2025 Spring Older Girl Mini Guide

Mini Program Guide Cadette, Senior, Ambassador

Spring 2025

Upcoming with Girl Scouts!

Welcome to the Spring 2025 Inspire Discovery mini guide!

Dive into this mini guide and learn all about the opportunities for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors this winter and spring! Registration and full details on the programs can be found on myGS. Keep on the lookout—the next mini guide will arrive in May!

Scan the QR code above to view the full Inspire Discovery publication and check out even more Girl Scout programs!

January ☙ Winter/spring programs (Feb.-May.) registration opens, Jan. 7

☙ Girl Scout Cookie GO Day, Jan. 11

February ☙ NEW program—Flip That House for Cadettes (pg. 11), Feb. 1

☙ Meet the Highest Awards—Bronze, Silver and Gold, Feb. 4

☙ Extreme Adventures—Underground Kayaking (pg. 11), Feb. 16

☙ Girl Scout Cookie booths begin, Feb. 21

☙ National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, Feb. 21-23

☙ World Thinking Day, Feb. 22

Registration for programs can be found on our website through your myGS account. See pg. 54 in the digital Inspire Discovery publication for full instructions.

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March ☙ Women’s History Month Patch Program (pg. 12), March 1-31 ☙ Deadline for Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award projects to be submitted in order to be included in the recognition events in June, March 1

☙ Girl Scout Week, March 10-16

☙ Girl Scout Cookie Program ends, March 16

☙ ACT Prep (pg. 13), March 23

☙ Senior/Ambassador Journey Overnight (pg. 13), March 28-29

April ☙ Spring membership renewal begins, April 1

☙ April Showers Door-to-Door Distribution, April 4-6

☙ Showering the Community, April 5

☙ Girl Scout Day at the Capitol (pg. 13), April 8

☙ April Showers Donation Collection, April 12

☙ GSEM’s Inaugural Culture Festival (pg. 14), April 26

May

☙ Mental Health Awareness Overnight (pg. 15), May 2-3

☙ Summer programs (June-Sept.) registration opens, May 6

☙ High School and Beyond (pg. 15), May 12

☙ Girl Scout Bridging Ceremonies

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April Showers

Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, families and friends can help those in need by participating in Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's largest community service program, April Showers. Girl Scouts will place self-adhesive notes door-to-door throughout eastern Missouri the weekend of April 4-6. The notes will encourage households to purchase items and reuse a bag or box of their own for pick up on April 12 or to donate through our online registries. On April 5, Girl Scouts will be stationed outside of local stores to encourage customers to purchase additional personal care items for donation.

April 4-6: Door-to-Door Distribution

April 5: Showering the Community

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April 12: Donation Collection

Every Girl Scout who participates in one of the dates will get the 2025 April Showers patch! More information will be shared in February.

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High Adventure

Build team spirit, improve communication, inspire ingenuity and develop resourcefulness by participating in a fun and challenging low and high ropes course. In this extraordinary, interactive learning environment, campers are faced with decision-making situations that can be stimulating both mentally and physically, as they navigate obstacles both on the ground and among the trees at the Outdoor Adventure Challenge Course (OAC). Individual Outdoor Adventure Challenge Dates: April 4-6 Check-In: 6 pm, Fri. Check-Out: 11 am, Sun. Location: Tuckaho 63379 Cost: $40 per camper When individual Girl Scouts participate, they complete fun initiative games and progress through a series of obstacles. This outdoor experience is the perfect program for individuals or smaller troops. Fee includes lodging, meals, program supplies and an Outdoor Adventure Challenge Course patch.

Spring Equestrian Programs Enjoy a unique horseback riding experience at Camp Cedarledge. Located in Pevely, our equestrian program is run by experienced Wranglers who help Girl Scouts of all levels discover the joy of horses.

Hoofprints Grades 6-12 Dates: April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17 Time: 3-4:30 pm Cost: $35 per Girl Scout Max Girl Scouts: 12

Girl Scouts will build and expand upon their equestrian skills with a horseback ride around the beautiful Camp Cedarledge arena. They will also learn the value of good horsemanship, discovering the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to form a harmonious relationship with a horse.

