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Age Levels .............................................................................3

GSCI Locations …..................................................................4

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Leader Resources.................................................................7

Online Resources ….............................................................8

Troop Resources …..............................................................9

Troop Leader Tips ..............................................................10

Volunteer Recognition ......................................................11

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Badges, Journeys, Awards …............................................14

Highest Awards/Gold Awards .........................................16

Boutiques ………….................................................................18

Important Dates …..............................................................19

Travel …………………………………………………............................20

Patches ................................................................................22

Adult Training .....................................................................23

Leader Chats .....................................................................24

Alumnae/Scholarships ....................................................25

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JUNIOR-GRADES 4-5

CADETTE-GRADES 6-8

SENIOR-GRADES 9-10

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Customer Care 888-623-1237

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Welcome back, Girl Scouts, leaders and parents to the 2020-2021 Adventure Guide! Thank you all for riding out the world-wide pandemic in true Girl Scout fashion and helping us break barriers once again by finding new ways of work that, in the end, introduced us all to alternative program delivery models and kept us all connected throughout COVID-19!

This “new normal” has created opportunities galore to add to our programming arsenal, and we hope you will enjoy the variety of newly created virtual programs, but one thing we won’t lose sight of is Girl Scouts sisterhood!

Attending programs with your family, friends, and troops pro-vides another level of comradery building that you simply can’t find in any other youth-serving organization. But let’s not leave out the FUN. These programs are great learning experiences, yes; but more importantly they help complete the Girl Scout experience by providing educational and fun opportunities that girls simply might not get otherwise.

I invite you to experience Girl Scouting via one of our many horse programs or attend an overnight experience with friends and family to experience the great outdoors Girl Scout style. We have programs of interest to the scientist in each of us or the banker, the model or the athlete. Whether you are a traveler or prefer to stay closer to home, Girl Scout programs can open doors previously not visible to many young girls. Register, come see for yourself all of the wonderful things Girl Scouts has to offer.

We can’t wait to help grow each young Girl Scout into a young lady of courage, confidence and character who truly will make the world a better place! Let us help show her how. Join us and enjoy.

Pam Kovacevich

TOC HELLO FROM THE CEOGirl Scouts is the place for every girl.

And it always will be.

I will do my best to behonest and fair,friendly and helpful,considerate and caring, courageous and strong, andresponsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority,use resources wisely,make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Girl Scout Law

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Our Mission

On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

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Sleep under the stars in a tent or have a slumber party in a cabin. Come for summer camp or on the weekend with your troop. A variety of day and overnight experiences await you at each camp. We are proud to offer such beautiful, natural places for girls and adults to discover and try new things.

SERVICE CENTERS Service Center hours:Monday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Tuesday - Thursday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. - noon

Bloomington Service Center 3 Westport Court Bloomington, IL 61704 Champaign Service Center 2001 Round Barn Rd., Suite C Champaign, IL 61820

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois serves 14,000 girls and 4,000 adult members annually in 38 counties throughout central Illinois.We serve the following counties in Illinois: Adams, Brown, Bureau, Cass, Champaign, Christian, DeWitt, Douglas, Ford, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Iroquois, LaSalle, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Peoria, Piatt, Pike, Putnam, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Stark, Tazewell, Vermilion, and Woodford.

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CAMPSCamp Kiwanis, MahometCamp Tapawingo, MetamoraCamp Widjiwagan, Springfield

Decatur Urban Program Center1170 E. Pershing RoadDecatur, IL 62526

Peoria Service Center1103 W. Lake AvenuePeoria, IL 61614

Quincy Service Center3837 Eastlake Centre DriveSuite 400BQuincy, IL 62305

Springfield Service Center Headquarters3020 Baker Drive Springfield, IL 62703

*Trefoil Boutiques have different hours than Service Centers. You can find them at getyourgirlpower.org.

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Camp Kiwanis301 Sugar Lane, Mahomet

This 55-acre wooded site sits adjacent to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve near Champaign and is bordered by the Sangamon River. It is perfect for first-time campers as it includes two winterized lodges, and a large dining hall with covered outdoor patio for warmer months.

Outdoor Adventures: Archery, Boating

Camp Tapawingo 1450 Hickory Point Road, Metamora

Explore the forested, rolling hills of this 640-acre camp, located in Metamora. Ideal for outdoor adventures, this unique property features a state-of-the-art equestrian center and challenge course, a beautiful bi-level meeting and event facility for large groups, and a variety of overnight accommodations for all seasons. Outdoor Adventures: Horseback Riding, Archery, Boating, Challenge Courses

Social Media: camptapawingo-gsci @CampTapawingogsci

Camp Widjiwagan 71 Wienold Lane, Springfield

Located on Lake Springfield, this 67-acre wooded haven is the perfect setting for camping, events and trainings. Complete with a beautiful new meeting and event facility and a state-of-the-art challenge course, it includes a variety of sleeping options for all seasons, including unique Conestoga wagons and lakeside primitive camping.

Social Media: campwidjiwagan-gsci @CampWidjiwaganGSCI

Outdoor Adventures: Archery, Boating, Challenge Courses

Consider one of our camps for a special event! Make yours an event to remember – a getaway for any occasion

When our camps aren’t filled with Girl Scouts, they can be used in other ways. Consider our unique landscapes and facilities when choosing the perfect location for your next event:

• Meetings, trainings, team buildings, service projects or overnight retreats • Church or school workshops, camps, picnics, fundraisers or festivals • Family reunions, bridal/baby showers, birthday, anniversary, holiday or graduation parties

Interested in booking a non-Girl Scout event, please call 888-623-1237 or email [email protected].

Visit GetYourGirlPower.org>CAMPS for reservations.

Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)TM in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership—from taking a nighttime hike under the stars to accepting a mission on the International Space Station; from lobbying the city council with her troop to holding a seat in Congress; from running her own cookie business today to tackling cybersecurity tomorrow.

Our Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. It is based on time-tested methods and research-backed programming that help girls take the lead—in their own lives and in the world.

Girl Scouts is proven to help girls thrive in five key ways as they:

Develop a strong sense of self.

Display positive values.

Seek challenges and learnfrom setbacks.

Form and maintain healthy relationships.

Identify and solve problemsin the community.

The Girl Scout Difference:Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls in the world—one that is designed with, by, and for girls.

The inclusive, all-female environment of a Girl Scout troop creates a safe space where girls can try new things, develop a range of skills, take on leadership roles, and just be themselves.

Did you know?

Girl Scouts fuels the female leadership pipeline.

52%OF FEMALE

BUSINESS LEADERS

69%OF FEMALE

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100%OF FEMALE

U.S. SECRETARIES OF STATE

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It is no secret that Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low loved nature and the great outdoors. And over the past 100 years, many Girl Scouts tell us “camping trips” are one of the best things about their Girl Scout experience. Studies show that girls today are not spending nearlyenough time outdoors. Technology and structured activities leave less time for girls to get outside and enjoy nature. But, troops can still get outdoors at our Girl Scout properties. Learn more about our camps and make reservations on our website at www.getyourgirlpower.org under Camps. The hyperlinks on our website will take you to reservation site, where you will find more pictures of the campgrounds, costs, capacities, and amenities. Once you reserve a campsite, a confirmation email with a hyperlink to your information packet will be emailed to you.

Troop Camping Tips: • Take your Basic Outdoor Training a.s.a.p.! This training will give you the basic information you need to know.

