2025-2026 Inspire Discovery

Gold Award Training Nov. 11, 6-8:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Max Girl Scouts: 15 Max Adults: 15 Reg. Deadline: Oct. 28 Virtual aMAZE Nov. 12 AND Nov. 19 6-8 pm $35 per Girl Scout Max Girl Scouts: 50 Reg. Deadline: Oct. 22 Virtual Gold Award Training Nov. 12, 6-8:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Max Girl Scouts: 15 Max Adults: 15 Reg. Deadline: Oct. 28 Extreme Adventures: Rock Climbing Nov. 16, 9 am-4 pm $70 per Girl Scout Max Girl Scouts: 20 Max Adults: 2 Reg. Deadline: Nov. 2

Offered to: Senior | Ambassador | Adult Grades 9-12

This program is for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors who are interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Gold Award. Girl Scouts going for the Gold Award are required to attend this training; Girl Scouts and adults will learn the seven steps necessary to complete their Gold Award project and how to submit their proposal on GoGold.

Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 2300 Ball Dr., St. Louis 63146

Offered to: Cadette Grades 6-8

Join us on a journey to learn all about relationships! Girl Scouts will learn about stereotypes, first impressions, friendships, bullying, and conflict resolution, all while having fun and building new and stronger friendships. This is a virtual program with two sessions, and includes a box mailed to the participant’s house with all the supplies needed and the award earned.

Girl Scout Cadettes earn their aMAZE Journey Award.

Location: Virtual

Offered to: Senior | Ambassador | Adult Grades 9-12

This program is for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors who are interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Gold Award. Girl Scouts going for the Gold Award are required to attend this training; Girl Scouts and adults will learn the seven steps necessary to complete their Gold Award project and how to submit their proposal on GoGold.

Location: Virtual

Offered to: Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Grades 6-12

On this extreme adventure, Girl Scouts will experience rock climbing and rappelling on a natural rock face. No previous climbing experience necessary, just a desire to try new things and be comfortable spending time outdoors. This is a day program—Girl Scouts will need to be dropped off and picked up at Pere Marquette State Park Climbing Area (1.25 hours northeast of St. Louis) or opt-in to a carpool. Lunch, snacks, and all climbing equipment is included.

Girl Scout Cadettes earn their Cadette Climbing Adventure Badge.

Location: Pere Marquette State Park Climbing Area, Grafton, IL 62037

Volunteer In Training: Read-a-Thon Nov. 20, 6-8 pm AND

Offered to: Senior | Ambassador Grades 9-12

Want to create real change? The Volunteer In Training award challenges Girl Scouts to think strategically and lead in ways that matter to them. Girl Scouts will create experiences that open minds and build confidence in younger kids while making sure everyone is included. Girl Scouts will attend two training sessions to learn important leadership, teaching, and event organization skills. Then, they’ll work with one of our own Girl Scout Program Managers to help with activities at the Dec. 7 Gingerbread Engineering programs. Girl Scouts will then serve as hosts for the annual GSEM Read-a-Thon! To complete the award, Girl Scouts must attend both training sessions and the Read-a-Thon on Jan. 10.

Dec. 7, noon-4 pm $60 per Girl Scout Max Girl Scouts: 15 Max Adults: 2 Reg. Deadline: Nov. 6

Girl Scouts earn their Volunteer In Training Award.

Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 2300 Ball Dr., St. Louis 63146

Cadette Owl Prowl at the World Bird Sanctuary Nov. 21, 7-8:30 pm $20 per Girl Scout Max Girl Scouts: 20 Max Adults: 4 Reg. Deadline: Nov. 7

Offered to: Cadette Grades 6-8

Girl Scout Cadettes will explore the world after dark and earn their Night Owl Badge in an unforgettable way! We’re heading to the World Bird Sanctuary for an evening full of nature, discovery, and nocturnal adventure. Cadettes will learn about the important work of the sanctuary, enjoy an up-close owl encounter, and go on a guided nighttime hike in search of owls. We’ll listen closely for hoots and calls while learning how these amazing birds thrive in the dark.

Girl Scout Cadettes earn their Cadette Night Owl Badge.

Location: World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd., Valley Park 63088

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