Girl Scout Program Guide: June-December 2023

Girl Scout Program Guide

ONLINE CALENDAR

Register for events using our online calendar at bit.ly/3Gf11jG.

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D Daisies, Grades K-1

B Brownies, Grades 2-3

J Juniors, Grades 4-5

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C Cadettes, Grades 6-8

S Seniors, Grades 9-10

A Ambassadors, Grades 11-12

V Volunteers F Families

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CUSTOMER CARE TEAM

For any questions regarding Girl Scouting in your local area, programs, retail and more, please contact us at info@girlscoutsp2p.org or 800-672-2148.

We are available to assist Monday- Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

COUNCIL SHOPS

Visit us at any of our Girl Scout Shops located within our service centers: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (The Hickory shop and office is closed 1 - 2 p.m. for lunch.)

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BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY

Your Year of Changemaking Make

a difference as a volunteer

New Leader Foundations

New leaders - we are here to help! Join our virtual meetings and have your questions answered by staff and experienced leaders. Each session offers a new topic for discussion to help you have an amazing first year. Zoom information given at registration.

Monday Evenings in September and October

Visit our online calendar to view dates and register.

Camp License and Camp License Renewal

To enjoy a back-to-nature camping experience and/or to camp out at a non-council site, at least one member of your troop needs to complete the Camp License. This course is valuable for volunteers who work with troops and want to help them build independence by learning many useful outdoor skills. The license is valid for five years. To renew your license, take the Camp License Renewal course. Visit our online calendar to view dates and register.

First Aid/CPR

Be prepared to act when emergencies arise with your First Aid and CPR certification. This course includes personalized learning, interactive scenarios and hands-on skill practice. You will be prepared to provide care when it’s needed most. This course is open to Girl Scout Ambassadors (ages 16 and up) and all registered volunteers. Participants should bring a bag lunch and must be present for the entire course to receive certification. The certification is valid for two years.

Visit our online calendar to view dates and register.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. This course is valuable to any adult who regularly works with youth. This certification is valid for three years.

September 25-26 ⚬ October 14

Outdoor Adventure Training

Save the date for our specialized training at Keyauwee Program Center! Work on certifications needed to facilitate activities at camp like Overnight and Cookout License, Archery Level 1 certification, belay training and more!

April 19-21, 2024

Volunteer Learning Weekends

Save the date for our Volunteer Learning Weekends this fall! These weekends are all about adult Girl Scout fun. Get the training you need such as First Aid or camp license, as well as take workshops and connect with other Girl Scout adults.

Leaderee: September 15-17, Keyauwee Program Center

Leaderfest: November 3-5, Camp Ginger Cascades

Adult Learning Facilitators

Do you have a passion for helping others learn? Join our team of Adult Learning Facilitators (ALFs)! ALFs are volunteers who teach valuable skills to other adult Girl Scouts. We need adults who are experienced leading various program levels and those who love the outdoors.

E-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org for more information about joining our team.

Thank you to all of our volunteers! With your support, we are able to fulfill our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

ED WHITMIRE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Need help funding your adult learning opportunities? The Ed Whitmire Scholarship Fund enables registered Girl Scouts

Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont volunteers to attend courses that will benefit the girls they guide. The scholarship provides up to 75% of course fees and registration.

Request your scholarship at bit.ly/3OJhe4B.

EVENT TOOLKITS

Enjoy Girl Scout events and traditions in a fun and simple way with GSCP2P toolkits. Help your troop and service unit experience parades, cookie rallies, World Thinking Day and more with these planning guides.

Learn more at bit.ly/41SVQNG.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM YOUR ENGAGEMENT MANAGERS

July 1: Troop end-of-year reports due

July 29: Launch Into Leadership Conference

Register for this year's volunteer leadership conference at bit.ly/45CQfxM.

September 1 - October 10: Fall Recruitment Initiative

September 30: Service unit plan of actions due

It is always a good time to invite new friends to join Girl Scouts. We have virtual Sign in and Sign up sessions every Monday at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions and help new members register. Help us spread the word and let people know they can go to www.BeAGirlScout.org/honor to sign up for one of these virtual sessions.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Whether you attend an event listed on our calendar or schedule a program on demand for your troop, our Community Partners offer unique opportunities for Girl Scouts to enhance their Girl Scout Leadership Experience! Whenever you’re at a Community Partner activity, remember to wear your Girl Scout vest or sash.

Visit our Community Partner Directory at bit.ly/3G9vGih.

VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Anyone can nominate a volunteer for a Board-Approved Award. We encourage parents, girls, volunteers, council staff and community members to submit a nomination recognizing our amazing volunteers! Awards are presented at our Annual Meeting.

Review our awards and submit a nomination by February 1 at bit.ly/3VLRqW0.

VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT

This official GSUSA portal is a robust online source for program content and related resources and troop financial management support. Use this digital planning tool to help you set up, customize and track your troop activities and achievements!

Learn more at bit.ly/2KSLZAP.

Your Year of Exploration Explore

the outdoors

Girl Scout HikeYear of the Trail (Price Lake Loop)

Saturday, August 26 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Blowing Rock, NC

D B J C S A V F

Join Girl Scouts of all ages on an easymoderate hike on the Price Lake Loop Trail. Since a Girl Scout leaves a place cleaner than she found it, we will pick up trash and debris along the way.

Circle C Equestrian Center Open House

Saturday, September 2 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J C S A V F

Come out to the barn, meet the horses, take a tour and learn more about our Girl Scout programs and community riding opportunities. There will be activities, games and fun for the whole family. We will be offering a limited number of five-minute introductory riding lessons.

