Activities & Events

September

Gathering: Teddy Bear Picnic

Zoom Date: 9/20 Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 9/19 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a Making new friends is one of the foundations of Girl Scouts. Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal friend to this virtual meeting where we will enjoy picnic treats and games. Earn steps toward Daisy Zinni petal, Brownie Making Friends, or Junior Social Butterfly badge (not provided).

Adventure: Starwoods

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 9/24 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grade: 2–12 Registration Deadline: 9/19 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $35 Adult Cost: n/a [ad-ven-cher] noun: an exciting or very unusual experience; verb: to take the chance; dare. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone? Every Adventure program is a different combination of experiences that allows Girl Scouts to progress from newbie to master in the high adventure activities available at Camp Starwoods. Will we tackle the 45-foot climbing tower, aim for a bullseye at the target range, sail across the 900-foot zip line, or glide through the water on our kayaks? Whichever combination we choose; it's guaranteed to be exciting! Fun patch provided.

October

Junior Troop Campout: Part 1

Lakeside Campground 401 East 8th Street, Ellis Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 10/1 at 8 a.m. to 10/2 at noon Grade: 4-5 Registration Deadline: 9/19 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $30Adult Cost: $15 This 3 part campout is designed just for Junior level troops. Girl Scouts and their leaders will learn to set up camp, prepare meals on an open campfire, tie useful knots, practice whittling and knife safety, and be prepared to spend days in a primitive camp setting. Participation in part 1 is required to move onto part 2 & 3. Custom Patch provided at end of the 3 part series.

Mother Daughter Luau Camp: K–3

Camp Wood 1101 Camp Wood Rd, Elmdale Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 10/7 at 5:30 p.m. to 10/8 at noon Grade: K–3 Registration Deadline: 9/26 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: $25 Aloha, Girl Scouts, get ready to Luau. Come spend the night at beautiful Camp Wood in Elmdale, Kansas. You will learn how to hula, cast your line for that record-breaking fish, and sing traditional Girl Scout songs around the campfire. This a perfect opportunity to spend great mother-daughter time together. Fun patch provided.

Cardboard Arcade

Towne West Mall 4600 W. Kellogg Dr., Wichita Date: 10/8 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grade: 2–8 Registration Deadline: 9/26 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $35 Adult Cost: $10 Welcome to a world of design & engineering! Girl Scouts will get the opportunity to design their own arcade games and build workable models out of cardboard boxes and crazy supplies. Work your magic and design a pool table or skee ball alley. What about creating a plinko board or pinball machine? You can do that! Groups & teams of 3–8 will begin design and build in the morning to create your amazing Girl Scout Cardboard Arcade. Showcase and testing will happen late afternoon. Earn steps toward Brownie Inventor, Junior Product Designer, Cadette Entrepreneur, or Senior Game Visionary badge (not provided). Fun patch provided.

Winter Woodworking Fun

Blue Barn Studios 3832 E. Country Club Road, Salina Date: 10/8 Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 9/26 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $40 Adult Cost: $40 Get crafty and create a winter themed door hanger! Girl Scouts will design and paint a wooden door hanger that they can keep for their own or create as a gift for someone special.

Mother Daughter Luau Camp: 4–12

Camp Wood 1101 Camp Wood Rd, Elmdale Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 10/8 at 1 p.m. to 10/9 at 12:30 p.m. Grade: 4–12 Registration Deadline: 9/26 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: $25 Aloha, Girl Scouts, get ready to Luau. Come spend the night at beautiful Camp Wood in Elmdale, Kansas. You will learn how to hula, cast your line for that record-breaking fish, and sing traditional Girl Scout songs around the campfire. This a perfect opportunity to spend great mother-daughter time together. Fun patch provided.

