Please note that the retail shop hours for the Chesapeake shop are changing beginning this month. The Chesapeake retail shop location will resume Saturday hours until the second Saturday in June, on June 9, 2018.
Retail shop location hours are as follows.
Chesapeake shop:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Peninsula shop:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
(Closed daily 1-2 p.m.)
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
girl scouts of the colonial coast - news and information for volunteers
Monday, April 9, 2018
First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Does your troop have a first-aider? Has your first-aider's certification expired? Need to attend an upcoming class? If so, register for a classroom First-Aid/CPR/AED training today by visiting the EMTA Enterprises website at www.HRGSTRAINING.com.
Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Course
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Sunday, May 6, 2018
1-6 p.m.
Start your journey as an adult learning facilitator after taking this course.
Register on eBiz by April 30.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Chesapeake, VA
Sunday, May 6, 2018
1-6 p.m.
Start your journey as an adult learning facilitator after taking this course.
Register on eBiz by April 30.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Girl Scout Program Basics, Part II
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
Sunday, April 29, 2018
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $3
Learn how to teach your girls how to plan their year and their troop meetings.
Register on eBiz by April 24.
Questions: Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Chesapeake, VA
Sunday, April 29, 2018
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $3
Learn how to teach your girls how to plan their year and their troop meetings.
Register on eBiz by April 24.
Questions: Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Outdoor I: Cabin Camping Course
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $10
Attend this training and be able to take your girls camping in a cabin or other walled structure. Learn to cook using charcoal and on propane stoves.
Register on eBiz by April 22.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Chesapeake, VA
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $10
Attend this training and be able to take your girls camping in a cabin or other walled structure. Learn to cook using charcoal and on propane stoves.
Register on eBiz by April 22.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Go Gold Workshop for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
Thalia United Methodist Church
Virginia Beach, VA
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors only.
Prerequisite: Go for Gold Online Learning Session
Attend this training and learn how to successfully plan and carry out a Gold Award project.
Register on eBiz by April 11.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Virginia Beach, VA
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors only.
Prerequisite: Go for Gold Online Learning Session
Attend this training and learn how to successfully plan and carry out a Gold Award project.
Register on eBiz by April 11.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Monday, April 2, 2018
Correction: Girl Scouts Dancing with the Stars: Merengue & Salsa Event
Mambo Room
400B West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA
Saturday, April 14, 2018
10-11 a.m. - Girl Scout Daisies & Brownies
11 a.m.-noon - Girl Scout Juniors through Ambassadors
Cost: $3 and a donated unused/new school supply item(s) to benefit Troop 916's Global Action Award. Participation includes a Mambo Room dance patch!
No tagalong and adult ratio will be required.
Girl Scout Troop 916 of Service Unit 350 invites Girl Scouts to their Girl Scouts Dancing with the Stars: Merengue & Salsa event.
RSVP with payment. Make checks payable to:
Troop 916
708 Argyll Street
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Questions? Contact gscctroop916@gmail.com or (text only) to Jeannette at 808-282-4472.
400B West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA
Saturday, April 14, 2018
10-11 a.m. - Girl Scout Daisies & Brownies
11 a.m.-noon - Girl Scout Juniors through Ambassadors
Cost: $3 and a donated unused/new school supply item(s) to benefit Troop 916's Global Action Award. Participation includes a Mambo Room dance patch!
No tagalong and adult ratio will be required.
Girl Scout Troop 916 of Service Unit 350 invites Girl Scouts to their Girl Scouts Dancing with the Stars: Merengue & Salsa event.
RSVP with payment. Make checks payable to:
Troop 916
708 Argyll Street
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Questions? Contact gscctroop916@gmail.com or (text only) to Jeannette at 808-282-4472.
Volunteer Opportunity for Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront is seeking volunteers (girls ages 14 and up, and adults).
It's time for our next Star Spangled Baby Shower in Hampton Roads to support new and expecting military moms and we need your help! Volunteer dates are below and times are mostly flexible.
Volunteers needed for:
Pembroke Mall
Virginia Beach, VA
Lincoln Military Housing - Little Creek
Specific location information, including address, will be given to those who RSVP.
If you are interested in volunteering, email Program Coordinator Shannon Stinson at shannon.stinson@operationhomefront.org.
It's time for our next Star Spangled Baby Shower in Hampton Roads to support new and expecting military moms and we need your help! Volunteer dates are below and times are mostly flexible.
