Program Events
We're excited for the 2020-2021 membership year—and with a new year
comes new program events and opportunities!
We are committed
to providing girls opportunities to learn new skills, try new
things, meet new people, and earn Girl Scout awards through
program events while complying with the local and state health
guidelines. In addition to select small-scale, in-person
events, we are preparing a variety of virtual opportunities, many of
which will have guest presenters who are truly the content experts!
All council-sponsored events will be listed on the Events section of the
GSWO website. We are continuing to add events for the fall, so
be sure to visit the website often.
Our 2021
Program Events Guide can be found online! This resource can be
used by troops or families to see all of the potential offerings,
including by community partners and potential spring events. Please
keep in mind that situations are changing daily, so some events listed
may have been altered, postponed, or canceled—double-check MyGS or
with the community partner directly to ensure the event is still
happening as planned.
Frequenty Asked Questions
What is the best way to see what events are happening and when?
All council-sponsored events will be on the Events section of the
GSWO website.
What about the Program Events Guide?
Our 2021
Program Events Guide can be found online! This resource can be
used by troops or families to see all of the potential offerings,
including by community partners and potential spring events. Please
keep in mind that situations are changing daily, so some events listed
may have been altered, postponed, or canceled—double-check MyGS or
with the community partner directly to ensure the event is still
happening as planned.
What about community partner events?
The Program
Events Guide is a great place to see all the opportunities our
partners provide. Please make sure to contact them first to ensure
what programs they are able to offer and when.
Is there a cost for virtual programs?
While some events will be free, many events will have a small
fee, which may include a fun patch, badge, or t-shirt. While we loved
offering free virtual programs this spring, we're excited to return to
small, group events that enable more engagement for attendees.
What if health
guidelines change?
To comply
with local and state health guidelines, all scheduled council,
service unit, and volunteer events are subject to changes. They may
be shifted from in-person to virtual, changed to a larger or outdoor
venue to accomodate two groups operating separately without risk of
exposure, or canceled if they cannot be successfully
reorganized. Girl Scouts who have registered for program partner
events should contact the program provider to ensure that they are
following the current health guidelines.
Resources to Support Virtual Troop and Girl Activities
Check out our Girl Scouts at Home page for free Video and Audio Conferencing and Online
Collaboration Tools you can use to keep troop activities
going, plus tips for conducting a virtual troop meeting.
Virtual Program
Opportunities
This spring, the Program Team went live
twice daily on Facebook!
All of the replays are still availablein the video
section of our Facebook page, so you and your girl can have fun
and earn badges watching our virtual programs.
GSUSA Highest Awards Deadline Extension
Recognizing that many schools, youth activities and community
gatherings have been suspended, and that we are navigating a period of
rapid change,
Girl Scouts is offering a three-month extension from September 30
to December 31 ,
2020, to provide flexibility for Girl Scout Juniors,
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors earning Girl Scouts’ Highest
Awards. This is particularly relevant for 5th grade Juniors, 8th grade
Cadettes, and 12th grade Ambassadors who will bridge to the next
program age level officially on September 30, 2020, and typically
would no longer be eligible to earn the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award, respectively.