Daisy Trail Adventure Workshop

Lakewood Discovery Center 250 Lakewood Drive, Salina Date: 10/11 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Grade: K–1 Registration Deadline: 9/26 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: Free Have fun with your fellow Daisy friends and go on an adventure at Lakewood Discovery Center! Enjoy some hiking games and learn about animals. Girl Scouts will need to wear closed-toe shoes and be dressed for the Kansas weather so they can learn about being prepared for the outdoors. Earn Trail Adventure badge (provided).

Gathering: Your Digital Footprint

Zoom Date: 10/11 Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 10/3 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a Technology can help us solve problems. We use devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets to help us learn. We also use them to have fun and to connect with other people. We'll explore our own digital footprints and brainstorm ways to make technology even better or more useful! Earn steps toward Digital Leadership patch (not provided).

S.W.A.P. Meet

Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita Date: 10/15 Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 10/3 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $15 Adult Cost: Free Girl Scout SWAP's are a tradition that has been around since the 1950s. They stand for “Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere.” Make a new SWAP to take home during the Meet and bring premade SWAP's to exchange with all your Girl Scout sisters. You will also get to make a mini banner to display your SWAP's on. This will be a come-and-go event. Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts will complete some of the requirements towards Girl Scout Way. Fun patch provided.

Halloween Art Session at Posie's Palette

Rebecca Jane's 115 N. Santa Fe, Salina Date: 10/19 Time: 4 – 5:15 p.m. Grade: K–3 Registration Deadline: 10/3 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: n/a Have you ever wanted to do an art class? Come join fellow Girl Scouts for a Halloween-themed art class as we create some art using recycled materials. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and let your creative spooky juices flow.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthday & Fall Festival

Salt City Cowboy Church 810 N. Main, South Hutchinson Date: 10/21 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 10/10 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: Free Happy Birthday Juliette Gordon Low! Come celebrate JGL’s birthday with our Fall Festival. Wear a costume or your favorite Girl Scout gear. We will make a SWAP to take home, and you can bring premade SWAP's to trade with new friends. We will have a Spooktacular Halloween snack. Come for trivia, treats and tons of fun with all our Girl Scout friends. Fun patch provided.

Haunted Stroll: Pumpkin Squad

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater Date: 10/22 Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Grade: 7–12 Registration Deadline: 9/26 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $5 Adult Cost: $5 Be a member of the Pumpkin Squad for the daytime, younger Girl Scout version of Haunted Stroll. Come to the Pumpkin Squad planning meeting on 9/27 virtually to brainstorm your fairytale activity or scene. Then, work the actual event on October 22 at Starwoods to set up your area and entertain the participants. Pumpkin Squad may purchase the Haunted Stroll t-shirt. Lunch will be provided after the event.

Haunted Stroll: Fairytale Trail

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater Date: 10/22 Time: 10 a.m. – noon Grade: K–5 Registration Deadline: 10/10 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: $10 Stroll from cabin to cabin to experience crafts, story-telling, and light-hearted interactive Halloween scenes in this daytime, family-friendly event. Candy, pumpkins, and autumn amusement await. Costumes encouraged! Pre-registration is required for this event; there is no at-the-door pricing. Fun patch provided.

Haunted Stroll: Green Teens

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater Date: 10/22 Time: 1 – 11:30 p.m. Grade: 9–12 Registration Deadline: 9/12 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $5 Adult Cost: n/a Become a Green Teen for the annual Haunted Stroll. First, meet with council staff virtually on 8/31 and 9/12 to make decisions about this year's theme, artwork, route, and other event details. Next show leadership at the Spookmaster meeting on 10/4 and prepare decor on 10/10, both at Starwoods. Finally, work the actual event on October 22 at Starwoods, working behind the scenes so all event logistics run smoothly. Green Teens may purchase the Haunted Stroll t-shirt or hoodie. Dinner will be provided on the event date and you may choose to stay overnight with an adult chaperone after the event.

