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Don’t miss any upcoming events—check out our calendar full of adventures on page 5!
Travel with Girl Scouts! Starting on page 30!
Say yes to summer experiences! Check out page 8!
Welcome! Explore is the place to plan your future Girl Scout adventures. This magazine will be your guide to Girl Scout opportunities such as outdoor activities, summer experiences, outdoor badges, and more! Flip through and find experiences just for you, and use our Girl Scout planner page to plan what you will do with Girl Scout friends and family. We at Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland would like this magazine to be part of your summer. You’ll find activity pages made just for you as you discover the experiences that will make your summer one to remember. Draw, solve puzzles, and find your way through mazes and get ready for a “summer of fun!” Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland offers leadership development experiences for girls, helping them to discover their own sense of self, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to make the world a better place. Our council serves over 3,700 girls and 3,000 adults across 67 counties in southern and central Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma.
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Contents
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Events Calendar Find every possible adventure!
26 Partners Discover our incredible partners.
35 Handcrafted Explore custom Girl Scout experiences.
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Meet the Team Meet the GSMH Experience Team.
29 State Parks Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks.
38 Design a Patch And prepare for another year of fun!
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Summer Events Experience details start here!
30 Travel Grab your bags and get ready for travel!
41 Registration 101 Your guide for event registration.
22 Gear Up For Gold Get a jump start on your Gold Award.
33 The Gathering Learn about 2024’s girl-led event.
44 Girl Scout Cookies Experience more with the Cookie Program.
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A Road Map for Exploring Your Adventures Experience Name
Interested in the A*Team? Flip to page 7 for details and look for this icon to inspire you!
Outdoor Competency Levels
Experience Location
Indicates Program Level, applies to ‘23-24 school year! Daisy, K-1 Brownie, 2-3 Junior, 4-5 Cadette, 6-8 Senior, 9-10 Ambassador, 11-12
Experience description and need to know details, including badge information! Girl Price | Adult Price Date | Time City, State Registration Deadline Outdoor Level
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This level serves as an introduction to a program topic. No previous knowledge is required.
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Girls have This level serves to provide more previous opportunities experiences with to build the program topic and feel confidence in general outdoor confident in skills. Previous general outdoor exposure to the skills. program topic is recommended.
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Girl Scout Day at Big Surf! Linn Creek, MO p. 11 Artistic Adventures Finbrooke Program Center p. 13 Science Investigators Finbrooke Program Center p. 12 Outdoor Explorers Finbrooke Program Center p. 13 Girl Scouts Go Bonkers Columbia, MO p. 11 Get Ready, SWIM! Poplar Bluff, MO p. 11 Intro to Kayaking Springfield, MO p. 14 Learn to Shoot Riflery Ash Grove, MO p. 18 Archer Adventure Silver Meadows Program Center p. 18 Sunset Paddle Silver Meadows Program Center p. 14 Rafting Excursion Steelville, MO p. 15 Choo-Choo to Chicago Chicago, IL p. 30 Magical Camping Experience Finbrooke Program Center p. 10 Kayaking Excursion Springfield, MO p. 14 High Adventure Day at Silver Meadows Silver Meadows Program Center p. 20 Adventure Day at Camp Latonka Latonka Program Center p. 11
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Get Ready, SWIM! Archer Adventure Sunset Paddle Oklahoma State Parks Expedition STEM Day Camp at LabSpace Robotics Reef Restoration Adventure Learn to Shoot Riflery
Poplar Bluff, MO Silver Meadows Program Center Silver Meadows Program Center Eastern Oklahoma Jefferson City, MO Key Largo, FL Ash Grove, MO
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High Adventure Engineers Get Ready, SWIM!
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This team is committed to providing quality, diverse summer experiences for girls in this ever-changing world. They are excited to provide a variety of summer experiences and adventures for Girl Scouts of all ages. This summer, girls will be able to take part in a wide array of summer experiences. Summer Opportunities include: • Day Camps • Excursions • Troop Camping • Community Partnership Events • Travel Opportunities • ...and so much more! Check out Girl Scouts Handcrafted on page 35 to learn how you can partner with us to create opportunities for your Girl Scouts!
Rosie Roberson Program Experience Specialist
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Beth Perkins Program Experience Specialist
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Ally Akyol Outdoor Experience Specialist
Emilie Stagoski Camp and Outdoor Experience Specialist
Looking for a leadership opportunity? Join our team by being a member of the A*Team! The A*Team is a group of older Girl Scouts that support girl experiences throughout the council. Members of the team go through a virtual orientation with our experience teams in preparation for their experience—check out our website for dates in the spring. The A*Team will assist in program setup, assist younger Girl Scouts, share knowledge, and help lead kapers. Additionally, the team will teach Girl Scout traditions, help organize and prepare all-camp activities, assist in the kitchen, assist on the waterfront, and assist in a variety of program areas like STEM, hiking, arts, and outdoor skills. Girls will be able to earn Girl Scout service hours for any events assisted with.
Ready to join? Look for this icon throughout Explore and reach out to us about any opportunities you are interested in!
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Explore your summer options. Whether she wants to spend one day at camp or several days traveling across Oklahoma – we have a summer adventure for her that fits her interests, age, and level of outdoor experience. For more details on these adventures, keep turning the pages and “Explore” with us!
Identify the best outdoor level. We have a wide variety of events for each age level. Which ones are the best fit? You should base this on your age and interests! As for your age, we develop our events based off the grade level you have completed. Our outdoor experiences require different levels of competency. Check out descriptions for each level to the right.
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Say yes to summer adventure! Summer registration will open in mid-December. All experiences will close on the registration deadline unless they are already full. Visit our website at girlscoutsmoheartland. org to register. Step by step instructions on Page 41.