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend

Saturday, September 9Sunday, September 10

D B J C S A V F

Girl Scouts Carolinas

Peaks to Piedmont is excited to work with several N.C. State Park partners to host Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend, which happens nationally every year in September.

Riding-InstructorIn-Training Volunteer Orientation

Saturday, September 16

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sophia, NC

C S A

The (Riding-InstructorIn-Training) RIIT program is a leadership and horsemanship development opportunity for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Throughout the year, RIITs log their volunteer hours and have an opportunity to exchange those hours for a RIIT riding lesson.

Girl Scout Day and Campout at Chimney Rock State Park

Saturday, September 16Sunday, September 17

9:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Chimney Rock, NC

D B J C S A V F

Fall Girl Scout Day has been a long tradition at Chimney Rock. They are so excited to welcome the Girl Scouts back again for a day of fun and learning.

Outdoor Journey Weekend

Saturday, September 16Sunday, September 17

10 a.m. - Noon

Lenoir, NC

D B J

Come join us for a weekend at camp earning your Outdoor Journey!

Grandfather

Mountain Girl Scout Day

Saturday, September 23

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Linville, NC

D B J C S A V F

Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain.

Horseback Archery

1 - The Archer

Saturday, September 30

9 a.m. - Noon

Sophia, NC

C S A

This un-mounted session is a prerequisite for Horseback Archery 2 &

3. Learn about horseback archery equipment, range set up, safety rules, loading technique and shot process required for horseback archery.

Family Fun Day

Saturday, September 30

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J C S A V F

Experience classic camp activities all day and really get to see a sneak peek of what camp is like! Learn about our fall programs and tour camp to get your troop signed up for a weekend! This event is great for families who want to see camp before sending their Girl Scouts for the first time.

Girl Scout HikeYear of the Trail (Murray's Mill Loop)

Saturday, September 30

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Catawba, NC

D B J C S A V F

Try this 2.3-mile loop trail near Catawba, North Carolina, just 10 minutes off of I-40. The Murray's Mill Loop Trail is part of the Carolina Thread Trail and the Murray’s Mill Historic District in the rolling countryside of eastern Catawba County.

Horses and Empathy Workshop

Saturday, September 30

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Sophia, NC B

Come to the barn for a unique workshop that combines horseback riding, taught by our Riding Instructors, and practical life lessons taught by our Circle C Herd.

Wilderness Survival Weekend

Saturday, September 30

- Sunday, October 1

Noon - Noon

Marion, NC

C S A

Come join us for a wild expedition to Linville Gorge Wilderness Area for an action-packed weekend honing your wilderness survival skills! Girls will learn about and put to use the Leave No Trace principles, wildlife safety tips, light backpacking skills, outdoor cooking skills and primitive camping practices.

Sunday Funday

Sunday, October 8

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sophia, NC

D B

Join us at Keyauwee Program Center for Sunday Funday! With boating, hiking, archery, sling shots and arts and crafts all open, spend your day at camp trying new and exciting adventures.

Horseback Archery

2 - The Horse

Saturday, October 14

9 a.m. - Noon

Sophia, NC

C S A

Take what you’ve learned from Horseback Archery 1 and expand on it, focusing on including the horse.

Introduction to Horseback Riding

Saturday, October 14

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J C S A

This program is a great opportunity for first time or infrequent riders to learn the basics of grooming, tacking and fundamental riding skills.

Elk Knob Hiking Expedition Weekend

Friday, October 20Sunday, October 22

7 p.m. - 11 a.m.

Lenoir, NC

C S A

Join us on a trip to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage at Elk Knob State Park during peak leaf season and spend the night at Camp Ginger Cascades!

Sunday Funday

Sunday, October 22

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sophia, NC

J C S A

Join us at Keyauwee Program Center for Sunday Funday! With our Adventure Park, Low Ropes Course, Climbing Wall and archery all open, spend your day at camp trying new and exciting adventures.

GSCP2P Council-wide Camp Out

Friday, October 27 - Sunday, October 29

5 p.m. - 10 a.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J C S A V

Guess Who's birthday we are celebrating? I’ll give you a Clue...BINGO, you got it—Juliette Gordon Low. This game-themed camp out will be Perfection (and more fun than a Barrel of Monkeys)! Join troops from around the council to learn new life skills and move across the game board as we celebrate our founder’s LIFE. You won’t be SORRY! you came!

Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Troops must register the number of adults to meet Safety Activity Checkpoints ratios. All registrations include meals throughout the weekend (Friday night snack, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday continental breakfast) and official Council-wide Camp Out patch. You may choose to add on a T-shirt for $10 at registration. Troops can select to stay in a camp unit or Bring Your Own Tent (BYOT). Make your selection during registration. Camp units will be assigned to troops after registration closes. BYOT troops will be assigned a camp unit for access to shelter and bathrooms.

Me and My P.A.L.

Saturday, November 4 -

Sunday, November 5

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J C S A V F

Experience a night and tons of great outdoor adventures at Keyauwee Program Center with your P.A.L. (Parent, Adult or Legal Guardian)!

School's Out Camp: Space Science Adventures

Friday, November 10

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J

Get your camper out of the house and let them spend their day at camp!

Horseback Archery

1 - The Archer

Saturday, November 11

9 a.m. - Noon

Sophia, NC

C S A

This un-mounted session is a prerequisite for Horseback Archery 2 &

3. Learn about horseback archery equipment, range set up, safety rules, loading technique and shot process required for horseback archery.

