Programs

  • The Girl Scout Leadership Experience

    THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE-GIRL SCOUTS IS THE PREMIER INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR YOUTH. WITH A MISSION TO BUILD INDIVIDUALS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, GIRL SCOUTS GIVES PARTICIPANTS THE TOOLS AND CONFIDENCE TO LEAD BOLDLY, SOLVE CHALLENGES CREATIVELY, AND ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND. THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, GIRL SCOUTS GAIN LIFE SKILLS, EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS, AND DEVELOP A STRONG SENSE OF SELF. GIRL SCOUTS - NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL PINES (GS-NCCP) IS ONE OF 109 GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, SERVING 41 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. WE TAKE PRIDE IN REFLECTING THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, WITH NEARLY 40% OF OUR MEMBERS IDENTIFYING AS RACIALLY OR ETHNICALLY DIVERSE. IN 2023-2024, GS-NCCP SERVED 26,746 TOTAL MEMBERS, INCLUDING 17,734 YOUTH MEMBERS OF WHICH 11,518 THRIVED AS PART OF GIRL SCOUT TROOPS. THROUGH THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, GIRL SCOUTS UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES CENTERED ON STEM, THE OUTDOORS, LIFE SKILLS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. FROM LEARNING ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS AND BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM TO ADVOCATING FOR CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT, EVERY EXPERIENCE BUILDS COURAGE AND NEW SKILLS. ACROSS THE COUNCIL, MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN 130 COUNCIL-SPONSORED EVENTS, WHICH WELCOMED 4,180 YOUTH AND 1,942 ADULTS FOR OPPORTUNITIES LIKE BADGE WORKSHOPS, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, SERVICE PROJECTS, AND CELEBRATIONS OF GIRL SCOUT TRADITIONS. WHILE BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE, OUTDOOR SKILLS AND CAMPING REMAIN IMPORTANT PROGRAMS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH NATURE, REDUCING STRESS, IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH, AND BUILDING RESILIENCY. THESE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES ALSO TEACH IMPORTANT TEAMWORK LESSONS, AND MAKE LIFELONG MEMORIES OF THE JOY THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED AT CAMP. IN 2023-2024, 1,152 GIRL SCOUTS ATTENDED RESIDENT CAMP, WHERE THEY HONED OUTDOOR SKILLS AND CREATED UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS WITH PEERS. VOLUNTEER-LED DAY CAMPS REACHED 585 CAMPERS, AND SPECIALIZED TROOP CAMPING EVENTS ALLOWED SMALL GROUPS TO ENGAGE IN UNIQUE, TAILORED OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. TO ENSURE ALL GIRL SCOUTS HAVE ACCESS TO PROGRAMMING, GS-NCCP UTILIZES MOBILE PROGRAM VEHICLES TO DELIVER HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY TO GIRLS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS YEAR, THESE VEHICLES COMPLETED 76 VISITS, SERVING 899 GIRL SCOUTS AND 314 ADULTS WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO ENGAGE WITH GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMMING. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, PARTICIPANTS DISCOVERED NEW PASSIONS, DEVELOPED PRACTICAL SKILLS, AND EXPANDED THEIR HORIZONS. STEM REMAINS A VITAL PART OF GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMMING. IN 2023-2024, 723 PARTICIPANTS EXPLORED TOPICS LIKE CODING, ROBOTICS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, OPENING DOORS TO CAREERS AND FIELDS WHERE GIRL SCOUTS CAN BECOME FUTURE INNOVATORS AND LEADERS. FROM TINKERING WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO EXPERIMENTING WITH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS, GIRL SCOUTS GAINED VALUABLE EXPOSURE TO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. EARNING ONE OF GIRL SCOUTING'S HIGHEST AWARDS IS A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE THAT DEMONSTRATES LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, COMMITMENT, AND CREATIVITY. IN 2023-2024, 29 GIRL SCOUTS EARNED THE PRESTIGIOUS GOLD AWARD BY SPEARHEADING IMPACTFUL COMMUNITY PROJECTS THAT MATTER TO THEM. ADDITIONALLY, 154 MIDDLE SCHOOLERS EARNED THE SILVER AWARD, AND 327 ELEMENTARY-AGED PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVED THE BRONZE AWARD. THESE AWARDS REPRESENT A LEGACY OF GIRL SCOUTS TAKING INITIATIVE, SOLVING COMMUNITY CHALLENGES, AND INSPIRING OTHERS TO TAKE ACTION. AT ITS CORE, GIRL SCOUTS IS ABOUT CREATING A SAFE SPACE FOR PARTICIPANTS TO GROW INTO LEADERS, INNOVATORS, AND ADVOCATES. WHETHER THEY'RE ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE, HIKING UNDER THE STARS, LAUNCHING A BUSINESS IDEA, OR SOLVING REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES, GIRL SCOUTS OFFERS THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS. GIRL SCOUTS - NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL PINES IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY PARTICIPANT CAN THRIVE. BY OFFERING DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADVENTURE, AND PERSONAL GROWTH, GIRL SCOUTS ENSURES THAT EVERY PARTICIPANT DISCOVERS THEIR UNIQUE POTENTIAL AND LEARNS TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.
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    Dates
    Oct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
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    $11.7M

