2024 April Program Alerts

You don't want to miss these upcoming opportunities! Financial assistance is available.

Seasonal Opportunities

Patch Point: Recycling
The Recycling patch encourages girls to think about what happens to the trash that goes in the trash can. It inspires girls to reduce, reuse, and recycle trash and to teach others in the community how easy it is to protect the planet.

Engage to Make a Change Challenge
Our council-wide community service project runs until April 8!

Summer Camp 2024
Let loose, live it up and laugh out loud at Girl Scout camp this summer! Day Camp and Overnight Camp sessions are available. Registration is open and financial assistance is available.

Upcoming Programs

Outdoor Explore N More
April 27
Daisies-Ambassadors
Camp Wartburg in Waterloo, IL
Deadline: April 8

Adventure is waiting! A full day of outdoor activities are available. Older Girl Scouts will even have the option to select a high ropes course!

Mindful Morning Yoga
May 4
Daisies-Ambassadors; Registered Adults
Camp Torqua in Edwardsville, IL AND
Community Park in Effingham, IL
Deadline: April 29

Let's celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month will this mindful morning of yoga and mediation. Girl Scouts AND registered adults are welcome to come out to this FREE event, but please sign up!

Visionary Voices Girl-Led Chat Session 2
May 9
Cadettes-Ambassadors
Deadline: April 22

Join us for our second session of Visionary Voices! Our Visionary Voices series is a quarterly opportunity for girls to come together virtually and talk about their Girl Scout experiences and future program opportunities at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Visionary Voices are open to Cadettes through Ambassador Girl Scouts and troops are encouraged to attend together. Adult advisors are welcome to attend these virtual sessions, but please understand that these sessions are girl-led.

Whispering Pines Open House
June 1
Girl Scouts of All Ages; Families & Friends
Whispering Pines of Clinton County, Carlyle
Deadline: May 20

Join us on this fun-filled day to participate in activities such as archery, SWAPS, waterfront small craft, human foosball, and much more! Additionally, hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided by Whispering Pines for lunch. Make sure to bring your sunscreen and your sense of adventure to explore some outdoor Girl Scout activities and all the things that Whispering Pines has to offer.

Under the Stars - Diamond Edition
June 21 at 5 p.m. to June 22 at 8 a.m.
Daisies-Ambassadors; Adults
Gateway Grizzlies; Sauget
Deadline: June 3

Girl Scouts are going to a baseball game in style! Cheer on the home team and sleep under the stars in the stadium! Plus, enjoy a parade before the game, a movie and snack, and more. Registrants will receive a one-of-a-kind patch, too. Note: Tagalongs can attend the game only.

Outdoor Journey Programs

Cadette Outdoor Journey
May 4-5
Cadettes
Camp Torqua in Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: April 15

Girl Scouts attending this program will earn their Night Owl, Trailblazer, and Primitive Camper badges.

Brownie Outdoor Journey
May 11-12
Brownies
Camp Torqua in Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: April 22

Badges included in this program are Brownie First Aid, Hiker, and Cabin Camper.

Junior Outdoor Journey
June 1-2
Juniors
Camp Torqua in Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: May 13

Girl Scouts will earn and receive the three badges of the Outdoor Journey: Animal Habitat, Camper, and Eco Camper.

Travel with Girl Scouts

GSofSI Journey to Washington D.C.
July 29-Aug. 2
Cadettes-Ambassadors; Adult Travel Advisors
Deadline: April 29

Travel with Girl Scouts to see the landmarks of Washington D.C.

Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on April 3, 2024. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.