Participate in an exciting Bug Bingo adventure at your favorite Illinois State Park during our annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend! Download your bingo card, explore nature, and have fun spotting bugs! Girl Scouts are invited to explore the wonders of nature with a self-guided Bug Bingo game at Illinois State Parks! This activity blends outdoor fun with hands-on learning, helping Girl Scouts develop observation skills and a deeper appreciation for the trees that make our parks thrive!
Date: Saturday, September 12th- Sunday, September 13th
How It Works:
Download & Print your Bug Bingo Card
Visit any local
State Park
Explore trails and mark the bugs you spot-can you
complete a row or even a full card?
Embrace your love for state
parks and earn the Girl Scouts Love State Parks Patch! Upon completing
the activity/trip to the park, Girl Scouts can order a Girl Scouts
Love State Parks Patch from the Girl Scouts Council Shop.
Information for Caregivers, Volunteers, and Troop Leaders: At least
one adult is required to register and attend per group. This is a
self-guided activity. Safety ratios must be met for this event. Please
take a look at the Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Note: This is
NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT. Adults are required to remain with their Girl
Scouts. Adults attending the event are fully responsible for the
safety and well-being of the youth in their care.
This activity
is available during normal park operating hours. It is a self-guided
activity with no council staff present. The activity bingo cards are
accessible through your MyGS Account. Go to My Events and select the
event. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Bingo Cards under
Additional Documentation. Adults do not need to register. To purchase
the Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch, please visit https://girl-scouts-of-southern-illinois.square.site/
Registration Ends: September 7, 2026