For this Community Service Project, we challenge each GSSI troop to donate a pair of pajamas (adult or kid sizes) or package of underwear equal to the number of girls in your troop to a shelter, pantry, place of worship or non-profit organization in your area. Please check with your chosen location first to make sure they are accepting this type of donation.
To participate, you must submit a participation form (located at www.gsofsi.org) no later than 11/15/12 to:
Tracy Barnes
Pajama Party
#4 Ginger Creek Parkway
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
tbarnes@gsofsi.org
A special patch will also be available. To order the patch, fill out the patch information on the participation form (on our website at www.gsofsi.org) and mail it with a check for $2/patch. All patches will be given out at the January 2013 Service Unit Meetings and will go to the troop leaders. Please also forward any photos of your troop participating for our council website. Please put your troop number on the back of the photo or e-mail to tbarnes@gsofsi.org. All participating troops will be acknowledged in our January 2013 Link to Leaders.
This service project is from Oct.1 - Nov. 15, 2012
Location:
Bandy's Pumpkin Patch, Johnston City, IL
Description:
How do you mend a broken Jack-O-Lantern? With a pumpkin! Fall is in the air and what better place to spend the day than Bandy's Pumpkin Patch! Bandy's offers so much more than just pumpkins. To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts, the 2012 Bandy's Corn Maze will showcase the Girl Scout logo! How about coming out for a hayride, for a visit to the awesome play barn, to try your hand at shooting the corn cannon or to answer Girl Scout themed questions along with the Girl Scout corn maze? Bandy's will even do nighttime hayrides for your troop. For more information, please visit Bandy's website at www.bandyspumpkinpatch.com
Registration Deadline: None
Cost: See Bandy's website (above)
Min/Max: None
Program Manager: Jennifer
Location:
The Edwardsville Children's Museum, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Is art your thing? Do you love to color, paint and sketch? Then help us to fill the art gallery at the Edwardsville Children's Museum through the month of October in honor of our founder's birthday. Juliette Gordon Lowe's birthday was on October 31st, and she loved art! The theme for this year's exhibit is "Why I Love Girl Scouting." Submit a picture no larger than 11"x14" with your name and troop number on the back. Please submit as a troop. Troops/individuals who participate will receive a free pass for visitation to the museum to see the art display. Art cannot be returned.
Registration Deadline: Artwork must be sent to corporate service center by 9/25/12
Cost: None
Min/Max: None
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Jacoby Art Center, Alton, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. What better way to get ready for fall fun than by making wind socks with fall and Halloween designs!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $6/girl
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
11:00am - 11:59pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION. Join us for the first Older Girls Only Weekend at Camp Cedar Point over Columbus Day Weekend. Come for 1, 2 or 3 nights! The weekend is yours! Enjoy some day activities such as canoeing, archery and hikes, and enjoy some late night activities like stargazing and campfires along with some surprises in store. Not all time will be scheduled. Food is not provided. You need to come with a troop camp trained adult. Please indicate if you want to sleep in your own tent.
Have you ever wondered what the costs of Costa Rica look like? Or maybe you would prefer to check out the sites in London, England? Or, perhaps you would like to take a trip to the East or West coast? The possibilities are endless! Before you pack your bags, come to this informational meeting/program to get a glimpse of all the travel opportunities Girl Scouts can provide. This program is open to girls (Juniors-Ambassadors), parents, troop leaders and/or Service Unit team members. We will have some hands-on activities, talk about council-sponsored trips, Destinations, have a question/answer session and hear from girls who have taken part in our unique traveling opportunities.
Registration Deadline: 9/25/12
Cost: None
Min/Max: 40/80
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
12:00am - 11:59pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION. Join us for the first Older Girls Only Weekend at Camp Cedar Point over Columbus Day Weekend. Come for 1, 2 or 3 nights! The weekend is yours! Enjoy some day activities such as canoeing, archery and hikes, and enjoy some late night activities like stargazing and campfires along with some surprises in store. Not all time will be scheduled. Food is not provided. You need to come with a troop camp trained adult. Please indicate if you want to sleep in your own tent.
Do you have high hopes for a high ropes course? If so, you're in luck! Come out to Camp Manitowa for a high ropes adventure that you will never forget! If you're brave, try out the zip line!
Registration Deadline: 9/25/12
Cost: $18/girl/adult
Min/Max: 15/24
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Marion, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL AND CLOSED. Brownies, grab a net and help the rangers at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge capture and tag migrating monarch butterflies! Come find out what a pollinator is, try a sweet honey treat and make a buggy craft as you work on your Bugs Badge! You will spend time both indoors and outdoors.
