2025 May Program Alerts
You don't want to miss these upcoming opportunities! Financial assistance is available.
Patch Point
Patch Point: Asthma Awareness
Girl Scouts will learn about the respiratory system, asthma, and how to respond in an asthma emergency.
Dr. Metcalf-Lindberger to Visit GSofSI STEM Camp
Dr. Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, NASA astronaut and mission specialist, will visit STEM Camp on July 15. She will share her memories of working in space and her journey of becoming a leader in STEM. Girl Scouts are invited to attend STEM Camp as a day camp or overnight camp experience, or join us virtually for her inspiring presentation.
STEM Overnight Camp
STEM Day Camp
Livestream
Hang Out and Be Happy at Girl Scout Camp
Summer Camp sessions are starting to fill! Sign up now to secure your spot! See all of our Girl Scout Camp opportunities for Summer 2025.
Opportunity funds are available!
Camp Experts Needed!
Want to spend a week at camp and provide expert support for our campers and counselors? Sign up to be a Camp Expert!
Upcoming Programs
Martial Arts Patch Program
Daisies-Ambassadors
May 17
Columbia
Deadline: May 12
Learn martial arts and self-defense tactics while earning your GSofSI Marital Arts patch! This hands-on program is hosted by T3 Championship Martial Arts.
Girls Mean Business Event Series 1
May 31
Daisies-Ambassadors
Camp Torqua or Virtual
Deadline: May 19
Learn from local businesswomen! Meet Annie Miller Sauget, CEO of East County Enterprises, where she manages several businesses including the Gateway Grizzlies! Joining Ms. Miller Sauget will be Dr. Erin Joy, a business and psychology coach.
Calling All Local Businesswomen!
We are looking for local businesswomen interested in sharing their skills. If you know a local business owner who might be interested in speaking to the girls, from bakeries and floral shop owners to local diners and restaurants, and accounting or real estate firms to local attraction owners, please send your suggestions to customercare@gsofsi.org for our Program Team to contact.
Under the Stars Grizzlies Game & Overnight
Daisies-Ambassadors
June 21
Sauget, Illinois
Deadline: June 9
Girl Scouts are going to a Gateway Grizzlies baseball game in style! This event includes a field seat ticket to an evening game, with a marshmallow extravaganza post-game. Then, enjoy a movie on the videoboard and sleep under the stars on the baseball field!
Destination Unknown: A Mystery Adventure
Juniors-Ambassadors
June 26
Leaving From: Glen Carbon, IL
Deadline: June 2
Join GSofSI Older Girl Advisory Board for a mystery trip! We'll have lots of fun and make memories while exploring together.
STEM Virtual Workshops
Cybersecurity Basics Level 1
Cadettes
May 18
Virtual
Deadline: May 12
Girl Scouts will learn to protect themselves and their data from cybercrime during this virtual workshop with STEM the Gap.
Coding Basics Levels 1,2, 3
Seniors
May 18
Virtual
Deadline: May 12
With STEM the Gap, Girl Scouts will gain skills in coding, game design, and app development, with a focus on problem-solving and social impact. Participants will learn about JavaScript syntax, functions, and arguments, as well as x-y coordinates, Boolean logic, IF statements, and control flow.
Cybersecurity Basics Level 1
Daisies
June 1
Virtual
Deadline: May 26
Explore the world of advanced technology and discover how to stay safe online during this virtual workshop with STEM the Gap.
Cybersecurity Basics Level 1
Brownies
June 1
Virtual
Deadline: May 26
Get the scoop on online street smarts and find out how to design secure systems during this virtual program with STEM the Gap.
PAT & CIT Training
CIT Training
Seniors-Ambassadors
June 7
Red Bud, IL
Deadline: May 27
PAT Training
Cadettes
June 8
Red Bud, IL
Deadline: May 27
Highest Awards Trainings
Girl Scout Gold Award
Seniors-Ambassadors
June 4
Virtual
Deadline: June 2
Girl Scout Silver Award
Cadettes
June 4
Virtual
Deadline: June 2
Girl Scouts Take Over Water Parks
Girl Scouts who get their 2026 GSofSI memberships are invited to our Girl Scouts Take Over Water Parks celebrations in August! There will be events in Charleston, Collinsville, and Carbondale - so be sure to renew by June 9, and then sign up for the event(s) you want to attend.
Check out our Girl Scouts Take Over Water Parks page to learn more.
Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on May 5, 2025. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.