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—let’s discover what events are just right for you! Every girl is different, and we have activities for every girl to fill your summer with incredible adventures. Use this map to get a head start on designing your Summer of Fun! Are you looking to hang out with Girl Scout friends and play team building games outside?
Are you a Cadette or older and looking for a thrilling day camp experience?
Are you interested in the amazing art of animation, or maybe robotics?
Are you 12 years old or older and looking to develop skills in the fundamentals of shooting?
Would you like to earn badges like Robotics 2, Coding, or Mechanical Engineering?
Would you like to engineer a zipline? Or maybe a boat?
Day camp with STEM activities sounds pretty cool, right?
Do you want to get hands on and take adventure in your own hands?
Maybe you’re ready to hit the trails and adventure with Girl Scout pals on a five-day expedition.
STEM Adventures are just for you, check out page 16 for STEM experiences like Day Camp with LabSpace Robotics!
Adventurous thrills are your thing! Check out page 20 for experiences that will have you designing and zip-lining.
Outdoor Adventures are for you! Nature is calling, head to page 18–19 and find activities like riflery and the Oklahoma State Parks Expedition!
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Girl Scouts Go Bonkers Columbia, MO
Grab a friend, then head with your troop or family, and enjoy an outing at Bonkers! Participating youth can explore Bonkers’ massive indoor jungle gym, the Playmaze, and receive 65 play credits towards the arcade. Take on the climbing wall, or try mini bowling, but don’t forget to fuel up on 2 slices of pizza and a soft drink-included with the price of this event. Children two years and younger are free and do not need to be registered. June 12 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Register by May 23 Girls • $27 | Adults • $27 Drop Off Event: No
Finbrooke’s Magical Troop Camping Experience Finbrooke Program Center
Join us for a magical weekend at the Finbrooke School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This event will include all the classic camp and wizarding education favorites. Participate in wizarding inspired sports, visit the trading post at camp’s Diagon Alley, and care for plants in herbology. In addition, girls will learn to care for magical creatures, and hone their skills at defense against the dark arts and hit the target every time on the archery range. Juniors and up can take a flying class on the zipline, and all camp participants will compete for the camp cup! While enjoying the magic, check off requirements for your Camper Badge! Troops and participants should be prepared to divide in groups based on age level for certain activities. Price includes five meals, activities, high adventure facilitation, a patch, and a wizarding experience out of this world for memories that last a lifetime. June 21-23 | 5 p.m. – 11 a.m. Register by May 23 overnight
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Girls • $135 | Adults • $40 Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: No
Girl Scout Day at Big Surf! Linn Creek, MO
Splash into Summer with Girl Scout Day at Big Surf Waterpark! Enjoy everything the park has to offer, and bring your family for a day of fun! Tagalongs are welcome (children 3 and under are free). Price includes an all-day Surfer Ticket, a $10 food voucher, and a fun patch. June 1 | 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. Register by May 16
Girls • $35 | Adults • $35 Drop Off Event: No
Get Ready, Swim! Poplar Bluff, MO
Grab your goggles and your fins, Girl Scouts! Our partners at the Black River Coliseum Aquatic and Fitness center are offering a late night swim just for Girl Scouts and their families. Girl Scouts and their families will be able to enjoy their evening as a mermaid or as a shark throughout the summer during these special nights. Get ready to swim and splash the evening away. May 31 | 7 – 9 p.m. Register by May 16
June 14 | 7 – 9 p.m. Register by May 30
July 12 | 7 – 9 p.m. Register by June 27
Aug 9 | 7 – 9 p.m. Register by July 25
Girls • $8 | Adults • $8 Drop Off Events: No
Adventure Day at Camp Latonka Latonka Program Center
Grab a friend and gear up for an epic adventure at Camp Latonka! Participate in a day filled with all your favorite girl scout activities including slingshots, water activities, and team building games. Then, get ready to unleash your creativity during a tie-dyeing art project! Girls will need to bring a sack lunch. June 29 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Register by June 6 Girls • $40
Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: No
Looking for a leadership opportunity?—Join our team by being a member of the A*Team! More information on Page 7.
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Fun in the Sun: Science Investigators Finbrooke Program Center
Experience the outdoors through a new lens as you search for science in nature! Girls will tell time with nature, investigate shadows, and build a container garden. In addition, Daisies and Brownies will explore the symmetry of spiderwebs while Juniors learn to track the weather. All grade levels will earn their Numbers in Nature badge. Daisies and Brownies will also earn their Shapes in Nature badge. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch. The event will be from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., but girls can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. Price includes program supplies, badges and snacks. June 11 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Register by May 23 Girls • $35 Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: Yes
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Fun in the Sun: Outdoor Explorers Finbrooke Program Center
Calling all nature explorers! Immerse yourself in the outdoors at this day at camp. As an Outdoor Explorer, you will design bird feeders, build a bee hotel, identify natural objects, and investigate the world around you. Daisies and Brownies will earn their Design in Nature badge. Juniors will earn their Shapes in Nature badge. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch. The event will be from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., but girls can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. Price includes activity supplies, badges and snacks. June 12 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Register by May 23 Girls • $35
Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: Yes
Fun in the Sun: Artistic Adventures Finbrooke Program Center
Join us on a colorful journey as we explore the outdoors through art! Girls will make new friends, unleash their inner artist as they draw their surroundings, listen to the sounds of nature, and design art in the outdoors. All grade levels will earn their Outdoor Art badge. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch. The event will be from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., but girls can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. Price includes activity supplies, badges and snacks. June 10 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Register by May 23
Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: Yes
Girls • $35
Looking for a leadership opportunity?—Join our team by being a member of the A*Team! More information on Page 7.
