2021 Activity Guide

2020 - 2021 ACTIVITY GUIDE

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Girl Scouts are no strangers to change. In fact, they seek out changes, take action, and lead the way to make the world a better place. Over the past few months changes have been abundant, and while not all have been easy, Girl Scouts have embraced them, learned to adapt, and made the best of our new normal. Why? Because Girl Scouts are UNSTOPPABLE. Whether it’s learning an awesome new skill like how to sew a face mask or exploring the world of cyber security due to increased online activity, Girl Scouts have proven that the possibilities are endless when they accomplish their goals. And the best news? There is so much more to come this year with Girl Scouts!

In 2020-2021, Girl Scout activities will look different than they usually do, but will have the same purpose of building girls of courage, confidence, and character…girls that are unstoppable! Our activities will be innovative and will challenge girls of all ages, interests, skills, and abilities to explore entrepreneurship, life skills, STEM, and the outdoors. With returning favorites coming to girls in new ways - like Virtual TechnoQuest and Teen Camporee - and new limited-time events that will encourage girls to participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience spontaneously, we cannot wait to see how our girls continue to learn and grow.

One thing is for certain—Girl Scouting never stops! Whether in person or virtual, we will continue to empower all girls as they discover their passions and tackle their dreams, one program and life-changing experience at a time!

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Table of Contents Registration Information ..................................................................................................................................4 Financial Information and Policies ................................................................................................................5 New Girl Scout Badges.....................................................................................................................................6 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion ...............................................................................................................................7 Girl Scouts Go Virtual .......................................................................................................................................8 Entrepreneurship ...............................................................................................................................................9 Life Skills ...............................................................................................................................................................10 Outdoor.................................................................................................................................................................11 STEM ......................................................................................................................................................................12 Product Programs ..............................................................................................................................................13 Girl Scout Award and Leadership Opportunities ......................................................................................14 Scholarships........................................................................................................................................................15 More Activities for Girl Scouts .......................................................................................................................16 Mobile Program ..................................................................................................................................................16 Girl Scouts Give ..................................................................................................................................................17 Religious Recognitions......................................................................................................................................17 Girl Scout Resources ........................................................................................................................................18 Contact Us ...........................................................................................................................................................19

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Activity Registration Information Use this guide to…

READ… about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and changes this year.

REGISTER… individually or as a troop - check our Activity Calendar online for more info, then register.

At Girl Scouts, the health, safety, and well-being of our members and the member experience remain top priorities. Our events this year will be planned based on current health and safety protocols as guided by the Governor’s office, CDC and other health agencies. Because this is constantly evolving, our events will be added to our Activity Calendar as they are finalized, rather than including them all in our Activity Guide as usual. We thank you for your patience during this time!

While we love seeing our Girl Scouts in person, many of our events at the beginning of the year will take place on a virtual platform. We will make changes throughout the year as the situation evolves.

My GS Welcome to the online Girl Scout member community!

MyGS is your digital one-stop shop for all things related to your Girl Scout experience. There are two main sections of MyGS: Member Profile and Volunteer Toolkit.

Member profile is accessible to all current members and is where you can renew memberships, update contact information, and view members of your household.

The Volunteer Toolkit is accessible for girls/guardians and troop leaders and is where the troop can plan their program year, track badges and accomplishments, and submit troop financial information. To log into MyGS, visit www.nccoastalpines.org and click MyGS in the main menu bar.

Registering Online for Activities • Click Activities on the website homepage to view activities in a list or calendar format. Use the advanced search to filter for specific activities. You can also login to MyGS and register under the Activities tab.

• Click the name of the activity (on the website or in MyGS) and select Register Now to begin the online registration process.

• Follow the online prompts to pay and complete your registration.

Updating Your Address Don’t miss out on important communications from GS-NCCP, supplies in the mail, and so much more!

Please update your address in My GS. • Log in to your My GS account: go to www.nccoastalpines.org and select MyGS from the right side of the menu bar. Your username is the email address that we have on file for you.

