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Be inspired, be the change, be a part of the movement for every G.I.R.L.
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#becauseofGirlScouts
What have you learned as a Girl Scout?
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience gives girls so many great opportunities to learn, grow and master new skills they may not otherwise have learned.
The hashtag #becauseofGirlScouts is helping us keep all those great Girl Scout stories together. You can follow it on social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or tag one of your own photos! Here are
just a few examples of the way Girl Scouting is changing lives!
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National S'mores Day
Celebrate with us on Friday, August 10!
We will be celebrating National S'mores Day again this year with special badge activities and of course, s'mores! Come out to your local service center from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, August 10. You can also get a
special S'more T-shirt in our shops that day for only $9!
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Award of the Month
During the month of July, why not take steps toward earning this month's Award of the Month- Troop Camping!
The Troop Camping badges are available from Daisy to Ambassador and can be purchased in our council shops and
online.
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"Escape to Iceland"
Hendersonville Girl Scout Visits Iceland as Part of Destinations Experience
Girl Scout Michaela Kolarova, and a member of Girl Scout Troop 30447, traveled to
 Iceland in June as part of the Escape to Iceland Girl Scout
Destinations
trip.
Kolarova was one of 12 girls and three adults who made the eight-day trip that traveled the southern region of the country. The group explored natural wonders like waterfalls and black sand beaches while participating in high-adventure white water rafting, snorkeling, glacier hiking and horseback riding. Kolarova said the trip was filled with so many unique opportunities.
"When we rode the Icelandic horses, I got to experience the t
ö
lt, a gait specific to the breed," said Kolarova. "My favorite activity was snorkeling in Silfra fissure between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. The water was so cold, but being able to snorkel between the plates and see hundreds of feet down into incredibly clear water was worth it."
Along with their excursions, the girls were also immersed into the Icelandic culture. They talked with locals, bought food from local grocery stores and experienced Iceland's independence day, which included a small parade and festival in the capital city of Reykjav
í
k.
 "One of the later days in our trip, Iceland was playing Argentina in the World Cup. We watched the game in the dining hall of our campsite and cheering along with Icelanders and watching Iceland tie with Argentina was exciting and unifying," said Kolarova.
Every year, Girl Scouts in grades 6-12 can apply to attend a Girl Scout Destinations trip. Sponsored by Girl Scouts of the USA, Destinations allow girls to pick from a variety of travel locations, immersing themselves in a new environment, developing leadership skills and confidence all while taking action outside of their normal communities.
"I choose to go on a Destinations trip because I knew that doing a trip through Girl Scouts would result in a fun and safe experience and allow me to meet other girls with similar interests from across the country," said Kolarova. "Seeing everyone's positive attitude, willingness to try new things and kind personalities made me proud to be a Girl Scout."
Kolarova is the daughter of Roman and Holly Kolarova and is a senior at Hendersonville High School. Besides her Girl Scout involvement, she is a member of the symphonic band, cross country team and National Honor Society, serves as the president of the Interact Club and volunteers at Free Reign Center for Therapeutic Riding and Education and United Way.
She has earned her Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Award and is working toward completing her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. She also served as a Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont delegate to the United Nations for the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women in New York City this past March.
"Experiencing the new culture made me excited to travel more and see new places. My great experience in Iceland also made me realize the importance of being a global citizen and how our actions affect people other than ourselves every day," said Kolarova.
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