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Sunset Paddle
Silver Meadows
Make memories on a sunset paddling adventure! Girls will learn the basics of canoeing, including; water safety, operation, and paddling fundamentals. After getting a feel for the watercraft, challenge yourself to some fun games on the water! Equipment will be provided. Please wear water shoes that can get wet. Girls • $20 June 15 | 6 – 8 p.m. July 13 | 6 – 8 p.m. Outdoor Level: Beginner Register by May 30 Register by June 27 Drop Off Event: No
Intro to Kayaking
Springfield, MO
Paddle along with us and our community partner, Springfield Outdoor Initiatives at a kayaking clinic! At Lake Springfield Boathouse, girls will learn basic kayaking skills, including the different parts of the boat and types of paddling strokes. Gain new skills and learn about navigating on the water. After receiving training, practice kayaking on the lake! Please wear shoes that can get wet. This program serves as a prerequisite for Kayaking Excursion. Adults will not participate in kayaking. June 15 | 1 – 3 p.m. Register by May 30 Girls • $20 | Adults • FREE
Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: No
Kayaking Excursion
Current River
Float and paddle down the river with our program partner, Outdoor Initiatives, at this multi-day kayaking program. Use your kayaking skills learned in Intro to Kayaking to float down the Current River. Each day, we will camp along the riverbank, cook dinner over the fire, and sleep under the stars. Intro to Kayaking or a similar program is the prerequisite for this trip. Price includes transportation to the river, kayaking and camping gear, nine meals, snacks, and a patch. Drop Off & Pick Up for this event will take place in Springfield, MO and Mountain Grove, MO. June 26-29 | 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. Register by June 6
Outdoor Level: Intermediate Drop Off Event: Yes Girls • $410
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Reef Restoration Adventure Key Largo, Florida
Hit the waves and dig your feet in the sand with Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland, we’re headed to Key Largo, Florida on this marine biology focused trip! Girls will be participating in a citizen science project as they take part in coral reef surveys and coral restoration labs. Connect with the ocean and learn more about the aquatic world—but don’t forget to have some fun! Girls will get to snorkel every day as they learn about marine ecology, sea turtles, and tropical fish. Take part in a once in a lifetime adventure and explore the wonders of marine life. Price includes transportation, meals, accommodations, field trips, evening programs, and gear. Participants must be able to swim. A deposit of $375 is due on March 14, 2024 and a payment plan is available. July 26-31 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Register by March 14 Girls • $2,500 | Final Payment due June 13 Outdoor Level: Intermediate Drop Off Event: Yes overnight
Rafting Excursion Steelville, MO
Float down river and experience a rafting, camping adventure at Huzzah Valley Resort. Arrive Sunday evening to set up camp and relax around the campfire, then sleep in tents under the stars. Monday will be spent rafting the Huzzah river, where girls will stop for a picnic lunch and to swim. Please bring a sack dinner for Sunday. Price includes transportation to the river, rafting and camping gear, two meals, snacks, and a patch. June 16-17 | 3 – 7 p.m. Register by May 30 Girls • $165
Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: Yes
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STEM Day Camp at LabSpace Robotics Jefferson City, MO
Explore the world of robotics, stop-motion animation, and programming during STEM Day Camp at LabSpace Robotics! Girls will use sensors, motors, and programming to create a robotic pet, share stories as they create stop-motion animation videos, and learn how to write their own storyboard so they can keep their stories organized as they film. For more fun, girls will hone their engineering skills as they build several engaging mechanical engineering projects. Brownies will earn their Robotics 2, Coding 1, and Mechanical Engineering 3 badges. Juniors will earn their Entertainment Technology, Robotics 2, Coding 2, and Mechanical Engineering 3 badges. Price includes activity supplies, badges, and facilitator fees. Girls can be dropped off as early as 8:45 a.m. every day. July 15, 16, and 17 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Register by June 13 Girls • $145 Drop Off Event: Yes
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Use the clues below and fill in the blanks with terms that are all about STEM! ACROSS 4. A process where an idea or hypothesis is tested. 7. A person who uses research to make hypotheses and experiments. 8. A person who has trained to travel to space aboard a spacecraft. 10. A person who creates something new like a gadget or an app. DOWN 1. The first version of a product, the first test of a design. 2. Devices and tools that make people’s lives easier, this includes things like computers. 3. The process of using science and math to create structures. 5. Designing and building robots. 6. The study of numbers, shapes, and patterns. 9. The process of writing instructions to make a computer complete a specific task. ACROSS: 4. Experiment, 7. Scientist, 8. Astronaut, 10. Inventor DOWN: 1. Prototype, 2. Technology, 3. Engineering, 5. Robotics, 6. Math, 9. Coding
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Learn to Shoot: Riflery Ash Grove, MO
Join Department of Conservation instructors at the Andy Dalton Shooting Range for a beginners riflery course. This program includes rifle safety, operation, shooting fundamentals, maintenance, and safe storage. This is a great opportunity for girls to learn with a .22 rifle in a safe and structured environment. Equipment and ammunition will be provided. All participants must be 12-years-old and up by the day of the program. Participants must wear closed toed shoes and have hair tied back. June 15 | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Register by May 30 Girls • $8
July 27 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Register by July 11 Girls • $5
Outdoor Level: Beginner
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Archer Adventure Silver Meadows Program Center
Join our Outdoor Experience Facilitators for an archery adventure! During this event participants will learn the basics of archery, including; archery safety, operation, and shooting fundamentals. After getting a feel for the bow, challenge yourself to some fun games on the range! Equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed toed shoes and have hair tied back. June 15 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register by May 30
June 15 | 2 – 4 p.m. Register by May 30
July 13 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register by June 27
July 13 | 2 – 4 p.m. Register by June 27
Girls • $20 Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: No
Girls • $20 Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: No
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Oklahoma State Parks Expedition Robbers Cave & Natural Falls