• Girl Scouts of United States of America (GSUSA) has awesome training videos. Go to girlscouts.org and click on For Adults and Volunteer Resources for more outdoor resources.

• Build a team of parents to help you plan the event. You do not have to do everything solo.

• Get the girls involved. Ask them what they want to do at the campout! What badges do you want to work on? Let them help plan the menu.

• Book your campsite sooner rather than later. Site reservations open 6 months in advance. When booking your site, request any outdoor adventures on the Outdoor Adventures Form in the forms section of our website. Adventures are facilitated by volunteers and the sooner we know a date, the better.

• Set a cookie goal that helps cover the cost of your campout! Make sure the girls and parents understand that the Cookie Program will help pay for the outing.

• Make sure your parents are informed (and invited) to the overnight. Be sure to get a permission slip for each girl.

• While camping, respect wildlife and others camping. Leave a place cleaner than you found it.

• Have fun! If something goes awry when you are camping, let it go and focus on the girls and being in the moment.Tr

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The VTK features for leaders include:• The option to create a custom year plan or select

from three (3) 15-meeting year plan options.• A Year Plan and Meeting Plan to set meeting dates, times, locations and activities for the entire

troop year. You can even sync the calendar to your email and Google maps.• More volunteer instruction on helping girls earn badges and awards.• Ways to share the troop’s calendar, keep attendance, track badges earned by each girl, and

communicate directly with parents/caregivers.• Ability to record troop finances.• The option of a drop-down menu for leaders with multiple troops to choose which troop they

want to work from.

The VTK features for parents include:• Access to the VTK to see what their girl’s troop is doing (meeting information, which badges

and Journeys she is working on).• View of the troop’s finances.

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Looking for fun activities to do at home with your kids? An opportunity for ALL kids Pre-K through 2nd grade, try out an interactive activity with items you can find around the house. Interact with other kids, have fun and experience some of the awesome activities we do at Girl Scouts!

Visit https://bit.ly/GSCIEventbrite to sign-up!

If your group or troop can’t meet in person or hold a traditional meeting, there are so many ways to bring the power of Girl Scouting home! Meeting virtually can be a fun, engaging option for your troop. We are available to provide one-on-one training on how to hold Zoom meetings.

Contact [email protected] to set up a training!

Before setting up a virtual meeting, you’ll want to: • Partner with troop families to make sure the girls are safe online. • Select a meeting platform that allows families who may not have internet access to call in. • Think about logistics: work with the girls to set up ground rules; consider how you’ll incorporate in-person meeting traditions in your virtual space and how you’ll keep the meeting on track. • Talk with families on how to keep activities girl-led if your girls will be completing them from home.

And don’t worry if your girls want to use a web or social platform you’re not as familiar with, because you’ll learn alongside them! You’ll also find lots of inspiring badge activities and tips on Girl Scouts at Home:

GirlScouts.org/en/girl-scouts-at-home.html.

20-Min Try-Its & 20-Min Make-Its

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sThe Bridge You asked and we delivered! This fall, GSCI will launch The Bridge, the newest resource for leaders. The Bridge is the link to community partners throughout the council like the Proving Ground Building Gym in Bloomington that can help you earn the climbing badges, Peoria Park District that offers workshops for girls, and the Illinois Optometric Association that offers a Vi-sion Awareness program.

Check it out at gscibridge.org!

GSCI at Home! Girl Scouts can learn from anywhere! Join the Girl Scout community through virtual learning opportunities - and even earn badges! We’ve got everything from Virtual Programs, Events, Badges, Community Service Patch Programs, National Service Projects and more to meet virtually and continue your Girl Scout experience.

See all you can do with Girl Scouts at Home on our website at www.bit.ly/GSCIatHome.

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Scale the WallTo inquire about utlizing the rock wall for your troop, please reach out to Kourtney at [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the date you would like to use it.

Troop ResourcesDo you know GSCI has various supplies that you can check out? Need a bridge for a ceremony, we got it! Need flags for a flag ceremony, we got it! Need historic uniforms to show your girls, we got it! Ask for a full list of everything that is available!

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We love to show our appreciation to our volunteers. For information on the following awards, please visit GetYourGirlPower.org. Recognition paperwork is due in January. Volunteers will be recognized in the spring.

President’s Award - Recognizes a service unit for its accomplishments toward achieving council goals.

Volunteer of Excellence - Recognizes outstanding adults who have partnered directly with girls to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the national program portfolio or have contributed exceptional service to the council’s mission delivery.

Appreciation Pin - Recognizes adults who provide outstanding service to at least one service unit or program deliv-ery audience toward achievement of the council’s goals.

Honor Pin - Recognizes those who have provided outstanding service to at least two service units or program deliv-ery audiences in a way that furthers the council’s goals.

Tara BarkerJill BuchananDawn Crowell

Sarah DaschnerTammy Fowler

Lisa HaasCathy Harmon

Ra’Nelle HartlessKristina Henneise

Abbey Houser

HONOR PIN 2020Nicole FundellKristie Parkins

THANKS BADGE 2020Terry Newlan

Elements of a Foundational Girl Scout Experience

Your troop may qualify for the HONOR TROOP AWARD! Check out the forms section of getyourgirlpower.org to see how your troop can be recognized with distinction as an Honor Troop!

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Congratulations! - to our 2020 volunteers

Bloomington/PeruSharmilla Acharya

Jodi AlbertKristy AlbertsonTrisha Biernat

Christine ChiodoStephanie Fleming

Kate FrittsSarah GrammerCarey Hammer

Jami HinzEmily HowseLaura Kinney

Brooke MoonanMindy Prescott

Courtney TuckerRobin VanScoyTammy Vivian

ChampaignAmanda Salcido

Tiffany LynchGina Smith

Kristina ToneyMargo WatsonSonya Williams

QuincyAlice ArnoldCarrie Blome

Stephanie CrocketShirlene GarrisonChristina HardyJudy KammererLaura Lemons

Marcia LuetkemeyerCrystal PerryApril StoltePeggy Tarr

Ginger Torrez

DecaturKaitlyn DickeyTamara DickeyTiffany Leonard

SpringfieldCyra Burrell

Jeana LeggettEmily RobinsonNancy Robinson

Shelby Stullar

PeoriaJulie Anderson

Kindra CunninghamWendy Jaggard

Tiffany KaufmannSarah Keller

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Girls should:

1. Meet regularly.

2. Experience a variety of purposeful activities, including:

a. Earn at least 4 skill-building badges. OR earn at minimum one Leadership Journey utilizing the Girl Scout National Program. Skill-building badges can be found in the Volunteer Toolkit or in the Girls Guides to Girl Scouting. Journeys can be found in the Volunteer Toolkit or in the Girl Scout Boutiques. Higher awards, Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards, also can be counted in this area.

b. Complete a minimum of one community service project or Take Action Project.

c. Take part in a minimum of one outdoor activity.

d. Experience a minimum of one field trip or attend one Girl Scout-sponsored event.

e. Develop entrepreneurship skills through participation in product programs.

3. Participate in Girl Scout traditions such as wearing a Girl Scout uniform, saying the Promise and Law, singing Girl Scout songs, taking part in Girl Scout ceremonies such as investiture, bridging, flag cere-mony, etc.

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ABC Baker’s Smart Cookies platform allows girls, councils, and volunteers to seamlessly manage every aspect of the cookie business from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Sign in daily to monitor progress, connect with the community, and find helpful resources to support success.

