Girl Scouts of Orange County NC

08/10/2026

Registration for the Outdoor Adventures Extended and Advanced Cooking course on Saturday, October 17th in Hillsborough has been extended to October 12th.
This is a DAY Only class from 9AM - 6PM. No overnight is needed! Advanced Cooking is integrated into Extended. [Ahem - Lunch!] So you cannot sign up for them individually.
Cost is $25.
Pre-Req = completion of OA Basic - online and hands-on portions.
The link shows Oct 6th as the deadline, but on MyGS you will see the extension date. Here is more information and the registration link: https://www.nccoastalpines.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/outdoor-adventures--extended-plus-advanced-cooking--day-only--10.html
Latoya and I hope to see you there!

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06/10/2026

02/10/2026

Automotive Open House D/B/J
(Saturday! Chapel Hill/Pittsboro)

🔧🚗 MINI MECHANICS — OUR FIRST EVER! 🚗🔧

For the first time ever, Brown’s Automotive is opening up the shop for MINI MECHANICS!

🌧️ The forecast is calling for rain, so come hang with us! We’ll have plenty to explore inside the shop.

Boys AND girls, ages 4–13, are invited to come explore, learn, touch some tools, meet our team, and see what really happens inside an automotive shop!

👀 Ever wondered what’s under the hood?
🔧 Want to see what all those tools do?
🚗 Curious how cars get in the air?
🛠️ Want to see how an automotive shop works?

Come check it out!

🍧 Kona Ice will be here!
🚔 Chatham County Sheriff’s Office will be here!
👨‍🔧 Meet our team and get a behind-the-scenes look at what we do every day.

And adults, you’re welcome too! Come hang out, explore the shop, and see what we do every day.

📅 October 3
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Brown’s Automotive

Come be part of our very first Mini Mechanics event! We can’t wait to see you! 🔧🚗

07/06/2026

Hey, Orange County GS Leaders! Several of us attended this fun event For Leaders last year. It's a great way to connect with other leaders, enjoy the activities we normally only have space or time for the girls to do, and to Not be in charge of a group of girls while doing it. Wish I could make it this year, but I can't. I hope you will be able to!

REGISTRATION LINK.
Okay, folks. Here we go. :-) Lots of 'same as last year'.
Labor Day weekend. 04Sep-06Sep.
Camp Hardee.
Audience: Leaders, Co-leaders, Council Learning Facilitators, SU Admin team members (no parents, chaperones...)
Let us know if you have questions! Schedule and other details will be shared as those pieces come together. Again, this should all look very familiar. Please keep fingers crossed for another weekend of beautiful weather!
This was a popular event last year. Please register asap if you want to attend. I will cascade out to the main gsnccp leader group tomorrow sometime.
Tx,
Shelley & Co.
Katherine Hamilton
Kerrie Mahoney Gottschall
Danika J. A. Cooper
Michelle Lynn Wallace
Shawn McKee

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/gsnccp-leader-respite-weekend-2026/items

GSNCCP Leader Respite Weekend 2026 - Cheddar Up. Collect online payments for events and fundraisers with Cheddar Up.

28/05/2026

A reminder to all that registration closes on Monday, June 1 for the 2026 Orange County Girl Scout Relax and Recharge Day Camp.
This day camp will take place at Blackwood Farm Park and will run July 6-10 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm for campers (8am – 4PM for Program Aides).

06/05/2026

Paige Barnett is an icon in our Orange County Girl Scouts. She has been a leader, facilitator, and advocate for leaders and girls alike to embrace the mission of courage, confidence, and caring. Paige has long been an advocate to get girls outdoors.
We're setting up the Paige Barnett Campership fund to support getting girls outdoors. Contributions to this fund will support individuals and troops in Orange County Girl Scouts.
Donations can be made through this portal up to $250. Anything more than that must be sent through Council to Area 9 for the Paige Barnett Campership Fund.

Paige Barnett Campership Fund QR code to Cheddar up:
https://orange-county-girl-scouts-paige-barnett-campership-fund.cheddarup.com

06/05/2026

Orange County Girl Scout Diaper Bank Day is BACK!

We have space reserved for 30 on the calendar for a May 16th volunteer session. Below are the ready-to-share details about the volunteer shift. Let Latoya know if you have any questions or need any changes to the shift.

Session is on Saturday 5/16 9:30am-11:30am

Registration link (Required for all): https://volunteer.nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/opportunities/P1lazmCAj2

Volunteer waiver: bit.ly/wrappingwaiver (required for first time volunteers)

How to prepare:
Wear close toes shoes (required)
Dress to the weather as our warehouse does not have A/C or heat.
Bring water

Directions to find the warehouse:
The links below will help you find the warehouse located at 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd #1, Hillsborough, NC 27278
We encourage you to use and share the following linked map and directions video to assist with parking and directions.
Map - https://bit.ly/4fjGM2s
Directions video- https://bit.ly/4fj0dZa
Need help? Call (919) 886-8085

15/04/2026

🌟 Special Interest Quest 🌟

Try something new • Meet troop leaders • Explore what’s possible

Looking for a fun, hands‑on way for girls to explore new interests and discover what Girl Scouts has to offer beyond their home troop? 👀💚

Join us for Special Interest Quest — a Saturday afternoon full of discovery, creativity, and adventure!

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ Noon – 5:00 PM
📍 Camp Graham
👧 For Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors
(4th grade and up)

✨ What is Special Interest Quest?
It’s an interactive event where girls rotate through hands‑on workshops, meet leaders from different Special Interest Troops, and try out activities they focus on during the year — all in a supportive, girl‑led environment.

🤝 Attend solo or together!
Girls register individually, but are absolutely welcome to attend as a troop experience.

💡 Why Special Interest Troops?

🚀 Dive deeper into interests like outdoor adventure, STEM, travel, sailing, and more
🧭 Build leadership, independence, and confidence
🤝 Connect with other girls who share similar passions
🌱 Stay engaged and inspired as girls grow in Girl Scouts
✨ Girls can join a Special Interest Troop and stay active with their home troop.
These experiences enhance — not replace — their current troop journey.

🎟️ Cost & Registration:
Scouts: $15
Adults: $5 or $10
✅ Register here:
👉 https://my.cheddarup.com/c/special-interest-quest
🧵 Custom event patch included when you register by June 1!

🛠️ Sample workshops may include:
🚣 Paddling
🏹 Archery
🪓 Axe Throwing
⛵ Sailing
🤖 Robotics
🎨 Outdoor Art
…and more!

📣 Leaders & families:
Please share this opportunity widely — in your troops, service unit pages, and with friends who may be interested.
👉 Feel free to repost and share!

We can’t wait to explore what sparks your girl’s curiosity! ✨

Special Interest Quest - Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines Inc. - Troop 7018 - Cheddar Up. Collect online payments for events and fundraisers with Cheddar Up.

13/04/2026

We had an awesome time at the Outdoor Skills Day in Hillsborough this past Saturday!

Orienteering, fire building, tent camping tips, and knot tying were all on the schedule. Hope you can join us for the Orange County Camporee at Camp Graham May 1-3!