2025 January Program Alerts
You don't want to miss these upcoming opportunities! Financial assistance is available.
January Patch Point: Bowling
Learn all about this popular pastime and get a patch!
Earn Patches at Your Own Pace!
Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of amphibians! The Frog Pond patch program is available year-around and for Girl Scouts of all grade levels.
Winter Challenge Checklist
December 1 - February 28
Daisies-Ambassadors
Deadline: January 27
There's still time to complete our Winter Challenge Checklist!
Preferred Program Partner Spotlight
While the weather is cold, come inside and create with our partners!
City Sewing Room
6700 Arsenal St. in St. Louis, MO
citysewingroom@gmail.com or 314-255-5857.
Southern Illinois University Craft Shop
1255 Lincoln Drive - MC 4407 in Carbondale, IL
craftshop@siu.edu or 618-453-3636.
See more preferred program partners on our website.
Hang Out and Be Happy at Girl Scout Camp
It's a great time to daydream of sunny summer days! See all of our Girl Scout Camp opportunities for Summer 2025.
Upcoming Programs
Icy-Wonderama Ice Skating
Daisies-Ambassadors
February 8
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: January 20
Join us for a day of frosty fun of ice skating with friends!
Galentine's Day Paint and Juice Sip
Daisies-Juniors
Featuring 2 Makers Badges
February 15
Mt. Vernon, IL
Deadline: January 27
Get your gal pals together to inspire your artistic sides!
Women in STEM Webinar #3
Daisies-Ambassadors
March 14
Virtual via Zoom
Deadline: March 3
Learn from professional women in STEM fields! Satellite locations are available to view in Belleville and Edwardsville.
Cosmic Curiosity Night
Cadettes-Ambassadors
March 22
Greenville, IL
Deadline: March 3
Join us for a night gazing at cosmic curiosities with Riverbend Astronomy Club!
InventHER Day at Greenville University
Daisies-Ambassadors
April 12
Greenville, IL
Deadline: March 31
Dive into the exciting world of mechanical engineering and STEM careers at this hands-on event!
Caving at Camp Wartburg
Juniors-Ambassadors
April 12
Waterloo, IL
Deadline: March 10
Embark on an exciting adventure with us at Illinois Caverns!
2025 Council Trips
Georgia Getaway: Journey to Savannah, GA
June 11-15, 2025
Juniors-Ambassadors; Adults
Deadline: March 3
Check out where Girl Scouts began in the United States, relax on the beaches of Tybee Island, experience a dolphin cruise, explore historic Savannah and much more. This is a trip that all Girl Scouts can appreciate!
Niagara Navigators: Adventure to Niagara Falls, NY
July 20-25, 2025
Juniors-Ambassadors; Adults
Deadline: March 3
Together we will explore Niagara Falls State Park and all that it has to offer. Some offerings include: Maid of the Mist, exploring Goat Island, nightly fireworks, Aquarium of Niagara, and a trip to Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World!
Info Nights and Trainings
These virtual discussions will be held via Zoom.
Honor Troop Info Night
Daisies- Ambassadors
January 27
Deadline: January 20
March 6
Deadline: February 24
Find out how your troop can serve with a patriotic spirit!
Council Travel Opportunities Info Night
Cadettes-Ambassadors
January 28
Deadline: January 27
Discuss upcoming Council trips, GSUSA Destinations, and how your troop can start travelling. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can register and listen on their own. All other levels can listen in with an adult representative.
Visionary Voices - Girl-Led Chat
Cadettes-Ambassadors
February 27
Deadline: February 17
Visionary Voices is a quarterly opportunity for girls to gather virtually and talk about their Girl Scout experiences, share future program ideas, and more. Adult advisors are welcome to attend, but these are girl-led sessions.
Trailblazer Troop Info Night
Cadettes-Ambassadors
March 26
Deadline: March 17
Trailblazer troops focus mostly on outdoor experiences. Join us to learn more!
Highest Awards Info and Training
All of these training sessions will be held via Zoom.
Highest Awards Info Night
Juniors-Ambassdors
January 28
Deadline: January 27
Silver Award Training
Cadettes
February 4
Deadline: February 3
Gold Award Training
Seniors-Ambassdors
February 4
Deadline: February 3
PAT and CIT Training
PAT Training
Cadettes
February 1
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: January 20
CIT Training
Seniors-Ambassadors
February 2
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: January 20
CIT Training
Seniors-Ambassadors
April 5
Whittington, IL
Deadline: March 24
PAT Training
Cadettes
April 6
Whittington, IL
Deadline: March 24
Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on January 13, 2025. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.
