2024 December Program Alerts
You don't want to miss these upcoming opportunities! Financial assistance is available.
December Patch Point: Pillar Power
Explore the four pillars of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: life skills, STEM, outdoors, and entrepreneurship! Girls can gain new interests and broaden their skills by participating in activities from each pillar.
Winter Patch Programs
Fireside Reading
November 18-January 5
Daisies-Ambassadors
Deadline: December 30
Get cozy with a blanket and explore new books!
Panda Ventures
November 18-January 20
Daisies-Ambassadors
Deadline: January 13
Earn a special fun patch to kick off the cookie season! We'll learn all about the Asian Panda - this year's theme mascot!
Winter Challenge Checklist
December 1 - February 28
Daisies-Ambassadors
Deadline: January 27
Grab your hats, mittens, scarves, and skates and take on our Winter Challenge Checklist!
Summer Camps Open for Registration Now
All Council and Service Unit hosted day and overnight camps are open for registration on our event calendar.
Upcoming Programs
Woodpecker Walk
Daisies-Ambassadors
January 18
Mattoon, IL
Deadline: December 30
Learn about native woodpeckers and enjoy a hike at Douglas-Hart Nature Center!
McArther's Tae Kwon Do
Daisies-Ambassadors
January 18
Collinsville, IL
Deadline: January 13
Learn self-defense skills and proper technique from a master in a safe learning environment. Please note that payment for this program will take place at McArther's Tae Kwon Do Fitness facility prior to the beginning of class.
Icy-Wonderama Ice Skating
Daisies-Ambassadors
February 8
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: January 20
Join us for a day of frosty fun of ice skating with friends!
Cosmic Curiosity Night
Cadettes-Ambassadors
March 22
Greenville, IL
Deadline: March 3
Join us for a night gazing at cosmic curiosities with Riverbend Astronomy Club!
Cookie College Goes Virtual
We're collaborating with Moneyville to help Girl Scouts get ready for the upcoming cookie season! There are two options - Girl Scouts can attend a live workshop on Zoom or they access an on-demand workshop.
On-Demand Cookie College
Daisies-Seniors
December 14-January 19
Deadline: January 13
Girl Scouts will learn from professionals in the financial, marketing, and sales worlds during an on-demand course. Each course is unique for each Girl Scout grade level and completes all badge requirements. Girl Scouts will prepare to apply tips and tricks from industry pros to rock this cookie season!
Cookie Business Live Workshop
Daisies-Brownies
January 19
Deadline: January 13
During this live virtual workshop, Girl Scouts will practice their cookie pitch, learn how to connect with customers, talk about the latest cookies available for purchase, and more! Brownie Girl Scouts will earn the My Cookie Customers badge and Daisy Girl Scouts will earn the Cookie Goal Setter badge. Badges are sold separately.
Cookie Power Live Workshop
Juniors-Cadettes
January 19
Deadline: January 13
During this live virtual workshop, Girl Scouts will learn all about methods for setting and reaching goals. They will work together to discuss strategies and promotion efforts, create a cookie goal chart, and more! By completing this workshop, Cadette Girl Scouts can earn the My Cookie Venture badge and Junior Girl Scouts can earn the My Cookie Team badge. Badges are sold separately.
Women in STEM Webinar Series
Girl Scouts are invited to explore STEM fields through inspiring virtual discussions with women in STEM professions! These webinars are open to all levels and can be streamed at home or viewed during live events we are hosting at satellite locations in Edwardsville or Belleville.
Women in STEM Webinar #2
January 19
Deadline: January 6
Women in STEM Webinar #3
March 14
Deadline: March 3
By attending these webinars, Girl Scouts will complete the requiements to earn add-on patch bars available in our Council Shop. These add-ons can also be earned by completing the additional activity sheet that is part of our Women in STEM Patch Program.
2025 Council Trips
Georgia Getaway: Journey to Savannah, GA
June 11-15, 2025
Juniors-Ambassadors; Adults
Deadline: March 3
Check out where Girl Scouts began in the United States, relax on the beaches of Tybee Island, experience a dolphin cruise, explore historic Savannah and much more. This is a trip that all Girl Scouts can appreciate!
Pax London
June 13-22, 2025
Seniors-Ambassadors; Travel Advisors
Deadline: January 6
Join GSofSI for a nine-day summer event for girls to discover London with other members of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Niagara Navigators: Adventure to Niagara Falls, NY
July 20-25, 2025
Juniors-Ambassadors; Adults
Deadline: March 3
Together we will explore Niagara Falls State Park and all that it has to offer. Some offerings include: Maid of the Mist, exploring Goat Island, nightly fireworks, Aquarium of Niagara, and a trip to Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World!
Preferred Program Partners
Be sure to visit our Preferred Program Partner page to find local businesses and organizations who are experts at delivering badge and patch program programs for Girl Scouts!
Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on November 26, 2024. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.
