Girl Scouts and Best Friends Forever!

Girl Scouts builds friendships and bonds to last a lifetime, and Girl Scout Troop #1499 knows this better than just about anyone else! The Halifax county troop has been together for 13 years, and their high school graduation is one of many milestones the girls have reached together. From Girl Scout Daisies to Ambassadors, the … Continue reading Girl Scouts and Best Friends Forever!

Not a Bummer Summer

Guarantee that this will be a Not a Bummer Summer for you and your soon-to-be kindergarten girl. Register her for Girl Scouts – and be her troop co-leader! If you are excited to support girls and be a part of your daughter’s adventurous journey, consider co-leading your daughter’s new Daisy troop! As your girl takes … Continue reading Not a Bummer Summer

Diving into STEM at MarineQuest!

On Saturday, May 5th, Girl Scout Brownies ventured to the North Carolina Coast to unleash their inner innovator at MarineQuest! MarineQuest is an awesome STEM event with the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) that Girl Scouts can participate in to learn more about marine life and their habitat! Starting their day off with a … Continue reading Diving into STEM at MarineQuest!

Growing Up Outside!

Happy National Great Outdoors Month! Many Girl Scouts will tell you that camping trips are one of their favorite parts of their Girl Scout experience – and not just because it’s fun! Being outdoors allows girls to try new things and get real life experiences first hand that can help empower girls for a lifetime! … Continue reading Growing Up Outside!

The Gift of a Summer Camp Experience

By Rachel Blackmon, Girl Scout and Camp Staff Alumna and Campership Fund Donor When I was 10 years old I went to Camp Mary Atkinson for a week of summer camp and HATED it. I was extremely homesick. Things like bugs, new food, and new people were all just too much for me. But then, thanks … Continue reading The Gift of a Summer Camp Experience

Why Your Kindergartner Should Join Girl Scouts

I believe in the power of G.I.RL. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. That means, I believe in the strength of the largest Girl-led movement in the world and the impact this leadership program has on young women! Here’s why you should consider encouraging your daughter to become a G.I.R.L.: I want her to be a Go-getter … Continue reading Why Your Kindergartner Should Join Girl Scouts