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The History of Camp Butternut Springs
In 1955, Dr. Axel Nogard, a retired dentist, owner of Butternut Springs, and nature-lover, wanted to sell 40 acres of his land near Valparaiso, Indiana, to Girl Scouts. The camping committee of Girl Scouts…
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A Girl Scout Jewel - The Herstory of Robin Moss
by Karen Schillings, Council Historian This year marks the 50th anniversary of National Volunteer Week, held during the third week of April, to recognize the contributions of volunteers from across the country. We…
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Girl Scouts Shined with Confidence at the 2024 Sneaker Ball
Our Girl Scout community kicked off Girl Scout Week at the 2024 Sneaker Ball on March 9, 2024. Sneaker Ball was held at the Halls of St. George in Schererville, Indiana. It brought…
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Camp Juniper Knoll turns 100 years old!
Click here to join us at this historic birthday party celebration for Camp Juniper Knoll. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Council Historian Carol Macola shares with us the early history…
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Bristol’s Sweet Success: Selling 100,000 Girl Scout Cookie Boxes and Making a Difference, One Box at a Time
Every Girl Scout Cookie box sold creates opportunities for Girl Scouts to learn, grow, and thrive. Each box is packed with leadership and life skills. Take the power of one box and multiply…
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Girl Scout World Centers
It was at a World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) meeting in Holland in 1929 that the group decided they needed a permanent World Center where girls from many countries…
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