Girls Who Inspire: Girl Awards Celebration

Please join us on Saturday, May 15, at 6 p.m., as we honor our girl awardees who have received one of the following awards:

• Buck Harris Award
• The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards – Certificate of Excellence Awardee and Certificate of Achievement Awardee
• Girl Scout Bronze Award*
• Girl Scout Silver Award*
• Girl Scout Gold Award*

*Girls who earned the award between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021, will be celebrated at this event. 

Register here. After you register, you will receive a link to join the webinar.

Girl Scout Volunteer Required Training

All Girl Scout volunteers who currently hold a position are required to view online training sessions in gsLearn. Girl Scout volunteers include, but not limited to:

• Troop Leader
• Troop Helper (chaperone, product sales chair, treasurer, etc.)
• Volunteer Support Team Member
• Service Unit Delegate/Alternate Delegate
• Adult Learning Facilitator
• Outdoor Adventure Instructor (for archery, axe throwing, canoe, challenge course/low ropes, climbing wall, high ropes)
• Special Interest Group Leader

Online required trainings are viewed in gsLearn, our Learning Management System. To log into gsLearn:

• Go to the GSCCC website
• Click on MY GS
• Click on MY ACCOUNT
• Click on gsLearn
• Log in 

Once you are logged into gsLearn, you will be able to see the online trainings you need to complete on your dashboard. Click on the training icon to view.

If you have issues logging in or have any questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Girls Who Inspire: Girl Awards Celebration

Please join us on Saturday, May 15, at 6 p.m., as we honor our girl awardees who have received one of the following awards:

• Buck Harris Award
• The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards – Certificate of Excellence Awardee and Certificate of Achievement Awardee
• Girl Scout Bronze Award*
• Girl Scout Silver Award*
• Girl Scout Gold Award*

*Girls who earned the award between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021, will be celebrated at this event. 

Register here. After you register, you will receive a link to join the webinar.

Shop Promotions for the Month of May

May 1-31
Explore Patch of the Month

Explore Virginia Aquarium: $2.50 each. While supplies last.

May 5, 12, 19

Girl Scout Proud!

Visit, call or email your orders to shop@gsccc.org by 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and receive a 10 percent or 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. A discount will be drawn on your behalf at checkout. May not be combined with any other offer.

May 26-31

Memorial Day Sale!

First five customers to acknowledge their Military ID when visiting, calling or emailing your order to shop@gsccc.org will receive a 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. Must be during business hours. Remaining military customers receive a 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Spotlight Items!

• GSCCC Hoodie: $35 each
• GSCCC Girl Scouts Salutes the Military Child T-Shirt: $15 each
• GSCCC Stainless Steel Water Bottle: $20 each
• GSCCC Zipper Hoodie: $35 each

Be the Change: 2021 Volunteer Awards Celebration

Our volunteers do amazing things! This year, we will honor 50 volunteers who will receive the Years of Volunteer Service Pin (20 years and up), Volunteer of Excellence Pin, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, Thanks Badge II, or the Dorothy Barber Lifetime Achievement Award during a webinar on Thursday, April 22, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m.

Join Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast for Be the Change, a virtual celebration to recognize the power of volunteers! 

For more information or to register, click here.

Be the Change: 2021 Volunteer Awards Celebration

Our volunteers do amazing things! This year, we will honor 50 volunteers who will receive the Years of Volunteer Service Pin (20 years and up), Volunteer of Excellence Pin, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, Thanks Badge II, or the Dorothy Barber Lifetime Achievement Award during a webinar on Thursday, April 22, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m.

Join Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast for Be the Change, a virtual celebration to recognize the power of volunteers! 

For more information or to register, click here.

Shop Promotions for the Month of April

Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Norfolk: $2.50 each.

April 7, 14, 28

Egg-stra Special Leaders

Visit, call or email your orders to shop@gsccc.org by 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and receive a 10 percent or 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. A discount will be drawn on your behalf at checkout. May not be combined with any other offer.

April 22

Leader Appreciation Day!

