2026-2027 Inspire Discovery

You and Me Plant a Tree Saturday, Nov. 7 9 am-noon $12 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Oct. 24

Offered to: Daisy | Brownie | Junior | Cadette | Senior | Ambassador Grades K-12

Join the Girl Scout Tree Promise movement and plant some trees with Forest ReLeaf! After learning about tree care, be prepared to work hard, sweat a little, dig holes, and get trees into the ground. All Girl Scout participants must sign up with their special adult.

Girl Scouts receive the Girl Scout Tree Promise Patch.

Location: Willmore Park, 7200 Hampton Ave., St. Louis 63109

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Preview Day Saturday, Nov. 7 9 am-2 pm $25 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Oct. 24 Virtual Silver Award Training Wednesday, Nov. 11 7:30-8:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Oct. 27 UMSL Communication and Media Showcase Friday, Nov. 13 10 am-2 pm $12 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Oct. 31 Cadette Owl Prowl at the World Bird Sanctuary Friday, Nov. 13 7-8:30 pm $30 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Oct. 30 Extreme Adventures: Outdoor Rock Climbing ☙ Sunday, Nov. 15 9 am-4 pm $70 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Nov. 1 Gold Award Drop-In Session Wednesday, Nov. 18 6-7:30 pm $0 per Girl Scout Reg. Deadline: Nov. 3

Offered to: Senior | Ambassador Grades 9-12

We’re crossing the river to Edwardsville, IL to participate in Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville’s (SIUE) Fall Preview Day. This showcase will provide Seniors and Ambassadors with an opportunity to explore SIUE’s campus, learn about degree programs, and more.

Location: Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center, 2306 Ball Dr., St. Louis 63146

Offered to: Cadette Grades 6-8

This program is for Cadettes who are interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Silver Award. Caregivers and troop leaders are welcome to attend, too! This training will allow Cadettes to learn the steps necessary to complete their Silver Award project and how to submit their completion and final report.

Location: Virtual

Offered to: Senior | Ambassador Grades 9-12

Join us as we visit the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus and learn about its versatile Communications program! Whether Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are interested in social media, marketing, editing, or a career in the healthcare field, come explore the endless possibilities that a communications degree can offer.

Location: University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis 63121

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.

Girl Scout Cadettes earn their Cadette Night Owl Badge.

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

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

On this extreme adventure, Girl Scouts will experience rock climbing on a natural rock face. No climbing experience needed, but must have a desire to try new things and be comfortable spending time outdoors. Girl Scouts should be dropped-off and picked-up at Robinson Bluff Climbing Area. The Extreme Adventures programs offer 6-12 grade Girl Scouts unique and “extreme” outdoor related opportunities.

Girl Scouts Cadettes earn their Cadette Snow or Climbing Adventure Badge.

Location: Robinson Bluff Climbing Area, 11050 Bo Hollow Rd., Cadet 63630

Offered to: Senior | Ambassador Grades 9-12

GSEM and the Gold Award Committee are here to assist Girl Scouts with the next steps to earn the Gold Award. Join us for a Gold Award Drop-In Session, offered both in-person and virtually, as an opportunity for Seniors and Ambassadors to work on their project plan, discuss ideas, and ask questions alongside other Girl Scouts and committee members.

Location: Virtual or Girl Scout Service Center, 2300 Ball Dr., St. Louis 63146

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