exclusively for leaders and volunteers | | Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia's office and retail shop will be closed November 19, 2022, through November 27, 2022, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 28, 2022. | | Program Event and Activity Guide | |
The deadlines for December activities are coming up soon. Take a look at the events below and make sure you sign up!
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It’s going to happen sooner or later. Join
Girl Scout volunteers and local community members to learn how to stay calm, know your rights and what to do if you are pulled over while operating a vehicle.
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Watch toy dolls come to life in this holiday classic.
Girl Scouts and their families will enjoy a special post-show question & answer session with Company Dancers in the Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center.
Girl Scout Troop Leaders and families can order tickets as a group or on an individual basis through the link above or by calling the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224.
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Hairspray: Thursday,
January 26, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy, follows 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show.
Girl Scouts can use this link to purchase group tickets online for 8 or fewer attendees.
Girl Scouts should contact the Broadway in Richmond office for assistance with a group purchase of 9+: groups@broadwayinrichmond.com or 804-592-3401.
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North Region opportunity
Growing Up Wild: training for
Daisy & Brownie Leaders
Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Ebenezer United Methodist Church
161 Embrey Mill Rd. |Stafford, VA 22554
Cost: $10
Discover what's outside
Connect with nature
Take Action to learn about the outdoors
Leaders will receive a troop copy of the Growing Up WILD guide filled with 126 pages of ideas, activities, fun facts, and the rest you will find in this exciting resource! The Growing Up WILD activities support many of the Daisy and Brownie badges, including the Outdoor Art, Math in Nature, Camping and more.
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For the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program, the Walmart Corporation will require all of its stores to use a new online process for Girl Scout Councils to schedule cookie booth locations. For the 2023 Cookie Program, any troop wanting to schedule a location at Walmart will go through our Cookie Management System, Smart Cookies. We will alert you when those dates become available in Smart Cookies.
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Cookie Training and
Packet Pick-Up
| In Girl Scouts, girls engage in activities that spark curiosity, confidence, and innovation. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the foundation of entrepreneurial experience in Girl Scouts and is an important (and exciting!) part of being a Girl Scout. | |
Research shows that girls are interested in becoming entrepreneurs, developing financially stable futures, and using their skills to make a meaningful impact on the world. As cookie entrepreneurs, they sharpen their business savvy and work as a team to accomplish common goals and solve problems, while building the confidence they need to shine as girls, as young women, and as future leaders. And did we mention fun? They have lots of that along the way, too. Every year, Girl Scouts all over the country use their cookie earnings to have amazing experiences in their communities and beyond.
We ask leaders to participate in cookie training to best prepare to support girls in the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program!
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New Leader training - New Leaders and Troop Cookie Managers with less than 2 years of experience are asked to attend the new leader training. This training will cover the basic operations of the Cookie Program as well as tips for a smooth and successful experience for your girls. Both virtual and in-person new leader trainings will be offered. Link to the virtual trainings is below. No registration is required.
Experienced Leader training - Leaders and Troop Cookie Managers with 2+ years of experience are asked to attend the experienced leader training but are welcome to attend the new leader training if they prefer. This training will offer a fast-paced refresher of the overall Cookie Program and highlight new information. Both virtual and in-person experienced leader training will be offered. Link to the virtual trainings is below. No registration is required.
Cookie Packet Pick up – This is the opportunity to "pick-up" materials and Cookie Program resources. If you choose to attend an in-person training, you will pick up your materials at training. If you attend virtual training, you will be able to pick-up your materials quickly at one of the designated cookie packet pick-up locations. Seven-variety sample packages of cookies will be available for $10 (at packet pick-up) and all troops will receive a complimentary package of the Trefoil Cookie (formerly known as Shortbread). Please be aware the new Raspberry Rally cookie will not be available in the sample pack; this cookie will only be available online.
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Saturday, December 3rd | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cookie packet pick-up
GSCV office lobby | 4900 Augusta Ave | Richmond VA 23230
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Monday - Thursday, December 5th-8th | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cookie packet pick-up
GSCV office lobby | 4900 Augusta Ave | Richmond VA 23230
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Monday, December 5th | 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cookie packet pick-up
Ebenezer United Methodist Church | 161 Embry Mill Rd. |Stafford VA, 22554
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Saturday, December 10th | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cookie packet pick-up
Ron Rosner YMCA parking lot
5700 Smith Station Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407
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2023 Important Cookie Dates
As you plan your troop 2022/2023 membership year, these are the most important cookie dates to assist in your planning.
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The Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia wish you a
Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Stop by and browse some of our holiday fun patches.
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Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia
804-746-0590 • 800-4SCOUT4 toll-free
office hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
shop hours: Monday - Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday | closed
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