Registration Deadline: 9/17/12
Cost: $6/girl
Min/Max: 20/50
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
10:00am - 11:59pm
Location:
Tower Rock, Elizabethtown, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Get down and dirty with the Dirt Detectives as they tackle another Heritage Resource mystery! Help real Archaeologists and the U.S. Forest Service to collect clues to the past that will enable them to reconstruct history! Enjoy Dutch oven cooking and storytelling around the campfire after playing in the dirt all day long! We will be camping in a primitive camping area.
Registration Deadline: 9/20/12
Cost: $12/girl; $8/adult
Min/Max: 8/12
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, IL
Description:
Take your bear best friend on a trip through Camp Wassatoga! Activities will include stuffing a bear (similar to Build-A-Bear), playing games, singing songs, hiking and enjoying a tea party with your new best friend. Activity stations will be ran by Girl Scout Junior-Ambassador troops. GS Junior-Ambassador troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113.
Take your bear best friend on a trip through Camp Wassatoga! Activities will include stuffing a bear (similar to Build-A-Bear), playing games, singing songs, hiking and enjoying a tea party with your new best friend. Activity stations will be ran by Girl Scout Junior-Ambassador troops. GS Junior-Ambassador troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIOINS. There are many types of bullies girls can face on a daily basis. Girls will learn about ways they can protect themselves from bullies, learn basic self-defense moves and discover how they can be Bully Proof.
Registration Deadline: 9/17/12
Cost: $11/girl
Min/Max: 10/60
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Manitowa, Benton, IL
Description:
Do you have high hopes for a high ropes course? If so, you're in luck! Come out to Camp Manitowa for a high ropes adventure that you will never forget! If you're brave, try out the zip line!
Registration Deadline: 9/25/12
Cost: $18/girl/adult
Min/Max: 15/24
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Jacoby Art Center, Alton, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. What can you make out of junk? Art, of course! Try your hand at making various art projects from items typically found in a junk drawer. Projects may include Duct Tape Art, Guitar Pick Jewelry and more!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $10/girl
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, IL
Description:
Take your bear best friend on a trip through Camp Wassatoga! Activities will include stuffing a bear (similar to Build-A-Bear), playing games, singing songs, hiking and enjoying a tea party with your new best friend. Activity stations will be ran by Girl Scout Junior-Ambassador troops. GS Junior-Ambassador troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113.
Take your bear best friend on a trip through Camp Wassatoga! Activities will include stuffing a bear (similar to Build-A-Bear), playing games, singing songs, hiking and enjoying a tea party with your new best friend. Activity stations will be ran by Girl Scout Junior-Ambassador troops. GS Junior-Ambassador troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. There are many types of bullies girls can face on a daily basis. Girls will learn about ways they can protect themselves from bullies, learn basic self-defense moves and discover how they can be Bully Proof.
Registration Deadline: 9/17/12
Cost: $11/girl
Min/Max: 10/60
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
12:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Tower Rock, Elizabethtown, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Get down and dirty with the Dirt Detectives as they tackle another Heritage Resource mystery! Help real Archaeologists and the U.S. Forest Service to collect clues to the past that will enable them to reconstruct history! Enjoy Dutch oven cooking and storytelling around the campfire after playing in the dirt all day long! We will be camping in a primitive camping area.
Registration Deadline: 9/20/12
Cost: $12/girl; $8/adult
Min/Max: 8/12
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
12:00am - 11:59pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION. Join us for the first Older Girls Only Weekend at Camp Cedar Point over Columbus Day Weekend. Come for 1, 2 or 3 nights! The weekend is yours! Enjoy some day activities such as canoeing, archery and hikes, and enjoy some late night activities like stargazing and campfires along with some surprises in store. Not all time will be scheduled. Food is not provided. You need to come with a troop camp trained adult. Please indicate if you want to sleep in your own tent.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION. Join us for the first Older Girls Only Weekend at Camp Cedar Point over Columbus Day Weekend. Come for 1, 2 or 3 nights! The weekend is yours! Enjoy some day activities such as canoeing, archery and hikes, and enjoy some late night activities like stargazing and campfires along with some surprises in store. Not all time will be scheduled. Food is not provided. You need to come with a troop camp trained adult. Please indicate if you want to sleep in your own tent.
Affton's Academy of Music and Dance, Mt. Vernon, IL
Description:
Have you ever dreamed of being a ballerina? Girls will be learning about ballet, movement and rhythm at this session just for Daisies.
Registration Deadline: 9/20/12
Cost: $8/girl
Min/Max: 15/40
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Jackman's Fabrics, Fairview Heights, IL
Description:
Bright colors make this project cool! In this sewing program, you will learn how to sew a cool pillow with 3-D petals. This is perfect for a bed or sofa!
Registration Deadline: 9/25/12
Cost: $29/girl
Min/Max: 6/12
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
10:45am - 11:45am
Location:
Affton's Academy of Music & Dance, Mt. Vernon, IL
Description:
Brownies will be sure to have a blast as they learn to Zumba while Dancin' at the Camp. Girls will earn their Dancer Badge at this session. Badge not included in cost.