Grow Your Cookie BusinessFind everything you need to engage customers and fulfill orders within Smart Cookies. Create and send customers digital e-cards, or link to your online store where customers can purchase Girl Scout Cookies and have them shipped directly to them. Manage orders and even accept credit card payments at the time of delivery using your smartphone or tablet.

Track Your ProgressSmart Cookies makes it easy to track your individual and troop progress, so you can stay organized and focus on reaching your goals. Plus, you’ll earn digital Smart Cookies patches along the way!

Improve Your SkillsAccess downloadable resources to help take your cookie entrepreneurship to the next level, including tutorials, printables, inspiration, and fun activities.

2021 Cookies: February 5 - March 21

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl–led business in the country and generates immeasurable benefits for girls, our council and communities throughout central Illinois. Many successful businesswomen today say they got their start selling Girl Scout Cookies!

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a great way to fund troop service projects and troop activities. Girl Scouts will learn valuable life skills: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills, and Business Ethics as they work together to reach team and individual goals. Girls will earn cookie dough that can be used to buy a new uniform or books, attend events or camps, or spend in the Trefoil Boutique and Trading Post.

Operation Cookie Share and Adopt-a-Soldier ProgramsOperation Cookie Share and the Fall Product Adopt-a-Soldier programs were started in 2011 as a give-back program to our military women and men at home and abroad. Girl Scouts ask their customers if they would like to contribute a box of cookies or donate to our military men and women. These programs demonstrate the power and hearts of our Girl Scouts and our community.

To date the program has provided over 1.5 To date the program has provided over 1.5 million dollars’ worth of cookies, fall product million dollars’ worth of cookies, fall product and magazines to our heroes.and magazines to our heroes.

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The Cookie Entrepreneur Family pin collection, the latest addition to the Girl Scout Cookie Program, enables girls to learn essential business skills and how to think like entrepreneurs with support from their families.

Each Girl Scout level has its own set of requirements to help families guide their Girl Scout as she runs her own cookie business year after year. Girls can earn all 13 pins in the collection—one unique pin for every year they participate!

Learn more about the pin collection at girlscouts.org/entrepreneurfamily.

Fall Products

Cookie Pins Cookie Program

All proceeds can contribute toward camps, programs and properties that help girls get

the most out of the Girl Scout experience.

• Easy online participation• Fun ways to participate• Earn great rewards• Great hoilday gift ideas

Fund your troop activities at the beginning of the year.

Troops earn $1 per item sold

Troops earn $2.50 per magazine

Fun Recognitions!For more information visit GetYourGirlPower.org or

call 888-623-1237.

National Girl Scout Cookie WeekendFeb. 26 - 28, 2021

Fall Product Dates: September 25 - October 19, 2020

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Girl Scout badges are a great way for a girl to explore her interests and learn new skills - and to remember every adventure and show the world what she’s accomplished.

She wants to explore new things, connect with friends and her community, and make a difference in the world. And she’ll be able to do just that when she experiences a Girl Scout Journey series. Every Girl Scout grade level has a Journey series to choose from; each includes a sustainable Take Action project and all the exploration, discovery, and adventure to power a lifetime of leadership and success!

Life Skills Badges - Civics: Democracy for all levels.STEM Badges - Automative Engineering, STEM Career Exploration. Entrepreneurship Badges - Toy Business Designer, Budding Entrepreneur, Business Jumpstart, Business Creator, Business Startup, Entrepreneur Accelerator.

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Additional Awards

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Bronze. Silver. Gold. These represent the highest honors Girl Scouts can earn as Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while working on an issue that’s captured their interest in a big way. Whether they want to plant a community garden at school and inspire others to eat healthily for the Bronze, advocate for animal rights for the Silver, or build a career network that encourages girls to become scientists and engineers for the Gold, they’ll inspire others (and themselves).

The first step for a girl interested in earning her highest award is participating in an Award Chat. Award Chats will discuss the guidelines for earning the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. The chats will be hosted as a go-to meeting, which will consist of a PowerPoint training that outlines the guidelines, paperwork and deadlines. It will also include a question-and-answer opportunity, so troop leaders, parents and girls will feel more confident in their journey towards these awards. This year, the Award Chats will be offered as a Monday night option or a Thursday lunch and learn. The chats will be 30 mintues long. To register for AWARD CHATS, visit GETYOURGIRLPOWER.ORG and click on EVENTS. Deadline to register is the week before each chat. Contact Jessica Foster with any award questions at [email protected].

Silver AwardMonday

6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Gold Award

Monday7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bronze Award Monday

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY NIGHTS:

August 3, 2020September 21, 2020October 5, 2020November 2, 2020December 7, 2020January 11, 2021

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Plastic Pickup

Taylor ForceJacksonville, IL

To address pollution and waste in the area, Taylor reflected on all the plastic markers that are thrown away and filling up landfills. To benefit future generations, she enlisted the help of Crayola Color Cycle and collected various markers to be recycled. This project also helped Taylor’s leadership skills; being shy, she had to step up and speak with business contacts and ask if collection bins for the markers could be dropped at their location. Taylor hopes this project will make people more mindful of recycling and the importance to do more of it.

Inspiration and Hope for Children’s Literacy

Rachel Gatewood

Urbana, IL

Rachel noticed that kids in her community had a lack of drive to read

or write, causing lower test scores and lower self-esteem. In order to combat the

issue, she gathered volunteers and held book drives to donate books to children

in need. Combining her interest in language arts, she gave inspiring talks and showed

videos to elementary schoolchildren as she encouraged reading, writing and life skills

and their potential impact.

Combining Arts and Physical Education for Homeschoolers

Grace LynchSullivan, IL

Grace wanted to create an opportunity for homeschoolers to learn about the arts, specifically dance. She found there was a lack of outlets and structured opportunities in central Illinois for homeschooled children to get exercise and have fun. She coordinated with a local studio and created dance classes from classical ballet to Bollywood, helping ed-ucate students about different dance styles in addition to helping them become more phys-ically active by learning the dance technique for each style. Grace enjoyed working with children and seeing them succeed.

Read Around the World

Abby McElroy

Dalton City, IL

Discerning a lack of interest in reading for joy within her community, Abby implemented a program that uses

positive reinforcement with 2nd and 3rd graders to further encourage reading. She created a system where students

receive tickets after reading for 30 minutes, which count toward collective

tickets per classroom to win prizes.By rewarding students and classrooms as

well engaging them with role models, Abby invested in the positive

reinforcement of reading and literacy.

Preserving History in a Small Rural Town

Hannah McGintyVermont, IL

Hannah’s project addressed the loss of family and local history in rural

towns. As populations declined, there was a lack of people tending to

cemeteries and families moving across the U.S. Her project targeted local residents interested in preserving

history who would be teaching educational technology classes and those who could retrieve the history

once recorded. Hannah put leadership skills to work by organizing people,

information, and resources that would last many lifetimes.

Gold Award Girl Scouts

Central Illinois Girl Scout Patch Program

Sydney Olson Pawnee, IL

Sydney saw a need for kids to get out-doors more. She visited nine local at-tractions in central Illinois and focused on six—Allerton Park, All Wars Museum, Caterpillar Visitors Center, Matthiessen State Park, New Salem and Scovill Zoo. She developed patch requirements for each location and created both a flier and website to share the information. She hopes to help the younger genera-tion of Girl Scouts enjoy the great outdoors even more, learn history of different locations within the Land of Lincoln, have fun, and earn patches.


