Spooky Fun Coming to Girl Scout Camp!

Girls are back to school and fall will soon be upon us!  Don't forget to sign up for some haunted fun! 

 

Deadline to register: Wed., September 16!

 

Haunted Camp Torqua for Daisies & Brownies

Ghosts, bats and spiders have taken over Camp Torqua!  This event is sure to be a spine tingling good time for all Daisies, Brownies and their leaders.  Activities include songs, two haunted hikes, craft, a visit through a haunted house and a snack.  Must carpool - parking is limited.

 

Date: October 17, 2015

Times: 9, 10, 11 a.m. and 1, 2, 3, or 4 p.m.

Start time every 20 minutes - two hour sessions

 

Cost: $8/girl (includes all activities, snack and patch shown above); $2/adult (includes snack)

 

2014 Photo Album

 

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Zombie Run for Juniors-Ambassadors

Zombies, zombies everywhere!  Obstacles and challenges await you along this fun-filled 2.5 mile course.  Your path through the woods will include a visit through a haunted house, creepy graveyards and haunted trails.  There will be plenty of celebrating at the quarantine party that includes a DJ, food at the Haunted Diner, zombie makeovers and other spooky fun!  Must carpool - parking is limited.

 

Date: October 18, 2015

Times: 11 a.m., 12, 1, 2 or 3 p.m.

Start time every 20 minutes per hour

 

Cost: $15 per girl/adult (includes all activities, snack, t-shirt, medal and patch)

$3/non-running adult (includes snack and activities)

 

2014 Photo Album

 

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GSSI Programs With Upcoming Deadlines: July 2015

Extreme Adventures (Seniors-Cadettes)
Date: July 16-18, 2015 (deadline 6/27) 10 a.m. Thursday - 4 p.m. Saturday
Cost:  $90/girl/adult
Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Feel like the summer is just flying by and you still haven’t found that extreme outlet you’re looking for? Well then come to Camp Cedar Point and take part in our 3 day adventure crawl visiting the local attractions near Camp Cedar Point. We will go canoeing on the lake, set forth on a 3-hour zipline canopy tour, dabble in advanced outdoor cooking and go rock climbing on natural sandstone rocks! Adults will need to transport girls.

Swim ‘n’ S’more (Daisies-Ambassadors)

Date: July 18, 2015 (deadline 7/8) 1-4 p.m.

Cost:  $6/swimming person

Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Wondering how to beat the heat on these summer days? Then come down to Camp Cedar Point Beach!  When you are done swimming replenish your energy with a delicious s’more.

Night at the Museum-Where’s Wadlow? (Brownies-Juniors)

Date: July 24-25, 2015 (deadline 7/1) 4 p.m. Friday – 9 a.m. Saturday

Cost:  $32/girl/adult

Place: National Great Rivers Museum, Alton, IL

Join the staff and volunteers at the National Great Rivers Museum as you explore the history and habitat of the Mississippi River.  After the lights go down, the museum comes to life - join the fun as girls go on a scavenger hunt to put the museum back to rights before bedtime!

Rock ‘n’ Water (Cadettes-Ambassadors)

Date: July 25, 2015 (deadline 6/29) 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cost:  $10/girl; $1 adult

Place: Camp Butterfly, Farmington, MO

Rappelling and swimming?! You bet!  Come on out to Camp Butterfly for a leisurely day of just splashin’ around and scaling some rocks!  Girls will need to bring a sack lunch.

Paddle Through the Stars (Juniors)

Date: July 28, 2015 (deadline 7/1) 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Cost:  $6/girl; $1 adult

Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Have you ever paddled a canoe? Okay, but have you ever paddled during a meteor shower?  Join us at Camp Cedar Point where we will camp out with the stars and paddle under them as we watch the Delta meteor shower. We will also learn about constellations and go on a night hike.  If your troop wants, they can even spend the night at camp!

Swim ‘n’ S’more (Daisies-Ambassadors)

Date: July 28, 2015 (deadline 7/8) 1-4 p.m.

Cost:  $6/swimming person

Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Wondering how to beat the heat on these summer days? Then come down to Camp Cedar Point Beach!  When you are done swimming replenish your energy with a delicious s’more.

Become a Junior Ranger (Brownies-Juniors)

Date: July 29, 2015 (deadline 7/6) 4:30-6 p.m.