Me and My P.A.L.

Saturday, November 11Sunday, November 12

10 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Lenoir, NC

D B J C S A V F

Come out to Camp

Ginger Cascades with your P.A.L. (Parent, Adult or Legal Guardian) to spend the weekend enjoying camp activities and making new friends.

Horse Connections Workshop

Saturday, November 11

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Sophia, NC J

Come to the barn for a unique workshop that combines horseback riding, taught by our Riding Instructors, and practical life lessons taught by our herd.

Model Horse Artist Program

Saturday, November 18

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J C S A V F

First your group will take a guided tour of the Circle C Classic Model Horse Show. Find your inspiration and then design and paint your own model horse. Once your group is done with their horses, an official from the Model Show will judge the horses, and prizes and ribbons will be awarded.

Outdoor Journey Weekend

Saturday, November 18Sunday, November 19

10 a.m. - Noon

Lenoir, NC

C S A

Come join us for a weekend at camp earning your Outdoor Journey!

Girl Scout HikeYear of the Trail

(Piedmont & Lake Loop Trail, Haw River State Park)

Saturday, November 18

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Browns Summit, NC

D B J C S A V F

Explore this 2.3-mile loop trail near Browns Summit, North Carolina at Haw River State Park, just outside of Greensboro.

Horseback Archery 2 - The Horse

Saturday, December 2

9 a.m. - Noon

Sophia, NC

C S A

Take what you’ve learned from Horseback Archery 1 and expand on it, focusing on including the horse.

Safety Saturday

Saturday, December 2

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J C S A

Come out to Keyauwee Program Center to earn your First Aid badge during one of our 2.5 hour workshops.

4th Annual Yuletide Festival

Saturday, December 9

5 - 9 p.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J C S A V F

Experience holiday magic at camp! Bring the whole family to enjoy a light display, crafts, snacks and a visit with Santa. If you are interested in decorating a cabin/ unit, please reach out to info@girlscoutsp2p.org or 800-672-2148.

N.C. YEAR OF THE TRAIL

The Great Trails State Coalition has partnered with Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont to celebrate North Carolina’s vast and diverse collection of trails and encourages all of us to recognize our role as champions of these special resources. North Carolina’s 2023 Year of the Trail initiative is strengthened by each local community that joins the effort to bring awareness to and build more opportunities for hiking, biking, walking, running, riding, paddling and horseback riding across our beautiful state. GSCP2P is hosting three N.C. Year of the Trail - Girl Scout Hikes this year. This is an opportunity to build awareness of local trails and the benefits they provide. We will pick up trash and debris along our hike to do our part in leaving a place better than we found it. For additional information about N.C. Year of the Trail, visit greattrailsnc.com.

FAMILY CAMP EXPERIENCES

Make camp memories with your whole family! Upcoming opportunities include our Circle C Equestrian Center Open House, Family Fun Day and Me and My P.A.L. weekends.

Keyauwee Program Center, Sophia

September 2: Circle C Equestrian Center Open House

September 30: Family Fun Day

November 4-5: Me and My P.A.L.

Camp Ginger Cascades, Lenoir

November 11-12: Me and My P.A.L.

Camp Pisgah-In-A-Box

While Camp Ginger Cascades, Keyauwee Program Center and Circle C Equestrian Center will be hosting events and workshops, Camp Pisgah will be offering troop camping and programs-in-a-box this fall. These boxes make a great add on to your troop camping reservations!

When you get to camp, you will get a box with a lesson plan and all the supplies you need to complete the badge. Have a badge or Journey you would like to do with your troop and don’t see it below? Contact info@girlscoutsp2p.org, and one of our Experience Managers will work with you on getting the Camp Pisgah-InA-Box experience you want.

Reserve a box by e-mailing info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Troop Fine Arts Boxes

Explore the world of art, create an original masterpiece and earn badges!

Cost: $75 per troop

Badges: Daisy Outdoor Art Maker, Brownie Outdoor Art Creator, Junior Outdoor Art Explorer, Cadette Comic Artist, Cadette Outdoor Art Apprentice, Senior Outdoor Art Expert, Senior Collage Artist, Ambassador Outdoor Art Master, Ambassador Photographer

Batty for Bats Box

Did you know that a huge bat colony calls North Carolina home? Come out to camp and learn all about our nocturnal friends. Go home with a bat house that you make yourself.

Cost: $100 per troop

Badges: Daisy Eco Learner, Brownie Eco Friend, Junior Animal Habitats, Cadette Animal Helpers, Senior Eco Explorer, Ambassador Eco Advocate

Bee Smart Box

Thanks to pollinators like bees, we have a variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants. Without them, our plates and gardens would be dull and boring. Find out about bees and why they’re so great!

Cost: $75 per troop

Badges: Daisy Eco Learner, Brownie Bugs, Junior Flowers, Cadette Trees, Senior Eco Explorer, Ambassador Eco Advocate

The Pisgah Challenge Box

Does your troop have the courage, strength and grit to complete the legendary Pisgah Challenge? Come ready to run a race, solve a puzzle, overcome obstacles and beat the clock in this thrilling Olympian test of teamwork!

Cost: $75 per troop

Badges: Daisy Petals, Brownie Fair Play, Junior Practice with Purpose, Cadette Field Day, Senior Cross Training, Ambassador Coaching

Wet and Wild Waterways Box

Don’t go chasing waterfalls! Dive into the wonderful world of water with us. In this program, you'll creek stomp, collect specimens, go fishing, study ecosystems and celebrate the importance of our wild waterways.

