Girl Scout Program Guide: January-June 2025

Girl Scout Program Guide JANUARY - JUNE 2025

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Council Service Centers & Shops 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.

Visit us at any of our Girl Scout service centers and shops!

Our hours, locations and special promotions can be found at bit.ly/3R7vhST. Appointments available every weekday.

Check our online calendar for Saturday shop hours and Pop Up Shops.

Shop online 24/7 at bit.ly/3E7T6Sk. Use the GSCP2P Shop Order Form at bit.ly/3OoDO15 to redeem Cookie Dough, Daisy Dollars, Nut Bucks or other gift certificates.

Online Calendar Register for events using our online calendar at bit.ly/3Gf11jG. The Advanced Search tool filters by dates, program level and more!

D Daisies, Grades K-1 B Brownies, Grades 2-3 J Juniors, Grades 4-5

C Cadettes, Grades 6-8 S Seniors, Grades 9-10 A Ambassadors, Grades 11-12

V Volunteers F Families

Community Partners Our Community Partners offer unique opportunities for Girl Scouts to enhance their Girl Scout Leadership Experience! Our directory makes it easy for volunteers to search for partners by program category and age level, so that you can connect with these businesses and organizations to schedule a program on demand for your troop. 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.

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Stay Connected Stay up-to-date with announcements, programs and more through our Today’s Tips newsletter! If you are not getting our weekly Today’s Tips newsletter in your inbox, contact info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Share what you are doing with Girl Scouts! Submit your story with photos at bit.ly/3ttJSec and you could be featured on our social media! If you would like a formal press release, contact info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

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If your girl, troop or service unit has an event or service project that you would like to invite the GSCP2P community to, post about it in the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Facebook group at bit.ly/3O6N8FV.

MONDAY MARKDOWNS Tune in to our Today's Tips newsletter, Facebook or Instagram on Mondays for a discount on a select item from the GSCP2P Girl Scout Shop! The discount is available on Monday only and is offered to in-store shoppers or requests submitted through the GSCP2P Shop Order Form at bit.ly/3OoDO15.

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Explore New Horizons Make discoveries and try new things

TRY IT KITS Our new Girl Scout “Try It Kits” encourage girls to explore interests, take on new challenges and earn badges. Each kit includes the badge, badge instructions and a special gift from the shop that complements each badge theme. This opportunity for girls to learn and grow through various activities is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to complete the badge independently or for troops to do as a group at a meeting.

View our growing library of Try It Kits and place an order at bit.ly/4fC5gEV.

DESTINATIONS TRAVEL PROGRAM Girl Scout Destinations is the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and older. With a ton of different trips to apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west, to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad—there’s something amazing for everyone to experience. Make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states, see and learn new things, and pack your bags full of inspiring, life-changing experiences and memories.

Visit bit.ly/girlscouttravel for trip and scholarship details.

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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 and include supplies and an activity guide.

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.

STEM Boxes Stream Mapping It, Observing Pollinators and 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.

#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 we are.

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/411OEOA.

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Embrace Possibility Set goals and navigate the world of business

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 the 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, GSUSA-sponsored Destinations or GSUSA-sponsored getaways.

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 at bit.ly/41wesmh.

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$10 OFF COOKIE SHIPPING CHARGES February 22, 2025 only Valid for a minimum ten package purchase.

Girl Scout Cookie Program The Girl Scout Cookie Program is one of the most iconic aspects of Girl Scouting and empowers Girl Scouts to earn rewards and raise money for their 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 our secure online program.

Participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program helps girls learn five essential skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

Take your skills to the next level by participating in these activities: Think “Out of the Ordinary!” for Success Challenge Cookie Tycoon Program Sisters Working Together Learn how to earn these patches and discover more sweet rewards, like scholarships and admission tickets to various attractions, in the Girl Scout Cookie Connection newsletter at bit.ly/3R7gHdy.

IMPORTANT DATES December 17: 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program Begins January 8-11: Pick Up Your Initial Supply of Cookies January 11-19: Walkabout Week January 17: Cookie Booths Begin January 27: Walkabout Week Photo Contest Submissions Due to Council February 17: Think “Out of the Ordinary!” for Success Challenge Submissions Due to Council March 2: 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program Ends March 12: Buy 5 Entry Forms Due to Council June 8: Girls Empowering Opportunity (G.E.O.) event at Wet ’n Wild Emerald Pointe in Greensboro, NC 7

January

Patch of the Month: Dark Skies VIRTUAL: Leader Support and Q&A

VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A

VIRTUAL: Teen Outdoor Leadership Program Info Session

Thursday, January 9 Wednesday, January 8 6 - 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 9 6 - 7 p.m.

