Our Stories
Highest Awards
Gold Award: Bells Mill Park
Girl Scout Anna’s wildflower meadow and other improvements made an impact.
Gold Award: Mental Health Help
Girl Scout Page started a mental wellness club for students at her high school.
Silver Award: Mental Health Rocks
Girl Scout Kinsley worked with NAMI to revitalize a Virginia Beach parklet.
Gold Award: Backyard Recreation Area
Girl Scout Brielle created an outdoor venue to help church members reconnect.
Gold Award: Adogable!
Girl Scout Ash wanted to help shelter animals and increase adoption rates.
Bronze Award: Shelter Donation Drive
Troop 723 collected over $1200 in donated items for Currituck Animal Shelter.
Gold Award: R.E.A.D. Recycling
Girl Scout Jasmine held an event and wrote a children’s book about recycling.
Bronze Award: Military Clothing Swap
Girl Scout Juniors Ella and Grace collected gently-used items for families.
Silver Award: Teacher Supply Drive
Girl Scout Naomi collected supply donations for Princess Anne Middle School.
Silver Award: Garden for Giving
Girl Scout Mary of Troop 1445 renewed the community garden at St. Bede’s Church.
Gold Award: Bluebird Box Project
Girl Scout Ambassador Sydney helped bluebirds at Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Silver Award: How Long til it’s Gone
Girl Scout Kiara of Troop 1445 created a display about litter for Camp Skimino.
Gold Award: Kids Korner
Girl Scout Ambassador Lauren’s after-school resources help at-risk students.
Gold Award: Period Power
Girl Scout Ambassador Riley’s multi-faceted approach supported women in need.
Silver Award: Emergency Period Bags
Girl Scout Aliya created discreet kits for teens to help address period poverty.
Gold Award: The Ability Garden
Girl Scout Ambassador Morgan built learning gardens for St. Mary’s Home.
Gold Award: Girls in the Outdoors
Girl Scout Ambassador Katie shared her love of geocaching at Chesapeake parks.
Gold Award: ‘FUN’damental Library
Girl Scout Ambassador Victoria created a literacy box for Shawboro Elementary.
Bronze Award: Recycle Garden
Troop 1041 made some great outdoor improvements to Bluebird Gap Farm.
Bronze Award: Saving Native Wildlife
Troop 522 collected donations and built shelters to help local wildlife.
Bronze Award: Wildlife Refuge
Troop 671 worked to provide resources to help local wildlife.
Gold Award: Cait’s Lacrosse Clinic
Girl Scout Ambassador Caitlin hosted lacrosse clinics for military kids at LAFB.
Gold Award: Steps to a Healthy Heart
Girl Scout Ambassador Natalie created a patch program focused on heart health.
Bronze Award: Kits for Kids
Troop 216 wanted to help kids at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.
Silver Award: Bat Box Building
Girl Scout Grace built bat boxes for her Silver Award project.
Camps and Outdoor Adventures
SU 250 Raised Funds for Camp Skimino
Lynnhaven Shores Service Unit 250 donated $10,000 to GSCCC!
Troop Makes Donation to Camp Skimino
Girl Scouts in Troop 1014 wanted to help the Virginia Enmeier Program Center.
Another Beautiful Day at the Pond
Girl Scouts spent a day with the Blazing Blue Herons canoe team at Burke’s Mill.
Camp Skimino Celebration
We celebrated Girl Scouts Birthday with a new pond aeration system at camp!
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend
We had fun exploring the outdoors at Jockey’s Ridge and Machicomoco State Parks.
Making Camp a Better Place
Troop 1018 made some needed improvements to Camp Burke’s Mill Pond.
Girl Scouts Take a Shenandoah Trek
This special camp session included hiking part of the Appalachian Trail.
Girl Scouts Camp Out at False Cape
These girls slept under the stars on the beach at False Cape State Park.
Serious Fun at Camp Fury Norfolk
Girl Scouts spent a week with first responders at Norfolk Fire and Rescue.
