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It's time to renew your Girl Scout memberships! Early Bird has begun and goes until May 17th.

This is a time to renew your troop Girl Scout memberships while earning incentives and planning for a wonderful year ahead. Remember that troop funds can be used to purchase your 2024-2025 Girl Scout memberships.

Check out all the exciting incentives we've got for girls, troops, and service units.

Incentives for girls:

• Every girl who renews during Early Bird will receive a 2025 Early Bird patch.

• Each girl’s family will receive a one-time-use 10% discount to the GSCV Shop.

Incentives for troops:

• Two leaders per troop who renew will receive a one-time-use 15% discount to the GSCV Shop.

• All troops that renew 75% or more of their girls (at least 5 girls and 2 adults) will receive a $25 voucher for a Program Event or Activity hosted by GSCV for Membership Year 2025 (list of options will be provided).

• Weekly drawings for prizes will be held on Fridays from April 19th-May 10th for troops that have renewed at least 75% of their girls and two adults (one troop wins each week). Prizes include a Tie-Dye Kit & Cookie-themed hoodies for the troop leaders; a troop experience at Camp Pamunkey; and a Camping Survival Kit.

Incentives for service units:

• Service units receive $1.25 per girl who renews during Early Bird.

• Service units that renew 75% or more of their girl memberships will receive a parade banner.

*Discounts cannot be combined.



Girl Scout Summer Camp kicks off Friday, June 7, 2024!

We've got a summer filled with sessions for every Girl Scout level. Whether your Girl Scout is a first-time camper who wants a Little Bit 'o Camp or a resident camp regular, we're excited to welcome her to Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp for a summer she'll never forget.

Check out our full Summer Camp 2024 book for a detailed list of camp sessions, summer camp FAQs, instructions on how to register, and hear from "Almond", our Summer Camp Director.

Girl Scout Camp at a Glance

Check out our quick and easy guide to planning your Summer of Fun at Girl Scout Camp. We've got something for all grade levels, and your family, too!

Bring a Buddy to Girl Scout Camp!

Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem!

We understand that sometimes, having a bestie by your side makes camp memories that much sweeter. That's why we're welcoming ALL GIRLS to Girl Scout camp, even if they're not a registered member!

If a girl is not a registered Girl Scout, add $35 to your registration. It’s that easy!

We can't wait to see your Girl Scout--and her crew--at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp this summer!

Girl Scout Camp Roll Call: We Want to Hear from You!

Important Camp Staff Update

Josh Swatzell, our Outdoor and Property Manager, is moving to Minnesota with his family for an exciting new chapter in their life.

Josh has agreed to work with us during a brief transition period; however, effective immediately, he will not be the point of contact for troop camping and resident camp. 

To get the quickest and most up-to-date information, the council contacts are as follows:

Service Unit/Troop Camping (with confirmed reservations) planning and questions

Anne Dupuis, Summer Camp Director

• Email: adupuis@comgirlscouts.org
• Phone: (804) 746-0590 Ext. 150

Summer Resident Camp questions

Anne Dupuis, Summer Camp Director

• Email: adupuis@comgirlscouts.org
• Phone: (804) 746-0590 Ext. 150

Service Unit/Troop Camping Reservations (once the 2024-25 dates are released)

Kathleen Sestak, Senior Director of Member Services

• Email: ksestak@comgirlscouts.org
• Phone: (804) 746-0590 Ext. 388

Summer Resident Camp registration is through MyEvents.

Girl Scouts Supports our Military Troops

Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia donated over 1,500 cases of cookies to the USO to be shared among multiple sites serving the military and their families. Thank you to Jackie Johnson, Amari R. (Troop 147), and Kai T. (Troop 714) for representing the Girl Scouts.

The bulk of our cookie rewards are expected in the next couple of weeks. They will be sent to your local Service Unit Product Program Manager for distribution to troops.

For higher level rewards:

• Emails have been sent to girls’ families who earned the Night at the Diamond asking them to RSVP. The deadline to RSVP for the Fredericksburg Nat’s game has passed but there is still time to RSVP for the Flying Squirrels game on May 31.

• Emails have been sent to girls who earned the American Girl Doll (girls have choice between 4 dolls).

• Emails have been sent to girls who earned the Stellar Seller reward asking them to RSVP.

• Emails have been sent to girls who earned the Camp Session asking them to coordinate with the Help Desk their choice of session.

• Pathway Passes will be printed and mailed next week. If a girl wants to apply it to camp registration, she can contact our Help Desk and we can get that processed even before she receives the pass.

If your girl should have received one of these emails and didn’t, please check your spam folder or contact our Help Desk at gshelper@comgirlscouts.org or by calling 804-746-0590 ext. 316.

If anyone needs clarification on rewards earned, we recommend using the reports in Smart Cookies. Using the current reports, click on Rewards then Recognition Order Summary by Troop or Recognition Order Summary by Girl.

Congratulations to the following troops on winning a pizza party for hosting cookie booths on selected dates.

• Troop 102 of the James River Service Unit
• Troop 198 of the Clover Trails Service Unit
• Troop 252 of the Bermuda Heights Service Unit
• Troop 1102 of the Indian Rivers Service Unit
• Troop 3805 of the Mecklenburg Service Unit

Girl Scout Night at the Diamond

Girls not attending the baseball games as a cookie reward or families who want to attend are welcome to purchase tickets on their own.

Richmond Flying Squirrels Girl Scout Night: May 31st

Richmond Flying Squirrels May 31st tickets are $13 per person. Girls who earned the Night at the Diamond reward through cookies will receive admission for two. The ticket also includes participation in the pre-game parade and a patch for registered Girl Scouts.

New this year: Girls and families attending the game at the Flying Squirrels will be invited to stay for a post-game kid-friendly movie with Kona Ice included. 



T.R.E.K. Weekend Feature

Are you ready for Training, Relaxing, getting Energized for the upcoming troop year, and re-Kindling friendships with your Girl Scout sisters? If so, then join us for this year’s T.R.E.K. leader’s weekend on September 27th and 28th at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp. You will have the opportunity to network around the campfire or in the dining hall with excellent food prepared by one of the TREK committee volunteers. In addition, there will be a variety of classes to choose from that may provide a new hobby for you or to share with your girls. Watch this space for other possible courses.

Registration coming soon! Watch S'more News.

Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia

804-746-0590 • 800-4SCOUT4 toll-free

gshelper@comgirlscouts.org • www.comgirlscouts.org

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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