Education Outside the Classroom

Megan Moody Gibson City, IL

Megan saw a need in her local elementary school recess time. She saw that when it rained, the children had little to play with outdoors. To address the situation she painted agility games, shapes, colors and maps on the school’s blacktop for thee students to improve their motor skills, encourage fitness and education, and resolve conflict. The children at the school learned with the colorful display painted on the blacktop that can be sus-tained by the maintenance crew at the school for years to come.

Rain Garden Informative Aid

Guenevere Rees

Chatham, IL

To address the issue of children‘s lack of knowledge about native wildlife

plants, Guenevere created a rain garden. The garden contains native

Illinois wetland plants, with signs showing the interesting facts about each plant. When the plants bloom,

they will attract other wildlife such as butterflies, moths and rabbits, so the

children can see how insects and animals interact with plants. This

hands-on learning tool teaches children about their environment and the

importance of protecting native wildlife.

St. Joseph Garden

Heidi NovakSt. Joseph, IL

Heidi’s project addressed the issue of children not having a hands-on

learning experience in the classroom. Teachers told her that

school children couldn’t see the actual plant cycle because there was no time in the school day. Therefore, she made a butterfly garden outside

of the grade school in the community and made educational binders for each of the plants and

for the butterfly cycle. This will give teachers an additional learning tool

for the importance of plants.


Fun Pet Show

Olivia TurleyCarlinville, IL

In Carlinville Olivia founded an annual Fun Pet Show to serve as a fundraiser and adoption event for the Macoupin County community. After realizing the overcrowding and lack of funding at the local animal shelter, Olivia decided to take the lead and assist. Monies raised at the event helped to purchase food, supplies and medicine for the shelter. The adoption rate also increased during the event. A committee will be formed to continue the show annually.

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Frequent Shopper Card Present your Frequent

Shopper card at any of our Girl Scout Boutiques and

receive a punch for every $15 spent. After 10 punches, receive 15% off

a future purchase!

Springfield & PeoriaMonday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 am - 5:00 pmFriday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Closed Mon. - Thur. from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm for lunch.

Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur & Quincy

Monday 9:30 am - 6:00 pmWednesday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 9:30 am - 12:00 pmClosed Mon. and Wed. from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm for lunch

All Boutiques are openthe first Saturday of the month from9:30 am - 1:00 pm On Saturdays of a

holiday weekend, Boutiques will be open the second Saturday.

To meet with specific staff duringTrefoil Boutique hours, please call

ahead to ensure availability.

For service center locations,please see page 4.

HOURS

Trefoil Boutiques

Gift CardsBrand New! We are excited to introduce Gift Cards! Always the perfect gift for your favorite Girl Scout, troop leader, volunteer or parent, you can grab yours today! PLEASE NOTE: Gift Cards can be used in Girl Scout Trefoil Boutiques, redeemed for program fees, camp registration fees and at the camp trading post. Cannot be used on membership fee or redeemable through the online boutique.

For questions or to purchase over the phone, call 217-693-4720 or email

[email protected].

Troop-TeesIntroducing Troop-Tees and Hoodies! Available now, customize with troop number. Call your local shop to order! Orders will be taken September 2020 - May 2021.

World Thinking Day February 22

On February 22 of each year, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from 146 countries celebrate World Thinking Day (WTD)—that’s one BIG celebration!

World Thinking Day is not only a great opportunity to rally the global sisterhood around a particular theme—it’s also a chance to

support girls as they travel internationally, connect with sister

Girl Guides, and take action globally.

Girl Scout Week March 7 - 13

Celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday, it always includes Girl Scout’

March 12 birthday.

Girl Scout BirthdayMarch 12

Commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered

the organization’s first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia.

Girl Scout SundayMarch 7

Girl Scout Sunday is a special day dedicated to thinking about your beliefs and how they’re

reflected in the Girl Scout Law. Think of thethings the two have in common and

share your thoughts with others.

Girl Scout SabbathMarch 13

Besides reflecting on your beliefs and how they’re echoed in the Girl Scout Law, we urge

you to take some time this Girl Scout Sabbath to learn something new about

someone else’s faith.

Founder’s DayOctober 31

Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday or Founder’s Day, October 31, marks the birth in 1860 of Girl Scouts of the USA

founder Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia.

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> Optional: Windsor Castle Days 8-9 - PARIS> Travel by Eurostar train to Paris> Take a walking tour of Paris: Latin Quarter > Visit the Louvre> Visit Notre Dame Cathedral> Take an expertly guided tour of Paris: Place de la Concorde; Champs-Élysées; Arc de Triomphe; Les Invalides; Eiffel Tower> Optional: VersaillesDay 10> Enjoy a full day at Disneyland ParisDay 11> Depart for home

Tour date range:* 06/16/21 - 06/26/21Register and pay the non-refundable registration fee of $115 per person (adult and girl 12 years of age at time of travel) to secure your spot on the trip. Fee includes

transportation to and from the airport from council.

Once registered through GSCI, council will email each traveler an EF registration hyperlink. You will finish your online registration process and guide you through completing your travel information and setting up your payment plan with a $95

non-refundable fee to secure your cost with EF Tours.

For more information and pricing go to www.eftours.com and browse tours using our tour number: 2387472ZV.

Schedule Days 1-2 - IRELAND> Fly overnight to Ireland> Meet your Tour Director at the airport > Take a walking tour of DublinDay 3> Take an expertly guided tour of Dublin: Georgian squares; O’Connell Street; St. Stephen’s Green; Phoenix Park> See the Book of Kells at Trinity College > Visit St. Patrick’s CathedralDay 4> Travel to North Wales> Visit a Welsh castle Days 5-7 - LONDON> Travel to London and explore the city with your Tour Director> Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace> Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway’s cottage > Take an expertly guided tour of London: Big Ben and Houses of Parliament; Piccadilly Circus; St. Paul’s Cathedral; Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace > Visit Pax Lodge in Hampstead> Take a walking tour of London: The Strand; Trafalgar Square; Leicester Square; Covent Garden

You too can attend a destination of a lifetime!Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older! For troop opportunities, check out council-sponsored trips like Europe 2020, Getaways or International Events. With different trips every year, there’s something amazing for everyone. Pack your bags full of life-changing experiences and make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states. (Not a Girl Scout? Just join!)Steps to get started:1. Review all the Destinations in the fall. 2. Contact the Destination host with specific questions about a trip.3. Apply! You may choose to apply for up to four Destinations. First-round applications are due late fall, and second-round applications will be due in the winter.

Find out more at http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/travel/take-a-trip/destinations/.

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All Girl Scouts are invited to take a bus to Chicago and enjoy the American Girl Store, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, or Museum of Science and Industry – your choice! There will be a stop at the museum mall for those that would like to visit one of the museums or aquarium and another stop for those that would like to visit the American Girl Store or do some Christmas shopping on Michigan Avenue. Bus will leave from Bloomington Service Center at 8:00 a.m. The bus will pick participants back up at American Girl Store at 5:30 p.m. The second pick-up at the museum mall will be at 6:00 p.m. We will return to the Bloomington office by 8:00 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 12, 2020

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bloomington Service Center

$53/participant • 30/37 girls

Snack included.

Europe 2021Join us for history, sisterhood, and amazing memories. All Girl Scouts 12 years and older at the time of the trip are invited to spend 11 days in Europe with GSCI! Three European capitals combine to provide countless incredible memories for your troop—from the hospitality of the Irish, to the sophistication of the English, to the romance of the Parisians. Find out why Dublin has so many colorful doors, see where Shakespeare drew his early inspiration, and put your camera’s memory to the test with photos of the Eiffel Tower!

