Register by March 20.

Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, April 11
High Point, NC
Register by April 2.

Camp Pisgah Workday
Saturday, April 11
Brevard, NC
Register by April 3.

Backpacking License
Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19
Hot Springs, NC
Register by April 9.

Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, April 18
Gastonia, NC
Register by April 9.

Upcoming Programs at a Glance

VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Thursday, February 12
Register by today!

VIRTUAL: Adventure Awaits: Destination Diaries- Girl Scouts Share Their Adventures!
Sunday, February 15
Register by February 11.

VIRTUAL: Teaching Leadership- Program Aide
Tuesday, February 24 & Wednesday, February 25
Register by February 17.

Safe Sitter: Intro to Safe Babysitting
Saturday, February 28
Black Mountain, NC
Register by February 13.

Riding Instructor-In-Training (RIIT) Orientation
Saturday, February 28
Sophia, NC
Register by February 22.

VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Thursday, March 5
Register by February 26.

Design in Nature
Saturday, March 7
Winston-Salem, NC
Register by February 27.

Future Designer
Saturday, March 7
Winston-Salem, NC
Register by February 27.

Girl Scout Fest
Saturday, March 14
Gastonia, Greensboro and Hickory, NC
Register by March 2.

Rise Up: A Mental Wellness Patch Program
Saturday, March 21
Hickory, NC
Register by March 13.

Junior RIIT Explorer
Saturday, March 21
Sophia, NC
Register by March 15.

Sisterhood Success: A Day With Kappa Delta at Wake Forest
Saturday, March 28
Winston-Salem, NC
Register by March 7.