2025 July 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 Take Over Water Parks
Girls and adults with a 2026 GSofSI membership are invited to our Girl Scouts Take Over Water Parks celebrations in August! There will be events in Charleston, Collinsville, and Carbondale. Be sure to sign up for a 2026 membership and then register for the event(s) you want to attend. The deadline is July 28.
New Patch Program - Farmer's Market
Girl Scouts can explore their local farmer's market and earn a patch by completing fun activities like identifying fruits and veggies, discovering something new, and learning about being an entrepreneur!
Upcoming Programs
Mission Extraordinary: Girl Scouts Space Experience
Daisies-Ambassadors
July 15
Virtual
Deadline: July 15
Be inspired by NASA Mission Specialist Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger! She'll share her journey of working in space and her path to becoming a STEM leader. This is a free event, but please register.
Martial Arts Patch Program
Daisies-Ambassadors
July 19
Columbia, IL
Deadline: July 14
Learn martial arts and self-defense tactics while earning the GSofSI Martial Arts patch.
Coding Basics Level 1
Daisies
July 19
Virtual
Deadline: July 17
Earn the Coding Basics Badge 1 with STEM the Gap Academy!
Aquatic Cove Dreamland
Brownies-Juniors
Sept. 12
St. Louis, MO
Deadline: Aug. 4
Join us for a fun overnight experience under the aquatic cove at the St. Louis Aquarium!
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.
Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on June 26, 2025. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.