Cost:  $6/girl; $1/adult

Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a ranger? Well here is your chance!  Join the Shawnee National Forest as we discover how to use a compass, observe nature and discover the role of fire in the forest…all skills a ranger needs to have to do their job well. Program includes an activity booklet, Jr Ranger pin, patch and membership card.

Ozark River Expedition (Cadettes-Ambassadors)

Date: August 2-5, 2015 (deadline 6/15) 9 a.m. Sunday – 3 p.m. Wednesday

Cost:  $275/girl; $220/adult ($50 deposit due with registration)

Place: Little Grassy Campground and Marina, Makanda, IL

Paddle canoes down the Eleven Point River in the Missouri Ozarks and camp on gravel bar camp sites along the river each night. This setting provides the sense of wilderness which reminds us that all members are part of the team, and we’re dependent on each other to ensure a fun, safe and rewarding experience. We will swim, learn canoeing and camping skills, explore springs, sleep in tents or under the blanket of stars, learn about the geology of the area, sing and reflect around campfires and be part of life on the river. Naturalist guides will provide 24-hour supervision and fun; adults are not required to attend the program. Deposit of $50 is due with online registration or with mailed in registration. $225 (girl) or $170 (adult) due July 1, 2015 to either service center or online.

Please note that some programs may be updated after the date of this post.  Please check our online program calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Programs with Upcoming Deadlines: May 2015

The Lake Zipline (Juniors)

Date: June 7, 2015 (deadline 5/17) 4-5:45 p.m. 

Cost:  $38/girl/participating adult

Place: American Obstacle, Kinmundy, IL

Be the first to go on American Obstacle’s new ziplining course! This tour includes canoeing across to zip platform, access via stairs, three different ziplines and canoe back. Some of the ziplines go over water. Girls must weigh at least 75 pounds.

The Ultimate Zipline (Cadettes-Ambassadors)

Date: June 7, 2015 (deadline 5/17) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Cost:  $64/girl/participating adult

Place: American Obstacle, Kinmundy, IL

Spend the morning climbing a 40 foot wall or staircase to fly through the trees on three different ziplines and traipse across two sky bridges. Take a picnic under the trees and then paddle across the lake to start zipping again! Girls must weigh at least 75 pounds.

Zipline on the Creek Bottom Run (Juniors)

Date: June 7, 2015 (deadline 5/17) 2-3:45 p.m. 

Cost:  $38/girl/participating adult

Place: American Obstacle, Kinmundy, IL

Head on out to American Obstacle and experience the most awesome canopy tour! The tour can be reached by a 40 foot climbing wall! You will soar over the tops of trees on three different ziplines and traipse across two sky bridges! It will be 1,000 feet of flying fun! Girls must weigh at least 75 pounds.

Cycling is So. IL (Juniors)

Date: June 11, 2015 (deadline 5/18) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Cost:  $10/girl/adult

Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Have you ever wanted to be part of a triathlon? Come to Camp Cedar Point and get your pedal on!  We will venture through Tunnel Hill, hike around camp, and attempt to swim the lake.  This adventure will be more like a fun-a-thon!

Wilderness Challenge (Cadettes-Ambassadors)

Date: June 18-20, 2015 (deadline 5/18) 1 p.m. Thursday-3 p.m. Saturday

Cost:  $25/girl

Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Have you ever dreamed of packing up and heading out to the wilderness? This could be your chance!  We will learn about Leave No Trace, canoeing techniques and backcountry survival skills before we set out to Panther Den Wilderness area. We will paddle across Devil’s Kitchen Lake to camp just off one of it fingers, which taps into a secluded valley that is just a hop, skip and a jump away from a natural rock labyrinth. So, if you’re up for the challenge of earning your Adventurer Badge with us, sign up today! (Meals and Badge included).

Fairies, Brownies, and Fairy Godmothers (Brownies)

Date: June 26-27, 2015 (deadline 5/18) 10 a.m. Friday-3 p.m. Saturday

Cost:  $20/girl; $15/adult

Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Have you heard about all the fairies that live at camp?  Well this is your chance for Brownies to come to camp and learn all about the magical life of fairies during this great overnight!   Work together to build new summer houses for our fairies and design our own fairy wings and tutus.  Don’t worry—we’ll take some time to relax at a fairy tea party and catch fireflies after the sun goes to sleep. (Cadettes-Ambassadors wishing to help with this event may contact Anne Townsend at 618.692.0692, ext. 2114 by 5/14).

Also, don't miss our Day & Resident camp opportunities! 