• On the next page, select the Member Profile portal (not the Volunteer Toolkit or gsLearn).

• In your Member Profile, select Family Profile from the menu across the top.

• Select the Edit button next to each person’s name that needs any changes. Making a change for one doesn’t make the change for everyone.

• If the date of birth, grade, or gender are incorrect for anyone, email the Help Desk for assistance. You will not be able to change these fields in your My GS account.

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Activity Financial Information and Policies Activity Financial Assistance

Girl Scouts–North Carolina Coastal Pines is proud to offer financial assistance to ensure every girl has the opportunity to unleash her inner G.I.R.L. To review the council’s full cancellation and refund policy and to learn more about and apply for financial assistance, including Troop Travel Assistance, visit www.nccoastalpines.org. The complete financial assistance policies can be found under the Activity main menu bar on the Financial Information and Policies webpage.

Financial assistance is available for registered Girl Scouts who would otherwise be unable to attend local council-sponsored activities.

• Financial assistance is not available for events which cost $10 or less.

• To request financial assistance and reserve your space, a deposit ($5 per person per event or one third of event fee, whichever is greater) and financial assistance request form must be completed for each event.

• Please review the full policy and use form PG330 Application for Individual Financial Assistance and Registration for Council-Sponsored Activities on the council website.

For questions, contact the council at helpdesk@ nccoastalpines.org or 800-284-4475.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines reserves the right to cancel an activity due to insufficient registration, acts of nature, or any other reason beyond its control.

Council-sponsored activities are held rain or shine, unless inclement weather adversely affects the program. If an activity is canceled or rescheduled, registered participants will be notified, and refunds processed accordingly.

Troop Travel Assistance

Troop Travel is defined as an event, trip, or project that goes beyond the ordinary troop program and enhances the Girl Scout experience. Due to COVID-19, Troop Travel Guidelines will be continuously updated throughout the year to ensure girls are safe. Current guidelines can be found on our COVID-19 information page. Troop Travel programs are educational in nature and provide growth experiences for girls and persons involved. Only registered girl and adult members may apply for Troop Travel Assistance.

A significant amount of planning time and money are spent months prior to the opening of council-sponsored activities and trainings. Prompt cancellation notification allows time for girls who may be on the waiting list to attend the activity. Our refund policies require notification to be provided by the customer to the council at least 15 days prior to an activity. Please review the complete policies on our website.

Financial Assistance Information and Policies Requests for financial assistance are confidential and based on personal information establishing the applicant’s need.

• Applications for Troop Financial Assistance are due on the first of every month.

• It is recommended that troops and/or individuals submit their applications three to six months in advance of the trip date.

• Please review the full policy and complete form PG320 and/or PG310 the Financial Assistance application on the council website.

Adult Supervision Requirements

A minimum of two adults must accompany every troop to an in-person program activity unless otherwise stated.

Please consult the guidelines in Safety Activity Checkpoints or Volunteer Essentials for exact ratio information. Our primary goal is to provide quality programming for girls; space may not be available for additional adults above the stated ratio. Please note that if you exceed the number of adults required you may be asked to limit them based on space availability.

Two Unrelated Adults to Every • 6 Girl Scout Daisies • 12 Girl Scout Brownies • 16 Girl Scout Juniors • 25 Girl Scout Cadettes • 30 Girl Scout Seniors • 30 Girl Scout Ambassadors

Plus, One Adult to Every Additional set of • 4 Girl Scout Daisies • 6 Girl Scout Brownies • 8 Girl Scout Juniors • 12 Girl Scout Cadettes • 15 Girl Scout Seniors • 15 Girl Scout Ambassadors 5

New Girl Scout Badges STEM Badges • Automotive Engineering Three badges per level for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Girls learn how vehicles are designed, engineered, and manufactured. In each of the badges, they design and build vehicle prototypes that meet sets of criteria and solve problems for others.

