Help Her Be Financially Savvy For Life (Even If You Aren’t!)
Your girl is going to need to know how make smart decisions when negotiating pay, budgeting, spending, saving, and investing later in […]
Hello Bonita Owner Teaches Girl Scouts about People Skills
In business, people skills are very important and no one knows that better than salon owner and certified hair colorist Dina Tillman. […]
5 Tips to Help Boost Your Cookie Sales
5 Tips to Help Boost Your Cookie Sales Whether you’re a Girl Scout or a cookie fanatic, you know what time it […]
You Should Know…McKenna Bates
By Carolyn Conte Towson University Hillel’s newest Israel engagement associate, McKenna Bates, is also a Girl Scout. Bates lives in Severn, and though she moved a lot as a kid, considers herself to be from Southern Virginia. Outside of work, Bates, 22, is a Hebrew teacher online for a synagogue in West Virginia and is passionate about environmentalism. What does your Jewish identity mean to you? Originally when we moved to Virginia, I was 7 or 8, and originally I would say, “Hi, […]
Girl Scouts Just Launched Free Virtual Tours of State Parks Across the Country
By Melissa Mills Girl Scouts Loves State Park takes place September 12-13. In addition to the activities GSCM is offering, Parents Magazine printed these offerings from GSUSA in their August issue. Travel plans may be on hold, but your family can still safely “get away”—thanks to the Girl Scouts of the USA. Between new uniforms and a new, breakfast-inspired cookie for 2021, the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) have been busy. Now, the Girl Scouts have outdone themselves yet again. To help kick off their second […]
From Past to Present GSCM Offers New Trailblazer and Mariner Programs
Does exploring the wilderness, climbing through trails and connecting with nature excite you? Maybe you’re more of a water-based activity person and love sailing or swimming. […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
These are unprecedented times. There are no clear and easy answers to the many questions concerning COVID-19. GSCM staff assure you that […]
Rain or Shine Legislative Day Turned Out Fine!
This past Tuesday Girl Scouts from all over Central Maryland enjoyed a day filled with the rich history of the United States […]
No Soliciting Unless You Sell Thin Mints
Selling products to customers can be intimidating if you think about it. You have to come up with a great pitch, approach […]
Girl Scouts Celebrate Gold Award’s 100th Anniversary on Capitol Hill
On June 14, 2016, Girl Scouts from central Maryland joined 108 other Girl Scout councils on Capitol Hill to celebrate the 100th Anniversary […]
Troops from SU 697 have an Alice in Wonderland Mystery Dinner
Troop 10029 hosted a mystery dinner with an Alice in Wonderland theme on Friday, May 20th. Girls from Service Unit 697 were […]
Volunteers Honored with Scholarships in their Name
Community #86 decided to honor members who have passed by gifting scholarships in their name to graduating high school seniors. The volunteers […]
GSCM Girl Scouts Learn About Emergency Preparedness
The Barclay Elementary Daisy and Brownie Troops took a field trip to Johns Hopkins University on Monday, May 16th. The Girl Scouts […]
Girl Scout Troops Plan a Park Clean-up Day
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, Girl Scouts from 6 troops and their families went to Sandy Point State Park in Arnold, MD […]
Troop 21215 Celebrates Earth Day in April
Troop 21215 spent their meeting talking about and preparing for earth day! They made flowered headbands, seed bombs, and bird feeders. The […]
Can a Girl Inspire a Generation of Outdoors Women?
What can I do? I’m just a girl. Have you ever asked yourself that question or heard others say that of themselves? […]
Troop 21215’s Service Project
Troop 21215 had so many great ideas on how to help their community for a service project this year, it was hard […]
What the CEO of Girl Scouts Has to Say to Oscar Host Chris Rock
And the Hollywood elite who donated Well, it’s official. Girl Scouts has gone Hollywood — in the best way possible. During the […]
Girl Scouts testify in Favor of Police Canine Protection Bill
A handful of Severna Park Girl Scouts testified in front of state lawmakers this week in favor of legislation that would require […]
Girl Scouts hosts First Lego League Qualifier Challenge
On January 31, 2016, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (GSCM), hosted a First Lego League Qualifier Competition, Trash Trek, at its Seton […]
Local Scout Troop Creates “Girl Power” Design For Festival Of Trees
Sometimes, decorating for the holidays with the help of a kid can be more trouble than a parent can handle, but several […]
Holidays Made Happier with New Van
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (GSCM), after months of fundraising efforts, received a sizable contribution from the Wheeler Foundation that has allowed […]
Women in STEAM Festival Wrap-Up
On November 14th, over 100 girls and their parents flooded the halls of GSCM’s Urban Program and STEM Center for the first […]
Girl Scout Gold Award Turn 100!