Volunteers needed for:
Pembroke Mall
Virginia Beach, VA
- Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Saturday, April 14, 2018, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Saturday, April 21, 2018, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 10-11 a.m.
Lincoln Military Housing - Little Creek
Virginia Beach, VA
- Wednesday, April 25, 2018, Noon-4 p.m.
- Thursday, April 26, 2018, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Specific location information, including address, will be given to those who RSVP.
If you are interested in volunteering, email Program Coordinator Shannon Stinson at shannon.stinson@operationhomefront.org.
New Community Partner Events
Check out these upcoming events from our Community Partners! These events are great for newly added girls or busy troops.
Family Sports Day
Greenbrier Middle School
Chesapeake, VA
Saturday, May 12, 2018
9 a.m.-noon
Cost: $12 per participant (includes event patch).
This is a family event. All must pay to attend.
Register by April 28.
Mother's Day Paint Date
Greenbrier Middle School
Chesapeake, VA
Saturday, May 12, 2018
10 a.m.-noon
Cost: $40 per pair
Open to girls ages 8 and up, and adults.
Register by April 28.
Family Sports Day
Greenbrier Middle School
Chesapeake, VA
Saturday, May 12, 2018
9 a.m.-noon
Cost: $12 per participant (includes event patch).
This is a family event. All must pay to attend.
Register by April 28.
Mother's Day Paint Date
Greenbrier Middle School
Chesapeake, VA
Saturday, May 12, 2018
10 a.m.-noon
Cost: $40 per pair
Open to girls ages 8 and up, and adults.
Register by April 28.
The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Tour
Hampton Roads Locations
Open to all grade levels.
Cost: $8 per Girl Scout
Have your troop/group meeting at any Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt store in Hampton Roads and earn a patch!
View this flyer for more details and to schedule a tour.
Questions? Contact cindy@theskinnydip.com.
Open to all grade levels.
Cost: $8 per Girl Scout
Have your troop/group meeting at any Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt store in Hampton Roads and earn a patch!
View this flyer for more details and to schedule a tour.
Questions? Contact cindy@theskinnydip.com.
Go Green Fair - A Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Go Green Fair
Slover Library
Norfolk, VA
Saturday, April 21, 2018
1-4 p.m.
Free event, open to the public.
Come visit the environmental fair to gain knowledge from educational booths and meet environmental educators.
This is a Girl Scout Gold Award Project by Ambassador Nicole.
Show the World Your Cookie-Selling Savvy!
Registered Girl Scout Cookie sellers will complete their very own Cookie Pro Resume survey online and submit it along with a photo. The cookie pro submission will include things like:
- Cookie badges earned
- Skills learned
- Plans for cookie earnings
- Best-selling tips for crushing cookie sale goals like a PRO!
To submit your entry, visit https://www.girlscouts.org/cookiepro.
There's No Better Time to Renew...
It's time for another wonderful Girl Scout year with renewal. Troops and individual members can take action today and renew their membership. The Council is offering girls, troops and service units some great renewal rewards to show our appreciation! All girls who register by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 2, will receive the 2019 First Day Patch. Check out the incentive flyer for all April incentives.
Shop Promotions for the Month of April
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Dominion Nuclear $1.50 each
April 12-14
Egg-stra Special!
Draw an egg at checkout and receive a 5 percent, 10 percent, 15 percent or 20 percent discount off your entire purchase. May not be combined with any other offer.
April 23-27
Leader Appreciation Week
Receive a 15 percent discount off your entire purchase including bridging supplies. Leaders will receive a special volunteer fun patch! While supplies last! In-stock merchandise only. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Explore Dominion Nuclear $1.50 each
April 12-14
Egg-stra Special!
Draw an egg at checkout and receive a 5 percent, 10 percent, 15 percent or 20 percent discount off your entire purchase. May not be combined with any other offer.
April 23-27
Leader Appreciation Week
Receive a 15 percent discount off your entire purchase including bridging supplies. Leaders will receive a special volunteer fun patch! While supplies last! In-stock merchandise only. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
UPDATE: Spring 2018 Town Hall Meetings
Beginning in April, GSCCC will hold Town Hall meetings. These meetings provide opportunity for volunteers to connect with Council staff, other volunteers in the community, and a space to share your thoughts and ideas. All volunteers are invited to attend the Town Hall meeting that is closest to you.
Click here to RSVP and for your opportunity to provide input to the agenda.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
7-8:30 p.m.
Main Street Library
110 Main St.
Newport News, VA 23601
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
7-8:30 p.m.
A Place for Girls
912 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
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