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How Girl Scout Cadettes Make the World a Better Place— Get Started on a Silver Award Project This Spring! Girl Scout Silver Award

As Girl Scouts bridge into Cadettes, they can choose a small group or work independently on the Silver Award. They will find an issue they care about, create a solution to the root cause and then take action with their sustainable project! Once the Girl Scout Cadettes have completed their Silver Award Project, the leader will verify requirements have been met. Cadettes will submit the completion report to GSEM at girlscoutsem.org/highestawards . Upon completion, a recognition letter will be mailed to the Cadettes. Invitations to the award celebration will be mailed in the spring. Need Help Getting Started? Contact Annie Miller, Highest Awards Program Manager, at amiller@girlscoutsem.org .

Silver Award Training This training will allow Cadettes to learn the steps necessary to complete their Silver Award project and how to submit their completion. Spring 2025 Trainings Feb. 5, 7:30-8:30 pm Virtual

March 3, 7:30-8:30 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center April 9, 7:30-8:30 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center

6 Spring 2025 Mini Guide Calling all Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors! Interested in pursuing a Highest Award, but not sure how to get started? Join us for a night to learn all about the Highest Awards—Bronze, Silver and Gold! See pg. 11 for more details.

Girl Scout Gold Award

How Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors Make the World a Better Place! Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts going for the Gold Award work with a project advisor, mentor and a team to make a sustainable impact in their community. They will create a solution that can be measured for success and share their results and plans with others to make a national/global link. They become role models and real-life heroes in their community.

Gold Award Training Girl Scouts are required to attend

training before getting started on their Gold Award. Adults are welcome to join.

Spring 2025 Trainings March 11, 6-8:30 pm Virtual

March 12, 6-8:30 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center Go For Gold Workshops Feb. 17, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center April 26, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center Gold Award Open Discussion April 29, 6-8 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center

When Girl Scouts earn the Gold Award, they are gifted a lifetime membership upon graduation, and become eligible for scholarship opportunities from both GSUSA and GSEM. Projects must be approved by the committee by March 1 in order to be recognized at that year’s Reflections Ceremony in June. Projects approved after this date will be recognized at the following year’s ceremony.

Meet the Highest Awards Feb. 4, 6-7:30 pm Virtual

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Girl Scout Cookies

During this year's Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts will be able to showcase their entrepreneurial, team-building, and creative skills that will help them and their troop reach their goals. Join our Cookie Expert Entrepreneurs When Girl Scouts sell 1,500 or more packages, so many fun and cool rewards await! Troops can also opt-out of rewards and earn more money per package.

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Game and Food Event at Dave & Busters 1,500+ Pkgs

4K Digital Camera + Filmmaking class with Cinema St. Louis 2,000+ Pkgs

Sushi Making Class for Girl Scout & Friend + Apple ® Airpods OR Yeti ® Backpack 2,500+ Pkgs

3-Day/2-Night Chicago Adventure: Visit the Museum of Ice Cream, Shedd Aquarium and more! 3,000+ Pkgs

Key Cookie Dates Jan. 11 : GO Day—Online and in-person orders begin

2025 Cookie Contests

Embrace Possibility Online Girl Scouts who set up and publish their Digital Cookie site between Jan. 6-12 will be entered to win daily prizes. Marketing Maven Contest Girl Scouts who submit their creative marketing pieces by the deadline will be entered to win a one-day pass to Six Flags St. Louis. Submission deadline: January 26 .

Feb. 14-18 : Pre-ordered girl delivery cookies arrive

Feb. 21-March 16 : Cookie Booth season

March 16 : Program ends

See contest prize details and submission links at vr.girlscoutsem.org/25cookiecontests .

Sell Cookies>Earn Girl Scout Summer Fun

This Girl Scout Cookie season, Girl Scouts can let their customers know that they're not just a cookie seller—they're an entrepreneur with goals that they're ready to accomplish. When Girl Scouts reach a certain level, they can earn Trefoil Rewards. Trefoil Rewards can cover the entire cost of a summer program or camp.

