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Introduce girls to new experiences that show them they're capable of more than they ever imagined. Whether you can give a day, a few weeks, or the whole year, it all starts with you. Be the role model she’ll always remember.
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You don't want to miss this annual festival!
Get ready to have a spook-tacular time at Camp Creepy held at Camp Redwing, Hawthorne Ridge, and Conshatawba this October! Enjoy Halloween-themed games, crafts, and activity stations, created and staffed by sister Girl Scouts.
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Stay Patched In this Month
Don't miss any information on all of the events and opportunites happening in our council in September! From tools for troop leaders, Camp Creepy, and our first-ever GSWPA Spirit Week, this month's edition of Patched In is jam-packed with things you'll want to know.
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GIRL SCOUTS: FOR HER, BY HER
In a world full of boys’ clubs, Girl Scouts gives her one of her own. Here she is never a co-star, always the lead. Our one-of-a-kind programing and all-girl, girl-led environment is the single best place for her to learn, grow, and thrive. It’s been proven time and again. Learn more about the Girl Scout Difference.
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Learn more about what it takes to "go Gold"
Aiming to earn the highest award in Girl Scouting? Come explore the project requirements of the Girl Scout Gold Award through this informative webinar. You'll see examples of successful Take Action projects, brainstorm ideas for your own, and get answers to all of your questions. You can do this!
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Upcoming Events
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New Leader Training - Johnstown - 09-20-18
Start: Thu Sep 20 2018, 6:00 PM EST
End: Thu Sep 20 2018, 8:00 PM EST
Location: GSWPA Johnstown Office, 612 Locust St, Johnstown, PA, 15901, USA
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Journey-Palooza "Think Like an Engineer!" 09-21-18
Start: Fri Sep 21 2018, 6:00 PM EST
End: Sun Sep 23 2018, 12:00 PM EST
Location: GSWPA Camp Redwing, 103 Rader School Rd, Renfrew, PA, 16053, USA
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New Leader Training - Port Allegany - 09-25-18
Start: Tue Sep 25 2018, 6:00 PM EST
End: Tue Sep 25 2018, 8:00 PM EST
Location: Port Allegany United Methodist, 307 North Main Street, Port Allegany, PA, 16743, USA
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New Leader Training -Hollidaysburg - 09-26-18
Start: Wed Sep 26 2018, 5:30 PM EST
End: Wed Sep 26 2018, 7:30 PM EST
Location: Hollidaysburg Public Library, 1 Furnace Road, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, USA
News
Local Girl Scouts join in first Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Spirit Week
18 Sep 2018
Girl Scout troops across western Pennsylvania are celebrating the beginning of a new Girl Scout year during the first Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) Spirit Week, September 23-29.
GSWPA calls for girls and volunteers to join the girl-focused leadership development program
11 Sep 2018
Throughout western Pennsylvania, Girl Scout troops are forming and beginning a new year of troop meetings, outdoor experiences, and unforgettable Girl Scout adventures. Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) invites girls to join the fun and register for Girl Scouts.
Thirty New Girl Scout Badges Now Available to Power Girl Leadership in Key 21st Century Issues
17 Jul 2018
Girl Scouts Western Pennysylvania and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today reveals 30 new badges now available exclusively for girls ages 5–18 that not only enhance the one-of-a-kind Girl Scout experience, but also address some of society’s most pressing needs
