Girl Scouts of Gateway Council 2024-2025 Program Guide by girlscoutsgc

2024 - 2025 Annual Program Guide

Enhance your Girl Scout Era with 140+ programs!

Hi, Girl Scouts!

As we embark on the 2024-2025 Girl Scout year, I am thrilled to share the exciting events and programs we have lined up for you. This guide is your key to enhancing your already amazing Girl Scout experience and making the most of your “Girl Scout era.”

What does being in your “Girl Scout era” mean to you? To me, it represents a time of growth, exploration, and forging lifelong friendships. It’s about stepping into new challenges, embracing the unknown, and coming out stronger, more confident, and ready to make the world a better place.

This year, we have an incredible array of opportunities that your girl can enjoy on her own, with fellow Girl Scouts, or with her entire troop. Regardless of how she chooses to attend these programs, I guarantee she will leave with new skills and new Girl Scout friends!

Our programs cover a wide range of interests and skills:

Entrepreneurship: From career exploration to hands-on personal finance experiences, our programs empower our Girl Scouts to become future leaders and savvy entrepreneurs.

Outdoor: From day hikes and camping trips to Aquatics weekends and moonlight paddles, we have so many exciting outdoor opportunities this year allowing Girl Scouts to connect with nature while developing their leadership skills.

STEM: Whether it’s coding, robotics, or even baking cookies (how Girl Scout-y is that?), our STEM programs are designed to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem solvers and help her explore what is possible.

Life Skills: Public speaking, first aid, resume writing, and car maintenance are just a few of the dynamic life skills programs equip that Girl Scouts with the essential tools they need to succeed in everyday situations and beyond.

Finally, at the back of your guide, you’ll find a special section where you can share your appreciation with your Girl Scout leader. Your Girl Scout leader plays such a vital role in the lives of our girls, they are the planners, the budget balancers and one of the other caring adults that will shape her decisions today and into the future and a simple thank you can mean the world to them. I highly encourage you to take a moment to express your gratitude.

Let’s make this Girl Scout era one to remember!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Wendy

Wendy Dordel, CEO

A word from our CEO

Wendy Dordel

Important Program Dates

September 14 - 15, 2024

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

October 1, 2024

Council Connection

October 5, 2024

Girl Scout Day at the Rodeo

October 18-31, 2024

The Great Give Back

October 31, 2024

Girl Scout Founder’s Day

December 1, 2024

Girl Scout Day at the Jaguars

January 9, 2025

Council Connection

January 18, 2025

Girl Scout Cookie Rally

February 22, 2024

World Thinking Day

March 9-15, 2025

Girl Scout Week

March 11, 2025

Girl Scout Day at the Capitol

April 4-5, 2025

Spring Volunteer Conference

April 6, 2025

Gold Award Ceremony

May 6, 2025

Council Connection

Important Cookie Dates

January 2, 2025

January 5, 2025

January 18, 2025

February 7-8, 2025

February 7, 2025

February 2 - March 1, 2025

March 16, 2025

June 17-20, 2025

STEM Camp Jacksonville

June 24-27, 2025

STEM Camp Pensacola

June 21-27, 2025

Smile Camp

June 15 - July 18, 2025

Summer Camp Sessions at Camp Kateri

July 13 - August 1, 2025

Summer Camp Sessions at Camp Kugleman

Cookie Season begins

Initial girl cookie order due to your troop

Cookie Rallies in Pensacola and Jacksonville

Mega Drop - Cookies start arriving for troops

Cookie Booth season begins

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

Cookie Season ends – Don’t forget to select your rewards in Smart Cookie!

Find Your Adventure by Level

Daisy | K–1

Brownie | 2–3

Junior | 4–5

Cadette | 6–8

Senior | 9–10

Ambassador | 11–12

Volunteer

Attend any program on your own, with another Girl Scout, or with your troop!

Register for Programs

Programs are great way to enhance your Girl Scout experience! Whether you attend on your own, with a Girl Scout friend, or with your Girl Scout troop, you will leave with a new skill and new Girl Scout friends! With over 140 programs spanning our council this year, there truly is something for everyone.

Be sure to check our program calendar regularly, as new events are always being added. Scan the QR code to register for programs or check the calendar for updates!

Program Wish List

In Your Girl Scout Era!

A Bug’s Life

UF Entomology and Nematology Department

Gainesville

October 16, 2024

Come earn your Bugs Badge with the world’s top entomology and nematology program! Learn all about a bug’s life through an interactive show followed by a tour of the facility. You’ll even get to meet some amazing critters along the way!

A Christmas Story

Pensacola Little Theatre – Pensacola

December 15, 2024

Join us for A Christmas Story at the theater! A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie Parker’s quest for a Red Ryder B gun in 1940’s Indiana. Despite warnings of “You’ll shoot your eye out”, Ralphie navigates childhood challenges, including bullies and family dynamics, in his pursuit of his ultimate Christmas wish. $15 for Girl Scouts 16 years and younger.

ACA Paddle Sport Facilitator

Camp Kugelman August 30 – September 1, 2024

Learn basic kayaking strokes and safety including how to steady a kayak, how to get in and out of a kayak, and how to wet exit a kayak. Join in the fun as you take a tour of Perdido Bay and find out what dead fish polo is all about! $50.00 paid to GSGC and $40.00 paid to ACA for membership fees.

All About Pets with the Jacksonville Humane Society

Humane Society – Jacksonville

November 2, 2024 and April 12, 2025

Earn your Brownie Pets Badge at the Jacksonville Humane Society! Learn what different pets need, how to keep a pet healthy, safe and comfortable, how to feed a pet, and how to make a pet feel loved. Make toys, treats, and other enrichment items for the homeless animals at JHS and maybe even meet a dog or kitten! Snacks will be provided.

All About Pets with the Pensacola Humane Society

Humane Society – Pensacola

November 16, 2024 and March 29, 2025

Earn your Brownie Pets Badge at the Pensacola Humane Society! Learn what different pets need, how to keep a pet healthy, safe and comfortable, how to feed a pet, and how to make a pet feel loved. Make toys, treats, and other enrichment items for the homeless animals at PHS and maybe even meet a dog or kitten! Snacks will be provided.

All About Stingrays

St. Augustine Aquarium – St. Augustine April 26, 2025

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about stingrays! You’ll leave knowing what they eat, where they live in the ocean, what their anatomy is, how big they can measure, and so much more. After you’ve learned all about stingrays, you’ll get up close with them as you feed and touch them!

Amazing Animals and their Abodes!

St. Augustine Aquarium – St. Augustine March 22, 2025

Come observe animals and their habitats at the St. Augustine Aquarium! You will investigate three animals and even create your own birdhouse in this engaging program.

AMUSE Overnight Journey

Tallahassee Museum – Tallahassee

October 19-20, 2024

Learn the different roles you can play in your life and in the lives of others. Explore future leadership opportunities and perform a short play for guests. This overnight experience includes the AMUSE Journey badge set for each registered Girl Scout, dinner Saturday, and breakfast Sunday.

Animal Habitats Workshop

Santa Fe Teaching Zoo – Gainesville

November 16, 2024

Learn all about animals and their homes with the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo! In this workshop you will explore endangered habitats and learn how to protect animals and their homes. This program also includes an animal encounter!

Animal Observer Workshop

Santa Fe Teaching Zoo – Gainesville September 28, 2024

Earn the Animal Observer badge with the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo! Girls will have the chance to complete an ethogram and observe an animal’s behaviors the same way zookeepers do. This workshop also includes an animal encounter!

Annual Founder’s Day Spooktacular

Camp Kugelman

October 26, 2024

You don’t want to miss this Founder’s Day Spooktacular event! This year we are offering a FULL day of activities and spooktacular thrills! Join us for a day of games, crafts, hayrides, pumpkin patch fun, and a new outdoor haunted forest! This is an open event, so you are welcome to arrive and leave whenever you like during the hours of operation. Rooms are available for overnight guests for an additional fee of $5 per person. Concessions will be available for purchase, including spooktacular treats, drinks, candy, novelty snacks, pizza by the slice, mummy dogs, mac & cheese.

Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors

Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge Campout Weekend

Camp Kugelman September 13- 15, 2024

$75 Girl

$35 Adult

Enjoy the outdoors all weekend long! Join us for a weekend full of fun, challenging, silly, and even artsy outdoor activities. This weekend also includes an activity in a state park, so you will earn your Girl Scouts Love the State Parks patch as well as your Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors patch! Adults are required to attend with their Girl Scouts to ensure ratio.

Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge 2024

Summer is here and it’s time to have some fun outside! Pick your favorite ways to enjoy the great outdoors— from a backyard, window, computer, playground, park, or campsite—and earn the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge patch. This challenge starts on June 1 and ends with Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend on September 14 and 15, 2024. Use #gsoutdoors on social media to share your adventures with friends.

Complete at least 25 activities from the list below to earn your patch. Will you choose challenging, silly, or artsy activities? It’s all up to you—just have fun!

1. Attend Girl Scouts Love State Parks on September 14 and/or 15

2. Identify three types of trees in your neighborhood

3. Germinate apple seeds

4. Try paddleboarding

5. Take photos of a ower in bloom

6. Join a community clean-up effort

7. Dance barefoot in the grass

8. Share the seven principles of Leave No Trace with a younger Girl Scout

9. Make a bird feeder out of recycled materials

10. Build a fort or tent in your home for indoor camping fun

11. Prepare for a hike using mental imagery

12. Make a nature-inspired collage with colored scraps of paper

13. Volunteer for a shift at a community garden

14. Plan an indoor or outdoor picnic for family or friends

15. Learn about the history of Indigenous people in your area

16. Write down ten things that make you feel peaceful outdoors

17. Create an obstacle course in your backyard or at a local park

18. Write out ve words that best describe the sights and sounds of nature

19. Blow bubbles outside and try to catch them

20. Learn how your favorite forest animal nds food outdoors

21. Walk silently in nature with a friend and then compare what you each heard

22. Skip rocks on a lake or pond

23. Make an outdoors rst aid kit

24. Identify two constellations you’ve never seen before

25. Make s’mores while singing silly songs

26. Paint a landscape mural with friends or family

27. Learn about a local environmental issue and nd a way to help

28. Make a pretend camp re out of tissue paper

29. Feel three types of soil: sand, silt, and clay

30. Read your favorite book outdoors

31. Make a playlist of outdoor-inspired sounds

32. Organize a tree-planting event using the Girl Scout Tree Promise

33. Draw a map of your neighborhood or playground

34. Look at the clouds and describe the shapes you see

35. Create a story or comic about animals you might nd in the forest

36. Following the principles of Leave No Trace, nd four durable surfaces in your neighborhood

37. Practice deep breathing outdoors for three minutes

38. Design a treehouse that would t perfectly in your favorite tree

39. Put on an outdoor show (including songs) with friends or family

40. Do ve minutes of stretching exercises outdoors

41. Make a sundial

42. Take a close-up look at a tide pool

43. Write a poem about your favorite outdoor memory

44. Make shadow puppets with a ashlight at night, indoors or out

45. Earn your Outdoor Art badge

46. Ask an adult about the games they played outdoors when they were young

47. Place a jar outside to measure the rain during a rain shower

48. Create an outdoor bingo game to play with friends or family

49. Fly a kite

50. Make a video of an eco-trek

Completed your 25 activities? Get the patch!

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Showy Rattlebox Showdown

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ft. White

September 14, 2024

$5 Girl

$0 Adult

Showy Rattlebox (Crotalaria spectabilis) may look pretty, but it has looks to kill. This invasive plant’s prolific seed pods and ability to persist in tough soil conditions means this plant can easily out-compete native grass and other desirable species. We’re gathering our mighty Girl Scouts to learn about invasive plants and the best way to fight local invasives. Afterwards we’ll get hands on and work together to hand remove these invasive plants from the park’s restoration areas.

Renewal Through Fire

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Keystone Heights

September 14, 2024

$5 Girl $0 Adult

Join Gold Head Branch State Park as they highlight the importance of prescribed fire, some of the equipment and tools that they use, and some of the natural resources considered when they do it.

Ryan’s Gold Award project in Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

Water Lettuce Warriors

Ichetucknee Springs State Park – Ft. White

September 15, 2024

$5 Girl

$0 Adult

We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce is swarming Ichetucknee River. We need volunteers who a ren’t afraid of getting wet or muddy to protect our fragile ecosystem. Together we’ll learn about the harm invasive plants cause in our park and other areas of Florida. Then we’ll hit the water and get hands on in the fight against invasive plants.

Trail Navigation Learning Adventure

Blackwater River State Park – Holt

September 15, 2024

$5 Girl

$0 Adult

Girl Scouts have the opportunity to learn basic trail navigation skills and how to plan a hike based on information on a trail map. Girl Scouts will need to use a trail map to guide themselves through a .5 mile trail, learning how to relate map features to their location. A park ranger will be present for directions, guidance and to answer questions. $4 per vehicle entrance fee.

Conserving Our Salt Marshes

Ribault Club on Ft. George Island – Jacksonville

September 15, 2024

$5 Girl

$0 Adult

This program will consist of using seine nets to catch marine life behind the Ribault Club on Ft. George Island. There will be a discussion on the captured critters as well as conservation efforts and methods girls can take home and apply to everyday life was had.

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Tallahassee

September 15, 2024

$5 Girl

$0 Adult

Join a park ranger for a morning of nature themed activities including a scavenger hunt along the Magnolia Loop trail, an owl pellet dissection activity, learning about native Florida plants and animals through hands-on activities and discussions, and even a Park Ranger Q & A! $6 per vehicle entrance fee

Big Lagoon State Park

Big Lagoon State Park – Pensacola

September 15, 2024

$5 Girl $0 Adult

Join us for a short guided hike and box of bones/pelts activity. Girls will learn about native plants and animals to the Florida State Park. Come make a connection with the natural world and see why Girl Scouts Love State Parks!

Aquatic Explorers

UF Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – Gainesville December 7, 2024

Ballet Pensacola’s Cinderella

Pensacola Little Theatre – Pensacola October 20, 2024

Fish with friends and family at the UF fishing ponds! Use nets and poles to catch fish and cool pond creatures, identify your catches, and discover how each one plays an important part in the pond’s ecosystem during this unique family-friendly program. $7 for non Girl Scout youth

Archery

St. Augustine Aquarium – St. Augustine

October 26, 2024

Unleash your inner archer and embark on a journey of precision and focus by signing up for this badge earning workshop! Discover the joy of hitting the target and improve your skills with each shot! The instructors are USA Archery certified and all equipment will be provided.

Art & Design with UWF Pensacola

UWF Pensacola Museum of Art – Pensacola

May 3, 2025

Experience the elements and principles of art, and learn about composition as you earn your Art & Design badge! Tour the art museum, learn how exhibitions are planned, conceptualize and create a new work of art, and practice curating your own art display!

Join us for a day at the ballet featuring the classic tale of Cinderella. Watch as Cinderella daydreams about a perfect life while working as a maid to her wicked stepmother and evil stepsisters, only to have her Fairy Godmother visit making all her dreams come true.

Bat Buddies

Lubee Bat Conservancy – Gainesville

October 5, 2024 and May 3, 2025

Bats are amazing creatures and an essential part of our ecosystem! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to view some of the largest and most endangered species of bats in the world up close. Learn about bats, wildlife, habitats, Lubee local/global projects, and ways that Girl Scouts can make a difference!

Be Prepared, Not Scared Patch Series

Walton Co. Emergency Management

DeFuniak Springs

March 8, 2025

Accept the Zombie Survival Challenge, and replace a fear of disasters with a feeling of empowerment! This program, hosted by Walton County Emergency Management, consists of several stations designed to encourage you to engage in building resilience within your families, neighborhoods, and communities in regards to disaster preparedness. Lunch and patch award ceremony are included in the cost of this program.

