2026 September Program Alerts
You don't want to miss these upcoming opportunities! Opportunity funds are available.
Patch Point
Healthy Lungs Patch Program
Girl Scouts will learn how to care for their lungs and make choices that support their lifelong health.
Preferred Partner Spotlight
Marcoot Jersey Creamery
526 Dudleyville Road, Greenville, IL 62246
marcootjerseycreamery.com
Adventures of Intrigue – NEW!
2400 South Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104
intriguestl.com
Upcoming Patch Programs - Preorder Patches Only
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!
Upcoming Programs
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 Scouts at SIUE Soccer Game
Daisies-Ambassadors; Friends & Family
September 27
Edwardsville
Deadline: September 21
Join us for a special day of soccer, fun, and exclusive opportunities with the SIUE Women's Soccer team!
Veterans on Parade
Daisies-Ambassadors
October 3
Marion
Deadline: Sepember 28
Breaking News! This event has been postponed due to unseasonably hot temperatures. There is still time to sign up to honor veterans with our CEO Loretta Graham and earn a special patch.
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
October 17
Nashville
Deadline: September 28
Invite friends and family out to Rainbow Ranch petting zoo for a fall celebration!
Haunted Trail Volunteer Opportunity at Raging Rivers
Cadettes-Ambassadors
October 17
Grafton
Deadline: October 12
Dress up as zombies and haunt guests as they make their way through the trail. This event is free, but space is limited!
Spooky Science Celebration (Link TBA)
Daisies-Ambassadors
October 23
Newton
Deadline: October 19
Enjoy seasonal STEM fun and snacks!
Spooky Science Sleepover
Brownies-Ambassadors
October 23-24
Camp Torqua
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!
Zoo-tastic Slumber Safari - House Elf Badge
Brownies
November 20-21
St. Louis, MO
Deadline: October 5
Join us for a thrilling overnight adventure at the St. Louis Zoo! Brownies will earn their House Elf badge and get to see the animals waking up.
Virtual Trainings
Girl Scout Gold Award
Seniors-Ambassadors
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
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
Wave and Play Adventure Day at The Hub: January 23
Charm on the Farm in Highland: February 27
Confidence Camp In for Daisies-Juniors: March 5-6
Safe Sitters Overnight for Cadettes-Ambassadors: March 5-6
Hummingbird Magic at Camp Torqua: May 1
Please note: This Program Alert was last updated on September 6, 2026. Be sure to check our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois programs.
