Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Elizabeth City: $1.50 each
April 1 to 30
Redeem Your GSCCC Coupon!
Don’t let your Girl Scout Birthday coupons expire; redeem in April. May not be combined with any other offer.
April 3, 10, 17, 24
Egg-stra Special Wednesdays
Draw an egg at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent, or 20 percent discount off your entire purchase. May not be combined with any other offer.
April 22
Leader Appreciation Day
Receive a 20 percent discount off your entire purchase including bridging supplies! Leaders will receive a special “Volunteer” fun patch. While supplies last! In-stock merchandise only; may not be combined with any other offer.
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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019
Early Renewal
April 1st will be here before we know it which means it is time for early renewal! It also means it is time to announce this year’s Early Renewal Incentives.
Do your girls get excited about patches? That’s a silly question, of course they do!
All girls who renew their membership during Early Renewal will receive a 2019 early bird patch.
In addition to the 2019 early bird patch, girls who renew on April 1st will receive a special GSCCC 1st Day Patch designed by Ella Dow, a GSCCC Daisy in Troop 1422. Click here to see Ella’s design.
Patches aren’t the only cool things we are giving away this year, so be sure to check out the entire list of incentives!
Do your girls get excited about patches? That’s a silly question, of course they do!
All girls who renew their membership during Early Renewal will receive a 2019 early bird patch.
In addition to the 2019 early bird patch, girls who renew on April 1st will receive a special GSCCC 1st Day Patch designed by Ella Dow, a GSCCC Daisy in Troop 1422. Click here to see Ella’s design.
Patches aren’t the only cool things we are giving away this year, so be sure to check out the entire list of incentives!
Fun Day at the Beach Hosted by The Best Day Foundation
The Best Day Foundation, serving youth ages 4 to 24, is hosting a Fun Day at the Beach where children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, or other special needs, are invited to enjoy water activities such as tandem surfing, supported bodyboarding and kayaking.
Select one of two days:
May 18th or May 19th
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 27959
June 1st or June 2nd
Little Island Park
3820 Sandpiper Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Visit www.bestdayfoundation.org for more information and to register.
Select one of two days:
May 18th or May 19th
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 27959
June 1st or June 2nd
Little Island Park
3820 Sandpiper Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Visit www.bestdayfoundation.org for more information and to register.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Swim Watcher
Did you know that one adult swim watcher is needed for every ten swimmers? If you and your girls are planning a swimming activity, you will need to make sure you have swim watchers present. The swim watcher assists the group by watching for possible emergencies and does not enter the water unless instructed by the lifeguard. Swim watchers do not replace the need for lifeguards, but they assist the lifeguard. The lifeguard and swim watchers are stationed at separate posts and watch the water.
Swim watcher online training is required for anyone who will be a swim watcher. You can access this training on the Learning Opportunities page of our website. In addition, swim watchers must be registered and background checked as they are part of the troop committee working with girls. Take the survey and you will receive credit for this training.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Swim watcher online training is required for anyone who will be a swim watcher. You can access this training on the Learning Opportunities page of our website. In addition, swim watchers must be registered and background checked as they are part of the troop committee working with girls. Take the survey and you will receive credit for this training.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Community Service
Card Making Day for Older Americans Month
Sunday, April 14, 2019
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
10 a.m.-noon
Open to girls in all grades and adults. This is not a drop-off event.
You're invited to attend this open house style event (make your cards and move to the next station).
Meals on Wheels is requesting our support in delivering smiles and kind messages to their older clients. May is Older Americans Month, so Girl Scouts will create cards that will be shared with the elderly with their meal deliveries throughout the month of May.
Register by April 1.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
10 a.m.-noon
Open to girls in all grades and adults. This is not a drop-off event.
You're invited to attend this open house style event (make your cards and move to the next station).
Meals on Wheels is requesting our support in delivering smiles and kind messages to their older clients. May is Older Americans Month, so Girl Scouts will create cards that will be shared with the elderly with their meal deliveries throughout the month of May.
Register by April 1.
Win Free Council Event Registrations!
