Keep In The Loop with Troop Scoop

Join us tonight at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT for Sweets and Treats training!

Haven't filled out your 2026-2027 TPM agreement?

Sweets and Treats is starting soon, with a new shorter season. Girl Scouts will have from September 19th - October 14th to collect orders.

The Trefoil Boutique is Now Open!

Hours:

Tuesdays 10am - 2pm ET

Thursdays 2pm - 6pm ET and

the second Saturday of the month from 10am - 2pm ET

Take a brief tour with Deshanna from our Girl Media Team!

We have updated our Gateway Green policies and usage information for MY27. Please find out more here. These will go into effect October 1st for the new membership year.

Gateway Green Policies and Usage

Gateway Green Usage Request

Need help with your Gateway Green balance? Reach out to Customer Care at CustomerCare@gsgateway.org

Trip Applications are no longer needed for low risk day trips. Check Safety Activity Checkpoints for what day trips still require council approval.

One Form-Many Uses!

We have simplified our troop form submission by consolidating many regular requests into one form. Our Multi-Use Troop Form currently allows troops to submit: Certificate of Insurance requests, Trip Applications, Requests for International travel, Money Earning Activity requests, pass through donation requests, permission to meet at a private residence, troop camping and more. Bookmark this link for future use!

Deadline to register is August 30th, don't delay, register today!

Tallahassee Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park Stations include:

Touch a truck
Why we do prescribed fire
Wildlife at Maclay
Pollinators
Invasive plants
Water table discussion using - enviroscape

Pensacola/Holt

Girl Scout
Love State Parks

Blackwater River
State Park Stations include:

Live fire demonstrations
Equipment
Communication
Weather
invasive species

Keystone Heights

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Stations include:

Trash decomposition
Pop-up program about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Fire Truck –
Girl Scouts get to spray the hose onto fake flames
More to come...

You’re invited to join Wendy’s Book Club, a yearlong reading adventure where you can explore new stories, discover new ideas, take on fun challenges, and make reading your own!

How Wendy’s Book Club Works:

Each month, I’ll share a new reading theme and fun challenge. You’ll get to choose the books that interest you, so there’s no required reading list. Your reading adventure is completely up to you!

And there’s even more to look forward to! As a member of Wendy’s Book Club, you’ll receive special quarterly mailers, have the opportunity to earn an exclusive book club patch, and be invited to book club meet-ups where we can connect, talk about what we’re reading, and celebrate our love of books together.

To keep track of everything you discover along the way, we’ll have a yearlong Reading Journal Challenge. Grab a notebook, decorate it to make it your own, and use it to record:

The books you read
Your favorite characters, quotes or moments
Your monthly challenges
Your own ratings and recommendations

Join the club today!

Girl Media Team Applications Are Open!

Calling all Girl Scouts ready to find their voice, build confidence and explore the world of media! The GSGC Girl Media Team gives girls hands-on opportunities to learn photography, video, interviewing, storytelling, social media and more while helping share the Girl Scout experience. No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to learn!

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 Girl Media Team. Apply today!

Deadline: Friday, September 11

Color Guard Needed in Jacksonville

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council is looking to form a color guard in Jacksonville for events and ceremonies. Participants may be requested to participate at sporting events, city council meetings, school board meetings, official Gateway Council events and celebrations. The first event is Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel. If you are interested, please email customercare@gsgateway.org.

Youth Leadership Council Applications

The YLC gives Girl Scouts ages 14 and older the opportunity to make their voices heard and help shape the future of Girl Scouting in Gateway. Members will serve as a youth advisory group, sharing their ideas and perspectives with council leadership on programs, activities, engagement, emerging trends, and the issues that matter most to Girl Scouts.

Youth Leadership Council members will build leadership skills, learn more about nonprofit governance, represent Gateway at select events and activities, and have opportunities to provide recommendations directly to council leadership.

The Youth Leadership Council will meet four times each year in a hybrid format. Girl Scouts local to the Gateway Leadership Center in Jacksonville may participate in person, while those across the council can join virtually.

2026–27 meeting dates:

October 20- Virtual

January 19- Virtual

April 20- Virtual

June 5- In-person

Applicants must be able to commit to all four dates to be considered.

Applications are due September 30th. If you're ready to use your voice, share your ideas, and help shape what's next for Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, we want to hear from you! Apply today!

GSGC Leadership Center Grand Opening

Come explore our brand-new Leadership Center, celebrate the future of Girl Scouting in North Florida, and make memories with your Girl Scout family and friends at this one-of-a-kind Grand Opening Festival. It’s a historic day, and you won’t want to miss the fun!

October 3, 20206

Ribbon Cutting and Ceremony 11:00am ET

Family Friendly Festival 11:30- 2:00pm ET

Activity Pass $15/ Girl Scouts and Participating Youth

Fall means troops are back in action! New troops are forming and Girl Scouts are inviting new and old friends to join their fun-filled meetings. However, that invitation might come with a barrier for some families who are choosing between back-to-school supplies or sending their girls to a troop meeting. You can inVest in the Vest and make sure families don’t have to choose between joining or missing out. Click here to welcome other Girl Scouts this year and earn a patch when you do!

WonderWorks Orlando Girl Scout Discount Weekend

WonderWorks Orlando is offering a special discount weekend for registered Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts who wear their uniform can enjoy an All-Access ticket for just $18 plus tax per person. This special offer also extends to up to four accompanying guests per Girl Scout.

📅 Discount Weekend Dates:

September 26-27, 2026

For additional details and ticket information, click here.

Important Reminder for Bronze and

Silver Highest Awards

As we approach the end of the Girl Scout year, this is a friendly reminder that all Bronze and Silver Final Reports must be submitted no later than September 30th.

Please take time to review your report, ensure all required information is complete, and submit by the deadline. Timely submissions help us recognize achievements, track progress, and provide the best support for our Girl Scouts.

September 2nd

Virtual

JCV

September 11th

Pensacola

DBJCSA

September 12th

St. Augustine

CSA

September 12th

Niceville

September 12th

Tallahassee

September 12th

Tallahassee

September 19th

St. Augustine

DBJ

September 26th

Gainesville

CSA

September 26th

Pensacola

Our Program Guide is Now Live!

Get out your calendar and plan a year of adventures! Our 2025-2026 Annual Program Guide is now available to view online. Girls can find more programs to enjoy and to tryout! View the Program Guide online .