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Fun, Friends, and Girl Scout Adventures

Girl Scouts embraced creativity, adventure, and community through hands-on activities, service projects, and exciting field trips. See what troops in our council are up to in October’s Mission Moments.

A Doll-lightful Day in Hershey

In September, Troop 10840 visited the Hershey History Center for the Central PA Doll Club’s monthly meeting. Collectors showcased their Girl Scout doll collections, shared how the dolls have evolved over time, and one even gifted dolls to the girls! The girls loved exploring the history and stories behind each doll.

Two girls standing in front of a display of various Girl Scout dolls from different decades, one girl holding a doll while smiling at the camera.
A collection of various Girl Scout dolls displayed on a table, including dolls in different outfits representative of Girl Scout history and accessories.

Crafting Joy For Shelter Pets

Daisy and Brownie Troop 50279 are earning their 3 Cheers for Animals Journey and Pets badge by making pet toys to donate to local animal shelters. Their creations will give animals extra playtime and keep them active and stimulated, bringing joy to furry friends in need.

A group of Girl Scouts poses together with handmade pet toys in a community space decorated with autumn leaves.

Exploring Robotics and History

In September, Girl Scout Troop 60271 of Lycoming County visited the Reading Public Museum for a day of robotics, creativity, and exploration. The girls built moving Cube Bit robots and designed scrub brush robots, learning to solve challenges and celebrate every success. After lunch among the museum’s gardens, they explored exhibits and galleries, and then they hit the gift shop!

A group of girls sitting at a table engaged in building and stacking colorful Cube Bit robots during a robotics activity.
Two girls standing beside a suit of armor displayed in a museum, with swords arranged in a fan shape behind them.
Two children engaging with Cube Bit robots at a table, with one child animatedly reaching towards the robots while the other carefully places a robot block.
A person playfully posing in a cutout resembling a jail from a Monopoly game, with the words 'JUST VISITING IN JAIL' displayed around.
Two individuals standing on a large, illuminated piano floor, interacting with the exhibit while barefoot, in a museum setting.

Horsing Around at Destination Gettysburg

Girl Scouts Brianna and Aurora from Troop 33965 had a blast visiting Gettysburg last month for Destination Gettysburg. Take a look at some of the hands-on fun they had!

Two Girl Scouts stand beside a mural of a horse, measuring height with a sign that reads, 'If You Were A Horse How Tall Would You Be?'
Two Girl Scouts interacting with a horse in its stall at a barn.
Two girls from a Girl Scout troop interact with a small pony in a barn setting. One girl holds the pony's lead, while the other watches closely, surrounded by hay and barn structures.
Two Girl Scouts in uniforms explore an exhibit at a museum, examining a display of historical items and badges.
Two Girl Scouts are interacting with a display about modern warfare at a museum, while wearing vests adorned with badges.

Stepping Outside for Adventures

Sylvia from Troop 10840 completed the 2025 Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge this summer! She explored nature, spoke with a park ranger about horseshoe crabs, identified insects, gardened, baked apple and peach pies, and even wrote a poem about the sun, moon, and clouds. Ready for your own outdoor adventure? Take this year’s challenge and discover the fun waiting outside!

A young girl smiling next to a homemade pie with a decorative figure on top, placed on a kitchen countertop.
Several black and yellow striped caterpillars are feeding on a green plant with delicate leaves, set against a wooden fence.
A green katydid or grasshopper clinging to a white wall, showcasing its leaf-like appearance.

Camping Gear, Community-Style

Juniors from Troop 33965 have been a busy bunch, collecting, cleaning, and organizing camp supplies to create a camp lending library for their Service Unit, 319. Troops in the Luzerne County-based service unit and the surrounding areas are invited to borrow the supplies to use for camping trips without the expense of buying new equipment. A perfect example of using resources wisely!

Four girls from Troop 10840 smiling and working together to set up a tent indoors.
Three girls from a Girl Scouts troop are cleaning and organizing supplies at a table in a classroom setting, smiling and engaging with their task.
Four Girl Scouts pose together in a storage area, smiling and wearing their vests adorned with badges and patches.

Leaders Take A Weekend Break

Why should girls have all the fun? Leaders from Service Unit 331 held a leader retreat weekend to celebrate and collaborate for the upcoming year. Seven leaders attended the retreat, led by Service Unit Treasurer and Junior/Cadette leader Paula Weihbrecht and Service Unit Lead and Senior/Ambassador leader Kathy Lockman. The weekend featured crafts, swaps, a Rededication Ceremony, a service project, songs, a campfire, cooking and many laughs! The group hopes to make the retreat an annual event.

A group of six women smiling for a selfie by a serene lake, surrounded by trees and autumn foliage.
A woman stands beside a table with vintage items, including photographs and decorative pieces, inside a wooden room with large windows.
Group of women walking on a trail in a forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Two individuals painting a deck at a campsite, with cabins visible in the background.
Three women engaged in an arts and crafts activity inside a cozy, wooden cabin, decorating jars with paint and materials spread out on a blue table.
A campfire surrounded by stones in a dark outdoor setting, illuminated by the flames.

Submit a Mission Moment today so we can showcase your Girl Scouts’ recent experiences and accomplishments next month! Visit our Mission Moment Recap webpage on the GSHPA Blog to see more Mission Moments from previous months.

*All Mission Moment information is submitted by volunteers/members. Should you have any questions regarding a submission, please email cmolitoris@gshpa.org.

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