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” is now available in Gastonia as well as the Asheville, Hickory and Triad service centers! Shop now through October 29 to 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.
Pack Your Dancing Shoes
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.
A highlight of the weekend is The Great Hall Gala on Saturday evening. Pack your dancing shoes and get ready for a magical ball under the stars! Semi-formal attire and fantasy costumes are encouraged. During the gala, adults can enjoy their own Paint & Sip party complete with non-alcoholic Butterbeer and Hot Chocolate.
Curious Tastebuds Welcome
Join us at Camp Pisgah or Keyauwee Program Center this fall for Trailblazer Chefs: Outdoor Cooking! This program offers Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors a chance to prepare delicious meals in the great outdoors while practicing “Leave No Trace” principles. Get ready to build skills in fire safety, camp stove use and creative cooking techniques while making everything from simple snacks to full camp meals!
Ready for more foodie fun? The Golden Spoon Society is a fun-filled club where Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors explore the world one bite at a time! From cooking and baking to tasting new flavors, learning about food traditions and meeting local culinary experts, each gathering serves up delicious adventures, new friendships and unforgettable experiences.
Travel Mode: On
Discover the adventure and wonder of travel! Register for one of our upcoming virtual Destinations events to hear from girls who have participated in both local and far-flung Destinations trips. Learn about the travel opportunities available to you as a Girl Scout and get inside tips on how to fund your travels- like participating in the Fall Product Program to earn Nut Bucks!
Fall Product Mascot Voting Closes This Week
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 This 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.
Explore Pilot Mountain
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to join Girl Scout Service Unit 140 at Pilot Mountain State Park on Saturday, September 19 for a Camping Skills Day! Learn Girl Scout songs and how to build a fire. Pilot Mountain Educational Guides will teach us about biodiversity, invasive species of animals and plants and discuss leave no trace principles. At the summit will be RaptorFest. Girl Scouts can see, but not touch, birds of prey and learn all about them.
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
Registrations close this week for Leaderee: The Great Pajama Jam at Keyauwee Program Center! All adult members are invited to join us for an adult learning weekend at camp to connect with other volunteers and recharge for an amazing year ahead. In addition to training certification courses like Basic Camping Skills License and First Aid/CPR, you can also register for a wide variety of enrichment classes in troop leadership, outdoor activities and arts and crafts.
Can’t attend? Join us for Trainfest: The Road to Oz, an adult learning weekend at Camp Pisgah this October!
This year, both events offer a la carte style registrations, so you can customize the length of your stay. Adult Financial Assistance will also be automatically applied to all registrations for eligible courses.
Upcoming Adult Programs:
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.
VIRTUAL: Lead the Change: Highest Awards Info Night!
Thursday, October 20
Register by October 19.
Hybrid First Aid/CPR Certification
Thursday, October 22
Greensboro, NC
Register by October 12.
Hybrid First Aid/CPR Certification
Saturday, October 24
Gastonia, NC
Register by October 9.
Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, November 7
Hickory, NC
Register by October 28.
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 today!
Girl Scouts Love Lake Norman State Park
Saturday, September 12
Troutman, NC
Register by today!
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 today!
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Tuesday, September 15
Register by September 11.
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.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
Saturday, September 19
West Jefferson, NC
Register by September 17.
School’s Out, Camp Out
Monday, September 21
Sophia, NC
Register by September 8.
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.
Trailblazer Chefs: Outdoor Cooking
Saturday, October 3
Sophia, NC
Register by October 1.
She Means Business
Saturday, October 3
Hickory, NC
Register by September 25.
VIRTUAL: Intro to Safe Babysitting by Safe Sitter
Thursday, October 8
Register by September 24.
Trailside Treasures: Outdoor Art
Saturday, October 10
Sophia, NC
Register by October 8.
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