Visit, call or email your orders to shop@gsccc.org by 10 p.m. to receive a 20 percent discount off the entire purchase, including Bridging supplies! The first ten leaders to place an order will receive a FREE Earth Day key ring. Every customer will receive a FREE Grab Bag! One per order. While supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Spotlight Items

• GSCCC Hoodie: $35 each
• GSCCC Girl Scouts Salutes the Military Child T-Shirt: $15 each
• GSCCC Stainless Steel Water Bottle: $20 each
• GSCCC Zipper Hoodie: $35 each

Round Up for Girl Scouts

Starting March 1 and through March 30, you can round up your walmart.com or in-app transaction to the nearest dollar to benefit Girl Scouts. Look for the "Round Up" option at checkout. These small donations can add up to make a BIG difference for Girl Scouts.

Be the Change: 2021 Volunteer Awards Celebration

Our volunteers do amazing things! This year, we will honor nearly 50 volunteers who will receive the Years of Volunteer Service Pin (20 years and up), Volunteer of Excellence Pin, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, Thanks Badge II, or the Dorothy Barber Lifetime Achievement Award during a webinar on Thursday, April 22, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m.

Join Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast for Be the Change, a virtual celebration to recognize the power of volunteers! 

For more information or to register, click here.

Axe Throwing Instructor Course

Register for the Axe Throwing Instructor course to be able to instruct your Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors on axe throwing.
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: Camp Darden
Cost: $15
Register before March 15, 2021.

"Let's Share" Sessions Coming Up

Let's Share "Constructing a Box Oven"

Learn how to construct a box oven. A supply list will be sent to registrants prior to the session.
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2021
Time: 2–3 p.m. 

Register here.

Let's Share "All About Juliette Gordon Low"
Find out more about our Founder Juliette Gordon Low.
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021
Time: 1–2:30 p.m. 

Register here.

Let's Share "Problem Solving"
Everyone has to problem solve, either in their home or professional life. Join this session to learn five basic steps to problem-solving, and then practice your new skills and have some fun.
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021
Time: 7–8 p.m.

To register, log into MYGS, select gsLearn. When you land on your dashboard, click on “Live Sessions” on the left-hand side and then select the session you want to register for, and click on register. 

Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Class

Do you like to share your Girl Scout knowledge with others? Do you like to have fun? Are you interested in becoming an adult learning facilitator?

If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, the adult learning facilitator volunteer position might be for you! You may be wondering what a facilitator does…

An adult learning facilitator delivers already-written courses to individuals and/or groups of volunteers. Becoming an adult learning facilitator will polish your public speaking skills, further develop your leadership skills, increase your communication skills, expand your time management skills, and expand your circle of friends. All of which can be added to a resume! Most importantly, you will have fun while sharing your knowledge of Girl Scouts.

Your first step to building new skills would be to attend the Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Zoom sessions on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m.-noon and Sunday, April 25, from 2-4 p.m. You must be available to attend both sessions.

Register here.

Contact customercare@gsccc.org for additional information.

Shop Promotions for the Month of March

March 1-31
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Newport News; $2.50 Each

March 3, 17, 24, 31

Shamrock Wednesdays

Visit, call or email your order to shop@gsccc.org by 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and receive a 10 percent or 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. A discount will be drawn on your behalf at checkout. May not be combined with any other offer.

March 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Girl Scout Birthday Celebration 

Visit, call or email your order to shop@gsccc.org and receive a 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. Pre-order bridging kits to be picked up or mailed for a flat rate of $5. While supplies last! May not be combined with any other offer.

Visit the Council Shops to see our latest items!

Camp is calling! Spend your summer with us having fun...and get paid!

You love the outdoors. You love hiking, boating and campfires. Plus, your friends say you’re great with kids. Does this describe you? If so, the perfect job is waiting at Girl Scout camp! We offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! As a Girl Scout volunteer, you know the value of Girl Scouting and the fun of Girl Scout camp. If you, or someone you know, are looking for a summer of fun, excitement and out of the ordinary experiences, apply today!   

 Camp looks a little different this summer! Join us for Day Camp 2021!

• Experience up to 4 camps in 1 summer! Must be willing to work at various camp locations during the summer. All positions are needed from 6/14/21-8/6/21 with some positions available until 8/20/21.
• Competitive wages of $9.50-$14.00 per hour!
• All positions are full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
• Evenings and weekends are your personal free time. Complimentary (free) housing with a kitchen is available onsite if staff wish to avoid a daily commute.
• Training, including CPR/First Aid and job-specific requirements (except lifeguard), provided during orientation.
• Must be 18 years of age by June 21, 2021 (if younger, consider joining us as a Counselor-in-Training!)
• Need an internship? Find out how to earn credit while having the best summer of your life.

