Girl Scout Ranger Program

The National Park Service has a Girl Scout Ranger Program! Click here for more information. If your troop is interested in earning the patch at the national park sites in the Outer Banks (Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Monument and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site).

Questions? Contact Nicole Loiseau, Volunteer and Youth Program Manager at Cape Hatteras NS, at 252-475-9042.

Portsmouth Community Parade

Monday, May 27, 2019
Parade lineup location to be announced.
7:30 a.m. Assemble
10 a.m. March
Open to all Girl Scouts. Required attire: Girl scout sash or vest.

Communities often celebrate what makes them special. Celebrate our community together and honor our Fallen.

To participate in the parade, contact Michael at michael-cwi@hotmail.com or text 757-217-6480.

Cyber Security Workshop Time Updated

Community Outreach FBI of Norfolk
Monday, April 29, 2019
Central Library
Chesapeake, VA
6:15 p.m. Check-in
6:30-7:45 p.m. Event time
Open to Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and adults (family friendly event).

Norfolk FBI specialists will be on-hand to explain the safety activities you can do to protect yourself when using electronic devices and cell phones. Bring your Girl Scouts and any device you would like to learn how to protect.

Register here. Questions? Contact gsccctroop759@gmail.com.

Awe-STEM Incentives

Does your troop want to explore the Virginia Zoo after hours? How about spending the night with the animals at the Virginia Aquarium? Would experiencing the thrills of the coasters (and the science behind them) at Busch Gardens be more their speed? If you answered yes to any of those questions, be sure to check out these awe-STEM early renewal incentives and renew today!

Note: Early renewal incentives are cumulative. If your troop has already qualified for a previous incentive, you will be automatically entered to win each additional incentive.

Volunteer of Excellence Award Nominations

Volunteers do amazing things, and they go beyond the expectations of their position. The Volunteer of Excellence Award recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while collaborating directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by using the National Program Portfolio or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the Council's mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Take a few minutes and nominate an awesome volunteer for the Volunteer of Excellence Award. Examples of a deserving volunteer are as follows:

Go Gold Workshop for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors

Saturday, May 11, 2019
First Christian Church
Hampton, VA
1-3 p.m.
Open to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors.

Attend this training and learn how to successfully plan and carry out a Gold Award project.

Register by May 5. Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Archery Instructor Course

Sunday, May 19, 2019
Camp Darden
Courtland, VA
Noon-6 p.m.
Cost: $45

Attend the Archery Instructor Course to learn how to instruct girls in archery.

Register by May 13. Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II

Attend one of the upcoming Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II classes where you will learn how to teach your girls how to plan their year and their troop meetings.

Monday, May 6, 2019
Camden County Library
Camden, NC
6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register by May 2.

OR

Sunday, May 19, 2019
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register by May 18.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Community Service Opportunity: Historic Cemetery Cleanup

Saturday, May 4, 2019
Oak Lawn Cemetery
440 Market St
Suffolk, VA
10 a.m.-noon
Open to all Girl Scout levels.

In the late 19th century, seven formerly enslaved African-American businessmen and veterans established Oak Lawn Cemetery, one of Suffolk's oldest African-American cemeteries. The cemetery remains to this day a vivid representation of the city's illustrious black history. The Historic Oak Lawn Cemetery Foundation is organizing a cleanup to restore the cemetery and preserve the history it holds. For more information in its historical significance, check out this article from the Suffolk News Herald. Volunteers will meet at the cemetery and be provided rakes, gloves, weed wackers, trash bags, safety vests, grabbers, and bug spray. Volunteers are encouraged to wear boots, jeans, long-sleeved shirts and headwear for the sun.

For more information, visit www.oaklawncemeterysuffolk.com.

GSCCC Explore Patches

Effective Wednesday, May 1, 2019, all Explore patches will be priced at $3 each. Please direct any questions to Retail Manager Stephanie Fields.

Something BIG is Coming...

Major early renewal incentive announcement coming soon!

We just received a set of amazing troop opportunities and can't wait to share them with you. More details to be released Monday, April 22nd, at 4 p.m.

Save the Date - Yearly Meeting of the Delegate Body

Save the date for the Yearly Meeting of the Delegate Body:

Saturday, October 26, 2019

A Place for Girls

Chesapeake, VA

10 a.m.-noon

More information will be shared as the date gets closer. Questions? Contact Executive Assistant Sunny Smith at sunnys@gsccc.org.

GSCCC Explore Patches

Effective Wednesday, May 1, 2019, all Explore patches will be priced at $3 each. Please direct any questions to Retail Manager Stephanie Fields.

Women's Wellness Weekend - Instructors Needed

Summer is fast approaching so I know you are looking forward to camp season being right around the corner! We are already preparing for the 2019 Women's Wellness Weekend taking place September 20-22, 2019, and are looking for instructors for the event. This is an adult women-only event where our alums and supporters can spend the weekend enjoying Girl Scout camp while connecting with other women.

If you are interested in volunteering, sign up as an instructor (please only sign up for activities that you are currently certified to instruct and do not plan to lapse on by September).

Registration is also open to all participants, so if you or someone you know would enjoy a weekend at Camp Skimino, register today!

Early Renewal + Summer Camp = The Perfect Pair!

Are your girls excited for summer camp?
Are your girls renewed for MY20?
If not...what are you waiting for?

All girls who renew their membership by April 28th will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of five awesome "Peave, Love, Camp" Camelback water bottles. But perhaps the best part is that those water bottles come with $30 of camp credit!

Renew her membership today!