By Catherine Amoriello
We are less than three weeks away from Girl Scout Week, giving you plenty of time to prepare for our very own GSHPA Spirit Week! Join us in celebrating each day from March 12-18 with a variety of themes and activities that explore the multiple aspects of Girl Scouting.
Share your week-long celebrations by submitting a Mission Moment or engaging with us on social media. Just check the GSHPA Facebook page each day, comment to respond to the daily prompt, and hashtag #GSWeek2023 on your post. We can’t wait to share all the awesome ways our Girl Scouts celebrated in a Spirit Week recap on the blog!
Sunday, March 12: Girl Scouts’ Birthday/Girl Scout Sunday
Happy Birthday Girl Scouts! March 12 commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18-member troop in Savannah, Ga. March 12 is also Girl Scout Sunday, a time for Girl Scouts to reflect on the Girl Scout Promise and the importance of their own faith and religion as part of their Girl Scout journey.
How to Engage: Share a photo showing how you celebrated Girl Scouts’ birthday or write in a brief response sharing how you connect the Girl Scout Promise and Law with your faith. Please include your first name and the county you reside in if responding on social media.
Monday, March 13: Man Enough Monday
Celebrate the male supporter(s) in your life who have been a part of your Girl Scout journey. Whether it’s a brother who cheered you on as you completed a Girl Scout project, a dad who helped you set up your cookie booth, or a grandpa who drives you to troop meetings, give a shout out to those who are “man enough” for Girl Scouts!
How to Engage: Share a photo of you and your male supporter or write in a brief response sharing how a male figure in your life supports your Girl Scout journey. Please include your first name and the county you reside in if responding on social media.
Tuesday, March 14: Eat. Share. Care.
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season making it a perfect opportunity to share our favorite sweet treats with others! Encourage someone in your community to enjoy some Girl Scout Cookies, share some with a friend, or donate cookies to GSHPA’s Gift of Caring initiative – every bite counts!
How to Engage: Share a photo of you and a community member, friend, or family member enjoying Girl Scout Cookies together. Please include your first name and the county you reside in if responding on social media.
Wednesday, March 15: Get Outdoors
We know our Girl Scouts love to get outdoors! From camping trips, to tree plantings, to hosting troop meetings at a local park, there are so many ways to integrate some fresh air and wildlife into your Girl Scout activities.
How to Engage: Share a photo of you participating in an outdoors activity or write in a brief response sharing your favorite outdoor activity and why you love it. Please include your first name and the county you reside in if responding on social media.
Thursday, March 16: Throwback Thursday
Who doesn’t love a trip down memory lane? Revisit your favorite Girl Scout memories through photos and by exploring your Girl Scout memorabilia like badges and swaps.
How to Engage: Share a Girl Scout throwback photo or write in a brief response sharing your favorite Girl Scout memory. Please include your first name and the county you reside in if responding on social media.
Friday, March 17: Go Green for Girl Scouts
Show off your Girl Scout pride all day long by wearing your best Girl Scout green outfit! Need some inspiration? Check out the Girl Scout online store and order in some cute green items just in time for spirit week.
How to Engage: Share a photo of you in your best Girl Scout green outfit. Please include your first name and the county you reside in if responding on social media.
Saturday, March 18: 1-1-1 Birthday Challenge
In honor of Girl Scouts’ 111th birthday, we’re challenging Girl Scouts to share one thing they learned in Girl Scouts, the name of one friend they made through Girl Scouts, and one thing they love about Girl Scouts.
How to Engage: Share a photo related to one of the 1-1-1 challenges or write in a brief response answering one or all of the 1-1-1 challenge prompts. Please include your first name and the county you reside in if responding on social media.
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