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Shine From the Inside Out |
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Big news! Girl Scouts just launched new Body Appreciation badges for every grade level. These fun activities help girls celebrate what their bodies can do and embrace who they are - inside and out. Girls will build lifelong habits that support emotional and physical well-being, while developing confidence, self-respect, and a culture of kindness. Made possible by Flamingo. |
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Celebration Countdown: Don't Miss The Fun |
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All Girl Scouts who have a 2025-26 Membership are invited to our Girl Scouts Take Over Water Parks events in August. We will have water parks all to ourselves in Charleston, Collinsville, and Carbondale - and you can come to one or all of these after-hours parties! There will even be Daisy Meet and Greets for our youngest members
It's easy to join the festivities! Renew or purchase an 25-26 membership if you haven't already. Then, register for your preferred event(s) by following the button below. Act fast, July 28 is the deadline! |
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Save the Date for Our United We Lead Gala |
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You're invited to our 7th Annual United We Lead Gala – Building a Sweeter Future! The night will begin in the sweetest way possible – by having dessert first! Plus, enjoy dinner, entertainment, auctions, featured speakers and girl testimonials. We'd love for you to join us to share our support for Girl Scouts as they build a sweeter future for us all. |
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Cookie Program, Take 2 Top Sellers Earn D.C. Trip |
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Thank you so much to our Girl Scout families for their extraordinary support during this year's Girl Scout Cookie Program! This season's optional extended phase, Cookie Program, Take 2, has concluded and residual cookies have been donated to the St. Louis Area Foodbank (which serves Southern Illinois).
Huge congratulations to the Girl Scouts who were the Top 5 sellers during this time frame: Leslie G., Charlotte K., and Natalie K. from Troop 283 (SU 202), Aubrey M. from Troop 157 (SU 109), and Madeline D. from Troop 9506 (SU 207).
These go-getters earned a trip to the Girl Scouts National Convention in Washington D.C., for themselves and a caregiver. This monumental event will take place July 23-25, 2026, and bring together more than 10K Girl Scouts from across the world! Follow the button below to learn more about the upcoming National Convention. |
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Grand Opening |
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We're beary excited to invite you to a big event! Celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Build-A-Bear Workshop at our Council Shop! Make new furry friends, tour our party room, enjoy snacks and crafts, and more! Visit us at #4 Ginger Creek Parkway in Glen Carbon.
Get $5 Off Your Purchase
Help support area teachers! Receive $5 off your purchase when you bring in classroom resources such as writing utensils, tissues, notebooks, etc. This offer is valid at our Grand Opening event on Aug. 9 only. |
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News in Our Council Shop |
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Closed for Inventory July 21-24
Our Council Shop will be closed July 21-24 for inventory. Online orders can still be placed during this time, but will be reviewed on July 28. Our Council Shop will be open Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Ribbon Cutting
EdGlen Chamber is joining us for a ribbon cutting ceremony for our Build-A-Bear Workshop and you can too! Read more.
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. |
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You don't want to miss these upcoming programs hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois!
Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge
Summer is the perfect time to celebrate the outdoors! Girl Scouts can get a patch by completing fun activities.
Farmer's Market Patch Program
Earn a patch while making new discoveries at a local farmer's market.
Upcoming Programs
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Cache River Kayak
Cadettes-Ambassadors
Sept. 13
Deadline: Aug. 25
Enjoy the beauty of the Cache River on a 4.6 mile guided kayak tour! An optional overnight campout is available through Ferne Clyffe State Park.
The Great GSofSI Dash - Start Planning Now!
Daisies-Ambassadors
Sept. 20
Deadline: Sept. 1
Two Locations:
Casey, IL
Chester, IL
You know the tv show where people travel the world finding clues and completing challenges? We're doing that - Girl Scout style! Grab your team, follow the map, solve clues, complete Girl Scout skills, decipher puzzles and more!
These are just a few of the exciting opportunities coming soon! Follow the button below to see more. |
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