Cost: $75 per troop

Badges: Daisy Eco Learner, Brownie WOW Journey (excluding Take Action Project), Junior Animal Habitats, Cadette Eco Trekker, Senior Eco Explorer, Ambassador Water

Math in Nature Box

These badges live in the intersection of science and math, helping girls discover patterns and shapes in nature, explore symmetry, tessellation and learn how to use math for data collection and measurements. The activities may seem simple; but they’re building their STEM skills and growing their confidence with each activity. What a fun and active way to explore math!

Cost: $75 per troop

Badges: Daisy Shapes in Nature, Daisy Numbers in Nature, Daisy Design with Nature, Brownie Shapes in Nature, Brownie Numbers in Nature, Brownie Design with Nature, Junior Shapes in Nature, Junior Numbers in Nature, Junior Design with Nature

PISGAH FOREVER

As Camp Pisgah celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, we want to ensure that we can continue to bring the Pisgah magic to girls in the future and that every girl everywhere has a chance to get outside!

Learn about the camp enhancements we have planned and support the Pisgah Forever campaign at bit.ly/43ZLVYv.

PISGAH BIRTHDAY BASH CONCERT

Join us for Camp Pisgah's Birthday Bash on October 7. We will be celebrating with camp activities, s'mores and a concert by Royal South!

More information coming this summer!

Troop Camping

Bring your troop to our camp properties! Submit a request up to six months in advance of the date. To begin the request process, visit the troop camping online reservation calendar at bit.ly/45Fhx6J. Choose your desired date and click on the link for the location and unit that you are requesting to reserve. Please e-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org or call 800-672-2148 if you have any questions or need help making a reservation.

Certifications/Trainings

Before a troop can stay overnight on camp property in a self-contained facility (lodge style, everyone in the same building), someone in the troop must complete the Overnight and Activity License found online in gsLearn.

In order to build a fire and cook marshmallows or a meal, a Cook Out License is required. Earn it by first holding an Overnight and Activity License and then attending the Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking courses.

Troops planning to pitch and sleep in tents OR to camp at a non-council facility will need a Camp License. Requirements are that you hold the Overnight and Activity License and Cook Out Licenses and complete the Tenting skills course.

Register for a training on our online calendar or attend an Adult Learning Weekend. For questions, e-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Troop Camping Guide

View our Troop Camping Guide for more information on camp activities, amenities and troop camping procedures at bit.ly/42BuVa7.

Service Unit Camporees

What is a Service Unit Camporee? A camporee is defined as a camping experience hosted by a service unit that includes multiple troops from within the service unit. The event needs to be a minimum of 24 consecutive hours. A camporee is planned and carried out by a community of Girl Scouts- troops and adult volunteers – during which a minimum of two all-camp activities are offered to bring together the service unit community. Activities might include earning a patch or badge verifying that the girls improved skills in a certain area, playing a variety of games, having a traditional campfire with skits and s’mores or doing a community service project!

Why have a Service Unit Camporee? Because it’s super fun! A Service Unit Camporee is a great way to get to know other troops, girls and volunteers from a given geographic area and help girls feel more connected to Girl Scouts of all ages beyond their individual troops.

Service units may submit a request through the online submission form at bit. ly/45bX3Cl. Fall camporee dates must be submitted by the second Friday of March and spring camporee dates must be submitted by the last Friday of October.

View our Camporee Guide for more information on camp activities, amenities and reservation procedures at bit.ly/42BuVa7.

Love horses? Come to Circle C Equestrian Center!

Horses Plus Programs

At Circle C Equestrian Center, it’s not just about learning to ride. Horses can also teach us a lot about ourselves and others. This fall, we are offering two new programs for Brownies and Juniors that combine horseback riding taught by our instructors and social emotional learning activities taught by our horses.

Brownie Horses and Empathy Workshop: Saturday, September 30 Junior Horse Connections Workshop: Saturday, November 11

Horseback Archery Patch Program

Circle C Equestrian Center is excited to introduce GSCP2P to a new three-part Horseback Archery patch series! Horseback Archery is an ancient martial skill that is rapidly increasing in popularity in today’s modern world. This sport combines riding, with archery, with the goal of shooting quickly and accurately as the horse travels past the targets.

The Circle C Horseback Archery patch program is designed to introduce participants to horseback archery through a progressive skill building unmounted practice and safety training that will then culminate in a final mounted session and friendly competition. Earn a piece of this three-part patch after each workshop. This program is appropriate for beginner archers and/or riders. We would encourage participants who have never ridden before to take an introductory riding lesson prior to participating in the final Horseback Archery 3 session.

Weekly Lesson Programs

For the Girl Scouts serious about developing their skills as a rider, Circle C has a weekly lesson program that runs September-December and February-May. Students will be placed into small group lessons with similarly skilled riders and lessons will include getting the horse ready to ride and taking care of the horse after the lesson. Circle C has three experienced Riding Instructors, 20 program horses, an indoor arena and trails. Riders will need to be at least seven years old to start weekly lessons. Space for adults is limited to appropriate horses and time availability.

For more information and scheduling, please e-mail

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Model Horse Artist Program

This is a unique Circle C Equestrian Center program for any of our artistic horse fans. Circle C is proud to be the home of the local Model Horse Club’s annual horse show, which they’ve named The Circle C Classic. Every year, since 2016, Model Horse enthusiasts from all over the United States have gathered to show their amazing collections of models, from horses you can buy from Breyer to beautiful custom horses sculpted and painted by amazing artists. This year, our Girl Scouts will get a chance to walk through the show, gather inspiration, paint their own model horse and enter it into the show to be judged and awarded.