Trefoil Reward Tiers

Registration for summer 2025 programs opened in December and programs fill up quickly. While notification for Trefoil Rewards doesn't take place until after the cookie program ends in March, it is strongly recommended to register and pay deposit for desired programs as soon as possible. Find details in the 2025 Camp Adventure Guide .

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Do-si-dos ® Panda Cookie T-shirt + 1 Trefoil Reward

Panda Neck Pillow + 2 Trefoil Rewards

1000 pkgs

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lululemon ® Belt Bag + Cookie Expert Hoodie + 3 Trefoil Rewards

Trefoil Rewards are earned at the highest package level goal achieved; not cumulative.

Scan the QR code or visit vr.girlscoutsem.org/24TrefoilFAQ to learn more about Trefoil Rewards and how they work!

Become a true cookie boss in four easy steps! 1. Register 2. Set Up a Site

Look for the Digital Cookie registration email in inbox to register. If the email can't be found, please contact the Answer Center.

Take a few minutes to set goals, share a cookie story, and upload a fun picture or video. Then publish and go!

3. Invite Customers

4. Track Sales Progress

Use the email in Digital Cookie to reach out to customers. Ask them to visit the site, purchase, and share. Also, post the site on social media.

Use the Digital Cookie platform to track sales and inventory and check progress towards goals.

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ADVANCE HER © Leadership Movement Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is committed to providing promising students with the academic enrichment, social support and life skills needed to succeed in college and careers. Under the leadership of GSEM CEO, Dr. Natissia Small, we are focused on securing higher education and technical institution partnerships, providing Girl Scouts and their families resources to assist with post-secondary planning. In 2024, GSEM signed four scholarship agreements with the following higher education partners: • Missouri State University • Southeast Missouri State University • University of Missouri—St. Louis • Southern Illinois University— Edwardsville The GSEM ADVANCE HER © Leadership movement provides foundational, innovative and relevant post-secondary programming, support, opportunities that complement the mission of Girl Scouting. This movement supports active Girl Scouts members through education, mentorship, professional skill-building, socio-emotional support, and access to resources needed to pursue and achieve post-secondary success. The GSEM ADVANCE HER © Leadership movement will continue to grow as additional agreements are secured.

Life Skills: Professional Development & Well-Being Programs

ACT Prep March 23, 1-4 pm Senior | Ambassador Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center $35 Get ready to rock the ACT in this engaging workshop led by a skilled ACT tutor. This is the perfect program for Girl Scouts who want to be prepared for the ACT!

Mental Health Awareness Overnight

May 2-3, 5 pm, Fri.-10 am, Sat Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center $60 Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with a sleepover where we will explore the world of mental health. High School and Beyond May 12, 6-8 pm Senior | Ambassador Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center $10 Simplify the post-high school preparation process by tackling it step-by-step, and get ready for the next amazing chapter! This program includes an overview of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri ADVANCE HER © Leadership Movement.

