Winter Outdoor Challenge: The 2026 GSHNJ Winter Outdoor Challenge is here!

Do enough activities to equal 100 points and you’ll earn the patch.  The first 50 girls who send us a picture of your completed challenge sheet PLUS 5 photos of the girls doing activities OUTDOORS from this list will get their patch for FREE.  Deadline for submission is March 1st - outdoors@borogirlscouts.org.  You get 20 POINTS for snow tubing...so watch in early January for information and registration to join the outdoor team at Blue Mountain on 2/28!  GSHNJ Winter Outdoor Challenge flyer is here. 

CAMPOREE 2026 - MAY 1 - 3, 2026 AT CAMP CANADENSIS!

See registration details/flyers below - Deposit due March 6th!

• Troop Registration Materials

• Camporee FAQ

• Packing List

Current Topics/Activities

Note:  Unless otherwise specified, ALL events below are intended for registered members of SU72 (Hillsborough) ONLY.

SERVICE Reminders:  Adult volunteers may be required to chaperone service activities.  Girl Scouts should be wearing vest/sash/smock when volunteering in public.

February 2026

• SERVICE Amsterdam Sweetheart Dance Volunteers - Friday, February 6th from 5:30p-9p at Amsterdam Elementary. We are looking for Girl Scouts (5th grade and older) to assist with the crafts at the Amsterdam sweetheart dance. Click here for more information

• SU72 World Thinking Day - Come join SU72 as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of World Thinking Day on Sunday, February 22, 2026 as we travel the world at Auten Road Intermediate School.  Registration closes on Sunday, January 25.

• Cookie Mega Drop - Saturday, February 21 at Hillsborough Fire House #1 on Rt 206. Time details to be shared soon.

• Girl Scout Cookie Booths begin Feb 27th!

• SU72 Family SnowTubing at Blue Mountain Saturday February 28th 11am - $36.50/person - Participants must be at least 36” tall and all children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult - either a parent or a troop leader.   Troop leaders must cover safety ratios if they are taking girls who are not their own following safety ratios for TRIPS, and troop leaders are responsible for all permission slips, medical history forms.  For more information,  and to purchase tickets use THIS LINK.  Registration closes mid-February but space is limited so register soon to ensure your spot.

March 2026

• SAVE THE DATE Girl Scout Birthday - Saturday, March 21, 2026 3-4:30pm at the Hillsborough Municipal Building.

• Girl Scout Cookie Sale ENDS Mar 29th

• Troop Fundraiser Recycle Old Sneakers!!: Troop 61096 is collecting previously worn sneakers to fundraise for their trip to Savannah, GA. They must be in pairs, laces are preferable. Please tie each pair of sneakers together. Dropoff at 309 Spader Ct or email troop61096@borogirlscouts.org to arrange pick up. More locations to come. See flyer here. Ends March 31st.

May 2026

• SAVE THE DATE Camporee - Fri May 1st - Sun May 3rd at Camp Canadensis - Details to follow

• SAVE THE DATE Court of Awards - Fri May 29th 7 PM - Auten Rd Intermediate School Cafeteria - Details to follow

National/Council Activities:  

• GSHNJ Calendar of Events including hikes, and other fun events

• GSHNJ Clubs/Teams:  Learn more about Council-run special interest groups/teams for Girl Scouts including Family Ramblers (for girls & their families), SheStormz Robotics Team, Astronomy Club, Media Girls, and the HNJGIRL Advisory Board.  These clubs/teams are independent of individual troop activities.

Service Unit Calendar

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