Register for Girl Fest by March 22nd and be entered in a chance to win free registration for up to three new Council events for Fall 2019 – Spring 2020*!
Winners will be selected by April 1st.
Contest rules:
Winners will be selected by April 1st.
Contest rules:
- Must be a registered Girl Scout Member for membership year 2019, and plan to register for membership year 2020.
- Purchase your Girl Fest ticket on ebiz by 11:59 p.m., on March 22, 2019.
- Winner must select her Council events by October 1, 2019.
- No substitutions on events once selected.
- Council events are not transferable from one participant to another.
- Applies to girl members only.
Win a Free GoPro Camera!
Become your own historian by documenting all your activities at our Explore the Evolution of Virginia, Jamestown event on your very own GoPro Camera!
Contest rules:
- Must be a registered Girl Scout Member for membership year 2019.
- Purchase your Explore the Evolution of Virginia, Jamestown ticket on ebiz by 11:59 p.m., on April 1, 2019.
- Applies to girl members only.
- Only one winner will be selected. Winner will be selected by April 15th.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Girl Scout Summer Camp Positions Still Available
Do what you love. Love what you do!
You love the outdoors. You love hiking, boating and campfires. And, your friends say you’re great with kids. Does this describe you? If so, the perfect job is waiting for you—Girl Scout camp!!!
You know the value of Girl Scouting and the fun of Girl Scout camp. Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! Whether you are looking for something for your student or for yourself, we offer a variety of positions in food services, administration/management, recreation, and general counseling.
We offer:
You love the outdoors. You love hiking, boating and campfires. And, your friends say you’re great with kids. Does this describe you? If so, the perfect job is waiting for you—Girl Scout camp!!!
You know the value of Girl Scouting and the fun of Girl Scout camp. Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! Whether you are looking for something for your student or for yourself, we offer a variety of positions in food services, administration/management, recreation, and general counseling.
We offer:
Outdoor Adventure Courses
Register now so your girls can get outside and experience these outdoor adventure activities. This is the last time the following outdoor adventure instructor courses will be offered until the fall. Please note: For safety reasons, classes must meet minimum number of participants to go on as scheduled.
High Ropes Instructor Course
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Camp Skimino
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Register here through eBiz.
Challenge/Low Ropes Instructor Course
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Camp Darden
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Register here through eBiz.
High Ropes Instructor Course
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Camp Skimino
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Register here through eBiz.
Challenge/Low Ropes Instructor Course
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Camp Darden
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Register here through eBiz.
Monday, March 11, 2019
High Ropes Instructor Course
Due to inclement weather, the high ropes course scheduled March 2, 2019, was rescheduled to Sunday, March 24, 2019. There will not be another high ropes course offered in April, May or June. If your service unit encampment is at Camp Skimino and you would like to offer this amazing outdoor adventure opportunity to your girls, recruit at least two volunteers and register them for this course. Remember, Girl Scout Juniors and older can use the high ropes course.
Details for the course are as follows:
Sunday, March 24, 2019
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
Cost: $20
Details for the course are as follows:
Sunday, March 24, 2019
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
Cost: $20
Win a Free GoPro Camera!
Become your own historian by documenting all your activities at our Explore the Evolution of Virginia, Jamestown event on your very own GoPro Camera!
Contest rules:
- Must be a registered Girl Scout Member for membership year 2019.
- Purchase your Explore the Evolution of Virginia, Jamestown ticket on ebiz by 11:59 p.m., on April 1, 2019.
- Applies to girl members only.
- Only one winner will be selected. Winner will be selected by April 15th.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Win Free Council Event Registrations!
Register for Girl Fest by March 22nd and be entered in a chance to win free registration for up to three new Council events for Fall 2019 – Spring 2020*!
Winners will be selected by April 1st.
Contest rules:
Winners will be selected by April 1st.
Contest rules:
- Must be a registered Girl Scout Member for membership year 2019, and plan to register for membership year 2020.
- Purchase your Girl Fest ticket on ebiz by 11:59 p.m., on March 22, 2019.
- Winner must select her Council events by October 1, 2019.
- No substitutions on events once selected.