The wilderness calls! Pack your bags for this 5-day, 4-night expedition visiting two of Oklahoma’s beautiful State Parks! Explore Robbers Cave State Park and Natural Falls State Park as you hit the road and experience an expedition like no other. Test limits, master camping skills, and build stamina on your journey. Travel back in time while exploring caves used by infamous Wild West Outlaws at Robbers Cave State Park. We’ll also take a guided horseback ride and explore Oklahoma’s waterways while kayaking. Then, get up close and personal with animal ambassadors at the Nature Center. Finally, we’ll spend the last night camping in Yurts as we visit the breathtaking, 77-foot waterfall at Natural Falls State Park. Included in this adventure: plenty of camping in tents under the stars and cookouts, all while building lasting friendships and a lifetime of memories. Transportation will be provided from our designated dropoff location in Springfield, MO. July 14-18 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Register by June 20 Girls • $500
Robbers Cave & Natural Falls Outdoor Level: Intermediate Drop Off Event: Yes
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Outdoor Adventures Silver Meadows Program Center
Head out to Silver Meadows for a day of stupendous outdoor adventures. Gear up and get ready as you raise a bow during archery, journey on the water with canoeing, and traverse nature during orienteering. Girls will need to bring a sack lunch. June 29 | 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Register by June 13 Girls • $40 Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: No
High Adventure Engineers Latonka Program Center
With adventure rides and engineering designs, this event is built to thrill! Engineer your own adventure as you participate in archery, zipline, and canoeing. Then take part in STEM-tastic fun as you engineer your very own bow, zipline, and boat using a variety of materials and supplies. Take adventure into your own hands at this day camp designed just for you! Price includes program supplies, facilitators, and a fun patch. August 3 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Register by July 18 Girls • $50 Outdoor Level: Beginner Drop Off Event: Yes
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Look at the word list and search for each word in the puzzle, circling the letters as you find them. Cross off each word from the list as you locate them in the puzzle. Words can be made in any direction.
Bike Canoe Fireworks Horseback Ride Picnic Scuba Dive Tent Boat Crafts Garden Hike
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Jump rope Road-trip Smores Campground Fireflies Girl Scouts Hopscotch Lake Rock Climb Swimming
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How do I start Going for Gold?
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. This award acknowledges each recipient’s power and dedication to not only bettering herself, but to making the world a better place for others.
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The first step is to be a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador! Next, you must complete two Senior or Ambassador journeys or complete one Senior or Ambassador journey and have earned a Girl Scout Silver Award. Once you have your prerequisites completed, go to gogold.girlscouts.org and create an account. This site will walk you through the 7 steps of earning your Gold Award through interactive and easy-to-use modules.
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Want to learn more about the Gold Award process? Need help determining what makes a good Gold Award project? Would you like help earning a Senior or Ambassador Journey as a prerequisite to the Gold Award? Then Gear Up to Go Gold can help!
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How do I submit my proposal?
Once steps 1-4 are completed, it will be time to submit your Gold Award project proposal for review by the GSMH Gold Award committee. The GSMH Gold Award committee is dedicated to elevating the Gold Award through reviewing project proposals and providing feedback to set Girls up for success. Proposals will be submitted through Go Gold and feedback will be given following the timeline below. Girls can expect to hear one of the following: 1. Project Approved – no questions or updates needed to the proposal. 2. Project Needs Review – questions are asked, suggestions are given, and updates are needed to the proposal.
What is the proposal review timeline?
The first Monday of every month, the GSMH Gold Award committee will pull and review all Gold Award proposals that have been submitted. Girls can expect feedback on their proposals by the end of the month. Any proposal submitted after the first Monday of the month will be reviewed during the following month.
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Join us for a weekend full of fun as Girl Scouts learn what it means to become a Gold Award Girl Scout. Enjoy a lock-in with friends and work towards the Think Like an Engineer Journey. This event is perfect for girls who are interested in building relationships, prototypes, and their own self-confidence! As a hybrid event that will provide some training, girls will walk away with a clearer understanding of how to get started on their Gold Award journey. Girls • Minimum $5 per Girl, per Hour Drop Off Event: Yes This is a Girl Scouts Handcrafted ready-to-go program and your Experience teams are ready to connect with you! Scan this QR code to submit your Gear Up to Go Gold request today. overnight
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Use this page to plan out your perfect summer full of adventure and relaxation!
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There are adventures everywhere across Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland. If your Girl Scout can dream it, we want to provide it! From robotics to river exploration, our community partners are here to help her jump right in!
Access Arts Columbia, MO Our friends at Access Arts offer creative learning experiences for everyone. From the beginner to the advanced artist, all are welcome in the Access Arts studios. With classes and summer camps for all ages, Access Arts is the perfect place to take your Girl Scout!
LabSpace Robotics Jefferson City, MO Labspace Robotics is a proud partner of Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland. Explore coding, robotics, game design, 3-D printing and design, engineering, art, and more in their online and in-person workshops. Check out their Girl Scout specific workshops by scanning the QR code!
Missouri River Relief Columbia, MO Missouri River Relief is a non-profit that works to connect people to the Missouri River through river clean-ups, education programs, and recreation events. Discover how you can get involved and give back to your community by scanning the QR code for more information!
Titanic Museum Branson, MO Titanic Museum in Branson is a long-time partner with GSMH. Most known for their annual Girl Scout overnight usually held in the fall, the Titanic crew members know how throw an event! Keep an eye on our event calendar for other events hosted by this partner throughout the year.
Cape Girardeau Nature Center This nature center has a wealth of opportunities waiting for outdoor-loving Girl Scouts! Whether it’s scheduling a naturalist-guided program or exploring the exhibit gallery and trails on your own, we recommend checking out this outdoor partner.
