Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois wants to make sure that there is no girl left inside! Exploring nature and learning outdoor skills is vital to each Girl Scout's mental and spiritual development. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois' Outdoor Patch Programs help introduce girls to exciting outdoors adventure!
Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge
Get outside, have fun, earn a patch!
Summer is the perfect time to celebrate our love of the great outdoors. Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with improved mood, focus, and confidence. You have so many options for how to explore—from your window, a campsite, the sidewalk, or an open trail. Based on your grade level, complete the required number of activities to earn an awesome new patch.
Download our free activity sheet with 50+ fun activities to see what’s possible right outside your own front door today!
The Girl Scout Tree Promise
Protect the planet from the effects of climate change.
All over the world, deforestation and climate change are damaging the planet. Trees help cool communities, reducing the heat island effect created by buildings, machines, and pavement. They also provide habitat for wildlife, create shade on hot summer days, clean water, and remove asthma-causing air pollution.
Join Girl Scouts to make the world a better place as we plant, protect, and honor trees with the Girl Scout Tree Promise. Learn how to solve community problems and use team-building skills to sow seeds of change with family and friends today!
Download the 2025 Girl Scout Tree Promise Activity Guide to
get started.
Earn the Tree Promise Patch 
Girl Scouts and State Parks
Visit State Parks, Earn Patches!
State Parks are great places to explore the natural wonders of our nation! Each year, Girl Scouts across the country celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend in September. In addition, we offer patch programs at several of our Southern Illinois state parks all year! Information for 2025 coming soon!
State Parks are great places to explore the natural wonders of our nation! Each year, Girl Scouts across the country celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend in September. In addition, we offer patch programs at several of our Southern Illinois state parks all year! Information for 2025 coming soon!
Earn Girl Scout Badges in the Outdoors!
There are so many awesome badges that Girl Scouts can earn in the great outdoors! Check out this video about earning a Snow or Climbing Adventure Badge! Learn more about Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois badges.