- Council events are not transferable from one participant to another.
- Applies to girl members only.
Virginia International Tattoo Hullabaloo Volunteer Opportunity
Scope Arena Plaza
Norfolk, VA
Girls in grades 6-12 and adults are asked to volunteer to assist in the Hullabaloo kid zone area. Set-up craft stations, assist kids with educational crafts and clean-up/prepare for the next day.
Dates:
Tuesday, April 23, 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, 4-8 p.m.
Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
To sign up to volunteer or for questions, contact Tracy Uriegas at turiegas@vafest.org.
Norfolk, VA
Girls in grades 6-12 and adults are asked to volunteer to assist in the Hullabaloo kid zone area. Set-up craft stations, assist kids with educational crafts and clean-up/prepare for the next day.
Dates:
Tuesday, April 23, 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, 4-8 p.m.
Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
To sign up to volunteer or for questions, contact Tracy Uriegas at turiegas@vafest.org.
Latitude Climbing + Fitness
1830 Lindsay Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504
757-347-1441
First Sunday of every month, all day, any time from 9 a.m. (gym closes at 8 p.m.)
B/J/C/S/A
This is a girl and adult event. All must pay to participate.
Cost: $12 per Girl Scout members only
Additional children (siblings, etc.) and adults are welcome (cost is $14 per child and $19 per adult). Shoe rentals are free for everyone the first time and then $3-5 after that (depending on shoe size). Shoes are also available for purchase.
View activities at: www.latitudeclimbing.com
Questions? Contact: marisa@latitudeclimbing.com
Fill out the waiver at: www.latitudeclimbing.com. Waivers will need to be filled out by parents/legal guardians for everyone entering the gym, regardless of participation.
Norfolk, VA 23504
757-347-1441
First Sunday of every month, all day, any time from 9 a.m. (gym closes at 8 p.m.)
B/J/C/S/A
This is a girl and adult event. All must pay to participate.
Cost: $12 per Girl Scout members only
Additional children (siblings, etc.) and adults are welcome (cost is $14 per child and $19 per adult). Shoe rentals are free for everyone the first time and then $3-5 after that (depending on shoe size). Shoes are also available for purchase.
View activities at: www.latitudeclimbing.com
Questions? Contact: marisa@latitudeclimbing.com
Fill out the waiver at: www.latitudeclimbing.com. Waivers will need to be filled out by parents/legal guardians for everyone entering the gym, regardless of participation.
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday, April 6, 2019
(Rain Date: April 7)
Red Wing Park
1398 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Noon – 4 p.m.
Free Admission & Parking
Join the Sister Cities of Virginia Beach and Miyazaki, Japan, in celebrating spring, peace and goodwill during the blossom season. Concessions and community vendors will be available.
(Rain Date: April 7)
Red Wing Park
1398 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Noon – 4 p.m.
Free Admission & Parking
Join the Sister Cities of Virginia Beach and Miyazaki, Japan, in celebrating spring, peace and goodwill during the blossom season. Concessions and community vendors will be available.
Kappa Delta Pen Pals Program
The Kappa Delta Sisters from The College of William & Mary invite you to take part in their pen pal program. Girls of all ages are invited to write letters to Kappa Delta Sisters. Each Girl Scout will be partners with a Kappa Delta and write each other about their interests, goals and plans for the future.
A caregiver’s permission is needed to participate in the pen pal program. An adult is asked to complete this registration and permission form so each girl may be assigned a pen pal.
A caregiver’s permission is needed to participate in the pen pal program. An adult is asked to complete this registration and permission form so each girl may be assigned a pen pal.
Earn Your Musician Patch
Hampton University Band
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Check-in at: Convocation Center Entrance C
Check-in: 10:30 a.m.
Event Starts: 11 a.m.
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 3-4. This is a girl and adult event.
Minimum Capacity: 10
Maximum Capacity: 30
Cost: Free (purchase your musician patch at a Girl Scout retail shop)
At this event, the girls and their parents will be introduced to the instruments we use in marching band. The girls will be able to come up and touch or hold most of the instruments and play the percussion instruments. Girls will be taught marching band commands, how to stand at attention, start marching and then play some songs and march around the band room.
