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Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians
Winter Break Closure
All three of our Leadership Centers will be closed Dec. 25 - Jan. 1. We will reopen for regular business hours on Jan. 2.
 
The world of STEM is filled with endless opportunities to make a difference. From exploring computer coding to space exploration to building next generation robotics, Girl Scouts can unlock a new passion by learning about STEM. And you can help make it all possible!

Whether you’re a council staff member, volunteer, partner, or caregiver, the new STEM Playbook is for you. It offers ideas, guidance, and access to the resources and tools you need to grow your Girl Scouts’ interest and skills in STEM. And no matter their interest, there are over 100 STEM badges and experiences available. So download your new STEM Playbook and discover how to help them build the future with STEM.
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"Own Your Magic" for the 2024 Cookie Season!
Reminders & Notable Dates:
  • Volunteers can gain access to eBudde on Dec. 8 if all requirements are met. Training must be complete, and a Troop Agreement Form submitted.
  • Troop Volunteers who complete training via gsLearn and submit a complete Troop Agreement Form will be added to eBudde.
  • Cookie Program Soft Launch: Dec. 11
  • Digital Cookie Phase: Dec. 11 – Mar. 17
  • Initial Order Phase: Jan. 1-16
  • Goal Getter: Jan. 18 – Feb. 8
  • Cookie Booths: Feb. 9 – Mar. 17
Cookie resources
 
Daisy/Brownie Virtual Chats for Volunteers
Daisy and Brownie Leaders: Would you like the opportunity to chat with other volunteers in our council? We’re launching Daisy/Brownie Chats to share ideas and ask questions of others sharing the same experiences as you! A Girl Scout staff member will be online, but this is a chance for peer-to-peer support. The chats will be through Zoom the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

Meeting ID: 960 7869 6004
Passcode: 835270
Join Zoom Meeting
 
Summer Camp 2024: Registration Opens Feb. 1
Canoes. Sun. Friends. Campfires. Hikes. Swimming. Adventures. Wildlife. Starry nights. Kayaks. Arrows. Trees. Crafts. Tents. Lake. Memories made.

Camp is calling. Will you answer?

We'll be adding full camp dates and programming details to our website in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, here are some important dates to keep in mind:
  • Feb. 1 - Registration opens for summer camp
  • Feb. 29 - Last day to register AND receive the Early Bird Discount of $100 off your chosen camp program
  • Apr. 3 - Last day to submit an application for a summer camp scholarship
We're also hiring for summer camp!
Work for Us
Day Camp at Camp Wildwood
Girl Scout Day Camp will be returning in Summer 2024 to Camp Wildwood! Registration opens Feb. 1; stay tuned for more details.
 
• Dec. 9: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas at Barter Theatre - Abingdon, VA
• Dec. 11: Movement Monday, DBJ - Knoxville
• Dec. 12: Alt Arts: Resin Works – Johnson City
• Dec. 13: Craft Club (Stitching) - Knoxville
• Dec. 14: Taylor Swift Eras (Girl Scouts' Version) - Knoxville
• Dec. 16: Honoring Our Revolutionary Veterans (Veterans Heritage Site and Wreaths Across America) - Knoxville
• Dec. 16: Honoring Our Revolutionary Veterans (Veterans Heritage Site and Wreaths Across America) - VIRTUAL
• Dec. 16: Holidays Around the World - Knoxville
• Jan. 3: Journey in a Day: Think Like a Programmer C/S/A - Johnson City area
• Jan. 6: Pysanky Egg Workshop - Knoxville
• Jan 6: Junior Detective Badge Workshop - Johnson City
• Jan. 6: TikTok Cookie Drop – Johnson City area
• Jan. 8: Movement Monday, DBJ - Knoxville
• Jan. 9: Gold Award Interviews - Johnson City
• Jan. 13: Outdoor Artwork Badge Workshop, CSA - Camp Tanasi
• Jan. 13: Step Outside Saturday, DBJ - Camp Tanasi
• Jan 13: Girl Scout Day with ETSU Exercise is Medicine - Johnson City
• Jan. 17: Craft Club (Watercolors) - Knoxville
• Jan. 18: Dolly Parton's Birthday Bash - Johnson City
• Jan. 19: Dolly Parton's Birthday Bash - Knoxville
• Jan. 20: Beyond a Brick: Daisy/Brownie Robotic Badge Workshop - Johnson City
Mark Your Calendar: Reach for the Peaks 2024
Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians invites all Girl Scouts and friends to join our fourth annual Reach for the Peaks! RFTP is an event where participants can hike on their terms AND support their local Girl Scouts. Participants can hike the highest peaks or just around their neighborhood, accomplish 3.12 (our birthday!) miles, or set their own distance goal. Hikers can hike individually or go as a group.

