For more than 100 years Girl Scouts has stood for making the world a better place, and pledged to “help people at all times.” Those words carry great weight and responsibility and inspire us with strength as we denounce institutional racism, violence, injustice, and inequity.
To make the world a better place, we must commit to working together build an antiracist society. Not being a racist is not enough. Honoring diversity without being inclusive is not enough. Inclusivity is a big part of the Girl Scout DNA. From the very moment founder Juliette Gordon Low first mentioned her plans to start Girl Scouts, it was set to be an organization not only for the girls of Savannah but also for “all of America, and all the world." And if you didn’t already know, Girl Scouts is a nonpolitical, nonpartisan organization, we are not red or blue, we are Girl Scout green and proud.
Building Beyond Today Programs
Raise your hand to help enact change with Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines’ advocacy patch, Building Beyond Today. Displaying this patch lets others know you are part of the initiative to create a community where all girls can thrive. Get involved by participating in one or more of GS-NCCP’s opportunities. Upcoming opportunities recognize the importance of taking on issues around diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Building Beyond Today and Thrive activity patches can be purchased on our Patch Order form or by emailing our retail shop. The Building Beyond Today patch should be worn with the Thrive activity patches, so start by purchasing the Building Beyond Today patch and then the activity patches. Some Thrive activity patches are available for purchase while others will be mailed to registered participants after the Thrive activity, consult the Activity description for additional information.
When girls have earned this patch, they’ll have developed an appreciation of the uniqueness and commonalities of themselves and others, and the rich diversity of various cultures in their community and in the world. Girls will also deepen their understanding and respect for people who may be different from them and learn how to better relate to others.
The Thrive Talk Series invites girls to join a guest speaker(s) to discuss topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Select age-level during registration. The fee is $5 per girl / per talk. We invite one parent/caregiver per registered girl to join her on the call. Click here to register. Purchase 3 talks and get the 4th free! Girls who register and participate in at least one talk receive the Thrive Talk Series patch. Building Beyond Today patch available for purchase in our retail shop.
The Thrive Challenge offers Girl Scouts an opportunity to learn about
different people, cultures, customs, and more. We invite all Girls
Scouts in K-12th grade to complete the challenge. Girls can complete
the challenge on their own (supported by their family) or troops can
participate together. Simply take on at least two challenge ideas per
letter (T.H.R.I.V.E.) to complete the Thrive Challenge. Then purchase
your Thrive Challenge patch.
Click here for the Thrive Challenge.
The Thrive Challenge patch should be worn with the Building
Beyond Today patch. Both patches are available in our retail stores.
Snag yours by emailing an order to shop@nccoastalpines.org.
Read Aloud Book Series
Do you love stories? So do we, especially when we get to share a meaningful story with friends like you! Each month we’ll release a story read by a special guest reader.
Complete the Read Aloud form to opt-in to receive information about each read aloud title and our guest reader. Don't miss out, opt-in today and never miss a story with your Girl Scout friends!
All girls who either participate in the Read Aloud event and/or read books from the suggested reading list can purchase the Thrive Book Series patch from our retail store. Building Beyond Today patch is available for purchase as well.
Thrive Spring Book Club
Download the Thrive Spring Book Club reading list. This reading list is aimed at helping you broaden your view of the world. We’ll supply discussion questions for the books to help you reflect on what you’ve read, while encouraging you to creatively capture the book. Then register to attend the Thrive Spring Book Club Meeting on April 22, 2021 from 6pm to 7:15pm. This event will feature a guest author or speaker and/or activities. Girls may be into split age-level groups. Select your age-level during registration. Girls who register for and participate in the book club meeting will receive the Thrive Book Series patch. Building Beyond Today patch is available for purchase at our retail shop.
Thrive Spring Book Club Reading List:
Girls may choose to read from the book club reading list and not participate in the book club meeting. Please purchase your Thrive Book Series patch from our retail store.
When you build beyond today you build for your tomorrow, a tomorrow that is better and brighter because of the actions you take today. A panel of guest experts will guide you through several activities aimed at helping girls take action steps toward creating a community where all girls can thrive. Join us to learn the skills and develop the tools necessary to effectively advocate for yourself and others. Plus answer the questions, “How do you thrive?”
Click here to register.
Girl may be split into age-level groups, please select age level during registration. Each girl should register individually to attend. We invite one parent/caregiver per registered girl to attend the virtual session with her. All registered and participating girls will receive the “How Do You Thrive” patch. Building Beyond Today patch available for purchase in our retail shop.
(2) Virtual events will be hosted on:
· How do you thrive? March 27, 2021, time 10am to 11:30am – Brownies and Juniors and their families
· How do you thrive? March 27, 2021, time 1pm to 2:30pm Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
The 2021 Thrive Art Show was a way for Girl Scouts to creatively
express what "community" means to them. All Girl Scouts were
invited to participate in the Thrive Art Show by submitting entries
that capture the essence of “community” or express: "How do you
thrive in your community?". Artwork was judged by a panel of
anonymous judges for creativity and the Girl Scout’s ability to
express "community" through her art.
Award categories are as follows:
Thank you to all the contributing artists and a very special thank you to our panel of judges. All Girl Scouts receive a certificate for contributing artwork and top awardees will receive a congratulatory gift.
Resources for Parents
While we should be having conversations about race and racism regularly, checking in with your girl is crucial when racist violence claims lives and sparks widespread protest, grief, and unrest around the nation. See the resources below for guidance on navigating racism with your girls.
Resources for Troop Leaders and Volunteers
As a Girl Scout volunteer, making all girls and families feel welcome and offering a safe space for your girl to talk about important issues is vital. Review these resources as you navigate discussions.
The Girl Scout Multicultural Community Celebration Fun Patch was designed to celebrate the countless contributions that diverse communities have made and continue to make in the United States. Girl Scouts of all levels and their leaders have plenty of activities to choose from to earn each segment of this fun patch, whether they choose to do one or all of them. We encourage girls from all ethnic backgrounds to participate, they are sure to learn interesting new things.
GSUSA Hispanic Heritage Month (All) During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15), we celebrate the countless contributions that Hispanic people and Latinos have made and continue to make in the United States. We honor the cultural richness of all people in the U.S. whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Girls and leaders have plenty of activities to choose from to earn this fun patch. And regardless of their specific ethnic heritage, they’re sure to learn interesting new things. Additionally, we invite you to complete our council patch program, Discovering Hispanic Heritage, too! You can purchase these patches by emailing shop@nccoastalpines.org or visiting your local retail shop.
Ways to Take Action
Have resources to share? Email them to us! Share with us how your troop is taking action through our Girl Scout story form.