JCSAV 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

V Meet with Highest Award Ignite your inner SA experts to make sure all of leadership skills with your questions are answered. Discover our Teen Outdoor tips and training for Every Girl Scout goes above Leadership Program (TOLP)! Learn more about topics like conflict and beyond to make a management, troop difference in her community our Counselor-In-Training program at summer camp structure, multi-level and the greater world. The as well as our spring and management, skills and experiences she Girl-Led Progression gains along the way set her fall events. You will also get to speak with our and more! up for special recognition Outdoor Team and ask all through the Girl Scout of your burning questions Bronze, Silver and Gold about the program.

Awards. All three awards TOLP applications close give girls the chance to do big things while supporting January 31, 2025 at bit.ly/4gq7kQG. issues they care about.

SUMMER CAMP EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS JANUARY 31 8

Save $50 on summer camp when you register with a $50 deposit on any full-week overnight program by January 31.

Learn more at bit.ly/3R5CbYu.

Basic Camping Skills License

VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training

Sunday, January 12 12:30 - 7:3- p.m.

Oak Ridge, NC

Monday, January 13 6 - 8 p.m.

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This Gold Award training is the necessary first step for Girl Scouts preparing to go Gold and is required before your project can be approved. Each training is facilitated by a GSCP2P Highest Awards expert and is designed to provide a hands-on experience, a deep dive through the process and an understanding of project requirements.

At least one member of your troop needs to complete the Basic Camping Skills License. if your group would like to enjoy a back-to-nature camping experience and/or to camp out at an established campsite with access to running water, bath house facility and designated fire ring.

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.

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VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal Thursday, January 23 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

V If you completed your camp license in 2019 or 2020, it is time to renew! Join us for this virtual course and keep your Basic Camping Skills license up-todate. This course will review council policy and procedure updates and provide time for you to ask questions and review the skills you need the most.

This quick and easy course helps keep your troop prepared to have their very best camp experience.

VOLUNTEER AWARDS Every day, Girl Scout volunteers make it possible for girls to benefit from adventures that are skill-building, lead-taking and life-changing.

Awards and recognitions are a great way to pay tribute to our volunteers. We encourage parents, girls, volunteers, council staff and community members to submit a nomination recognizing our amazing volunteers! Awards are available to be presented at the troop, service unit and council level. Anyone can nominate a volunteer for a National Award, presented by the GSCP2P Board of Directors at our Annual Meeting in April.

Nominations for National Awards are due February 1! Learn more at bit.ly/3VLRqW0.

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February

Patch of the Month: Friends Around the World VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A Thursday, February 6 6 - 7 p.m.

JCSAV Meet with Highest Award experts to make sure all of your questions are answered.

Every Girl Scout goes above and beyond to make a difference in her community and the greater world. The skills and experiences she gains along the way set her up for special recognition through the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while supporting issues they care about.

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VIRTUAL: Camporee Information Session Thursday, February 6 6:30-7:30 p.m.

V Learn about hosting a Camporee for your service unit at any of our three camp properties. You will also have the opportunity to ask a member of our Outdoor Experience staff all of your Camporee questions.

Cast Iron Chef Weekend Friday, February 7 Sunday, February 9 Sophia, NC

CSA If you’re inspired by cooking shows and love camping, then this weekend is for you! You will be placed in groups to plan and execute the preparation of your own dinner, dessert and breakfast using camp cooking techniques.

You’ll receive instruction on how to use a camp stove and Dutch oven, learn food, knife and cooking safety skills, and challenge yourself to come up with some creative meal options.

Participants will stay in a climate-controlled lodge with indoor bathroom facilities but should also be prepared to spend some time outdoors.

VIRTUAL: Destinations Showcase

VIRTUAL: Leader Support and Q&A

Sunday, February 9 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 12 6 - 7 p.m.

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Discover the adventure and wonder of travel!

Hear from girls who have participated in both local and far-flung Destinations trips, learn about the travel opportunities available to you as a Girl Scout and get inside tips on how to fund your travels. It’s time to discover where in the world Girl Scouts can take you next!

