Girl Scout Marissa Vernon, Lewisville, a member of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 2385, traveled to Huntsville, Alabama this summer as part of the Space Academy Destinations trip. During her trip, Vernon learned about space, gravity, stars, space missions, astronauts and everything in between. She was also able to experiment with model rockets and participate in … Continue reading Local Girl Visits Space Academy as Part of Girl Scout Travel Opportunity
Making the World a Better Place
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
2018 Good Turn for Goodwill
Our annual donation drive in partnership with Goodwill Industries will kick off in October. Every year, this service project collects thousands of pounds of clothing and other household items that will be sold in Goodwill stores across our 40-counties to support employment and training programs for the Goodwill organization. It's easy for your troop to … Continue reading 2018 Good Turn for Goodwill
Girl Scout Visits Wyoming as Part of Destinations Program
Girl Scout Abigail Peebles, Greensboro, and a member of Girl Scout Senior Troop 41685, traveled to Wyoming this summer as part of the Wildlife, Geysers and Mountains 2018: The Teton Science School Destinations trip. Peebles was one of 25 girls who headed to Wyoming and Yellowstone Park to experience the Teton Science School, which has … Continue reading Girl Scout Visits Wyoming as Part of Destinations Program
Mikayla Stuart Earns Girl Scouts’ Highest Honor
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is pleased to announce that Mikayla Stuart, Greensboro, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Stuart, daughter of Mark and Angela Stuart and a member of Girl Scout Troop 41121, planned and implemented five Saturday morning programs for families and teachers to come get … Continue reading Mikayla Stuart Earns Girl Scouts’ Highest Honor
Top Girl Scout Cookie Sellers Recognized at Annual Event
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) recently honored its top cookie sellers at the annual GEO (Girls Empowering Opportunity) ceremony held at Wet ’n Wild Emerald Pointe on June 16. During the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Program, 976 girls sold 500 or more boxes of cookies, earning them a spot at the annual recognition … Continue reading Top Girl Scout Cookie Sellers Recognized at Annual Event
Geneva Banks Earns Girl Scouts’ Highest Honor
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is pleased to announce that Geneva Banks, Winston-Salem, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Banks, daughter of Gary and Phyllis Banks and a member of Girl Scout Troop 1869, created a self-defense program at her high school called Peace of Mind that taught … Continue reading Geneva Banks Earns Girl Scouts’ Highest Honor
Local Girl Visits Iceland as Part of Girl Scout Travel Opportunity
Girl Scout Michaela Kolarova, Hendersonville, and a member of Girl Scout Troop 30447, traveled to Iceland in June as part of the Escape to Iceland Girl Scout Destinations trip. Kolarova was one of 12 girls and three adults who made the eight-day trip that traveled the southern region of the country. The group explored natural … Continue reading Local Girl Visits Iceland as Part of Girl Scout Travel Opportunity
The Most Magical Aspect of Summer Camp
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
Why You Should Attend a Summer Camp Open House
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
