Welcome to the GSCSA blog! We look forward to sharing how Girl Scouts are taking action in our council — for themselves, their communities, and the world.
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Jenna Keyser of Ooltewah realized the lack of an outdoor learning space at the Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences and set out to create one. She led her team in preparing the site, digging post-holes, spreading soil, organizing material donations, building benches and a chalkboard, and planting a raised flowerbox in the center… Read more
Julia Smith of Maryville realized that the existing outdoor infrastructure at Everett Hills Baptist Church was suitable for small children, but not for middle and high schoolers. Julia partnered with church staff, and with the help of peers and family, she designed, planned and built a gaga ball pit for the playground and installed instructional… Read more
Chloe Adams of Chattanooga saw a need to support the emotional and mental health of younger students. She partnered with a local elementary school to transform an unused space into a sensory room. She cleaned the space, painted it and added new furniture, decorations, soft lighting and toys. She also provided resources for both students… Read more
Izabelle Dreibelbis of Dayton realized that her younger classmates wanted more hands-on learning experiences with science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics – commonly known as STEAM – activities. She worked with day camp teachers to create and implement curriculum for an outer space camp-style program and LEGO engineering program and assisted with the design… Read more
Cassie Wolfe of Harrison initially set out to combat childhood poverty but soon learned its connection to human trafficking. After discovering that girls wearing brand-name clothing are less likely to be targeted by traffickers, she partnered with her school, local churches and the Tennessee Bar Association to create new dresses for girls in Cuba and… Read more
Neela Wright of Rockwood envisioned a new life for two dilapidated buildings at her former elementary school. She set to work to renovate the buildings to become lasting resources to help the school grow its recreational programs. The results included an updated and usable concession stand to help fund school programs and a permanent storage… Read more
