The Girl Scout Gold Award Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers who offer support and guidance to girls pursuing the Girl Scout Gold Award. The committee reviews and accepts initial proposals for the Girl Scout Gold Award projects and provides valuable feedback to enhance the success of the project. Committee members mentor girls earning their Gold Award, hear final reports from girls who have completed their projects and approve the final award.
Girls wishing to present their initial proposal or final project must submit the appropriate paperwork AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE the meeting they plan to participate in. (All paperwork must be typed.) This provides the committee ample time to review paperwork and prepare for the meeting.
Intent interviews are conference call phone interviews. However, final projects will be presented in person to committee members THREE times this year. Projects must be approved by the March 3, 2012 meeting in order for girls to receive their pins at the All That Glitters Ceremony in April.
Submission Deadline: 4/18/12
Time:
9:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Springfield, IL
Description:
Join Girl Scouts from across Illinois for a celebration to remember at our state capitol! Highlights of the event include a 100th anniversary birthday celebration, a huge Girl Scout sing-a-long, a parade through downtown Springfield, a rally on the New Capitol steps, a history hunt and lots of traditional Girl Scout activities and games.
GSCI is also partnering with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum to offer discounted tickets after 3 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday. A tourist packet is available from GSCI for those troops who would like to make the event a weekend trip. For more details, contact Molly Berendt at 217.523.8159 or e-mail mberendt@girlscouts-gsci.org
Come to this event to get trained on how to be a CIT (Counselor in Training). This interactive training is for those Girl Scouts that have completed 9th grade and are interested in learning how to lead younger girls in a camp setting.
Registration Deadline: April 23, 2012
Cost: $20.00 (includes meals)
Min/Max: 4/15
Location:
Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, MO
Description:
Brownies will learn about Japanese cuisine and healthy living practices such as tai chi and gardening. Girls will have fun in the children's garden/playground and explore other healthy living sessions. Activities will help complete requirements in the Brownie Quest Journey.
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. (mark session time on registration form)
Registration Deadline: 4/9/12
Cost: $8/girl/adult (1 adult/5 Brownies is free; additional adults $8)
Min/Max: 10/75
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
12:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point
Description:
Come to this event to get trained on how to be a CIT (Counselor in Training). This interactive training is for those Girl Scouts that have completed 9th grade and are interested in learning how to lead younger girls in a camp setting.
Registration Deadline: April 23, 2012
Cost: $20.00 (includes meals)
Min/Max: 4/15
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Come learn about camping the Girl Scout way in a fun and safe environment. This course is designed to help adults plan and prepare for an overnight camping event with girls. Course content includes: site information and resources, campfire building, emergency and safety procedures, indoor/outdoor cooking and recipes, menu planning and camp activities. This training is REQUIRED for one adult per troop for overnight camping experiences of two (2) nights or less. Certification is valid for three years. Recertification written test is available from the Corporate or Regional Service Center.
Who: Adults who will serve as the outdoor trained adult for the troop/group
Min/Max: 6/20
Cost: $10 (includes supplies, bandana, lunch and manual)
Deadline: Registration closes April 23, 2012.
Note: Registration fee(s) for these courses MUST accompany the registration. All trainings take place rain or shine. You will be outdoors for part of the training. Certification is only given to participants who remain for the entire training.
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL
Description:
Come learn about camping the Girl Scout way in a fun and safe environment. This course is designed to help adults plan and prepare for an overnight camping event with girls. Course content includes: site information and resources, campfire building, emergency and safety procedures, indoor/outdoor cooking and recipes, menu planning and camp activities. This training is REQUIRED for one adult per troop for overnight camping experiences of two (2) nights or less. Certification is valid for three years. Recertification written test is available from the Corporate or Regional Service Center.
Who: Adults who will serve as the outdoor trained adult for the troop/group
Min/Max: 6/20
Cost: $10 (includes supplies, bandana, lunch and manual)
Deadline: Registration closes April 23, 2012.
