THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Calling all wildlife lovers! Don't miss the Scouting for Wildlife Campout! This will be an awesome opportunity to get outside, do fun hands-on activities with local wildlife professionals and enjoy camp! Check out a fish shocking boat, do some wildlife tracking, meet a wildlife rehabilitator and some of her animals and build bluebird boxes for our feathered friends! In the evening, there will still be time to relax around the campfire and enjoy a s'more with friends! Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 4/15/13
Cost: $20/girl/adult
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
12:00am - 11:59pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Calling all wildlife lovers! Don't miss the Scouting for Wildlife Campout! This will be an awesome opportunity to get outside, do fun hands-on activities with local wildlife professionals and enjoy camp! Check out a fish shocking boat, do some wildlife tracking, meet a wildlife rehabilitator and some of her animals and build bluebird boxes for our feathered friends! In the evening, there will still be time to relax around the campfire and enjoy a s'more with friends! Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 4/15/13
Cost: $20/girl/adult
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Corporate Service Center, Glen Carbon Regional Service Center, Mt. Vernon
Description:
Both GSSI Council Shops open.
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Murphysboro Youth Recreation Center, Murphysboro, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Celebrate Mother's Day with the staff from One Hot Cookie! Do some crafts, learn a game or two and enjoy brunch and tea!
Registration Deadline: 4/10/13
Cost: $23/girl/adult
Min/Max: 100/300
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Camp Chan Ya Ta, Worden, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Girl Scout Juniors through Ambassadors will build their own Firestreak rockets to test launch at camp. They will also launch soda bottle rockets, solar bags, bicarbonate rockets and generally experiment with aeronautical design and propulsion.
Registration Deadline: 4/18/13
Cost: $15/girl (incl. model rocket, snack & all supplies); $5/adult
Min/Max: 30/100
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 at the Children's Garden/Playground after their 2 hour gardening session. Activities will help complete requirements in the Brownie Quest journey.
Registration Deadline: 3/28/13
Cost: $11/girl (includes 2 hour lesson plus a wristband for participation into the Children's Garden after gardening session); $8/adult (includes admission into the garden and a wristband for participation into the Children's Garden); 1 adult free for every five Girl Scouts registered with the troop. (List all adult names on registration and designate those entering free).
(Class size is limited to Girl Scouts and their adult chaperones only). Garden is open to the public for those families who wish to visit the garden while their daughter is in gardening session. Cost per adult & children 13 and up is $8; siblings under 2 are free. Cost for Children's Garden for children 12 and under is $3; adults 13 and older are free. Fees for families are to be paid at the gate at the gardens.
Min/Max: 25/50 girls; 15/25 adults
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Jacoby Art Center, Alton, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Girls will be delighted as they make a simple pouch, coasters and brightly colored felted balls that can be used for decoration or strung for a necklace.
Registration Deadline: 4/15/13
Cost: $4/girl
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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 at the Children's Garden/Playground after their 2 hour gardening session. Activities will help complete requirements in the Brownie Quest journey.
Registration Deadline: 3/28/13
Cost: $11/girl (includes 2 hour lesson plus a wristband for participation into the Children's Garden after gardening session); $8/adult (includes admission into the garden and a wristband for participation into the Children's Garden); 1 adult free for every five Girl Scouts registered with the troop. (List all adult names on registration and designate those entering free).
(Class size is limited to Girl Scouts and their adult chaperones only). Garden is open to the public for those families who wish to visit the garden while their daughter is in gardening session. Cost per adult & children 13 and up is $8; siblings under 2 are free. Cost for Children's Garden for children 12 and under is $3; adults 13 and older are free. Fees for families are to be paid at the gate at the gardens.
Min/Max: 25/50 girls; 15/25 adults
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
12:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Calling all wildlife lovers! Don't miss the Scouting for Wildlife Campout! This will be an awesome opportunity to get outside, do fun hands-on activities with local wildlife professionals and enjoy camp! Check out a fish shocking boat, do some wildlife tracking, meet a wildlife rehabilitator and some of her animals and build bluebird boxes for our feathered friends! In the evening, there will still be time to relax around the campfire and enjoy a s'more with friends! Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 4/15/13
Cost: $20/girl/adult
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Jennifer
Description:
Both GSSI Council Shops will be open until 7:00 p.m.
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Dierberg's School of Cooking, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Chocolate for lunch? Check! Chocolate for dinner? Check! Chocolate for a snack? Of course! Come learn how to make Heavenly Hash Popcorn, Chocolate Carmel Bites, Cincinnati Chili, Chocolate Quesadillas with Chocolate Fruit Dip, Gooey Butter Brownie Bars and Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes. Can you say Choco-licious?! Please list ANY food allergies on registration form.