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Springfield Conservation Nature Center This conservation nature center is a small piece of the Ozarks nestled within the city limits of Springfield. You can take advantage of the many public programs, guided hikes, special events or workshops held on site – or take a day to explore the 80 acres of Ozark forest, glade and prairie habitat, creeks and frontage on Lake Springfield on your own or with your troop.
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The following approved equestrian partners are working with Girl Scouts to provide horseback riding to troops and girls! These industry professionals are full of knowledge and know how to provide a safe and fun experience for Girl Scouts. Reach out to inquire about setting up your own group outing! Arrowhead Creek Stables | Fulton, MO Contact: Tara Rafferty Phone: (509)989-1580 arrowhead.creek@yahoo.com B & B Farms | Russellville, MO Contact: Schellie Blochberger Phone: (573)690-7014 osagehorsesbandb@gmail.com Evans Equestrian | Perryville, MO Contact: Krystal Evans Phone: (573)768-0848 evansequestrian@gmail.com Free Reign Academy | Cape Girardeau, MO Contact: Cassie Zimmerman Phone: (573)576-9223 cassiezimmerman91@yahoo.com Royal Payne Stables | Sedalia, MO Contact: Mikenzie Payne Phone: (573)418-8385 royalpaynestables@gmail.com Valley Water Mill Park Equestrian Center | Springfield, MO Contact: Lynn Vandenberg Phone: (417)833-3291 lvandenberg@springfieldmo.gov
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Girls love to earn badges and Journey awards they can display on uniforms. But that’s not all—there’s patches too! Some patches are just for fun, a way to remember a Girl Scout experience. Other patches are a part of patch programs, which are other ways girls can earn a patch for her uniform. Keep an eye out on our social media for some of our seasonal patch programs like Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors—and check out our Outdoor Navigation Patch Program!
Navigate program centers like never before!
The new GSMH Outdoor Navigation Patch Program is the perfect way to say yes to adventure. Girls of all ages can earn their Outdoor Navigation Patch by completing a variety of activities that cover basic compass skills, map reading, and navigating a letterboxing/orienteering course. This patch program is set to be released at all GSMH Program Centers by October 2026. The best time of year to earn this patch is in the fall/winter. Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland
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Coming soon to a program center near you… Silver Meadows—Open now! Coming soon to Finbrooke, Friendship Fields, and Latonka.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend is on September 13-15 this year. Grab your backpack and head out to your local state parks for self-guided tours, family hikes, water sports, stargazing, special events, and more! Every year, Girl Scouts explores the natural wonders found across our country during the Girls Scouts Love State Parks weekend. Girl Scouts nationwide, along with their troops, friends, and families celebrate our shared love of the outdoors. Here’s how you can participate: 1. Download the Girl Scouts Love State Parks Passport on our website. 2. Head out to a state park on your own or join in on our Girl Scouts Love State Parks Campout. 3. Purchase your patch. We have a local opportunity with Missouri State Parks and Wonders of Wildlife School this year. More details to come!
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Girl Scouts love to travel—from field trips as Brownies to global adventures as teens. Make friends as you travel with Girl Scouts from different areas, discover new things, and pack your bags full of inspiring, lifechanging experiences and memories. Find your trip today!
Choo Choo to Chicago
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Get ready to ride the rails to the windy city where we will find adventure with our animal friends! This 3-day, 2-night trip includes a scenic train ride to Chicago, IL., where we will explore the animal kingdom through Lincoln Park Zoo and Shedd Aquarium. Price includes train ride to and from Chicago, two GSMH Staff Chaperones, entry and activities at Lincoln Park Zoo and Shedd Aquarium, bus transportation around the city, two breakfasts, and lodging. Female adults are encouraged to register and join us on this adventure! Adult travelers must have current Girl Scout membership and background check. Adventure will begin at the St. Louis Gateway Transportation Station. Travelers will be responsible to meet at the St. Louis station for check-in and check-out. Girls • $465 | Adult • $465 June 21–23 | 5:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Register by June 7
Boundary Waters SUMMER 2025 Join us on an adventure to Girl Scouts Northern Lakes Canoe Base in Minnesota, where girls will train, pack, and plan to paddle north to Canada and spend 7 days paddling and portaging through the wilderness. Experience something few others will, and reach your potential in ways you never thought you could on this high-adventure experience.
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Did you know—Cookie Program Credit earned during the Cookie Program can be used for travel?! Cookie Program Credit can be used to pay for all GSUSA Destinations and GSMH-Sponsored travel opportunities. That means that selling cookies could get you to your next adventure! To make a Cookie Program Credit payment for a trip, contact us at 877-312-4764 or info@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org with the information below. 1. Traveler name 2. Trip name 3. Type of travel (EF Tour, Destination, GSMH Trip) 4. Month & Year of Trip 5. Cookie Program Credit number 6. Amount to apply towards trip
You and Me in KC SUMMER 2025
Pack your bags for a 3-day, 2-night trip to Kansas City! This trip includes a ticket to a performance at the historic Starlight Theatre. This adventure is going to be perfect for actresses, performers and anyone who enjoys a stage production. More information and registration availability for upcoming trips is coming your way! Check our website or follow us on social media for updates.
Girl Scout Destinations are trips designed for individual Girl Scouts from across the nation and the globe. These are the ultimate adventure for individual Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts! Make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states. There’s a unique, life-changing experience for every girl. Checkout the gstravel page for more information on Destinations, including what adventures you can sign up for today! Apply now for 2024 Destinations! Destinations fill up quickly, so get your application in today! Trips that have space will accept applications on a rolling basis until full. Applications should be filled out by the Girl Scout. Financial Assistance is available to individual Girl Scouts who need assistance with attending a Destination.