Registration Deadline: 9/20/12
Cost: $8/girl
Min/Max: 15/40
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Jackman's Fabrics, Fairview Heights, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Bright colors make this project cool! In this sewing program, you will learn how to sew a cool pillow with 3-D petals. This is perfect for a bed or sofa!
Registration Deadline: 9/25/12
Cost: $29/girl
Min/Max: 6/12
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Snow Power Unlimited, Herrin, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Come to Snow Power Gymnastics for a fun filled hour of gymnastics and cheerleading. Girls will try out the low balance beam, uneven bars and have free time in the blowup trampolines.
Registration Deadline: 9/13/12
Cost: $8/girl
Min/Max: 20/100
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Corporate Service Center, Glen Carbon, IL
Description:
This workshop is for registered Girl Scout Leaders who have Cadettes interested in working on the Girl Scout Silver Award. In this workshop, leaders will learn how to identify what/where their communities' needs are, learn how to brainstorm with the girls about community needs, how to work together to discover possible project ideas and how to work with their girls to complete their projects. Leaders will also learn the benefits of the award, how parents and mentors 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 at least one leader from the troop has attended a training. However, troops may choose to complete one Cadette level Journey, as required, before a leader attends the training.
To register for the trainings, please submit a Girl Program Registration form. In place of the "Name of Program," please write in Silver Award Training.
Registration Deadline: 9/26/12
Cost: $5/adult (Adults will be given up to 10 girl Silver Award Handbooks at training)
Min/Max: 5/25
Program Manager: Angie
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 candy treats. Recipes include chocolate fondue, peanut brittle, different kinds of cookies, chocolate covered fruit and candy, candy bark and more! Please note that nuts and peanut butter will be used. Please put on the registration form ANY food allergies.
Registration Deadline: 9/27/12
Cost: $17/girl
Min/Max: 12/18
Program Manager: Angie
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
8:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Corporate Service Center, Glen Carbon
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 9/27/12
Time:
9:30am - 3:30pm
Location:
Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion, IL
Description:
It's an all-day learning extravaganza. Fulfill your training requirement while making new friends and having fun! This day is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Lunch will not be provided, so please bring a sack lunch. Simply pick classes you will attend (on registration form), and submit to either Service Center. Deadline to register is one (1) week prior to the date of the Learning Fair.
Afternoon Session: 1-3:30 p.m. Choose from Girl Scouting 101, PB&J Workshop, Girl Scout Daisy/Brownie Grade Level or Girl Scout Silver Award Training*
*This session ends at 3pm and requires a $5 fee.
Time:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
American Obstacle, Kinmundy, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Head on out to American Obstacle for an awesome day of Ropes Courses and Team Building! In the morning, you and your team will work together as you undertake the teams challenge course. In the afternoon, you will experience the Canopy Tour as you soar through the trees! Girls must weigh at least 75 pounds. There will be a one-hour break in the afternoon.
Registration Deadline: 9/13/12
Cost: $57/girl/adult
Min/Max: 6/48
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mt. Vernon, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Girls 12 and older, come try a Segway Tour! The St. Louis Science Center and Old National Bank have teamed up to provide you with this excellent opportunity to try the Segway Personal Transporter, invented by Dean Kamen! Girls only for this program, please. Adults are welcome to photograph and watch girls. All riders must be at least 100 lbs. and 12 years or older. Include t-shirt size for an included STEM shirt!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $15/girl
Min/Max: 5/10
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Canoeing, crafts, archery, geocaching and hiking await you at the fabulous Camp Wassatoga! Juniors will be working on their Junior Animal Habitats Badge! Girls will need to bring a sack lunch.
Registration Deadline: 9/25/12
Cost: $8/girl
Min/Max: 30/60
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Treehouse Wildlife Center, Dow, IL
Description:
THIS DATE HAS CHANGED. Come to the Treehouse Center and visit owls, hawks, turtles and other critters that live in your backyard and in the Illinois woods. Learn about these wild animals, and find out what you can do to help those injured on their way to rehabilitation. Girls will tour the facility and work on activities in the Daisy Journey 3 Cheers for Animals!
Registration Deadline: 9/20/12
Cost: $8/girl
Min/Max: 15/50
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mt. Vernon, IL
Description:
Girls 12 and older, come try a Segway Tour! The St. Louis Science Center and Old National Bank have teamed up to provide you with this excellent opportunity to try the Segway Personal Transporter, invented by Dean Kamen! Girls only for this program, please. Adults are welcome to photograph and watch girls. All riders must be at least 100 lbs. and 12 years or older. Include t-shirt size for an included STEM shirt!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $15/girl
Min/Max: 5/10
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Treehouse Wildlife Center, Dow, IL
Description:
THIS DATE HAS CHANGED. Come to the Treehouse Wildlife Center and visit owls, hawks, turtles and other critters that live in your backyard and in the Illinois woods. Learn about these wild animals and find out what you can do to help those injured on their way to rehabilitation. Activities will complete the Animal Habitat's Badge (not included in fee).
