Shop Announcements
Our Girl Scout shops and service centers will be closed next week on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
“Say Yes to the Vest” this week when you shop at our Asheville, Hickory and Triad service centers now through October 29, or in Gastonia September 8 through October 29. Enjoy a complimentary drawstring bag and patch with each full uniform purchase! Find our addresses and hours of operation and get ready for the Girl Scout year ahead with a new uniform.
Make a Difference: Highest Awards
The Girl Scout Gold Award, Silver Award and Bronze Award prove you’ve got what it takes to build a better today—and tomorrow. These Highest Awards are designed for Girl Scout Juniors-Ambassadors and feature girl-led leadership and problem-solving. Our virtual Lead the Change: Highest Awards Info Nights are a great way to learn the guidelines, ask your questions and hear inspiring project ideas from past awardees.
Girl Scout Juniors are invited to participate in Build Your Way to the Bronze, a fun learning activity using LEGO bricks to identify different communities you are a part of and brainstorm ways you can make a positive change. Build Your Way to the Bronze Program Check Out Boxes can be reserved from one of our service centers, or you can join us in Greensboro on Thursday, October 29 for an in-person workshop!
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are required to attend one of our virtual Gold Award Trainings before their project can be approved.
Girl Scout Carnival and Talent Show
Join us in Granite Falls on Saturday, September 26 for a Girl Scout Carnival hosted by Service Unit 130! Experience an afternoon of fun, food and community with ticketed activities like s’mores, popcorn, face painting, bounce houses and more. Girl Scouts who have a 2026-2027 membership will receive 10 complimentary tickets and special activity vouchers! If you would like to participate in the carnival’s Talent Show, contact the Service Unit Specialist at 980-858-3331.
Bring your friends to show them what Girl Scout fun is all about! A recruitment table will be available onsite.
Babysitter and Business Skills
We are excited to announce that we have expanded our Safe Sitter Essentials classes for Girl Scout Cadettes to include Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors! Babysitting is a popular first job for many Girl Scouts, and this fall we’re bringing a variety of Safe Sitter courses to prepare Girl Scouts with the knowledge and confidence to care for children safely and responsibly!
Ready to be an entreprenuer on the babysitting scene or in another area of commerce? Join us in Hickory on Saturday, October 3 to get a taste of what it’s like to run a successful business at She Means Business! Imagine a life-sized game board where girls become entrepreneurs for a day, making real-world decisions that build leadership and financial skills. Move through stations and take on roles like CEO, Marketing Expert and Sales Superstar!
Help Name Our Fall Product Mascot
Begin the new Girl Scout year with great programming and the opportunity to raise funds for upcoming adventures! The Fall Product Program starts September 14 and is a great way for Girl Scouts to learn entrepreneurial skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. The Fall Product Program is directed toward friends and family of Girl Scouts and enables troops to earn startup funds for the year by selling candy, nuts and “Magazines & More” items.
In addition to troop proceeds, Girl Scouts who participate can earn Nut Bucks and other reward items. Nut Bucks are credits that can be used on purchases at any of GSCP2P’s shops or camp trading posts, for admission to council events, for summer camp fees and even used to help you travel through council-sponsored pathway trips like GSUSA-sponsored Destinations or GSUSA-sponsored getaways.
This year’s fall product mascot is the Kangaroo! Our summer campers helped to craft a slate of names, but we need your help choosing the perfect identity for our newest Girl Scout friend! Place your vote by September 10!
GSCP2P Wants to Know: Summer Survey Closes Next Week
Please take a moment to reflect on your recent Girl Scout experiences by completing our GSCP2P Wants to Know: Summer Survey by Saturday, September 12. Your feedback is immensely valuable in informing the work we do to serve the girls of our council.
Media Girl Applications Close Soon
The Media Girls team is open to GSCP2P Girl Scouts of all age levels. Our season runs from October through May with additional opportunities in the summer. As a Media Girl, you will learn about various careers and discover your strengths and interests through first-hand media experiences. You could find yourself representing our council through tv or radio interview, conducting interviews at Girl Scout events, creating social media content, writing blogs and more! Applications are open now through September 14.