BECOME A HORSE BUDDY

Support our equestrian program through Adopt Our Herd! Your donation helps provide food and essential supplies and gear for our horses. Receive a special patch, adoption certificate and fact sheet.

Become a horse buddy when you adopt our herd at bit.ly/3hApm9c.

AJ BABY BLUEBERRY BIG AL BUDDY

CANDY CHEYENNE

IVY HALVAR JENNY

KIRK MINI

RIO PRESLEY SPRINGER TRIGGER

Your Year of Discovery Make discoveries through STEM

Girl Scout Scare School at Carowinds

Saturday, September 9 or Saturday, September 30

Charlotte, NC

B J C S A V F

Carowinds is hosting two Girl Scout Scare School Days! Enjoy a funfilled day of Girl Scout activities in the park, including two Halloweenthemed opportunities for girls of all ages. Scare School includes a makeup tutorial, monster meet and greet, maze tour and a lesson on how to be a SCarowinds monster. Camp Snoopy is for younger girls or for older girls who do not like the scary aspect of SCarowinds.

Science of Roller Skating

Saturday, September 16 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Waynesville, NC

B J C S A V F

Get an introduction into the physics of roller skating and then put your new knowledge to the test. Event fee includes a one-hour workshop and two-hour skating session.

VIRTUAL: Her STEMtastic Future Speaker SeriesEngineering

Monday, October 2

7 - 8:15 p.m.

D B J C S A V F

In this speaker series, girls will learn how to prepare for a career in the world of STEM and, in this session, a career specifically in engineering. STEM professionals will provide information about their career, work responsibilities and education experience.

VIRTUAL: Her STEMtastic Future Speaker Series - Energy

Monday, November 6 7 - 8:15 p.m.

D B J C S A V F

In this speaker series, she will learn how to prepare for a career in the world of STEM and, in this session, a career specifically in energy. STEM professionals will provide information about their career, work responsibilities and education experience.

VIRTUAL: Her STEMtastic Future Speaker SeriesEnvironmental Science

Monday, December 4 7 - 8:15 p.m.

D B J C S A V F

In this speaker series, she will learn how to prepare for a career in the world of STEM and, in this session, a career specifically in environmental science. STEM professionals will provide information about their career, work responsibilities and education experience.

THE BASEBALL CONNECTION

Get ready for fun at the ballfield this summer with your troop or family! Print out our Girl Scout Baseball Connection packet and bring it to the game, so you can enjoy activities while learning the basics of baseball, STEM and how the sport can help you earn petals and badges.

Find the Girl Scout Baseball Connection packet on our blog at bit.ly/40mwuqB.

Asheboro Zookeepers

Friday, June 2

7 - 9 p.m.

Asheboro, NC

High PointThomasville HiToms

Friday, June 9

6 - 9 p.m.

Thomasville, NC

Gastonia Honey Hunters

Friday June 16Saturday June 17

6:30 p.m. - 8 a.m.

Gastonia, NC

Winston-Salem Dash

Friday June 16Saturday June 17

7 p.m. - 8 a.m.

Winston-Salem, NC

Stay after the game for a camp out!

Greensboro Grasshoppers

Saturday, June 24

AND Saturday, July 29

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Greensboro, NC

High Point Rockers

Saturday, July 8

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

High Point, NC

Hickory Crawdads

Friday, July 14Saturday, July 15

7 p.m. - 8 a.m.

Hickory, NC

Stay after the game for a camp out!

Burlington Sock Puppets

Saturday, July 15

7 - 9 p.m.

Burlington, NC

Your Year of Learning Find new interests through life skills

Girl Scout Bridging at Carowinds

Saturday, June 3 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Charlotte, NC

D B J C S A V F

Join us for our 3rd annual Girl Scout Mass Bridging Ceremony! The girls will begin their day by bridging up to their next Girl Scout level and then will have the rest of the day to celebrate in the park!

Dead & Breakfast Murder Mystery Play

Saturday, June 3 2 - 4 p.m. Hildebran, NC

D B J C S A V F

Receive clues as you watch the skit and then journal to try to solve the mystery. This event is open to all families with girls in grades K-12. Invite your friends to join you - all are welcome! A Girl Scout membership is included for any non-registered girls, so they will have access to even more Girl Scout fun.

VIRTUAL: Destinations Q&A

Wednesday, September 13

7 - 8 p.m.

J C S A V F

Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. In the Q&A session, learn about travel opportunities, the application process, money earning and scholarships and more.

Girl Scout Day: Playing the Past

Saturday, September 23

9 a.m. - Noon

Kernersville, NC

Come to Korner's Folly to complete activities in order to earn two badges. Activities include a self-guided tour with scavenger hunt, tea party, fashion show and art projects.

VIRTUAL:

Destinations Q&A

Wednesday, October 4 7 - 8 p.m.

J C S A V F

Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. In the Q&A session, learn about travel opportunities, the application process, money earning and scholarships and more.

VIRTUAL: Program Aide Training

Thursday, October 12

6 - 8 p.m.

This training is required to complete the Program Aide Award and involves learning to work with children and modifying activities for special needs and situations. You will put your new skills to the test with handson activities that will prepare you for real life situations working with younger girls at a troop, day camp, council and service unit event.