Girl Scout DestinationsDo you love animals? Do you like adventure? Sydney and Jenna, Girl Scouts from central Illinois do! Sydney went on a Celtic Adventure and Jenna got to attend the Advanced Space Academy.

The Celtic Adventure: Ireland and Scotland destina-tion was sure one to remember. I had the chance to meet several other Girl Scouts across the United States plus some scouts from Germany and Wales. Their culture wasn’t that much different than ours, but the scenery was. I visited in both Ireland and Scotland buildings that were older than the United States.

We visited Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, and the High-lands. All of these places are amazing and I would definitely go back. Some of the highlights we visited are the Titanic Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, and Loch Ness. While we were in Belfast, we saw where the Titanic was built and launched from. Thank you for letting me have the chance to see these beautiful countries. On my destination trip, I met friends that I will stay in contact with and add-ed another adventure to my Girl Scout journey. - Sydney Olson

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For the third year in a row Girl Scouts of Central Illinois is proud to highlight the women who have paved the way for females in various fields. Join us as we discover more about these influential women and the contributions they have made to the world! Ready to go ALL IN? Order all your monthly, patches at once! The ALL IN order will be due October 15th. Patches will still be mailed out on a monthly basis but this option allows you to order all the patches up front at the beginning of the year. To find the requirements for the monthly patch, log on to getyourgirlpower.org and click ABOUT, then OUR PROGRAM for the patch program tab. Patch orders are due the 15th of the following month. Each patch is custom designed and will be mailed out roughly six weeks after the order is due.

Community Service PatchesJoin Girl Scouts of Central Illinois in this themed service patch program! Complete crafting and cooking at the beginning of the Girl Scout year and donating and growing the second half of the year, for a full year of community service fun! Each patch is $2 and is its own stand-alone patch.

Crafting for Service – Due May 15thCombine your passion for crafting and community service by creating items to donate. Bring your favorite craft projects and drop off at nursing homes for seniors, veterans homes or shelters. Grab your scissors and glue and begin creating joy through your projects!

Donating for Service – Due May 15thDonating for service is a great way to declutter and give back at the same time! Do you have used books or toys you’ve outgrown that you could donate to a children’s hospital? What about coats you’ve gotten too big for that could help someone in need during the cold winter months? Donating can also include new items such as a back-to-school supply drive or donating Girl Scout cookies for Operation Cookie Share to support our military troops! With donating for service the sky is the limit on what you can do to help.

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FebruaryAretha

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Basic Outdoor Training - Fall 2020Ready to make some outdoor memories for your troop? This course is required in order to take girls camping and provides an opportunity to learn about camping the Girl Scout Way, in a fun and safe environment. Participants will learn about site information, resources, campfire building techniques, progression of camping, menu planning, outdoor cooking, recipes and camp activities. This is an adult only training. Cost includes lunch.

Sat., Aug. 29, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Tapawingo

Sat., Aug. 29, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Kiwanis

Sat., Sep. 26, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Widjiwagan

Sat., Sep. 26, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Jensen Woods (Quincy)

Sat., Sep. 26, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Peru Area

$10/participant • 5/35 adults

Advanced Outdoor Cooking BASIC OUTDOOR TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS TRAINING.Learn several different methods of outdoor cooking and sample the finished products! Dress for the weather as you will be outside for the whole class. Dinner is included.

Sat., Aug. 29, 2020 • 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p .m. • Tapawingo

Sat., Apr. 17, 2021 • 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p .m. • Widjiwagan


S’more Fun Training Come join us for a day of friendship, learning, and FUN! GSCI is offering a variety of classes and time with other leaders to share in your Girl Scout journey!! Get some new ideas of things to do with your Girl Scout troop! Share this information with your co-leaders, assistant leaders, and other adult-registered Girl Scouts!! For a small fee you can spend Saturday night at Camp Tapawingo. Enjoy campfire stories and social time with your fellow volunteers. Over-night space availability is limited.

Sat., Oct. 17, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church (154 E. Washington St., East Peoria, IL)


Cost includes lunch.

Developing Your G.I.R.L.Training for leaders. Tips on troop management, getting your girls outdoors, how to run a troop meeting, activity ideas, songs, games, and much more!

Sat., Nov. 7, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Decatur Service Center

Sat., Nov. 7, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Peoria Service Center


Snack included.

Basic Outdoor Training - Spring 2021Ready to make some outdoor memories for your troop? This course is required in order to take girls camping and provides an opportunity to learn about camping the Girl Scout Way, in a fun and safe environment. Participants will learn about site information, resources, campfire building techniques, progression of camping, menu planning, outdoor cooking, recipes and camp activities. This is an adult only training. Cost includes lunch.

Sat., Apr. 17, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Widjiwagan

Sat., Apr. 24, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Tapawingo

Sat., Apr. 24, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Kiwanis

Sat., May 1, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Jensen Woods (Quincy)

Sat., May 1, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Peru Area


First Aid and CPR TrainingOttawa River Rescue (701 Hitt St., Ottawa, IL)Sat., Sep. 26, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.$30/adult • 5/10 adults • Note: Bringing lunch encouraged.

Sun., Nov. 1, 2020 • 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Bloomington Service Center • $20/participant

Date TBA • Time TBACamp Kiwanis • Price TBA

Date TBA • Time TBADecatur Urban Program Center • Price TBA

Sun., Oct. 4, 2020 & Sun., Dec. 6, 2020 • 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Peoria Service Center • $20/Participant

Sat., Oct. 17, 2020 • 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Quincy Mall Community Center • $35/Participant

Sat., Nov. 7, 2020 • 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Springfield Service Center • $35/participant

Cost varies depending on facilitator that is available to lead the training. If you know of a facilitator willing to work with GSCI, please let us know.

Find patch order forms online at www.GetYourGirlPower.org

Patches are $2 each. Late patch orders may be accepted if additional patches are available. If patches are available, a late fee of $0.50 per patch will be added. Contact Kourtney at [email protected] for late orders.

Growing for Service – Due May 15thGet outside and start growing for service! You could plant a garden for your neighborhood to enjoy, bring flowers to someone to brighten their day, grow fruits and vegetables to donate to a local food bank or plant a tree to promote reforestation. Growing for service is a great way to show the Earth we care!

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Girl Scout AlumnaeOnce a Girl Scout, Always a Girl Scout

Whether you were a Brownie or Junior, earned your prestigious Gold Award or were an adult volunteer, you are a Girl Scout Alumna and we’d love to reconnect! You also know other Girl Scout Alumnae who might like to reconnect with the sisterhood of Girl Scouts.

Continue your Girl Scout experience by becoming part of our Alumnae Network. It’s for Girl Scouts from anywhere at any time – don’t let the girls have all the fun!

Get invited to exclusive events, find lost friends, make connections in your community, and share Girl Scout memories, while inspiring the next generation of Girl Scouts. There are so many ways to get involved.

For more information, check out our Alumnae page at getyourgirlpower.org or email [email protected].

Join our Alumnae Network today and find out about Alumnae Events near you!