Note: Registration fee(s) for these courses MUST accompany the registration. All trainings take place rain or shine. You will be outdoors for part of the training. Certification is only given to participants who remain for the entire training.
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Lake Williamson, Carlinville, IL
Description:
Gear UP for another adventure at Lake Williamson! Spend some time on the Climbing Tower and in the Climbing Gym in the morning, then break for lunch and head OUTside for time on Lake Williamson's outdoor challenge course. Troops wishing to stay overnight may contact Lake Williamson at 800.500.5922 for pricing and reservations.
Registration Deadline: 4/9/12
Cost: $40/girl; $10/adult (includes hot buffet lunch)
Min/Max: 15/40
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Rend Lake, Whittington, IL
Description:
Come get your wheels spinning at the Rend Lake Bike Rodeo! You will get to decorate your bike and learn all about bike safety. After that, how about going for a ride on a section of the beautiful Rend Lake bike trail?
Registration Deadline: 4/10/12
Cost: $8/girl; $4/adult
Min/Max: 50/100
Program Manager: Jennifer or Julie
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Dierbergs School of Cooking, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
In this fun, interactive program for GS Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors, you will learn how to make and eat various chocolate and candy treats. Recipes include chocolate fondue, peanut brittle, different kinds of cookies, chocolate covered fruit and candy, candy bark and more! Some requirements will need to be fulfilled on your own and will be provided the day of the event. Please note that nuts and peanut butter will be used. Please put on the registration form ANY food allergies.
This program session is FULL and CLOSED.
Registration Deadilne: 4/10/12
Cost: $17/girl
Min/Max: 12/18
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Reliance Bank, Columbia, IL
Description:
Daisies will learn the basics of saving and planning with our friends at Reliance Bank. Work on the Money Counts Financial Literacy leaf, new this year in your Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting!
Registration Deadline: 4/19/12
Cost: $3/girl/tag (adults are free)
Min/Max: 5/20
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
6:15pm - 8:30pm
Location:
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Description:
Girls 12 years and older are invited to try on a mask, snorkel and fins for an underwater adventure. This program introduces girls to SCUBA through a nationally recognized instruction but does not include SCUBA certification. Each girl will be able to put on the gear and swim around the pool underwater. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 4/19/12
Cost: $24/girl
Min/Max: 12/24
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
8:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Corporate Service Center, Glen Carbon, IL
Description:
NEW! This course has been revised and updated by the American Red Cross and is now a 2-year certification for First Aid, CPR and AED. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to act in an emergency until professional medical help arrives. You will learn and practice adult, child and infant CPR and first aid skills. You will also learn how to administer an Automated External Defibrillator. This training is REQUIRED for one adult per troop when participating in activities away from meeting site.
Who: Adults who will be serving as the trained first-aider and/or CPR certified adult for the troop/group.
Cost: $35.50 (includes book, certification card, skills booklet and bandage kit) OR $27 (includes certification card, skills booklet and bandage kit). Additional $5 for non-Girl Scouts. Financial assistance is available.
Bring: Sack lunch and drink. Dress comfortably.
Min/Max: 6/20
Deadline: Registration closes two (2) weeks prior to the day of the training.
Note: Registration fee(s) for these courses or an application for financial assistance MUST accompany the registration.
Deadline to register is 4/26/12.
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Heartland Healthcare Center, Marion, IL
Description:
This workshop is for registered Girl Scout Cadettes interested in working on the Girl Scout Silver Award. In this workshop, girls will learn to identify their communities, brainstorm about community needs and work together to discover possible project ideas. Girls will also learn the benefits of the award, how parents and leaders can help, how to fill out paperwork, donation guidelines and more. This training is required to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award. Projects should not be started until a Cadette level Journey has been completed and each Cadette has attended a training. However, troops may choose to complete one Cadette level Journey, as required, before attending training. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 4/16/12
Cost: $5/girl (Adult/Volunteer materials available online at www.gsofsi.org)
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Reliance Bank, Columbia, IL
Description:
Daisies will learn the basics of saving and planning with our friends at Reliance Bank. Work on the Money Counts Financial Literacy leaf, new this year in your Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting!