Registration Deadline: 9/20/12
Cost: $8/girl
Min/Max: 15/50
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion, IL
Description:
This workshop is for registered Girl Scout Leaders who have Cadettes interested in working on the Girl Scout Silver Award. In this workshop, leaders will learn how to identify what/where their communities' needs are, learn how to brainstorm with the girls about community needs, how to work together to discover possible project ideas and how to work with their girls to complete their projects. Leaders will also learn the benefits of the award, how parents and mentors 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 at least leader from the troop has attended a training. However, troops may choose to complete one Cadette level Journey, as required, before a leader attends the training.
Learning Fairs
To Register for a Silver Award Training at a Learning Fair, please fill out and submit a Learning Fair registration form (found in the Volunteer Learning Catalog) along with payment. Deadlines for all learning Fair courses are one week before the course date.
Registration Deadline: 10/6/12
Cost: $5/adult (Adults will be given up to 10 girl Silver Award Handbooks at training)
Min/Max: 5/25
Program Manager: Angie
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: 9/20/12
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:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Jacoby Art Center, Alton, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. What can you make out of junk? Art, of course! Try your hand at making various art projects from items typically found in a junk drawer. Projects may include Duct Tape Art, Guitar Pick Jewelry and more!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $10/girl
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mt. Vernon, IL
Description:
Girls 12 and older, come try a Segway Tour! The St. Louis Science Center and Old National Bank have teamed up to provide you with this excellent opportunity to try the Segway Personal Transporter, invented by Dean Kamen! Girls only for this program, please. Adults are welcome to photograph and watch girls. All riders must be at least 100 lbs. and 12 years or older. Include t-shirt size for an included STEM shirt!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $15/girl
Min/Max: 5/10
Program Manager: Emily
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham
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 October 5, 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:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ina, IL
Description:
Girls 12 and older, come try a Segway Tour! The St. Louis Science Center and Old National Bank have teamed up to provide you with this excellent opportunity to try the Segway Personal Transporter, invented by Dean Kamen! Girls only for this program, please. Adults are welcome to photograph and watch girls. All riders must be at least 100 lbs. and 12 years or older. Include t-shirt size for an included STEM shirt!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $15/girl
Min/Max: 5/10
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ina, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL AND CLOSED. Girls 12 and older, come try a Segway Tour! The St. Louis Science Center and Old National Bank have teamed up to provide you with this excellent opportunity to try the Segway Personal Transporter, invented by Dean Kamen! Girls only for this program, please. Adults are welcome to photograph and watch girls. All riders must be at least 100 lbs. and 12 years or older. Include t-shirt size for an included STEM shirt!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $15/girl
Min/Max: 5/10
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Corporate Service Center, Glen Carbon, IL
Description:
Get a chance to get behind the ballot as girls take a closer look at the ins and outs of voting in our country. Create a Remember to Vote poster for your community, get a close-up look at what it's like to campaign for an elected office by creating your own ad campaign and learn how to make your voice heard in government. Girl Scout Seniors who attend this program will earn the Behind the Ballot Badge; Cadettes and Ambassadors will receive a fun patch.
Registration Deadline: 10/1/12
Cost: $7/girl
Min/Max: 20/40
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ina, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL AND CLOSED. Girls 12 and older, come try a Segway Tour! The St. Louis Science Center and Old National Bank have teamed up to provide you with this excellent opportunity to try the Segway Personal Transporter, invented by Dean Kamen! Girls only for this program, please. Adults are welcome to photograph and watch girls. All riders must be at least 100 lbs. and 12 years or older. Include t-shirt size for an included STEM shirt!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $15/girl
Min/Max: 5/10
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham
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.
Min/Max: 6/20
Cost: Free
Note: Please bring water, paper, pen/pencil.
Deadline to register is 10/5/12.
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Glen Carbon Service Center, Glen Carbon, IL
Description:
Have you ever wondered what the costs of Costa Rica look like? Or maybe you would prefer to check out the sites in London, England? Or, perhaps you would like to take a trip to the East or West coast? The possibilities are endless! Before you pack your bags, come to this informational meeting/program to get a glimpse of all the travel opportunities Girl Scouts can provide. This program is open to girls (Juniors-Ambassadors), parents, troop leaders and/or Service Unit team members. We will have some hands-on activities, talk about council-sponsored trips, Destinations, have a question/answer session and hear from girls who have taken part in our unique traveling opportunities.
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: None
Min/Max: 40/80
Program Manager: Angie
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location:
Virtual
Description:
Virtual Interactive Enrichment Workshops (V.I.E.W.)
