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Summer Camp Registration NOW OPEN!
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We’ve got lots of exciting things planned for the coming summer and we hope you’ll join us. Whether you want to stay a few nights, a few weeks, or only come in the day, there is a program for you!
NEW THIS YEAR: Our beloved Shero's Journey Day Camp at Camp Wildwood is going to be held three different weeks this summer, and will be staffed by dedicated camp counselors!
Don't Forget: Register by February 16 to receive Early Bird pricing of $100 off your chosen program!
Visit our website to view the full details of our program offerings and register today.
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* After submitting your Troops initial order, select the date and location that you will be picking up cookies in eBudde.
Please email Product@GirlScoutCSA.org with questions.
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🍪✨ The Great Cookie Competition Is Back! ✨🍪
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Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is thrilled to soon kick-off The Great Cookie Competition—and things are about to get deliciously competitive! This exciting, online fundraising-showdown features Cookie Competitors, who each represent a beloved Girl Scout Cookie. Competitors rally their fans to vote with their dollars; funds raised support our council.
🏆 The competitor who raises the most money will be crowned East Tennessee's Favorite Cookie!
📅 Competition Dates: February 9 – March 6
You’ll be cheering (and voting!) amongst an amazing lineup of community leaders and local favorites, so please look for the Cookie Competitor Kick–off announcement on February 5.
Our goal is to raise $20,000 to support Girl Scouts across Southern Appalachians—and to spark excitement around Girl Scout Cookie Season throughout the community.
💻 Follow us on social media for updates, competitor highlights, and details on how to cast your votes!
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🍪🥂 Continue the Fun: Join Us for The Great Cookie Tasting 🥂🍪
Cap off the competition with an unforgettable evening of food and fun—adults only! Enjoy iconic Girl Scout Cookies expertly paired with Tennessee libations and be there as we celebrate the crowning of this year's Favorite Cookie. Tickets will be for sale soon!
📍 Yee-Haw Brewing, Knoxville, TN
📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
🕠 6:00 PM
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GSCSA Media Girls: We're still "scouting" for superstars!
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Media Girls is a new program where Girl Scouts can participate in social media, news, radio, and promotional opportunities, developing lifelong skills like public speaking, writing, presenting, and editing skills.
What Media Girls Do:
Media Girls will have the opportunity to promote new and exciting things that may be featured on our social media platforms or website through video and photo. Such content can include troop meeting activities, cookie and fall product seasons, patch programs, recruitment efforts, and so much more! Some girls may also get to appear on local news stations or discuss the organization on local radio stations. The team will work collaboratively with individual interests and strengths, to generate organic content that represents our communities and the girls within them.
Visit our website today for more info and how to apply!
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Shop Talk
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Iron-On Services
Need badges or patches ironed onto your uniform? We can do that for you while you shop! $12.00 for your insignia. $5.00 for up to 10 badges or patches on the front or back.
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Explore the World, Girl Scout-Style!
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2026: Girl Scouts Unite
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Travel with GSCSA Council staff to Washington DC July 22-26, 2026 for the Girl Scouts Unite event as part of the triannual Girl Scouts National Convention! We will also be joining with Girl Scouts from around the country to celebrate the United States' sesquicentennial (250th) anniversary.
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Rising 9th graders through graduated 12th graders are welcome to attend.
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Cost includes travel, lodging, meals, event registration fees, and a custom patch and t-shirt. A $100 deposit will reserve your spot.
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Need more information before registering? Join us for a virtual interest meeting on February 3 to learn more about this awesome opportunity.
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Please note: This event is separate from the National Council Session held July 20-22, 2026.
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2027: Bright Lights, Big City
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We will spend 6 days touring Boston and New York, including Revolutionary War historic sites, a Broadway show, and GSUSA headquarters! Travel with GSCSA staff as we join our partners at EF Tours on this unforgettable trip.
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Rising 7th graders and up by June 2027 may attend.
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Girls can travel with their caregivers or with GSCSA staff as their chaperone.
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Cost is all-inclusive. Payment plans and scholarships are available.
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Register on the EF Tours page
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2028: Abenteur wartet!
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Adventure awaits as we head to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and France in July 2028 with our EF Tours travel partner. During our 13-day trip, we’ll also visit Our Chalet in Adelboden, Switzerland, the oldest of the five WAGGGS World Centres for special Girl Scout programming.
