GSCB Special Interest Groups | Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay

One of the most important parts of the Girl Scout program is to ensure activities are girl-led - meaning girls are the ones deciding what badges they want to earn, service projects to complete, and adventures to embark on. Not all troops can offer everything a girl might want; enter GSCB Special Interest Groups!

Special Interest Groups exist for Girl Scouts who want to go above and beyond their regular troop activities in specific areas like outdoor experiences and travel.

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Become a member of the BEST outdoor Girl Scout club this side of the Delmarva Peninsula! The V.I.C. program will run from October 1st, 2026 - September 30th, 2027 and offer exclusive outdoor and camp-related perks to members.

Enrollment for the 2026-27 V.I.C. Program will be open September 1st, 2026 - November 30th, 2026.

Cost: $30.00

Perks:

Opportunities to weigh in on outdoor experience decisions about camp t-shirts and care packages, and share ideas and feedback about all aspects of outdoor programming.
Invite to at least 3 V.I.C.-only events throughout the year
- V.I.C. Night Hike - Nov. 6th at Camp Todd
- V.I.C. Virtual Winter Crafts - Dec. 11th
- V.I.C. Overnight at Camp Todd - June 12th
- V.I.C. Overnight at a State Park (TBD) - Sept. 11th (additional cost applies)
Exclusive T-shirt
Early summer camp registration & discount
V.I.C.s help plan summer camp closing ceremonies
V.I.C. Patch with yearly rocker

*V.I.C. memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. V.I.C. memberships are currently not available via Financial Assistance. In order to be eligible for the V.I.C. program, girls must have a valid 2026-27 GSCB membership.

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Ever wondered what your favorite YouTube stars or influencers do to create the awesome content you love? Want to be first on the list for GSCB media/news/radio appearances? Apply to become a Media Girl or Media Mini! Applications will open in the fall.

Media Girls and Media Minis get special content creation assignments and are our first call when we need a Girl Scout for a media appearance. Other special opportunities include social media takeovers at events and mentoring from our GSCB marketing staff!

Media Minis - Daisies, Brownies, Juniors

Media Girls - Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors

Cost: FREE

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About Trailblazer Travel Group

From domestic travel to international travel, this group has you covered. We offer adventures beyond family vacations all while you participate in your current troop. Girl Scouts grades 9-12 are encouraged to join the GSCB Trailblazer Troop. Throughout the year we offer other local activities that ends with a summer adventure to parts unknown that we are ready to explore. Past trips include: The White Mountains, Acadia National Park, Shenandoah National Park, Iceland, Switzerland, Kandersteg International Scout Camp, Pax Lodge and Our Chalet.

If you are interested in learning more about the GSCB Trailblazers, send an email to 280trailblazers@gmail.com. This is a volunteer-led opportunity, not facilitated by GSCB staff.

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Interested in large scale travel opportunities? If you’re a Girl Scout who will be 14+ at the time of travel, we encourage you to join the GSCB Older Girl Travel Group (AKA Team Flamingo). This troop meets quarterly. Girls are involved in planning and fundraising for the trip.

In 2023, the group went to Italy and Greece and in 2025 they traveled to Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii! For more information contact Janet Maher at 302-258-3327 or janet.maher@yahoo.com.

This is a volunteer-led opportunity, not facilitated by GSCB staff.

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Each year, two Teen Girl Scouts Seniors or Ambassadors (grades 8-12) are selected through an interview process to represent the girls in our council by serving a one-year term as a non-voting member on the GSCB Board of Directors.

The deadline to apply for this opportunity has passed. We encourage you to revisit in November 2026 for the chance to apply again.

Virtual interviews will be scheduled during January and early February. The Board Development Committee will finalize the selection process in February. The selected candidates will be presented to the board of directors during their March meeting for a vote. The selected Teen Girl Representatives will be introduced during the 2027 Annual Meeting.

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Applications are open for members 14+ who are interested in being considered for a National Delegate role!

What does a National Delegate do?

National Council Delegates are elected to three-year terms and serve as your council’s voting members on the National Council. Throughout their three-year term, they gather feedback from members of their council, learn about proposals, and act as their council’s voice on the National Council. Delegates share insights and report on actions taken by the National Council with their membership at their council’s Annual Meeting and other council events.

While National Delegates attend the triennial National Council Session, GSCB will coordinate and pay for the following expenses of delegates: registration, transportation, and lodging. Alternate Delegates and visitors are welcome to attend but are responsible for their costs.

Here is the National Delegate Position Description to learn more about the responsibilities.

What is the National Council Session?

This special six-day gathering only happens once every three years, where delegates from around the country and overseas gather to vote on and discuss issues important to our Movement, and elect leaders for the next triennium.

The National Council Session is usually followed by a multi-day event featuring interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, and once-in-a- lifetime adventures that spark forever friendships.

That sounds AMAZING! How do I apply?

GSUSA sets the National Delegates for each Girl Scout council based on its girl membership. The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay is eligible for 4 National Council Delegates as well as a National Council Alternate Delegate.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must maintain membership with GSCB during the application process and throughout their 3 year term

Must be a citizen of the United States and be 14 years of age or older

Must successfully complete the volunteer screening process including background checks, and be in good standing with GSCB.

The deadline to apply for this opportunity has passed. Please revisit at a later date to learn when applications will reopen for the next cycle.

Email MemberCare@cbgsc.org with any questions.

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About the Girl Leadership Advisory Committee

The Girl Leadership Advisory Committee represents the voices of Girl Scouts from throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. The committee collaborates with Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay staff to plan and execute girl committee led events, provide recommendations on programming and initiatives, and participate in the girl-led, hands-on discovery that is foundational to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Girl Leadership Advisory Committee members can draw from their lived experiences and relationship with their peers to inform future programming and keep it grounded in what today's girls want. Participating members will be in grades 9 and above, reflecting a Girl Scout journey that has prepared them to step up, use their voices, and confidently advocate, learn, and grow. The committee will be led by our current Girl Representatives to the Board, who will act as co-chairs. In partnership with GSCB Board and staff, committee members will gain knowledge, insight and experience that will serve them professionally and personally in Girl Scouting and beyond.

Application Deadline

Applications will be open June 1 through July 31.

If you are passionate about leadership, collaboration, and making an impact on the future of Girl Scouting in our council, we encourage you to apply!

About the Girl Leadership Advisory Committee

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