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
Congratulations Girl Scout graduates! We want to keep you connected to Girl Scouts as a Girl Scout alum! Share your post-graduation plans with Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont We want to know what’s next for you! Let us know where you’re going to college, or if you’re joining the military, or where you have accepted … Continue reading Congratulations Girl Scout Graduates!
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
While Girl Scouts is a secular organization, GSCP2P has always encouraged girls to take spiritual journeys through different faith recognitions. Girls can take initiative to grow their religious beliefs by earning the P.R.A.Y. religious awards offered by their faith communities and by earning the My Promise, My Faith pin (a GSUSA award), which helps girls strengthen the … Continue reading Girls from Across the Council Earn Religious Awards
Kendra Davis began in Girl Scouting as a Girl Scout Daisy when she was in kindergarten and has only kept moving up from there. As soon as she was old enough, she started attending summer camp at Camp Seven Springs. She fell in love with it and became a regular. After 11 years, she decided to … Continue reading From Girl Member to Camp Staff to Troop Leader
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, partnered together in their annual service project, Good Turn for Goodwill, during the month of October. The service project, which is now in its 17th year, encourages … Continue reading Girl Scout and Goodwill Partnership Promotes Giving Back
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
When it comes to being a Girl Scout volunteer, there are so many ways you can do it! From troop leader and cookie mom to snack provider and program facilitator, working with our girls and learning from them is so inspiring, no matter how many hours (or minutes) you can give. Lori Stroud of Oak … Continue reading Local Engineer Gives Back to Girl Scouts with Her Time and Talents
Girl Scout Ambassador Kathryn Thomas reflects on how Girl Scouting and her experiences have shaped her future thinking. Every other Wednesday for the past 11 years at approximately 6:15 p.m., I have recited the Girl Scout Promise and Law. I have promised to live by this collection of character traits and actions. We all know how it … Continue reading Making the World a Better Place
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