Ignite your inner leadership skills with tips and training for topics like conflict management, troop structure, multi-level management, Girl-Led Progression and more!

VIRTUAL: Troop Camping Information Session Thursday, February 13 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

V Is your troop ready to get outside and camp, but you don’t know where to start? Join us for this information session to learn more about troop camping, and let us answer all your questions!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February is Black History Month, where we honor the incredible contributions the Black and African American communities have made throughout U.S. history — from civil rights leaders to artists, politicians to inventors. Take this opportunity to learn more about the community’s central role in U.S. history and the world.

We’ve got plenty of activities to choose from, so you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun while earning your patch.

Find the activity guide at bit.ly/411OEOA.

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WORLD THINKING DAY Every year, you can join your fellow Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from over 150 countries around the world to celebrate World Thinking Day on February 22!

Dive into this year’s focus of “Our Story: Reflecting the symbolism and values of our Movement” and explore how you can build the confidence to know you can make a real difference, in your community and beyond. Think about the issues that contribute to problems near or far and about the little things you can do to make a big difference!

Find the activity guide at bit.ly/411OEOA.

Safe Sitter Babysitter Boss

VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training

Monday, February 17 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Greensboro, NC

Wednesday, February 19 6 - 8 p.m.

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This Gold Award training is the necessary first step for Girl Scouts preparing to go Gold and is required before your project can be approved. Each training is facilitated by a GSCP2P Highest Awards expert and is designed to provide a hands-on experience, a deep dive through the process and an understanding of project requirements.

Earn your Cadette Babysitting Badge and Safe Sitter certification!

Babysitting is often a teenager’s first business and being prepared is essential. A trained Safe Sitter facilitator will teach each Girl Scout important childcare, safety, first aid and business skills through lessons, games and discussions.

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Riding-InstructorIn-Training Orientation Saturday, February 22 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sophia, NC

CSA The Riding-InstructorIn-Training (RIIT) program is a leadership and horsemanship development opportunity.

Throughout the year, RIITs log their volunteer hours and have an opportunity to exchange those hours for riding and other RIIT-only opportunities.

VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal Monday, February 24 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

V If you completed your camp license in 2019 or 2020, it is time to renew! Join us for this virtual course and keep your Basic Camping Skills license up-todate. This course will review council policy and procedure updates and provide time for you to ask questions and review the skills you need the most.

This quick and easy course helps keep your troop prepared to have their very best camp experience.

BRING THE GIRL SCOUT SHOP TO YOU You can request a Pop Up Shop for service unit meetings, troop meetings and local Girl Scout events. You can also request a Troop Uniform Shop for uniform fittings at your meeting location.

Our retail staff will meet with parents to discuss the details of our uniforms and answer any questions and process orders with payment. The orders will be prepared at the nearest service center shop and arranged for pick-up by the troop leader or a volunteer.

Learn more at bit.ly/3R7vhST.

SAY YES TO THE VEST Get ready for a special event where Girl Scouts can gear up for success and fun! Join us for “Say Yes to the Vest”—a boutiquestyle experience to prepare for the exciting Girl Scout year ahead.

Enjoy: • 1:1 shopping time with our uniform experts • Snacks and fun activities • Membership opportunities—invite your friends to join the adventure!

Stay tuned for more details and get ready to say “yes” to the vest!

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March

Patch of the Month: Smile Squad VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A Thursday, March 6 6 - 7 p.m.

JCSAV Meet with Highest Award experts to make sure all of your questions are answered.

Every Girl Scout goes above and beyond to make a difference in her community and the greater world. The skills and experiences she gains along the way set her up for special recognition through the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while supporting issues they care about.

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VIRTUAL: Camporee Information Session Thursday, March 6 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

V Learn about hosting a Camporee for your service unit at any of our three camp properties. You will also have the opportunity to ask a member of our Outdoor Experience staff all of your Camporee questions.

NC Girl Scout Collector’s Show Friday, March 7 Saturday, March 8 Conover, NC

DBJCSAVF Save the date for the annual Girl Scout Collector’s Show! Once a year, the Archives Committee puts together a collector’s show that brings vendors from other states. Troops and the public are invited to attend. It is a great way to see lots of historical memorabilia- and girl programming and activities are planned around the show!

Keyauwee Program Center Camp Work Day

Keyauwee Program Center Open House

VIRTUAL: Birthday Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, March 8 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sophia, NC

Sunday, March 9 1 - 4 p.m.

