Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York

Congratulations to Gold Award Girl Scout Kaitlin from Howes Caves!

Kaitlin built 10 insulated cat shelters and dispersed them around her community. Each cat shelter acts as a warm space for stray cats in poor weather and the winter. These shelters also act as a way for the property owners to safely catch stray animals to bring to spay and neuter clinics. This helps cut down on the stray cat population and educates the community on the value of Trap Vaccinate Return programs.

To read about our other Highest Award recipients and their projects visit: https://ow.ly/ZeS750Skc3S

Elevate your summer plans with exciting activities like hiking, creating, community work, and more! Click the link below to find details on downloading the activity sheet and ordering your patch.

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📣🌳 Let's ROOT for a brighter future together! Unlock your patch and join us in the Girl Scout Tree Promise. Together, we'll make TREE-mendous memories and give back to the environment. https://ow.ly/rIUk50SRzc3

Girl Scout Tree Promise activities at GSNENY are made possible in part by funding from GSUSA and the Elliot Wildlife Values Project. Visit our website for a full listing of programs (https://ow.ly/mAVX50SRzc1) and camps (https://ow.ly/pBLN50SRzc2)

The Troy Hannaford location has selected GSNENY for their community bag program for the month of August. $1 of every bag purchase will go council.

Troy Hannaford
9 Lord Avenue
Troy NY

After years of hard work selling Sweets & Treats and cookies, Junior Troop 5542 got to go on the horseback riding adventure of their dreams at Rocking Horse Ranch! These girls got to strengthen their bonds and create lifelong memories through exciting adventures and shared experiences all while earning their Horseback Riding badge!

Congratulations Girl Scouts!

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📣🌲📣 Let's unite to plant the seeds of change! Join us in the Girl Scout Tree Promise and together, let's nurture a greener, brighter tomorrow. 🌳 Unlock your patch and let's grow some tree-mendous memories while giving back to our planet. 🌿

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Girl Scout Tree Promise activities at GSNENY are made possible in part by funding from GSUSA and the Elliot Wildlife Values Project. Visit our website for a full listing of programs (https://ow.ly/er6a50SLOzn) and camps (https://ow.ly/XYoy50SLOzl)

The Queensbury Service Center is back to normal summer hours!

Mother Nature put on quite a show and knocked out our power at Queensbury Service Center. But don't worry, our team has gone digital and we're working remotely. We're still here for you, answering calls and emails as always. Our building is taking a little break, but we'll let you know when it's ready to welcome you back.

All our other service centers and camps are still up and running.

We’d like to applaud our camp staff for utilizing our effective safety plans to prepare for and in some cases shelter campers during the recent severe weather events. Their dedication to safety has ensured camper safety and positive experiences under challenging conditions!

Stay safe out there!

📣🌳 Let's ROOT for a brighter future together! Unlock your patch and join us in the Girl Scout Tree Promise. Together, we'll make TREE-mendous memories and give back to the environment. https://ow.ly/ExFJ50SzRli

Girl Scout Tree Promise activities at GSNENY are made possible in part by funding from GSUSA and the Elliot Wildlife Values Project. Visit our website for a full listing of programs (https://ow.ly/knWh50SzRlh) and camps (https://ow.ly/CJ4E50SzRlj)

"While respect should be second nature to us (Aretha made darn sure we knew how to spell it and practice it), there seems to be a major deficit of it in our world today. From mean tweets to cliquish behavior on the playground, respect is plainly overdue for a comeback. The good news is that you can play a big role in starting a respect revolution just by modeling respect for yourself and teaching your girl to follow suit."

Read the rest at the link below!

7 Ways to Be Respectful (And a One-Step Trick to Getting More Respect From Others) Discover Girl Scouts. Learn what Girl Scouts do; about our history, research and data; and about family involvement, or try Girl Scout activities!

All GSNENY Council offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independance Day.

Welcome Freya to the GSNENY Board of Directors!

Dr. Freya Mercer has 20 years of experience in public education, first as a middle school English teacher, then as the K-12 Director of Humanities Integration in a small city school district, and has been working for the past 5 years as a building-level administrator, first as a high school principal before pursuing her passion for middle-level education as the principal at Coxsackie-Athens Middle School. She
has built her career around empowering students and teachers to be the best they can be and strives to be a role model in thought and deed.

Freya is passionate about providing opportunities for girls and young women to explore careers and interests, participate in community service, and build positive relationships with other young women. She is also committed to providing experiences that help others connect with nature and try new things.

"I believe in the Girl Scout mission and want to support our local troops. I see first hand through my own daughters and students the leadership and personal development Girl Scouts provides.

I hope to help improve recruitment and have our troops better represent previously underserved populations through more inclusive practices and targeted outreach.

I am excited to help our Council continue to grow and flourish!" - Freya Mercer

Congratulations to Gold Award Girl Scout Emily from Clifton Park!

Due to rising mosquito populations and declining bee populations, Emily built and installed bat houses and bee hotels along local hiking trails. By educating her community, she demonstrated helping your local ecosystem does not have to be hard and everyone can make a difference.

To read about our other Highest Award recipients and their projects visit: https://ow.ly/ZeS750Skc3S

Service Center Summer Hours and Locations
July 1st - September 2nd
Hours: 9 am – 3 pm Monday – Thursday.

All in person meetings should be made by appointment during summer hours to ensure the person you wish to see will be available at the location you intend to see them.

Appointments are required any time outside of normal business hours.

Email [email protected] to set up appointments with the staff member you need to meet with if you are not sure how to contact that person directly.

