2025 August Program Alerts

You don't want to miss these upcoming opportunities! Opportunity funds are available.

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 like identifying constellations or going on a walk in nature.

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend is September 13-14

Self-Guided Nature Bingo
Daisies-Ambassadors
September 13-14
Any State Park
Deadline: September 11

Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend by downloading a Tree Bingo Card, exploring the trails, and enjoying nature. After completing the activity, Girl Scouts can order a Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch!

Cache River Kayak - Two Sessions!
Cadettes-Ambassadors
Ullin, IL
Deadline: August 25

September 13 from 12-3 p.m.
September 14 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Experience the natural beauty of the Cache River on a 4.6 mile guided kayak tour! A few adult chaperones are needed.

Ferne Clyffe State Park Camp Out
Cadettes-Ambassadors
September 13-14
Ullin, IL
Deadline: August 25

Spend the night immersed in nature at Ferne Clyffe State Park! We'll eat a camp dinner, roast s'mores, stargaze, and more! A few adult chaperones are needed.

Upcoming Programs

World Cleanup Day Tree Promise - Invasive Species Cleanup Day
Daisies-Ambassadors
September 20
Mattoon, IL
Deadline: September 1

Help Douglas Hart Nature Center remove invasive species that choke out native plants and trees. Plus, hear from tree professionals about their work and what it takes to pursue a career in this field.

Great GSofSI Dash - Two Locations!
Daisies-Ambassadors
September 20
Deadline: September 1

Casey, IL from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Chester, IL from 2-5 p.m.

Study up on those Girl Scout skills! Teams will race to solve challenges including Girl Scout trivia, puzzle games, knot tying, team building, and more!

Visionary Voices Chat
Cadettes-Ambassadors
September 25
Virtual
Deadline: September 15

Visionary Voices is a quarterly opportunity for older Girl Scouts to come together virtually to talk about their experiences and share their thoughts about future program opportunities. Note: Adult advisors are welcome to attend, but these sessions are girl-led.

Destination Unknown: A Mystery Bus Adventure - Two Sessions!
An adventure for Juniors-Ambassadors brought to you by the GSofSI Older Girl Advisory Board

September 27
Bus departing from Mattoon
Deadline: September 2

November 22
Bus departing from Mt. Vernon
Deadline: November 3

Set off on a bus trip to a mystery location in our council area. Explore, discover, and make unforgettable memories while enjoying a day of excitement planned by our Older Girl Advisory Board.

Public Lands Day Tree Promise Planting at Douglas Hart Nature Center
Daisies-Ambassadors & Families
September 27
Mattoon, IL
Deadline: September 8

Celebrate Public Lands Day with Douglas Hart Nature Center! This event will bring Girl Scouts and their families together to enhance the local tree canopy and foster environmental stewardship.

BadgeBound: Innovating STEM at SIUE
Daisies-Brownies
Juniors-Seniors
October 4
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: September 22

Earn STEM Badges with the SIUE STEM Outreach Center!

Putting Party at Top Golf
Daisies-Ambassadors
October 13
St. Louis Midtown Location
Deadline: September 1

Combine sports, teamwork, and creativity at this high-tech driving range!

Pumpkin Pals Family and Friends Day at Rainbow Ranch
Daisies-Ambassadors; Families & Friends
October 18
Nashville, IL
Deadline: September 22

Enjoy an all-ages fall celebration that is open to Girl Scouts, their families, and friends! Experience autumnal joy while picking pumpkins and exploring the petting zoo. Plus, Girl Scouts who bring a friend who is not currently a member will earn a special "Bring a Friend" patch.

The Great Girl Scout Science Bake-In: Zombie Cookies
Juniors-Ambassadors
October 26
Virtual
Deadline: October 13

This unique event blends the magic of holiday baking with engaging lessons in STEM! Get ready to mix, measure, and marvel at the wonders of science in the kitchen. Fun patches may be purchased after the event.

Highest Award Training

Silver Award Training
Cadettes
Sept. 3
Virtual
Deadline: Sept. 1

Get ready to start working towards earning the Girl Scout Silver Award! This training must be completed by one adult who will be working with the Girl Scouts on the project AND one Girl Scout who will be working on the project.

Gold Award Training
Seniors-Ambassadors
Sept 3
Virtual
Deadline: Sept. 1

Learn all about the highest individual award in Girl Scouting! This training is a prerequisite before starting work towards the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Hack Your Highest Awards Overnight - Two Locations
Cadettes-Ambassadors
October 10-11
Edwardsville, IL
Makanda, IL
Deadline: September 29

Interested in earning your Girl Scout Gold Award or Girl Scout Silver Award? Come in with an idea and leave with an action plan! We'll also enjoy camp fun like archery and team-building. A few adult chaperones are needed.

Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on July 31, 2025. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.