• STEM Career Exploration One badge per level for Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes. Girls explore their own interests, how those connect with different STEM careers, and how they can use STEM to make a difference. They look at different fields and careers in STEM and create a plan for how they’ll make the world a better place. The badges are “Unplugged” but include optional “Plugged” and in-person components to amplify the activities.

Life Skills Badges Civics • Democracy for Daisies - Girl Scout Daisies begin learning about the people who work together in their government.

• Democracy for Brownies - Girl Scout Brownies find out how people in the government decide what rules are made and how they are followed.

• Democracy for Juniors - Girl Scout Juniors learn more about how their government works—from their town or city to the whole country.

• Democracy for Cadettes – Girl Scout Cadettes find out new things about their government—how each branch works, how they work together, and how each piece makes a difference in society.

• Democracy for Seniors - Girl Scout Seniors expand their knowledge about how their local, state, and national government works.

• Democracy for Ambassadors - Girl Scout Ambassadors become experts on local, state, and national government— and prepare to use that knowledge to inform their voting.

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Entrepreneurship Badges Entrepreneur • Toy Business Designer - Girl Scout Daisies come up with an idea for a toy, design it, make it better, and share it—just like entrepreneurs!

• Budding Entrepreneur - Girl Scout Brownies become entrepreneurs by making something, testing it out, and improving their idea to make it the best it can be.

• Business Jumpstart - Girl Scout Juniors sharpen their entrepreneurial skills as they come up with idea for something that solves a problem, get feedback, share their idea, and pitch it to others.

• Business Creator - Girl Scout Cadettes think like entrepreneurs as they come up with a business idea that solves a problem, produce a prototype, solicit feedback, improve their idea, then create a business plan, and pitch it.

• Business Startup - Girl Scout Seniors learn more about the entrepreneurial mindset as they explore what it takes to create their own business.

• Entrepreneur Accelerator - Girl Scout Ambassadors think and act like entrepreneurs as they bring a business vision to life, learn how to work with a team, and motivate people to take a chance with them.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Raise your hand to enact change with Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines’ advocacy patch, Building Beyond Today. Displaying this patch lets others know you are part of the initiative to create a community where all girls can thrive.

Get involved by participating in one or more of GS-NCCP’s opportunities.

Upcoming opportunities recognize the importance of taking on issues around diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Thrive Talk Series: invites girls to join a guest speaker(s) to discuss topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Thursday, October 15th from 6:00pm to 7:15pm Culture and Your Family Narrative. Our Thrive Talk Series kicks off with a look at cultures around the world. Through stories and activities, we’ll garner a greater appreciation for other cultures and learn how we can shape the story we tell. Girls may be split into age-level discussion groups.

• Thursday, November 19th from 6:00pm to 7:15pm Diversity. A world where everyone is the same would be pretty boring. So, let’s take a look at the diversity of your Girl Scout sisterhood, your community, and your social circle. Girls may be split into age-level discussion groups.

• Thursday, February 18th from 6:00pm to 7:15pm Being a good bystander. What do you do when you see or feel something that “just isn’t right”? Join an empowering conversation aimed at equipping you with the tools you need to be prepared to be a good bystander in difficult situations. Girls may be split into age-level discussion groups.

• Thursday, April 15th from 6:00pm to 7:15pm Inclusion. Since 1912 Girl Scouts has emphasized inclusiveness, but what does that really mean? We’ll talk with a mixed abilities troop in Wake County who’ll share their story of success. Girls may be into split age-level discussion groups.

Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Council Patch Program: When girls have earned this patch, they’ll have developed an appreciation of the uniqueness and commonalities of themselves and others, and the rich diversity of various cultures in their community and in the world. Girls will also deepen their understanding and respect for people who may be different from them and learn how to better relate to others.

Thrive Challenge: Girls will complete the challenge on their own (supported by their family) or troops could participate together.

Virtual Thrive Read Aloud Book Series: Do you love stories? So do we, especially when we get to share a meaningful story with friends like you! Each month we’ll release a story read by a special guest reader.