$32 Girl $15 Adult

$8 Girl

$0 Adult

$37 Girl $37 Adult

Birding, Community & Citizen Science

Duval Audubon Society – Jacksonville

October 12, 2024

Explore the outdoors as a citizen scientist! Join Duval Audubon Society on a bird walk to learn about our local “backyard birds,” migratory bird species, and the community aspects of birding! Learn nature journaling and how you can make observations with apps like eBird while earning your Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey.

Birding, Nature and Creativity

Duval Audubon Society – Jacksonville

October 5, 2024

Nature is for the birds! Get outside and explore with Duval Audubon Society and learn about our local “backyard birds.” Enjoy a bird walk, identify shapes in nature, and create bird-themed crafts. You will earn your Shapes in Nature badge.

Blazing Bronze: Igniting your Girl Scout Highest Awards Adventure

Virtual – Zoom

October 9, 2024 and March 5, 2025

Gain essential tools to develop your project plan, and learn about key components like active leadership and defining root cause. This Highest Awards training is a must for anyone aiming for the Girl Scout Bronze Award! Don’t miss this chance to refine your ideas and kickstart your journey towards making a significant impact. Bring your thinking cap and join us for an empowering session!

Breathe Overnight Journey

Tallahassee Museum – Tallahassee March 22-23, 2025

$60 Girl $27 Adult

Explore the air around you, learn why clean air is so important, and grow a flower during this overnight journey! Wake up at the museum and teach guests what you learned the next morning! Cost includes dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning.

Budgeting with Bank of America

Bank of America – Jacksonville

October 12, 2024 and April 12, 2025

Delve into the fundamentals of financial planning and budget management with Bank of America! Learn how to create and maintain budgets that align with personal goals and develop practical money management skills to navigate your financial futures with resilience and purpose.

Bugging Out!

MOSH – Jacksonville

May 3, 2025

Dig into the great outdoors as you examine the smallest animals around us: BUGS! Explore the outdoors, see what insects live just outside your door, and make homes for these creatures that help shape the world around us.

“I love watching the girls grow up and actually learn new things!” – Melissa, Girl Scout Leader

Aquatics Weekends

September 27-29 | October 4-6 | May 2-4 | May 9-11

Aquatic Leader Aid

Camp Kateri

September 27-29 or October 4-6, 2024

May 2-4 or May 9-11, 2025

$50 Girl

Gain confidence in your aquatic and leadership skills, and share your knowledge with younger Girl Scouts! Progress through this leadership experience at your own pace, with the guidance and support of Aquatics instructors. An assessment of skill level and proficiency each weekend allows you to progress into an assistant instructor role. You should expect to register for this event multiple times to enhance their leadership and small craft skills. Prerequisite: Completion of at least five Aquatics strips. Three strips must be from water sessions, at least one of which must be a Level 2.

Archery 1

Camp Kateri

September 27-29 or October 4-6, 2024

May 2-4 or May 9-11, 2025

$50 Girl

$50 Adult

Spend the weekend aiming for the target! Use a bow and arrow as you learn proper technique, play games, and try tricks of the trade. Sunday morning, test your skills by participating in a tournament to earn the Archery training strip.

Canoe 1

Camp Kateri

September 27-29 or October 4-6, 2024

May 2-4 or May 9-11, 2025

$50 Girl

$50 Adult

Have fun learning basic canoe strokes and concepts of canoe safety, including how to get in and out safely and how to handle a capsized canoe. Enjoy beautiful Hankley Lake, while learning basic canoe skills and play Canoe Tag!

Canoe 2

Camp Kateri

September 27-29 or October 4-6, 2024

May 2-4 or May 9-11, 2025

$50 Girl

$50 Adult

Come back for round two as you become proficient in paddling strokes and maneuvers you learned in Canoeing 1 (Intro to Canoeing), then learn new strokes and sweeps to strengthen your skills. Eat lunch on the lake, in your canoe and take a nice refreshing swim in Hankley Lake!

“I love everything about Girl Scouts! Playing fun games and activities with my troop is the best!” –Raylon, GIrl Scout Brownie

Canoe 3 (two weekend class)

Camp Kateri

September 27-29 and October 4-6, 2024

May 2-4 and May 9-11, 2025

$85 Girl

$85 Adult

NERD Lab – Niceville March 8, 2025

Think like real detectives and use science to solve a mystery! You will learn how to spot tiny details, crack secret codes, and study fingerprints. $23 Girl

Cookie Business Resume with Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union – Fleming Island

January 11, 2025

Gain essential financial skills through selling cookies and earn your My Cookie Business Resume with Navy Federal! Explore budgeting, goal setting, and customer service, all while gaining practical experience in managing money and setting sales targets. This partnership not only teaches entrepreneurship but also builds confidence and teamwork.

Cookie Boss with Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union – Fleming Island

December 7, 2024

Gain essential financial skills through selling cookies and earn your Cookie Boss badge with Navy Federal! Explore budgeting, goal setting, and customer service, all while gaining practical experience in managing money and setting sales targets. This partnership not only teaches entrepreneurship but also builds confidence and teamwork.

Counselor in Training (CIT)

Camp Kugelman

March 7-9, 2025 and March 21-23, 2025

$150 Girl

Become a CIT! Do you have a desire to mentor younger girls in a camp/outdoor environment? If so, join us for this training weekend! Hone leadership skills and techniques that you will be able to apply in a summer camp setting, and then return for a week of resident camp where you will be able to apply your newly learned skills with younger campers!

Crane Design Challenge

Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. Jacksonville October 12, 2024

Build and test a crane while learning about simple and compound machines. This special STEM program ends with a competition to see whose crane can lift the most weight!

Creamery Tour

Southern Craft Creamery – Marianna November 2, 2024

Join Southern Craft Creamery for a tour of their family creamery! Learn how they make homemade ice cream and all about their unique flavors and ingredients. This is a SWEET tour you do not want to miss!

Girl Scout Day at the Rodeo

September 28th & 29th | October 4th and/or 5th

Girl Scout Day at the Rodeo Virtual Planning Meeting

Virtual – Zoom

September 19, 2024

$5 Girl

$1 Adult

Join us as we plan our parade float! Be a part of the float planning and design for the parade’s float competition. Earn several badges as a part of this meeting and the build days (September 28 and September 29,) such as Woodworker, Art & Design, Craft & Tinker, and be a part of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council’s first event Bonifay Rodeo Parade float!

Bonifay Rodeo Float Decorating/Build Day

Beall Home – Bonifay

September 28, 2024 & September 29, 2024

$15 Girl

$15 Adult

Let’s get ready for the Bonifay Rodeo Parade float competition! Join us for two days of decorating and building the first Girl Scout float to participate in the Northwest Florida Rodeo Parade! Come help the vision from the virtual planning meeting on September 19th come alive! You are strongly encouraged to attend both build days. Camping (on your own) is available nearby. Cost includes lunch each day and all supplies and decorations needed for the float build. Badges earned are not included in the registration cost.

Girl Scout Day at the Rodeo

Bonifay Rodeo Grounds – Bonifay

October 4, 2024 and/or October 5, 2024

$10 Girl

$10 Adult

Show off your Girl Scout pride as you ride/walk in the Bonifay Rodeo Parade! You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity! This rodeo is a very large event that comes to Bonifay every year and draws a large crowd. Keep the fun going by attending the rodeo immediately following the parade. Cost includes a ticket to the rodeo.

The Great Give Back

October 18-31, 2024

Celebrate Juliette Gordon Lowe’s birthday through community service!

We encourage whole troops, smaller groups, and Juliettes to engage and impact their communities directly by volunteering, hosting a food drive, and starting conversations that increase social responsibility as part of the Great Give Back. Community service projects should be planned for the last two weeks of October leading up to JGL’s birthday on October 31st. The troop planning form must be filled out and submitted at least one (1) week before the community service.

How to Participate

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Brainstorm potential service activities you could do individually or as a troop. Fill out the Troop Planning Form by scanning the QR code.

