girl scouts of the colonial coast - news and information for volunteers
Monday, July 2, 2018
Offices and Shops Closed July 4
All Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast offices and retail shops will be
closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
Jump Start Your Student's Success with the 2018 eXcel Leadership Academy
LEAD Hampton Roads is proud to announce the 2018 eXcel Leadership Academy,
a summer youth leadership program designed to develop critical career
and life skills while building an appreciation of our region and its
many opportunities. The experience provides training and connections
that assist students in accelerating their high school success and in
building strong resumes and college applications.
For the Class of 2018, we are seeking rising juniors and seniors from high schools across Hampton Roads who are passionate about preparing for their future and providing service to their community.
For more information about the curriculum and mission of our programs, click here.
For the Class of 2018, we are seeking rising juniors and seniors from high schools across Hampton Roads who are passionate about preparing for their future and providing service to their community.
For more information about the curriculum and mission of our programs, click here.
Jump start your student's future today!
For more information and assistance with enrollment, email aepps@hrchamber.com or visit LeadHamptonRoads.net.
For more information and assistance with enrollment, email aepps@hrchamber.com or visit LeadHamptonRoads.net.
Coming Up! Fall Product Program
It's time to start thinking about your troop's fall product strategy! Girl Scouts registered for the 2019 membership year may participate in the Fall Product Program and get a head start on earning troop funds, while earning fun prizes. Each Girl Scout who participates will learn five valuable life skills along the way!
2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program Reward Vote
Voting ends midnight on July 15, 2018.
Upcoming GSCCC Shop Closures for Inventory
All GSCCC shops will be closed for inventory during the following weeks:
Chesapeake shop: July 30 - August 3, 2018
Peninsula shop: August 6 - 10, 2018
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
Chesapeake shop: July 30 - August 3, 2018
Peninsula shop: August 6 - 10, 2018
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
Monday, June 25, 2018
2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program Reward Vote
Voting ends midnight on July 15, 2018.
Shop Promotions for the Month of July
July 1-31
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore The Mariner’s Museum: $1.50 each
While supplies last.
July 11, 18, 25
Flip Flop Wednesdays!
Draw a flip flop at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent, or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. With a $35 purchase, you will receive a FREE flip flop patch. May not be combined with any other offer.
July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Summer Blowout Sale!
Receive a 50 percent discount off the clearance rack.
May not be combined with any other offer. While supplies last.
New Items:
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore The Mariner’s Museum: $1.50 each
While supplies last.
July 11, 18, 25
Flip Flop Wednesdays!
Draw a flip flop at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent, or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. With a $35 purchase, you will receive a FREE flip flop patch. May not be combined with any other offer.
July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Summer Blowout Sale!
Receive a 50 percent discount off the clearance rack.
May not be combined with any other offer. While supplies last.
New Items:
Volunteer Toolkit - Scheduled Maintenance
Due to the process of archiving the current membership year, the Volunteer Toolkit will undergo a maintenance period starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 29. Users will not be able to access any features until the site returns the week of July 9th.
If you have not submitted your financial reports, do so by Thursday, June 28.
Go Gold Workshop for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Wycliffe Presbyterian Church
Virginia Beach, VA
10 a.m.-noon
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 July 8.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Wycliffe Presbyterian Church
Virginia Beach, VA
10 a.m.-noon
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 July 8.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Upcoming Adult Learning Courses
Girl Scout Program Basic, Part II
Sunday, July 8, 2018
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Register by July 3.
OR
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Francis Asbury United Methodist Church
Virginia Beach, VA
2-4 p.m.
Register by July 9.
Attend one of the 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.
GSCCC Canoe Course
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Camp Burke's Mill Pond
Gloucester, VA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $20
Register by July 15.
Learn the basic understanding of the responsibilities of a canoe instructor for taking girls out canoeing on our camp properties.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Does your troop have a first-aider? Has your first-aider's certification expired and now needs to attend an upcoming class? If so, register for a classroom First Aid/CPR/AED training today by visiting the EMTA Enterprises website.
Sunday, July 8, 2018
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Register by July 3.
OR
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Francis Asbury United Methodist Church
Virginia Beach, VA
2-4 p.m.
Register by July 9.
Attend one of the 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.
GSCCC Canoe Course
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Camp Burke's Mill Pond
Gloucester, VA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $20
Register by July 15.
