This March, we’re focusing on dental health! Girl Scouts who participate will increase their knowledge of dental health and take action to provide dental hygiene supplies to other children in their communities. Girls of all levels are invited to participate in the Dental Health Collection and Patch Program […]
In February 1926, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from around the world gathered at Camp Edith Macy – now known as Edith Macy Conference Center – and created a special day for members worldwide. The delegates designated February 22 as World Thinking Day. Now promoted by both Girl […]
We’re in the middle of our second annual Snow Much Fun to be a Girl Scout Recruitment contest and we have exciting news – the deadline to participate has now been extended to March 31! This means you have more time to plan your events and build your […]
Although Girl Scouts is a secular organization, we believe in encouraging girls to pursue their own spiritual journeys through their faith. Our Girl Scout Promise and Law features many principles and values found among religions, which makes it a natural connection. Aside from the My Promise, My Faith […]
Calling all Daisy and Brownie Troops! Help our older girls earn their Torch award by participating in a fun and interactive fire safety training! Trained Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts will teach Daisy and Brownie troops how to play safe and be safe, earning hours for their […]
Today kicks off the long awaited Girl Scout Cookie Season! Girl Scouts of Western New Work will be selling cookies through the forms until the end of February. At the beginning of March you’ll start to see booths all around Western New York. More than just an amazing […]
The new year is here and we have so many exciting programs planned for girls and adults! Check out our available training events and programs for the month of January: Leader Training (New and Experienced) Wednesday, January 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. Jamestown Service Center 20 spots […]
This article originally appeared on Prevention1st.org This fall Prevention 1st trainers delivered the first sessions of the Leadership Development program in fire safety which they developed for the Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY). Sessions held in Rochester and Buffalo, NY, drew 34 Girl Scout Cadets, from 6th-graders […]
Register for our semi annual L.E.A.P. volunteer training by this Friday, October 26! This November 3, we’re inviting all our volunteers to attend the event at either our Buffalo, Lockport, or Rochester Service Center. It runs from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Paula D’Amico, TV news producer will […]
At Girl Scouts, we have a lot of resources to ensure our leaders are equipped to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. While we have training throughout the year, nothing is quite as extensive as our twice-a-year L.E.A.P. event. This November 3, we’re inviting all our volunteers […]
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