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Celebrating Community and Skills: Girl Scouts’ 2025 Activities

Fall activities include reading and camping skills

Cadettes from Troop 50143 ended 2025 with a bang, celebrating community, creativity and education. In October, they volunteered with Wallenpaupack North Primary School for a record-breaking family fun fair. With a turnout of more than 960 people, the girls participated in read-alouds, dances, art projects and a book fair. Later in the month, Troop 50143 attended the Girl Scout Badgefest at the Pocono Environmental Education Center. They are working toward their Primitive Camping Badge by learning vital survival skills such as tying knots, starting a fire and building a shelter.

Troop celebrates Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday

Girl Scout Troop 60271 of Lycoming County gathered for a birthday celebration of Girl Scout Founder Juliette Gordon Low Nov. 4, 2025. To honor the spirit and legacy of Girl Scouting, they made crafts, ate sweets and played team-building games such Pin the Brooch on Daisy. Each girl went home with a strand of faux pearls and a heart filled with friendship to remember the day.

A young Girl Scout wearing a green vest and blue headband stands smiling in front of a door, which has a taped-up historical photograph of a woman in a Girl Scout uniform.
Girl Scouts sitting around a green table during a birthday celebration, with snacks and drinks in front of them.
A group of girls in Girl Scout uniforms participate in a game called 'Pin the Brooch on Daisy', with one girl blindfolded and aiming at a picture of Juliette Gordon Low on a door.

Brownies celebrate Halloween all month

Brownie Troop 10716 of Perry County had a busy October. They hosted a “ghoul scout” booth at Susquenita Elementary School’s Fall Fest where they gave out marshmallow ghost bags to more than 250 trick-or-treaters and taught ghost-themed crafts. They also participated in Duncannon’s Halloween Parade with the float theme of “Girl Scout Round Up!” and tossed nearly 30 pounds of candy to spectators. Lastly, they earned their Brownie Snacks badge while celebrating Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday with a Halloween feast.

Soda can tabs help Ronald McDonald House

Girl Scout Troop 52287 of Monroe County spent the entire summer collecting hundreds of aluminum soda can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton. The tabs are sold to local recyclers to raise money toward the cost of housing, treatment and support for the families that the Ronald McDonald House serves.

A group of children enthusiastically collecting aluminum soda can tabs from a large container.

Birthday boxes help those in need

In honor of Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday, Girl Scout Troop 62026 used the profits from cookie sales to create birthday boxes. Each box contained cake mix, chocolate fudge icing, sprinkles, soda, a birthday card and a party hat—all the necessities to celebrate someone’s special day. The girls donated the boxes to Eat Share, a Lycoming nonprofit that distributes food to those in need.

A group of Girl Scouts wearing brown vests sit on chairs, smiling and making hand signals, with craft supplies displayed on the table in front of them. The background features bookshelves in a library.
Girl Scouts participating in an art activity at a library, surrounded by various craft supplies and bookshelves.
A close-up view of two birthday celebration boxes filled with a can of Sprite, cake mix, chocolate fudge icing, colorful sprinkles, party hats, and birthday cards, all arranged neatly in aluminum containers.

Troops repair cabins and build robots

Girl Scout Troop 50070 joined the Girls on the Go Robotics Event Hosted by Service Unit 511 in Clarks Summit Nov. 8, 2025. After learning about coding and technology, the girls generated ideas for robots that could help people in their day-to-day lives. Then, they worked as a team to build a robot with a purpose.

Cadettes of Troop 50070 attended Camp Archibald, where they repaired and painted each cabin. They also added an animal mural. By the end of their time there, they had completed their Silver Award. What an achievement!

Troops make ornaments to spread cheer

On December 7, 2025, Junior Troop 70908 and Brownie Troop 70073 joined for a day of crafting and caroling at Celebration Villa of Lebanon. The girls planned and prepared the essentials for ornament making. They also learned some jolly tunes to sing along with the residents. With each gingerbread ornament painted and note sung, holiday joy filled the air, bringing generations together.

A young girl focused on a crafting project at a table, surrounded by various art supplies including scissors, glue, and ribbons.
A group of five girls and a woman engaged in a team-building activity in a classroom, with an American flag in the background.
A girl applying red glue while working on a craft project at a table, surrounded by crafting materials including beads and cardboard cutouts.

Girls send care packages to U.S. troops

In November, Troop 80112 partnered with For the Love of a Veteran, a nonprofit organization that supports military personnel by providing free PTSD programs, tagging trees for the fallen and sending care packages to deployed troops. To spread love and support, the girls put together 16 boxes filled with food, drinks, snacks, hygiene products, clothes, blankets and other essential items to be sent to military troops around the world.

A group of children posing for a photo in a community center. They are smiling and arranged in two rows, with a backdrop featuring posters related to a veterans' organization.

Girl Scouts help clean up local creek

Service Unit 839 joined forces with community volunteers to participate in the Gettysburg Nature Alliance bi-annual Stream Clean event Oct. 18, 2005. They showed their commitment to protecting the environment by picking up litter on Marsh Creek near Sachs Bridge and the surrounding areas. Surrounded by nature, the girls created a cleaner environment for locals and visitors to enjoy. Together, they removed 15 large bags of garbage!

