Girl Scouts Change the World
Girl Scout Juniors and above are invited to join Maleah, and Girl Scouts from across the country, on Saturday, October 9th from 1-4pm to discover how you and your friends can make the world a better place for girls everywhere. You’ll meet some of the 2021 Gold Award Girl Scouts and see how you (yes, YOU) have what it takes to become a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award Girl Scout. If you’ve already earned Gold, you can look forward to a special session honoring all you’ve achieved. It’s a day of inspiration, sisterhood, and global action. You won’t want to miss it! Check out all of the details and register now to join the celebration! |
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 | Juliette's Jam
October 22-24 @ KPC
Join Girl Scouts from across the council for an exciting weekend all about outdoor skills. Minimal impact camping, safety and first aid, knot tying, knife safety, fire building, outdoor cooking, map and compass, and what to wear are the eight basic outdoor skills. There are three different ways you and your troop can participate. 1. Learner- girls will learn the 8 basic outdoor skills on Saturday. Learners participate for the day only- no over night camping. Ideal for Daisies, Brownies and anyone with little to no camping experience. 2. Competitor- Girls will show off their knowledge of the 8 basic outdoor skills in a friendly competition against girls and troops of the same program level. Competitors will set up a primitive campsite and participate in other fun competitions like best campsite, best troop flag, surprise ingredient cooking contest, and pancake flipping! Awards will be presented Sunday Morning. Competitors will spend the night Saturday night. Ideal for Juniors and up for those with some camping experience. 3. Teacher- girls experienced in the 8 basic outdoor skills will teach the skills to those participating as learners. Teachers will set up their model primitive campsite Friday evening and are invited to compete in the surprise ingredient cooking and pancake flipping competitions. Awards will be presented on Sunday morning. Teachers will spend the night Friday and Saturday. Ideal for Cadettes and up with extensive camping experience.
Lunch on Saturday is included in the event fee for all participants. Troops will be responsible for providing and preparing all other food. All outdoor cooking methods will be allowed according to Safety Activity Checkpoint.
All participants will receive the brand new GSNCA Outdoor patch and Juliette’s Jam charm. Winners of the 8 Outdoor Skills competitions will receive the charm for that activity. Teachers will be given the charm for the skill that they lead.
Are you an adult who is interested in being a judge for one of the 8 Basic Outdoor Skills or know someone who might be? Email acanterbury@girlscoutsnce.org.
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 | Mini-Leadership Summit 2021 in Tuscaloosa
Save the Date
Missed out on the opportunity to attend the 2021 Girl Leadership Summit? Great news! We’re bringing our older girls one more opportunity to join in on the fun on December 11th, from 1-4pm in Tuscaloosa, AL at Stillman College. Juniors through Ambassadors who couldn’t attend the Summit in August will hear all about how to lead with Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies from local speakers and through hands on activities. Create vision boards and learn to use journaling to imagine your future. Learn what it means to take care of yourself as you take the lead in your community and lots more! Registration for the event is $10 and includes event patch, snacks and some special surprises. Event t-shirts are not included in registration fee but are available for purchase separately.
Register now and plan to join us! |
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 | Virtual Journeys for Older Girls
Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors – Are you interested in the STEM journeys, but not sure where to start? Are you looking to complete a Silver or Gold Award pre-requisite? Trying to finish a third Girl Scout journey to earn your Summit Award? Do you have a busy schedule that makes completing journeys with your troop difficult? If so, GSNCA is here to help! |
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| Think Like a Programmer Journey
You can now complete your Think Like a Programmer Journey online and learn code from the comfort of your own home, on your own schedule! All you need to participate if a modern web browser, high speed Wi-Fi, and a computer with audio capability. There is no time limit for completion, so you can truly work at your own pace.
