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It's a Girl Scout Party at Local Water Parks! |
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Come celebrate another new year of friendship, fun, and adventure! 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! First, renew or purchase an extended membership if you haven't already. Next, register for your preferred event(s) by following the button below. Act fast, July 28 is the deadline! |
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Online Certifications At Your Fingertips |
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We understand volunteers are busy keeping up the speed of their girls! With that in mind, we'd like to offer some training certifications in a convenient way. As you are preparing for exciting troop experiences, we've got you covered with some online certification courses! Find the following certifications in gsLearn: Camping In, Traveling with Troops, and Water Watcher Training. Just log in and navigate to the Content Library when you are ready. |
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Check Out Our New Council Shop Page |
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We've launched a new Council Shop page on our website to help improve your shopping experience! Find it by clicking the "Shop" button at the top of our website. From there, you will find Shop info and hours, along with buttons to browse our local GSofSI Online Shop or see an expanded selection of merchandise from GSUSA. Plus, access our new Build-A-Bear page, where you can see Build-A-Bear items available at our Council Shop and book a Build-A-Bear party for your troop. |
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Join us Aug. 9 for Build-A-Bear 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! Come experience the magic of making a new furry friend. The fun doesn't stop there! Pose at our photo booth, combine friendship and fashion at two craft stations, tour our party room, and enjoy themed party snacks! Visit us at #4 Ginger Creek Parkway in Glen Carbon.
Get $5 Off Your Purchase
We're holding a donation drive to support teachers' classrooms. 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!
Follow the button below to RSVP or learn more in Rallyhood. |
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News in Our Council Shop |
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July Office Closings
Please note that GSofSI (including Council Shop) will be closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day. 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.
New! Build-A-Bear Parties
Looking for an unforgettable outing for your troop? Look no further than the Build-A-Bear Workshop at our Council Shop in Glen Carbon. Let us host your troop for a party! Party packages start at just $45 per girl and all packages include a furry friend, Build-A-Bear Girl Scout vest, fun patch, and more. Online reservations are available now for parties of up to 8 individuals. For larger parties (9+), please contact our Council Shop to make your reservation by calling 800-345-6858 or e-mailing customercare@gsofsi.org.
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
The Great GSofSI Dash - Start Planning Now!
Daisies-Ambassadors
September 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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