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The GSCV Shop will be closed on Saturday, April 27, 2024 for the Annual Meeting.

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:

• Four troops that renew 100% of their memberships (at least 5 girls and 2 adults) by April 21st will receive a one-time-use 50% discount to the GSCV Shop. A drawing to determine the four winning troops will be held on April 22nd.

• 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 Slime-Making STEM kit; 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.

Session Spotlight: Pamunkey Pals

This mini session is perfect for any camper looking for a little taste of camp. Whether it’s her first summer at camp or she's a regular visitor, this session will pack in a lot of fun into a short week.

Campers will explore the lake, archery, arts and crafts, the pool, and so much more while surrounded by nature and the beauty of camp. 

Date & Time: Sun, Jun 30, 1:00 PM EST - Tue, Jul 02, 2:30 PM EST

Level: For Girls Entering Grades 1-8

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.

Thank you to Chesterfield County for Supporting Girl Entrepreneurs through the

Girl Scout Cookie Program!

Pictured: Natalie D., Troop 3690; Haley D., Troop 558; Lily M., Troop 558; and Chesterfield County Administrator, Dr. Joseph Casey. 

Girls who earn entrance to these events should get them on the calendar now!

Girls who sell 500 packages or more will receive admission for two to the Night at the Diamond date of their choice and a $25 Pathway Pass.

• Night at the Diamond in Fredericksburg: Thursday, May 2nd
• Night at the Diamond in Richmond: Friday, May 31st

Girls who sell 750 packages or more will be invited to bring the entire family to the Stellar Seller celebration at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp on Sunday, June 9th. 

Girls who earn admission to Stellar Seller will receive an email invitation with the ability to RSVP in April.

Please be aware that girls who sell at least 1,250 packages who select the Build-a-Bear reward will have that experience on June 9th at the Stellar Seller event.

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.

Parents and caregivers of the "Night at the Diamond" cookie reward (selling over 500 packages of cookies) should be on the lookout for an email in April asking them to select the game they wish to attend.

Fredericksburg Nats: May 2nd     

Tickets are $14.84 and include participation in the pre-game parade and a patch for registered Girl Scouts. Girls who earned the "Night at the Diamond" reward through cookies will receive admission for two.

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. 



Girl Scout Night at the FredNats

Join us on Thursday, May 2^nd for the Girl Scout Parade! The game begins at 7:05 P.M.

T.R.E.K. Weekend Feature

Join us for this year’s T.R.E.K weekend, where Troop leaders can Relax and Enjoy while gaining Knowledge for themselves and their troop. Save the date, Sept. 27 & 28,  and join us for exciting Girl Scout leader-focused workshops, networking around the campfire and a chance to explore Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp.  The Volunteer T.R.E.K. Committee is busy setting up classes that will not only increase your skills, but will be something to share with your troop. For those who hesitate when they need to tie a knot, we are offering two useful and fun knot classes. You learn basic knots and then practice them to make friendship bracelets from colorful string, or if plastic gimp knots have always been a challenge, then learn how to create keychains and other items. If knots are not your thing, watch this space for other classes that are being lined up. 

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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