Register here.
Questions? Contact: indya.hairston@aol.com
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Check-in at: Convocation Center Entrance C
Check-in: 10:30 a.m.
Event Starts: 11 a.m.
Open to Girl Scouts in grades 3-4. This is a girl and adult event.
Minimum Capacity: 10
Maximum Capacity: 30
Cost: Free (purchase your musician patch at a Girl Scout retail shop)
At this event, the girls and their parents will be introduced to the instruments we use in marching band. The girls will be able to come up and touch or hold most of the instruments and play the percussion instruments. Girls will be taught marching band commands, how to stand at attention, start marching and then play some songs and march around the band room.
Register here.
Questions? Contact: indya.hairston@aol.com
Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Courses Coming Soon!
Do you like to work with adults?
Do you like to have fun?
If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, the adult learning facilitator volunteer position might be for you! A facilitator delivers courses, workshops and resources to individuals and/or groups of volunteers in order to prepare them throughout their appointment. We offer classes that are indoors as well as outdoors. You decide what you like! Start your journey as an adult learning facilitator after taking this course.
Do you like to have fun?
If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, the adult learning facilitator volunteer position might be for you! A facilitator delivers courses, workshops and resources to individuals and/or groups of volunteers in order to prepare them throughout their appointment. We offer classes that are indoors as well as outdoors. You decide what you like! Start your journey as an adult learning facilitator after taking this course.
Adult Learning Opportunities
Thank you for being amazing because you volunteer with Girl Scouts! Whether you are new to Girl Scouts or have years of experience, learning something new is always worthwhile. We offer online courses, classroom courses and outdoor courses. Discover the adult learning opportunities that we offer adults on the Learning Opportunities page of our website. Classes and resources are broken down into five different categories:
Trainings are always being added, so be sure to visit this page regularly so you do not miss the training you want to take.
- New Volunteer Courses
- Online Resources
- Support Team Courses
- Outdoor Courses
- Enrichment Courses
Trainings are always being added, so be sure to visit this page regularly so you do not miss the training you want to take.
Volunteer of Excellence Award Nominations
Take a few minutes and nominate an awesome volunteer for the Volunteer of Excellence Award. Examples of a deserving volunteer are as follows:
Congratulations to Our Awardees!
Congratulations to our awardees who were honored at the Annual Awards Celebration on Saturday, February 2, 2019:
Appreciation Pin Awardees
Tricia Armstrong, Service Unit 140 – Williamsburg
Stephanie Bahr, Service Unit 340 – Southern Chesapeake
Mara Bates – Service Unit 350, Greater Greenbrier
Cynthia Espana – Service Unit 350, Greater Greenbrier
Nancy Finn – Service Unit 140, Williamsburg
Melissa Graham – Service Unit 140, Williamsburg
Lisa Koon – Service Unit 350, Greater Greenbrier
Lisa McIvor – Service Unit 360, Suffolk
Appreciation Pin Awardees
Tricia Armstrong, Service Unit 140 – Williamsburg
Stephanie Bahr, Service Unit 340 – Southern Chesapeake
Mara Bates – Service Unit 350, Greater Greenbrier
Cynthia Espana – Service Unit 350, Greater Greenbrier
Nancy Finn – Service Unit 140, Williamsburg
Melissa Graham – Service Unit 140, Williamsburg
Lisa Koon – Service Unit 350, Greater Greenbrier
Lisa McIvor – Service Unit 360, Suffolk
Girl Scout Gold/Silver/Bronze Awards Related to Sea Level Rise
Do you know of a girl working on her Girl Scout Gold, Silver or Bronze Award related to the effects of sea level rise, reducing our carbon footprint, reusing rainwater, or some other resiliency project? Encourage her to reach out to the Elizabeth River Project to display her project at the upcoming “Youth Imagine a Resilient Future Expo” on April 6th. Interested girls should have a trusted adult contact Mindy Carbonneau, Curriculum Coordinator, at mcarbonneau@elizabethriver.org or 757-392-7132 for more information and to sign up.
