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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cookie Classic Run - Virtually the best fun you will have!

The 7th Annual Cookie Classic Run is going VIRTUAL! Complete a 5K or 1 Mile on your own before or on January 16, 2021, 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 info and register here!

Fall Product Program

GSCCC’s Fall Product Program continues through November 15.  Customers may continue to support girls by ordering magazines, nuts and candies online.  For more information, visit gsccc.org/en/cookies/fall-product-program.html.  

Girls who send 15 emails and sell $250 can earn a custom avatar patch! 

Girl Scout Cookie Program

We are excited to announce our 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program Kickoff that will take place on January 9, 2021.  Have some virtual fun getting ready for the cookie season by visiting Little Brownie Bakers online at littlebrowniebakers.com.  Visit the Council’s Cookie page next month for more information including dates for volunteer training in November along with girl and adult information sessions that begin in December.

Fall Product Program

GSCCC’s Fall Product Program continues through November 15.  Customers may continue to support girls by ordering magazines, nuts and candies online.  For more information, visit gsccc.org/en/cookies/fall-product-program.html.  

Girls who send 15 emails and sell $250 can earn a custom avatar patch! 

2021 Cookie Captain Team – Now Accepting New Members

Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, do you remember how hard it was to ask that first person to buy Girl Scout Cookies? Become a superhero to younger Girl Scouts who are selling cookies for the first time. Share what you know – and earn service leadership hours too!

• Help new cookie sellers develop skills and confidence.
• Share tips with new troop leaders or troop cookie coordinators about the program.
• Lead activities at a cookie rally.
• Participate in marketing activities (interviews, blog posts, etc.) related to the program.
• Attend troop meetings where you plan an activity to help kickoff the program.
• Earn Community Service to Girl Scouting Bar (Senior/Ambassador).
• Support Council events such as the Cookie Kickoff and Cookie Count-n-Go Day.
• Assist our Philanthropy team with donor THANK YOU calls.
• Learn more about the behind-the-scenes cookie logistics.

Accepting new members through November 15, 2020. Girls must be in high school (grades 9-12). For more information, contact Chris Ramos-Smith at chrisr@gsccc.org.

Activities may be virtual or in-person (outdoors). All activities are subject to change per Council/local/state/federal COVID-19 restrictions.

Click here to apply.

Fall Product Program

GSCCC’s Fall Product Program continues through November 15.  Customers may continue to support girls by ordering magazines, nuts and candies online.  For more information, visit gsccc.org/en/cookies/fall-product-program.html.  

Girls who send 15 emails and sell $250 can earn a custom avatar patch! 

Cookie Classic Run- Run with the Cookies or Register as a Virtual Do-Si-Don’t Show Runner!

The 7th annual Cookie Classic Run has an option for every person of any ability! Push yourself on the 10K course, enjoy the Cookie Crawl along the 5K course, start off with the 1 milers or join us virtually.

Even if you can’t make it to the event on January 16, 2021, you don’t have to miss out on the fun!

Check out more info and register here!

GSCCC Virtual Gold Award Celebration Watch Party Event

Join Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 6 p.m. for a very special virtual celebration of our Gold Award Girl Scouts! We will be honoring 17 Gold Award Girl Scouts from across our Council through this special event during our Facebook Live Watch Party.

Visit the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast Facebook page and select “going” on the GSCCC Virtual Gold Award Celebration Watch Party event page. Then, on August 11 at 6 p.m., join us LIVE where you can interact and celebrate these girls by posting your comments.

Peace First COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant Program

Across our movement, Girl Scouts are developing highest awards projects to take on the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the guidance of their councils, they are leveraging technology and community partners to lead change while practicing safe social distancing. Peace First has launched a grant program to help young people, 13 years or older, address the community impacts of COVID-19. Interested Girl Scouts can apply for mini-grants of up to $250 to help fund their projects, along with other in-kind support.

Gold Award Girl Scouts can visit the scholarship database for more opportunities.