Visit our Camp Employment 2021 webpage to see what you could be doing this summer. If you have any questions or want to know more, ask HR Director Tammy Carlson at hr@gsccc.org. We hope to see you this summer!

Volunteers Needed for Cookie Count-n-Go, February 20th

We’re looking for volunteers to help on February 20, 2021, Cookie Count-n-Go Day at Kmart (Newport News), Harrison’s (Chesapeake) and Ocean Breeze (Virginia Beach)!

Click here for more details.

Camp is calling! Spend your summer with us having fun...and get paid!

You love the outdoors. You love hiking, boating and campfires. Plus, your friends say you’re great with kids. Does this describe you? If so, the perfect job is waiting at Girl Scout camp! We offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! As a Girl Scout volunteer, you know the value of Girl Scouting and the fun of Girl Scout camp. If you, or someone you know, are looking for a summer of fun, excitement and out of the ordinary experiences, apply today!   

 Camp looks a little different this summer! Join us for Day Camp 2021!

• Experience up to 4 camps in 1 summer! Must be willing to work at various camp locations during the summer. All positions are needed from 6/14/21-8/6/21 with some positions available until 8/20/21.
• Competitive wages of $9.50-$14.00 per hour!
• All positions are full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
• Evenings and weekends are your personal free time. Complimentary (free) housing with a kitchen is available onsite if staff wish to avoid a daily commute.
• Training, including CPR/First Aid and job-specific requirements (except lifeguard), provided during orientation.
• Must be 18 years of age by June 21, 2021 (if younger, consider joining us as a Counselor-in-Training!)
• Need an internship? Find out how to earn credit while having the best summer of your life.

Visit our Camp Employment 2021 webpage to see what you could be doing this summer. If you have any questions or want to know more, ask HR Director Tammy Carlson at hr@gsccc.org. We hope to see you this summer!

Veterans of Foreign War - Scout of the Year Program

Veterans of Foreign War - VFW offers many opportunities. Their Scout of the Year program provides members of the Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country (Gold Award Girl Scouts) with the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of up to $5,000. 

Before submitting your application, review the rules and requirements here.

Volunteers Needed for Cookie Count-n-Go, February 20th

We’re looking for volunteers to help on February 20, 2021, Cookie Count-n-Go Day at Kmart (Newport News), Harrison’s (Chesapeake) and Ocean Breeze (Virginia Beach)!

Click here for more details.

Camp is calling! Spend your summer with us having fun...and get paid!

You love the outdoors. You love hiking, boating and campfires. Plus, your friends say you’re great with kids. Does this describe you? If so, the perfect job is waiting at Girl Scout camp! We offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! As a Girl Scout volunteer, you know the value of Girl Scouting and the fun of Girl Scout camp. If you, or someone you know, are looking for a summer of fun, excitement and out of the ordinary experiences, apply today!   

 Camp looks a little different this summer! Join us for Day Camp 2021!

• Experience up to 4 camps in 1 summer! Must be willing to work at various camp locations during the summer. All positions are needed from 6/14/21-8/6/21 with some positions available until 8/20/21.
• Competitive wages of $9.50-$14.00 per hour!
• All positions are full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
• Evenings and weekends are your personal free time. Complimentary (free) housing with a kitchen is available onsite if staff wish to avoid a daily commute.
• Training, including CPR/First Aid and job-specific requirements (except lifeguard), provided during orientation.
• Must be 18 years of age by June 21, 2021 (if younger, consider joining us as a Counselor-in-Training!)
• Need an internship? Find out how to earn credit while having the best summer of your life.

Visit our Camp Employment 2021 webpage to see what you could be doing this summer. If you have any questions or want to know more, ask HR Director Tammy Carlson at hr@gsccc.org. We hope to see you this summer!

Volunteers Needed for Cookie Count-n-Go, February 20th

We’re looking for volunteers to help on February 20, 2021, Cookie Count-n-Go Day at Kmart (Newport News), Harrison’s (Chesapeake) and Ocean Breeze (Virginia Beach)!

Click here for more details.

Camp is calling! Spend your summer with us having fun...and get paid!