Start planning your service activity! Continue brainstorming ideas, make a list and gather necessary supplies, and get fired up for service.

Already have The Great Give Back patch from the previous year? We’ll have a “2024” rocker to add to your patch collection.

Create & Innovate with UWF Pensacola Museum

UWF Pensacola Museum of Art

November 2, 2024

Earn your Create & Innovate badge during this creative workshop! Take a tour of the art museum, learn how to create a sketchbook, and then fill it with your big ideas and plans for the future!

Dairy Farm, Creamery and Market Tour

Southern Craft Creamery – Marianna

April 12, 2025

Join Cindale Farm & Southern Craft Creamery for a tour of their dairy farm, creamery, and market to learn what farm to table really means during this unique experience! Complete some steps from the Cadette New Cuisines and Senior Locavore badges, and get a Dairy Tour Fun Patch.

Daisy Brownie Fun Day

Camp Kugelman

January 26 and March 30, 2025

Join us for a fun filled day at camp run by Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts who just completed their Program Aide Training! As part of the training, these girls will incorporate their newly acquired skills for working with younger Girl Scouts during programs and events, and you can help them earn the final requirement of their training by participating in activities, playing outdoor games, singing songs around the campfire circle, taking a hike and even doing a cool science experiment! The fun will start and end with a ceremony and is perfect to attend on your own or with your Girl Scout troop.

Donate Life Educational Program

LifeQuest Organ Recovery – Virtual September 21, 2024

Learn about the importance of organ donation, the transplantation processes, and how you can make a difference through advocacy and awareness campaigns. This program not only fosters empathy and understanding but also empowers you to become an ambassador for life-saving initiatives within your community. $5 Girl

Double the Fun:

Daisy Engineering

NERD Lab – Niceville

September 14, 2024

Design and build your own model cars and roller coasters! Explore the principles of mechanics and physics through hands-on experiments, learn about concepts of momentum, friction, and structural stability, and test and refine your creations. Daisies will earn two mechanical engineering badges: Roller Coaster and Model Car.

Double the Fun:

Junior Engineering

NERD Lab – Niceville

January 25, 2025

Design, build, and test your own paddle boat and balloon car with NERD Lab! Explore alternative fuel, buoyancy, jet propulsion, potential energy, and kinetic energy. Juniors will earn a Paddle Boat badge and a Balloon Car badge.

“My favorite thing about Girl Scouts is learning more about socializing and selling cookies. My favorite memory from Girl Scouts is taking a trip to Savannah!”

–Abigail, Girl Scout Cadette

Girl Scout Day with the Jaguars

December 1, 2024

EverBank Field

Join us as we turn EverBank Field Girl Scout green for Girl Scout Day with the Jacksonville Jaguars! Come early to enjoy the ultimate tailgate experience at Metropolitan Park, and stay to cheer on the Jags as they take on the Houston Texans.

$45 Girl $40 Adult

Easter Campout

Camp Kugelman

April 11-13, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable Easter campout with the Girl Scouts! Celebrate the spirit of spring with fun-filled activities while bonding and creating lasting memories with your fellow Girl Scout sisters.

Estuary Explorers

GTM Reserve – Ponte Vedra

March 20, 2025

$5 Girl

Adult

Discover the importance of estuaries, the habitats found within the estuarine system, and the animals that call these habitats home! Learn about adaptations, food chains, and the human connections to the estuary with a focus on species found at the GTM Research Reserve.

Give and Go with the JacksonvilleJaguars

Be part of a terrific fundraising opportunity for Girl Scouts of Gateway Council! The Nonprofit Center, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and The Jaguars Foundation are partnering to help nonprofits raise funds and the Jaguars sell tickets! One Jaguars ticket = up to $30 for your nonprofit!

The Jaguars Give and Go Program is a fundraising opportunity for local 501(c)3 organizations in NE Florida to get into the excitement of attending a Jaguars’ home game and raise funds at the same time!

Feeding Change Speaker Series: Clancy Harrison

Virtual – Zoom

September 17, 2024

$0 Girl $0 Adult

Learn about the critical issues of food insecurity and hunger in our communities from speaker Clancy Harrison. Through engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and actionable insights, you will gain a deeper understanding of these challenges and learn how you can make a meaningful impact.

Clancy Harrison is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, food equity advocate, and founder of the Food Dignity® Movement. She is a TV/media contributor, host of The Food Dignity® Podcast, and a registered dietitian. By recognizing that individuals know best what works for them and what doesn’t, Clancy challenges listeners to rethink conventional wisdom about hunger. Her keynotes resonate with a powerful message: to combat hidden hunger effectively, we must listen to and learn from the lived experiences of those we aim to serve. This approach draws attention to the “hunger in the room” and empowers participants to become active agents of change, equipped with the understanding that while we hold knowledge, we are not the experts in someone else’s life.

$50 Girl

$50 Adult

Field Day with UWF Kappa Delta

UWF Rec Plex North Field – Pensacola

September 28, 2024

Join the UWF Kappa Delta sisters for an afternoon of games, friendship bracelets, tie-dyeing, hair tinseling, and water games! Girl Scouts will need to bring a plain white T-shirt to tie dye.

Finding Common Ground

Jacksonville Urban League

Young Professionals – Jacksonville

January 25, 2025

Find common ground by discovering shared interests and beliefs amidst differences, fostering understanding and collaboration, and bridging gaps to build meaningful connections or consensus. Learn about current events, and then be assisted in formulating either pro or con arguments mediated by the Jacksonville Urban League Young Professionals where the two sides will work towards finding common ground.

First Florida’s Cookie Business Badge Workshop

First Florida Credit Union – Orange Park

October 17, 2024

First Florida Credit Union – Tallahassee

November 13, 2024

Get ready for Cookie Season with First Florida Credit Union! Learn how to grow your cookie business while earning your My First Cookie Business badge (Daisies,) My Cookie Customers badge (Brownies,) or your My Cookie Team badge (Juniors.)

“My favorite thing about being a Girl Scout is going on fun adventureswith my troop like hiking and swimming” –Katie, Girl Scout Junior

First Florida’s Pay Your Way

First Florida Credit Union Tallahassee

October 2, 2024

First Florida Credit Union

Orange Park

October 16, 2024

Join First Florida Credit Union for a budgeting program. Engage in a group brainstorming session, map out your potential financial future, and participate in a budgeting seminar game while earning the Cadette My Dream Budget badge!

Flower Crowns with Jacksonville Flower Market

Jacksonville

January 25, 20245

Unlock your inner fairy/princess when you learn how to make your own crown out of fresh flowers! This hands on class with teach you how to cut, wrap, wire and tie flowers into a beautiful crown. Photo opps with other Girl Scouts will be available afterwards.

$0 per non-participating adult

In Your Winter Wonderland Era

Camp Kateri

December 6-8, 2024

$50 Girl

$50 Adult

Camp Kugelman

December 6-8, 2024

$50 Girl

$50 Adult

Celebrate the holiday season with Girl Scouts! Grab your family and friends and head to our Annual Winter Wonderland Camp at Camp Kateri or Camp Kugelman. You will not want to miss this amazing winter-themed weekend of fun!

Full Moon Paddle

TnT Hide-A-Way – Crawfordville

October 18, 2024 and January 12, 2025

$60 Girl

$58 Adult

Take in a panorama of colors of sunset as you paddle down the Wakulla River to St. Marks. This paddle is led by professional guides, which will allow you will take your time to observe the wildlife and beauty. Cost includes fun patch, kayak rental, guide, and shuttle.

Funny Girl The Musical

Tallahassee Theater – Tallahassee

November 10, 2024

Enjoy a live theatre musical of Funny Girl with your Girl Scout sisters, family, and friends. Embark on the remarkable journey of Fanny Brice, a trailblazing entertainer who defied expectations to become a beloved star of her era. Despite societal barriers and self-doubt, this spirited Jewish girl, deemed “not pretty,” rises to unparalleled fame with humor and chutzpah. Fanny Brice’s story is a timeless testament to the power of perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit.

