Just like so many others, Girl Scout Troop 46136 knew this past cookie season would bring new challenges and new ways to overcome them. Of all the things they discovered though, their new success was the most surprising—and exciting! When the troop faced restrictions on their plans for indoor booth sales, they ventured out….into theContinue reading “Troop Tuesday – June 29, 2021”
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Gold Award Girl Scouts receive GSWPA honors
GSWPA’s annual Awards of Distinction in May celebrated remarkable women in leadership in Pittsburgh, as well as the accomplishments of two incredible Gold Award Girl Scouts who received the honor of Girl Scout Humanitarian and Girl Scout of Distinction. Gold Award Girl Scout Charlotte Menke, a senior at Pine-Richland High School, accepted the award forContinue reading “Gold Award Girl Scouts receive GSWPA honors”
Troop Tuesday – June 22, 2021
Oakmont United Methodist Church had an idea to spruce up their parking lot and Brownie Troop 46690 stepped up to help. The troop held their meetings at the church this year, and the girls were excited to give back as a way to show gratitude for the church’s generosity. The troop worked together to designContinue reading “Troop Tuesday – June 22, 2021”
Troop Tuesday – June 15, 2021
Community service is what Troop 36774 is all about. Over the years, the troop has enjoyed giving back to their community, so it’s always part of their yearly plans. The girls each submit a theme for the focus of their projects for the year—pets, children, or community members in need, for example. The Girl ScoutsContinue reading “Troop Tuesday – June 15, 2021”
Troop Tuesday: National Bridging Week
Service units across our council are preparing for their special Bridging Ceremonies—just like Service Unit 3622 of Fairview, Erie County. Congratulations to all of these troops! All that you’ve done during this Girl Scout level is remarkable, and we’re rooting for you as you start your next level—your next adventure! Troop 36860 Troop Leaders NicoleContinue reading “Troop Tuesday: National Bridging Week”
National Bridging Week: June 5-12
Levelling up in Girl Scouts is a big deal. It’s a moment to honor all your Girl Scout’s accomplishments and celebrate the resilient, bold, and thoughtful girl she’s become. Bridging is a special tradition that marks Girl Scouts’ achievements throughout the years and celebrates their “crossing the bridge” to the next level. It typically involvesContinue reading “National Bridging Week: June 5-12”
Let’s Travel!
Girl Scouts Destinations Explained Girl Scout Destinations are domestic and international travel programs for individual Girl Scouts at the Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador levels. Destinations are for girls who are ready to take travel to the next level and meet new friends while traveling the world. This is a chance for you to step outContinue reading “Let’s Travel!”
Troop Tuesday – April 27, 2021
Girls and volunteers from various troops celebrated Earth Day at Camp Skymeadow this past weekend. Girls learned to reduce, reuse, and recycle. They visited various booths focused on our planet and ways that we can protect it. They celebrated our Earth with fun crafts and activities. The girls made an art project from recycled itemsContinue reading “Troop Tuesday – April 27, 2021”
Thursday THANKS! featuring GSWPA volunteers
When it comes to recognizing the ongoing commitments of GSWPA’s volunteers, we asked our staff who know best—the Volunteer Support Specialists at our council. These staff are in the front row watching our volunteers plan events, offering help whenever it’s needed, and cheering them on. During National Volunteer Month, we will feature highlights from ourContinue reading “Thursday THANKS! featuring GSWPA volunteers”
Troop Tuesday – April 20, 2021
As part of earning their Bronze Award, Girl Scouts Lyla, Gabriella, Natalie, and Ella from GSWPA Troop 52544 made no-sew fleece blankets for dogs at a local animal shelter, South Hills Pet Rescue. The girls began their project by inviting the owner of the animal shelter to join one of their meetings. They asked questionsContinue reading “Troop Tuesday – April 20, 2021”
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