Thrive Fall and Spring Book Club: Start by visiting the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion webpage (https://www. nccoastalpines.org/en/about-girl-scouts/who-we-are/ girl-scouts-and-diversity--equity--and-inclusion.html) and download the Thrive Book Club reading list. This reading list is aimed at helping you broaden your view of the world. We’ll supply discussion questions for the books to help you reflect on what you’ve read, while encouraging you to creatively capture the book. Then registered to attend the Thrive Fall Book Club meeting on January 21, 2021 and/or the Thrive Spring Book Club meting on April 22, 2021. Both event feature a very special author and activities.

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Building Beyond Today: event featuring a panel of experts who will help equip girls with the tools necessary to advocate for themselves and others, plus we’ll answer the question…How do you thrive?

Virtual Thrive Art Show: For girls who love to dabble in art, we’re hosting our first virtual art show.

Submissions will be accepted beginning in January and the exhibit will open to the public in May.

Girl Scouts Go Virtual!

As the world has changed in recent months, so have the ways in which we engage, learn, and participate in Girl Scouting. To keep Girl Scouts, volunteers, and staff members safe, many of our program have shifted to online platforms. Join us for online activities, order a program kit or box, or participate in a combo session with virtual meetups and on-your-own activities.

Family Activities Not only do we want our Girl Scouts to have the fun, but we invite the entire family to join in! Join us for virtual family game nights, campouts, Girl Scout celebrations, and more. Check out MyGS for listings.

Badges and Beyond Last summer we kicked off our Badges and Beyond programs with two summer series. Join us as we offer more in fall 2020 and spring 2021. These programs are often unplugged and a great way to work on a badge individually or virtually with your troop.

Friendship Fires The Summer 2020 Friendship Fires were so much fun that we decided to continue with fall and spring opportunities. These online meetups will allow girls of all ages to gather online to explore topic ideas and chat with their fellow Girl Scouts.

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Girl Scouts empowers girls to learn to channel their inner girl boss and become an entrepreneur as young as kindergarten! Through our entrepreneurship programs, girls learn to think outside the box, manage money, practice people skills, and so much more…we provide her with a support system to step outside her comfort zone and not just set goals for herself, but exceed them. By providing a foundation to learn important business skills, Girl Scouts is the perfect place to support young girls in exploring entrepreneurship as they progress through Girl Scouts.

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Girl Scout program benefits aren’t just temporary… they last for life! Our goal is to build strong and confident girls who will become successful and happy women, and this all starts with our life skills programs. They teach important lessons that need to be practiced outside the classroom—whether it’s learning to stay healthy, how to take care of her first car, or the importance of becoming civically engaged. Our life skills events are an awesome way for girls to safely and effectively learn to take care of themselves and change the world while having tons of fun!

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Spending time in the great outdoors has long been a cornerstone of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. When girls get outside, they become truly unstoppable - learning about the world around them, how to protect it, and awesome outdoor skills. When girls spend quality time outdoors and increase their exposure to nature, they thrive physically, emotionally, and intellectually. This means that it is especially important for girls to spend time outside now, when many activities have turned virtual… and we are here to guide you in doing so!

Summer Camp 2021 Believe it or not, summer planning is right around the corner! Stay tuned to our Summer Camp web page for summer 2021 opportunities, and look for Open House opportunities on the Activities web page.

Whether open houses are virtual or in-person, you’ll have a chance to meet the camp directors and become more familiar with our properties.

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Creative problem-solving skills, better grades, and a possible future STEM career? Yes, please! Our STEM programs challenge Girl Scouts to be innovators and explore the world of STEM in new, exciting ways.

STEM fields need more females taking the lead and our programs can help girls get there. Girl Scouts are unstoppable in tackling real-word problems to make a lasting change, and Girl Scouts provides opportunities to engage in the scientific method and to make mistakes and try again - a process through which she will develop the confidence she needs to truly make a difference in STEM.

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Financial Literacy During the 2020-2021 membership year, girls and troops will have the opportunity to participate in two council-sponsored, money-earning activities.