No travel required for this course! Connect with other volunteers and bring your questions or expertise to the table at these roundtable webinars/conference calls.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Just about everyone faces conflict of some sort when working with a group. It may involve girls, adults or both. Join us for this roundtable conversation on conflict management. Both staff and volunteers with conflict management experience will be on the call to offer advice and solutions to your situations.
Who: Any registered adult volunteer.
Min/Max: 6/30
Deadline: Registration closes one (1) week prior to the day of the course. Conference call information will be sent to registered attendees only. If you do not receive call information within 24 hours of the scheduled session, please contact Michelle Barnes, Volunteer Development Assistant, at 800.345.6858, x1130.
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Virtual
Description:
Virtual Interactive Enrichment Workshops (V.I.E.W.)
No travel required for this course! Connect with other volunteers and bring your questions or expertise to the table at these roundtable webinars/conference calls.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Just about everyone faces conflict of some sort when working with a group. It may involve girls, adults or both. Join us for this roundtable conversation on conflict management. Both staff and volunteers with conflict management experience will be on the call to offer advice and solutions to your situations.
Who: Any registered adult volunteer.
Min/Max: 6/30
Deadline: Registration closes one (1) week prior to the day of the course. Conference call information will be sent to registered attendees only. If you do not receive call information within 24 hours of the scheduled session, please contact Michelle Barnes, Volunteer Development Assistant, at 800.345.6858, x1130.
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Eckert's Orchards, Belleville, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL AND CLOSED. Join the cupcake craziness! Enjoy experimenting with a variety of tips and icing bags while decorating cupcakes. Get the chance to practice making stars, borders, flowers and letters as well as share some fun ways to top cupcakes with candies, sprinkles and more! Each girl will take home 6 decorated cupcakes.
Registration Deadline: 10/1/12
Cost: $21/girl
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Virtual
Description:
Virtual Interactive Enrichment Workshops (V.I.E.W.)
No travel required for this course! Connect with other volunteers and bring your questions or expertise to the table at these roundtable webinars/conference calls.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Just about everyone faces conflict of some sort when working with a group. It may involve girls, adults or both. Join us for this roundtable conversation on conflict management. Both staff and volunteers with conflict management experience will be on the call to offer advice and solutions to your situations.
Who: Any registered adult volunteer.
Min/Max: 6/30
Deadline: Registration closes one (1) week prior to the day of the course. Conference call information will be sent to registered attendees only. If you do not receive call information within 24 hours of the scheduled session, please contact Michelle Barnes, Volunteer Development Assistant, at 800.345.6858, x1130.
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Jacoby Art Center, Alton, IL
Description:
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making simple pottery? Now is your chance! After a quick visit through the Jacoby Art Center's gallery, girls will get the chance to make a pinch pot, coil pot and a tile on the first night. On the second night the girls will finish their pieces with glazing.
Registration Deadline: 10/1/12
Cost: $10/girl
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Angie
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Regional Service Center, Mt. Vernon, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. 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: 9/24/12
Cost: $5/girl (Adult/Volunteer material available online at www.gsofsi.org)
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Angie
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point
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 October 8, 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 - 10:00am
Location:
Affton's Academy of Music and Dance, Mt. Vernon, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Instruments, songs and dance will move you at this session just for Daisies. Modeled from the KinderMusic program the girls will sing, try out musical instruments, and move to the beat with dance. This session will complete the Fly, Fly Away session in the Daisy Journey; 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals.
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: $11/girl (includes a CD of music)
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
9:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
It's an all-day learning extravaganza. Fulfill your training requirement while making new friends and having fun! This day is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Lunch will not be provided, so please bring a sack lunch. Simply pick classes you will attend (on registration form), and submit to either Service Center. Deadline to register is one (1) week prior to the date of the Learning Fair.
Afternoon Session: 1-3:30 p.m. Choose from Girl Scouting 101, PB&J Workshop, Girl Scout Daisy/Brownie Grade Level or Girl Scout Silver Award Training*
*This session ends at 3pm and requires a $5 fee.
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Marion, IL
Description:
Head on out to Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and join a Park Ranger to try out forest fire fighting gear! Take an awesome tree hike, make a tree craft and even plant a tree! Bring out the tree hugger in you as you work on your Trees Badge!
Registration Deadline: 10/1/12
Cost: $6/girl
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Bring out the outdoor diva in you at the beautiful Camp Manitowa! This will be a crazy and fun outdoors weekend packed with a high/low ropes course, a zip line, kayaking, an indoor bouldering wall and an exciting nature hike! If you're not too tired after all of that, there will be a huge campfire to sit around and listen to stories! When you are done for the day, stay in a cool Yurt! Dinner and breakfast will be provided in the dining hall. This is a troop only event.