Haunted Stroll: Spookmasters

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater Date: 10/22 Time: 1 – 11:30 p.m. Grade: 7–12 Registration Deadline: 9/26 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $5 Adult Cost: $5 Become a Spookmaster for the annual Haunted Stroll. Come to the Spookmaster planning meeting on 10/4 at Starwoods to brainstorm your scare scene. Then, work the actual event on October 22 at Starwoods to set up your scare scene and entertain the participants. Spookmasters may purchase the Haunted Stroll t-shirt. Dinner will be provided on the event date and you may choose to stay overnight with an adult chaperone after the event.

Haunted Stroll: Boo Bash Trail

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater Date: 10/22 Time: 7 – 10 p.m. Grade: 4–12 Registration Deadline: 10/17 Program Type: Public Event Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: $10 Venture through Starwoods on the thrilling Boo Bash Trail where you'll encounter monsters and ghouls of all kinds, artfully decorated scare scenes, and frightening special effects; all created by Girl Scout Spookmasters! Snacks, hot drinks, and haunted amusement await your family. Recommended for 4th grade and up; it's seriously spooky. Costumes encouraged! Register by 10/17 for $10 or bring $15 cash to the door. Fun patch provided.

November

Festival of Giving

Various Locations Date: 11/5–11/13 Time: varies Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 11/7 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: Free Girl Scouts, this is your chance to give back during this annual, council-wide community service opportunity. Each Service Unit across Kansas will vote on organizations to support and then organize a donation day. Participants will fill wish lists, learn about the need in our communities, and show the Heartland what Girl Scout generosity looks like! All registered Girl Scout youth members will receive a patch, but we need everyone who is participating to register so we can track the impact that Girl Scouts make across Kansas. Fun patch provided.

Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania

Derby Plaza Theaters 1300 N. Nelson Drive, Derby Date: 10/28 Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 10/17 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Youth Cost: $5 Adult Cost: $5 Come as a troop or bring your family to celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's October 31 birthday by watching Hotel Transylvania. Concessions will be open to purchase your own treats. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and movie starts at 7:00 p.m.

He & Me Boots & Beauties Barn Dance

Holy Spirit Catholic Church 18218 US 54, Goddard Date: 11/5 Time: 6 – 8:30 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 10/24 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $15 Adult Cost: $15 Join us for an evening of boot scootin' fun, food and dancing. This country-themed night will have music provided by a DJ and a photographer will be on-site to capture fun moments from the night. Grab your boots and a partner as you won’t want to miss this event! Fun patch provided.

Gathering: Resilient. Ready. Strong.

Zoom Date: 11/8 Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 10/31 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a Life isn’t always easy, but dealing with tricky emotions doesn’t have to be so hard. Try activities from the Girl Scouts: Resilient. Ready. Strong. program to strengthen your mental wellness. Nobody can snap their fingers and make the world all sunshine and lollipops, but you can take steps to be ready when things get tough. Go get ‘em, Girl Scout! Earn steps toward Resilient. Ready. Strong. patch (not provided).

Junior Mechanical Engineering Badge Workshop

Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita Date: 11/12 Time: 9 a.m. – noon Grade: 4–5 Registration Deadline: 10/31 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $35 Adult Cost: n/a Junior Girl Scouts, join us as we learn about Mechanical Engineering. We will learn how to design and solve problems like engineers. You will build your own paddle boat, car, and crane during this workshop. Earn Paddle Boat Design, Balloon Car Design, and Crane Design badge (provided).

Brownie Hiker

Lakewood Discovery Center 250 Lakewood Drive, Salina Date: 11/8 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Grade: 2–3 Registration Deadline: 10/24 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: Free Get ready for a Brownie Hiking Adventure! Learn how to be prepared and hiking safety. Leave no trace and spy animals in nature. Enjoy a hiking snack. Girl Scouts should wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared for the weather. Earn Hiker badge (provided).

Twilight Traditions

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 11/12 Time: 3 – 9 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 10/31 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Youth Cost: $35 Adult Cost: $10 We bleed green! Join us for a celebration of sisterhood and Girl Scout traditions. Enjoy time with your favorite adult while you explore Starwoods as day turns to night. Wrap up a great evening by singing songs and roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Earn Girl Scout Way badge (provided).

