By Meridith Orr, Program Executive “All Girl Scouts like the out-of-doors and most of them enjoy it still more if they know something about the things they find there.” -- From the Girl Scouts Handbook for the Intermediate Program, October 1940 “…camping is living in the out-of-doors, not just visiting it.” Worlds to Explore Handbook … Continue reading Growing Confidence with Girl Scouts Outdoor Experiences
Month: October 2017
#YouGoGIRL: Celebrating A Successful Year – Thanks to Our Donors!
From October 29 to November 4, Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is recognizing and celebrating our donors with Donor Appreciation Week! Thank you for believing in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)! Through your generous support, we continue to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world … Continue reading #YouGoGIRL: Celebrating A Successful Year – Thanks to Our Donors!
Girl Scout Seniors Taking Root
For over a century, Girl Scouts have been taking action within their communities to make the world a better place. When Girl Scouts take action, they are identifying a problem and creating a sustainable solution, while working together as a team as they put their plan into action. When girls expand their network and work … Continue reading Girl Scout Seniors Taking Root
The Program Provider Document: Your Resource for Earning Patches, Badges, and Journeys
Did you know there are Girl Scout-friendly organizations across the council who are eager to help troops earn badges, patches, and complete Journeys as well as simply to have fun? Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines has compiled a list of some of these organizations to support troop engagement in the Girl Scout curriculum. … Continue reading The Program Provider Document: Your Resource for Earning Patches, Badges, and Journeys
Supporting Girls through the Jane S. Barringer Award
Girl Scout Alumnae, Keri Brockett Carelas shares the importance of supporting girls through the Jane S. Barringer Award I have been involved with the Girl Scouts of the United States of America organization since I was four years old and am a lifetime member. I am a Gold Award recipient, Jane S. Barringer Award recipient, and … Continue reading Supporting Girls through the Jane S. Barringer Award
Light up your Halloween with Girl Scouts!
Ah…Halloween! A chance for girls to use their imaginations to be anything they want. From pilots to scientists to presidents - the possibilities on Halloween are endless. And what better way to celebrate a holiday that is filled with creativity, imagination, and fun than honoring a woman who made it possible for girls to explore … Continue reading Light up your Halloween with Girl Scouts!