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Local Girl Scout Camps offering 2023 Summer programs for all girls

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Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) is gearing up for summer, and registrati­on for their 2023 summer camp programmin­g is now open! With a variety of overnight camp, day camp and horse camp options, it’s a great opportunit­y for girls to embark on a summer of adventure.

Summer camp sessions are open to all girls in grades 1-12, and it is not required to be a current Girl Scout to attend and have an amazing summer experience. Programs will be running at camp properties in both Lenoir (Camp Ginger Cascades) and Sophia, NC (Keyauwee Program Center) and range from weeklong to half-week sessions. The full 2023 camp book and registrati­on informatio­n can be found at https:// www.girlscouts­p2p.org/ en/camp/summer-campopport­unities.html.

Girls who register by February 28 will also receive a $50 early bird discount on any full week overnight camp or CIT I leadership programs.Additional financial assistance is also available to families who want to send their girl to camp, but have financial limitation­s.

“Each of the camp properties and programs provide unique experience­s for our campers,” said CEO of GSCP2P, Jennifer Wilcox. “Along with classic camp activities like swimming, boating and s’mores around the campfire, having the chance to go to camp gives girls the courage to try new things, confidence in being who she is and instills a love for being outside.”

Questions about specific programs, scholarshi­p informatio­n and registrati­on can be directed to info@girlscouts­p2p.org or by calling 800-672-2148.

About Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 111 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves nearly 7,000 girls and 4,500 adult volunteers in 40 counties and maintains three camp properties and four service centers offering unique experience­s for girls and adults. For more informatio­n on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800-672-2148 or visit www.girlscouts­p2p. org.

We’re Girl Scouts of the USA

We Are Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all background­s and abilities can be unapologet­icallythem­selvesasth­ey discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect or donate, visit www.girlscouts.org.

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