Spin & Twirl Ice Skating

United Wireless Arena 4100 W. Comanche St., Dodge City Date: 11/12 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 11/7 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Youth Cost: $12 Adult Cost: $12 Spin, skate and twirl while gliding across the rink. Bundle up and bring your friends and family to join in the icy fun. Fun patch provided.

December

Cookie Camp: Claflin

Camp Aldrich 884 NE 110 Ave., Claflin Date: 12/3 at 1 p.m. to 12/4 at 10 a.m. Overnights: 1 Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 11/21 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $50 Adult Cost: $35 Cookie Camp is back! Girl Scouts across the council are invited to join at centrally-located Camp Claflin to meet this year's mascot, earn a cookie badge, and prepare to launch their cookie business for the 2023 season. Learn from business pros, practice your sales pitch, and craft some deliciously adorable booth supplies as we "Go Bright Ahead." Earn Daisy Cookie Goal Setter, Brownie Decision Maker, Junior Cookie Collaborator, Cadette Cookie Innovator, Senior Cookie Boss, or Ambassador Cookie Influencer badge (provided).

Paint Pouring Workshop

Salina Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 901 Beatrice, Salina Date: 12/3 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 11/21 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Youth Cost: $13 Adult Cost: $13 Any Girl Scout can be an artist! Join us for a paint pouring workshop where you choose your colors and make an 8x10 canvas. No experience required. Canvases will need to be picked up at a later date after drying. Arrangements can be made for pick up at the Salina Girl Scout office. Groups of up to 8 can sign up for a time at the top of every hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with each group lasting just under an hour. Fun patch provided.

Mystery STEM Badge

Lyon County State Bank Community Room 902 Merchant, Emporia Date: 12/10 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grade: 2–12 Registration Deadline: 12/5 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: n/a There is a mystery that needs to be solved: come and help solve it! Explore, develop, and sharpen your science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills through Girl Scouting. Come on an adventure, team up with others, and get busy with hands-on STEM activities. Take on some big challenges and solve the problems.

North Pole Express

Trinity Lutheran Church 1010 Fleming, Garden City Date: 12/10 Time: 10 a.m. – noon Grade: K–3 Registration Deadline: 11/28 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $5 Adult Cost: Free Pop in to the North Pole to enjoy a magical experience. Girl Scouts will have story time, make a craft, sip on cocoa, and snack on cookies. You will also have a chance to visit with Santa to tell him your holiday wish.

Christmas Candy Making

Trinity Lutheran Church 1010 Fleming, Garden City Date: 12/10 Time: 10 a.m. – noon Grade: 4–12 Registration Deadline: 11/28 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $25 Adult Cost: n/a Cozy up with some cocoa and your Girl Scout friends and learn how to make candy. Girl Scouts will make several different kinds of holiday candy and will be able to take home some of each type they make. Yum!

Gathering: There's "Snow" Place Like Home

Zoom Date: 12/13 Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 12/5 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a Snowflakes are unique in the fact that no matter how many billions of them fall from the sky, there will never be two of the same. Our homes are similar to snow in that our heritable differences, and multicultural DNA, are what make our families so extraordinary. Create a snow globe of a tradition or cultural belief your family shares. Then we’ll virtually meet to share our snow globes and unique families with everyone!

January 2023

Cookie Kickoff: Hutchinson

Salt City Cowboy Church 810 N. Main, South Hutchinson Date: 1/20 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 1/9 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: Free Let’s get ready for Cookie Season with SU80. Come test your cookie knowledge with some trivia games and work on your sales pitch for the best Cookie Season ever! We will make a SWAP to take home, and you can bring premade SWAP's to share with friends. Fun patch provided.

Gathering: "Soup"er Bowl

Zoom Date: 1/10 Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 1/2 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a Come cook with us, learn how to take simple ingredients and turn them into a savory soup. We'll also learn how you can make a positive impact on your local food donation pantries. Earn steps toward Daisy Rosie petal, Brownie Snacks, or Junior Simple Meals badge (not provided).

