March 2018
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6 Things You Need to Know About Summer Camp

Summer camp will be here before you know it and there are some things we think you should know:
  1. To get the best price for your favorite summer camp session, register by this Wednesday, March 14, to save $50 on week-long, overnight programs. 
  2. Did you know there are scholarships available to send girls to camp? Don't miss your chance to experience the outdoors this summer! Scholarship applications are due by Wednesday, March 14.
  3. Girls have over 100 summer camp programs to choose from! There really is something for every girl! Girls can even bring a friend who is not a currently registered Girl Scout.
  4. Is this your daughter's first time at camp? If she's not ready for an overnight experience, day camp options are available at all three camps as well. There are even half week programs available if a whole week seems too long.
  5. We care about your daughter's safety while she is at camp- it is our highest priority. Summer camp staff are interviewed, screened and selected based on previous experience and training with children. All summer staff attend an extensive 14-day on-site training where they learn and practice emergency procedures, study child behavior and age progression, review and rehearse camp processes and activity expectations and gain hands-on experience with all program areas at camp. All three of our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association through the standards program. This requires each camp to annually review and meet over 300 health and safety standards, along with every camp counselor getting a thorough background check. 
  6. Our camp staff can't wait to welcome you to camp this summer!

Here at P2P we think summer camp is pretty great! But don't take our word for it:

"My favorite part of overnight camp was getting to stay up really late, talking and laughing with my friends." - Bailey

"My favorite camp memory is making it the top of the climbing tower on the difficult side."
- Joy

"My favorite camping activity has to be roasting marshmallows around a campfire because it is such a time of peace and serenity. It's like everyone just comes together as a whole." - Lauryn

"I went to day camp at Camp Ginger Cascades. My favorite things at camp were making new friends, chillin' in Hilltop Lodge and going cascading." - Elly 

"I love going to camp! My favorite part is the horseback riding and making new friends. The counselors are really nice, and when I become a teenager, I would like to work at camp to help other Girl Scouts that were like me." - Kayla

"I become a little more independent every time I go to camp. I got to ride a horse for the first time while at camp- it was an experience I will never forget!" - Kelsey 

"Everyone is so professional and wonderful. I love sending my daughter to camp because I know she is in good hands and learning so much!" - Girl Scout parent

Friends of Girl Scouts
Help support the premier leadership program for girls in the world!

Each year, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont impacts thousands of lives. Girls are becoming go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders through our time-tested program, led by thousands of  dedicated volunteers and supported by families throughout our 40 counties. We could not serve girls without your support! 

Now is the time to help us make a greater impact by participating in our Friends of Girl Scouts 2018 Annual Campaign. Your donation can help us reach more girls and support more volunteers.

There are three ways you can support Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont:
  1. Join one of our three Friendship Circles: Evergreen (monthly, recurring gift of any amount); Juliette Circle (annual gift of at least $1,000); Daisy Circle (young donors 18-29 years old with an annual gift of $25+).
  2. Make a one-time gift of any amount.
  3. Join the Juliette Gordon Low Society by making a planned gift- you can include GSCP2P in your estate plans!
Each family who gives at least $25 during our Friends of Girl Scouts campaign will receive a 2018 Friends of Girl Scouts patch for every registered girl in their household.

 

Celebrate Girl Scout Week  
Show your Girl Scout Pride with these fun activities 

Today, Girl Scouts turns 106 years old! 106 years of building girls of courage, confidence and character, a mission we work to fulfill each and every day. 

We hope you'll celebrate with us by wearing your Girl Scout gear this week, or beginning your journey to earn this month's Badge of the Month (first steps can be found here). Whatever you do, we hope you'll reflect on the difference Girl Scouting has made in your life!

Girls Attend United Nations Sessions

Five girls representing Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont are in New York City this week, along with our Girl Scout council delegates, to attend the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations. The girls will be participating in various sessions, bringing their voice to be heard on topics surrounding the challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls. Here they are pictured with Girl Scouts National CEO, Sylvia Acevedo.

Troop Promotes DeClutter Challenge 

Girl Scout Troop 2160 was recently seen on the FOX 8 morning show talking about their DeClutter Challenge. The challenge  is part of their council-approved fundraiser to help raise money for their troop trip to the Grand Canyon. 




Safety Workshops Teach Girls About Fire and First Aid Procedures

A series of Safety Workshops were recently held at the Benjamin Branch Library in Greensboro. The workshops, which were coordinated by a local college student as a service project, served 45 Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies. Both the girls and the adults felt the program was a great success!


Troop Gives Back to Devastated Girl Scout Camp

Girl Scout Troop 1819 decided they wanted to give back to those in need. So with the money earned from the Fall Product Program, they donated a check to help with the rebuilding efforts of Camp Wesumkee in Florida that was devastated by Hurricane Irma. Through their donation, the girls were so excited to help their fellow Girl Scout sisters. 



Special Needs Girl Scout Troop Going Strong for 25 years

Read this inspiring article about Girl Scout Troop 10742 and their passionate leader, Kim Baker.

Important Dates!
  • Sunday, March 11 through Saturday, March 17: Girl Scout Week 
  • Wednesday, March 14: Last day to save $50 on week-long summer camp sessions and turn in camp scholarship applications
  • Monday, March 19: Deadline to register for the 2018 Annual Meeting 
  • Sunday, April 1: Spring Membership Renewal (formerly Early Bird registration) period begins. More details coming soon!
  • Saturday, April 21: 2018 Annual Meeting in Statesville