Scholarship OpportunitiesBrown Trust ScholarshipBrown Trust Scholarships are available each year. The Brown Trust Advisory Committee is pleased to offer a total of $5,000 in scholarships to be divided between worthy Girl Scouts. This is a competitive scholarship and not guaranteed to all Girl Scouts. Scholarships are offered to assist worthy Girl Scouts from the CARLINVILLE AREA who are enrolling in an accredited college, professional or vocational school. Visit GetYourGirlPower.org for more information and application.

Brown Trust CampershipThe Brown Trust Advisory Committee is pleased to announce camperships are available for up to half of one camp session fee, for Girl Scouts in the CARLINVILLE AREA to be used by girls to attend any camp operated by Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. Visit GetYourGirlPower.org for more information and application.

Linda S. Culver Memorial ScholarshipNamed in memory of Linda S. Culver, a prominent Girl Scout leader and area business leader for many years. Scholarship is for Girl Scouts registered with Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. Among other criteria, girls must attend school full-time as a junior, senior or graduate student in the coming fall at an accredited college or university. For more information contact Community Foundation-Land of Lincoln at 217-789-4431 or www.CFLL.org.

Leader Chats support our volunteers to make the process of running a troop easier and more efficient. It is a great way to help leaders plan and stay organized throughout the year! Be sure to participate each month from your computer to explore different topics in a 30-min webinar. These chats will take place on the second Thursday of the month at 6 pm. You can register for these chats via DoubleKnot; a link to the webinar will be emailed to you one week before the Leader Chat and a reminder one day before the Leader Chat.

Can’t make it that night? No problem! Still sign up and we will get you a link to the recording, so you can still hear all of the valuable information!

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Discover the secrets, tips, and tricks of hosting virtual troop meetings safely.

NovemberTroop Leadership

HacksLearn from other leaders as they offer their best insider

tips and tricks.

AprilPatches, Badges, and Pins, Oh My!Our Trefoil Boutique experts

answer the “where does it go?”questions!

JuneWhat to do next?

What are the options available for the next level of Girl Scouts?

OctoberCelebrating JLow & GS Traditions

Sharing the story of Founder Juliette Gordon Low and Girl Scout traditions with

your troop families.

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KindnessExplore the benefits of

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SisterhoodWe will explore connecting to the

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JulyIt’s HOT!

Hot off the press - new badges!

January Cookie Changes

in the time of COVID-19

Discussion on how to adapt your cookie sale to reach

your troop goals!

MarchIntroducing...

Meet some of the fabulous GSCI staff members ready

and willing to help!

MayOutdoor

Adventures!Safely giving your girls outdoor experiences!

888-623-1237 • [email protected] • GetYourGirlPower.org

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The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is based on FOUR PROGRAM PILLARS. While she may be exposed to these subjects at school, in other youth programs, or even on her own, at Girl Scouts she’ll experience them in a unique way that puts her on a path to a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. And because our program is girl-led, girls decide what they’ll do, together. At Girl Scouts, “Can I?” quickly turns into “I will!” as girls transform their ideas into action, turn their questions into adventure, and grow their confidence through practice. See instructions below to register for our programs.

GO TOGetYourGirlPower.orgClick on EVENTS for a list of all the adventures that await you!

To register, look for the REGISTER NOW button on the event description page or SIGN UP button on the calendar.

It’s that easy!Please note that a debit/credit card, Nutty Bucks, or Cookie Dough must be used for online payment.

REGISTRATIONS• GIRLS MAY ATTEND PROGRAMS AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR AS PART OF A

TROOP. ANY GIRL CAN ATTEND, EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT ACTIVE IN A TROOP.

• ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE. NO PHONE OR PAPER REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED.

• ONLINE REGISTRATIONS GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT IN THE PROGRAM. ANYONE CAN REGISTER (PARENTS, NON-REGISTERED FRIENDS, WHOEVER!). NO PASSWORDS REQUIRED, JUST ENTER THE INFORMATION, PAY, AND GET READY FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE.

• WE MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CONFIRMATIONS.

• CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE SENT 1 WEEK PRIOR TO PROGRAM.

• WE DO KEEP WAITING LISTS FOR FULL PROGRAMS - TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST CALL 888-623-1237.

• IN EVENT OF EXTREME WEATHER, AN EVENT MAY BE CANCELED OR RESCHEDULED.

FEES• FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

• GSCI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY PROGRAM THAT DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM ATTENDANCE.

• IF A PROGRAM IS CANCELED BY THE COUNCIL, A REFUND WILL BE GIVEN.

• COOKIE DOUGH AND NUTTY BUCKS MAY BE USED FOR PAYMENT. (COOKIE DOUGH EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 19, 2020.)

GENERAL• TROOPS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING PERMISSION SLIPS AND

MEETING GIRL-TO-ADULT RATIOS.

• GIRLS REGISTERING INDIVIDUALLY MUST ATTEND WITH AN ADULT.

• IF YOU ARE ATTENDING A FAMILY EVENT AND A SIBLING OR FRIEND WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, PLEASE REGISTER THAT ADDITIONAL CHILD.

• IF THE FAMILY EVENT IS OVERNIGHT, MALES CAN ONLY SLEEP IN QUARTERS WITH OTHER MALES OR WITH THEIR FAMILY.

PLEASE NOTE! A late fee of 25% of the program fee will be assessed if

your late registration is accepted after the closing date. Late registration

may not be accepted if an event is full or other circumstances prevent additional

registrations.

Confirmations will be emailed 1 week prior to each session.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT DATE OR WHEN

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Pony Tails Here is your introduction to the wonderful world of horses and ponies! Learn with your friends how to groom a pony. Then head out to the arena to take a turn riding. While in the arena you will learn how to sit properly in the saddle, as well as how to steer and stop your horse.

Sat., Sep. 5, 2020 • Camp Tapawingo

Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Session 2: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Session 3: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Session 4: 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$25/girl • 2/5 girls per session

Back in the Saddle Saddle up girls! Build on skills that you might have learned in our Pony Tails program or maybe even in our Jr. Badge program. Spend the majority of your time in the saddle working on your riding skills with your favorite horses and ponies!


Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Session 2: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Pony Tails or Jr. Badge are NOT prerequisites for this program.

Family Trail Rides Ready to head out of the arena and on to the trail? Go over trail safety, get paired up with a horse or pony companion and then explore through the woods on horseback while experiencing some of the amazing nature that Camp Tapawingo has to offer!!


Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Session 2: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$30/participant • 4/8 participants

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GS Love State Parks Join GSCI to celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. Girl Scouts of Central Illinois will be putting together a take-and-go packet of activities that will lead you on an outdoor adventure at your state or favorite park.

Fri., Sep. 11 - Sun., Sep. 13, 2020 • $3

Cost includes packet of activities and patch.

Big Tap Campout - Virtual EventJoin your Girl Scout sisters as we bring the fun of camp home! Receive a box of supplies to do crafts and activities on your own including s’mores supplies, friendship bracelets and tie-dye as well as instructions and more! Throughout the day join in on video calls to move, craft and learn from experts. Full list of sessions available at later date. All ages welcome!

Sat., Sep. 26, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$25/participant • 50/300 particpants

Fun patch and box of supplies included.

NOTE: Dates and times subject to change.

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Pony Tails Here is your introduction to the wonderful world of horses and ponies! Learn with your friends how to groom a pony. Then head out to the arena to take a turn riding. While in the arena you will learn how to sit properly in the saddle, as well as how to steer and stop your horse.

Sat., Oct. 10, 2020 • Camp Tapawingo

Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Session 2: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Session 3: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Session 4: 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.




Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Session 2: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.



