A sense of belonging is one of the most powerful motivators. Not having a sense of belonging can break someone’s image of themselves and damage their relations with other people. If you don’t have anywhere where you feel like you belong, it can leave you feeling hopeless or misplaced; however, when you feel like you … Continue reading Home Away From Home
The girls of Troop #20309 took a trip down to Camp Ginger Cascades this summer and spent their vacation soaking up the sun! The girls spent their time learning archery skills, making new friends, completing their kapers and of course, S'mores! Check out Camp Ginger Cascades on Facebook and stay tuned for more information on how … Continue reading #TroopTuesday: Fun in the Sun at Camp Ginger Cascades
In 2002, Susie Kernodle (a lifetime Girl Scout) and Lori Herrick volunteered to assist with a church project to repair a roof for someone who couldn’t afford a professional. They ended up being the only two who showed up to work that day. Fully expecting to be sent home since there weren't enough people there … Continue reading Women’s Roofing Group Volunteers at Camp Ginger Cascades
Madeline Duvall, one of our Riding Instructors in Training (RIIT) at Circle C Equestrian Center was recently awarded a $1,000 academic scholarship from Equus, which will go toward her undergraduate studies. Duvall received the scholarship in appreciation for her volunteer service on behalf of horse welfare. Cathy Thacker, Outdoor Experience Specialist at Circle C, is … Continue reading Riding Instructor in Training Receives Academic Scholarship
Get a peek at the 2019 Camp Book before it hits your mailbox! Plus, be sure and take our scavenger hunt challenge- you could win a camp essentials kit to send to your favorite camper this summer! You can register for your favorite summer camp session today at http://www.CampLikeAGirl.org!
This year we are doing something brand new at our summer camps, and we’re very excited! Some of you may already be aware that there is a growing concern among educators regarding summer learning loss. This is where good students forget what they’ve learned, or in some cases even HOW to learn over the summer … Continue reading Summer Learning Loss and Camp STEAM Weeks
Two former Camp Pisgah campers reunite after 51 years In the summer of 1967, Linda Walker had just moved to a new town. Beginning the summer in Murphy, NC was not high on her list and her mom quickly realized this and began seeking out opportunities for her and her brothers to get to know … Continue reading Girl Scout Camp, the Buddy System and One Bolt of Lightning
Camp registration for the 2019 summer programs opens at 6 a.m. on Monday, November 26! If you register that day, which also happens to be Cyber Monday, you'll get a FREE, one-of-a-kind camp T-shirt, perfect for putting under your tree for your Girl Scout! All you need to do to claim your spot is pay … Continue reading Summer Camp Registration Opens November 26
When your week, your year, your day, your break, your general well being has just gotten to be on the shy side of pessimistic, there is one good remedy. No matter what happens at camp, how the campers did not want to work together, the rain caused multiple rainy day adjustments, it just wasn’t your … Continue reading The Most Magical Aspect of Summer Camp
It’s that time of year! Summer Camps all over the US are preparing for camper arrival in just a few short months. For many camps this means hosting open houses, and giving parents and campers alike an opportunity to come and visit camp before the summer season is in full swing. Whether this is your … Continue reading Why You Should Attend a Summer Camp Open House
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