Activity Registration Information
My GS is your digital one-stop shop for all things related to your Girl Scout experience. To access My GS, visit mygs.girlscouts.org then select the Login button. In the pop-up window, you may need to reset your password using the “Forgot Password?” link if your family has a Girl Scout member but you haven’t yet set up your My GS account. Otherwise, you can create a My GS login by selecting the link “Don’t have an account? Sign up now.” Using My GS, you can…
- Update contact information for each person in your family in My Household. Edit the profile for each person that needs to be updated so you don’t miss out on important communications, supplies mailed for virtual events, etc. Please note that updating the address for one person in the family does not update the address for everyone. Also, the system will not allow you to list the same email address for more than one person. Each adult that has an email address on their account must use their own unique email address.
- Renew or purchase memberships for your family through My Household. Check the box where you see “Time to Renew” as the status OR scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Register a new household member.”
- Check contact and meeting information in My Troops.
- Change your password, employer information, etc. in My Profile. Please note that any changes to contact information here will not be reflected on other members of the family. Those changes can be made through My Household.
- Register for events and camps in My Events. You will need to know the zip code of the city where the event takes place or expand the search radius from your zip code up to 90 miles. For event registration tips and a list of zip codes for our council properties, refer to page 7 or visit the Help Desk page on our website and select Activities. For virtual events, use 27613 as the zip code.
- Keep up with your troop calendar and meeting information in the Volunteer Toolkit.
- Gain the essential skills and knowledge to be a Girl Scout volunteer in gsLearn. You can also enhance your own personal and professional skills through any of the modules available in the Content Library.
Activity Financial Information and Policies
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is proud to offer financial assistance to ensure every girl has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. To review the Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines’ full cancellation and refund policy and to learn more about and apply for financial assistance, including Troop Travel Assistance, visit nccoastalpines.org, move your cursor to Discover, then under Activities, select Financial Information and Policies. All activity financial assistance requests are completed online only. For questions, contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org or 800-284-4475.
Cancellation and Refund Policy — Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines reserves the right to cancel an activity due to insufficient registration, acts of nature, or any other reason beyond our control. Council sponsored activities are held rain or shine, unless inclement weather adversely affects the program. If an activity is cancelled or rescheduled, registered participants will be notified and refunds processed accordingly. A significant amount of planning time and money are spent months prior to the opening of council-sponsored activities and trainings. Prompt cancellation notification allows time for girls who may be on the waiting list to attend the activity. Our refund policies require notification to be provided by the customer to the Help Desk at least 15 days prior to an activity. Please review the complete policies on our website.
Financial Assistance Information
Requests for financial assistance are confidential and based on personal information establishing the applicant’s need. See below for the types of applications. Applications are available on our website. If you have Medicaid, you may be eligible for a Girl Scouts membership as part of your benefits. See this page for more info.
Activity Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available for registered Girl Scouts who would otherwise be unable to attend council sponsored activities.
- Financial assistance is available for all events that cost $15 or more.
- To request financial assistance and reserve your spot, pay the deposit when registering for the event, choose “apply for financial assistance”, and complete the Individual Financial Assistance Request application form on our website.
To review the entire Financial Assistance policy and complete the Individual Financial Assistance Request application, visit the Activities page on our website and select Financial Information and Policies from the menu on the left. Your event registration is not complete until you have paid the deposit in gsEvents and completed the application form.
Troop Travel Assistance
Troop Travel is defined as an event, trip, or project that goes beyond the ordinary troop program and enhances the Girl Scout experience. Troop Travel programs are educational in nature and provide growth experiences for girls and persons involved. Only registered girl and adult members may apply for Troop Travel Assistance.
- Troop Travel Assistance applications are due on the first of every month.
- It is recommended that troops and/or individuals submit their applications three to six months in advance of the trip date.
- Please review the full policy and complete the online Troop Travel Status and Troop Financial Assistance Application on the Activities page of the council website, under Financial Information and Policies, Financial Assistance for Troops.
Adult Supervision Requirements
A minimum of two adults must accompany every troop to an in-person program activity unless otherwise stated. Please consult the guidelines in Safety Activity Checkpoints or Volunteer Essentials for exact ratio information. Our primary goal is to provide quality programming for Girl Scouts; space may not be available for additional adults above the stated ratio. Please note that if you exceed the number of adults required you may be asked to limit them based on space availability.
If your Girl Scout’s troop is not attending an event, they can register to attend individually – for events open to individual registration. We encourage Girl Scouts to take part in events that speak to the person they are and will grow to be. In fact, girl-led activities are the secret sauce of Girl Scouting, and it’s easy to see why. When youth step up and take ownership of their decisions, they grow into confident leaders who can make informed and empowered decisions—a valuable skill they’ll carry throughout their lives. It might be tempting to step in for youth of any age but remember that giving them space to make their own decisions—and mistakes—is how they’ll tap into their most confident selves. That’s why we ask that for individual event registration, you limit the number of adults attending. Keep in mind that facility capacities apply to the total number of youth and adults so over-registering adult members means less opportunity for youth to try new things and grow their confidence. If more than three Girl Scouts from the same troop register for an event, you may be contacted and asked to reduce the number of adults attending. At this number, we consider this a troop registration and follow the ratios outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Check our Activity Calendar online for more information and to register.
Troop Registration:
- A registration is considered a troop registration if more than three (3) Girl Scouts from the same troop are registered for an event
- Troop registrations will need to meet ratios as outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints
- For Troop Registrations, troops will need: A First Aid/CPR-certified adult to accompany the troop For overnight events (unless otherwise noted) - an Outdoor Skills-certified adult
Individual Registration:
- Individual registration will need an adult in attendance unless otherwise noted in the description.
- For overnight events, the adult in attendance must be background checked by Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines.