GSSI Programs with Upcoming Deadlines: Mid March

Daisy Flower Garden (Daisies)
Date: April 11, 2015 (deadline 3/25) 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $11/girl; $8/adult
Place: Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, MO
Girls tour the garden looking for their Daisy Flower Friends and learn all about how flowers make the world a better place! Watering Can Award will be completed.


Who Da Junk’d It! (Brownies)
Date: April 11, 2015 (deadline 3/16) 2-6 p.m.
Cost: $8/girl; $1/adult
Place: Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…Upcycle?! What is that?! You’d never guess what new things can be made out of things people throw away! Patch included in fee.


Wild About Habitat (Juniors)
Date: April 11, 2015 (deadline 3/16) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $8/girl; $1/adult
Place: Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…Upcycle?!?! What is that?! You’d never guess what new things can be made out of things people throw away!


Camp In at the Science Center (Daisies-Ambassadors)
Date: April 10-11, 2015 (deadline 3/30) 5 p.m. on Friday – 9 a.m. on Saturday
Cost: $46/girl/adult
Place: St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, MO

Spend the night with the exhibits, watch a planetarium show, and view an Omnimax movie with your closest friends at the St Louis Science Center! This year, we are going to try new technology, do some hands on demonstrations, and play on the exhibits and enjoy a pizza dinner!


Camp Clean Up Day (Daisies-Ambassadors)
Date: April 12, 2015 (deadline 4/6) 12 – 6 p.m.
Cost: NO COST
Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL OR Camp Chan Ya Ta, Worden, IL OR Camp Whispering Oaks, Salem, IL

Roll up your sleeves and help us get camp into tip top shape for the summer camping season! Tasks may include cleaning out units, power-washing units, staining, trail clearing, and more.


St. Louis Sampler Cooking Class for Juniors (Juniors)
Date: April 13, 2015 (deadline 3/30) 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost: $20/girl
Place: Dierberg’s Grocery, Edwardsville, IL

Join us at Dierberg’s School of Cooking and learn how a healthy recipe make-over can be both delicious and nutritious. Juniors will earn their Simple Meals Legacy Badge while creating Italian salad, deep dish pizza, potato skins, gooey butter cake and a root beer float. The Badge and a patch is included in the fee.


Glow-in-the Dark Fun (Cadettes-Ambassadors)
Date: April 16, 2015 (deadline 3/16) 7-9 p.m.
Cost: $7/girl; $1/ adult
Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Come enjoy Camp Cedar Point at night as we play fun glow-in-the-dark Frisbee and enjoy some amazing glow-in-the-dark archery!



Brownie Quest Letterboxing (Brownies)
Date: April 18, 2015 (deadline 3/30) 1-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/girl; $2/ adult
Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Brownies, join your Cadette sisters as you explore Camp Cedar Point and use your navigation skills to uncover the keys to your Brownie Quest Journey! Girls will complete the requirements for the Letterboxing Badge (included in fee) and work on some of the Brownie Quest Journey (book included).


Flower Power (Juniors)
Date: April 18, 2015 (deadline 3/23) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $6/girl; $1/ adult
Place: Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, Marion, IL

Eat a flower! Go on a flower hunt. Meet the flower families. Make floral crafts. Capture it all in your flower power journal. Hike the awesome Rocky Bluff Trail and enjoy a picnic while you earn your Flowers Badge. Come enjoy the springtime outdoors! Girls will need to bring a sack lunch. (Badge included in fee).


Frozen (Daisies)
Date: April 18, 2015 (deadline 3/23) 9, 10, 11 am, 1, 2, or 3 p.m.
Cost: $8/girl; $2/ adult
Place: Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL

It’s a winter wonderland at this Frozen event just for Daisies. Activities and snacks will be themed after the Disney movie Frozen. Girls will hike down a sparkling trail, play games, make crafts and sing Frozen songs provided by the older girl troops as they learn about wildlife from the north and their care. Event compliments activities in the 5 Friends, 4 Stories & 3 Cheers for Animals Journey. Each session will be 2 hours, starting at 9 am.


Going Buggy (Brownies)
Date: April 18, 2015 (deadline 4/1) 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10/girl
Place: The Gardens at SIUE, Edwardsville, IL
These little creatures are the largest population on earth. They pollinate, decompose and feed so many other animals. What would we do without bugs? This session will have you going buggy as you complete your Bugs Badge at The Gardens at SIUE.


