Camp Updates
Keyauwee Program Center:
A special thank you to the 50+ volunteers who joined us for our Camp Workday on Saturday, March 28! Thanks to their hard work, we accomplished a wide range of projects, including cleaning units, shelters, bathhouses and sheds; fire pit cleanup; storage organization; deck and stair repairs; Fairy Garden maintenance; landscaping; leaf blowing and more. We’re also excited to share that we’ve partnered with a local company to prepare the pool for summer camp, with work having started the week of March 23. Looking ahead, additional projects planned for April include repairs to the Nature Center, amphitheater, dining hall retaining wall and the Director’s house, among others.
There are still a few units available this spring at Keyauwee Program Center—reserve your spot and join us at camp!
And don’t forget: all girls in rising grades 2–12 are invited to attend summer camp at Keyauwee Program Center. Tomorrow is the final day to save with our $50 Early Bird discount! We want every Girl Scout to be able to attend camp regardless of their financial situation. Once you register for a program and pay a $50 non-refundable deposit, you will have access to our online financial aid application. Receiving financial aid is confidential. Our camp staff do not know who receives financial assistance. Last year, campers who applied for financial assistance received an average of $280 to use on registration fees. To apply Cookie Dough, Daisy Dollars or Nut Buck credits to your summer camp registration fees, please contact info@girlscoutsp2p.org.
Camp Pisgah:
We’re excited to share that a lot of great progress is happening at camp—major improvements to our cisterns and water system are nearly complete, we’ve recently finished electrical and internet upgrades and we’re very close to hiring a new ranger. As we continue this work, we want to ensure the best and safest experience for our volunteers. Due to a few delays, we are postponing the April 11 workday to Saturday, May 9. This will allow time for our water system to be fully operational and for us to plan meaningful, productive projects for the day. The time and location will remain the same, so we hope you will sign up to join us on May 9 for a Camp Workday. Official reopening date for Camp Pisgah has not yet been determined, but the team is hopeful for mid-May.
Camp Ginger Cascades:
We continue to actively assess repair needs across camp, focusing on both the scope of work and associated costs to ensure we are planning responsibly and effectively. Current priority projects include, but are not limited to:
- Roof replacements across multiple structures
- Repairs to the well system
- Necessary repairs to the Director’s house
- Dining Hall decking and roof improvements
This ongoing assessment will help us prioritize projects, allocate resources strategically and ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of camp facilities. The camp will remain closed during this assessment.
Curiosity Quest Registrations Close This Week
Don’t miss out on a day of hands-on discovery! We’re hosting Curiosity Quest on April 11 in Winston-Salem and inviting Girl Scouts and the broader community to explore interactive STEM stations led by community experts and organizations. Activities include building mini aquaponics systems, creating simple electrical circuits, designing a green city, exploring horse genetics, investigating stream health by studying aquatic insects, learning about composting and food waste solutions and discovering dog safety and training with AKC ambassadors.
The event will also feature a special guest speaker, Dr. Mary Lynne Dittmar, President and CEO of Dittmar Associates. With more than 30 years of research focused on helping humans live and work in space, she currently advises NASA on the future of human space exploration.
Admission to Kaleideum Children’s Museum is included in the event fee, so you can continue exploring after the event.
Annual Meeting Registrations Close Next Week
Join us in Thomasville on Saturday, April 25 for the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Annual Meeting as we welcome our council’s new CEO and honor the dedication and impact of our volunteers, members and supporters.
This is an opportunity to network, receive important news, participate in voting on key council business and commemorate volunteers during our Adult Awards Ceremony. More than just an event, it’s a chance to “make new friends while keeping the old” as we unite to celebrate the Girl Scout Movement in our 40-county footprint. Light breakfast and lunch are included.
CEO Receptions
Join us for a CEO Reception to meet our new CEO, Elaine Loyack. Plus, enjoy some light refreshments and sample the new Exploremores cookies! We are hosting a reception in Hickory this week and Greensboro in April.
