September 2021
Night at the Opera (Older Girls)
An exclusive event for older girls! Come enjoy formal evening at Camp Holloway with live entertainment provided by the Nashville Opera. The show will be prepared specifically for older girls highlighting classic arias and contemporary works. Come dressed for a formal event, hors d’oeuvres will be served. Girl fee: $10 Non-registered Girl fee: $15 Adult fee: $10 Non-registered Adult fee: $15
Find out more »October 2021
Camp Holloway: 1955
In 1951, land was purchased by the Girl Scouts of Cumberland Valley (now Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee) so that African-American girls would have a place to go to summer camp, as most state parks in Tennessee denied entrance to African Americans. After several years of preparation and hard work, in 1955, Camp Holloway was opened. Join us as we take a step back in time and explore the new camp, experiencing some of the historic and monumental challenges one…
Find out more »Troop 200: The Pioneers
In 1924, Josephine Holloway attended a training session with Girl Scout’s founder Juliette Gordon Low and requested to start an official troop. Her request was denied, but she began an unofficial troop for Black girls, using a copy of the Girl Scout handbook to lead her troop. Holloway courageously persevered for almost 2 decades until finally, in 1942 she was able to establish Troop 200 – Nashville’s first African American Girl Scout troop. Join us and imagine yourself as a…
Find out more »Hidden Heroine
More than just a familiar name, Josephine Holloway was a pioneer, trailblazer and an unyielding force that brought about change in her community. Her courage, confidence and character led a quiet revolution, giving opportunities to African American girls in the face of stiff opposition. Honored by GSUSA as a “Hidden Heroine” in 1976, Holloway is a true example of the Girl Scout Promise in action. Join us as we take an introspective and empathetic view on her life and accomplishments,…
Find out more »Volunteer in Training Training
Ready for your next challenge? Work towards your Volunteer in Training Pin by attending this training. You will get an overview on the skills needed to help a troop of younger girls achieve a badge, work on a Take Action Project, earn a Journey Award, or complete their Bronze or Silver Award. Girl fee: $25 Non-registered Girl fee: $60 Adult fee: $25 Non-registered Adult fee: $60
Find out more »November 2021
Ambassador Journey Weekend: Your Voice, Your World: The Power of Advocacy
A is for Advocacy, which is what this journey is all about! Join your fellow Ambassador sisters for a weekend filled with learning what it means to be an advocate through developing valuable leadership skills. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards including your Take Action project. This weekend is planned around It's Your World-Change It! Journey. You will receive a $2 discount toward your journey award in the GSMIDTN shop. Girl fee: $60 Non-registered Girl…
Find out more »Senior Journey Weekend – GirlTopia
Be a visionary as you create a GIRLtopia for girls worlwide through the use of art. Then put that vision to the test as you share it with the world around you. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards including your Take Action project. This weekend is planned around It's Your World-Change It! Journey. You will receive a $2 discount toward your journey award in the GSMIDTN shop. Please follow adult/girl Safety Activity Checkpoints. Girl fee:…
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