Troops raises money for animal rescue centers for their Bronze Award project

For their Bronze Award project, Girl Scout Troop 11293 of Dauphin County recently turned their love for animals into action through their Mission: Adoption Pet Fair held at The Vineyard at Hershey. These 12 animal-loving fifth-graders organized the community event to support local rescues Cocoa Kitties and Rowquin Rescue while educating the public about the…

July 22, 2026

PA delegates say goodbye to Macy Center

When you’re invited to a bittersweet, once-in-a-century event, you don’t hesitate. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania national delegates Belinda Stefl and Carol Thornton attended the Legacy Celebration Weekend at the Edith Macy Center in Briarcliff Manor, New York, March 28. The Girl Scout training facility, which had educated countless women across the U.S., was coming to the end of an era.  “I had heard so…

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

More than a box of cookies: celebrating students and looking ahead

There are few things that make elementary school students happier than hearing the words, “School’s out for summer.” Well, maybe one thing. Finding out you’re heading home with a box of Girl Scout cookies on the last day of school. Earlier this month, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania had the opportunity to share…

June 24, 2026