Mental health problems can affect many areas of students’ lives, reducing their quality of life, academic achievement, physical health, and relationship satisfaction. Seventeen-year-old Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, Edyn Stepler, recognized the severity of this situation and was inspired to take action by creating the campaign and art project, Walkway of Wisdom. “The aim of … Continue reading Walkway of Wisdom – Edyn Stepler
Art is a therapeutic activity that is important to the health of all, but Gold Award Girl Scout, Lauren Watmore, recognized that there were few opportunities for seniors to showcase their work. Inspired by her grandmother who started painting in her 70’s, Lauren created The Golden Renaissance, an online art gallery for senior citizens to … Continue reading THE GOLDEN RENAISSANCE – LAUREN WATMORE
November is upon us! As the cooler weather settles in, and the pumpkin spiced beverages make their return, you may want to think twice before accepting a plastic straw. This year we’re celebrating the fifth annual “No Straw November” by saying “no thanks” to straws. The “No Straw November” movement was started by Girl Scouts … Continue reading NO STRAW NOVEMBER
KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR THE RIGHT WAY! Ready, set, go! The Fall Product Program sale is underway as of September 24, 2021! Before the long-anticipated cookie season arrives, Girl Scouts first partake in an annual fall program to earn troop startup funds for the new membership year! The Fall Product Program gives troops and … Continue reading FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM
When Ariella Hirsch was selling Girl Scout Cookies outside of a local grocery store, she noticed a man in a wheelchair carrying his plastic grocery bags clenched in his teeth as he wheeled to his car. She wondered how uncomfortable that must be and thought that there must be a better solution for people who … Continue reading Helping Hands for Veterans – Ariella Hirsch
While music is a great way to help people gain confidence and express themselves, Katie Wu recognized that not everyone has the opportunity to learn a new instrument due to cost and lack of resources. In the middle of a pandemic, Katie found a way to provide kids who might not usually have the opportunity … Continue reading Let the Music Speak! – Katie Wu
Girl Scout volunteers know the way to our hearts. They pick us up when we’re feeling down, encourage us to try new things, and cheer us on through every new challenge. When we think about all of the time and efforts our volunteers give to us, we stop and wonder – what can we do … Continue reading Ways to Thank Your Girl Scout Volunteer
It has been a long year of Zoom calls and indoor activities. While our extra time at home allowed us to get incredibly creative with new ways to stay busy, the call to explore the outdoors has never been greater. To allow more Girl Scouts to connect with their surroundings and engage in outdoor education, … Continue reading What’s New at Camp Arnaz?
Cecilie Rasmussen Now more than ever, it’s important to wear face masks to protect ourselves and those around us. But when those masks aren’t disposed of properly, they can do serious damage to our environment and the animals that inhabit it. On the other hand, not everyone can afford to buy pricey new reusable face … Continue reading Covid-19 Eco-Friendly Face Masks and Virtual Class – Cecilie Rasmussen
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