Jr. Horseback Riding Badge Spend time in the barn and arena learning, riding, and earning your Jr. Horseback Riding Badge. First meet some of our wonderful horses and ponies! Then discover the basics of horseback riding. You’ll learn about safety, how to take care of a horse, and finally how to tack up your horse and go for a ride!


Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Jr. Horseback Riding Badge included.

Zoo Snooze Come to the zoo for an evening of learning about the animals from the zookeepers, touring the zoo, and having a bonfire with marshmallows!

Fri., Oct. 2, 2020 • 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Scovill Zoo (71 S. Country Club Rd., Decatur, IL)

$35/girl, $10/adult • 10/25 girls, 3/10 adults

Fun patch and snack included.

The Ultimate Outdoor ChallengeReady for a challenge? You’ll start off by trying out some new outdoor skills, such as building a fire and using a map and compass. Then, you’ll work together with your fellow Girl Scouts to complete outdoor challenges with the skills you just learned. When we’re done, we’ll enjoy s’mores around the campfire and celebrate all you accomplished!

Sat., Oct. 3, 2020

Session 1: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Brownies, Juniors)

Session 2: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors)

Forrest Park (1813 Springfield Rd., Bloomington, IL)

$25/girl, $10/adult • 15/25 girls, 5/10 adults per session

Fun patch included.

Youth American Ninja Warriors Be the next Youth American Ninja Warrios! Challenging yourself to do your best and grow in confidence as you set goals and support your friends. We are trying to promote agility balance, muscular growth, and develop self confidence as goals are set and achieved. Every girl is positively encouraged to set new limits for themselves.

Sat., Oct. 3, 2020

Session 1: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Brownies, Juniors)


Youth American Ninja Warriors (1824 Fourth St., Peru, IL)


Fun patch included. Adult volunteers needed.

Ghoul School Camp is transformed into a Ghoul School as you explore hair-raising insects and their important role in camp’s ecosystem. After you attend a creepy-crawly Decomposer’s Demo, show off your spooky-creative costumes at the spine-chilling Monster Prom. Enjoy a campfire meal at the boo-blazing bonfire.

Sat., Oct. 3, 2020 • 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Camp Widjiwagan


Come wearing a costume. Dinner and fun patch included.

Outdoor-A-Palooza Enjoy fishing, archery, cooking a snack over the campfire, and other outdoor activities! (Daisies will do Nerf archery.)

Sat., Oct. 10, 2020

Session 1: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Daisies, Brownies)

Session 2: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors)

Jensen Woods Camp (1498 275 E. Street, Timewell, IL)

$8/girl, $0/adult • 15/35 girls, 2/10 adults per session

Snack and fun patch included.

Hot Dogs ‘N Hayrides Join us for an overnight adventure as we cook hot dogs and dessert over the fire, go on a hayrack ride, and take a night hike. Sip apple cider while you make your own trail mix, paint pumpkins, and take part in fall crafts and festivities!

Fri., Oct. 16 - Sat., Oct. 17, 2020

Camp Kiwanis • 5:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

$12/girl, $6/adult • 20 girls, 20 adults

Fun patch included. Please bring a tent; tents may be shared only with members of your own household. Friday evening dinner, dessert and Saturday breakfast are provided.

She and Me Campout Enjoy the beauty of fall at camp with your favorite gal! Enjoy a classic weekend at camp with your mom, grandma, aunt or other female role model. Make some tie-dye and friendship bracelets after exploring camp on a hike. Make fun crafts to take home and enjoy time around the campfire.

Sat., Oct. 17 - Sun., Oct. 18, 2020

Camp Tapawingo • 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.


Lunch, dinner, breakfast and fun patch included.

Registration closing dates are two weeks prior to event date.

EQUESTRIAN OUTDOORS

Science Technology Engineering Math

Robot Renegade Earn robotics badges with Millikin University’s Blue Bots club! You’ll leave as a robot expert. Daisies will earn Robotics 1 and 2; all other levels with earn their Robotics 1 badge. A halloween snack and badges for each level are included with the event price.

Sat., Oct. 31, 2020

Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Daisies, Brownies)

Session 2: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Juniors - Ambassadors)

Decatur Urban Program Center

$8/girl, $5/adult •15/30 girls, 5/10 adults - per session

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Sat., Nov. 7, 2020 & Sat., Nov. 21, 2020 • Camp Tapawingo

Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Session 2: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Session 3: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Session 4: 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.



Sat., Nov. 14, 2020 • Camp Tapawingo

Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Session 2: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.



Beauty of STEM - Virtual Event Science, technology, engineering, and math...can you believe these are all subjects that go into developing and testing our favorite cosmetic products? Hear from an expert on how they utilize STEM in their cosmetology career. Become a chemical engineer as you concoct your very own bath bomb and other beauty products to take home. Decipher product labels and how to choose the best products to keep your hair, skin, and nails healthy.

Sun., Nov. 15, 2020 • 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting

$20/participant • 20 participants

EQUESTRIAN Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors

G.I.R.L. Grand Prix - South Go-getters, start your engines! Take a risk and innovate your pinewood derby car to race against other Girl Scouts. Girls will earn their Daisy Model Design Challenge and Brownie Race Car Design Challenge Badges. Badges not included.

Sun., Nov. 1, 2020 • 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Camp Widjiwagan


Fun patch included. No specific kit required. Optional kits are available for $5 in the Trefoil Boutique. Race rules TBD. Adult volunteers needed.

G.I.R.L. Grand Prix - North Go-getters, start your engines! Take a risk and innovate your pinewood derby car to race against other Girl Scouts. Girls will earn their Daisy Model Design Challenge and Brownie Race Car Design Challenge Badges. Badges not included.

Sat., Nov. 14, 2020 • 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LaSalle VFW (2325 Donahue St., LaSalle, IL)


Fun patch and snack included. No specific kits required. Optional kits are available for $5 in the Trefoil Boutiques. Adult volunteers needed.

Cyber Chicks - Virtual Event Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts will learn how computers work, ways to protect themselves and their technology, and how computers communicate with one another. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will explore social engineering, the ethics of hacking, careers in cybersecurity, and more.

Mon., Nov. 16, 2020

Session 1: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors)



Cost TBD • 5/20 girls, 1/10 adults per session

3D Divas Learn about 3D design, 3D printing and its applications with the experts at MakerGirl. Watch your designs print out before your very eyes. The best part? You get to take it home with you!

Tue., Nov. 17, 2020 • 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Innovation Studio (505 E. Armory Ave., Champaign, IL)


Science Technology Engineering Math

Registration closing dates are two weeks prior to event date.

MOMENTOUS EVENTS

STEMinar - Virtual Event Join experts in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in a virtual program! You will get a choice of different breakout sessions and be mailed supplies for hands-on activities. Will you build, experiment, try out coding? Grab your lab coats and be prepared to discover!

Sat., Nov. 14, 2020 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


$25/girl, $10/adult • 50/100 girls

Fun patch included. T-shirts $14 ($16 for 2XL and up). T-shirt registrations close October 31, 2020.

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Girl Extravaganza Saturday, April 10, 2021

Polar Bear Lock-InFri., Feb. 26 - Sat., Feb 27, 2021

Cookie Rally Saturday, January 9, 2021

GS Day at the Fair Monday, August 16, 2021

Day at the Capitol Friday, May 7, 2021

Help us celebrate our ourstanding Girl Scouts! Girls earning their Gold, Silver or Bronze Award will be honored along with Honor Troops and Super Sellers. After the awards presentations, any girl bridging to the next age level can participate in the bridging ceremony.