2020 Fall Product Program

2021 Cookie Program

The Fall Product Program gives girls and troops the opportunity to sell magazine subscriptions (new and renewals) and very popular nuts and candies to earn quick and easy startup money for their troop. This “friends & family sale” is conducted both face-to-face and via the internet through a secure program.

The 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program theme is Be Amazing, with the honeybee as our mascot. Focusing on the 5 Skills, the program is designed to help girls grow into leaders of courage, confidence, and character while learning five valuable life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

As part of the Fall Product Program, girls develop e-commerce skills and leverage technology to help them learn and earn as they go. Girls can create their own Fall Product Program digital avatar and even earn a patch featuring the avatar they designed. Girl Scout Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops can choose the 10% proceeds plan with patches and recognitions or opt to receive 15% in proceeds and patches, in lieu of recognitions.

All Girl Scout troops earn proceeds for participating in the Cookie Program, which can be used to fund troop adventures such as travel, community service projects, councilsponsored activities, and much more. Troops earn proceeds on a scaled proceed plan based on their box-per-girl average.

The more troops sell, the more they earn.

October 1, 2020

Fall Product Program begins

October 23, 2020

Face-to-face orders end, online sale continues

In addition to the scaled proceed plan, each Girl Scout is eligible to earn awesome recognitions based on overall sales.

Girls earn cool patches for Walkabout Week, Operation Cookie Drop, and selling online through COCOdirect. Girls are also eligible to earn additional rewards such as themed t-shirts, stuffed animals, and more items such as computers, cameras, paddle boards, sewing/embroidery machines and so much more!

November 8, 2020

Fall Product Program ends

Cookie Program - Important Dates

November 12-14, 2020

Nut and candy arrives

Fall Product Program - Important Dates

December 13, 2020

Initial orders due

January 16, 2021

Cookie Program starts

March 7, 2021

Cookie Program ends

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Girl Scout Award and Leadership Opportunities Girls Scouts Highest Awards Each year, the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards are presented to girls who have planned and executed far-reaching projects in response to pressing community needs. In the process, girls gain skills in leadership, project planning, time management, and budgeting, plus confidence to last a lifetime.

Gold, Silver and Bronze Award Girl Scouts are the youth leaders their communities need to create solutions to the new and ever-changing challenges that arise from this global pandemic.

We recognize the impact of the COVID-19 closures and ‘stay at home orders’ are having on Girl Scouts who want to earn the highest awards. We’re committed to supporting girls with the time and space they need to adjust to these changes, so when they’re ready, they can safely harness their enthusiasm and facilitate meaningful solutions with their communities!

To ensure all Girl Scouts who want to earn the Highest Awards this year have the opportunity, Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines is offering a 3-month deadline extension from September 30 to December 31, 2020 for Girl Scouts who are graduating from 5th grade (Juniors who seek to earn the Bronze Award), 8th grade (Cadettes who seek to earn the Silver Award) and 12th grade (Ambassadors who seek to earn the Gold Award) this year.

These Girl Scouts will bridge to the next program level officially on October 1, 2020 and, without this extension, would be no longer eligible to earn the Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, respectively. Girl Scouts should have a project identified, a plan in place and be ready to take action no later than September 30, 2020.

Girl Scout Gold Award The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award that Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can earn. A girl earning the Girl Scout Gold Award will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference in their communities both locally and globally. The Girl Scout Gold Award follows the Standards of Excellence and challenges you to develop yourself as a leader, achieve the Girl Scout Leadership Outcomes, and make a mark on your community that creates a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Fulfilling the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award starts with the completion of two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys or having earned the Silver Award and completing one Senior or Ambassador Journey. Each Journey completed gives you the skills you need to plan and implement your Take Action project.

After you have fulfilled the Journey(s) requirement, 80 hours is the suggested minimum hours to complete the 7 steps to go Gold: identifying an issue, investigating it thoroughly, getting help and building a team, creating a plan, presenting your plan and gathering feedback, taking action, and educating and inspiring others.