Registration Deadline: 10/2/12
Cost: $38/girl; $25/adult
Min/Max: 50/100
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Lake Land College, Kluthe Center, Effingham, IL
Description:
This workshop is for registered Girl Scout Leaders who have Cadettes interested in working on the Girl Scout Silver Award. In this workshop, leaders will learn how to identify what/where their communities' needs are, learn how to brainstorm with the girls about community needs, how to work together to discover possible project ideas and how to work with their girls to complete their projects. Leaders will also learn the benefits of the award, how parents and mentors 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 at least one leader from the troop has attended a training. However, troops may choose to complete one Cadette level Journey, as required, before a leader attends the training.
Learning Fairs
To register for a Silver Award Training at a Learning Fair, please fill out and submit a Learning Fair registration form (found in the Volunteer Learning Course Catalog) along with payment. Deadlines are one week before course date.
Registration Deadline: 10/13/12
Cost: $5/adult (Adults will be given up to 10 girl Silver Award Handbooks at training)
Min/Max: 5/25
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. What can you make out of junk? Art, of course! Try your hand at making various art projects from items typically found in a junk drawer. Projects may include Duct Tape Art, Guitar Pick Jewelry and more!
Registration Deadline: 9/19/12
Cost: $10/girl
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ina, IL
Description:
Investigate the natural world with experts from the Army of Corps of Engineers!
Registration Deadline: 9/27/12
Cost: $5/girl/adult
Min/Max: 20/40
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
University Museum at SIU, Carbondale, IL
Description:
Using foamcore and a variety of other materials, build a landscape scene that comes right out at you! Complete 2 steps of the Senior Collage Artist Legacy Badge.
Registration Deadline: 9/27/12
Cost: $4/girl
Min/Max: 5/20
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Affton's Academy of Music and Dance, Herrin, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Instruments, songs and dance will move you at this session just for Daisies. Modeled from the KinderMusic program the girls will sing, try out musical instruments, and move to the beat with dance. This session will complete the Fly, Fly Away session in the Daisy Journey; 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals.
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: $11/girl (includes a CD of music)
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
SIUE Head Coach Leah Johnson and the volleyball team look forward to hosting Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois to a match in October. An autograph session and meet & greet with the team will folllow the match.
Registration Deadline: 10/2/12
Cost: $3/girl/adult
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
tHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION. Girl Scout Seniors, earn your Science of Style Badge as you compare brands, learn the science behind beauty products, learn to dress up and dress down your look and have some crazy fun at this woman owned business. Cadettes and Ambassadors are welcome to attend, too (no Badge included).
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
12:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Camp Manitowa, Benton, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Bring out the outdoor diva in you at the beautiful Camp Manitowa! This will be a crazy and fun outdoors weekend packed with a high/low ropes course, a zip line, kayaking, an indoor bouldering wall and an exciting nature hike! If you're not too tired after all of that, there will be a huge campfire to sit around and listen to stories! When you are done for the day, stay in a cool Yurt! Dinner and breakfast will be provided in the dining hall. This is a troop only event.
Registration Deadline: 10/2/12
Cost: $38/girl; $25/adult
Min/Max: 50/100
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp ChanYaTa, Worden
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 October 12, 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:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Ondessonk, Ozark, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Come out for a guided nature hike with the staff from Camp Ondessonk that will take you to some of the most beautiful natural places at Camp Ondessonk and the Shawnee National Forest during the height of fall's color changes! You willl also visit the highest free-falling waterfalls in the state of Illinois.
Registration Deadline: 9/27/12
Cost: $12/girl (incl. guided hike & lunch on the trail); $7/adult (incl. lunch)
Min/Max: 10/30
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL AND CLOSED. Add some bite to Halloween this year with these spooky recipes for eyeballs, guts and fingers. Creepy never tasted so good! Girls may fulfill some requirements for the Snacks Badge.
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: $11/girl
Min/Max: 15/24
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
Come explore the ancient river ways of the Cache River with the Trails of Awareness Organization as they share their expertise and knowledge of the beautiful scenery. Who knows, you may get a chance to spot a river otter or a bald eagle!
Registration Deadline: 10/2/12
Cost: $15/girl/adult
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Description:
Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua! This scary event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies & Brownies and their brave leaders. Activities include songs, games, a haunted hike, a craft, a visit through a haunted troop house and of course a snack. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios. Must carpool (very limited parking). Include your first, second and third choice on session time. Start times scheduled every 20 minutes within each hour block and assigned first come first serve. Cadette-Ambassador Troops: If interested in assisting with this event, please contact Carolyn Miener at 618.692.0692 Ext. 1113. First planning meeting will be held on 9/18/12 at Camp Torqua.
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Eckert's Orchards, Belleville, IL
Description:
Add some bite to Halloween this year with these spooky recipes for eyeballs, guts and fingers. Creepy never tasted so good! Girls may fulfill some requirements for the Snacks Badge.
