In the fall of 1993, Kim Baker started a Girl Scout troop, a troop that would serve girls with special needs. Kim started Troop 10742 in Burke County 27 years ago because the girls had no other organizations to join and she wanted them to be a part of something. Kim's daughter was in Girl … Continue reading #TroopTuesday: A Trip of a Lifetime
Girl Scout Troop 2345 recently celebrated Karen Bartlett's contribution to the Girl Scouts in Swain County. Karen is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts of the USA, starting out in her mother's Brownie troop. Under Karen's leadership, local Girl Scouts accomplished a tremendous amount of learning, adventures and community service. Not only badges, journeys, awards … Continue reading Swain County Girl Scouts Honor Karen Bartlett
During their summer vacation, the girls of Girl Scout Troops 1945 and 13077 dedicated their time volunteering at the North Carolina Zoo. These girls were recognized in the zoo volunteer newsletter for their efforts and contributions to the zoo. The girls helped to "stuff" polar bears with plastic bags for the KidZone exhibit in order … Continue reading #TroopTuesday: NC Zoo Volunteers Recognized in Newsletter
Girl Scout Marissa Vernon of Lewisville and a member of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 02385 traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming this summer as part of the Wildlife, Geysers and Mountains trip, a Girl Scout Destinations program. Vernon spent a week exploring the beautiful scenery of Jackson Hole, Wyoming with 19 other girls. The girls got … Continue reading Wildlife, Geysers & Mountains, Oh My! Marissa Vernon Explores Wyoming
This week's #TroopTuesday shout out goes to Troop #13162 from Saluda, North Carolina. The girls participated in a self defense seminar in Hendersonville, North Carolina in September. The girls learned basic moves, including how to free yourself from an attacker, pressure points on the body and the proper steps to take in that situation. Special … Continue reading #TroopTuesday: Self Defense Class
This week's #TroopTuesday shout out goes to all of the girls who attended Service Unit 136's Fall Camp Out. The Camp Out was held at Williamson Chapel in Mooresville, NC. For many girls, this was their first camp experience! They spent their days doing crafts, playing games, learning camp songs and exploring before crawling into … Continue reading #TroopTuesday: Service Unit Hosts Fall Camp Out
Girl Scout Macy McDaniel traveled to Kefalonia, Greece this summer as part of the Kefalonia Kayaking trip, a Girl Scout Destinations program. Kefalonia is an island located in the Ionian Sea west of mainland Greece. The island is infamous for its limestone cliffs overlooking the crystal clear water and white sand beaches. "The water was so … Continue reading Macy McDaniel Kayaks Through Kefalonia
At their 50th high school class reunion in 2016, Troops 203 and 204 from Greensboro, North Carolina met and shared the stories of their lives since their Girl Scouting days. There were plenty of success stories, as well as ones of hardship and suffering. They reflected that their resilience came largely from what they learned … Continue reading #TroopTuesday: Troop Reunion Leads to Donation of Ozobots for P2P Girls
Would you like to be one of 15,000+ Girl Scout members, friends, supporters and families for the biggest and best ULTIMATE CELEBRATION OF G.I.R.L.s!? If so, meet us in sunny Orlando, Florida for the G.I.R.L 2020 conference happening October 21 – 25, 2020! In 10 months, Girl Scouts will dominate Orlando as Girl Scouts of … Continue reading Be a part of G.I.R.L. 2020! Delegate Application Now Available!
Through the month of October, the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens will be displaying community-designed scarecrows throughout their "Scarecrow Hollow" exhibit. One of these scarecrows was designed by the girls of Girl Scout Troop 20024 of Heart of Gaston Service Unit. The girls had a great time getting to use their creativity and design their very … Continue reading #TroopTuesday: Scarecrow Showcased in Stowe Botanical Gardens
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