Buy5 Winners
Four lucky Girl Scout Cookie customers have won a year supply of cookies! Congratulations to these customers and a special shout out to the Girl Scouts who supplied the winning tickets by using the Buy5 opportunity to maximize their sales and create positive customer relationships.
- Asheville: Laura G.
(Customer of Maple D.,Troop 2984) - Gastonia: Kim S.
(Customer of Troop 20036) - Hickory: Cinamon L.
(Customer of Angela N.,Troop 13050) - Triad: Michael L.
(Customer of Troop 13001)
Please note that the council is communicating with winners to arrange their cookie pickups.
Her Future, Her Impact
Dress up and join us for Her Future, Her Impact: Girl Awards Gala on Saturday, May 16 at Heritage Farm in Dobson. We are celebrating the 2026 class of Highest Award Girl Scouts with an elegant evening featuring dinner, an inspiring guest speaker and a firsthand look at how Girl Scouts are shaping their communities with courage, confidence and character.
All honorees should have received an e-mailed invitation, but everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate these prestigious accomplishments. This is a formal ceremony and preferred dress is either a Girl Scout uniform (white top, khaki bottoms, vest or sash) or gala attire (such as floor-length or cocktail-length formal wear).
Did you know that earning the Gold Award can set you up for success in school, careers and beyond? The GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship is officially open and accepting applications through April 14. Eligible Girl Scouts can apply for a $5,000 scholarship to support their educational goals.
Learn at Allison Woods
Are you seeking a fun, educational and innovative way to earn a badge? If you love the outdoors and learning about the environment, the Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center Girl Scout Badge Programs are perfect for you and your troop! These two-hour programs include a lesson and all necessary activity supplies for just $8 per Girl Scout.
More discoveries await! Use our Community Partner Directory to schedule unique experiences for your troop.
Patch of the Month:Through the Decades
Celebrate the Girl Scout spirit across generations by earning the Through the Decades Patch! Try activities from different eras and explore local history and traditions.
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Service Unit Team members are invited to join us in Statesville on May 30 for a dynamic day of connection, learning and inspiration at our Where Service Units Grow Spring Service Unit Team Retreat. This energizing retreat is designed just for Service Unit volunteers and leaders. Through role-specific training, collaborative discussions and engaging team-building activities, you’ll strengthen your leadership skills, exchange fresh ideas and discover best practices from across the council. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your team, build new relationships and leave feeling motivated for the year ahead. Come ready to learn, share and grow together-and enjoy a complimentary lunch as part of the day!
Upcoming Adult Programs:
Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, April 11
High Point, NC
Register by April 2.
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.
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Monday, April 20
Register by April 14.
2026 Annual Meeting
Saturday, April 25
Thomasville, NC
Register by April 10.
Adult Learning Facilitator Training
Saturday, May 2
Statesville, NC
Register by April 24.
Where Service Units Grow
Saturday, May 30
Statesville, NC
Register by May 22.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
P2P Curiosity Quest
Saturday, April 11
Winston-Salem, NC
Register by April 3.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Monday, April 13
Register by April 3.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Softball Game
Sunday, April 19
Boone, NC
Register by April 13.
Eco Learner
Saturday, April 18
Statesville, NC
No Horse? No Problem! Let’s Go To A Horse Show!
Saturday, May 2
Mill Spring, NC
Register by April 27.
All Aboard: Girl Scout Railroading STEM Adventure
Saturday, May 2
Spencer, NC
Register by April 27.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Thursday, May 7
Register by May 5.
Brownie Day at Brevard Little House
Saturday, May 9
Brevard, NC
Register by April 27.
Her Future, Her Impact: Girl Awards Gala
Saturday, May 16
Dobson, NC
Register by April 30.
Girl Scout Color Run
Sunday, May 17
Archdale, NC
Register by April 17.
Becoming HER: Mental Wellness Summit
Saturday, May 30
Concord, NC
Register by April 17.
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