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: $11/girl
Min/Max: 15/24
Program Manager: Angie
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Eckert's Orchards, Belleville, IL
Description:
Add some bite to Halloween this year with these spooky recipes for eyeballs, guts and fingers. Creepy never tasted so good! Girls may fulfill some requirements for the Snacks Badge.
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: $11/girl
Min/Max: 15/24
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Snow Power Unlimited, Herrin, IL
Description:
Come to Snow Power Gymnastics for a fun filled hour of gymnastics and cheerleading. Girls will try out the low balance beam, uneven bars and have free time in the blowup trampolines.
Registration Deadline: 9/27/12
Cost: $8/girl
Min/Max: 20/100
Program Manager: Carolyn
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Jacoby Art Center, Alton, IL
Description:
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making simple pottery? Now is your chance! After a quick visit through the Jacoby Art Center's gallery, girls will get the chance to make a pinch pot, coil pot and a tile on the first night. On the second night the girls will finish their pieces with glazing. (This second session may be finished early).
Registration Deadline: 10/1/12
Cost: $10/girl
Min/Max: 10/24
Program Manager: Angie
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
SIU Craft Shop, Carbondale, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Get an amazing experience working with jewelers during this 4-week series. Make 4 pieces of jewelry and earn your entire Jeweler Badge! Design your own clay beads and pendant that you can tie into all your pieces, learn how to distress copper to make a pin, use beads in a bracelet, make a pendant necklace and make a final piece to give away. Must attend all 4 sessions to receive Badge. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios (limited space).
Registration Deadline: 10/11/12
Cost: $24/girl (incl. all jewelry & Badge)
Min/Max: 5/20
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Virtual
Description:
Virtual Interactive Enrichment Workshops (V.I.E.W.)
No travel required for this course! Connect with other volunteers and bring your questions or expertise to the table at these roundtable webinars/conference calls.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Just about everyone faces conflict of some sort when working with a group. It may involve girls, adults or both. Join us for this roundtable conversation on conflict management. Both staff and volunteers with conflict management experience will be on the call to offer advice and solutions to your situations.
Who: Any registered adult volunteer.
Min/Max: 6/30
Deadline: Registration closes one (1) week prior to the day of the course. Conference call information will be sent to registered attendees only. If you do not receive call information within 24 hours of the scheduled session, please contact Michelle Barnes, Volunteer Development Assistant, at 800.345.6858, x1130.
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
SIUC Campus, Carbondale, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. There are some stories that should only be told in the dark! Join Scott Thorne from Castle Perilous for a freakishly awesome bike tour through SIUC's campus. We'll discover the ghostly secrets that are hidden on campus. Dress up in your favorite costume, grab your bike and get ready for a frightfully good time!
Registration Deadline: 10/9/12
Cost: $4/girl (plus one can of food for the food pantry*); adult (one can of food*) (*please bring food to program)
Min/Max: 20/40
Program Managers: Angie & Jennifer
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
9:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio, Collinsville, IL
Description:
Hurray for Hip Hop! Girls will learn basic stretching techniques and then a simple hip hop routine. Parking is limited (must carpool).
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: $8/girl
Min/Max: 10/60
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Corporate Service Center, Glen Carbon, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. 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: 10/3/12
Cost: $5/girl (Adult/Volunteer materials available online at www.gsofsi.org)
Min/Max: 10/25
Program Manager: Angie
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Trails of Awareness, Vienna, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. What a great time of the year to spend outdoors at Wildcat Bluff discovering Native American legends and lore and learning how to make Native American pinch pots! You will have the opportunity to try your hand at this awesome skill and make your own clay pendant to fire!
Registration Deadline: 10/8/12
Cost: $18/girl/adult
Min/Max: 5/20
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
10:00am - 11:59pm
Location:
Camp Ondessonk, Ozark, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Spend the day on a series of obstacles at Camp Ondessonk! Part of the day will consist of problem solving and creativity to conquer challenges on the team's challenge course. When climbing up above the forest floor on the high ropes course, the obstacles become your own to experience success! Enjoy a cookout dinner overnight in the lodge and time to explore this beautiful camp and hang with friends.
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: $72/girl (includes team challenge course, high ropes course, 3 meals & lodging); $28/adult (includes meals & lodging)
Min/Max: 5/20
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
National Great Rivers Environmental Education Center, Alton, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL AND CLOSED. Girls 12 and older, come try a Segway Tour! The St. Louis Science Center and Old National Bank have teamed up to provide you with this excellent opportunity to try the Segway Personal Transporter, invented by Dean Kamen! Girls only for this program, please. Adults are welcome to photograph and watch girls. All riders must be at least 100 lbs. and 12 years or older. Include t-shirt size for an included STEM shirt!
Registration Deadline: 10/10/12
Cost: $15/girl
Min/Max; 5/10
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio, Collinsville, IL
Description:
Hurray for Hip Hop! Girls will learn basic stretching techniques and then a simple hip hop routine. Brownies, be sure and practice your routine for your family to complete your Dancer Badge. Parking is limited (must carpool).