Registration Deadline: 4/19/12
Cost: $3/girl/tag (adults are free)
Min/Max: 5/20
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Heartland Healthcare Center, Marion, IL
Description:
This workshop is for registered Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors interested in working on the Girl Scout Gold Award. In this workshop, girls will learn the steps to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, the history and benefits of the award, how parents and leaders can help, how to fill out paperwork and more. This training is required to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. Projects should not be started until after training and completing the required Journey booklet(s). However, girls/troops may choose to complete one or two Senior/Ambassador Journey booklets as required before attending the training. Please note: Girls who have earned their Silver Award will be required to only complete one Senior/Ambassador level Journey before starting their projects. Girls who did not earn their Silver Award will need to complete two Senior/Ambassador level Journey booklets before starting their projects. Adults are limited to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 4/16/12
Cost: $5/girl (Adult/Volunteer materials available online at www.gsofsi.org)
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Makanda, IL
Description:
Head on out to Touch of Nature and learn how to canoe! Spend time exploring the water and investigating the exciting wildlife that live in and around it! Girls will earn a fun patch! Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 4/17/12
Cost: $15/girl/adult
Min/Max: 20/50
Program Manager: Jennifer
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
In honor of our 100th anniversary, girls will take their bear friend on a journey from the past. Activities will include stuffing a bear (similar to Build-A-Bear), playing games, singing songs, hiking and enjoying a tea party. Activity stations will be ran by Girl Scout Junior-Ambassador troops. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking).
GS Junior-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 x1113. First planning meeting will be held on 4/3 at Camp Torqua.
This program is offered at the various times: 9, 10, 11 a.m., 1, 2 or 3 p.m.
Come on out to Touch of Nature for an exciting day of canoeing, playing water games and learning all about water and the creatures that live in it. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 5/1/12
Cost: $20/girl/adult (for participating adults)
Min/Max: 20/50
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Trails of Awareness, Vienna, IL
Description:
Come explore the ancient river ways of the Cache with the Trails of Awareness organization. Who knows, you may get a chance to spot a river otter or a bald eagle!
Registration Deadline: 4/24/12
Cost: $10/girl/adult
Min/Max: 10/30
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Barkhausen Wetland Center, Belknap, IL
Description:
There are more than just bats at the Barkhausen so come prepared to get your nature on! You will be playing lots of fun nature games and will get a chance to learn about our batty friends!
Registration Deadline: 4/24/11
Cost: $5/girl/tag (includes fun patch)
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Corporate Service Center, Glen Carbon, IL
Description:
Making new friends and having fun...That's what Girl Scouts is all about! A Girl Scout Daisy (Kindergarten/1st Grade) participates in many fun and educational activities with her troop of friends such as the Daisy Tea Party, Daisy Gymnastics, Daisy Sports and Daisy Day at the Zoo just to name a few. New troops and activities start in the fall! Your daughter and her friends need you, too! As a parent, let us know if you are interested in helping with a Girl Scout Daisy Troop. Girls are welcome to attend the presentation!
RSVP by contacting Chelsey at 618.307.3624 or cbanaskavich@gsofsi.org.
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Camp Butterfly, Farmington, MO
Description:
This course provides information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to small craft emergencies on lakes. This course will prepare you for non-swimming rescues for water emergencies, self-rescue skills and how to teach basic flat-water paddling strokes. Adults (age 18 & up) who successfully complete this course will be certified to teach canoeing on lakes to girls and other adults. Girls (age 16 -17) may only be secondary instructors. Certification is valid for three years.