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2025 Winter Programs

Program Details

Program Description

Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador and Adult, Grades 4-12 Interested in pursuing a Highest Award but not sure how to get started? Join us for a night to learn all about the Highest Awards— Bronze, Silver and Gold! Location: Virtual Cadette and Adult, Grades 6-8 This course is for Girl Scout Cadettes who are interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Silver Award. This training will allow participants to learn the steps necessary to complete their Silver Award project and how to submit their completion form. Location: Virtual Cadette, Grades 6-8 Nutrition is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Food can help us sleep better, stress less, and feel our best. In this program, find out how to eat to nourish our bodies and live our best lives. Girl Scouts will receive a box of supplies mailed to their house prior to the program. Cadettes earn their Eating for You Badge. Location: Virtual Junior and Cadette, Grades 4-8 Everyone has the ability to start their own business, and during this program, we’ll think of fun business solutions to everyday problems. The program happens over two sessions. The Pitch Challenge is the second session where Girl Scouts will practice talking about (or pitching) their business ideas. Girl Scouts will receive a box of supplies mailed to their house prior to the program. Cadettes earn their Business Creator Badge. Location: Virtual (2/13); Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 (3/1) Senior and Ambassador, Grades 9-12 During this Journey, Girl Scouts will have a chance to be an advocate with the power to start the first flutter of real and lasting change. While creating their own butterfly effect, Girl Scouts will learn skills such as networking, planning, and speaking up for what they believe. Seniors earn their GIRLtopia Journey Award. Ambassadors earn their Your Voice, Your World Journey Award. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Cadette, Senior and Ambassador, Grades 6-12 Please Note: Girl Scouts MUST be at least 13 years of age on the date of the program to participate . Girl Scouts will kayak underground at Crystal City Cave! The water is crystal clear, allowing kayakers to see remnants of mining. This is at minimum a 2-hour excursion in a cold cave with a few tight spaces to navigate. Transportation to the cave is not provided. Location: Crystal City Cave, 63019

Meet the Highest Awards Feb. 4, 6-7:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Jan. 20 Silver Award Training Feb. 5, 7:30-8:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Jan. 21

Eating for You Feb. 12, 6-7:30 pm $10 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Jan. 22

Cadette and Junior Business Jumpstart + Pitch Challenge Feb. 13, 6-7:30 pm AND March 1, 9 am-noon $20 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Jan. 23 Senior/Ambassador Journey Overnight Feb. 14-15 5 pm, Fri.-10 am, Sat. $60 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Jan. 31

Extreme Adventures— Underground Kayaking Feb. 16, 1-4 pm $70 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Feb. 2

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Senior and Ambassador, Grades 9-12 This workshop is for current 9th-12th grade Girl Scouts who are interested in beginning their Gold Award. This extended training provides time to meet the Gold Award Committee, Gold Award alum and time to brainstorm project ideas. Lunch is provided. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Cadette, Grades 6-8 Cadettes will learn how to write a computer program and share a positive message. Cadettes earn their Cadette Coding Basics Badge. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Cadette, Senior and Ambassador, Grades 6-12 Each February, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across 150 countries celebrate World Thinking Day. This year’s theme is “Our Story,” the history of Girl Scouts around the world and all that we have accomplished, and how we can continue our amazing traditions today! We will delve into the past, present, and future of our organization both at home and around the world. Girl Scouts receive a World Thinking Day Patch. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Daisy-Ambassador, Grades K-12 The Women’s History Month fun patch program, in partnership with AAWU (St. Louis Branch), is designed to help Girl Scouts honor significant historical women, learn about important milestones in women’s social and legal progress and find inspiration in the many ways women continue to influence the world. Recordings will be shared with all participants following the program. Girl Scouts will receive supplies mailed to their house prior to the program. Program Topics: Robo-tastic Women, Women in the Outdoors, Art HERstory and Women in STEM. Girl Scouts receive a fun patch. Location: Virtual Cadette and Adult, Grades 6-8 This course is for Girl Scout Cadettes who are interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Silver Award. This training will allow participants to learn the steps necessary to complete their Silver Award project and how to submit their completion form. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Cadette, Grades 6-8 Making smart money choices now will set Cadettes up for success in the future. Cadettes will explore how to manage their spending habits and make smart money decisions. Cadettes earn their My Money Habits Badge. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Senior, Ambassador and Adult, Grades 9-12 This course 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; they will learn the seven steps necessary to complete their Gold Award project and how to submit their proposal on GoGold. Location: Virtual

Gold Award Training— Go For Gold Feb. 17, 9:30 am-3:30 pm $20 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Feb. 2 Cadette Coding Basics Feb. 20, 6-8 pm $10 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Feb. 6 World Thinking Day Feb. 22, 1:30-3:30 pm $10 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Feb. 8

Women’s History Month Patch Program March 6, 10, 19 and 25 6 pm $20 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Feb. 15

