Troop 2498 of Black Mountain, NC traveled to New York City August 1-5, 2019. These Girl Scouts had a busy trip! They visited Time Square, became pros at riding the subway, saw a Broadway play and did a Broadway workshop, took the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and toured Ellis Island, explored the Museum … Continue reading #TroopTuesday: A Visit to the Big Apple!
We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2019 Holiday Card design contest! Thank you to all who submitted entries. We had so many wonderful cards (see slideshow below)! Winning artwork is being produced as holiday cards that will be sent to donors and other council supporters. Congratulations to our winners! Here is slideshow … Continue reading 2019 Holiday Card Winners
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
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
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