Our Volunteers
Military Spotlight: Jeanette Rincon
Jeanette makes being a volunteer, a military leader, and a mom look effortless.
Adult Awards Celebration
GSCCC volunteers were honored at our “Shine Bright!” awards event on April 22.
Military Spotlight: Angie Bright
GSCCC staff member’s unique history of volunteering overseas with Girl Scouts.
Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Lorenson
Judy has enjoyed leading a multi-level troop for more than a decade.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jill Lewis
A founder of the Cookie Classic Run who still serves on the committee today.
Volunteer Spotlight: Eileen Livick
Known as the “travel queen” of GSCCC, this go-getter wears many hats.
Donor Spotlight: Catherine McGill
Past board member continues to volunteer and support GSCCC every year.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kevin Wilkinson
A volunteer since 2010, Kevin Wilkinson is man enough to be a Girl Scout!
Volunteer Spotlight: Navy Sailors
US Navy Sailors of PCU JOHN F. KENNEDY help with updates at Camp Skimino.
Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Gary
Amy Gary, Town Shores Service Unit, and two Cadettes answered a cookie SOS!
Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Byrd
This Lifetime Girl Scout is following in her mother’s footsteps as Troop Leader.
Spotlight on Education
NASA Opens the Door to Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts took a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA’s Langley Research Center.
Meet Troop 5109, Brighton Elementary
Students at a local elementary benefit from GSCCC’s Community Troop Program.
Troop 396 goes to Washington
Girl Scouts from Norfolk, VA traveled to our nation’s capital.
Girl Scouts Visit Botanical Garden
Girl Scouts took a guided tour of Norfolk Botanical Garden, earning patches.
Girl Scouts Bridges Fun and Learning
Homeschooled Girl Scouts get balanced curriculum and community connection.
Community Troop at St. Helena
Students at a local elementary enjoy GSCCC’s Community Troop Program.
Alum Spotlights
Honoring Alum Jeri Davenport
Fondly remembered “First Class” Girl Scout alum and longtime GSCCC staff member.
Alum Spotlight: Rebecca Weinstein
Classical announcer and content producer for WHRO FM loved being a Girl Scout.
Honoring Alum Elisabeth Seyller
A loving look back and celebration of the life of a truly dedicated Girl Scout.
Meet Amy Coyne
Girl Scout alum and GSCCC board member always answers the call to give back.
Alum Spotlight: Dr. Marissa Rice
From Gold Award Girl Scout to postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Rice is a proud alum!
Honoring Dr. Sandra DeLoatch
For Women’s History Month, a look at the life of a trailblazing Girl Scout alum.
Alum Spotlight: Janice “Jay” Johnson
Jay pioneered many firsts for African Americans in Girl Scouts.
Alum Spotlight: Dina Crewe
This lifetime Girl Scout loved attending National Girl Scout Conventions.
Meet Carletta Waddler
This Girl Scout alum and GSCCC board member is Chair of the DEI subcommittee.
The Buck Harris Award
Georgie “Buck” Harris left a lasting legacy to Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast.
Meet Ivana Marshall
This GSCCC board member and Girl Scout alum works to advance DEI.
Donor Spotlight: Lila Davis
Girl Scout alum and Juliette Gordon Low Society member has many fond memories.
Donor Spotlight: Marisa Beck
Girl Scout alum and owner of Latitude Climbing + Fitness gives back to GSCCC.
Meet Dawn Brotherton
Award-winning author, owner of Blue Dragon Publishing, and a GSCCC board member.
Alum Spotlight: Kimberly Frazier
Kimberly shared tips for a well-balanced life at at the GSCCC Volunteer Kickoff.
Alum Spotlight: Susan S. Acker
The co-founder, publisher and editor of VA Peninsula Media is a proud alum.
Storytelling and Art Event
Girl Scouts celebrated National Women’s History Month at an open mic night.
Alum Spotlight: Camille Birdsong
This Lifetime Girl Scout is still finding ways to stay connected to GSCCC.
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