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Let us be a part of your summer adventures! Find things to help keep you cool this summer at the Trading Post like water fans and Girl Scout branded neck wraps—or find stuffed animals, drink ware, survival and adventure gear, Girl Scout t-shirts, and much more!
Meet Us at the Trading Post Fun in the Sun Events Finbrooke • June 10–12
Magical Troop Camping Experience Finbrooke • June 21- 23 Adventure Day at Camp Latonka Latonka • June 29
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As you register for your summer experiences, keep on the lookout for the new Outdoor Adventure Tee that will be available with select events on gsEvents. Also be on the lookout for a New Outdoor Adventure kit offered this year, to help make those hiking trips even more fun! Troop leaders, if you are planning additional activities with your troops—remember, you can always invite the Girl Scout Store to tag along! We would love to join you.
Meet Us at The Gather ing The Gathering September 20-22
Calling all Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors! We are looking to gather a committee of Girl Scouts who want to help create the ultimate older girl event. The Gathering is an annual event made for girls—by girls. Assisted by our Program Experience Team, girls will be guided through the event planning process and decide what this one-of-a-kind program looks like!
“I love The Gathering...it is something I can go to every year that is just for older girls and we get to plan it ourselves. It is a great place to meet new friends... I can’t wait to see everyone this year and try out new things!”
Selected by Girl Scouts who attended The Gathering 2023, this year’s event will be beachthemed! The Gathering 2024 is scheduled for Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024. Interested in being on the committee and eager to share ideas? Join us virtually on Sunday, January 14, 7–8 p.m. for a kick-off meeting where we will discuss the framework for this event— including what workshops and activities girls would like to see offered.
-Emma Robbins, Most Dedicated Committee Member 2023
Meeting Dates - Online via Zoom Kick Off Meeting on January 14 | 7–8 p.m. February 11 | 7–8 p.m. April 14 | 7–8 p.m. June 16 | 7–8 p.m. August 18 | 7–8 p.m.
No registration is required. Contact us at info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org or 877-312-4764 to receive the meeting links and passwords.
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Girl Scouts has been and continues to be girl-led—and that’s exactly what can be found with Girl Scouts Handcrafted. Members can fill out the Girl Scouts Handcrafted form to share an idea of an activity you would like to see in your area, choose from our already developed events, request guidance on completing specific badge work, or reach out to us to develop a one-of-a kind experience for you and your girls! Looking for assistance in planning your own Service
Unit or Troop-led event? The Girl Scouts Handcrafted Request form is for that too! Check out some of our ready-to-go programs on the next spread! Your Experience teams are ready to connect with you! Scan this QR code to submit your Girl Scouts Handcrafted Request today.
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Girl Scouts in Space
Girl Scouts Handcrafted Criteria
Stars, space, and science—oh my! Transform into space scientists and get a chance to learn about the moon, planets, and stars as you work towards earning your Space Science badge! Girls will participate in hands-on activities, get to look through a telescope and learn about the wonders of the final frontier!
Requests must be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the requested event date. There is a minimum requirement of 10 girls per event. Don’t have 10 girls? We can connect you with another small group or work with you to determine the best fit for your girls.
Basic 8 Outdoor Skills
Events will cost a minimum of $5 per girl per hour. Prices will vary based on type of event, materials, location, etc. Payments will be made after an Experience Specialist has reached out to discuss your request and a date is confirmed.
Girl Scouts is built on progression—acquiring the skills needed to progress to more difficult or highlyskilled activities. Learning the basic 8 outdoor skills will prepare a Girl Scout for day outings to almost anywhere—skills include outdoor manners, dressing for the weather, knife safety, fire building, knots, outdoor cooking, first aid, and navigation while protecting our environment. This is a progressive event for every grade level. Each activity will build the basic 8 outdoor skills bracelet. For each skill, Girl Scouts will receive a bead or stone to add to their bracelet.
Fairy Garden Day Enter our enchanted forest to the world of Fairies! Girls will learn about the environments that fairies live in and how to help preserve those environments. They will discuss the importance of “leave no trace” and create a home for the Fairy of their choice!
Gear Up to Go Gold Join us for a weekend full of fun as Girl Scouts learn what it means to become a Gold Award Girl Scout. Enjoy a lock-in with friends and work towards the Think Like an Engineer Journey. This event is perfect for girls who are interested in building relationships, prototypes, and their own self-confidence! As a hybrid event that will provide some training, girls will walk away with a clearer understanding of how to get started on their Gold Award journey.
Girl Scout Trackers
Girl Scouts for Climate Action
Girls will journey into nature to learn to track animals by their footprints and behaviors in the wild. During this program, girls will also learn to identify bugs, poison ivy and even how to build a safe (edible) fire! We will discuss the importance of “leave no trace,” what it means and how we can all do our part. Daises will earn their Eco Learner Badge. Brownies will earn their Eco Friend Badge.
Real change starts with you! Experience an overnight learning how girls and women are impacted more by climate change and exploring how we can speak out and take action for a better world. Girls will enjoy activities such as, practicing being resourceful, making the Girl Scout Tree Promise, and learning the power of the media by creating a social media campaign.
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Harry Potter Astronomy Learn about space and all the constellations with a Harry Potter Twist! Join us as we gather under the stars and discover the beauty and wonder of the galaxy, along with Harry Potter constellation folklore! Girls will receive a stargazing booklet, use binoculars and telescopes to get an even closer look at the stars, and learn to make their own stargazer.
STEM Travelers Grab your passports, assemble your team, and join us for a night full of STEM exploration! Teams will put their engineering skills to the test as they travel around the world with STEM. Whether you team up with your family, Girl Scout troop, or friends—be prepared for a night full of engineering adventures, and even some competitive fun.