Who: Adults ages 18 years and up; Girl Scouts ages 16 years & up
Prerequisite: Participants must be able to paddle a canoe forward, backward, and in a circle. They must be able to swim 25 yards with/without wearing a life jacket and tread water for one minute.
Cost: $25 (includes Small Craft Safety Book).
Min/Max: 6/15.
Note: Please bring food for your meals,
swimsuit, towel, hat, water/water bottle, life jacket (if you prefer your own), water shoes, sunscreen, paper and pencil/pen.
Deadline to register is 5/3/12
Eagle’s Nest unit at Camp Butterfly is available as lodging for Small Craft Safety - Canoeing participants on May 27.
Time:
11:00am - 11:59pm
Location:
Camp Manitowa, Benton, IL
Description:
Bring out the outdoor diva in you at beautiful Camp Manitowa! We will be fishing, playing outdoor games, learning how to build campfires, participating in a low ropes course, doing nature crafts, swimming in an outdoor pool, and if you're not too tired after all that, we will have a huge campfire to sit around and tell stories! When you are done for the day, stay in a cool Yurt! Dinner and breakfast will be provided in the dining hall.
Registration Deadline: 5/1/12
Cost: $38/girl; $25/adult
Min/Max: 50/100
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Camp Butterfly, Farmington, MO
Description:
This course is designed to renew certifications for canoeing instructors whose existing certifi cation cards have not yet expired. The Small Craft Safety - Challenge course consists of taking a written test and demonstrating water skills.
Who: Adults ages 18 years and up; Girl Scouts ages 16 years & up.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Small Craft Safety – Canoeing Course or equivalent. Participants must be able to paddle a canoe forward, backward, and turn a circle. They also must be able to swim 25 yards with/without wearing a life jacket and tread water for one minute.
Cost: $20
Min/Max: 6/15.
Note: Please bring food for your meals, swimsuit, towel, hat, water/water bottle, life jacket (if you prefer your own), water shoes, sunscreen, paper, pencil/pen and Small Craft Safety book.
Deadline to register is 5/3/12.
Time:
12:00am - 9:30am
Location:
Camp Manitowa, Benton, IL
Description:
Bring out the outdoor diva in you at beautiful Camp Manitowa! We will be fishing, playing outdoor games, learning how to build campfires, participating in a low ropes course, doing nature crafts, swimming in an outdoor pool, and if you're not too tired after all that, we will have a huge campfire to sit around and tell stories! When you are done for the day, stay in a cool Yurt! Dinner and breakfast will be provided in the dining hall.
Registration Deadline: 5/1/12
Cost: $38/girl; $25/adult
Min/Max: 50/100
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
8:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Camp Butterfly, Farmington, MO / Meramec River
Description:
This course provides information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to small craft emergencies on rivers. This course will prepare you for water emergencies by teaching you how to protect yourself while assisting others. Adults (age 18 & up) who successfully complete this course will be certified to teach canoeing on lakes to girls and other adults. Girls (ages 16-17) may only be secondary instructors. Certification is valid for three years.
**The training group will leave Camp Butterfly waterfront at 8 a.m. Training will take place on the Meramec River after approximately one hour travel time. Ending time depends on river conditions.**
Who: Adults ages 18 years and up; Girl Scouts ages 16 years & up.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Small Craft Safety – Canoeing Course or equivalent. Participants must be able to paddle a canoe forward, backward, and turn a circle. They also must be able to swim 25 yards with/without wearing a life jacket and tread water for one minute.
Cost: $40 (includes canoe rental & course cost).
Min/Max: 6/15.
Note: Please bring food for your meals, swimsuit, towel, hat, water/water bottle, life jacket (if you prefer your own), water shoes, sunscreen, paper, pencil/pen, bungee cord, rope, milk jug and Small Craft Safety book.
Deadline to register is 5/3/12.
Eagle’s Nest unit at Camp Butterfly is available as lodging for Small Craft Safety-- Moving Water participants on May 26.