Learn the basic understanding of the responsibilities of a canoe instructor for taking girls out canoeing on our camp properties.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Does your troop have a first-aider? Has your first-aider's certification expired and now needs to attend an upcoming class? If so, register for a classroom First Aid/CPR/AED training today by visiting the EMTA Enterprises website.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Volunteer Toolkit - Scheduled Maintenance
Due to the process of archiving the current membership year, the Volunteer Toolkit will undergo a maintenance period starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 29. Users will not be able to access any features until the site returns the week of July 9th.
If you have not submitted your financial reports, do so by Thursday, June 28.
Announcement: Early Renewal Incentive Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in early renewal! The winners of our final incentives were drawn during a Facebook Live broadcast on June 5th. Congratulations to the following troop winners:
$100 Gift Card for Troop Supplies or $100 Gift Card for Movie Tickets:
- Troop 1022
- Troop 1362
- Troop 4261
- Troop 756
$500 Gift Card to Great Wolf Lodge:
- Troop 1422
Haven't renewed your membership for 2019 yet? Renew today!
Time is running out, get your brick TODAY!
Your service to the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast is part of the ground work that is making every girl in our community a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter. Innovator. Risk-taker. Leader.) Your dedication to give time will leave a long-lasting impression on the girls in your service unit, and now your impression can be ‘set in stone’ at A Place for Girls. Commemorate your volunteer time with the purchase of a Brick.Click here for additional information and the order form.
The Brick Dedication ceremony will take place on August 16 at 4:30 p.m. Celebrate with us as we build a path to the future for all our G.I.R.L.s!
Volunteer Kick Off: Speak Up and Lead the Way
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Old Dominion University Webb Center
Norfolk, VA
8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Open to all Girl Scout volunteers.
Cost: $5 per person.
Volunteers are invited to attend this year's Volunteer Kick Off. Spend the day celebrating with fellow volunteers and GSCCC staff. Attend THREE workshops of your choice, find out what's new, network with other volunteers, and get energized for a new Girl Scouting year.
Register by September 24.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Old Dominion University Webb Center
Norfolk, VA
8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Open to all Girl Scout volunteers.
Cost: $5 per person.
Volunteers are invited to attend this year's Volunteer Kick Off. Spend the day celebrating with fellow volunteers and GSCCC staff. Attend THREE workshops of your choice, find out what's new, network with other volunteers, and get energized for a new Girl Scouting year.
Register by September 24.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.
Health and Scinece Summer STEAM Acedemy at NSU
Application deadline extended to June 21, 2018
Academy runs June 25th - July 20th, 2018 Monday Through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For Grades 7+
Cost: $125 per week (For this special rate, write "Girl Scout" at the top of your application)
You are invited to participate in the 2018 CSET Health and Science Summer STEAM Academy! The Program will be held June 25, 2018 – July 20, 2018, from 8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily.
The purpose of this program is to encourage student interest in the sciences and health sciences, provide role models and networking opportunities, and provide reinforcement activities to middle and high school science courses. This is an excellent opportunity for students to explore careers in the sciences while gaining valuable experience in laboratories associated with their science courses.
The Academy begins on Monday, June 25, 2018 between 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. in Woods Science Building at Norfolk State University. Middle school students should meet in room 103 and high school students should meet in room 104. There will be no parent orientation. Activities will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided.
2018 CSET Health and Sciece Summer Academy Application packet is here: Program Application (pdf)
Contact and additional questions: Patrice Smith ~ pcsmith@nsu.edu ~ (757) 823-8180
Academy runs June 25th - July 20th, 2018 Monday Through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For Grades 7+
Cost: $125 per week (For this special rate, write "Girl Scout" at the top of your application)
You are invited to participate in the 2018 CSET Health and Science Summer STEAM Academy! The Program will be held June 25, 2018 – July 20, 2018, from 8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily.
The purpose of this program is to encourage student interest in the sciences and health sciences, provide role models and networking opportunities, and provide reinforcement activities to middle and high school science courses. This is an excellent opportunity for students to explore careers in the sciences while gaining valuable experience in laboratories associated with their science courses.
The Academy begins on Monday, June 25, 2018 between 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. in Woods Science Building at Norfolk State University. Middle school students should meet in room 103 and high school students should meet in room 104. There will be no parent orientation. Activities will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided.
2018 CSET Health and Sciece Summer Academy Application packet is here: Program Application (pdf)
Contact and additional questions: Patrice Smith ~ pcsmith@nsu.edu ~ (757) 823-8180
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