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: $8/girl
Min/Max: 10/60
Program Manager: Carolyn
Time:
10:30am - 10:30pm
Location:
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, IL
Description:
Calling all Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors to help plan spooky and fun activities, run stations or haunt camp at Haunted Wassatoga for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors! All are welcome to come in costume (no masks, must wear shoes and dress for weather). If you volunteer, meals will be provided and you can stay the night for free. Please contact Julie Schmale at jschmale@gsofsi.org to reserve your spot!
Deadline Registration: 10/3/12
Cost: None (includes patch)
Min/Max: N/A
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Fall is here! Celebrate this colorful season and make a tasty s'more over a campfire, play exciting fall games, take a nature hike with a Park Ranger, make a craft or two and maybe take a ride in a canoe! Lunch will be provided.
Registration Deadline: 10/2/12
Cost: $8/girl; $4/adult
Min/Max: 100/200
Program Manager: Jennifer
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, IL
Description:
Come experience the mystery of Haunted Wassatoga! Explore the trails and enjoy some games, stories and snacks. You are welcome to come in costume! (no masks, must wear shoes and dress for weather) Please choose your session preference. We are looking for fabulous Cadette-Ambassador Troops to help in haunting the camp. Please contact Julie Schmale at jschmale@gsofsi.org to reserve your activity!
National Great Rivers Environmental Education Center, Alton, IL
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL & CLOSED. Girls 12 and older, come try a Segway Tour! The St. Louis Science Center and Old National Bank have teamed up to provide you with this excellent opportunity to try the Segway Personal Transporter, invented by Dean Kamen! Girls only for this program, please. Adults are welcome to photograph and watch girls. All riders must be at least 100 lbs. and 12 years or older. Include t-shirt size for an included STEM shirt!
Registration Deadline: 10/10/12
Cost: $15/girl
Min/Max; 5/10
Program Manager: Emily
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, IL
Description:
Come experience the mystery of Haunted Wassatoga! Explore the trails and enjoy some games, stories and snacks. You are welcome to come in costume! (no masks, must wear shoes and dress for weather) Please choose your session preference. We are looking for fabulous Cadette-Ambassador Troops to help in haunting the camp. Please contact Julie Schmale at jschmale@gsofsi.org to reserve your activity!
Come experience the mystery of Haunted Wassatoga! Explore the trails and enjoy some games, stories and snacks. You are welcome to come in costume! (no masks, must wear shoes and dress for weather). Please choose your session preference. We are looking for fabulous Cadette-Ambassador Troops to help in haunting the camp. Please contact Julie Schmale at jschmale@gsofsi.org to reserve your activity!
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
12:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Camp Ondessonk, Ozark, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Spend the day on a series of obstacles at Camp Ondessonk! Part of the day will consist of problem solving and creativity to conquer challenges on the team's challenge course. When climbing up above the forest floor on the high ropes course, the obstacles become your own to experience success! Enjoy a cookout dinner overnight in the lodge and time to explore this beautiful camp and hang with friends.
Registration Deadline: 10/4/12
Cost: $72/girl (includes team challenge course, high ropes course, 3 meals & lodging); $28/adult (includes meals & lodging)
Min/Max: 5/20
Program Manager: Julie
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Camp Torqua
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 October 19, 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:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
American Obstacle, Kinmundy, IL
Description:
Witches and ghosts aren't flying through the air...YOU ARE! Put on your best spooky costume and head on out to American Obstacle for a screaming good time! You will be doing the zip line canopy tour which can be reached via a 40 foot climbing wall! Spookily soar along through the creepy canopy on 3 different zip lines and traipse across 2 different sky bridges! Girls must be at least 75 pounds. Please make sure costumes do not have capes or robes and that you will be able to wear a safety harness.
Registratio Deadline: 10/2/12
Cost: $40/girl/adult
Min/Max: 5/48
Program Manager: Jennifer
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
SIU Craft Shop, Carbondale, IL
Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS. Learn all the sewing basics including 3 different hand stitches, how to use a sewing machine, make straight and curved stitches, sew on appliques using the machine, add hand embroidery designs, sew on buttons and attach handles too! You will make a pillow and a wish bag over 3 sessions. Limit adults to Girl Scout ratios.
Registration Deadline: 10/11/12
Cost: $38/girl (includes all materials; bring your own fabric if you prefer)
Min/Max: 4/8
Program Manager: Julie
Description:
Join us for our fall nut, candy and magazine program from October 12 - November 3. By participating in the Fall Product Program Girl Scouts will help raise funds for their troop and learn important financial and business skills! Girls can sell to friends, family and neighbors. It's easy and fun!
For more information, please contact Jessica Stanley, Product Program Manager at jrstanley@gsofsi.org.
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