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Girl Scout Anna’s wildflower meadow and other improvements made an impact.
Girl Scout Page started a mental wellness club for students at her high school.
Girl Scout Kinsley worked with NAMI to revitalize a Virginia Beach parklet.
Girl Scout Brielle created an outdoor venue to help church members reconnect.
Girl Scout Ash wanted to help shelter animals and increase adoption rates.
Troop 723 collected over $1200 in donated items for Currituck Animal Shelter.
Girl Scout Jasmine held an event and wrote a children’s book about recycling.
Girl Scout Juniors Ella and Grace collected gently-used items for families.
Girl Scout Naomi collected supply donations for Princess Anne Middle School.
Girl Scout Mary of Troop 1445 renewed the community garden at St. Bede’s Church.
Girl Scout Ambassador Sydney helped bluebirds at Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Girl Scout Kiara of Troop 1445 created a display about litter for Camp Skimino.
Girl Scout Ambassador Lauren’s after-school resources help at-risk students.
Girl Scout Ambassador Riley’s multi-faceted approach supported women in need.
Girl Scout Aliya created discreet kits for teens to help address period poverty.
Girl Scout Ambassador Morgan built learning gardens for St. Mary’s Home.
Girl Scout Ambassador Katie shared her love of geocaching at Chesapeake parks.
Girl Scout Ambassador Victoria created a literacy box for Shawboro Elementary.
Troop 1041 made some great outdoor improvements to Bluebird Gap Farm.
Troop 522 collected donations and built shelters to help local wildlife.
Troop 671 worked to provide resources to help local wildlife.
Girl Scout Ambassador Caitlin hosted lacrosse clinics for military kids at LAFB.
Girl Scout Ambassador Natalie created a patch program focused on heart health.
Troop 216 wanted to help kids at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.
Girl Scout Grace built bat boxes for her Silver Award project.
Lynnhaven Shores Service Unit 250 donated $10,000 to GSCCC!
Girl Scouts in Troop 1014 wanted to help the Virginia Enmeier Program Center.
Girl Scouts spent a day with the Blazing Blue Herons canoe team at Burke’s Mill.
We celebrated Girl Scouts Birthday with a new pond aeration system at camp!
We had fun exploring the outdoors at Jockey’s Ridge and Machicomoco State Parks.
Troop 1018 made some needed improvements to Camp Burke’s Mill Pond.
This special camp session included hiking part of the Appalachian Trail.
These girls slept under the stars on the beach at False Cape State Park.
Girl Scouts spent a week with first responders at Norfolk Fire and Rescue.
Jeanette makes being a volunteer, a military leader, and a mom look effortless.
GSCCC volunteers were honored at our “Shine Bright!” awards event on April 22.
GSCCC staff member’s unique history of volunteering overseas with Girl Scouts.
Judy has enjoyed leading a multi-level troop for more than a decade.
A founder of the Cookie Classic Run who still serves on the committee today.
Known as the “travel queen” of GSCCC, this go-getter wears many hats.
Past board member continues to volunteer and support GSCCC every year.
A volunteer since 2010, Kevin Wilkinson is man enough to be a Girl Scout!
US Navy Sailors of PCU JOHN F. KENNEDY help with updates at Camp Skimino.
Amy Gary, Town Shores Service Unit, and two Cadettes answered a cookie SOS!
This Lifetime Girl Scout is following in her mother’s footsteps as Troop Leader.
Girl Scouts took a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA’s Langley Research Center.
Students at a local elementary benefit from GSCCC’s Community Troop Program.
Girl Scouts from Norfolk, VA traveled to our nation’s capital.
Girl Scouts took a guided tour of Norfolk Botanical Garden, earning patches.
Homeschooled Girl Scouts get balanced curriculum and community connection.
Students at a local elementary enjoy GSCCC’s Community Troop Program.
Fondly remembered “First Class” Girl Scout alum and longtime GSCCC staff member.
Classical announcer and content producer for WHRO FM loved being a Girl Scout.
A loving look back and celebration of the life of a truly dedicated Girl Scout.
Girl Scout alum and GSCCC board member always answers the call to give back.
From Gold Award Girl Scout to postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Rice is a proud alum!
For Women’s History Month, a look at the life of a trailblazing Girl Scout alum.
Jay pioneered many firsts for African Americans in Girl Scouts.
This lifetime Girl Scout loved attending National Girl Scout Conventions.
This Girl Scout alum and GSCCC board member is Chair of the DEI subcommittee.
Georgie “Buck” Harris left a lasting legacy to Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast.
This GSCCC board member and Girl Scout alum works to advance DEI.
Girl Scout alum and Juliette Gordon Low Society member has many fond memories.
Girl Scout alum and owner of Latitude Climbing + Fitness gives back to GSCCC.
Award-winning author, owner of Blue Dragon Publishing, and a GSCCC board member.
Kimberly shared tips for a well-balanced life at at the GSCCC Volunteer Kickoff.
The co-founder, publisher and editor of VA Peninsula Media is a proud alum.
Girl Scouts celebrated National Women’s History Month at an open mic night.
This Lifetime Girl Scout is still finding ways to stay connected to GSCCC.
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