In January and February, Hemlock Girl Scout Council will team up with Goodwill Industries for a councilwide clothing drive. All Girl Scouts are challenged to participate in this community service project. Watch for more information in the November-December issue of the Advantage newsletter. The Limited Too stores in the Harrisburg East Mall and the Capital City Mall in Camp Hill offer this unique program for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts to learn firsthand about fashion, fabrics, careers in fashion and store operations. This regional hands-on museum program, part of the Williamsport YMCA, offers overnights for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts.
Troops can enjoy the museum, swim, complete badge work and camp overnight in the museum.
Girls can earn a patch while learning about forests and recycling. New skiers will receive skills introduction. This program is designed to learn to ski or improve skiing ability. Groups of 15 or more will receive a discount on skiing packages. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry has developed this award to increase the awareness of the benefits forests provide.