Celebrating Camp Graham Enhancements

We are so excited to announce the completion of updates to the Holly Hill Unit at Camp Graham! These renovations were made possible by the Margaret Pickard Sirvis Fund. Girl Scouts, volunteers, donors, board members and staff members gathered on Thursday, July 1, 2021, to celebrate with a ribbon cutting and dedication. The event featured speakers … Continue reading Celebrating Camp Graham Enhancements

Camp Mary Atkinson Program Building Ribbon Cutting and Dedication

On Wednesday, June 23, Girl Scouts, board members, donors, volunteers, and staff gathered at Camp Mary Atkinson to celebrate the opening of our newly renovated program building! The project was made possible by 14 generous donors who believe in empowering girls through outdoor experiences. Being at Girl Scout camp inspires curiosity, discovery, and problem solving … Continue reading Camp Mary Atkinson Program Building Ribbon Cutting and Dedication

Girl Scouts Love State Parks!

Have you heard? Girl Scouts are always looking for an excuse to get outside, and we are partnering with the with the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) for a Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend! Thousands of Girl Scouts across the United States will be taking part for some fun in the sun … Continue reading Girl Scouts Love State Parks!

STEM in the Great Outdoors!

Spring is here, Girl Scouts, and we cannot stop thinking about all the adventures waiting for us outside! Girl Scouts are inquisitive, always pushing boundaries and learning about the world around them through experimentation - both in the classroom and outdoors. So, we’re unleashing STEM into the wilderness – and we’re challenging you to find … Continue reading STEM in the Great Outdoors!

Winter Fun in the Great Outdoors

With the 2019 Summer Fun Guide now available (check it out here!), we cannot stop thinking about all the adventures that await outside! But the outdoor fun doesn't have to wait until the summer... there are so many activities that can be done in the winter , too. According to the Girl Scout Research Institute, … Continue reading Winter Fun in the Great Outdoors

Leave No Trace in Your Outdoor Adventures

By Meridith Orr, Program Executive One of my favorite Girl Scout - NC Coastal Pines experiences is the weekend I spent camping to earn my Outdoor Skills certification in the Fall of 2012.  During that October weekend, I experienced both fair weather and foul, bonded with my patrol mates and an amazing band of volunteer … Continue reading Leave No Trace in Your Outdoor Adventures