Babysitter Boss

Saturday, November 11

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sophia, NC

C S A

Earn your babysitter certification along with your Babysitter badge.

Program Aide Training Weekend

Saturday, December 2Sunday, December 3

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Lenoir, NC

This training is required to complete the Program Aide Award and involves learning to work with children and modifying activities for special needs and situations. You will put your new skills to the test with handson activities that will prepare you for real life situations working with younger girls at a troop, day camp, council and service unit event.

Girl Scout Winterfest Theater Arts Day at

Carowinds

Saturday, December 9

5 - 9 p.m.

Charlotte, NC

What goes into putting on our world-class Winter Wonderland Parade? Enjoy a behindthe-scenes peek at the magic behind the production, learn a dance from the parade choreographer and sing along to parade tunes.

Program Check Out Boxes

Looking for resources for your next meeting, event, training or day camp? Look no further! Program Check Out Boxes are available at each service center starting October 1.

Reserve your box at bit.ly/3oOIpAz.

Ozobots

Do an obstacle course with your robot friend, have it spin in circles or walk backwards! Get an introduction to robots and speaking their language (code) with our Ozobots.

History

All age level boxes teach more about the history of Girl Scouting and Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont. Girls and troops earning this patch are on their way to earning the Girl Scout Way badge.

STEM (Stream Mapping It, Observing Pollinators, Light in the Night Sky)

You are on your way to becoming a citizen scientist by doing REAL science in need of YOUR help! Girl Scouts of the USA and SciStarter worked together to create this interactive journey where girls participate in real science! Girl Scouts collect and share data that is used by scientists in their research to answer important questions.

Color Guard

Ceremonial or parade gloves are often used by military honor or color guards, and Girl Scout Color Guard members may wear them too when they are in uniform. Need these items? We have them ready for you!

#HatNotHate

Learn how to knit, crochet or loom blue homemade hats to distribute to your community. The color blue represents awareness, peace and solidarity in who they are.

Check out the Camp Pisgah-In-A-Box resources on page 14.

GSUSA TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

Destinations are the ultimate adventure for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors! Travel with Girl Scouts from all over the country during the summer.

Want to travel with your troop? Getaways are short travel programs designed specifically for Girl Scout troops with rising 7th graders and older.

Learn more about Destinations and Getaways at bit.ly/40sxo4R.

#HATNOTHATE

#HatNotHate is a GSCP2P partnership designed to spread kindness through creativity. Girls will crochet, knit or use looms to create blue hats to distribute in the community. We will have our council-wide kickoff maker event on October 7.

Submit a patch design and you will have a chance to be the winner of the 2023 #HatNotHate Patch Design Contest!

FAITH-BASED OPPORTUNITIES

Did you know that you can celebrate the connections between Girl Scouting and your faith and earn faithbased awards such as My Promise, My Faith pins or P.R.A.Y. recognitions?

Find faith-based resources at bit.ly/3qbLydZ.

Your Year of Entrepreneurship Set goals

and navigate the world of business

The Fall Product Program and Girl Scout Cookie Program are a great way for girls to learn entrepreneurial skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics, while earning money to help fund their Girl Scout adventures.

Fall Product Program

The program is directed toward friends and family of Girl Scouts and enables troops to earn startup funds for the year by selling magazines, as well as candy and nuts. The program is conducted both face-to-face and via the Internet using a secure online program.

Learn more at bit.ly/3H7Ks8F.

August 22, 7 p.m.: Fall Product Training- Troop Virtual Training

September 11: Fall Product Program Begins

September 14: 2022 Nut Bucks and Daisy Dollars Expire

October 16: Last Day for In-person Candy/Nut Orders

October 21: Last Day for Online Girl Delivered Candy/Nut Orders

November 6: Magazine & Direct Ship Candy/Nut Sales End

November 9 - 11: Candy/Nut Deliveries

November 10: Last Day for Rewards Selection

Girl Scout Cookie Program

Participate in one of the most iconic aspects of Girl Scouting, earn rewards and raise money for your next Girl Scout adventure. The program is directed toward friends, family and the general public. Cookies can be sold door-to-door, at booths and via the Internet using a secure online program.

Learn more at bit.ly/3UZUuhT.

December 8: Troop initial cookie order due in Smart Cookies

December 14: Cookie Dough earned from the 2023 cookie program expires

December 19: 2024 cookie program begins

COOKIE ENTREPRENEUR

FAMILY PINS

Make Girl Scout Cookie season a family affair! Earning Cookie Entrepreneur Family pins makes spending time with family easy, fun and even sweeter.

Start your collection and download the activity sheets for each age level at bit.ly/41wesmh.

FUNDING ADVENTURES

Every year you can earn Nut Bucks when you participate in the Fall Product Program and Cookie Dough (or Daisy Dollars if you are an independently registered Juliette Girl Scout) when you participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

These credits can be used on purchases at any of GSCP2P's shops or camp trading posts, for admission to council events, for summer camp fees and even used to help you travel through council-sponsored pathway trips, GSUSAsponsored Destinations or GSUSA-sponsored getaways.

Spark!

Saturday, August 12

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

High Point, NC

B J C S A V F

From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Spark! is a venue for makers and entrepreneurs to show hobbies, experiments, projects and business ideas. Workshops will help you fine-tune your presentation and public speaking skills.

GSCP2P

Cookie Expo

Saturday, December 2

10 a.m. - Noon or 1 - 3 p.m.

Hickory, NC

D B J C S A V F

The GSCP2P Cookie Expo includes opportunities to participate in fun, hands-on exhibits and kickoff the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie season with style.