Regional Awards

Momentous Events

Peru: May 6, 2021 • 6:30 p.m.

Springfield: June 10, 2021 • Time TBD

Quincy: May 17, 2021 • 6:30 p.m.

Decatur: May 7, 2021 • 6:30 p.m.

Peoria: May 8, 2021 • 1:00 p.m.

Bloomington: May 9, 2021 • 3:00 p.m.

Champaign: May 6, 2021 • Time TBD

> Optional: Windsor Castle Days 8-9 - PARIS> Travel by Eurostar train to Paris> Take a walking tour of Paris: Latin Quarter > Visit the Louvre> Visit Notre Dame Cathedral> Take an expertly guided tour of Paris: Place de la Concorde; Champs-Élysées; Arc de Triomphe; Les Invalides; Eiffel Tower> Optional: Versailles

Day 10> Enjoy a full day at Disneyland Paris

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Tour date range:* 06/16/21 - 06/26/21Register and pay the non-refundable registration fee of $115 per person (adult and girl 12 years of age at time of travel) to secure your spot on the trip. Fee includes transportation to and from the airport from council. Once registered through GSCI, council will email each traveler an EF registration hyperlink. You will finish your online registration process and guide you through completing your travel information and setting up your payment plan with a $95 non-refundable fee to secure your cost with EF Tours. For more information and pricing go to www.eftours.com and browse tours using our tour number: 2387472ZV.

Schedule Days 1-2 - IRELAND> Fly overnight to Ireland> Meet your Tour Director at the airport > Take a walking tour of Dublin

Day 3> Take an expertly guided tour of Dublin: Georgian squares; O’Connell Street; St. Stephen’s Green; Phoenix Park> See the Book of Kells at Trinity College > Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Day 4> Travel to North Wales > Visit a Welsh castle

Days 5-7 - LONDON> Travel to London and explore the city with your Tour Director> Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace> Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway’s cottage > Take an expertly guided tour of London: Big Ben and Houses of Parliament; Piccadilly Circus; St. Paul’s Cathedral; Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace > Visit Pax Lodge in Hampstead> Take a walking tour of London: The Strand; Trafalgar Square; Leicester Square; Covent Garden

Europe 2021Join us for history, sisterhood, and amazing memories. All Girl Scouts 12 years and older at the time of the trip are invited to spend 11 days in Europe with GSCI! Three European capitals combine to provide countless incredible memories for your troop—from the hospitality of the Irish, to the sophistication of the English, to the romance of the Parisians. Find out why Dublin has so many colorful doors, see where Shakespeare drew his early inspiration, and put your camera’s memory to the test with photos of the Eiffel Tower!

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Scale-the-Wall FacilitatorHelp girls gain confidence by helping them master the climbing wall. Trained facilitators will receive a FREE Scale-the-Wall session for their troop. This event is for adults 18 or older. Dinner is provided.

Fri., Aug. 21, 2020 • 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p .m.

Decatur Service Center

Free

Basic Outdoor Training - Fall 2020Ready to make some outdoor memories for your troop? This course is required in order to take girls camping and provides an opportunity to learn about camping the Girl Scout Way, in a fun and safe environment. Participants will learn about site information, resources, campfire building techniques, progression of camping, menu planning, outdoor cooking, recipes and camp activities. This is an adult only training. Cost includes lunch.

Sat., Aug. 29, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Camp Tapawingo

Sat., Aug. 29, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Camp Kiwanis

Sat., Sep. 26, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Camp Widjiwagan

Sat., Sep. 26, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Camp Jensen Woods

Sat., Sep. 26, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Peru Area


Advanced Outdoor Cooking BASIC OUTDOOR TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS TRAINING.Learn several different methods of outdoor cooking and sample the finished products! Dress for the weather as you will be outside for the whole class. Dinner is included.

Sat., Aug. 29, 2020 • 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p .m. • Camp Tapawingo


S’more Fun Training Come join us for a day of friendship, learning, and FUN! GSCI is offering a variety of classes and time with other leaders to share in your Girl Scout journey!! Get some new ideas of things to do with your Girl Scout troop! Share this information with your co-leaders, assistant leaders, and other adult-registered Girl Scouts!! For a small fee you can spend Saturday night at Camp Tapawingo. Enjoy campfire stories and social time with your fellow volunteers. Overnight space availability is limited.

Sat., Oct. 17, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church (154 E. Washington St., East Peoria, IL)


Cost includes lunch.

First Aid and CPR TrainingOttawa River Rescue (701 Hitt St., Ottawa, IL)Sat., Sep. 26, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.$30/adult • 5/10 adults • Note: Bringing lunch encouraged.

Sun., Oct. 4, 2020 & Sun., Dec. 6, 2020 • 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Peoria Service Center • $20/Participant

Cost varies depending on facilitator that is available to lead the training. If you know of a facilitator willing to work with GSCI, please let us know.

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SEPTEMBER

Sep. 5, 2020 Pony Tails Camp Tapawingo 3 * *

Sep. 11-13, 2020 GS Love State Parks Various Parks 3 * * * * * *

Sep. 12, 2020 Back in the Saddle Camp Tapawingo 3 * * * * * *

Sep. 26, 2020 Big Tap Campout Virtual Camp 3 * * * * * *

OCTOBER

Oct. 2, 2020 Zoo Snooze Scovill Zoo, Decatur, IL 5 * *

Oct. 3, 2020 The Ultimate Outdoor Challenge Forrest Park, Bloomington, IL 5 * * * * *

Oct. 3, 2020 Youth American Ninja Warriors Peru, IL 5 * * * * *

Oct. 3, 2020 Ghoul School Camp Widjiwagan 5 * * * * * *

Oct. 10, 2020 Pony Tails Camp Tapawingo 4 * *

Oct. 10, 2020 Outdoor-A-Palooza Jensen Woods Camp, Timewell, IL 5 * * * * * *

Oct. 16-17, 2020 Hot Dogs 'N Hayrides Camp Kiwanis 5 * * * * * *

Oct. 17, 2020 Back in the Saddle Camp Tapawingo 4 * * * * * *

Oct. 17-18, 2020 She and Me Campout Camp Tapawingo 5 * * * * * *

Oct. 24, 2020 Jr. Horseback Riding Badge Camp Tapawingo 4 *

Oct. 31, 2020 Robot Renegade Decatur Urban Program Center 4 * * * * * *

NOVEMBER

Nov. 1, 2020 G.I.R.L. Grand Prix - South Camp Widjiwagan 7 * * * * * *

Nov. 7, 2020 Pony Tails Camp Tapawingo 6 * *

Nov. 14, 2020 Back in the Saddle Camp Tapawingo 6 * * * * * *

Nov. 14, 2020 G.I.R.L. Grand Prix - North LaSalle VFW, LaSalle, IL 7 * * * * * *

Nov. 14, 2020 STEMinar Virtual Zoom Meeting 7 * * *

Nov. 15, 2020 Beauty of STEM Virtual Zoom Meeting 6 * * *

Nov. 16, 2020 Cyber Chicks Virtual Zoom Meeting 7 * * * * *

Nov. 17, 2020 3D Divas Innovation Studio, Champaign, IL 7 * *

Nov. 21, 2020 Pony Tails Camp Tapawingo 6 * *

Nov. 14, 2020 Back in the Saddle Camp Tapawingo 22 * * * * * *

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