You love the outdoors. You love hiking, boating and campfires. Plus, your friends say you’re great with kids. Does this describe you? If so, the perfect job is waiting at Girl Scout camp! We offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! As a Girl Scout volunteer, you know the value of Girl Scouting and the fun of Girl Scout camp. If you, or someone you know, are looking for a summer of fun, excitement and out of the ordinary experiences, apply today!   

Camp looks a little different this summer! Join us for Day Camp 2021!

• Experience up to 4 camps in 1 summer! Must be willing to work at various camp locations during the summer. All positions are needed from 6/14/21-8/6/21 with some positions available until 8/20/21.
• Competitive wages of $9.50-$14.00 per hour!
• All positions are full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
• Evenings and weekends are your personal free time. Complimentary (free) housing with a kitchen is available onsite if staff wish to avoid a daily commute.
• Training, including CPR/First Aid and job-specific requirements (except lifeguard), provided during orientation.
• Must be 18 years of age by June 21, 2021 (if younger, consider joining us as a Counselor-in-Training!)
• Need an internship? Find out how to earn credit while having the best summer of your life.

Visit our Camp Employment 2021 webpage to see what you could be doing this summer. If you have any questions or want to know more, ask HR Director Tammy Carlson at hr@gsccc.org. We hope to see you this summer!

"Let's Share" Sessions

Let's Share "Constructing a Box Oven"
Learn how to construct a box oven. A supply list will be sent to registrants prior to the session.
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2021
Time: 2–3 p.m. 

Register here.

Let's Share "All About Juliette Gordon Low"
Find out more about our Founder Juliette Gordon Low.
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021
Time: 1–2:30 p.m. 

Register here.

Let's Share "Adult Awards"
Do you find completing an adult award nomination daunting? If so, attend this session and find out that completing adult award nominations are really pretty easy.
Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Time: 7 – 8 p.m. 

Register here.

Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Class

Do you like to share your Girl Scout knowledge with others? Do you like to have fun? Are you interested in becoming an adult learning facilitator?

If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, the adult learning facilitator volunteer position might be for you! You may be wondering what a facilitator does…

An adult learning facilitator delivers already-written courses to individuals and/or groups of volunteers. Becoming an adult learning facilitator will polish your public speaking skills, further develop your leadership skills, increase your communication skills, expand your time management skills, and expand your circle of friends. All of which can be added to a resume! Most importantly, you will have fun while sharing your knowledge of Girl Scouts.

Your first step to building new skills would be to attend the Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Zoom sessions on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m.-noon and Sunday, April 25, from 2-4 p.m. You must be available to attend both sessions.

Register here.

Contact customercare@gsccc.org for additional information.

Shop Promotions for the Month of February

February 1-28
Explore Patch of the Month

Explore Norfolk Botanical Garden: $2.50 each.

February 1-28

Ultimate Booth-in-a-Bag

Receive a 2021 cookie tote, 5' tablecloth, money pouch, 36x20 banner, roll-a-bana, handheld sign, and magnet for only $45! (A value of $51.95.)

Available for pre-order. Free delivery to your cookie pick-up location.

While supplies last. In-stock merchandise only.

February 1-28

Basic Booth-in-a-Bag

Receive a 2021 cookie tote, money pouch, 36x20 banner, roll-a-bana, handheld sign, and magnet for only $30! (A value of $36.95.)

Available for pre-order. Free delivery to your cookie pick-up location.

While supplies last. In-stock merchandise only.

February 1-28

Girl Cookie Kit

Receive a 2021 cookie cart, money pouch and handheld sign for only $40. (A value of $43.)

Available for pre-order. Free delivery to your cookie pick-up location.

While supplies last. In-stock merchandise only.

Volunteer Enrichment: Girl Scouts Lead the Way!

 

Location: Virtual through Zoom

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021

Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For: All registered adults

Cost: Free

Registration deadline to receive goody bag: Monday, January 11th

Please join us on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 8:45 a.m. at the Volunteer Enrichment - Girl Scouts Lead the Way! virtual event. You can choose to attend the whole day or part of the day. Register and attend this event just for volunteers, and you will have the opportunity to receive a door prize! The tentative schedule is as follows:

9-9:30 a.m.         Welcome from CEO Tracy Keller

9:30-10:30 a.m.  Workshop Session 1

10:30-11 a.m.      Fun Session

11 a.m.-noon       Workshop Session 2

Noon-12:30 p.m. Fun Session

12:30-1:30 p.m.  Workshop Session 3

1:30-2 p.m.         Closing

Buck Harris Award Nomination Packets Due!