LiA Quest (Cadettes)
Date: April 18, 2015 (deadline 3/30) 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/girl
Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Learn about Questing, Letterboxing and Geocaching! Set your own course and then show your Brownie sisters how to find the keys using clues you create! This event is designed to help Cadettes earn their LiA (Leader in Action) award for the Brownie Quest Journey. The entire award will be completed at this event and will be given to participants at the end. Note: LiA is a prerequisite for the Program Aide award.


Daisies Discover Camp (Daisies)
Date: April 21, 2015 (deadline 4/2) 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $5/girl; $1/adult
Place: Fox Ridge State Park, Charleston, IL

Explore camp, nature, sights and sounds, go for a hike and EAT S’MORES! Discover what camp is all about!


Women of the Woods (Daisies-Brownies)
Date: April 23, 2015 (deadline 4/9) 5-8 p.m.
Cost: $5/girl; $1/adult
Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Do you love the outdoors, but only wish there were more patches you could earn that show off your outdoor skills? Well then, be one of the first to earn GSSI’s new Outdoor Progression Patches! You will have the chance to learn a new knot, make a sit upon, learn the rules of hiking (then apply them) and even walk away with a new S.W.A.P.! Did I mention that we will have the chance to eat a snack?


Basic Drawing Workshop (Juniors)
Date: April 24, 2015 (deadline 4/1) 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Cost: $9/girl; $1/adult
Place: Better Than Ever, Paducah, KY

Learn the basics about drawing the "right way" by varying pressure of the pencils and lightly building framework from basic shapes like the pros do, and then learning shading techniques to add detail and depth to your creations. Badge included in fee.


Scouting for Wildlife (Cadettes-Ambassadors)
Date: April 24-25, 2015 (deadline 3/30) 5 p.m. on Friday to 3 p.m. on Saturday
Cost: $25/girl; $20/adult
Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Pull a seine and catch fish in Little Grassy Lake, see how a fish shocking boat works, practice wildlife tracking, install a game camera, build a nest box, meet wildlife researchers and rehabilitators as you learn about careers in wildlife conservation at this weekend long campout at Camp Cedar Point. Scouts will earn their Scouting for Wildlife Badge along the way as well as have fun with other older girls from around the Council. Badge included in fee.


First Aid Badge & Emergency Preparedness Patch (Juniors)
Date: April 25, 2015 (deadline 3/25) 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $15/girl
Place: Meadow Heights Baptist Church, Collinsville, IL

Earn the First Aid Legacy Badge and the Emergency Preparedness Patch in this fun, interactive workshop! The Red Cross will provide hands on sessions and activities for girls to take part in. Registered participants will also receive a First Aid Kit! Badge included in fee.


Macro Mania (Brownies-Juniors)
Date: April 25, 2015 (deadline 4/1) 9-11 a.m. (Brownies) or 1-3 p.m. (Juniors)
Cost: $5/girl
Place: National Great Rivers Museum, Alton, IL

Don your water boots and find the aquatic animals that call the pond and river home! Brownies earn their Bugs Badge and Juniors earn their Animal Habitats Badge as they explore the waters around the Riverlands in Alton! Badge included in fee.


Shake, Rattle, and Roll (Juniors)
Date: April 25, 2015 (deadline 3/30) 2-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $9/girl; $6/adult
Place: Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Marion, IL

Take a journey through the ages of music and explore music in new environments. Build your own nature instrument and make music together! Girls will earn their Musician Badge (included in fee).


Voice of Animals Part I (Seniors-Ambassadors)
Date: April 25, 2015 (deadline 4/1) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $9/girl; $5/adult
Place: Legendary Mustang Sanctuary, Alhambra, IL

Come visit a mustang sanctuary and learn all about horse rescue in Illinois. There may even be a few burros. You may also see a few horse tricks! You are welcome to bring a sack lunch and eat on the premises. This will fulfill steps one and four of the Senior Voice of Animals Badge. Would you like to earn this Badge? After this program, head out to Marcoot Jersey Creamery on 526 Dudleyville Rd, Greenville, IL, which is about 33 miles away to fulfill step three. Seniors who attend both sessions will be given this Badge. Ambassadors are welcome to come also.


Voice of Animals Part II (Seniors-Ambassadors)
Date: April 25, 2015 (deadline 4/1) 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $4/girl/adult
Place: Marcoot Jersey Creamery, Greenville, IL

Come tour this working dairy where you will learn the ins and outs of the milking process and see how cows are milked. Your tour will also include seeing the calves and visiting the creamery where you will learn the process of making cheese. You will also receive a snack of cheese curds and ice cream. Seniors, this will fulfill step three of the Voice for Animals Badge. If you want to earn the Senior Voice of Animals Badge, head over to Legendary Mustang Sanctuary at 10107 Klenke Rd, Alhambra, IL, which is about 33 miles away to fulfil steps one and four. Ambassadors are welcome as well.