VA811.com Patch Program Contest Winners

On April 9, 2020, Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast hosted its very first virtual event in partnership with VA811.com. Girl Scouts learned about caring before digging. Girls met Nikki Turpin,
Regional Public Awareness & Training Coordinator for Hampton Roads. Nikki loved sharing all the information needed before girls go outside and start a garden and build a treehouse. Nikki also taught Girl Scouts how to simply recognize signs on the ground highlighted in many different colors and to dig or not to dig. Learn more about VA811 patch program by completing the steps in the Explore VA811.com patch.

Girl Scouts who completed the Explore patch and followed the contest rules won an awesome goodie bag from VA811.com and the winners are...

• Sydney H. (girl) - Melissa H. (caregiver)
• Allison C. (girl) - Heather Hurst C. (caregiver)
• Brielle L. (girl) - Evette L. (caregiver)
• Karen V. (girl) - Lynette V. (caregiver)

Scholarship Program

This month’s featured scholarship program is… eGirl Power!

Gold Award Girl Scouts who are interested in pursuing a STEM or cybersecurity degree can apply for the eGirl Power Gold Award Scholarship of up to $1,000 towards their education.

Girl Scout Cadettes and Juniors pursuing their Girl Scout Silver and Bronze Awards and working on their projects can apply for the eGirl Power Silver Award Scholarship and the eGirl Power Bronze Award Scholarship (up to $500)! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

eGirl Power is an IRS-approved 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to educate and support girls through leadership skills development and career exploration with a focus on STEM and cybersecurity. 

eGirl Power is offering this opportunity to support Girl Scouts developing leadership skills to make a difference in the world. 

Girls can complete eGirl Power’s interest form to receive more information about their scholarships, as well as opportunities to participate in their Distance Learning program to qualify for other prizes and awards. 

We encourage Gold Award Girl Scouts to visit our scholarship database for more opportunities.

Girl Scout Silver Award Training Webinar

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
8 p.m.

Attend this webinar and learn tips in guiding girls to earning the Girl Scout Silver Award.

Find out what other virtual enrichments are coming up by logging into the Volunteer Toolkit, clicking on the Resources tab, and then clicking on Virtual Enrichments under Training.

Registration required.

Deadline Extended to Earn Girl Scouts' Highest Awards

Bridging Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes and Ambassadors will have an extension through December 31, 2020, to earn Girl Scouts' Highest Awards. This is relevant or 5th grade Juniors, 8th grade Cadettes, and 12th grade Ambassadors who will bridge to the next program age level officially on September 30, 2020, and typically would no longer be eligible to earn the Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, respectively.

For more information on how to earn these highest awards, visit the webpages on the Bronze Award, Silver Award and Gold Award.

Scholarship Opportunity - The Riley's Way Foundation Call for Kindness

Teens across the country can enter to win up to $3,000 to drive change that inspires kindness and build meaningful connections in their communities. Fifteen teen-led projects will receive this award, along with the opportunity to take part in the Riley's Way Kind Leadership Series. Applications are due March 31st.

This opportunity is perfect for Girl Scouts pursuing the Silver and/or Gold Award and who seek funding. This may also be a good fit for Girl Scouts seeking ongoing financial support to help sustain or build upon their highest award project (of course, it's deal for projects to sustain independently of Girl Scouts). Girls can visit the scholarship database to learn more.

The majority of scholarships and awards, like the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (apply by March 31st), are most relevant for Gold Award Girl Scouts, so be sure to keep this on your radar!

Harlem Globetrotters

Saturday, March 14, 2020
Chartway Arena
4320 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529
2 p.m. Game
7 p.m. Game
Open to all grades.
Call for discounted group tickets.

Join the Harlem Globetrotters for these awesome fan experience opportunities...

• Anthem Buddies: Stand next to the Globetrotters during the National Anthem.
• Color Guard: Present the colors during the National Anthem.
• High Five Tunnel: Up to 20 members of your group can "high-five" the Globetrotters as they take the court after half time.
• Bench Kids: Sit on the bench during warm-ups.
• Pre-Game Court Time: Your group(s) can perform or play on the court live in front of the audience before the game.
• Group Photo: Recognize your group in front of the crowd with a special announcement or picture on the court at half time.
• YMCA on the Court: Up to 20 members of your group will perform the YMCA song with the players on the court.