 

Girls are changing the world daily! Do you know a girl who has made a difference in her troop, service unit or even the entire Council? If you do, you still have time to submit the Buck Harris nomination packet to customercare@gsccc.org. Don't delay, complete the nomination today! Complete nomination packets must be submitted by Friday, January 15, 2021.

Submit Award Nominations on January 15, 2021

 

GSCCC volunteers have been doing amazing things during the pandemic from continuing to meet virtually to deliver girl programming to thinking outside the box and finding new ways to hold the traditional events like celebrating Juliette Gordon Low's birthday. You can nominate that awesome volunteer for an award now.

The deadline for submitting complete nomination packets is coming soon for Volunteer of Excellence Award, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, or Thanks Badge II. Visit the Recognitions and Awards page on our website to find out which award is the best for your nominee. All completed nomination packets must be submitted to customercare@gsccc.org by Friday, January 15, 2021.

Have you been an adult member registered with Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. for years of active volunteer service for 20 years or more (in five-year intervals)? If so, complete the Volunteer Years of Service Pin Application and submit it to customercare@gsccc.org by Friday, January 15, 2021.

Last Chance to Register for the 2021 Cookie Classic Run!

This year, you don't even need to brave the cold; the 7th Annual Cookie Classic Run is going VIRTUAL! Complete a 5K or 1 Mile on your own before or on January 16th and still earn all your favorite Cookie Classic prizes! Not only will you have awesome swag to show off, but you will also know that you have helped fund the mission of the Girl Scouts.

The Cookie Classic Run is fun for the whole family so be sure to register now!

Check out more information and register here.

Camp Calling Video Contest

Tell us why you love Girl Scout camp for a chance to win awesome prizes.

Getting outdoors, experiencing nature, and going to camp are some of the many reasons you love Girl Scouts! GSCCC wants to hear from you about your favorite camp and why you love it! We want to know what things you do at camp that make it special.

Enter our video contest and have your video shown on our social media and the Camp is Calling Auction site. Be in line for some prizes! You can submit as an individual in the individual girl category or do a video as a team and submit in the team category.

Read more information here.

Shop Promotions for the Month of January

January 1-31
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Fort Monroe

January 6, 13, 20, 27

Email your curbside pick-up order to shop@gsccc.org by 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and receive 10 percent or 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. When contacted for payment, a discount will be drawn on your behalf. May not be combined with any other offer.

Shop Highlights!

• GSCCC Sweatshirt: $35
• GSCCC Stainless Steel Tumbler: $20
• GSCCC 6' Tablecloth: $30
• GSUSA Cookie Banner: $15
• GSUSA Cookie 5' Tablecloth: $15
• GSUSA Cookie Cart: $35
• GSUSA Cookie Earring Set: $14
• GSUSA Cookie Money Pouch: $5

Activity Fun Patches

• Archery
• Baking
• Cookie Booth
• Cookie Kick Off
• Hiking
• Ice Skating
• Roller Skating
• Sleepover
• Theatre

Formal Award Appreciation

Our volunteers do amazing things making a difference in the life of girls throughout the year. Take a moment and recognize those special volunteers who made a significant impact during the 2019-2020 membership year by nominating them for a GSUSA award.

You may know a volunteer who qualifies for the Volunteer of Excellence Award, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, or Thanks Badge II. Visit the Recognitions and Awards webpage to find out which award is the best for your nominee.

In addition, if you have been an adult member registered with Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. for years of active volunteer service for 20 years or more (in five-year intervals), complete the Volunteer Years of Service Pin Application and submit it by January 15, 2021.

Completed nomination packets must be submitted to customercare@gsccc.org by January 15, 2021.

Buck Harris Award

The Buck Harris Award was established upon the retirement of Buck Harris, a former executive director of the Virginia Tidewater Girl Scout Council. Buck dedicated her life to providing the finest in camping and outdoor camping education programs, and her friends felt that this award would be an appropriate way to honor her. The award is presented at Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast’s Annual Awards Celebration and consists of a framed certificate and a certificate towards attending a GSCCC-sponsored summer camp. One Girl Scout will be selected and honored in this manner. All other nominees will receive a nominee certificate.

Complete the nomination packet and submit it to customercare@gsccc.org by January 15, 2021.