We’re committed to providing resources to help you achieve success. In fact, we’ve launched several new resources to support you along the way including our new Girls Guide To Going Gold, Girl Scout Gold Award online orientation, hands-on Gold Award workshops, and virtual office hours-- all to help prepare you to create sustainable change.

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Girl Scout Silver Award Going for the Girl Scout Silver Award gives a Girl Scout Cadette the chance to show that she is a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving her community. Earning the award puts girls among an exceptional group who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world. The prerequisite to earning your Girl Scout Silver Award is to complete a Girl Scout Cadette Journey. Once you complete your Journey, the suggested minimum time for earning your Girl Scout Silver Award is 50 hours. You can start by planning the time in parts, then dividing it up by the steps.

Get started on your Girl Scout Silver Award by completing the Girl Scout Silver Award training module on our council webpage.

Girl Scout Bronze Award The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. When you go for the Bronze Award, you represent what Girl Scouts can achieve in their communities. And, of course, you want to do that in a way that’s fun for you— and for everyone else involved, too!

Earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award involves the time to complete a Journey, and then a suggested minimum of 20 hours building your team, exploring your community, choosing your project, planning it, putting your plan in motion, and spreading the word about your project. To learn more, complete the online Girl Scout Bronze Award training available on our council web page.

Due Dates for Girl Scout Gold Award Proposals and Gold and Silver Award Final Reports • • • • • • •

September 1, 2020 October 1, 2020 November 2, 2020 December 1, 2020 January 4, 2021 February 1, 2021 March 1, 2021

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April 1, 2021 May 3, 2021 June 1, 2021 July 1, 2021 August 2, 2021 September 1, 2021

Leadership Opportunities for Older Girls Gladys Marion Scholarship Endowment The Gladys Marion Scholarship was made possible by a lifetime member of Girl Scouts who gave her time and shared her talents to support Girl Scouts as they developed their leadership skills and prepared to be the next generation of leaders. This scholarship recognizes those who have demonstrated significant leadership as members of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines by earning their Girl Scout Gold Award or equivalent participation in Girl Scout leadership programs. The scholarship is a four-year scholarship and will support the recipient each year over the course of her undergraduate tenure, provided the recipient continues to meet academic requirements.

This scholarship is open to all Girl Scouts. Preference will be given to high school seniors primarily residing in Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender county.

Jane S. Barringer Award “Mrs. B” has been an inspiration to Girl Scouts in our council for 50 years! As a teen advisor she has offered girls different perspectives and opportunities to make a difference. If you are proactive and passionate about making the world a better place, apply for this scholarship designed to further your education or skill development.

This award is open to Gold Award Scouts who are high school seniors or adult professionals pursuing further education or skill development.

Misty Crabtree Eastham Scholarship As a girl in foster care, Misty joined Girl Scouts and gained a network of friends to support and guide her— friends who joined her in a journey of adventure that provided life-changing opportunities. Misty overcame adversity and embodied a sense of selflessness, generosity, drive, and determination. Her scholarship foundation recognizes and rewards Girl Scouts with these same qualities. The award from this scholarship is used to help pay for college expenses.

This scholarship is open to Gold Award Girl Scouts who are high school seniors. Preference will be given to girls who have overcome adversity as defined by the applicant.

Program Aide Opportunities A Program Aide is any Girl Scout Cadette, Senior or Ambassador who has completed the council’s Program Aide Core Training Program. Program Aides serve a number of roles within our council. They assist younger troops, help run many council-sponsored events, and work alongside adults to assist girls in making the most of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Gold Award Workshop The Girl Scout Gold Award orientation is the necessary first step for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors preparing to go Gold. This online training module provides girls with a solid foundation for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Girls should complete this step prior to registering for a Gold Award Workshop.

Once you’ve completed the orientation, Girl Scouts can continue their journey toward earning the highest award in Girl Scouting by attending this interactive workshop. The Gold Award Workshop walks girls through each step of the process using hands-on tools found in A Girls Guide to Going Gold. This is the perfect place to really dig into your Gold Award! Each girl receives A Girl’s Guide to Going Gold.