Silver Award Training March 3, 7:30-8:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Feb. 16 Cadette My Money Habits March 6, 6-7:30 pm $10 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Feb. 20 Gold Award Training— Virtual March 11, 6-8:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Feb. 24

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Senior, Ambassador and Adult, Grades 9-12 This course 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; they 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, 63146 Cadette, Senior and Ambassador, Grades 6-12 Girl Scouts will take part in Girl Scout appropriate activities modeled after The Amazing Race . Girl Scouts will work together in small teams to solve clues, cross rugged terrain, interact with new people, and try to finish the race before the other groups. They do not need to have any previous experience, although this will be an active program so proper attire and being able to handle the outdoors is needed. Lunch and snacks are provided. Location: Camp Cedarledge, 63070 Cadette, Grades 6-8 As a Girl Scout aide, they will gain experience by sharing skills, testing knowledge, and trying out new leadership roles. Girl Scouts will become a certified Program Aide and will help facilitate the She and Me and a Cup of Tea Program. This program has two required sessions, and Girl Scouts will be required to volunteer for the She and Me and a Cup of Tea event on April 27. Dinner is provided for both training sessions. Girl Scouts earn their Program Aide Award. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Senior and Ambassador, Grades 9-12 Get ready to rock the ACT! In this engaging workshop, we will be joined by a skilled ACT tutor, with a focus on understanding every single aspect of a particular question, as well as giving helpful advice on what to expect on test day. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Senior and Ambassador, Grades 9-12 Join us for a fun night and compete in the Girl Scout games! We’ll have a special ceremony and then jump into a series of challenges and games to determine who our victor is! After our game, we’ll settle in to watch The Hunger Games and spend the night with our Girl Scout friends. Girl Scouts receive a fun patch. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Senior and Ambassador, Grades 9-12 This interactive workshop is designed for high school students eager to develop essential professional soft skills that will set them apart in their future careers. In this hands-on session, students will learn practical strategies for interviewing, crafting an impressive resume, networking effectively, and presenting themselves confidently in professional settings. Whether preparing for a first job, an internship, or college interviews, this session will provide the tools and strategies needed to succeed. Girl Scouts receive a fun patch. Location: Reinsurance Group of America, 63017

Gold Award Training— In-Person March 12, 6-8:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Feb. 25 Extreme Adventures— The Amazing “Extreme Adventures” Race March 16, 9 am-4 pm $60 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: March 2 Program Aide Training— Tea Party March 18 AND March 25 5:30-8 pm $60 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: March 4

ACT Prep March 23, 1-4 pm $35 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: March 9 Senior/Ambassador Themed Overnight March 28-29 5 pm, Fri.-10 am, Sat. $60 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: March 21 Career Launchpad April 2, 6-8 pm $10 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: March 21

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Daisy-Ambassador & Adults, Grades K-12 Join us for an exciting day trip to visit the state capitol in Jefferson City. Participants will tour the historic capitol building, see how state legislature works, and immerse themselves in the history of the Show-Me State. Troops participating with five or more Girl Scouts are required to provide two adults. All individual Girl Scouts must have a registered adult attend with them. All participants will arrive by bus transportation together, wearing special event shirts that will be provided along with a snack! Girl Scouts complete multiple steps of the Democracy Badge. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Cadette and Adult, Grades 6-8 This course is for Girl Scout Cadettes who are interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Silver Award. This training will allow participants to learn the steps necessary to complete their Silver Award project and how to submit their completion form. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Cadette, Senior and Ambassador, Grades 6-12 Girl Scouts will climb in trees at night under a full moon! Tree climbing is facilitated by certified instructors with safety equipment like harnesses and ropes. Girl Scouts do not need to have experience climbing, just a desire to try new things and comfortable spending time outdoors. Lodging (tents provided by Council) and breakfast will be provided. Transportation is not provided. Location: TBD Senior and Ambassador, Grades 9-12 April is Global Citizen Science Month! In this virtual program, Girl Scouts will join the global movement to make a positive impact on the world through scientific research. They will practice making observations and collecting data, and contribute to a citizen science project found on SciStarter. Participants must attend both sessions. Seniors and Ambassadors complete Part 1 of the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Badge. Location: Virtual Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador, Grades 4-12 Girl Scouts will consult with an expert from Wild Seeds Field Museum and learn about different mushrooms that are edible. We will only identify (not pick) mushrooms, but Girl Scouts will be able to try provided samples. Girl Scouts will also learn about ethics and mindfulness regarding edible and non-edible plants and our natural landscape. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Senior and Ambassador, Grades 9-12 This workshop is for current 9th-12th grade Girl Scouts who are interested in beginning their Gold Award. This extended training provides time to meet the Gold Award Committee, Gold Award alum and time to brainstorm project ideas. Lunch is provided. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146

