2026 August Program Alerts
You don't want to miss these upcoming opportunities! Opportunity funds are available.
Patch Point
Highest Awards Path Patch Program
Learn more about Girl Scouts' Highest Awards projects that are found throughout Southern Illinois!
Preferred Partner Spotlight
Preferred Partner Spotlight:
Casey IL Town of Big Things
www.bigthingssmalltown.com/
City Museum
750 North 16th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
www.citymuseum.org/groups/
Current & Upcoming Patch Programs - Preorder Patches Only
Explore Big & Hop Bold: Red Kangaroo Adventure
Daisies-Ambassadors
August 1 – September 21
Registration deadline: September 7
Patch order deadline: September 28
Discover the world of the red kangaroo - this year's Fall Product Program mascot! Explore kangaroo habitats, learn about their unique adaptations, and dive into ways humans can help protect wildlife around the world.
Read and Roam Southern IL Library Crawl
Daisies-Ambassadors
October 1-31
Registration deadline: October 26
Patch order deadline: November 9
Earn a special reading patch through this program that runs alongside the Southern Illinois Library Crawl!
Birthday Bags Community Service
Daisies-Ambassadors
October 1-31
Registration deadline: October 26
Patch order deadline: November 9
Create birthday bags for local food pantries to celebrate Girl Scouts' founder Juliette Gordon Low!
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend Returns!
Self Guided Bug Bingo
Daisies-Ambassadors
September 12-13
Your Favorite State Park
Deadline: September 7
Download your bingo card, explore nature, and have fun spotting bugs to unlock the Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch from our Council Shop!
Tree Promise Camp Out
Juniors-Ambassadors
September 12-13
Charleston
Deadline: August 24
Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend with an overnight adventure at Fox Ridge State Park! Plus, dive deeper into environmental learning with our friends at Douglas-Hart Nature Center.
Upcoming Programs
Girl Scout Day at Pierce Flower Farm
Daisies-Ambassadors
August 15
Herrin
Deadline: August 10
Experience the beauty of the flower farm in full bloom! Plus, create a hand-picked bouquet of fresh flowers!
Girl Scout Gardening Day at the Park
Daisies-Ambassadors
August 22
Troy
Deadline: August 10
Join us as we get our hands dirty while learning from experienced gardeners and give back to the community.
Cheesy Does It
Brownies-Juniors
September 19
Greenville
Deadline: September 14
Explore the fascinating world of dairy farming and create a cheesy masterpiece!
The Great GSofSI Dash
Daisies-Ambassadors
September 26
Casey
Chester
Metropolis
Deadline: September 7
Race to the finish line as you follow the map, solve clues, complete Girl Scout skills, and more. Gather your team today!
Girl Scout Trail Clean Up & Clean Team Challenge
Daisies-Ambassadors; Adults
October 3
Greenville, Mt. Vernon, or Your Choice of Location
Deadline: September 21
Help protect the outdoors and unlock a fun patch while learning Leave No Trace principles. There is a relaxing non-competitive option, as well as a timed competitive option to see how much trash your team can pick up in an hour!
Badgebound at SIUE STEM Center
Daisies-Ambassadors
October 10
Edwardsville
Deadline: September 28
Earn STEM badges with SIUE STEM Outreach Center!
Auto Adventure Lab at SIUC
Cadettes-Ambassadors
October 10
Murphysboro
Deadline: September 21
Step into the world of automotive skills during this dynamic hands-on workshop! Learn essential skills and envision what a future in skilled trades can look like.
Pumpkin Pals Friends and Family Day
with Rainbow Ranch
Daisies-Ambassadors; Families & Friends
Nashville
October 17
Deadline: September 28
Invite friends and family out to Rainbow Ranch petting zoo for a fall celebration!
Spooky Science Sleepover
Brownies-Ambassadors
October 23-24
Edwardsville
Deadline: October 12
Discover how STEM can be fun and frightfully fascinating! This spooky-themed event will run late into the night with fun like games, collaborative challenges, and a movie under the stars!
Virtual Trainings
Girl Scout Gold Award
Seniors-Ambassadors
September 9
Deadline: August 31
October 13
Deadline: October 12
This virtual workshop is required to be completed before starting Girl Scout Gold Award projects.
Girl Scout Silver Award
Cadettes; Adults
September 9
Deadline: August 31
October 13
Deadline: October 12
Learn about the Girl Scout Silver Award, brainstorm ideas, and get insight from Council Staff. At least one Girl Scout and one adult advisor who will be working on each Silver Award project are required to attend.
Travel with Girl Scouts
London Pax Summer Adventure 2027
Seniors-Ambassadors; Adults
June 21-28
London, Bath, Stonehenge
Deadline: February 22
Join GSofSI for an eight-day summer trip to London! We'll meet other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides and celebrate our international community at Pax Lodge! Plus, we'll visit various attactions, complete leadership challenges, go to the theatre, and much more!
Some adult travel advisors will be needed.
Georgia Getaway 2027
Juniors-Ambassasors; Adults
June 23-27
Deadline: February 1
Check out where Girl Scouts all began! We'll tour historic Savannah, travel through Girl Scout history, and take in the beaches of nearby Tybee Island. Plus, there wil be a special bridging ceremony and patch-earning opportunities.
Girl Scout Juniors must have a caregiver or Troop Leader register with them. Girl Scout Cadettes - Ambassadors may travel independently and will travel with an assigned group.
2027 Race to Adventure: Girl Scouts Take Indy!
Juniors-Ambassadors; Adults
July 22-25
Deadline: February 1
We're hopping on a charter bus and heading to Indiana's vibrant capital city! Join us for a weekend packed with exploration and memory making.
Girl Scout Juniors must have a caregiver or Troop Leader register with them.Girl Scout Cadettes - Ambassadors may travel independently and will travel with an assigned group.
Look Ahead with Our Online Planner
Explore Big & Hop Bold: Lop-Eared Rabbit Adventure: November 15-January 4
Lunch with Liberty: A Garden Club and Girl Scout Collaboration for America 250: November 14
Ignite the Night: Where Fire Safety Meets Campfire Magic: November 22
Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on July 29, 2026. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.