Benefits of Becoming a Program Aide By becoming a Program Aide (PA), Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts develop their leadership skills.

They also have the opportunity to connect with younger Girls Scouts to share their specialized knowledge and make a difference in the life of a younger girl by taking action.

After completing the Program Aide Core Training and completing 20 hours or 6 activity sessions working with younger girls, each Girl wScout will earn her Program Aide pin. Learn more about how to become a Program Aide on our council webpage under Older Girl Opportunities.

Page Program Do you have an interest in government or current state issues? Do you want to learn more about our state’s capital city? If so, consider applying to serve as in the North Carolina House, Senate, or Governor’s Page Program from March 8-12, 2021.

You will join Girl Scouts from all over North Carolina to learn how our state government really works and participate in the legislative process. Girls selected to work in the Governor’s Office have the opportunity to meet the Governor, and to tour the Governor’s Mansion as well as other local sights.

Girls may stay with family or friends or a host family specially selected by the Page Coordinator’s office. Look for more information on our website in our Older Girl Opportunities starting January 2021.

Volunteer in Training for Teens Calling all Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors! Interested in becoming a VIT? Whether you’re a part of a troop or a Juliette Girl Scout, you can now download the training materials from our council website, giving you access to start your leadership training today! Troop Leader facilitator guides are also available on the council website for download.

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More Activities for Girl Scouts Community Partner We’re teaming up with businesses and organizations across our footprint to bring girls and volunteers exciting new program opportunities for badges, Journeys, fun patches, community service projects, outings and great discounts! Check out our Community Partner web page for a complete list of partners. This page will be updated as safe events are added.

Council Patch Program We know you love earning badges and Journey awards for the front of your uniform, but don’t forget to show the back of your uniform some love by earning our GS-NCCP patches. A majority of our council patch program patches offer girls opportunities which are unique to our council footprint or programming, or celebrate a historical milestone. Visit the council website for patch requirements, order form and evaluation. See below for the wide variety of topics girls can (and adults!) can explore.

• American Patriotism (Brownie – Ambassador)

• Girl Scouting at Home (All & Adults)

• Amphibian & Reptiles (All)

• Girl Scouts Give (All)

• Black History Month (All)

• Home Grown in North Carolina (All)

• Camping Adventures (All)

• Hurricane Awareness (All)

• Commitment to Caring (All)

• Know Your State Capital (Brownie - Junior)

• Delta Dental Smile Squad (All)

• Make Every Dance Step Count (All)

• Different Shoe Day (All)

• Make Every Step Count (All)

• Discovering Hispanic Heritage (All)

• My North Carolina Story (Brownie - Ambassador)

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (All)

• North Carolina American Indians (All)

• Explore Women’s Suffrage in North Carolina (All)

• Not A Bummer Summer Challenge (All)

• Virtually Explore Women’s Suffrage in North Carolina (All)

• Sea Turtles (Daisy - Junior)

• Exploring North Carolina (Brownie – Ambassador)

• Talk It Out (Junior - Ambassador)

• Girl Scout Birthday Week (All)

• Think Pink! Breast Health Awareness (All)

Girl Scouts Go Mobile!

Our Mobile Program is available for troop requests and provide programs in Financial Literacy, Healthy Living, Leadership, Outdoor Education, and STEM for all grade levels! For more information about programs and scheduling, please complete a Mobile Program Interest Form. Visit forms at www.nccoastalpines.org and explore our new mobile program page!

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Girl Scouts Give The new patch and fundraising program that celebrates being a sister to every Girl Scout.

It’s in the Girl Scout Law: be a sister to EVERY Girl Scout. When we do, we can change the world. With Girl Scouts Give - a new fundraising campaign and patch program - your troop will learn about philanthropy, unite with girls across our council, and create good. Most of our 41-county service area is designated as economically distressed. Girl Scouting in these communities is essential to provide a stable outlet for girls to grow, lead, and thrive, regardless of their circumstances or their family’s financial situation.