Girl Scout Day at the Capitol April 8, 7:30 am-5 pm $45 per Girl Scout/Adult Reg. Deadline: March 11

Silver Award Training April 9, 7:30-8:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: March 25

Extreme Adventures— Moonlight Tree Climbing April 12-13 7 pm, Sat.-9 am, Sun. $60 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: March 29

Senior/Ambassador Think Like a Citizen Scientist April 16 AND April 23 6-7:30 pm $35 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: April 2

Wild Mushroom Identification April 24, 6:15-8:15 pm $15 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: April 10

Gold Award Training— Go For Gold April 26, 9:30 am-3:30 pm $20 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: April 11

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Daisy-Ambassador & Adults, Grades K-12 Join us for a vibrant outdoor celebration of cultural traditions! During this inaugural event, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will bring the community together to honor the past while embracing the present and future of cultural change and enrichment. Girl Scouts receive Engagement and Belonging patch. Location: Girl Scout Service Center, 63146 Cadette, Grades 6-8 Cadettes will learn how citizen scientists make observations, collect data, and help scientists conduct scientific research. Then, they’ll apply what they’ve learned by surveying and identifying the living things that call camp home—including flowers, birds, reptiles, mammals and more! Girl Scouts will record their findings and share their observations with researchers and scientists using iNaturalist as part of the City Nature Challenge. Cadettes complete Part 1 of the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Badge. Location: Babler Memorial State Park, 63005 Senior, Ambassador and Adult, Grades 9-12 This program is an open discussion for Girl Scouts pursuing the Gold Award, the highest leadership award a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout can earn. We will answer questions about requirements, ideas, proposals and components. We can also assist Girl Scouts creating their account on the GoGold website. Gold Award training is not a prerequisite but can be beneficial before attending the open discussion. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Cadette, Senior and Ambassador, Grades 6-12 Mental health is just another part of our health overall, and one that has been ignored or forgotten for many years. Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with a sleepover where we will explore the world of mental health and how we can be healthier and happier in our everyday lives. Girl Scouts receive a fun patch. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Cadette, Grades 6-8 Babysitting is a great way to build responsibility and caregiving skills (and earn some extra money!). We’ll cover how to start a babysitting business, professionalism, child development, and complete a first aid course including coverage of CPR skills (Cadettes will not be CPR Certified in this program). Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the course. Cadettes earn their Babysitter and Cadette First Aid Badges. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146 Senior and Ambassador, Grades 9-12 Simplify the post-high school preparation process by tackling it step-by-step, and get ready for the next amazing chapter! This program includes an overview of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri ADVANCE HER © Leadership movement which provides foundational, innovative and relevant post-secondary opportunities that complement the mission of Girl Scouting. Ambassadors earn their College Knowledge Badge. Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 63146

GSEM Culture Festival April 26, noon-5 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: April 12

Cadette Think Like a Citizen Scientist April 26, 1-3:30 pm $35 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: April 11

Gold Award Open Discussion April 29, 6-8 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: April 14

Mental Health Awareness Overnight May 2-3 5 pm, Fri.-10 am, Sat. $60 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: April 18 Babysitter + First Aid May 10, 9:30 am-4 pm $30 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: April 26

High School and Beyond May 12, 6-8 pm $10 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: April 28

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