Registration ends: Monday, August 25, 2025
The Leadership Summit 2025 is an exciting, volunteer-focused event filled with engaging learning experiences, all led by our experienced staff and dedicated volunteers. Customize your experience by selecting the registration type and sessions that best align with your troop interests to set the stage for a successful year of Girl Scouting. With a broad range of sessions available—from beginner to advanced outdoor activities, certifications, volunteer support, networking, and beyond—there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and connect!
The Leadership Summit will take place on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, through Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Camp Redwing.
Schedule and Session Descriptions
Click to view the full schedule and descriptions of the available sessions.
New this year!
- Sessions designed to support girl progression with practical tips to apply at every level of Girl Scouting!
- Engaging, fun activities along with informative drop-in sessions on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Join us Friday evening for informative Spotlight Sessions designed to help you fully integrate the tools and resources you'll learn over the weekend into your troop operations.
- On Saturday evening, enjoy a range of round-table discussions covering various topics such as New Leader Connections, Service Unit Support Lounge, and Camp Adventures, to name a few. These sessions will provide valuable insights and offer opportunities to network with fellow volunteers and expand your Girl Scout support system.
- Feel connected with buddy assignments.
- Attending solo? No worries! We’ve got you covered with our buddy assignments. You’ll be paired with another volunteer, ensuring you feel connected and supported throughout the weekend. Want to be a buddy? Let us know! It's a great opportunity to be a sister to your fellow Girl Scout.
- Complete this form to request a buddy or offer to serve as a buddy!
- A Participant Welcome Packet that will be emailed one week prior to the event and will include individual schedule, evening activity itinerary, food menu, accommodation assignment, packing list, buddy assignment, and additional important details!
- Special Ceremony on Saturday evening.
- Kaper Chart if you’d like to help with tasks!
This event is for ALL Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania volunteers!
Whether you are a new or seasoned volunteer, there will be something available for everyone during this year's Leadership Summit to prepare and inspire you for another amazing year with your girls. Each session is designed to empower you by helping to build valuable skills that will serve you now and as your troop grows. Our evening activities are thoughtfully crafted to reinforce these concepts, allowing you to connect, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned in a fun and meaningful way.
Connect with staff and community partners during our Resource Expo on Saturday morning, including Product Program and Volunteer Support, then stop by the Pop-Up Shop for some retail therapy and a sneak peek of new merchandise available in our council shops!
Looking to unwind and recharge during your weekend at camp? You can do that too! Whether you want to dive into the exciting extra activities we've planned or simply embrace the serenity of nature—hike the trails, journal, or relax—this weekend is all about you and finding your perfect balance.
Overnight Accommodations
If you are staying overnight, we'll assign you to a platform tent unit at check-in based on troop and service unit numbers. Special lodging accommodations may be available if requested. This includes a need for indoor accommodations, staying together with your fellow troop leaders, or requesting a yurt! Be sure to note this while registering.
We are offering a variety of registration options to meet your needs:
Friday and Saturday 
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Saturday Only
Saturday and Sunday
The following are optional add-ons that require additional fees
- Short-Sleeve Unisex T-shirt (Limited S-3XL sizes available): Additional $15
- First Aid/CPR/AED (Saturday or Sunday): Additional $50
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (Sunday): Additional $35
- Small Craft Safety Training: Canoe/ Kayak (Sunday): Additional $65
- Archery & Range Safety (Saturday): Additional $45