Gateway Camp Training

Camp Kugelman

March 7-9, 2025

This exciting day session will complete your GSGC Camp Training enabling you to guide girls on day, overnight, or multi-night outdoor experiences beyond the council properties, such as state parks, established campgrounds, or back-country camping. Any registered volunteers within a troop may be designated as the Troop Outdoor Coordinator and complete this training.

Gear Up for Girls: Automotive Engineering with Mercedes Benz

Mercedes Benz – Jacksonville

November 7, 2024

“I love everything about Girl Scouts. My favorite memory so far has been making s’mores at Girl Scout Camp.” –Emery, Girl Scout Brownie

Immerse yourself in the world of car design, engineering, and manufacturing through hands-on activities and an expert-led workshop with Mercedes Benz! Explore the intricacies of vehicle mechanics, from initial concept sketches to final assembly, gaining valuable skills in problem-solving and innovation. This program fosters confidence and creativity, empowering you to envision and create your own automotive projects.

Girls in Aviation Gulf Coast

Naval Aviation Museum – NAS Pensacola

November 16, 2024

Explore the world of aviation at the National Naval Aviation Museum! The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation together with the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola are excited to present Girls in Aviation Day Gulf Coast! Join us for a fun-filled flight-themed day with activities for all ages. Stop by the Girl Scout table to participate in the Fling Flyer activity!

$7 Girl

$7 Adult

$16 Girl $25 Adult

$25 Girl

$25 Adult

$10 Girl $1 Adult

Girls in Aviation at JIA

Jacksonville International Airport – Jacksonville

November 16, 2024

Explore the world of aviation at Jacksonville International Airport! Join us for an exciting airport tour and meet a woman pilot who will share her inspiring journey and career insights, empowering you to aim high and achieve your dreams in aviation and beyond. $5

Girl Scout Day at the Zoo

Gulf Breeze Zoo – Gulf Breeze

May 24, 2025

Girl Scout Day with UF Volleyball

O’Connell Center – Gainesville

November 10, 2024

Join us as we cheer on the Gator Volleyball Team as they take on the University of Alabama! Wear your Girl Scout gear and cheer the team on to victory!

Girl Scout Day with UWF Football

PenAir Field UWF Campus – Pensacola

September 21, 2024

Come celebrate the wild side of Girl Scouts at the Gulf Breeze Zoo! Discover the wonders of nature while enjoying 50 acres of one-of-a-kind learning adventures, unique hands-on feeding experiences and more.

Join us as we turn PenAir Field green for Girl Scout Day with UWF Football! Cheer on the UWF Argonauts as they take on the West Alabama Tigers and create lasting memories!

$15 for non-Girl Scout youth

Girl Scout Day with UWF Volleyball

UWF Field House – Pensacola

November 1, 2024

Join us as we turn UWF Field House green for Girl Scout Day with UWF Volleyball! Cheer on the UWF Argonauts as they take on the Alabama Chargers and create lasting memories with your troop in the fun and exciting atmosphere of the UWF Field House.

Girl

Adult

$17 Girl $23 Adult

$15 Girl $15 Adult

$3 Girl

$3 Adult

Girl Scout Health Explorers

UF Health – Jacksonville

February 1, 2025

Do you have an interest in pursuing a career in medicine? If so, this program is for you! Girl Scouts will join UF Health and experience different healthcare careers through a hands-on program that includes hands only CPR and Stop the Bleed.

Give Springs a Break

Florida Springs Institute – Fort White May 17-18, 2025

Join the Florida Springs Institute for an immersive weekend of fun and adventure while learning about the wonders of the springs. Meet and learn from the scientists who study our springs, the cave divers who explore them, and the artists who capture their beauty! Enjoy exploring nearby springs and camping near Ichetucknee Springs State Park!

Goat Day and Pioneer Day

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement – Blountstown

October 19, 2024

Goats, goats, and more goats! Goat Day, one of the largest arts & craft festivals across the panhandle, features over 100 vendors and goat shows! This event, hosted by Panhandle Pioneer Settlement’s Pioneer Day Arts, supports the Blountstown Rotary Club and proceeds fund local college scholarships.

Home Scientist

NERD Lab – Niceville

October 5, 2024

$23 Girl $0 Adult

Examine the science found in everyday objects with NERD Lab! Explore kitchen chemistry, static electricity, density, bubble science, and much more.

I Built That! With Women in Construction

Women in Construction – Tallahassee March 2, 2025

“I love being able to watch the girls grow each year within Girl Scouts. I loved being a Girl Scout growing up and my mom was a leader and now I get to experience it with my own daughter.” –Mallory, Girl Scout Leader

Meet with members of the National Association of Women in Construction - Tallahassee Chapter, gain industry knowledge, participate in a safety briefing, and then choose to build a PLINKO Board or a Tic Tac Toe Table!

Inside Government

Gainesville April 28, 2025

Explore the many aspects of government, decide what being an active citizen means to you, and learn about laws, the different branches of government, and how to get involved! Decide what issues and laws are important to you and create posters that represent your potential campaign and campaign values. Emphasis will be placed on student government (including middle school, high school, and college,) and Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to ask current and former school government officers/ leaders questions.

Invader Investigators Wanted

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area

Flagler Beach

October 12, 2024

$5 Vehicle

Put on your investigator hat as you train to become a detective and learn to hunt out suspected invasive plants. After becoming a Florida Plant Investigator (FPI), seek out and remove these harmful invaders to create and preserve healthy environments for people and wildlife. This program will include a half mile hike.

Lifeguard Training

Camp Kateri

April 4-6, 2025 and April 11-13, 2025

$125 Girl

Adult

Gain the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies, and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. This course takes two weekends to complete April 4-6 and April 11-13.

Manatee Mates

Manatee Springs State Park – Chiefland

January 4, 2025

$5 Girl

$5 Adult

Join Alachua County Environmental Protection Department, Florida Springs Institute, and other partners as they host a fun and informative morning at the springs! Learn about manatees, springs ecology, and how to contribute to their protection through citizen science! Activities will satisfy some requirements towards the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey.

Manatee Observation Tour

TnT Hide-A-Way – Crawfordville

December 22, 2024

$60 Girl $58 Adult

Paddle the Wakulla River to observe the manatees and wildlife. This paddle is led by professional guides and is 3 miles long. Cost includes, fun patch, kayak rental, guide, and shuttle.

Marine Biologist for a Day

St. Augustine Aquarium

St. Augustine

September 21, 2024 and May 3, 2025

$40 Girl

$40 Adult

Go behind the scenes with a Marine Biologist, and see what it’s like to walk in their shoes (or flippers!) Tour the aquarium and learn how they take care of the animals, the equipment they use, and how they maintain the aquarium’s water quality. All gear is provided for your adventure, but participants need to bring a bathing suit and a towel. Adults have the option to join in the adventure or just observe. This program includes an aquarium tour. $10 per non-participating adults.

Attend any program on your own, with another Girl Scout, or as a troop!

$125

Cookie Rally

January 18, 2025

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and Emerald Coast Zoo

Go Wild for cookies as we embrace possibility and unbox the future! Let’s kickoff cookie season at the zoo. Girls will have the opportunity to engage in all things cookie, participate in cookie themed activities and explore the zoo with their Girl Scout sisters.

Peanut Butter

Me & My Guy Valentines Dance

Camp Kugelman

February 15, 2025

$15 Girl

Share a fun evening of dancing, dinner, and other activities with your guy! (father, grandpa, uncle, brother, or other male family member 18 years or older) Overnight option available for an additional fee of $5.00 per person includes a movie night with popcorn after the dance and a continental “to go” breakfast on Sunday morning. Adult chaperones will be housed separately from girl participants. There will be photos available for purchase that will be mailed to you after the event.

Moonlit Mall Madness

Orange Park Mall – Orange Park

May 3-4, 2025

$50 Girl

Join us for a get together like none other as we take over the Orange Park Mall for the night! You won’t want to miss this overnight lock-in! Moonlit Mall Madness will include a fun themed evening of shopping, games, dance parties, crafts, STEM experiments and very little sleep!

