Are your girls bridging this year? If so, check out this very detailed bridging guide, complete with “does it stay or does it go” and suggested ceremonies for each level.
Category: Troop Tips
Credit Card Fees and Free Shipping
If your troop would like to accept credit cards, but is concerned about processing fees, don’t worry! GSHPA will reimburse your troop for your payment processing fees. In order to be eligible, credit card payments must be set up to deposit into your troop bank account. You can then use the Reimbursement Request Template to request reimbursement….
Coyler Lake Trail
Here’s another fun and easy hike for your Girl Scout troop! The hike is 20 minutes from State College and is a beautiful loop around the lake. To get to the parking lot, put in 178 Lingle Road, Centre Hall or go to Overview, Driving Directions at https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7030249/colyer-lake-trail. When you are in the parking lot…
Financial Assistance
We wanted to provide some clarifications to the financial assistance policies since they seem to be a moving target lately. If families are unable to afford a Girl Scout experience such as the service unit summer camporee or the Savannah trip, financial assistance may be available to help you out. Financial assistance is even available…
Volunteering and Service Opportunities
There are many opportunities for a troop to give service back to the community in the State College Area. If your troop has a regular service project they do, please contact us and let us know. While most organizations are not looking for “once and done” volunteers, troops can often find smaller projects to do…