Over the course of the last century, millions of Girl Scout alumnae have positively impacted their communities and the world with their creative, […]
Make a Blanket (or blanket square) for Nelson Mandela Day
In 2009 The United Nations declared July 18th as an international day of service in honor of Nelson Mandela. Mandela, who gave […]
GSCM Girl Scout to Compete in 2015 Miss American Preteen Pageant
This November, Girl Scout Cadette Taelor Ann Ray will represent the Eastern Shore in the 2015 Miss American Preteen Pageant. In addition to […]
Girl Scout Invents Natural Produce Preserver
Kavita Shukla, inventor and founder of Fresh Paper, a natural remedy used to keep produce fresh, is in the running to win […]
Girl Scout Honored for her Leadership Skills
Summerleigh “Summer” Geimer is warm, fun and bright, just like her name suggests, but the 17-year-old senior at Annapolis High School also […]
Girl Scouts Achieve their Bronze Award by Building a Friendship Bench to Help Others
Simran Kalia said that when she started first grade as a new student at Thunder Hill Elementary School, she felt lonely. “Everyone […]
On My Honor…Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout
By Domonique Jenkins We started our meeting as usual, with an opening circle. Yet this one was different; it was bittersweet. “On […]
Glen Burnie Girl Scout Earns Her Silver Award
10:00What would you expect a Girl Scout, who wants to be a teacher, to choose as a community service project to earn […]
Portrait in Leadership
The Girl Scout Cadette was excited, yet poised, as she entered the office of her congresswoman, Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md). Deep in […]
National S’mores Day
WOW, what a fun day it was! Ten girls from four regional Girl Scout Councils were invited to attend the Hyatt Regency […]
Service Unit 657 Gets CPR Certified
Service Unit 657 took advantage of Howard County Fire and Rescue’s free CPR class last week. They were able to get 20 […]
Getting Girls Outdoors
Girl Scouts has a long history of getting girls outside. But girls in the United States today are getting outside less as […]
Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Troops Go Camping
On a warm June morning at Camp Whippoorwill, 11 Girls Scouts enjoyed canoeing on the Magothy River, most for the very first […]
Our Outdoor Day at Camp Ilchester
Troop 21215 used June to get outdoors and spent a great evening at Camp Ilchester! Fifteen girls were able to join in on the […]
GSCM is Making Financial Literacy a Priority
The following article is from The Baltimore Sun and can be viewed online here. In between pool time and play time, Girl […]
Girl Scouts Participate in Q&A Panel at Alumnae Event
On May 14, 2015, Girl Scouts Roxine, Nora, Jenna, Holland, Morgan, and Tien participated in the Stay Connected alumnae event. The girls […]
GSCM Troop 124 Attends the 26th annual National Service Learning Conference
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Troop 124 of Jarrettsville recently attended the 2015 More Powerful Together 26th annual National Service Learning Conference. Troop […]
We want to hear from YOU!
Tell us about your experience with Girl Scouts this year! This spring, Girl Scouts of the USA is introducing a new survey […]
Carly Shares her Distinguished Women Shadow Day Experience
The following was excerpted from Carly Wood’s speech at the Distinguished Women’s Award Celebration. Hello, my name is Carly Wood and I […]
Erin Shares her Distinguished Women Shadow Day Experience
The following was excerpted from Erin Shoul’s speech at the Distinguished Women’s Award Celebration. I had the absolute privilege of shadowing with […]
Roxine Shares her Distinguished Women Shadow Day Experience
The following was excerpted from Roxine Chambers’ speech at the Distinguished Women’s Award Celebration. My name is Roxine Chambers, and I have […]
Emily Shares her Distinguished Women Shadow Day Experience
The following was excerpted from Emily Ingall’s speech at the Distinguished Women’s Award Celebration. After being in Girl Scouts for twelve years, […]
Autumn Shares her Distinguished Women Shadow Day Experience
The following was excerpted from Autumn Johnson’s speech at the Distinguished Women’s Award Celebration. My experience was extra special because I spent […]
Girl Scouts are Beautiful – Inside & Out Event
GSCM volunteer Tiffanny Cianci is inviting Girl Scouts –Brownies through Ambassadors–to realize their unique beauty at a special event taking place May 23rd, at […]
Writing Pros
Have you ever thought about writing a really exciting short-story, mystery novel or page-turning best-seller? Two local Girl Scouts recently collaborated to […]
New Events Added!
Some new events have been created that aren’t in the GS411! Check ’em out! Design Day with Ayers Saint Gross Saturday, May […]
Don’t Miss The GSCM Jamboree!
Head to Camp Conowingo and join Girl Scouts from all over central Maryland for our 10th annual weekend of fun and adventure. […]
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