Money Decisions with Bank of America

Bank of America – Jacksonville

September 21, 2024 and March 15, 2025

$5 Girl

Engage in an empowering experience designed to cultivate leadership skills and financial acumen with Bank of America. Learn how to make informed decisions that align with personal goals and develop practical money management skills to navigate your financial futures with resilience and purpose.

My Cookie Venture with Navy Federal

Navy Federal Credit Union

Fleming Island November 2, 2024

Explore budgeting, goal setting, and customer service, while gaining practical experience in managing money and setting sales targets with Navy Federal! Earn your My Cookie Venture badge while learning entrepreneurship and building confidence.

My Financial Planner with Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union

Fleming Island March 8, 2025 and May 10, 2025

Embark on a journey of financial literacy and empowerment. Learn essential skills like budgeting, saving, and smart spending habits through interactive workshops and practical activities. With guidance from Navy Federal experts, you will gain confidence in managing your finances, setting a foundation for lifelong financial independence and success!

My Money Habits with Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union

Fleming Island April 12, 2025

$5 Girl

Learn the art of financial mastery, navigate practical challenges to spending, and form healthy money habits with Navy Federal experts! This transformative experience not only builds financial acumen but also instills confidence and independence, empowering you to take charge of your financial journeys.

Girl Scout Day at the Capitol

March 11, 2025

Florida State Capitol – Tallahassee

Join your sister Girl Scouts from around the state and turn Tallahassee green for Girl Scout Day at the Capitol! You will take part in a pinning ceremony of legislators, hear from inspiring female leaders, earn your Democracy badge, observe session from the gallery, tour the capitol, and showcase what Girl Scouts is all about! Older Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to learn about advocacy and legislation and take action by meeting with your legislator to discuss the issues important to you.

National Women in Sports Game Day with UWF Women’s Basketball

UWF Campus – Pensacola

February 1, 2025

Celebrate National Women in Sports Day in true Girl Scout style! Come in your uniform or Troop shirt, and let’s celebrate women in sports together with UWF!

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet

Florida Theatre – Jacksonville

December 26, 2024

Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family.

OK to Talk with NAMI

Jacksonville

November 9, 2024

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are joining forces to support Girl Scouts’ overall mental well-being. Learn the tools to destigmatize youth mental health and practice how to be a friend and help seeker in NAMI JAX’s patch program, NAMI OK to Talk.

Spring Volunteer Conference

April 4-5, 2025

OTEX Weekend

April 25-27, 2025

OTEX Camp Training

Camp Kateri

$70 Girl

$70 Adult

This exciting overnight session will compete your GSGC Camp Training enabling you to guide girls on day, overnight, or multi-night outdoor experiences beyond the council properties, such as at state parks, established campgrounds, or back-country camping. Any registered volunteers within a troop may be designated as the Troop Outdoor Coordinator and complete this training.

OTEX Kayak Instructor

Camp Kateri

$70 Adult

The Outdoor Training Extravaganza is an annual weekend for volunteers and older Girl Scouts with the mission of all participants receiving training in an outdoor skill. Participants will grow in knowledge, skill and confidence to enhance Girl Scouts’ outdoor experiences. Kayaking — Explore McCarthy Lake and learn the basics of recreational flat water kayak paddling including strokes, games, group safety and rescue skills.

Paddle Sport Facilitator

Camp Kateri

$90 Girl

OTEX Canoe Instructor

Camp Kateri

$70 Girl

The Outdoor Training Extravaganza is an annual weekend for volunteers and older Girl Scouts with the mission of all participants receiving training in an outdoor skill. Participants will grow in knowledge, skill and confidence to enhance Girl Scouts’ outdoor experiences. Canoeing — Learn the basics of recreational canoe paddling including strokes, games, group safety and rescue skills.

OTEX Sailing Instructor

Camp Kateri

Adult

The Outdoor Training Extravaganza is an annual weekend for volunteers and older Girl Scouts with the mission of all participants receiving training in an outdoor skill. Participants will grow in knowledge, skill and confidence to enhance Girl Scouts’ outdoor experiences. Sailing — You will be able to facilitate exciting sailing activities with your girls on the water at Camp Kateri.

This certification builds on the same skills taught to Gateway Council Kayak Instructor’s but provides a Nationally recognized certification listed in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Adult Volunteers certified as PSFs can take girls (B, J, C, S, A) kayaking on flat, calm, lakes near shore. Program Fees: $90/Girl Scout, $90/adult (50.00 paid to GSGC and 40.00 paid to ACA for membership fees)

$70 Adult

$70

$90 Adult

Our Springs: A Habitat for Many Creatures

Florida Springs Institue – High Springs

October 19, 2024

$8 Girl

Join us at the Florida Springs Welcome Center for an exciting exploration of our unique Florida springs habitat and the fascinating creatures that call them home!

Outdoor Skills Day

Camp Kateri – November 22-24, 2024

Camp Kugelman – December 13-15, 2024

Camp Kateri – February 1, 2025

$15 Girl $15 Adult

Gain a sense of empowerment in the outdoors, learn to use natural resources wisely and respect wildlife, and become a lifelong steward of the land and our natural resources. This session will focus on all the traditional things we love so much about camp! Don’t forget to bring your bag lunch so you can relax while having a picnic under one of the many shade trees by the lakes.

Pitch Day with Bank of America

Bank of America – Jacksonville

November 9, 2024 and May 17, 2025

$5 Girl

Explore the ins and outs of your very first cookie business with the LEAD Women of Bank of America! Discover more about Girl Scout Cookies, practice your pitch, and create decorations to bling your booth- all in time for Cookie Season.

“My favorite part about being a Girl Scout is that I’m always learning new things and I get to play games with my troop!” –Arec, Girl Scout Daisy

Plaid Tidings: Holiday Edition

Tallahassee Theater – Tallahassee

December 21, 2024

$16 Girl $25 Adult

Enjoy this joyous holiday sequel to the beloved Broadway sensation ‘Forever Plaid” with “Plaid Tidings.” Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky return to Earth for an unexpected encore, unsure of their purpose until a heavenly call from Rosemary Clooney reveals their mission: to bring harmony to a world in need.

Program Aide Training

Camp Kugelman

January 24-26, 2025 and March 28-30, 2025

Girl $30 Adult

Explore leadership through participation in hands-on activities, skill building, and reflection! Attend the complete weekend, which is includes overnight camping from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. All food, lodging and materials are included in the event registration cost.

$45

Marketing on the Move

Join us at a Marketing on the Move meet-up near you for the opportunity to be featured in Gateway Council Marketing! Meet up with your fellow Girl Scouts, make new friends, have fun, and share your Girl Scout story with us!

Marketing on the Move meet ups are open to all Girl Scouts, leaders/ volunteers, and caregivers. The photos and/or videos captured will be used in future marketing campaigns and council-wide materials, including our website, flyers, social media, and more. Each attendee will receive a Marketing on the Move patch and have the chance to be featured in future council materials (like this guide!)

Public Speaking

The Hippodrome Theater – Gainesville

October 19 and December 21, 2014

January 18, March 15, and May 17, 2025

$7 Girl

$0Adult

Discover the power of effective communication, build confidence in expressing ideas, and develop essential leadership skills in a supportive and fun environment. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this Toastmasters program promises to unlock your potential and unleash your voice!

Remote & Wilderness First Aid Camp Kateri

December 13-15, 2024

Learn advanced first aid skills for emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. This course is designed for Girl Scouts, Girl Scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments. Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old and a hold current adult CPR/AED certification.

Road Map to Her Future Series

Road Map to Her Future: College Knowledge

Gulf Coast State College – Panama City

October 14, 2024

$10 Girl

$5 Adult

Take a tour of Gulf Coast State College and learn about student government and other student organizations in this full day informative and interactive event. Ambassadors will complete the necessary steps to earn their College Knowledge badge. Lunch is included.