Our 2024 Reach for the Peaks will take place over two weeks, March 2-17. We'll share more details as the time approaches, so keep an eye on your inbox and on our social media channels.
 
Joyce Maienschein Leadership Grant
Cadettes, Seniors, or Ambassadors who are working on a community service, take action project, or High Award can apply for a Joyce Maienschein Leadership Grant to help make their dream a reality. Not only can the girls receive funding for up to $500, but they gain life skills like writing, budgeting, organization, and teamwork. It's a win-win! 
Apply
 
Easy Way to Support GSCSA
Register your Kroger Plus Card and the purchases you make will benefit us every time you swipe it. Just search for Girl Scout Council of the Southern App. Inc.
learn more
 
Be Seen in Your Community
Members of Service Unit 407 held its annual “Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party” where 42 boxes were packed full of fun gifts, toys, school supplies, and personal care items to send to children living in extreme poverty around the world. The girls who participated loved doing an act of service!

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).
 
Upcoming Events
Now – Dec. 23: Christmas in the Village (Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center) - Townsend, TN
Dec. 10: Girl Scout Day with Women's Basketball Hall of Fame - Knoxville
Dec. 10: Girl Scout Day with Lady Vols Basketball - Knoxville
Dec. 11: New Volunteer Orientation Online
Dec. 11: Cadette New Cuisines Badge Workshop - Chattanooga
Dec. 11: Girl Program Mentor Training Knoxville
Dec. 11: Movement Monday Daisy/Brownie/Junior Knoxville
Dec. 12: Alt Arts: Resin Works - Johnson City
Dec. 12: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Dec. 13: Senior/Ambassador Hangout - Knoxville
Dec. 13: Craft Club (Stitching) - Knoxville
Dec. 14: Taylor Swift Eras (Girl Scouts' Version) - Knoxville
Dec. 14: Craft Club (Origami) - Chattanooga
Dec. 16: Wreaths Across America Various Locations
Dec. 16: Beyond A Brick: Lego Elf Boot Camp D/B/J/C - Knoxville
Dec. 16: Creating a Musical Glove (Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls) - Maryville
Dec. 16: Honoring Our Revolutionary Veterans (Veterans Heritage Site and Wreaths Across America) - Knoxville
Dec. 16: Honoring Our Revolutionary Veterans (Veterans Heritage Site and Wreaths Across America) - VIRTUAL
Dec. 16: Holidays Around the World - Knoxville
Dec. 20: Senior/Ambassador Hangout - Knoxville
Dec. 21: Junior Journey in an Afternoon - Chattanooga
Dec. 21: Gold Award Interviews - Knoxville
Dec. 23: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - Chattanooga
Jan. 3: Journey in a Day: Think Like a Programmer C/S/A - Johnson City area
Jan. 6: Museum at Daisy's Place - Pysanky Egg Workshop
Jan. 6: Junior Detective Badge Workshop - Johnson City
Jan. 6: TikTok Cookie Drop - Johnson City area
Jan. 8: Young Entrepreneur Badges Workshop - Chattanooga
Jan. 8: Movement Monday Daisy/Brownie/Junior - Knoxville
Jan. 9: Gold Award Interviews - Johnson City
Jan. 9: Gold Award Training - Chattanooga
Jan. 9: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Jan. 10: Bronze Award Training - Chattanooga
Jan. 10: Silver Award Training - Chattanooga
Jan. 13: Beyond a Brick: Daisy/Brownie Robotic Badge Workshop - Knoxville
Jan. 13: Beyond a Brick: Junior/Cadette Robotic Badge Workshop - Knoxville
Jan. 13: Girl Scout Day with ETSU Exercise is Medicine - Johnson City
Jan. 13: Outdoor Art Badge Workshop (CSA) - Camp Tanasi
Jan. 13: Step Outside Saturday for Daisies/Brownies/Juniors at Camp Tanasi

{Please refer to our online Activities Calendar for the most up-to-date event information.}
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