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2025 April Family Newsletter
Let's Celebrate Girl Scout Volunteers
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! That means it's officially time to show our creative, caring, and inspirational Girl Scout volunteers how much we appreciate them. Follow the button below to customize a printable card, decorate a coloring sheet, or send an e-card!
Fun, friendship, adventure ... your Girl Scout has so many more incredible experiences in her future! Keep the good times going strong by renewing now. Plus, when you renew this spring, you can receive great rewards!
GSofSI will subsidize $20 of the membership fee for girl members for 2026. Follow the button below to find instructions for renewal and checkout codes to get this reduced fee. Please note, there are changes to the troop renewal processin MYGS.
Membership financial assistance is available. Please note that there is a new application process.
Spring Renewal Incentives
All girls and adults who renew by April 30 will receive a t-shirt!
All girls and adults who renew by June 9 will be invited to the Girl Scouts Take Over Water Park events coming in August!
All girls who renew by June 9 will receive a GSofSI Spring Renewal patch!
At Girl Scout Camp, the clouds drift by and the smiles stay for a while. Our happy campers feel right at home in this supportive space that’s filled with fun, friends, and exciting new adventures!
Be sure to schedule some sunny fun in your Girl Scout's summer! Overnight Camp sessions at Camp Torqua and Day Camp sessions in several locations still have openings. Opportunity funds are available!
Great news! Anders has pledged to match every #GiveSTLDay donation up to a total of $2,000! Help us reach our goal of $5,000 that will be used to serve Girl Scouts from across our service area in Southern Illinois.
Give STL Day is May 8! By participating on that day, you could win special prizes. However, early giving (with matching gifts) is open now - make a donation and double your impact!
Our New Build-A-Bear Workshop is Open! Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to bring a unique and heartwarming experience to our Council Shop. Girl Scouts can foster creativity and self-expression by creating their own custom furry friend! Plus, we have fashionable 'fits and adorable accessories to personalize our new pals from their head down to their paws.
Visit our location at #4 Ginger Creek Parkway in Glen Carbon during open hours or shop online! Watch for more news coming soon!
Free Shipping for Orders $50 or More
During the entire new membership year (Oct. 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025), online purchases of $50 or more will ship for free! Shop online at any time by visiting our GSofSI Local Online Shop. Use code MEMBER25 when checking out to take advantage of this offer.
You don't want to miss these upcoming programs hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois!
Patch Point: Recycling
The Recycling Patch inspires Girl Scouts to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Plus, they'll learn how to teach others in the community how easy it is to protect the planet!
Upcoming Programs
Mindful Morning Free Yoga Sessions
Daisies - Ambassadors; Adults
May 3 Camp Torqua Mt. Vernon
Deadline: April 28
All members are invited to join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating Mindful Morning all-ages yoga session! These events are free, but please register.
