GSHPA Mission Moments

The STEAM Summer Kickoff ran June 8-12th, and each day focused on a letter in STEAM. More than 150 girls participated, including girls from 9 different states. We received a lot of positive feedback, and science was the most popular day. While every day was fun, engineering appeared to be the favorite activity!

In celebration of the Class of 2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts, GSHPA President and CEO Janet Donovan, hosted a Facebook Live event to recognize these remarkable Girl Scouts.  Each amazing girl earned this prestigious award by demonstrating the highest commitment to improving her community and advocating for lasting change. Find out more about the rigorous requirements to earn the Gold Award and hear about each Gold Award Girl Scout from the Class of 2020. Watch Janet live.

While everyone is practicing social distancing, it’s important for girls to connect for some virtual fun - with meaning! On June 20th, girls watched Zootopia, during Movie Night. Zootopia very effectively touches on topics that can be difficult to discuss with kids, such as stereotypes and prejudices. And, it was timely related to current events, while giving a platform to talk about how Girl Scouts can step up to be a sister to every Girl Scout. Learn more & register for the next movie night.

Three Gold Award Girl Scouts, representing Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA), have been named recipients of the annual Gold Award Girl Scout Scholarship, which totals $8,000. A selection committee comprised of community volunteers evaluated 41 submissions for the scholarship and named the three finalists: Rosa Azzato, of Harrisburg, PA; Ally Byrne, of Chambersburg, PA; and Megan Gouldy, of Mechanicsburg, PA.. Congratulations!