  • Program 1 [2025]

    The Girl Scout Leadership Experience-Girl Scouts is the premier inclusive leadership development organization for youth. With a mission to build individuals of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place, Girl Scouts gives participants the tools and confidence to lead boldly, solve challenges creatively, and advocate for change in their communities and beyond. Through hands-on activities, Girl Scouts gain life skills, explore new interests, and develop a strong sense of self. Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines (GS-NCCP) is one of 111 Girl Scout councils across the country, serving 41 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. We take pride in reflecting the communities we serve, with nearly 38% of our members identifying as racially or ethnically diverse. In 2024-2025, GS-NCCP supported 17,407 Girl Scouts, including 11,460 participants who thrived as part of Girl Scout troops. Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, Girl Scouts unlock their potential while participating in activities centered on STEM, the outdoors, life skills, leadership, and entrepreneurship. From learning through the Girl Scout Cookie Program to advocating for causes they care about, every experience builds courage and new skills. Across the council, members participated in 113 council-sponsored events, which welcomed 3,820 youth and 1,779 adults for opportunities like badge workshops, outdoor adventures, service projects, and celebrations of Girl Scout traditions. Camping remains a cornerstone of the Girl Scout experience, providing opportunities to connect with nature, build teamwork, and make lifelong memories. In 2024-2025, 787 Girl Scouts attended resident camp, where they honed outdoor skills and created unforgettable moments with peers. Volunteer-led day camps reached 630 campers, and specialized troop camping events allowed small groups to engage in unique, tailored outdoor experiences. To ensure all Girl Scouts have access to programming, GS-NCCP utilizes mobile program vehicles to deliver hands-on activities directly to communities. This year, these vehicles completed 228 visits, serving 2,494 Girl Scouts and 792 adults who might not otherwise have had the chance to engage with Girl Scout programming. Through this initiative, participants discovered new passions, developed practical skills, and expanded their horizons. STEM remains a vital part of Girl Scout programming. In 2024-2025, 1,820 participants explored topics like coding, robotics, and environmental science, opening doors to careers and fields where Girl Scouts can become future innovators and leaders. From tinkering with cutting-edge technology to experimenting with sustainable solutions, Girl Scouts gained valuable exposure to real-world applications of science and problem-solving. Earning one of Girl Scouting's Highest Awards is a life-changing experience that demonstrates leadership, commitment, and creativity. In 2024-2025, 47 Girl Scouts earned the prestigious Gold Award by spearheading impactful community projects that matter to them. Additionally, 181 middle schoolers earned the Silver Award, and 398 elementary-aged participants achieved the Bronze Award. These awards represent a legacy of Girl Scouts taking initiative, solving community challenges, and inspiring others to take action. At its core, Girl Scouts is about creating a safe space for participants to grow into leaders, innovators, and advocates. Whether they're engaging in community service, hiking under the stars, launching a business idea, or solving real-world challenges, Girl Scouts offers the building blocks for a lifetime of success. Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where every participant can thrive. By offering diverse opportunities for leadership development, adventure, and personal growth, Girl Scouts ensures that every participant discovers their unique potential and learns to lead with confidence.
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    Dates
    Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $11.6M