Several troops restock church’s food pantry

The members of Troops 33206 and 30130 visited the food pantry at Wyoming Valley Presbyterian Church. Since the pantry was almost empty, the girls sprang into action and invited their sister Troops 30828, 34671, 30300 and 30301 to join in the effort to restock the pantry. Together, they gathered and donated dozens of cereal boxes, shelf-stable milk and canned food.

A group of children sitting in front of a table stacked with various cereal boxes and snacks, smiling and posing for the camera.

Camping adventure hones outdoor skills

Troop 11293 took an autumn weekend camping trip to Gretna Glen for an outdoor excursion filled with fun and learning. The girls cooked their own meals, played team-strengthening activities and bonded around the campfire. They learned how to practice eco-camper skills to minimize their impact on nature, and they studied native animal habitats while exploring the surrounding area.

They also earned their Craft and Tinker badge at Make. Believe. Makerspace in Hummelstown. They split into two groups to create a golf hole out of cardboard, encouraging teamwork as they planned, built and tested their design.

Troop fills boxes for children around the world

Junior/Cadette Troop 71308 participated in Good Samaritan’s Purse’s shoebox packing event for the Operation Christmas Child project. After setting a budget of $20, the girls shopped for toys, school supplies and hygiene products to fill their boxes, which were then sent around the world to children affected by war, poverty, disease, famine and natural disasters. The goal is to spread hope and joy during the holiday season.

A group of nine girls posing together at a checkout area in a store. One girl is kneeling in front, holding a green and red box, while the others stand behind her, smiling.

Savannah road trip honors veterans

Troop 50829 took a road trip to Savannah, Georgia, to attend the annual Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2025. The girls honored service members, past and present, giving out homemade thank-you letters and tokens of appreciation. Every card was unique, carefully crafted by each Girl Scout and hand-delivered to a veteran. Through this experience, they gained an understanding of sacrifice, leadership, hard work and gratitude.

Girl Scouts help feed 100+ families in need

For the eighth year, Troop 32525 of Mountain Top took part in the Feed-A-Friend campaign in Luzerne County. This initiative welcomes food and monetary donations to expand its outreach and provide necessities to those in need. This year, the girls participated by donating food, packing bags and sorting donations to provide Thanksgiving meals to more than 100 families. They learned that when a community comes together for a purpose, they can make an impact.

Five girls posing together in a community space, wearing Girl Scouts vests and smiling, with shelves of canned goods in the background.

Baking for a cause benefits camp

Girl Scouts from Cadette Troop 30301, Senior Troop 33206 and Ambassador Troop 30130 came together to support Friends of Camp Louise. The girls baked cookies and donated them to the camp’s annual holiday bake sale. All proceeds raised went toward the center, a place where thousands of Girl Scouts have built skills and have made memories since 1959.

A group of six young women gathered around a table with baking ingredients, including flour, eggs, and vanilla extract. It appears they are preparing to bake together in a casual setting.

Outdoor hike helps with math skills

In November, Brownie Troop 10731 of Dauphin County bundled up for a hike on the Harrisburg Wildwood Trail. They set out to complete their Math 2: Numbers in Nature Try-It badge and began exploring the area. They learned to use math skills like measuring, counting and graphing to understand patterns in the environment. They topped the day off with a cup of yummy hot chocolate in the great outdoors!

Two girls exercising on a path in a park, lifting their legs in a playful manner. One girl is wearing a purple puffer jacket, and the other is in a white jacket with pink earmuffs. Trees with autumn foliage are in the background.
A group of children engaged in an activity at a picnic table in a wooded area, with cups and craft materials on the table.
A group of girls standing together outdoors in a wooded area, each holding colorful leaves. The girls are dressed in various winter outfits, smiling and posing for the camera.

Daisies learn all about bugs

Daisies K-1 of Smoketown Elementary School worked on their Bug Badge in November. At first, the girls were disgusted by the bugs, but that quickly turned to curiosity. The troop learned that insects play an important role in the ecosystem and help keep our environment healthy. The girls even got the chance to apply their knowledge and help revive a praying mantis that got too cold.

Girls craft hundreds of tokens of appreciation for veterans

In November, Academic Edge Girl Scouts from Jersey Shore Elementary, Cochran Primary, Lycoming Valley Intermediate, Jackson Primary and Central Elementary made tokens of appreciation for Veterans Day. They crafted hundreds of handwritten cards, drawings, colorings and tissue paper poppies to acknowledge the heroism of those who served our country. Each note was distributed to military veterans in local assisted living facilities on Veterans Day. The girls were proud and excited to share their appreciation.

Student tests solar-powered art

On November 3, 2025, Academic Edge Girl Scout Cora McFadden of Paxtang Elementary School learned about solar power and renewable energies. To add a bit of fun to the lesson, she got to shine a flashlight on solar-powered art, a gift from the nonprofit Rosie Riveters.

Troops learn geography and history for Citizen’s Badges

Academic Edge Troops from John Adams, Dan Flood, Heights Murray, the Catholic Youth Center and Neil Armstrong Elementary Schools earned their Citizen’s Badges. The girls learned about being part of a community and participated in activities designed to enhance their knowledge of Pennsylvania and the United States. They especially enjoyed Pennsylvania State Symbol Trivia, USA State Flag Hunt and a virtual tour of U.S. historical landmarks. They even got to see real military memorabilia brought in by Ms. Laura and used their newfound understanding to create Veterans Day cards for Operation Not Alone.

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