Your Year of Wonder Find

more Girl Scout fun

GOOD TURN FOR GOODWILL KICKS OFF OCTOBER 1

For the last 20+ years, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont and Goodwill Industries have partnered together for their annual service project Good Turn for Goodwill. Running October 1-31, Girl Scouts are encouraged to collect bags of gently used clothing and household items to donate to their local Goodwill store. The collection of these items helps support employment and training programs throughout the Goodwill organization. Girls who participate in Good Turn for Goodwill will receive a patch after the service project is over.

Submit a patch design and you will have a chance to be the winner of the 2023 Good Turn for Goodwill Patch Design Contest!

BADGE EXPLORER TOOL

In addition to our workshops and events, you can earn badges on your own or with your troop! The Badge Explorer tool will help you find details on every badge a Girl Scout can earn! Badges and awards are worn on the front of the sash or vest.

Get started and fill up your uniform at bit.ly/3hsJzO3.

Signature Events

GSCP2P Council-wide Camp Out

Friday, October 27 - Sunday, October 29

5 p.m. - 10 a.m.

Sophia, NC

D B J C S A V

Guess Who's birthday we are celebrating? I’ll give you a Clue...

BINGO, you got it—Juliette Gordon Low. This game-themed camp out will be Perfection (and more fun than a Barrel of Monkeys)! Join troops from around the council to learn new life skills and move across the game board as we celebrate our founder’s LIFE. You won’t be SORRY! you came! Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Troops must register the number of adults to meet Safety Activity Checkpoints ratios. All registrations include meals throughout the weekend (Friday night snack, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday continental breakfast) and official Council-wide Camp Out patch. You may choose to add on a T-shirt for $10 at registration. Troops can select to stay in a camp unit or Bring Your Own Tent (BYOT). Make your selection during registration. Camp units will be assigned to troops after registration closes. BYOT troops will be assigned a camp unit for access to shelter and bathrooms.

Cookie Expo

Saturday, December 2

10 a.m. - Noon or 1 - 3 p.m. Hickory, NC

D B J C S A V F

Prepare girls to take the lead on the largest girl-led venture in the world. Help her learn goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. The GSCP2P Cookie Expo includes opportunities to participate in fun, hands-on exhibits and kickoff the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie season with style. You won't want to miss it! Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend a special session just for them. All participants need to register to account for space limitations. Service units and troops are encouraged to host stations in the Cookie Activity Zone. If interested, please contact us at info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

2024 Total Eclipse of Brevard

Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7

Brevard, NC

D B J C S A V

Save the date for our event

celebrating the solar eclipse in April 2024! We know it’s not actually a total eclipse, but it’s still captured our hearts. Plus, every now and then we get a little bit restless and need to celebrate! At this event, we will spend the weekend at Camp Pisgah learning about the eclipse, space science and partnering with local organizations to put on some amazing programs!

Patch of the Month

The GSCP2P Monthly Patch Program is for troops and girls who are interested in additional activities. A new patch program is offered each month for girls to be introduced to a new topic with little preplanning needed for leaders. Use the patch program as meeting filler, a pre-meeting activity for the month or an at-home project. Patches earned through a patch program are to be worn on the back of the sash or vest.

Learn more and start earning your next patch at bit.ly/411OEOA.

Healthy View, Healthy YOU is a partnership with our friends at Healthy Blue NC and is all about teaching girls to be resilient, ready and strong. We want girls to reach their highest potential and be able to lift themselves and others up. The purpose of this program is to help girls understand their feelings, how to get help when they need it and how to be a support for other girls.

GSCP2P has made a commitment to mental wellness because we recognize that young people are currently facing a mental health crisis. They are more likely than ever before to attempt suicide, commit self-harm and suffer from depression and anxiety. And yet, people continue to be uncomfortable discussing these issues. This discomfort can be driven by the stigma often associated with mental health. GSCP2P wants to help start the conversation and give Girl Scouts tools and support to better understand and care for their personal well-being.

Ways you can participate:

Girls can participate in a series (one hour per week for six weeks) facilitated by service unit or troop volunteers who have completed Youth Mental Health First Aid certification or have a mental wellness background.

This program was generously funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina's (Healthy Blue NC's) Healthy Blue Medicaid plan. Blue Cross NC advocates a community approach to health education and outreach activities and has a proven record of collaborating with community and faith-based organizations, advocacy groups and other community resources. Their health education and outreach approach emphasize healthy behaviors, preventative care and wellness. Thanks to the support of Blue Cross NC's Healthy Blue plan, GSCP2P is working toward the larger goals of destigmatizing mental illness, normalizing conversations around mental health and delivering inclusive workshops for Girl Scouts of all backgrounds.

Highest Awards

The Girl Scout Gold Award, Silver Award and Bronze Award prove you’ve got what it takes to build a better today—and tomorrow.

Daisies and Brownies learn the basics of what it means to be a good neighbor and how they can be helpful to others. This gives them the foundation they will need to earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award.

Juniors earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award by teaming up with other girls to make a difference in their towns.

Cadettes earn the Girl Scout Silver Award by researching an issue, making a plan to address it and then taking action to improve their communities.

Seniors and Ambassadors earn the Girl Scout Gold Award—the highest award in Girl Scouting—by developing and carrying out lasting solutions to issues in their neighborhoods and beyond. Gold Award Girl Scouts truly are the world changers, rock stars, role models and real-life heroes we all look up to. Plus, they’re amazing candidates for colleges, scholarships, competitive internship programs and exciting careers.