Registration Deadline: 4/16/13
Cost: $17/girl
Min/Max: 12/18
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Makanda, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. 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: 4/22/13
Cost: $15/girl/adult
Min/Max: 10/30
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Cederhurst Center for the Arts, Mt. Vernon, IL
Description:
Learn the ways to build with clay to create an animal of your very own creation! Take some time to explore the beautiful art in the Cedarhurst galleries as well! You will be able to take your project home with you!
Registration Deadline: 4/18/13
Cost: $6/girl
Min/Max: 12/25
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Camp Whispering Oaks, Salem, IL
Description:
Canoeing AND s'mores?! Woohoo! Head on out to camp and do a little paddling, eat a little chocolate and who knows, we may even have time to throw in a fishing line or two!
Registration Deadline: 4/29/13
Cost: $3/girl/adult
Min/Max: 5/16
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, 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 book(s). However, girls/troops may choose to complete one or two Senior/Ambassador Journey books 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 books before starting their projects. Adults are limited to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 4/16/13
Cost: $5/girl (Adult/Volunteer materials available online at www.gsofsi.org)
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
6:00pm - 11:59pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL
Description:
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can earn this award by mentoring younger girls in a camp setting as you build skills toward becoming a camp counselor. To earn the CIT Award, you must do the following: complete the council CIT Training and work with younger girls over the course of a camp session (this can be earned with day or resident camp).
Registration Deadline: 5/1/13
Cost: $20
Min/Max: 4/15
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
7:00pm - 11:59pm
Location:
Camp Whispering Oaks, Salem, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Want to be working in the lab, late one night? Then join us for a fun sleepover at Camp Whispering Oaks where we will run experiments late into the night and earn Juniors their Geocacher and Detective Badges!
Registration Deadline: 5/1/13
Cost: $15/girl; $5/adult
Min/Max: 30/60
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
All day event
Location:
Gray Summit, MO
Description:
It's a Road Trip for Brownies and their leaders! Girls will visit the Shaw Preservation Nature Area for a hike through the wildflowers and prairies on their way to earning their Hiker Badge. Our second stop is all about animals! Girls will explore the Purina Farms Visitor Center which includes wagon rides, cow milking, flying freesbie dogs and dog show visit at the state of the art Purina Event Calendar. Brownies will complete some requirements toward their Hiker and Pets Badges. Badges not included in fee.
Departing St. Clair Square Mall in Fairview Heights at 8:15am returning at 3pm. Address: 134 Saint Clair Sq., Fairview Heights, IL 62208.
Departing Illinois Centre Mall in Marion at 7:30am, pick up at Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon at 8:15am returning at 5:45pm to Mt. Vernon and 6:40pm to Marion. Addresses: Illiniois Centre Mall, 300 W. Deyoung St., Marion, IL 62959 and Times Square Mall, 42nd St. & Broadway St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (Only picking up at Mt. Vernon if we receive registrations from this area).
Departing Village Square Mall in Effingham at 8am returning at 5:45pm. Address: 51 Village Square Mall, Effingham, IL 62401.
Registration Deadline: 4/18/13
Cost: $20/girl/adult
Program Manager: Carolyn Miener
Min/Max: 100/400
Time:
12:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL
Description:
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can earn this award by mentoring younger girls in a camp setting as you build skills toward becoming a camp counselor. To earn the CIT Award, you must do the following: complete the council CIT Training and work with younger girls over the course of a camp session (this can be earned with day or resident camp).
Registration Deadline: 5/1/13
Cost: $20
Min/Max: 4/15
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
12:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Camp Whispering Oaks, Salem, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Want to be working in the lab, late one night? Then join us for a fun sleepover at Camp Whispering Oaks where we will run experiments late into the night and earn Juniors their Geocacher and Detective Badges!
Registration Deadline: 5/1/13
Cost: $15/girl; $5/adult
Min/Max: 30/60
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Camp ChanYaTa - Worden, 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 May 9, 2013.
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:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Makanda, IL
Description:
Come 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: 4/29/13
Cost: $15/girl/adult
Min/Max: 20/50
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Camp Whispering Oaks - Salem, 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 May 9, 2013.
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:
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 5/2/12
Eagle’s Nest unit at Camp Butterfly is available as lodging for Small Craft Safety - Canoeing participants on May 24.
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 5/2/13.
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 5/2/13.
Eagle’s Nest unit at Camp Butterfly is available as lodging for Small Craft Safety-- Moving Water participants on May 25.
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Town Hall Archery, Belleville
Description:
This course provides archery training and lessons on care and use of equipment and safety issues for those who wish to become certified or re-certified in archery instruction with the intent of providing archery sessions for Girl Scout groups at camp.
9am» Council Shop Extended Hours