STEM & Sweets Overnight What does STEM have to do with sweets? Find out with us at this overnight event! Girls will learn the sweet science behind candies that pop, fizz, crackle, and melt. They will turn sweets into stained glass, see what happens when candy meets ice, play life-sized Candy Land, and even send their taste buds around the world and see what candies other countries have to offer. Discover that candy sweetness can be turned into art, experiments, and so much more! Additional experiments ready-to-go.
Sew Your Way to Space Learn that ordinary people can do extraordinary things! When NASA needed spacesuits for the Apollo mission, they relied on an ordinary girl with a big heart and a talent for sewing. Learn all about Eleanor Foraker, the seamstress responsible for making the Apollo spacesuits in only six weeks! Discover uncommon facts about spacesuits, the astronauts who wear them, and so much more. Girls will even try their hand at sewing their own helmets and designing a space boot fit for an astronaut!
Trail Adventures Grab your daypack and head out on the trail! Learn the 10 essentials of a daypack, how to be aware of your surroundings, why leaving no trace is so important, and what healthy snacks to bring on the trail. This is an introduction to hiking and backpacking. There will be a hike included in the event and all age levels will work towards the Trail Adventure badge.
Zombie Survival The undead have arrived—can you survive to save the world? By accepting this challenge, you will embark on an unforgettable adventure to learn and challenge yourself in basic outdoor survival skills. Activities include fire building, water purification, knot tying, knife safety, and more!
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Designed by a Girl Scout!
Introducing the Make New Friends Patch, the winner of our 2024 Spring Renewal contest designed by Girl Scout Quincy. This patch celebrates all the friends made in Girls Scouts, and all the friendships of the future! Want to be the next Girl Scout to design a custom patch? Spring Renewal will be here soon—and with it comes your chance! The first 2,000 girls that RENEW between April 1–June 1 will receive a Mental Wellness Toolkit. This toolkit will include: a Girl Scout Journal and Pen, Affirmation Stickers, Mental Wellness Activity Sheets, and a fun patch. All girls that renew during Spring Renewal April 1 – June 1 will receive the Spring Renewal Patch and the chance to enter the Girl-Led patch design Contest! Help your troop by renewing on April 1, 2024! Troops who renew 100% of the girls and the two troop leaders in the troop will earn additional funds. These funds will go directly into the troop bank account and can be used for troop interests.
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It’s time to show off your creative side in this Girl-Led patch design contest! Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland members who renew this spring are invited to design the Spring Renewal patch for 2025—imagine seeing your patch design on the sashes and vests of hundreds of girls! The winner will also receive their 2025-2026 membership for free and a certificate signed by our CEO. Contest Rules • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. • One entry per girl. • Only active, registered members of GSMH for MY25 in grades K–12 are eligible to enter. • Designs must include “Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland” or “GSMH” and the year “2025.” • All designs must be original and cannot contain copyrighted photos, illustrations, or renderings. • If the trefoil is used in design, the trefoil may not have any writing or pictures inside of it and can only be used once. • GSMH has the right to make needed changes or updates to the size, shape, colors, and/or design of the final chosen patch design. How to Enter & Win 1. Create your design within a 3” circle using any medium you like! 2. Fill out the form, scan, and upload your design using the QR code below. 3. A committee will choose the top three designs, then hand it over to you! Public voting for the final winner will be on the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland Facebook page in June. 4. The winner and the final patch design will be announced in Summer 2024! Submit your design here.
Use this as a template for your design.
Troop Leaders, feel free to make photo copies of this page to give to the girls in your troop!
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Daisy Scout Sarah is ready for adventure, but she needs help finding her day pack for Girl Scouts Love State Parks. Help Sarah brave the twisty paths and find the way to her gear.
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Registration
Registration for all the experiences in Explore is through our registration platform, gsEvents—event registration, information, and more can all be found in one place, your Girl Scout account! From our website homepage, click on “Activities.” Here you will see a list of all the experiences open for registration. Once you locate the activity you would like to register for, click “Register Now”—this will take you to the event information and registration page. 1.
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Click on “Register Now.” You will be prompted to sign into MyGS before continuing your registration. a. Left you will see details of the event selected. b. Right you will see the sign-up/shopping cart. Use the “+” to select the number of spots. Click “Add Events” and add attendee name(s) from the drop-down menu. Choose your payment option. a. All events have a minimum deposit. Please pay the minimum deposit and then select Financial Aid or Program Credits is choosing to use either payment method. b. If paying with Cookie Credit please submit your request using the QR code below, or the link found on the event details. c. If requesting Financial Assistance, please complete an application using the QR code below, or the link found on the event details. d. Please allow three to five business days for these payment requests to be processed. Your registration is not complete, and the spot is not held, until processed. Click “Submit Member Details.” Click “Review Cart.” Enter payment and billing address. Click “Submit Payment.” You will now see your payment confirmation and order number—you have successfully registered for your event!
For additional assistance on how to log into MyGS and how to register for events please contact info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org or call our Customer Service at 877-312-4764.
Program Financial Assistance Request
GSMH is proud to provide alternative ways to pay for experiences, check out these resources and explore adventure!