Find our Highest Award guides and resources at bit.ly/3WW6SjJ.

Highest Awards FAQ & Brainstorming Session

Trying to figure out if your idea fits into a Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award project? Need some ideas? What if you hit a roadblock? What is sustainability or root cause? What's the difference between a service project and a Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award project? These questions and other questions you may have will be answered during this lively forum. Join us for an open brainstorming and FAQ session about the Highest Awards. Girls in all stages of their Highest Awards are encouraged to bring their ideas and an open mind to this free session. Parents, guardians and troop leaders are encouraged to attend the Highest Awards Adult Chats as well.

Highest Awards Adult Chats

Learn all about Girl Scouts Highest Awards and your role in guiding your girls through the process. We'll go over all the elements of a Take Action project and how each level should incorporate them into their project. And there will be plenty of time for questions! This session has been designed to allow parents, guardians and troop leaders to come together and have their questions answered about Highest Awards.

Gold Award Training (required)

This Gold Award training is the necessary first step for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors preparing to Go Gold and is required before your project can be approved. Each training is designed to provide a hands-on experience for girls "Going Gold." We’ll take a look at steps 1-7 of the Gold Award process utilizing GoGold Online. We’ll help you understand what makes a Take Action project different from a community service project. We’ll also talk about sustainability and tracking measurability- both critically important to Girl Scout Gold Award projects. We’ll tackle both of these topics, as well as establishing a global impact and much more.

June 13, 6 p.m. ⚬ July 13, 6 p.m. ⚬ August 16, 6 p.m.

September 11, 6 p.m. ⚬ October 17, 6 p.m. ⚬

December 12, 6 p.m.

Silver Award Training

November 14, 6 p.m.

During this training, learn how to identify a community need and how to address that need by sharing your skills and passions to help make the world a better place! This workshop is not required to achieve your Girl Scout Silver Award. However, it is very useful as it covers important topics, including the approval process, the steps to earn the award and submitting your final report. The workshop is also an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the Girl Scout Silver Award. This workshop is for Girl Scout Cadettes, their parents/guardians and their leaders.

August 7, 6 p.m. ⚬ October 3, 6 p.m. ⚬ November 6, 6 p.m.

Bronze Award Training

Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where you will discover what is necessary to create an amazing Girl Scout Bronze Award Take Action project. Learn how to identify a community need and how to address that need by sharing your skills and passions to help make the world a better place! This workshop is not required to achieve your Girl Scout Bronze Award. However, it is very useful as it covers important topics like the steps to earn the award and submitting your final report. The workshop is also an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the Girl Scout Bronze Award. This workshop is for Girl Scout Juniors, their parents/guardians and their leaders.

June 20, 6 p.m. ⚬ September 14, 6 p.m. ⚬ December 7, 6 p.m.

Build Your Way to the Bronze Award

During this hands-on workshop, we will work on ways you can "build" your community and identify ways to help make a change. Get inspiration for your Girl Scout Bronze Award project from girls your age along with a virtual video with LEGO Designer Brickmaster, Amy Corbett.

November 20, 6 p.m.

Leadership Programs for Girls

Teen Outdoor Leadership Program

The Teen Outdoor Leadership Program (TOLP) for rising 11th and 12th grade Girl Scouts expands our existing Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program from a summer camp experience to a year-round leadership development program. In addition to spending two weeks at camp for the CIT program, TOLP offers the Teen Outdoor Leadership Summit in the spring, Teen Outdoor Leadership Conference in the fall and a combination of virtual meetings and in-person events each month to keep program members engaged and learning throughout the year! Applications for TOLP open annually in January.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/3UVAMDm.

Riding-Instructor-In-Training

Volunteers are an integral piece to the Circle C Equestrian Center. Our most popular volunteer program is our Riding-Instructor-In-Training program (also known as RIIT program) for Girl Scout Cadettes and older. Adults with or without a horse background are also welcome to join the training program.

For more information, e-mail circlec@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Girl Advisory Board

The Girl Advisory Board (GAB) is made up of Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors who want their voices to be heard. As a part of GAB, you will provide input on programs, recruitment initiatives, retail products and more. This is a great opportunity to widen your leadership skills. GAB applications open annually in April.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/3XyRRVo.

Program Aide

This GSCP2P-designed leadership course for Cadettes is required to complete the Program Aide Award. All girls grades 6-8 are invited to attend Program Aide training on their way to completing the steps of the Program Aide Award. This training involves learning to work with children and modifying activities for special needs and situations. You will put your new skills to the test with hands-on activities that will prepare you for real life situations working with younger girls at a troop, day camp, council and service unit event. This course is also great for girls that want to take on new leadership roles and learn more about working with children!

Register for an event on our online calendar or request this training for your troop or service unit by e-mailing info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Babysitter Boss

Calling all Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors! Earn your babysitter certification with GSCP2P and Safe Sitter. Safe Sitter, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing individuals with the life and safety skills they need for when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. Classes are happening at camps this fall. You can request a class for troop certifications as well. This is great for girls looking to become babysitters.

Register for an event on our online calendar or request this training for your troop or service unit by e-mailing info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Media Girls

This program is open to girls in all age levels across our council. Virtually meet with professionals once a month to learn about the various careers available in the media industry. Discover your strengths and interests through first-hand experience. You could represent our council during television, news and radio interviews, write blogs and press releases, create social media content, take photos at events and more! Media Girl applications open annually in September.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/3XyRRVo.

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