Today’s Tips 5.18.26

Want to meet other girls from your council? Do you have ideas about events or programs you would like to see our council offer? Then the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Girl Advisory Board (GAB) is for you!

The Girl Advisory Board (GAB) allows Girl Scout Cadettes through Ambassadors the opportunity to serve as an advisory team providing programmatic input to the Experience Team and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). By lending a voice to a movement that wants, needs and values girl-led contributions, these young leaders will play a significant role in shaping the ongoing work of GSCP2P. Applications are open now and will be accepted through July 1, 2026.

Another year filled with Girl Scout fun, adventure and sisterhood awaits- and we hope you will join us! Renew your membership today and unlock some never-before-seen Spring Renewal rewards for girls, adults and service units. Find the full details on our blog and renew your membership by May 31!

Have questions or need help? Whether for your entire troop or just your girl, we’re here to assist you! Join our Engagement team for our virtual office hours sessions on May 18, 19, 25 and 26!

A huge thank you to the volunteers who helped us this spring as we prepared to open Camp Pisgah. We truly appreciate your support and are looking forward to serving Girl Scouts and our communities’ amazing outdoor experiences! Camp Pisgah is looking good and our Troop Camping Guide can help you plan before completing a reservation in CampLife. Please be aware that we are unable to do any council-facilitated activities at this present time but plan to offer these activities starting in September for our fall season.

Fall dates for troop camping will be launched mid-June for both Camp Pisgah and Keyauwee Program Center. Camp Ginger Cascades will remain closed as we assess maintenance needs and repair costs.

Tuesday Explorers is a virtual series kicking off in June. These unique meetings are open to all girls and Girl Scouts, so invite your friends to join you to experience what Girl Scout fun is all about!

Keyauwee Program Center is hosting a Council-wide Bridging and Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 13 in Sophia. We’ll kick off the morning with a Council-wide Bridging Ceremony, honoring girls moving up to the next age level and taking the next step in their Girl Scout journey. It’s the perfect way to celebrate accomplishments, make new memories and welcome the next year of Girl Scouting together! After a provided lunch at the dining hall, families will be able to enjoy games and camp activities led by summer camp staff and girls from our Girl Advisory Board.

Register your whole troop for Council-wide Bridging and Family Fun Day and take advantage of our 10 for 10 discount!
Receive 10% off if you register 10 or more participants (can be a combination of youth and adults).

We are excited to Explore More Camp! View our 2026 Summer Camp Program Guide to discover all the fun we have planned for overnight campers at Keyauwee Program Center and for day campers joining us in Black Mountain, Greensboro, Hickory and Winston-Salem.

This year, all overnight campers will get to enjoy an equestrian experience at no additional cost! Not sure about a full week away from home? Try a mini session for a short, but action-packed, overnight camp experience.

To apply Cookie Dough, Daisy Dollars or Nut Buck credits to your summer camp registration fees, please contact info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Financial assistance is still available!
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.

In 2026, the United States celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This historic milestone, known as America250, honors the people, places and moments that shaped our nation. Girl Scouts of the USA is partnering with America250 to celebrate this anniversary with special opportunities for girls to explore history, community and leadership. Girl Scouts can take part in events and activities across North Carolina and beyond, and earn a commemorative five patch collection to mark this once in a lifetime celebration.

Each year, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont needs to report our progress and success to our communities and membership. We are required to obtain data from troops and service units annually to maintain our 501c3 status. Completion of these reports helps us update your records and to better understand how we can best support you. Your help is greatly appreciated with this important task. Get started on your Troop Year End Report or Service Unit Year End Report and submit by July 1.