 

Camp Clean Up Day (Daisies-Ambassadors)
Date: April 26, 2015 (deadline 4/20) 12 – 6 p.m.
Cost: NO COST
Place: Camp Butterfly, Farmington, MO OR Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL OR Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, IL

Roll up your sleeves and help us get camp into tip top shape for the summer camping season! Tasks may include cleaning out units, power-washing units, staining, trail clearing, and more.


Junior Green Thumbs (Juniors)
Date: April 26, 2015 (deadline 4/8) 1–2:30 p.m. OR 3-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/girl; $3/adult
Place: The Children’s Museum, Edwardsville, IL

How does your garden grow? Come learn all about plants and gardening while earning your Gardener Badge.


Shake, Rattle, and Roll (Juniors)
Date: April 29, 2015 (deadline 4/6) 4-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $9/girl; $6/adult
Place: Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Marion, IL

Take a journey through the ages of music and explore music in new environments. Build your own nature instrument and make music together! Girls will earn their Musician Badge (included in fee).


Live Like an Archaeologist (Cadettes-Ambassadors)
Date: May 2-3, 2015 (deadline 4/1) 2 p.m. on Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday
Cost: $55/girl; $8/adult
Place: Center for American Archaeology, Kampsville, IL

Want to try archaeology? Come experience life as an Archaeologist in Kampsville. Explore dig sites, learn how to map and analyze artifacts and then spend the night in the dorms on site in Kampsville. Learn about life as a Hopewellian as you walk the areas this ancient group of people lived! Meals and program included on site at the Center for American Archeology. Girls will work toward requirements of Council’s Own Archaeology Badge

GSSI Programs With Upcoming Deadlines: January 2015

 

Cupids and Hearts-Creative Valentines (Daisies & Brownies)
Date: January 31, 2015 (deadline 1/14) Sessions: 11 a.m. to noon or 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $8/girl
Place: Three Sisters Crafts, O’Fallon, IL

Love is in the air! Show your family and friends you care by designing some unique valentines just for them. Girls will make eight valentine cards and a gift bag to carry them home.


Little Quilts Brownie Rainbows (Brownies)
Date: January 31, 2015 (deadline 1/15) Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $11/girl; $1/adult
Place: National Quilt Museum Paducah, KY

Earn part of your WOW Journey. Create rainbow inspired mini quilts while learning how to use a sewing machine.


Ballerina (Daisies-Brownies)
Date: February 7, 2015 (deadline 1/23) Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Cost: $10/girl
Place: Mattoon Academy of Gymnastics & Dance, Mattoon, IL

Get ready for the pros to teach you healthy living skills and experience the beauty of ballet! Girls will earn their dance patch, too!


A Day at the Orpheum (Brownies)
Date: February 7, 2015 (deadline 1/23) Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $11/girl
Place: The Orpheum Children’s Museum, Champaign, IL

Take a trip to the Orpheum Children’s Museum in Champaign for a day of learning and fun! The girls will be able to earn their Household Elf Badge as well as play at the museum


3 Cheers for Animals! (Daisies)
Date: February 7, 2015 (deadline 1/26) Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $6/girl
Place: Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Marion, IL

Begin your Daisy Journey at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge by learning about bald eagles!Journey to an eagle nesting site for a chance to see a real bald eagle!


Book Artist (Cadettes)
Date: February 7, 2015 (deadline 1/24) Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $5/girl
Place: SIU Museum, Carbondale, IL

Find out what it takes to be a book artist!


Cheer Zone (Juniors-Cadettes)
Date: February 7, 2015 (deadline 1/26) Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $10/girl
Place: Mattoon Academy of Gymnastics & Dance, Mattoon, IL

Get ready for the pros to teach you healthy living skills and shake those pom poms at this fun cheerleading session!


Heavenly Jazz/Funk (Daisies-Juniors)
Date: February 7, 2015 (deadline 1/19)
Times: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Daisies) or 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Brownies and Juniors)
Cost: $8/girl
Place: Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio, Collinsville, IL

Hurray for Dance! Girls will learn basic stretching techniques and then a simple jazz/funk routine at their visit to the Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio.