Thanks to U.S. Games Systems for their donation of these really cool Women's Suffrage playing cards! We're taking them to camp to help with rainy day fun. Look for some cool giveaway opportunities soon!

A heartfelt thank you to all supporters of our 4th annual - and first ever in-person - fundraiser for camp and outdoor programming! Your contributions will allow more Girl Scouts to discover the joy of learning new skills and reap the benefits of being in nature. A special shout-out to Melanie Sawyer, our esteemed guest, who made the event truly memorable!

Last week we marked a milestone for Hidden Lake Camp, as we joyfully celebrated its 80th birthday! We had the pleasure of welcoming Forester Ben Pokon, who educated us all on the intricate art of forestry management. This was alongside a nostalgic exhibit curated by the GSNENY archives committee, taking us down memory lane. And of course, no birthday is complete without cake!

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We're excited to introduce Dr. Debernee Privott, Chair of the Board of Directors. Debernee has served on the Girl Scouts of Northeastern Board of Directors since June 2016 and has most recently been the chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.

In her professional life, Debernee is committed to public engagement. She currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Public Engagement with the College of Arts and Sciences and as the Director of the UAlbany in the High School Program at the University at Albany, SUNY. She also serves as a guest lecturer with the Rockefeller College.

In her own words: "My mother’s commitment to Girl Scouts was instrumental to my decision to continue to be involved in Girl Scouts from childhood to adulthood. A great friend encouraged me to consider service as a board member beyond this involvement. Understanding the tremendous impact that my mother had on my life and the lives of many in her leadership role with Girl Scouts, becoming a board member was the next step toward making a greater effort “to help people at all times” and to “make the world a better place.”

I continue to recall lessons that I learned as a very young Girl Scout that remain with me today, like leaving things in better condition than I found them and keeping promises. At times, the uplifting songs that we sang at camp or at meetings will come to me and I will be reminded of the “why” behind the work, which enhances the quality of the work. My Mom was a phenomenal Girl Scout Troop leader; and I am grateful for the bar being set so high! Thanks, Mom!"

We are so grateful for her leadership and look forward to the future of Girl Scouts in the counties we serve.

Your mentorship, guidance, and support as a volunteer makes Girl Scout magic possible! There’s nothing more rewarding than getting a front row seat as your Girl Scouts follow their dreams and grow. 🌈 Continue your inspiring journey and renew your membership today.

Renew here: https://link.girlscouts.org/3OvOuLP

Congratulations to Elizabeth for being awarded the GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship! She worked with her school district to campaign and spread awareness for free meals for all New York State students!


Read more about Elizabeth and our other Gold Award Girl Scouts at: https://www.girlscoutsneny.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/highest-awards/gold-award.html

📣🌲📣 Let's unite to plant the seeds of change! Join us in the Girl Scout Tree Promise and together, let's nurture a greener, brighter tomorrow. 🌳 Unlock your patch and let's grow some tree-mendous memories while giving back to our planet. 🌿 https://ow.ly/hu0150SoQxA

Girl Scout Tree Promise activities at GSNENY are made possible in part by funding from GSUSA and the Elliot Wildlife Values Project. Visit our website for a full listing of programs (https://ow.ly/8Ejl50SoQxy) and camps (https://ow.ly/VJBR50SoQxz)

Employment Opportunities!

Spend your summer living and working surrounded by the natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains, and make a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts! Please consider sharing with your networks!

A full list of available positions can be found here: https://www.girlscoutsneny.org/en/discover/our-council/careers.html or search for "Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York" on Indeed.

A three-day, two-night adventure is a great option for first-time campers. Small patrols and dedicated staff, GSNENY mini-camps provide Brownies with the developmentally appropriate support and supervision they need to thrive at camp!

Spaces are still available for some sessions. A full listing can be found here: https://ow.ly/CS2A50SnGla or call Customer Care for assistance.

Use your Cookie Dough or S'mores Club to pay for camp!

Join us for an unforgettable 3-day, 2-night adventure filled with everything magical about camp life. Our experienced team will lead your family through a fantastic array of guided activities, ensuring a camp experience you’ll never forget!

Situated on 91 scenic acres of land on a peninsula on Lake Clear, just 20 miles from Lake Placid and adjacent to the St. Regis Canoe area, Lake Clear camp is surrounded by breathtaking state land in the Adirondack Park.

Get out on the lake in a kayak, rowboat, or canoe - or dive right into the pristine waters. Enjoy gaga ball and relay games on the playfield. Get creative with tie-dye, friendship bracelets, and camp crafts. Savor delicious meals together in our cozy dining hall and gather 'round the campfire for sing-alongs, stories, and s’mores!

If you're seeking a bit of quiet and solitude amidst nature, we’ve got that, too. There's ample time to explore on your own, spend quality time with loved ones, and make new friends.

At least one person per family must be a registered Girl Scout member. Girl Scout Alumni welcome!

https://www.girlscoutsneny.org/en/sf-events-repository/2024/08-18-2024---lake-clear-camp-week-3--family-camp---lake-clear.html

"You’re raising your girl to be responsible for what she says and does, and know when and how to give a sincere apology when she messes up. But is she apologizing more than she needs to?

Studies show women are more likely than men to presume they were in the wrong or think their own actions might have upset someone, and those patterns start early. There could be many reasons for this, but some think girls and women are quick to apologize because they’re taught to “keep the peace” and be nurturers who put the emotional wellbeing and happiness of others first."

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/jJBF50SnGkS