Brownie Potter Badge Workshop

Dodge City Community College 2501 N. 14th Ave. Fine Arts 220, Dodge City Date: 1/21 Time: 1 – 2:45 p.m. Grade: 2–12 Registration Deadline: 1/9 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: n/a Explore different types of clay and learn about its many uses. Then make a hanging plant planter. Projects will be fired in a kiln and can be picked up a week after the workshop. Earn steps toward Brownie Potter badge (not provided).

Democracy Badge Workshop

TBA Salina Area Date: 1/14 Time: 1 – 5 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 1/2 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $5 Adult Cost: Free Girl Scouts are teaming up with the League of Women Voters to help girls of all ages earn their Democracy badges. Learn about our government and election system so that you can make a change in your world. Fun, crafts, games, and snack provided. Earn Democracy badge (provided).

Junior Jeweler Workshop

Dodge City Community College 2501 N. 14th Ave. Fine Arts 220, Dodge City Date: 1/21 Time: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Grade: 4–12 Registration Deadline: 1/9 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: n/a Discover different ways to make jewelry by learning about different tools and how to use them safely. Hammer, stamp, texture and patina your own copper pendant and bracelet, while using and learning about metalsmithing and tools. Earn steps toward Junior Jeweler badge (not provided).

Camp Blizzard

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 1/28 at 10 a.m. to 1/29 at 10 a.m. Overnights: 1 Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 1/16 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $40 Adult Cost: $15 Bundle up for a Blizzard at Camp Starwoods! Let's have a snowball fight, make snow angels, and enjoy some snow-cream while warming up with hot cocoa by the fireplace. Snow, ice, or shine...this is sure to be a sleepover you don't want to miss! Earn steps toward Snow Adventure (not provided).

My Promise, My Faith Workshop: Session 1

Sharon Baptist Church 2221 S. Oliver, Wichita Date: 1/28 Time: 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. Grade: K–3 Registration Deadline: 1/16 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $20 Adult Cost: n/a All new activities and crafts have been created for this badge workshop to help Girl Scouts earn the My Promise, My Faith pin for their age level. Girl Scouts will visit different stations to work on activities and complete a group service project. Snack will be served and Girl Scouts will be presented with their pin at the end of the session. Earn My Promise, My Faith pin (provided).

Potato Derby

First Presbyterian Church 308 S. 8th St., South Door, Salina Date: 1/28 Time: 12:30 – 3 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 1/9 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Youth Cost: $15 Adult Cost: Free Potato Patato! We are changing things up this year and having our first ever potato derby. Come to the event and get your potato, wheels, and decorations. Design your car and may the best spud win in this amazing race. A snack will be served. Be prepared for some good belly laughs. Fun patch provided.

February

Valentine's Art at Posie's Palette

Rebecca Jane's 115 N. Santa Fe, Salina Date: 2/1 Time: 4 – 5:15 p.m. Grade: K–3 Registration Deadline: 1/16 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: n/a Love is in the air! Join your fellow Girl Scouts in a Valentine's Day-themed art class. Girl Scouts will repurpose materials to create their own work of art. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

My Promise, My Faith Workshop: Session 2

Sharon Baptist Church 2221 S. Oliver, Wichita Date: 1/28 Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Grade: 4–12 Registration Deadline: 1/16 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $20 Adult Cost: n/a All new activities and crafts have been created for this badge workshop to help Girl Scouts earn the My Promise, My Faith pin for their age level. Girl Scouts will visit different stations to work on activities and complete a group service project. Snack will be served and Girl Scouts will be presented with their pin at the end of the session. Earn My Promise, My Faith pin (provided).

Movie Night: Smart Cookies

Derby Plaza Theaters 1300 N. Nelson Drive, Derby Date: 2/3 Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 1/23 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $5 Adult Cost: $5 Prepare for the cookie season by bringing your adult chaperone or troop to watch Smart Cookies. A snack will be served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:00 p.m.