Brownie Ready, Set, Go Camping! (Brownies)
Date: February 13-14, 2015 (deadline 1/19) Time: 7 p.m. Friday – 3 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $12/girl; $10/adult
Place: Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL

Is your troop interested in camping, but you aren’t sure what’s so great about the GREAT outdoors?! If so, this campout is for you and your troop!

STEAM Ahead Series (Juniors)
Date: February 11, 18, & 25, 2015 (deadline 1/20) Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20/girl
Place: Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL

A STEM twist on the Junior Get Moving Journey! Books and awards included.


Longshore’s Martial Arts & Self-Defense (Daisies-Cadettes)
Date: February 28, 2015 (deadline 1/21) Times: 1 - 2 p.m.
Cost: $6/girl
Place: Longshore’s Tae Kwon Do & Martial Arts Academy, DuQuoin, IL

Learn self-defense moves and Tae Kwon Do at this hands-on session. Instructors will also talk to girls about how to keep safe in many situations.


Fabric Flowers (Juniors)
Date: February 21, 2015 (deadline 1/21) Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $7/girl
Place: National Quilt Museum, Paducah, KY

Learn to hand stitch while making two types of fabric flowers perfect for accessories or gift decoration. Materials, short tour and snack included.


Amazing Mural: Painting with Pastel (Brownies)
Date: February 21, 2015 (deadline 1/26) Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $5/girl
Place: SIU Museum, Carbondale, IL

Participants will first view murals from the museum’s collection by artist Karl Kelpe and then pair up to paint panels for their own murals using oil pastel. Girls will earn part of the Painting Badge.


Daisy and Brownie Bakers-in-Training (Daisies-Brownies)
Date: February 17, 2015 (deadline 1/26) Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Cost: $22/girl
Place: Panera Bread, Carbondale, IL

Daisies and Brownies, here’s your chance to take over the kitchen and bake up some good times at Panera.


Sea Creature Creations Series (Brownies)
Date: February 20 & March 6, 2015 (deadline 1/26) Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Cost: $9/girl
Place: SIU Craft Shop, Carbondale, IL

Earn your Pottery Badge while sculpting and painting your very own piece of pottery!


Winter Fun! (Brownies)
Date: February 16, 2015 (deadline 1/26)  Time:  6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: $6/girl; $5/adult
Place: Camp Cedar Point, Makanda, IL

Have you ever been out to camp in the winter? Check out all of the ‘cool’ things you can do at camp when it is cold outside!


1820 American Girl (Juniors)
Date: February 21, 2015 (deadline 1/28) Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $16/girl
Place: 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House, Edwardsville, IL

Come and experience life for a girl in the 1820s and tour this historical Colonial house.


Junior Birdhouse Building Workshop (Juniors)
Date: February 15, 2015 (deadline 1/28) 1 – 2:30 p.m. or 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/girl; $3/adult
Place: The Children’s Museum, Edwardsville, IL

Come learn about our feathered friends while you earn your Animal Habitats Badge.


Self-Defense & Tae Kwon Do (Daisies- Juniors)
Date: February 21, 2015 (deadline 1/28)
Times: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Brownies), 3 – 4 p.m. (Daisies), 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Juniors)
Cost: $11/girl
Place: McArther’s Tae Kwon Do & Fitness, Collinsville, IL

Learn self-defense moves and strategies along with Tae Kwon Do at this hands-on workshop. Leaders can purchase the Self-Defense patch through the Program Department at the cost of $2 per patch.


Create Your Own Pottery Series (Brownies)
Date: February 14, 21, & 28, 2015 (deadline 1/29) 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Cost: $14/girl
Place: Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, IL

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making simple pottery? If so, now is your chance!


A Day on the Slopes at Hidden Valley (Juniors - Ambassadors)
Date: February 21, 2015 (deadline 1/29) Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $75/girl/participating adult; $18/nonparticipating adult
Place: Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Wildwood, MO

Ready for some frozen fun? Join GSSI on a day trip skiing at Hidden Valley Resort. NOTE: Payment for bus transportation is included in fee and required for all participants.


Jazzy Jewelry (Daisies-Brownies)
Date: February 21, 2015 (deadline 2/4) Sessions: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $7/girl
Place: Three Sisters Crafts, O’Fallon, IL

Beads, beads and more beads! Girls will make a necklace and bracelet as they learn about jewelry design.



When I Grow Up… (Daisies-Brownies)
Date: February 28, 2015 (deadline 2/4) Sessions: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $8/girl; $2/adult
Place: Goshen School, Edwardsville, IL 

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