A Go-Getter is bold, honest, and determined to succeed. Goal-oriented and ambitious, she’s also a life-long learner who believes no challenge is too difficult. Girl Scout Week Activity Set a goal to achieve a big objective. Is it a Journey Summit Award, straight A’s, mastering a new routine, […]
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 […]
Get ready to experience the #GirlScoutCampLife because registration is now open for all three of our camps – Camp Timbercrest, Camp Piperwood, and Camp Seven Hills! Check out the camp guides to see what programs are available here. Register for Camp
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 […]
During the holidays, everything seems merry, bright, and filled with joy. At least that might be your experience. For some, it’s a magical season filled with stress surrounding purchasing gifts and family engagements. Others might be in a place where the magic seems far away. Because of this […]
Rebecca Mattison has been a volunteer for Girl Scouts of Western New York for nearly 15 years. During her time, she’s led troops, served as the Service Unit Manager for Sweet Home, and now plans events for the service unit. Recently, the skills she learned from being involved […]
We want to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in #GivingTuesday and made it an overwhelming success, both for Girl Scouts of Western New York and the non-profit world as a whole. Early results indicate that donations increased by nearly 40% over last year, for a […]
In Girl Scouts, we have a long, storied, and successful history of getting girls outdoors. One of the most cherished memories of many of our Girl Scouts is their camping experience. It’s not just about getting outside: we believe in the importance of connecting with nature in a […]
Even though the end of the Great Girl Scout Sign Up doesn’t mark the end of our recruitment efforts, we’d still love to have you sign up for Girl Scouts by October 15. We still have so many exciting events around the council for you to choose from: […]
[This is a guest post written by council staff member Chelsea Cummins] Even though I’ve worked at Girl Scouts of Western New York for nearly a year, Skills and Chills was the first opportunity I’ve had to attend a true Girl Scouting event. Co-workers told me how much […]
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