Painting Fun Workshop

Blue Barn Studios 3832 E. Country Club Road, Salina Date: 2/12 Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 1/30 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $20 Adult Cost: $20 Have fun painting an animal or let your creativity flow with inspirational quotes. Your imagination is the limit as you create a canvas masterpiece. Girl Scouts should wear clothing they can paint in.

Gathering: World Thinking Day

Zoom Date: 2/21 Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 2/13 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across the council and 150 countries worldwide gather together to celebrate World Thinking Day. The 2023 theme is “Our World, Our Peaceful Future: The Environment, Peace, and Security.” Help us virtually celebrate the amazing diversity of our global community! Earn steps toward World Thinking Day patch (not provided).

March

F(em)Powered: Afternoon Session

Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita Date: 3/4 Time: 1 – 4 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 2/20 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $25 Adult Cost: $5 Turning "What if?" into "I can!" Girl Scouts love to dream big. This inspiring day celebrating Women's History month will build knowledge and confidence to grow into who they want to be. Hands on, interactive activities will be led by industry leaders in education and community involvement that are breaking barriers in diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is an action-packed day to encourage your Girl Scout to go for her dreams and remind them to not give up. Earn steps toward STEM Career Exploration badge (not provided). Fun patch provided.

F(em)Powered: Morning Session

Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita Date: 3/4 Time: 9 a.m. – noon Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 2/20 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $25 Adult Cost: $5 Turning "What if?" into "I can!" Girl Scouts love to dream big. This inspiring day celebrating Women's History month will build knowledge and confidence to grow into who they want to be. Hands on, interactive activities will be led by industry leaders in education and community involvement who are breaking barriers in diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is an action-packed day to encourage your Girl Scout to go for their dreams and remind them to not give up. Earn steps toward STEM Career Exploration badge (not provided). Fun patch provided.

Gathering: Girl Scout Proud

Zoom Date: 3/7 Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 2/27 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a Be a part of this 100+ year tradition as we remain committed to making the world a better place. We are filling our days with service and friendship with a Your Own Time Activities electronic packet, a live session on March 7 and our Girl Scout Birthday! During the live session, we'll make a SWAP, hear stories from our older Girl Scouts about their highest awards projects, and play games. Earn steps toward Girl Scout Way badge (not provided).

Family Movie Night: Minions

Derby Plaza Theaters 1300 N. Nelson Drive, Derby Date: 3/31 Time: 7:00 – 9 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 3/20 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Youth Cost: $5 Adult Cost: $5 Come as a troop or bring your family to relax and celebrate the end of cookie season by watching The Minions. The concession stand will be open to purchase your own treats. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:00 p.m.

April

Cadette Archery Workshop

Lakewood Discovery Center 250 Lakewood Drive, Salina Date: 4/11 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Grade: 6–8 Registration Deadline: 3/27 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: n/a Picture this: You nock (or place) an arrow onto the bow, hook your fingers around the string, draw it back, eye your target, and release. Bullseye! Archery is an exciting sport that takes strength, focus, good form, and practice. Get ready to challenge yourself as you build your archery skills and learn how to shoot on a range. Earn Archery badge (provided).

Adventure: DBJ Day

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 4/15 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grade: K–5 Registration Deadline: 3/27 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $35 Adult Cost: n/a [ad-ven-cher] noun: an exciting or very unusual experience; verb: to take the chance; dare. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone? Every Adventure program is a different combination of experiences that allows Girl Scouts to progress from newbie to master in the high adventure activities available at Camp Starwoods. Will we tackle the 45-foot climbing tower, aim for a bullseye at the target range, sail across the 900-foot zip line, or glide through the water on our kayaks? Whichever combination we choose; it's guaranteed to be exciting! Earn steps toward Climbing Adventure badge (not provided). Fun patch provided.

