2024 July Program Alerts
You don't want to miss these upcoming opportunities! Financial assistance is available.
Seasonal Opportunities
Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge
Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with improved mood, focus, and confidence! Enjoy the outdoors with us and participate in the national Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge.
Highest Awards Path Patch Point Program
Our council's Highest Awards Path patch program invites girls to learn more about the projects area Girl Scouts have completed to earn Highest Awards. By participating in this patch program, Girl Scouts will explore locations where Gold Award Girl Scouts and Silver Award Girl Scouts have made a lasting impact.
Upcoming Programs
Women in Space: A Trailblazing Astroanut's Insight featuring Dr. Linda Godwin
Daisies-Ambassadors
July 16
Deadline: July 15
Two live viewing locations: Greenville and Belleville
Live streaming from home is also available!
The Great GSofSI Dash
Juniors-Ambassadors
July 27 at Camp Torqua/Metro East
Deadline: July 8
Juniors-Ambassadors
Aug 3 at Casey, IL
Deadline: July 8
This summer, join us for the Great GSofSI Dash! You know the tv shows where people travel the world finding clues and solving challenges? We're bringing that idea to Southern Illinois and making it Girl Scout style! Gather your team, follow the map, solve clues, decipher puzzles, complete Girl Scout skills, and more! There are also volunteer opportunities for older troops or individuals.
Daisy Outdoor Journey
Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Camp Torqua
Deadline: July 15
Strap on those hiking boots and earn the Buddy Camper, Trail Adventure, and Eco Learner badges!
Girl Scouts Take on Rock Climbing
Juniors-Ambassadors
Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Deadline: Aug. 5
We've partnered with Touch of Nature Outdoor Education to allow girls to experience the thrill of top rope climbing in the stunning surroundings of Giant City State Park.
STEM the Gap Virtual Opportunities - extended year opportunities for Daisies
Earn your DBJC Coding Badges Level 1 with STEM the Gap Academy! Enroll your girls in our exciting virtual course and watch them embark on a thrilling journey into the world of computer science!
Daisy Coding Level 1
July 14 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Deadline: July 10
Brownie Coding Level 1
July 14 from 1:30-3 p.m.
Deadline: July 10
Junior Coding Level 1
July 28 from 1-3 p.m.
Deadline: July 24
Cadette Coding Level 1
July 28 from 4-6 p.m.
Deadline: July 24
More STEM Events
Women in STEM Patch Program
Daisies-Ambassadors
May 1-Aug. 5
Virtual
Let’s learn and explore together! Girl Scouts, troops or individual girls are invited to participate in this new STEM special patch program learning about Women in STEM!
First, register your participation. Next, complete the activity sheet found on the Council's Own Badges and Patches page of our website. Last, preorder the patch through the Council Shop by Aug. 5 by visiting our online shop, calling 800-345-6858, or emailing customercare@gsofsi.org.
Daisy Cybersecurity Basics
Aug. 18 from 1:30-3 p.m.
Virtual
Deadline: Aug. 12
Earn the Daisy Cybersecurity Badge! Get to know your computer and other electronic gadgets and gain some street smarts that will keep you safe online.
STEM Fest
Daisies-Ambassadors
Sept. 14 from 1-4 p.m.
O'Fallon, IL
Deadline: Sept. 9
Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on June 27, 2024. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.