Summer Camp Staff Positions Available
If you or someone you know is looking for a fun summer experience, join us at camp.
We are seeking:
We are seeking:
- Assistant Camp Director
- Unit Leader
- Lifeguards
- Counselors
- Kitchen Assistant
Girl Scout Summer Camp Jobs
Do what you love. Love what you do!
You love the outdoors. You love hiking, boating and campfires. And, your friends say you’re great with kids. Does this describe you? If so, the perfect job is waiting for you—Girl Scout camp!!!
You know the value of Girl Scouting and the fun of Girl Scout camp. Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! Whether you are looking for something for your student or for yourself, we offer a variety of positions in food services, administration/management, recreation, and general counseling.
We offer:
You love the outdoors. You love hiking, boating and campfires. And, your friends say you’re great with kids. Does this describe you? If so, the perfect job is waiting for you—Girl Scout camp!!!
You know the value of Girl Scouting and the fun of Girl Scout camp. Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! Whether you are looking for something for your student or for yourself, we offer a variety of positions in food services, administration/management, recreation, and general counseling.
We offer:
Monday, March 4, 2019
Camp Song Video Contest!
Calling all Girl Scouts! We want to hear your voices in our Camp Song Video Contest! Choose your favorite camp song, sing it loud and proud in the outdoors, and send in your video for a chance to win.
Questions? Contact Customer Care at customercare@gsccc.org or 757-547-4405.
- Contest deadline: April 15, 2019.
- Eligibility: Currently registered second-year Girl Scout Daisies through Girl Scout Ambassadors.
- For all contest details and rules, visit: http://gscccblog.blogspot.com/2018/11/camp-song-video-contest-2018-2019.html.
- Submit your contest entry online: https://tinyurl.com/ycp444mk.
Questions? Contact Customer Care at customercare@gsccc.org or 757-547-4405.
Shop Promotions for the Month of March
March 1-31
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Chesapeake: $1.50 each
March 6, 20, 27
Shamrock Wednesdays
Draw a shamrock at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent, or 20 percent discount off your entire purchase. May not be combined with any other offer.
March 12, 13, 14
107th Girl Scout Birthday Celebration
Visit one of the shops during our Girl Scout Birthday sale, and purchase special items priced at $19.12! Draw a Gold or Silver coin and receive 19 percent or 12 percent off your purchase. $19.12 items excluded from additional discount. Receive a FREE Girl Scout Ornament with a $100+ purchase. Pre-orders will be taken for GS graduation stole and cords, priced at $19.12 each. Pre-order bridging kits to be picked up or mailed for a flat rate of $5. Customers will receive a SWAP, grab bag and refreshments. While supplies last! May not be combined with any other offer.
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Chesapeake: $1.50 each
March 6, 20, 27
Shamrock Wednesdays
Draw a shamrock at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent, or 20 percent discount off your entire purchase. May not be combined with any other offer.
March 12, 13, 14
107th Girl Scout Birthday Celebration
Visit one of the shops during our Girl Scout Birthday sale, and purchase special items priced at $19.12! Draw a Gold or Silver coin and receive 19 percent or 12 percent off your purchase. $19.12 items excluded from additional discount. Receive a FREE Girl Scout Ornament with a $100+ purchase. Pre-orders will be taken for GS graduation stole and cords, priced at $19.12 each. Pre-order bridging kits to be picked up or mailed for a flat rate of $5. Customers will receive a SWAP, grab bag and refreshments. While supplies last! May not be combined with any other offer.
Next GSCCC Destination? Iceland!
The next GSCCC Destinations trip has been selected. We are off to Iceland!
Experience stunning fjords and breathtaking waterfalls, then travel to a red mountain where mud boils and steam flows out of the earth. Journey through the Dimmuborgir lava formations, which some believe are trolls exposed to the sun, then walk along the gap separating two tectonic plates. This adventurous trip is not for the faint-of-heart or weak-of-limb; it will keep you moving, climbing, and hiking—and constantly questioning how your surroundings can possibly be real.
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