Road Map to Her Future: Operation Fight Life a Girl

Seminole Airmen Boosters – Tallahassee

October 12, 2024

Learn about the different branches of the military, their associated ROTC programs, and military career opportunities from ROTC cadets and cadre, while getting hands-on exposure to some of the different training activities that ROTC cadets undergo.

Road Map to Her Future: Women in Construction

Women in Construction – Tallahassee October 20, 2024

$10 Girl $10 Adult

Celebrate Careers in Construction Month by joining the Tallahassee National Association of Women in Construction for a meet & greet and Q&A session. Look inside the world of construction, learn to read blueprints, participate in some real construction hands-on activities, and more!

Road Map to Her Future: The Trucking Industry

TSC Campus – Tallahassee

September 21, 2024

$5 Girl $2 Adult

Celebrate National Truck Driving Week by learning about the many exciting career opportunities in the trucking industry with TSC’s Division of Workforce Development “Trucks are for Girls.”

Shining Bright: Unveiling the Path to the Gold Award

Virtual – Zoom

February 12, 2025

Gain essential tools to develop your project plan and learn about key components like selecting a project adviser, active leadership, and sustainability. This Highest Awards training is a must for anyone aiming for the Girl Scout Gold Award. Don’t miss this chance to refine your ideas and kickstart your journey towards making a significant impact. Bring your thinking cap and join us for an empowering session!

$0 Girl $0 Adult

2024 Gold Award recipients

Gold Award Scholarship recipient Kristen

Saltmarsh Seining

GTM Reserve – Ponte Vedra

March 14, 2025

Learn how GTM Reserve conducts water quality experiments! Use state-of-the-art water quality and weather parameter collection technology to determine how environmental factors impact biodiversity in the estuary. Then, seine the saltmarsh and identify organisms found in the estuary!

Savvy Saver with Navy Federal

Navy Federal Credit Union – Fleming Island

October 5, 2024

Embark on a journey of essential money management skills and empowerment! Learn the importance of saving, budgeting, and making smart financial decisions with Navy Federal.

She & Me SPAtacular Campout

Camp Kugelman

May 9-10, 2024

Join us for our 4th annual She & Me Campout! This special spa-themed retreat offers quality time for both of you. Our spa-cial schedule is relaxed, but offers plenty of activities to keep you and your girl entertained and connected! Whether your girl is 5 or 25, they’re never too young or too old to spend quality time and make memories with you!

Soaring Towards Silver: Unveiling the Path to the Silver Award

Virtual – Zoom

January 8, 2025

“My Girl Scout experience has been really amazing! I’ve done all this cool stuff that I wouldn’t have done if I wasn’t a Girl Scout. Like going to camps, doing archery, coding, and even some art activities.” – Katie, Girl Scout Junior

Gain essential tools to develop your project plan and learn about key components like active leadership, and sustainability. This Highest Awards training is a must for anyone aiming for the Girl Scout Silver Award. Don’t miss this chance to refine your ideas and kickstart your journey towards making a significant impact. Bring your thinking cap and join us for an empowering session!

$50 Girl

$50 Adult

STEM Day Camp

For Juniors and Cadettes

Jacksonville

June 17 – 20, 2025

Pensacola

June 24 – 27, 2025

Juniors and Cadettes are invited to join us for an exciting in-person day camp of interactive STEM experiences led by real world professionals! Each day, we’ll meet a different expert in the STEM field and learn all about their career and field. By the end of the week, you’ll have explored the full spectrum of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and be ready to take the STEM world by storm!

Soaring for STEM with iFLY

iFLY Jax – Jacksonville

January 24, 2025

Come explore STEM at Jacksonville’s premiere indoor skydiving facility! Enjoy an interactive STEM presentation delivered by an iFLY STEM Educator that includes a physics demo in the wind tunnel! Then, gear up for your own chance to fly in the vertical wind tunnel for 2 one minute fly sessions (with highly trained and certified instructor.) For an additional $15, the instructor will take you on a high flight.

Sow What? Journey in a Day

Tallahassee Museum – Tallahassee

January 25, 2025

Learn about healthy food, where it comes from, and make your own healthy snack! Earn your “Sow What?” Journey badge set as you learn about the Museum Garden. Lunch is not provided, and adults must remain on premises with girls as staff does not stay with the girls during the lunch break.

Spanish Florida Tour

Historic Pensacola Village – Pensacola October 12, 2024

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning more about the Spanish Period in Pensacola! Join us as we tour the (living history museum) Pensacola Historic Village, the Lavalle House, Old Christ Church, and the Pensacola Museum of History!

Spring Fling with the Jacksonville Icemen

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena March 16, 2025

Join us for our Spring Fling with the Jacksonville Icemen! Watch the Icemen take on the Florida Everblades in an arena full of Girl Scout green! Bring your troop, your family and friends for a night full of Girl Scout fun! Prior to the game, we will have a Spring Fling festival with treats, games and fun interactive activities!

In Your Camp Era

Summer Camp 2025

Week 1: June 15-20, 2025

Week 2: June 22-27, 2025

Week 3: June 29-July 1, 2025

Half Week: July 1-3

Week 4: July 6-11, 2025

Week 5: July 13-18, 2025

Week 1: July 13-18, 2025

Half Week: July 13-18

Week 2: July 20-25, 2025

Week 3: July 27-August 1, 2025

Registration opens January 1, 2025

Camp Kateri Camp Kugelman

Spring into Science: Discover Florida Springs Through Citizen Science

Florida Springs Institute – High Springs

February 2, 2025

Discover the wonders beneath the surface at the Florida Springs Welcome Center! Dive into the fascinating world of citizen science with the Florida Springs Institute and their citizen science program, SpringsWatch. Learn how to collect data, make observations, and experience being a scientist firsthand!

Swimming with Mermaids

St. Augustine Aquarium – St. Augustine

September 21, 2024 and May 3, 2025

$40 Girl

Adult

Snorkel with mermaids amongst 200 colorful reef fish and stingrays, as they give you a guided tour of the marine life in the Florida Reef Habitat. All gear is provided for your adventure, but participants need to bring a bathing suit and a towel. Adults may join in on the adventure or observe. This program includes an aquarium tour. $10 per non-participating adult

Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Program

BRACE – Pensacola

October 5, October 12, and October 19, 2024

$10 Girl

CERT, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is a national program of volunteers trained in disaster preparedness and emergency response. The Teen CERT training teaches you about the potential disaster that could affect your area and how to safely and responsibily respond to them. You will receive a backpack containing a safety vest, helmet, gloves, protective eyewear, and a mini first-aid kit. You are required to attend all 3 Saturdays to complete the training which concludes with a mock disaster event.

Tough Guy Cookie’s Food Truck Adventure: Empowering Girls in Business!

Tough Guy Cookies & Sweets

Orange Park

October 12, October 26, November 16, and December 14, 2024

$20 Girl

Tough Guy Cookie’s Food Truck Adventure is a mobile journey of empowerment and entrepreneurship. The food truck serves up not only delicious treats but also invaluable lessons in business management, marketing, and customer service! It’s a flavorful blend of culinary creativity and business acumen, showing that withdetermination and guidance, anyone can turn their passion into a thriving enterprise.

$8 Girl $1 Adult

$5 Adult

Tough Guy Cookies’ STEM Sweets Baking Fun

Tough Guy Cookies & Sweets – Orange Park October 5, October 19, and November 9, 2024

$20 Girl

$5 Adult

Learn about STEM in baking with Tough Guy Cookies, and transform measuring and mixing into a scientific adventure! Learn the chemistry of ingredients like flour and butter and participate in hands-on experiments. STEM isn’t just in the lab—it’s in every batch of perfectly baked cookies

Triple Badge Cybersecurity Workshop

Kids Can Code Jax – Virtual November 20, 2024 and April 23, 2025

$30 Girl

Earn the 3 Cybersecurity badges the Kids Can Code way! You should use 2 devices (a laptop/desktop for website work and a mobile device for Zoom) to participate in interactive cybersecurity activities.