Sophia, NC

Monday, March 10 Saturday, March 15

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Calling all camp lovers!

Come spend the day with camp friends and help us with a variety of projects to spruce up Keyauwee.

Typical activities include clearing trails, minor repairs and inventorying program areas. No special skills are needed and lunch will be provided.

Is your Girl Scout thinking of registering for Summer Camp 2025? Come and explore what our camp has to offer at our Open House event! This is the perfect opportunity for families to get a firsthand look at our beautiful facilities, meet our friendly staff, and ask your summer camp-related questions. Whether you’re a returning camper or considering camp for the first time, our Open House is the perfect way to get a feel for the camp experience. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family!

Get ready for the ultimate birthday week celebration where fun and adventure await you every day! Complete daily challenges to earn points and compete for the grand prize!

From creative tasks to interactive trivia, each challenge brings you closer to first place.

Every participant who completes the hunt will earn a special Birthday Fun Patch.

VIRTUAL: My Promise, My Faith Saturday, March 8 9 a.m. - Noon

DBJCSAVF Enjoy the unique opportunity to earn the My Promise, My Faith pin, a meaningful award that complements your religious recognitions. By exploring the Girl Scout Law and linking it to key principles of your faith, you’ll grow spiritually while deepening your Girl Scout experience.

This pin is special because you can earn it each year, learning new ways to apply your beliefs to the world around you. Girl Scouts is welcoming and inclusive to members of all faiths.

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VIRTUAL: Birthday Bash Wednesday, March 12 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

DBJCSAVF Get ready for an unforgettable celebration! We’ll be marking this special occasion with exciting games, interactive crafts and delightful activities—all from the comfort of your home.

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VIRTUAL: Leader Support and Q&A

Watershed Exploration and Cleanup Day

Wednesday, March 12 6 - 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 15 1 - 4 p.m.

Sawmills, NC

V Ignite your inner leadership skills with tips and training for topics like conflict management, troop structure, multi-level management, Girl-Led Progression and more!

VIRTUAL: Troop Camping Information Session Thursday, March 13 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

V Is your troop ready to get outside and camp, but you don’t know where to start? Join us for this information session to learn more about troop camping, and let us answer all your questions!

JCV Join the Western Piedmont Council of Governments to show some love for our local lakes and rivers! Participants will spend the first part of the afternoon learning about watersheds, pollution and how to test water quality with a handson exploration of a local stream. Then, the group will practice being good stewards of the environment by picking up litter around the park.

Come prepared to get your shoes muddy and have fun!

Basic Camping Skills License Saturday, March 15 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Gastonia, NC

V At least one member of your troop needs to complete the Basic Camping Skills License. if your group would like to enjoy a back-to-nature camping experience and/or to camp out at an established campsite with access to running water, bath house facility and designated fire ring.

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.

Teen Outdoor Leadership Summit Saturday, March 22 Sunday, March 23 Sophia, NC

SA Counselors-In-Training (CITs) will be able to meet and connect with fellow members of the program and learn about what they can expect from their summer as a CIT while enjoying all the beauty and fun that camp has to offer!

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VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training Tuesday, March 25 6 - 8 p.m.

SAV This Gold Award training is the necessary first step for Girl Scouts preparing to go Gold and is required before your project can be approved. Each training is facilitated by a GSCP2P Highest Awards expert and is designed to provide a hands-on experience, a deep dive through the process and an understanding of project requirements.

VIRTUAL: Backpacking Pre-Session Tuesday, March 25 6 - 9 p.m.

V Earn your Backpacking License by taking a pre-session training and then put your skills in action during a weekend backpacking trip.

Outdoor Adventure Training Weekend Friday, March 28 Sunday, March 30 Sophia, NC

V Adults are invited to take classes and certification courses in several topics related to camping and the outdoors.

GIRL SCOUT WEEK IS MARCH 9 - 15 Celebrate the 113th birthday of Girl Scouts on Wednesday, March 12 or all week long with our spirit days.

This year, GSCP2P is also celebrating our 15th birthday!

Girl Scouts Celebrate Faith Girl Scout Week is a time when we shout out our Girl Scout pride from the rooftops! It’s also a time when many troops celebrate the connections between Girl Scouting and their faith, learn more about other faiths and thank faith partners for their support throughout the year. Whether you participate in a worship service, plan an activity before or after the service or organize a service project, your Girl Scouts can honor those meaningful connections in lots of ways!

