You Can't Stop Girl Scouts!

No one wants to “press pause” on Girl Scouts, and we’re here to help your girl continue to learn, build skills, and make new friends through virtual programming. Because no, you #CantStopGirlScouts. Be unstoppable. Be a Girl Scout.

GSWPA At-Home Activities for Girls

We've been so excited to see how you're continuing Girl Scouts while you’re at home. Send pictures and videos of your girls working on virtual activities to socialmedia@gswpa.org or on Facebook messenger. We’ll be sharing your pictures and videos on our social media channels, and you can, too! Use #CantStopGirlScouts.

Patch Programs

Bring the exploration, fun, and learning of Girl Scouts to your family or troop even when circumstances are keeping Girl Scouts from meeting in person. Use our self-guided PDFs or virtual patch program videos to keep your girl, your troop, and your community connected.

Virtual Patch Programs

Join us live on our Facebook page as we complete patch programs together or join us on your own time from our Virtual Patch Programming playlist on YouTube!

Upcoming Virtual Patch Programs on Facebook Live:
Honoring Our Veterans - Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Being Kind - December
Senior Pals - January
Puzzle Challenge - February
Magic Tricks - March
I love my leader - April

View all patch programs (PDFs and video) >>

Suitable for all grade levels
Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers

3rd Annual Project Accessory Fun Challenge (PDF)

We are bringing back one challenge from each of our previous years plus three new challenges for 2020! The Project Accessory Fun Challenge runs from Thursday, October 1 through Friday, December 20, 2020.

At Home Challenge Patch Program

Take the At-Home Challenge to discover, connect, and take action virtually!
Discover—Discover virtual programming within our Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania council.
Connect—Connect with community and global partners.
Take Action—Take action with a service project.

Suitable for all grade levels
Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers

Fall/Winter Get Outdoors Challenge

Download the fall/winter activity checklist. Complete the required number of activities for your level between October 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. After completing the activities for your level, girls and adults can register to purchase their Get Outdoors Challenge main patch or unique fall/winter patch for $4 from March 15-March 31, 2021.

Suitable for all grade levels
Open to GSWPA members and out-of-council participants

Winter Camp At Home

Winter Camp at Home - Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors
Thursday, December 17 (virtual)
Join your favorite Camp Directors Rosie, Zelda, and Capi for GSWPA’s first ever Virtual Winter Camp! Reunite with your friends from Camp at Home 2020 or make new friends (but keep the old – one is silver…) as we celebrate the many holidays and traditions that take place in the month of December. Activities include cookie baking and decorating, winter crafts, outdoor preparedness in the winter, and more!

Winter Camp at Home - Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors
Friday, December 18 (virtual)
Join the GSWPA Outdoor Team for a Winter Wonderland night! Reunite with friends from Camp at Home 2020 or meet new friends! We will discuss and celebrate the many holidays and traditions that occur in December. Then, we will have a pie baking workshop, arts & crafts time, and a nice fireside chat where YOU can ask the Camp Directors anything.

Badges & Journeys

Virtual Think Like a Programmer Journey - spring, summer, and fall sessions

For Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
Exclusive to GSWPA members

Adventure Squad

Adventure Squad is about exploring, and our new Squad Series is a unique way for Girl Scouts to discover more than ever before—and earn badges!

Squad Series

From new friends and interests to the world around them, girls will enjoy hands-on learning led by our expert staff throughout a series of get-togethers. The most recent series include:

Get Out, Get Active (All grade levels, 2 weeks)
Backpacking Series (Junior-Ambassdor, 4 weeks)

Each series meets virtually.

Open to GSWPA members and out-of-council participants

Community Service

Spread Kindness:

Kindness Challenge: Record a video with an encouraging message, get-well message, or ways we can support each other during this time.

Make a thank you video for frontline workers who are serving your community during this time. Submit to us via Facebook Messenger or by emailing socialmedia@gswpa.org.

Write, draw, or send a message to a Girl Scout sister to share something you like about her.

National Service Projects
From mask-making to letter-writing, here are a few national service projects featured as ways to serve your community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards

Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors—are you ready to start earning your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award? Now is a great time to take your online training! Visit our Gold, Silver and Bronze Award webpages to learn more about these awards, watch the training webinars, and get started on your highest awards. We've also added workshop webinars and FAQ sessions for girls working on their Gold and Silver Awards.

GSUSA At-Home Resources

Her Girl Scout experience doesn't need to be perfect—it just needs you! Keep Girl Scouts Going: Activity Guide for Parents and Caregivers from GSUSA is a helpful resource for parents supporting girls through their Girl Scout experience.

Activities by Grade Level: Daisies
Brownies
Juniors
Cadettes
Seniors
Ambassadors
Activities by Topic: STEM
Outdoors
Life Skills
Entrepreneurship
Raising Awesome Girls - tips for parents and caregivers: Check out GSUSA's latest tips and advice on how to raise her to be the kind of leader your family, her school, and your whole community can look up to.
Tips for Troop Leaders - advice from volunteer experts: With Tips for Troop Leaders, you'll be ready to meet any challenge that comes your way! By providing accessible advice and inspiring ideas from our panel of Volunteer Experts, Tips for Troop Leaders supports both new and returning troop leaders as they encourage their girls to grow into the leaders they were born to be.