With September days away and the new membership just beyond that, the time has come for On-Time Renewal. This is when our members are invited to renew their memberships with us for another year of Girl Scouts. Coming back means another year of making new friends, going on […]
Two weeks ago, we wrapped up another amazing summer at Girl Scout camp. Our three camps, Camp Timbercrest, Camp Seven Hills, and Camp Piperwood, plus our volunteer-run Camp Windy Meadows, were filled with excited campers and great programming. More than 2,500 girls from around council attended Girl Scout […]
Our annual Women of Distinction (WOD) event is just over a month away! In true Girl Scout fashion, WOD is all girl-led. Women are chosen from around Western New York for their strength in character, dedication to community service, and commitment to mentoring and encouraging girls and young […]
Every year, girls gather at Camp Seven Hills for the culmination of their Outdoor Adventure Training Sequence. It begins for Daisies and Brownies at Tents Up and continues for Juniors and Cadettes at Ready, Set, Camp, all leading to Skills and Chills for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. What […]
The new membership year also means new programs for our Girl Scouts! We had so many exciting opportunities this year, we had to split them into two guides. This year, for the first time ever, we have both a regular Program Guide and new Outdoor Guide! The Program […]
It’s crazy to think that the new membership year is almost upon us! We’re so excited for next year with all the amazing programs we have planned and we want you to be a part of them! Renewing your membership for another year of Girl Scouting means another […]
For the last month and a half, Girl Scouts from around Western New York have embraced STEM in the summer as they worked toward earning their STEMtastic badge. The contest is closing soon, but that doesn’t mean you can’t participate! There are 68 total activities, but the number […]
We want a new patch for our council and we’re asking the best designers we know – YOU! Girls of all levels, Daisies to Ambassadors, are invited to submit a hand-drawn design to represent Western New York. The theme is Western New York, meaning your design should feature […]
Did you know that on average girls who stay in Girl Scouts for three or more years are more successful? She’s only just begun her journey and now, with new badge and Journeys in STEM, the outdoors, life skills, and beyond, there are even more opportunities to prepare […]
Similar to how girls at resident camp are with their units all week, those who attend Camp Piperwood are sorted into groups by age and every group is given a name that corresponds with the camp’s theme. For 2019, Camp Piperwood has the theme of ‘Explore More’ and […]
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