2024 September Program Alerts
You don't want to miss these upcoming opportunities! Financial assistance is available.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend is September 14-15
Join Girl Scouts' nationwide celebration of America's state parks on September 14-15! Our council offers custom patch programs at five of the state parks in Southern Illinois: Giant City State Park, Cache River State Natural Area, Beall Woods State Park, Pere Marquette State Park and Fort Massac State Park. You can also earn a patch from Girl Scouts of the USA for visiting any state park or participating in virtual activities.
Upcoming Programs
BadgeBound: Innovating STEM at SIUE
October 5
Daisies–Ambassadors
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: September 23
Moonlight Meander and Stargazing
October 19
Daisies–Ambassadors
Two Locations:
Effingham, IL
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: September 23
Cache River Wildlife Canoe Trip
October 26
Cadettes-Ambassadors
Ullin, IL
Deadline: October 21
Fall Fest
November 2
Daisies–Ambassadors; Families
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: October 14
Women in STEM Webinar Series #1
November 8
Daisies–Ambassadors
Three locations:
Virtual- Zoom
Edwardsville (In Person)
Belleville (In Person)
Deadline: October 21
Highest Awards Prep Overnight at Camp Torqua
November 15-16
Cadettes-Ambassadors
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: October 21
College Prep Series (3-part series- 12/14 & 1/25)
November 23 – First Part
Cadettes-Ambassadors
Virtual-Zoom
Deadline: November 18
2025 Council Trips
Georgia Getaway: Journey to Savannah, GA
June 11-15, 2025
Juniors-Ambassadors; Adults
Cost: $850/girl; $500/adult
Deadline: March 3
Pax London
June 13-22, 2025
Seniors-Ambassadors
Cost: $3,550/girl; $1,775 adult travel advisor
Deadline: January 6
Niagara Navigators: Adventure to Niagara Falls, NY
July 20-25, 2025
Juniors-Ambassadors; Adults
Cost: $950/girl; $650/adult
Deadline: March 3
Info Nights and Trainings
Silver and Gold Award Trainings
October 9
Virtual-Zoom
Silver Award for Cadettes
Gold Award for Seniors and Ambassadors
Deadline: October 7
Trailblazer Troop Info Night
Cadettes-Ambassadors
October 24
Virtual-Zoom
Deadline: October 7
Council Travel Info Night
Cadettes-Ambassadors
November 6
Virtual-Zoom
Deadline: November 4
Highest Awards Info Night
Brownies-Ambassadors
November 6
Virtual-Zoom
Deadline: November 4
Visionary Voices Girl-Led Chat
Cadettes-Ambassadors
November 21
Virtual-Zoom
New! Girls will get a free custom patch if they attend all three! Chat 2 is on February 27 and Chat 3 is TBA.
Deadline: November 11
Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on September 4, 2024. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.
