Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest Council
When you're a Girl Scout, the possibilities are endless
Every Girl Scout has their own curiosity, dreams, and talents—so when they come together to decide which of the thousands of Girl Scout activities to try, the sky’s the limit. Whether visiting an animal shelter, camping, hosting a dance-off, or filming a movie—they’re learning to take risks, trust their gut, and team up with others for good.
The secret sauce holding it all together? Joy.
Forever friendship is a powerful thing. It’s what gives Girl Scouts the confidence to be themselves, unapologetically. It’s what makes them feel safe enough to try new things and cheer each other on in tough times. It’s the support that can get them up on tough mornings, help them raise their hand in class, and even climb to the top of a mountain.
Make Friends
It's easy to make new friends as a Girl Scout.
From joining a troop to spending a week at summer camp, Girl Scouts have the chance to meet others from their neighborhood, community, and nearby schools. They may even meet local leaders during a service project!
Have fun
A space to be yourself.
A squad that will cheer you on. A chance to try new things. That’s what being a Girl Scout is all about. Your Girl Scout community is a place to call your own, test your limits, and have a blast.
Find Adventures
No adventure is too big for a Girl Scout.
From discovering new museums to camping at a state park all weekend, there are as many ways to discover adventure as there are Girl Scouts. Go with a buddy or your entire troop and try something new.
Give Back
Make an impact on your community
Restock the local food pantry. Beautify your school’s playground. Lobby for change at a city council meeting. Making the world a better place is all in a day’s work for a Girl Scout. Take it to the next level when you earn the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, or Gold Awards—our highest awards—to make a sustainable impact.
Lead your way
Girl Scouts have endless opportunities to lead
Anyone can tell others what to do. A true leader can make smart decisions, act fairly and responsibly, and let others on the team shine as they work together. Whether it’s running their cookie business or directing a team of volunteers for a Gold Award project.
Earn badges & awards
Learn new skills
Then take those badge skills further with a Leadership Award, Journey Award or a Highest Award. Leadership and Journey awards allow Girl Scouts to show they know how to take action and make a difference in their community. A highest award shows they know how to make sustainable change.
The Case for Girl Scouts
LEAD A GIRL - INVEST IN A GIRL - EMPOWER A GIRL
Based on the 2017 State of Girls Report, a report from the Girl Scout Research Institute, North Carolina is currently ranked 41st in the nation, and South Carolina is 40th, based on national measures of girls’ well-being.
Now more than ever, it is imperative that we invest in girls. As the largest girl-serving organization in the world, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. It is our job to provide them with leadership experiences for discovering the world around them, connecting to supportive adults, and taking action in the world now and in the future. Statistics are not destiny!
Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls are equipped with the skills, passion, and ability to be successful leaders as they recognize a sense of self, learn positive values, become challenge seekers, develop healthy relationships and contribute to the community and beyond. At Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council, we seek to serve every girl, everywhere, regardless of socio-economic or cultural barriers that may exist. We help jumpstart girls' journeys by equipping them with the necessary skills and ability to be impactful leaders. Your support will help girls participate in the premier leadership organization.
As a community, let’s continue to go beyond to improve the state of girls across our footprint.
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