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Patch Pick: MLK Day of Service
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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a preacher, speaker, civil rights activist, and passionate social justice advocate. In memory of his work in advancing equity and justice, and our own Girl Scout legacy of service, take Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (or all of January) to serve others and earn a fun patch.
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Upcoming Featured Partner Events
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Did you know that girls and women have been playing basketball since the early 1890s? Celebrate this long tradition by attending one of our upcoming basketball-centric events! 🏀
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Girl Scout High Awards 💛🩶🤎
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📣 In order to be recognized at the 2026 High Awards Ceremonies in the spring, ALL paperwork for Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards MUST be completed, submitted, and approved no later than 11:59pm on February 1, 2026!
Upcoming trainings & more:
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Looking for a Silver Award Training or Bronze Award Training? Reach out to set one up! Email us at Info@GirlScoutCSA.org.
Learn more about High Awards, including GSCSA's Joyce Maienschein Leadership Grant:
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Where can you go when you're a Girl Scout? The answer is just about anywhere—we have sisters in Guiding and Girl Scouting all over the world! We even have special places where we can meet. Do you know about the world centers? There are five of them that act as a home-away-from-home for Girl Scouts/Girl Guides and their families:
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You can explore snowshoeing, skiing, and wood carving at Our Chalet in Switzerland.
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You can visit Mayan ruins, see a volcano, and make colorful Mexican crafts at Our Cabaña in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
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You can meet local troops and foreign groups visiting London, England at Pax Lodge.
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You can learn to wrap a sari, practice the healing power of laughter, and play games with local children at Sangam in India.
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And you can explore the colorful arts and crafts and foods of West Africa at Kusafiri in Ghana.
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All of these with Girl Guide and Girl Scout sisters and mentors! The Girl Scout Museum has a lot of information on these programs, so come visit us and plan your next trip.
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Jan. 17: New Volunteer Training, Virtual
Jan. 20: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Johnson City
Jan. 22: New Volunteer Training, Virtual
Jan. 24: All About Horses (J/C/S/A) - Bristol Area
Jan. 24: Beauty of Fractals (ORCSG) - Virtual
Jan. 27: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Jan. 31: Dancing with AI - Oak Ridge
Jan. 31: Beyond a Brick: D/B/J Automotive Badge Johnson City
Feb. 1-28: Scout Appreciation Month at Ripley’s Aquarium
Feb. 7: Introduction to Chaos - Oak Ridge
Feb. 9: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Feb. 11: Girl Scout Night at Muse Knoxville
Feb. 14: Cyber Security Basics - Virtual
Feb. 21-22: Girl Scout PJ Party with the Penguins - Gatlinburg
Feb. 28: Computer Simulations - Virtual
Mar. 7: Introduction to VR - Virtual
Mar. 12: Girl Scout Birthday Hike at Camp Tanasi
Mar. 14: The Magic of Binary - Oak Ridge
Mar. 17: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Mar. 21: Where Do Emojis Come From? - Virtual
Mar. 26: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Johnson City
Mar. 28: Learn to Solder - Oak Ridge
{Please refer to our online Activities Calendar for the most up-to-date event information.}
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Be Seen in Your Community
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They say it takes a village. When a family in troop 40562 found themselves needing a ramp built urgently, the parents and girls of troops 40562 and 40311 stepped up to build a ramp in one day. Girl Scouts is not only about bringing girls together but families as well. Excellent job Girl Scouts! 💚
Please share your stories and photos with us at socialmedia@girlscoutcsa.org! Please include a brief description (including date/location) of the event and/or project depicted, as well as the troop number(s).
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Vol Resource: Supporting Families Affected by Opioid Misuse
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As a Girl Scout volunteer, you play a vital role in offering support to girls who may be facing the challenges of opioid misuse in their families or communities. The DEA Parent Toolkit equips you with valuable resources to help recognize the signs of opioid misuse and understand how to best support those affected. Whether it's understanding behavioral changes, providing a listening ear, or knowing where to refer families for additional help, this toolkit is an essential resource for creating a safe and supportive environment for girls. By staying informed, you can be a trusted ally in guiding families toward the right resources and ensuring the well-being of youth in your care.
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