Adventure: JCSA Overnight

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater Overnights: 1 Date: 4/15 at 10 a.m. to 4/16 at 10 a.m. Grade: 4–12 Registration Deadline: 3/27 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $50 Adult Cost: n/a [ad-ven-cher] noun: an exciting or very unusual experience; verb: to take the chance; dare. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone? Every Adventure program is a different combination of experiences that allows Girl Scouts to progress from newbie to master in the high adventure activities available at Camp Starwoods. Will we tackle the 45-foot climbing tower, aim for a bullseye at the target range, sail across the 900-foot zip line, or glide through the water on our kayaks? Whichever combination we choose; it's guaranteed to be exciting! Earn steps toward Climbing Adventure badge (not provided). Fun patch provided.

Troop Olympics: DB

Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita Date: 4/15 Time: 9:30 a.m. – noon Grade: K–3 Registration Deadline: 3/27 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: n/a Would your troop have what it takes to be the Troop Olympic winner? Come out and spend some time trying your luck with various games, competing with other teams from around the council. Teams need to be made up of 5 Girl Scouts from your level. Show some spirit and come dressed in your own Troop shirts. Are you a Juliette Girl Scout? No problem! Contact Rhonda Holmes at (316) 686-8309 and we will try to find other Juliettes to form a team. Fun patch provided.

Troop Olympics: JCSA

Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita Date: 4/15 Time: 1 – 3:30 p.m. Grade: 4–12 Registration Deadline: 3/27 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: n/a Would your troop have what it takes to be the Troop Olympic winner? Come out and spend some time trying your luck with various games, competing with other teams from around the council. Teams need to be made up of 5 Girl Scouts from your level. Show some spirit and come dressed in your own Troop shirts. Are you a Juliette Girl Scout? No problem! Contact Rhonda Holmes at (316) 686-8309 and we will try to find other Juliettes to form a team. Fun patch provided.

May

Junior Flowers Workshop

Lakewood Discovery Center 250 Lakewood Drive, Salina Date: 5/9 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Grade: 4–5 Registration Deadline: 4/24 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: Free All about flowers! Uncover the science and have fun with flowers. Can you send a message with flowers? Closed-toe shoes should be worn and be prepared for possible outdoor activities. Earn Flowers badge (provided).

Gathering: Power of Flowers

Zoom Date: 4/18 Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 4/10 Program Type: Youth Members Only Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a Flowers are not just another pretty face! Throughout history, flowers have been used for many different purposes: beauty, fragrance, medicine, and food. From the outside, it may not look like flowers do very much, however they play a very important role in nature. The flower attracts pollinators and the pollen helps flowers make the seeds that grow into new plants. Earn steps toward Daisy Mari petal, Brownie Bugs, or Junior Flowers badge (not provided).

Gardening for Girl Scouts

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 4/22 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 4/14 Program Type: Youth Members with Chaperones Youth Cost: $10 Adult Cost: $10 Are you a great gardener? Have you always wanted to learn or maybe have an interest in how to build a community garden? Celebrate Earth Day with Troop 40561 and their gardening workshop. Girl Scouts will get to plant and take home a flower and vegetable plant. Adults can also ask questions and receive help with the process as well. Fun patch provided.

Heartland Bridging Ceremony

Keeper of the Plains 339 Veterans Pkwy Date: 5/13 Time: 2 – 4:30 p.m. Grade: K–12 Registration Deadline: 5/1 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Youth Cost: Free Adult Cost: Free Bridge to the next Girl Scout level in a big way, over the Arkansas River at the Keeper of the Plains! Celebrate the achievements of your troop and fellow Girl Scout sisters throughout Kansas Heartland at this free, council-wide ceremony. There will be plenty of fun for the whole troop and family: make a bridging SWAP to add to your collection and bring old SWAP's to exchange with fellow Girl Scouts in the Make New Friends area, renew your membership, try out our adventure zone, and more! Check in and activities begin at 2 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. Fun patch provided.