Girl Scouts of West Central Florida

Recharge your Girl Scout spirit! ? Join us for a unique experience where volunteers and council staff will have the chance to share an adult-only camping weekend at Camp Dorothy Thomas on January 24-26. The weekend is jam-packed with outdoor skill-building, challenges and activities that you can take back to use with your troops. Take this opportunity to make new friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime! ?? To register for the Volunteer Enrichment: Camp Greenblood – Weekend Session on January 24-26, visit https://lnkd.in/e2TWpJ65. To register for the Volunteer Enrichment: Camp Greenblood – Saturday Session on January 25, visit https://lnkd.in/eesbFT3s. #GSWCF #GirlScouts

Meet the designer of the Hurricane Helper patch, Ashlee C., from Marion County! ? We are so proud of Ashlee for designing this patch for all of our inspiring Hurricane Helpers. Special thanks to Marion County GEMS for their support. Ashlee is a natural-born leader. She joined her troop in 2019 as a 5th grader and has grown so much in the past few years, earning her CPR and lifeguard certification through Girl Scouts. She has passion, drive and patience, along with courage, confidence and character. ?? Stay tuned for more stories of Hurricane Helpers! #GSWCF #GirlScouts #GirlScoutStrong #HurricaneHelper

Congratulations to our employees who celebrate their work anniversary at Girl Scouts of West Central Florida in November: Catherine Swarthout-Howells, Gabriela Reyes Rivera and Sara Arias-Steele, PhD. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character. Here's to another year of making a difference! ?? We value leadership, work ethic, customer service and ingenuity in our employees. Join our team at gswcf.org/careers. #GirlScouts #GSWCF #TampaBay #Tampa #TampaJobs #Wildwood #Pasco #Polk #Hillsborough

When you think of “entrepreneurship” in the context of Girl Scouts, the Cookie Program most likely comes to mind—and for good reason! After all, the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the WORLD! However, entrepreneurship at Girl Scouts isn’t limited to cookies. GSWCF offers countless opportunities for Girl Scouts of all ages to explore entrepreneurship. Happy Women's Entrepreneurship Day, Girl Scouts! ?? #GSWCF #GirlScouts

Our Girl Scout Promise & Law encourage us to lend a helping hand and be a sister to every Girl Scout. In response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many of our Girl Scouts have stepped up to provide support and assistance to those in need. ?? ?The girls from Troop 96026 collected food and blankets for the Humane Society. ?The girls from Troop 33108 organized a food drive for their neighbors who lost their food due to power outages. Additionally, they worked with a local organization, Seeds of Hope, to deliver the donations to those in need. ?Evelyn from Troop 50006 helped clean her and her neighbors’ yards after Hurricane Milton. She also picked up debris, branches, moss, parts of fallen fencing and roof shingles. Lastly, she helped organize planters for new plants and bushes and laid down some new pavers. ?Ava, Emma, Maddie, Avery and Zoe from Troop 50553 helped a local church sort and organize donations that were available for impacted families to "shop" for free for items they had lost in the storm. ?Girls from Troop 50051 cleaned debris at Shepherd Park in Zephyrhills. ?Olivia from Troop 33343 helped clean up debris around her neighborhood. ?Sofia from Troop 32003 helped pick up trees, branches and leaves into piles at her and her neighbors' houses over the course of four days. She also helped rake and sweep debris from her lawn and driveway. ?Josephine, Victoria and Alexandra from Troop 75110 picked up tree debris at their neighbors’ houses. ?Alivia from Troop 50114 gave sandbags to a local subdivision after Hurricane Milton and cleaned up her neighborhood. ?Cecilia from Troop 33222 participated in a clean-up at her local softball fields. ?The girls from Troops 31801, 31822 and 31816 cleared debris from driveways and neighborhood streets, organized a Halloween costume drive for kids whose homes had been severely damaged, ran a Halloween STEM event and donated some of their belongings to children in need. ?Evann from Troop 1415 made bracelets and sold them, with proceeds donated to her school district's hurricane relief fund. She has also helped her neighbors clean up their yards. Stay tuned for more stories of Hurricane Helpers! #GSWCF #GirlScouts #GirlScoutStrong #HurricaneHelper

The Girl Scout Promise & Law inspire us to help others and be a sister to every Girl Scout. In the aftermath of the recent hurricanes, many of you have already stepped up to support those in need. We’re excited to announce two additional hurricane debris clean-up dates at Camp Wildwood, where we can come together to make a lasting impact. ?? To sign up for the Camp Clean-Up at Camp Wildwood on Saturday, November 23, visit: https://lnkd.in/ej6cEXp3. To sign up for the Camp Clean-Up at Camp Wildwood on Saturday, December 7, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKVxk9qG. Please share these opportunities with your friends, family, troop and service unit! #GSWCF #GirlScouts

Join Our Mission! We’re seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors and Governance Committees! If you believe in empowering girls and fostering leadership skills, we want to hear from you! Who We’re Looking For: ??Community leaders ??Youth development advocates ??Professionals with skills in finance, marketing, education or non-profit management Why Join Us? ??Make a lasting impact on girls in our community ??Collaborate with like-minded individuals ??Shape our organization’s future and influence positive change Ready to inspire the next generation of leaders? Reach out today! Together, we can make a difference. To apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gutiBgUw. ?? #GSWCF #GirlScouts

Our Girl Scout Promise & Law inspire us to lend a helping hand and be a sister to every Girl Scout. In response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many of our Girl Scouts have stepped up to offer support and assistance to those in need. ?? ?Katie from Troop 30549 shopped for food that was donated to a local food pantry. She also helped at the Family Center for Deafness with food pantry distribution. ?The girls from Troop 50464 created comfort and hygiene kits for the comfort stations in Pasco County. In addition, some of the girls assisted with gathering and distributing supplies immediately following the hurricanes, and one helped with debris and home cleanups. ?The girls from Troop 61422 learned that their beloved troop leader had to step away to focus on rebuilding her home, so they embraced a new troop leader, adapting with courage and positivity. At their first meeting back, they came together with generous donations for families affected by the hurricane, bringing essential supplies and messages of love and support. With thoughtful "Cards of Hope" crafted by each girl, they lifted the spirits of those facing hardship. ?Emmalyn from Troop 50534 cared for 13 evacuated horses during Hurricane Milton. ?The girls from Troop 96035 assisted in cleaning up the grounds around their community. There were many branches down in the common area. They used rakes and teamwork to fill three large trash containers and placed them on the FEMA collection pile. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories of Hurricane Helpers! #GSWCF #GirlScouts #GirlScoutStrong #HurricaneHelper

Happy World Kindness Day! Today is all about spreading love, positivity and small acts of kindness that make the world a better place. Whether it’s a smile, a helping hand or just a kind word, let’s brighten someone’s day. ?? What act of kindness will you do today? Drop a comment below and inspire others! #GSWCF #GirlScouts

Happy 108th birthday, Gundy! ? Lenore “Gundy” Costello has been a trailblazer for Girl Scouting in West Central Florida for nearly eight decades. As the first Executive Director of Girl Scouts Heart of Florida (now part of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida), the founder of Camp Wildwood, and the oldest active Girl Scout in the country, Gundy’s impact is immeasurable. Living by the Girl Scout Law, she continues to inspire generations of girls, helping them build the courage, confidence and character to chase their dreams. We are so fortunate to have Gundy’s incredible legacy in our community! ??