In its inaugural year, 75+ troops made a commitment to their Girl Scout sisters. You can help make an even bigger different by joining them now. To participate or for more information, please visit our Girl Scouts Give web page and check out on the Council Patch Program page on our website, or email GirlScoutsGive@nccoastalpines.org.

Religious Recognitions Learn how the religious recognitions in Girl Scouting give girls the opportunity to grow stronger in their faith. Visit our website or gsLearn to complete our online webinar training which provides you with the resources you need to connect Girl Scouts with the faith-based awards. This webinar covers contact information, requirements, uniform placement and more! During the webinar you’ll also learn about the My Promise, My Faith pin, which invites girls in grades K-12 to experience a faith journey through exploration of the Girl Scout Law and teachings from their own personal faith. Girls can earn this national pin each year.

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Resources Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines has some pretty cool resources available to support our Girl Scout families as they engage in Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Looking for resources for your next meeting, event, training, or day camp?

We’ve got you covered!

Resource kits can be reserved from our four service center locations and picked up from the retail shop. Each kit requires a deposit fee, some kits have additional fees. During your reservation you will select the location and pick up day. Reservations must be picked up during operating hours. Failure to pick up and drop off on time will result in forfeiture of your deposit. The reservation system will open in October 2020 for reservations beginning in January 2021.

The reservation system will open in October 2020 for reservations beginning in January 2021.

BRIDGE Bridging ceremonies mark a girl’s move from one level of Girl Scouting to another. Reserve a bridge for your next Bridging or Fly-Up Ceremony.

COOKIE COSTUME Dress up your next cookie rally, booth, or event by posing as a beloved Girl Scout cookie.

FLAGS Reserve the flag kit for your next ceremony or special event. Each kit contains the Girl Scout, USA, and North Carolina State flags.

JUMPSTART JOURNEY BOXES Jumpstart Journey boxes are a great way to jump into Journeys! Each box contains activities that help Girl Scouts work towards the first Award of a Girl Scout Journey.

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5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Between Earth and Sky Brownie Quest Wonders of Water Agent of Change Get Moving

ROBOTICS KIT Reserve the Daisy or Brownie Robotics Kit to help girls explore programming and robotics with a real robot!

PROGRAM AIDE (PA) CORE TRAINING TOOLKIT To better support co-leaders and volunteers planning to deliver Program Aide Core training, the program team has created and made available Program Aide Core Training Toolkits. PA Core Training Toolkits contain all but a few of the items facilitators need for the training and eliminate the need for you to make copies and gather supplies.

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Contact Us

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines www.nccoastalpines.org 800-284-4475

Goldsboro Service Center 108 E. Lockhaven Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534

Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center 6901 Pinecrest Road Raleigh, NC 27613

Wilmington Service Center 2250 Shipyard Boulevard, Suite 3 Wilmington, NC 28403

Fayetteville Service Center Eutaw Village Plaza, 894 Elm Street, Suites B & C Fayetteville, NC 28303

Visit your Council Shop for all your Girl Scout needs!

Visit your council shop for all your Girl Scout needs! Please continue to monitor our website for visiting procedures and hours, which change based on COVID-19 restrictions. Stop by the Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Raleigh, or Wilmington Girl Scout Shop to purchase official uniforms and other Girl Scout clothing, resources, handbooks, patches/badges, gifts, and fun items. The shop has gift cards that can also be used for council activities and camps. Pick up your Girl Scout Starter Kit during your next visit to the council shop. The Starter Kit includes everything a Girl Scout needs to begin her Girl Scout year. Receive a free bag with every kit purchased - while supplies last. No time for an in-person visit? No worries. Shop online and have items delivered right to your door. You may also place your order by phone at 800-284-4475 or email shop@nccoastalpines.org.

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Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines 6901 Pinecrest Road Raleigh, NC 27613 www.nccoastalpines.org

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