Check out the Girl Scouts Celebrate Faith Toolkit to help you plan, promote and carry out your event with your faith partner at bit.ly/gsfaithresources.

FALL CAMPOREE REQUESTS DUE MARCH 14 Bring troops from across your service unit to experience the great outdoors at one of our camp properties!

Learn more and reserve activities and lodging for Fall 2025 camporees at bit.ly/3qPROsJ. 17

Troop Camping Bring your troop to our three camp properties this spring! You can also take your troop on unique adventures this summer by reserving lodging at Camp Pisgah or Camp Ginger Cascades and working with local vendors to give your troop an experience they’ll never forget! Please contact vendors directly to reserve activities and adhere to Safety Activity Checkpoint guidelines.

Submit a request up to six months in advance of the date. To begin the request process, e-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org with your desired date and camp unit. If you have any questions or need help making a reservation, contact us at 800-672-2148 or info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

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.

You will not be able to build fires, make s’mores or cook over a campfire with the Overnight & Activity License.

In order to build a fire and cook marshmallows or a meal, pitch and sleep in tents OR to camp at a non-council facility at an established campsite with access to running water, bath house facility and a designated fire ring, a Basic Camping Skills License is required. Earn it by first obtaining an Overnight and Activity License and then attending the Basic Camping Skills course.

Troops planning to camp in a nonestablished or primitive camp site (a site without access to running water, no bathhouse facility and/or does not have an established fire ring) need a Primitive Camping License. You must obtain the Overnight and Activity License and Basic Camping Skills License before taking the Primitive Camping License course.

Register for a training on our online calendar.

For questions, e-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Troop Camping Guide A resource to assist troops in preparing for outdoor experiences at our camps and beyond.

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

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Saturday Troop Horse Programs Circle C Equestrian Center will have Troop Horse Programs available this Spring. Each program will include riding time and a barn activity. This program is perfect for first time and infrequent riders and will be tailored to the lowest level of rider present. We have an indoor arena; all programs will run if it rains. If you have been to Circle C before for a Troop Program, have older Girl Scouts or have more experienced riders, we do offer trail riding, weather permitting.

Our three-hour program (9 a.m. - Noon) is for Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Our two-hour program is for Daisies, Brownies or smaller troops of all ages. Minimum: 6, Maximum: 16.

You can see available dates on our online calendar or by contacting us at 800-672-2148 or info@girlscoutsp2p.org. Once you have registered for your date and time, an Equine Experience staff member will be in contact to discuss your program, adaptations or accommodations.

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!

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.

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April

Patch design coming soon!

Patch of the Month: Period Power STEM GAMES Saturday, April 5 1 - 5 p.m.

Winston-Salem, NC

DBJCSAVF Get ready for a day of excitement, creativity, and friendly competition at our STEM Games! This is your chance to work with friends to compete, earn points and win prizes. Come dive into the world of science, technology, engineering and math through handson challenges designed to spark your imagination and show you just how fun STEM can be.

VIRTUAL: VIRTUAL: Gold Leader Support Award Training Thursday, April 10 and Q&A Wednesday, April 9 6 - 7 p.m.

6 - 8 p.m.

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This Gold Award training is the necessary first step for Girl Scouts preparing to go Gold and is required before your project can be approved. Each training is facilitated by a GSCP2P Highest Awards expert and is designed to provide a hands-on experience, a deep dive through the process and an understanding of project requirements.

Ignite your inner leadership skills with tips and training for topics like conflict management, troop structure, multi-level management, GirlLed Progression and more!

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SPRING INTO ACTION Renew Your Membership for 2026!

Spring is the perfect time to renew your membership and get ready for another amazing Girl Scout year! Youth members and troops who renew during April and May will receive a special gift to help make 2026 the best year ever. Stay tuned for more information!

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Backpacking Weekend Friday, April 11 Sunday, April, 13 Asheville, NC

V Do your girls want to go backpacking, a new adventure testing their strength and skill while learning the ability to care for themselves?

Join us for an overnight Backpacking training weekend for adults!

After achieving this course, volunteers can take girls on overnight backpacking trips.

Pliking at Crowders Mountain State Park with Keep Gastonia Beautiful Saturday, April 12 Kings Mountain, NC

DBJCSAVF Pliking is the act of picking up litter while hiking! Learn all about pliking and its benefits to you, the community and the environment.