Experience Broadway
Early access discounts for Wicked are here! Enjoy the best of Broadway in Greensboro at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. Wicked has been called “A magical Broadway musical with brains, heart and courage” and brings a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good.”
More discoveries await! Use our Community Partner Directory to schedule unique experiences for your troop.
Patch of the Month: Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend takes place September 11–13, 2026 across the country. Girl Scouts, their families and friends can explore local parks through self-guided tours, hikes and the special events listed on our calendar. Earn the official 2026 commemorative patch and check off activities on the national outdoor passport sheet. Download your passport sheet and find more resources here!
Did you know that attending a Girl Scouts Love State Parks event is one way you can work on earning the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge patch?
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Kick the year off with a troop camping trip to remember! Join us at Camp Pisgah October 23-25 for a Council-Wide Campout! We’re bringing together Girl Scout troops and families from across the council for an unforgettable weekend filled with magical activities. From playful Quidditch matches to traditional camp experiences, this weekend is designed to spark imagination and connection. As the sun sets, enjoy the Great Hall Gala, an enchanting ball under the stars. It’s a one-of-a-kind gathering filled with fun, friendship and a touch of magic for all ages. Our exclusive Council-Wide Campout patch is included in registration!
We’re making a troop camping experience easier than ever. Saturday and Sunday’s meals will be provided and our staff will be running activities, so you will not need to worry about having completed your First Aider Certification or Basic Camping Skills License by this weekend. You just need to complete the self-paced online Overnight & Activity License available in gsLearn to make this an amazing troop experience!
Upcoming Adult Programs:
Hybrid First Aid/CPR Certification
Thursday, September 10
Greensboro, NC
Register by September 1.
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Thursday, September 17
Register by September 10.
VIRTUAL: Lead the Change: Highest Awards Info Night!
Tuesday, September 22
Register by September 21.
Hybrid First Aid/CPR Certification
Thursday, September 24
Hickory, NC
Register by September 11.
Leaderee: The Great Pajama Jam
Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27
Sophia, NC
Register by September 10.
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Wednesday, October 7
Register by September 30.
Trainfest: The Road to Oz
Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11
Brevard, NC
Register by September 24.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
55th Annual Girl Scout Day at Grandfather Mountain
Saturday, September 12
Linville, NC
Owl Art Activity Day at Crowders Mountain State Park
Saturday, September 12
Kings Mountain, NC
Register by September 11.
Critters of the Creek at Mayo River State Park
Saturday, September 12
Mayodan, NC
Register by September 7.
Girl Scouts Love Lake Norman State Park
Saturday, September 12
Troutman, NC
Register by September 7.
Girl Scout Day and Camp Out at Chimney Rock State Park
Saturday, September 12 – Sunday, September 13
Chimney Rock, NC
Cutler Falls Hike at Yellow Mountain State Natural Area
Sunday, September 13
Newland, NC
Register by September 7.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Tuesday, September 15
Register by September 11.
Safe Sitter Babysitting Course
Saturday, September 19
Asheboro, NC
Register by August 31.
Trailside Treasures: Outdoor Art
Saturday, September 19
Brevard, NC
Register by September 12.
Junior RIIT Explorer
Saturday, September 19
Sophia, NC
Register by September 12.
VIRTUAL: Lead the Change: Highest Awards Info Night!
Tuesday, September 22
Register by September 21.
No Horse? No Problem! Let’s Go to a Horse Show
Saturday, September 26
Mill Spring, NC
Register by September 19.
Shapes in Nature Badge Day at Elk Knob State Park
Saturday, September 26
Todd, NC
Register by September 18.
Trailblazer Chefs: Outdoor Cooking
Saturday, September 26
Brevard, NC
Register by September 19.
VIRTUAL: Adventure Awaits! Destination Diaries- Girl Scouts Share Their Adventures
Saturday, September 26
Register by September 23.
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