Triple Badge Cybersecurity Workshop

Kids Can Code Jax – Virtual October 23, 2024 and March 26, 2025

$30 Girl

Triple Badge Coding for Good Workshop

Kids Can Code Jax – Virtual October 9, 2024 and March 12, 2025

$30 Girl

Learn with Kids Can Code! Earn three badges using the CodeSpark platform while you learn how to write and manipulate Blockly, a block-based coding language. Practice coding in a fun and laid-back learning environment that will allow you the ability to explore and expand on your coding capabilities! You should use 2 devices (a laptop/desktop for website work & a mobile device for Zoom) to participate in interactive coding activities.

Triple Badge Coding for Good Workshop

Kids Can Code Jax – Virtual November 6, 2024 and April 9, 2025

$30 Girl

Learn with Kids Can Code! Earn three badges writing JavaScript code using the VidCode platform. Practice coding in a fun and laid-back learning environment that will allow the ability to explore and expand on coding capabilities! You should use 2 devices (a laptop/desktop for website work & a mobile device for Zoom) to participate in interactive coding activities.

Tree to Tree Adventure Day

Tallahassee Museum – Tallahassee

November 9, 2024 and April 12, 2025

$25/$45 Girl

$25/Girls under 54”, $45/Girls over 54”

Enjoy tree to tree adventures with all your Girl Scout sisters. Enjoy tree to tree ziplining in the morning and then explore the museum in the afternoon. Participants under 54” will participate in the “treemendous” adventure and Participants over 54” will participate in the “tree top crossing” adventure. $5 per non-participating adult.

Turtle Tour

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area –Flagler Beach

January 11, 2025

$5 Vehicle

Explore the world of Florida’s most common sea turtles through a hands-on program filled with activity stations. This program will be held outdoors in a covered pavilion.

Volunteer at NAMIWalks

NAMI – Jacksonville October 19, 2024

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Join in building awareness for mental well-being by volunteering during the NAMIWalks Jacksonville!

Volunteer with the Jacksonville Humane Society

Humane Society – Jacksonville

January 29, 2025

Girl

Adult

Join our partners at the Jacksonville Humane Society for a day of volunteering! Volunteering at JHS is a rewarding experience that allows you to contribute your time to help ensure every animal receives the care and attention they deserve while awaiting their forever homes.

Wacissa River Paddle

TnT Hide-A-Way – Crawfordville

April 6, 2025

Girl

Paddle the beautiful spring fed Wacissa River! This 2.5-hour paddling adventure takes you to the spring and back while you enjoy the primitive beauty, abundant wildlife, and crystal-clear springs. Cost includes fun patch, kayak rental, guide, and shuttle.

Welcome to the Jungle!

Mystic Jungle – Live Oak October 13, 2024

Girl

Come tour Mystic Jungle, home to many endangered and exotic species! You’ll get the chance to meet lions, tigers, leopards, bobcats –all at a safe distance.

Wildlife Refuge Tour

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge – Navarre

October 26, 2024

$12 Girl

$9 Adult

Enjoy a tour at Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge! An educator will lead you through a tour of their ambassadors and share with you their species information, backstories, and how they connect to bigger picture ideas such as conservation, coexistence, biodiversity, keystone species, native vs. invasive species, and more! Daisies will earn their Animal Observer badge while Brownies and Juniors will earn a fun patch.

Wildlife Helpers

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens – Jacksonville October 13, 2024, January 26, 2025

$28 Girl

$25 Adult

Explore the connection between humans and animals at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Engage in hands-on activities led by experienced education staff and get a chance to encounter one of their ambassador animals! Zoo admission is not included and should be purchased before your arrival if you wish to enter the zoo on your own after the workshop.

Wildlife Wonders

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens – Jacksonville October 13, 2024, January 26, 2025

$28 Girl

Get ready for a wild adventure at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Girl Scouts will be led through hands on activities by one of their experienced education staff and will get a chance to encounter one of their ambassador animals! Zoo admission is not included and should be purchased before your arrival if you wish to enter the Zoo on your own after the workshop. $25 Adult

Wild for Wildflowers

Fernandina Beach Little House March 8, 2025

$5 Girl

Explore the importance of wildflowers for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, learn how pollination works between plants and animals, discover some common Florida wildflowers, and plant seeds to nurture and promote nature’s beauty and development.

Wizards & Muggles; She & Me Campout

Camp Kugelman

April 25-27, 2025

$75 Girl

$25 Adult

Enter the hallowed halls of Hogwarts! Every wizard must present their acceptance letter upon arrival. All wizards will then be sorted into your house and earn (or lose) points for your house throughout your stay at Hogwarts. Explore potions, play a real game of Quidditch, answer trivia to help your house earn points, play wizards jeopardy, and even have the chance to visit the Honey Dukes Store to purchase some wizarding swag and goodies!

Wonders of Water Overnight Journey

Tallahassee Museum - Tallahassee March 22-23, 2025

$60 Girl

$27 Adult

“My favorite thing about being a Girl Scout leader is getting to explore the world through the girls’ eyes.” – Mercedes, Girl Scout Leader

Learn about the properties of water, the water cycle, and the importance of water for humans and animals during this overnight journey. Wake up at the museum and teach guests what you learned the next morning! Cost includes dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning.

Wonders of Water on the St. John’s River

MOSH – Jacksonville

April 12, 2025

$33 Girl

Become a hydrologist for a day as you join the MOSH team to explore water! With the St. John’s River as our backdrop, we will look at how to tackle water pollution and connect with the water systems around us.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Virtual – Zoom

October 12, 2024, February 5, and May 3, 2025

$0 Girl

Learn the common mental health challenges for youth, typical adolescent development, and a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Thank You

Ways to Thank Your Leader Year-round

Girl Scout leaders are instrumental in the lives of our Girl Scouts. They instill courage, confidence and character; and guide our girls as they discover their strengths, learn new skills, and develop the values that will help them become tomorrow’s leaders. Their dedication and passion inspire girls to reach their full potential, making a lasting impact on their lives and the communities they serve.

To show appreciation for all that they do, let’s recognize our leaders in meaningful ways throughout the year- not just during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April.

Simple gestures like writing a heartfelt thank you note, creating a small handmade gift, offering to help before, during, or after meetings, or sharing a favorite memory or compliment, are all simple yet thoughtful ways to express our gratitude. These acts of kindness remind our leaders how much they are valued and appreciated for the positive difference they make every day.

Dear [_______________________________],

I want to say a big thank you for all the amazing things you do for us Girl Scouts!

My favorite part of Girl Scouts is [____________________________]. It’s something I always look forward to because it makes me feel [_____________________________].

One of my best memories with you is when we [___________________________]. It was so special because [_______________________]. I’ll never forget how [______________________] it was and how it made me feel [_________________________].

To me, Girl Scouts means [________________________]. It’s a place where I can [________________________] and feel [_________________________]. Thank you for making every moment so fun, exciting, and full of [___________________________]. You’re the best, and I’m so lucky to have you as my leader/volunteer!

Thank you, [______________________________]

Look for More Programs Coming Soon!

Programs are added to the calendar throughout the year! Be sure to visit our events page to see the latest programs added in your area!

More programs to come from these exciting partners:

• Broadway in Jacksonville: FSCJ Artist Series

- Mamma Mia! January 2025

- Peter Pan: February 2025

- Les Misérables: April 2025

• Blue Wahoos – Pensacola

• Mayo Clinic – Jacksonville

• CSX – Jacksonville

• Keep Pensacola Beautiful – Pensacola

• North Florida Wildlife Center – Lamont

• The Brumos Collection – Jacksonville

• Spotlight and Stars – Panama City

• Gulf Coast Air Show – Panama City Beach

• Fishbein Orthodontics – Pensacola

• Leon County EMS – Tallahassee

• Iron Horse Stables – Cantonment

• Rock Out Climbing Gym – Destin

• Women League of Voters – Tallahassee

• Escambia County Area Transit – Pensacola

• Navy Federal – Pensacola and many more!

Girl Scout of Gateway Council

7077 Bonneval Road, Suite 420 Jacksonville, FL 32216

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