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Cancellation Policy Experiences may be cancelled due to the required minimum number of participants not being met, or in cases of severe weather. If the experience is cancelled or moved to a new date, only those registered will be notified. If you must cancel or make changes to your registration information after you have already registered, please contact us. Refund Policy If a cancellation is made before the registration deadline, you may receive a refund minus the deposit. If a cancellation is made after the registration deadline due to illness or family emergency, a refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Refund amounts will be determined within 14 days after the event. Deposit is non-refundable if cancellation is made by member. Refunds will be given if an event is cancelled by GSMH or a community partner, unless otherwise stated. Financial Assistance Financial Assistance is available to all Girl Scouts who need assistance with attending our experiences. Financial Assistance is offered to the individual Girl Scout, not the troop. Requests must be submitted 10 business days prior to your desired program session registration deadline. Financial Assistance will only be granted to girls actively participating or new to Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland. When completing the financial assistance form, please fill the form out accurately and provide any pertinent information you wish to share. Once the approved amount of financial assistance is applied, you will be contacted before the registration deadline to pay the remaining cost. Financial Assistance for registered Girl Scout Adults is available on an event-by-event basis. Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland
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Confirmations Once registered for an event, you can access confirmation information any time. To access the confirmation letter: 1. Log into your MyGS account and click on “My Events” 2. Click on the name of the event you are confirming. 3. Confirmation details can be found under the “Additional Documents” section Only the person who makes the event reservations can see this in their “My Events” tab. Troop leaders, be sure to share this information with the families of girls you are registering. For additional assistance on how to log into MyGS and how to register for events please contact us at info@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org or call our Customer Service at 877-312-4764. Who Can Attend Experiences • Girls must be registered members who meet the Girl Scout grade-level recommendations for the event. Any girl in grades K-12, who is not a currently registered Girl Scout, may register as a member to attend events and activities. • Troop Leaders or other registered adults are required to attend events with their girl scouts and are responsible for ensuring the safety of the girls and maintain ratio unless otherwise noted. • Unless otherwise noted, Girl Scouts can attend most council events without a troop. Adults must chaperone and be responsible for their girls at an event. All overnights require adults to be approved volunteers which requires active membership and background check. • For Families, there are certain events that guardians and siblings can also join the fun! Family events will be noted in the description. Health and Safety We do require every participant to have a parent/guardian permission slip and the Health History and Medication form unless otherwise directed in their confirmation. Please see our website girlscoutsmoheartland.org and access these documents in our forms section, found on the top of the web page. These forms are the responsibility of the Troop Leader or other approved adult unless the event is an overnight, then the Health History and Medication form is turned into the Event Lead at check in. If the event is a drop-off event, then both the permission slip and Health History and Medication form will be given to the Event Lead at check in.
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Hey Girl Scouts, as you plan your incredible summer, don’t forget the Cookie Program can help make your summer plans reality—discover delicious adventures and incredible opportunities through the Cookie Program!
Is there a summer experience you would like to attend? Cookie Program Credits can help pay for these adventures, and you can earn credits selling cookies! Prepare for the 2024 Cookie Program by setting goals and planning for yourself or your troop. This season, the Girl Scout Cookie Program will run from January 5—April 21. Spend your winter preparing for summer as your girl-led cookie business will help you develop skills and experience a summer like no other!
How can I earn Cookie Program Credit? You can earn Cookie Program Credit when you sell 150 or more packages of Girl Scout Cookies. The exact amount of Girl Scout Cookie Program Credit earned depends on the total number of packages you sell.
The full itinerary features unique opportunities to explore, learn, and create memories with other Girl Scouts, including a guided tour of M.I.T. with a STEM workshop and a duck boat tour of Boston! This trip is available to be earned at the 3,000+ Package Level. To opt-in to the Travel Reward Plan, girls must opt-out of all other recognitions—girls will only receive patches and achievement bars. Girls must be a Cadette or older heading into the Fall 2025 membership year and 11-years-old at the time of travel. Girls choosing this reward option need to complete the 2024 Cookie Program Travel Reward Option Form by March 31, 2024.
What can you do with Cookie Program Credits? You can use Cookie Program Credits to power your summer of fun and fulfill your goals! Cookie Program Credits can be used towards: ⚬ All Events, Experiences, and Adventures hosted by GSMH ⚬ Merchandise at GSMH retail stores— including using it online! ⚬ Girl membership registration fees ⚬ Girl Scout destinations and other GSMHhosted travel
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Wait, I can travel with Cookies?! Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are you interested in traveling with your Girl Scout friends? You can earn an all-inclusive STEM Discovery trip to Boston, MA in Summer 2025— all with the power of cookies!
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The Girl Scout Cookie Program begins January 5, 2024. You may not take orders or sell cookies before this date.
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Adventure Kit: Dry Bag Backpack and Flair Bottle and Sunglasses AND 500+ Club Patch AND 500+ Bar AND $100 Cookie Credit* I earned this
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Strong Self(ie) 3 Month Subscription Box OR Swinging Camp Chair OR $50 Cookie Credit AND Super Seller Patch AND 1500+ Bar I earned this
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Custom Light Name Sign + Personalized Plum Paper Planner OR Impala Skates + Helmet & Pads OR $50 Cookie Credit AND 2000+ Bar I earned this
Rock the Crocs of Your Choice OR Camelbak Hydration Backpack OR $50 Cookie Credit AND 1000+ Bar I earned this
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Nintendo Switch + Mario Party Game OR Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine Bundle OR $50 Cookie Credit AND 2500+ Bar I earned this
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For every additional 100 packages sold, girls earn $10 in Cookie Credit. IExplore earned this 2024
* Cookie Credit is noncumulative at the 150+,200+,300+,400+500+,650+, and 800+ levels; girls will earn the Cookie Credit amount at the highest level reached. Cookie Credit is cumulative at levels 900+ and above, only if selected as recognition choice. Levels 900+ have choices; all girls will earn achievement bars regardless of recognition choice. All recognition items are subject to availability; exact sizes, colors, and models may change due to circumstances beyond control.
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Use the space below to draw, write, or brainstorm your Cookie Goals and ways to achieve them!
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland PO Box 10747 Springfield, MO 65808
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Springfield, MO Permit No. 176
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The Girl Scout Cookie Program begins on January 5. Get ready to Own Your Magic! Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland
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