Then, we will hit the trail and do some pliking of our own!

Annual Meeting: One P2P Saturday, April 26 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Boone, NC

SAVF Join us for Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont’s Annual Meeting as we celebrate 15 years of One P2P with guest speakers, lunch, business meeting and volunteer awards ceremony. This event marks a special milestone in our council’s journey, honoring the dedication and impact of our volunteers, members and supporters. Open to all girls and adult members, the Annual Meeting offers an opportunity to network, receive important news and for delegates to vote on key council business. More than just an event, it’s a chance to reflect on how Resilient, Ready, and Strong the Peaks to Piedmont council really is.

GIRL SCOUT LEADER APPRECIATION DAY IS APRIL 22

We love our volunteers! April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and on April 22 we celebrate Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day. Although volunteers are always appreciated, it is during these special days that we take the time to acknowledge that our adult volunteers are our neighborhood heroes and the heart and soul of Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont. We encourage Girl Scouts and their families as well as service units and Girl Scout communities to plan special gestures to show appreciation for the adult Girl Scout volunteers in their lives.

Find some ideas on how you can say “thank you” at bit.ly/4gsGtn6.

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May

Patch of the Month: Healthy View, Healthy YOU! Camp Pisgah Family Work Day

VIRTUAL: Leader Support and Q&A

Sunday, May 4 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Brevard, NC

Wednesday, May 14 6 - 7 p.m.

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Ignite your inner leadership skills with tips and training for topics like conflict management, troop structure, multilevel management, GirlLed Progression and more!

Calling all camp lovers!

Come spend the day with camp friends and help us with a variety of projects to help get Camp Pisgah back up and running.

Typical activities include clearing trails, minor repairs and inventorying program areas. No special skills are needed, all Girl Scouts Kindergarten and up and their families are welcome and lunch will be provided.

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State Of The Girl Saturday, May 17 4 - 8 p.m.

Morganton, NC

DBJCSAVF Don’t miss our gala honoring the highest achievements of Girl Scouts within the GSCP2P council. Experience an inspiring evening featuring a delicious dinner, an empowering guest speaker and a firsthand look at how Girl Scouts are shaping their communities.

Camp Ginger Cascades Family Work Day Sunday, May 18 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lenoir, NC

DBJCSAVF Calling all camp lovers!

Come spend the day with camp friends and help us with a variety of projects to help get Camp Ginger Cascades back up and running.

Typical activities include clearing trails, minor repairs and inventorying program areas. No special skills are needed, all Girl Scouts Kindergarten and up and their families are welcome and lunch will be provided.

VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training Wednesday, May 21 6 - 8 p.m.

SAV This Gold Award training is the necessary first step for Girl Scouts preparing to go Gold and is required before your project can be approved. Each training is facilitated by a GSCP2P Highest Awards expert and is designed to provide a hands-on experience, a deep dive through the process and an understanding of project requirements.

VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal Tuesday, May 27 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

V If you completed your camp license in 2019 or 2020, it is time to renew! Join us for this virtual course and keep your Basic Camping Skills license up-todate. This course will review council policy and procedure updates and provide time for you to ask questions and review the skills you need the most.

This quick and easy course helps keep your troop prepared to have their very best camp experience.

ASIAN AMERICAN NATIVE HAWAIIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH Celebrate the cultural richness of all people in the U.S. whose ancestors came from the Pacific Islands, Hawaii or the Asian diaspora and to acknowledge the many contributions of the AANHPI community to our nation.

Girls and leaders have plenty of activities to choose from, so you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun while earning your patch.

Find the activity guide at bit.ly/411OEOA.

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June

Patch design coming soon!

Patch of the Month: Passport to Summer Challenge Girl Scout Day at Wet n’ Wild Emerald Pointe

Keyauwee Program Center Family Fun Day

Saturday, June 7 Greensboro, NC

Sunday, June 8 1 - 5 p.m.

Sophia, NC

DBJCSAVF Explore the waterpark with your chaperone and join us as we celebrate our top Girl Scout Cookie sellers at our G.E.O. Recognition Party.

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DBJCSAVF Start summer off right at Keyauwee Program Center’s Family Fun Day! You’ll have the opportunity to meet our summer staff and experience all of the program areas that will be open during summer camp! Take a dip in the pool, meet the horses at Circle C Equestrian Center or try out other favorite activities like boats, nature, arts & crafts, archery, climbing wall and more!

VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training Tuesday, June 10 6 - 8 p.m.

SAV This Gold Award training is the necessary first step for Girl Scouts preparing to go Gold and is required before your project can be approved. Each training is facilitated by a GSCP2P Highest Awards expert and is designed to provide a hands-on experience, a deep dive through the process and an understanding of project requirements.

VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal Wednesday, June 18 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

V If you completed your camp license in 2019 or 2020, it is time to renew! Join us for this virtual course and keep your Basic Camping Skills license up-todate. This course will review council policy and procedure updates and provide time for you to ask questions and review the skills you need the most.

This quick and easy course helps keep your troop prepared to have their very best camp experience.

PRIDE MONTH: June is LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) Pride Month, an annual celebration of the achievements, impact and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States. In June we also commemorate the Stonewall uprising which marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ+ Americans. As Girl Scouts we deeply value diversity and inclusion. A Girl Scout is a friend and ally to all families.

Find the activity guide at bit.ly/411OEOA.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE AT SUMMER CAMP Join us for summer camp!

With day, overnight and horse camp programs, you will have plenty of options to choose an adventure you’ll never forget!

Learn more at bit.ly/3R5CbYu.

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Girl Awards Highest Awards

Leadership Awards

The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards prove you’ve got what it takes to build a better today—and tomorrow. You shine brightest when you’re making the world a better place. That’s why you can earn three separate awards— the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards—as you dream of a better tomorrow and take action in big ways today.

Whether you want to focus on health and wellness, animals, STEM, public safety, education, the environment or any other issue, you’ll inspire others and learn more about yourself. As you earn one of Girl Scouting’s highest awards, you’ll change your corner of the world—and maybe even beyond.

You can also earn GSCP2P's Trifecta Award if you earn all three Highest Awards.

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes! At Girl Scouts, you have lots of opportunities to hone your leadership skills. There is no better place than Girl Scouts for a girl to develop her leadership skills and achieve awards!

Girl Scouts connects girls with award opportunities at all levels, starting with our youngest leaders – Girl Scout Daisies in kindergarten, all the way through high school seniors – Girl Scout Ambassadors.

Find pre-scheduled Gold Award Trainings and Highest Awards Q&As on our online calendar or contact us at info@girlscoutsp2p.org to schedule a special training session on a different day/time that works best for your troop/group and our facilitators through our program on demand.

Get inspiration from our Highest Awards Yearbook and find our Highest Award resources at bit.ly/3WW6SjJ.

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Our Girl Awards Handbook is coming soon to bit.ly/3XyRRVo.

Volunteer Resources Ed Whitmire Educational Fund This volunteer educational fund enables registered GSCP2P volunteers to attend courses that will benefit the girls they guide. The fund provides up to 75% off First Aid/CPR Certification, Camp License and Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings and 50% off base registration fees for Adult Learning Weekends.

Request your financial assistance at bit.ly/3OJhe4B.

Grade Level Progression: Tips and Tidbits Written by volunteers, for volunteers, this book is designed to help new leaders navigate the basics of Girl Scouting.

Find everything you need to know including tips on planning meetings, an intro to Girl Scout traditions and a glossary of all those funny terms!

Grade Level Progression Tidbits and Tips

Find this guide and more training and planning tools at bit.ly/49ydXx4.

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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.

Troop Year Plans Our customizable age-appropriate troop year plans are the best tool for first year troop leaders to get started with Girl Scouts without getting overwhelmed. The entire year is mapped out—just follow along to help your Girl Scouts complete badge activities, improve their communities and explore the world around them.

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It is easy to re-register you or your girls online using your MyGS login at bit.ly/3UofNYM.

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

October 17 - 19 Council-wide Camp Out Girl Scouts across our council are heading to Camp Pisgah for a fun-filled weekend with popular camp activities.

September 20 Keyauwee Program Center’s 80th Birthday Party Everyone is invited to camp for fun, outdoor activities and birthday surprises.

August 2 Volunteer Leadership Conference Get ready to kick off the new Girl Scout year and join us for our annual Volunteer Conference! This event will be hosted at all service center locations and virtually.

Enjoy networking, breakout sessions for a variety of levels and interest, an address from our CEO, council updates and more.

SAVE THE DATE

208 Union Square NW Suite 101 Hickory, NC 28601 800-672-2148 info@girlscoutsp2p.org