Asheville Shop Closed Next Week
Please note the Asheville shop and service center will be closed from Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 3. You can shop 24/7 on the official online shop and GSCP2P Shop orders can still be placed through the GSCP2P Shop Order Form.
Girl Scouts Go Global
This past March, we unveiled our GSCP2P Virtual History Museum during Girl Scout Week. We have continued to grow our collections and our newest scrapbooks have been featured by DigitalNC. Learn more about one Girl Scout’s travels during the 1950’s in their article.
Ready to plan travels of your own? Check out the GSUSA Destinations planned for 2027 and apply today!
Bridging Ceremony and Family Fun Day
We had a blast at Keyauwee Program Center for Council-wide Bridging and Family Fun Day! Celebrating Girl Scouts bridging to the next age level and enjoying camp activities while meeting summer camp staff was the perfect way to kick off summer.
Last Week to Order New Camp Hoodie
New camp hoodie alert! Show your Girl Scout camp pride with our new lavender Explore More Keyauwee hoodie. Available in youth and adult sizes. Order yours today!
Officially Summer Camp Season
We welcomed our first session of overnight campers yesterday! There is still time to join us at Keyauwee Program Center for a full week or mini session of overnight camp! View our 2026 Summer Camp Program Guide to discover all the fun we have planned and save your spot at least two weeks before the session start date.This year, all overnight campers will get to enjoy an equestrian experience at no additional cost! Want to meet the herd before your stay? Check out Circle C Equestrian Center on Facebook or Instagram! The herd has a lot of personality and loves to make videos.
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.
To apply Cookie Dough, Daisy Dollars or Nut Buck credits to your summer camp registration fees, please contact info@girlscoutsp2p.org.
Session Spotlight:
Registrations for Magic and Mysteries close next week- don’t miss your chance to report to the Wizarding School of Keyauwee! Campers will spend the week uncovering magical mysteries, from studying enchanted plants and brewing potions to exploring all kinds of mystical secrets. They’ll get hands-on with fun activities like candle making, potion crafting and testing their skills in a friendly game of Quidditch. Along the way, campers will also enjoy classic camp favorites like boating, climbing, archery and team-building challenges, blending magic with adventure. Friendship and teamwork are at the heart of this magical week as campers collaborate, share discoveries and cheer each other on in all their enchanting activities.
Midweek brings Theme Thursday, a day to dress in your best wizard or magical outfits, letting your imagination run wild and adding an extra touch of magic to the fun. With spells, creativity and plenty of laughter, this week is perfect for campers ready to explore, play and discover their own magical powers!
Day Camp Is Coming to You
While overnight summer camp sessions are being hosted at Keyauwee Program Center, we have amazing day camp programs coming to communities throughout our footprint!
Day camp is for all girls rising grades 1-5. Each day will be filled with excitement, discovery and thrilling challenges! Save your spot and get ready for imaginations to run wild as we explore the spirit of adventure.
Hickory: July 6-10
Register by today!
Greensboro: July 27-31
Register by July 13.
Black Mountain: August 3-7
Register by July 20.
Miss Carolina Foothills Teen 2026 Registration Closes This Week
Discover new topics every week during our virtual Tuesday Explorers series! Hear from a former Girl Scout and current Miss Carolina Foothills Teen 2026 as she shares her community service initiative on allergy awareness and food safety. Girls will learn how to recognize and respond to food allergies and complete a meaningful, hands-on activity during the Miss Carolina Foothills Teen 2026 session.
Girl Advisory Board Applications Close Next Week
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!
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. 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.
Earn Badges with Historic Johnson Farm
Enjoy nature, farm animals and badge activities during Girl Scout Day at Historic Johnson Farm in Hendersonville on Saturday, August 22. From donkey visits to baking apples, it will be a day filled with fun and learning!
More discoveries await! Use our Community Partner Directory to schedule unique experiences for your troop.
Celebrate Cultural Richness With Heritage Month Patch Program
The Girl Scout Movement deeply values diversity and inclusion, and the month of June (LGBTQ+ Pride Month) is a great time for you to start (or continue!) learning about the LGBTQ+ communities.
The “I Am a Girl Scout!” fun patch is designed to provide Girl Scouts and volunteers of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn more about the identities, cultures, histories and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community honored during Pride Month. We invite you to explore these cultures and communities in your state and across the country! We’ve got plenty of activities for you to choose from so that you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun learning while earning a cool patch! The “I Am a Girl Scout!” LGBTQ+ Pride Month fun patch is part of the Multicultural Community Celebration fun patch series.
Outdoor Fun Ahead
June is Great Outdoors Month and GSUSA has launched their 2026 Girl Scouts Love Outdoors Challenge patch program with 50+ fun activities to help Girl Scouts see what’s possible right outside their own front door!
Patch of the Month: Passport to Adventure
Create unforgettable memories, learn new skills and explore—all while having fun. This program offers a personalized passport with a “Bucket List” of activities in eight categories. Enjoy adventures with family, your Girl Scout troop or solo. Earn check marks and work towards the exclusive Passport to Adventure Patch.
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
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.
Upcoming Adult Programs:
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Monday, July 13
Register by July 11.
2026 Volunteer Conference
Saturday, August 1
Statesville, NC
Register by July 24.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
Girl Scout Night: The Burlington Sock Puppets Baseball Game
Saturday, June 27
Burlington, NC
Register by June 27.
VIRTUAL: Tuesday Explorers – Miss Carolina Foothills Teen 2026
Tuesday, July 7
Register by June 26.
Girl Scout Night: The Greensboro Grasshoppers Baseball Game
Friday, July 10
Greensboro, NC
Register by June 26.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Monday, July 13
Register by July 11.
VIRTUAL: Tuesday Explorers – Magical Movie Trivia Night
Tuesday, July 14
Register by July 10.
Girl Scout Night: The Hickory Crawdads Baseball Game
Friday, July 17
Hickory, NC
Register by July 13.
Girl Scout Night: The Gastonia Ghost Peppers Baseball Game
Saturday, July 18
Gastonia, NC
Register by July 18.
VIRTUAL: Tuesday Explorers – NC Courage: Women in Professional Soccer
Tuesday, July 21
Register by July 17.
Girl Scout Night: Charlotte Knights Baseball Game
Friday, July 24
Charlotte, NC
Register by July 24.
VIRTUAL: Tuesday Explorers – Fossil Fascination
Tuesday, July 28
Register by July 24.
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