Sound interesting? Check out all the details and sign up today! |
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| Think Like an Engineer Virtual Journey
GSNCA will be offering this multi-level journey for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors from November 29th-December 22nd , 2021. We understand that scheduling constraints for older girls can make completing journeys difficult. Designed to have a flexible participation format, girls can participate in this journey live via scheduled Zoom calls, or work on the design challenges on their own time and upload their work to our Google Classroom.
The registration fee is $10 and includes the earned journey badges, which will be mailed to you when the journey program ends.
Sound interesting? Check out all the details and sign up today! |
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 | Highest Award Training
All of our Girl Scouts are already World Changers. Our Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors can take that status to the next level by earning one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting – the Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.
Bronze and Silver Award Training is available for girls and troop leaders in gsLearn.
Virtual Gold Award Training dates have been added to the event schedule through December. Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to attend a training session to learn more about what it takes to Go Gold and ask any questions they might have about getting started. Check the event schedule and register for the date that works best for you. |
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 | Bronze, Silver and Gold Award
Final Report Deadline Reminder
Are you a Girl Scout Cadette, Senior or Ambassador finishing up a highest award project? Don’t forget, the deadline to submit the final paperwork is September 30th of the year you bridge to the next Girl Scout level. So Juniors that just bridged to Cadette, Cadettes that just bridged to Senior, and Ambassadors that just bridged to Adult, this deadline applies to you!
Bronze and Silver Awards are approved by troop leaders, so please be sure to check in and make sure your troop leader has submitted the final report. Gold Award Final Reports must be submitted through the Go Gold system and approved by the Gold Award committee.
Have questions about required forms or the highest awards in general? Contact Becky Williamson at bwilliamson@girlscoutsnca.org.
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 | Congratulations Maleah,
GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship Recipient
Problem solver. Go-getter. World changer. That’s what it means to be a Gold Award Girl Scout. Congratulations to Maleah, a Gold Award Girl Scout from Vestavia Hills, AL on being named a GSUSA Scholarship Recipient. Maleah’s project focused on increasing awareness and access to Computer Science programs to girls in the Birmingham community. |
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 | Girl Scout Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16 - October 15
“¡Yo soy una Girl Scout!” Fun Patch is designed to provide Girl Scouts and volunteers of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn more about the cultures of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and territories honored during Hispanic Heritage Month. And with plenty of activities to choose from, our girls can have a lot of fun while doing so. You can find the patch on the Girl Scout Shop. |
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 | 2021 Fall Product Program
The Fall Product Program teaches our Girl Scouts the Five Essential Skills to use a lifetime – Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills, and Business Ethics. Girls also earn individual rewards when they participate and Troops receive proceeds to use at the beginning of the Girl Scout year. Troops receive 15% of the troop’s total sales in proceeds for participating in the Fall Product Program. Talk to your Troop Leaders about participating in the Fall Product Program today!
Signing up to participate in the Fall Product Program is easy! Go to www.gsnutsandmags.com/gsnca to register your girl. Enter your zip code and troop number, then search for your Girl Scout’s last name to create her profile. Create a customized avatar, online profile, and set of goals with your Girl Scout! Share her profile with friends and family by sending emails in M2 or sharing a personalized link on social media, texts, and apps.
Fall Product Program Deadlines:
Oct. 18, 2021, by 11:59 pm – Girls/Caregivers enter paper order cards into M2
Oct. 21, 2021, by 11:59 pm – Girls/Caregivers enter reward choices in M2
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 | NEW! Everyday Apparel for Every Girl
Now available! The new Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Uniform and Official Apparel Collection for girls in grades K-5.
This collection pairs nostalgic styles with eco-conscious materials for a modern take on Girl Scout fashion. It features comfortable apparel and matching accessories created for each grade level, from adventure-ready activewear to complete looks for special events. Inspired by classic Girl Scout designs from the '90s and made for today’s girls, this color-coordinated collection makes it fun and easy to mix, match, and create a wardrobe that’s the perfect fit for your girl.
Order Today! https://www.girlscoutshop.com/new/uniform-apparel |
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