2024 March Program Alerts

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

Seasonal Opportunities

Patch Point: Healthy Living
March right into a healthier lifestyle with this month's Patch Point! All activities will encourage girls to be active, try a new activity or sport, eat healthy, and to have a well-balanced lifestyle.

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!! Registration is now open and financial assistance is available.

Upcoming Programs

Bot-Venture Campout
April 19-20
Cadettes-Ambassadors
Camp Torqua in Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: April 1

Combine the thrill of robotics with fun in the great outdoors!

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!

Virtual Highest Award Trainings

Girl Scout Gold Award Training
April 2
Seniors-Ambassadors
Deadline: April 1

Training is required before Girl Scouts start work on their Girl Scout Gold Award project.

Girl Scout Silver Award Training
April 3
Cadettes
Deadline: April 1

To complete the Silver Award training requirements, the training must be completed by one adult who will be working with the girls on the project AND at least one girl who will be working on the project.

Outdoor Journey Programs

Senior Outdoor Journey
April 6-7
Seniors
Camp Torqua in Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: March 25

Girl Scouts will earn and receive the Adventurer, Senior First Aid & Adventure Camper badges of the Outdoor Journey.

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
May 25-26
Juniors
Camp Torqua in Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: April 29

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

PA & CIT Training

Program Aide Training
April 7
Cadettes
Camp Torqua in Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: March 25

Cadettes can learn all about being a mentor for younger Girl Scouts!

Counselor-in-Training
April 14
Senior-Ambassador
Whittington, IL
Deadline: March 25

This workshop will help prepare Girl Scouts to earn their Counselor-in-Training award and learn how to mentor younger girls.

Counselor-in-Training
April 21
Senior-Ambassasdor
Camp Torqua in Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: April 8

This workshop will help prepare Girl Scouts to earn their Counselor-in-Training award and learn how to mentor younger girls.

Travel with Girl Scouts

GSofSI Celebrates Summer at Holiday World & Splashin Safari
June 20-23
Juniors-Ambassadors; Adults
Santa Claus, IN
Deadline: April 1

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

Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on March 5, 2024. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.