Using this Guide
This guide is filled with fun and challenging events designed to help girls earn badges, meet other Girl Scouts, and try new things. Together, it all creates the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Events like these are offered by our program team, community partners, area associations, service units, and other troops. The online Events Calendar is your source for the most up-to-date information about something to do as a troop, with a friend, or as a family, plus volunteer trainings.
Find the latest Event Guide on our website, www.gskentuckiana.org/events. Check it often for updates.
Log in to MyGS to get started!
Our program offerings provide enriching experiences for girls.
Check out our event categories to find events that match a Girl Scout's specific interests.
Global Engagement Global
No matter their age, Girl Scouts can engage with global issues. Events marked blue indicate programs with global themes. For even more activities to do individually or as a troop, check out the global page of our website at www.gskentuckiana.org/global.
Family Engagement Family
The whole family can join in the fun! There are lots of ways families can be involved in Girl Scouts, and sometimes that means enjoying an outing together. These events are open for the whole gang to come along as their Girl Scout discovers the world. Everyone shares the fun when a family sees an event through a Girl Scout's eyes! Family events show the various costs for the Girls Scout, adults, and tagalongs. Tagalongs are siblings or friends (both boys and girls) who join an event or program, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Optional Overnights Optional Overnight
When troops attend designated events held at one of the council's camps, members can often extend the fun with a prearranged overnight stay onsite! See page 13 for details.
Registering for Events
Log in to MyGS at mygs.girlscouts.org/myaccount for the most up-to-date information on events and for registration. Pre-registration is required at least two weeks ahead of time. Register for events online with a credit card, or make payments by cash, check, or Kentuckiana Credits using the Event Registration Form. Late registrations cannot be accepted.
When your plans change, event registrations may be canceled for a full refund, up to 14 days prior to the event.
Patch of the Month
Each month, girls can Discover, Connect, and Take Action in a specific subject area. Hands-on activities are available for all Girl Scout levels and can be done at meetings, as a pre-meeting activity, or as an athome project.
This year our Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts created some awesome patches for you to earn! Completing patch programs can help complete a Journey and may satisfy requirements for certain badges. It’s not necessary to complete the patch programs in the months specified—they can be completed at any time.
We are looking for additional Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts to create future Patch of the Month packets individually or as a group. Girl Scouts will earn service hours and the Service to Girl Scouting Bar. For more information, visit bit.ly/gskpom
Find the Patch of the Month packets at: www.gskentuckiana.org/patchofthemonth
September
October
November
December
January
Dandelion BFFs: Master the art of making friends wherever you go. Learn how to be a true friend, even when distance keeps you apart. As military kids, Troop 685 has mastered these skills and will show you the meaning of being steadfast Dandelion BFFs!
Beauty of Nature: Take some quiet time in nature as you pick flowers and make a bouquet. Fellow Girl Scout, Dolly, will teach you how to best enjoy the beauty of nature.
Presents with Purpose: All Girl Scouts—no matter how young or old—can find ways to combine their collective talents into a project that gives back to their community. It all starts with listening! Troop 258 will teach you how to help address the unique needs people face in your community.
Cookie Boss: Learn about entrepreneurship and starting your own business as you prepare to kick off Girl Scout Cookie season! Develop business skills, make amazing memories, and embody what it means to be a Cookie Boss.
Game Night: The cold of winter is a great time to exercise your mind. Learn about the history of games, play new games, and even create some of your own!
February
March
April
May
Women in Sports: Caitlin Clark’s phenomenal basketball shooting skills brought women’s sports front and center in the news, but this has not always been the case. Sister Girl Scouts Breanna and Callie will teach you about the history of women in sports and get you advocating for sports in your own community.
10 Essentials: It is important to be prepared any time you go on an outdoor adventure, even simple hikes. Troop 566 will teach you 10 things you should have in your backpack and how to use them.
Face It Cultivating Strong Families:
Join the Kentucky Youth Advocates in strengthening families and communities by building healthy relationships, safe, equitable, and stable environments, social and civic engagement, and emotional growth.
Cookie Diva: In honor of National Chocolate Chip Day on May 15, get your aprons on and let’s get baking! Learn fun baking history and facts, enjoy virtual tours, but most importantly master some baking favorites.
Meet the staff who create our amazing events!
Learning by Earning
Two things a Girl Scout can look forward to during the school year are the Fall Product Program and the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Both programs develop fantastic skills for members. By participating, troops can have big fun and earn funds to power their adventures throughout the year. The Product Power Connection is an e-newsletter with information and updates specific to GSK product programs. It is sent out every Tuesday from August to April. Contact Diana Clark, dyclark@gskentuckiana.org, for materials or more information.
Fall Product Program
September—November
Participating in the Fall Product Program is a great way to earn start-up funds for uniforms and amazing experiences for your troop! Girl Scouts sell nuts, candy, magazines, and other items through a simple digital platform. Troops earn 20-25% of the proceeds from the program. Girl Scouts also earn awesome individual rewards and learn valuable entrepreneurial skills. This program is straightforward for online participation and includes lots of great interactive features for girls like creating their own custom-designed avatar.
Cookie Program
January—March
By selling cookies, a Girl Scout is part of the largest girl-led business in the world!
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a tradition that troops, Girl Scouts, and families can all enjoy. Troops earn a profit from all sales, and Girl Scouts have the opportunity to set goals and earn awesome individual and troop rewards! During door-to-door and inperson sales, Girl Scouts improve their interpersonal and communication skills. Virtual and recorded training opportunities are available for adults.
Training Highlights for Adults
Adult volunteers are the driving force behind the thriving, fearless energy of Girl Scouts. Well-informed leaders serve as the bedrock for the success of troops.
Training is always available.
Sometimes it can come from a workshop led by volunteers or staff. Or it might look like an online, self-paced course. Or it may be a handson experience in the great outdoors.
Training volunteers is important to our mission of creating a great experience for every Girl Scout.
Whether they are a new volunteer in their first year or a well-established guru, adults can find the learning they need to power the fun for Girl Scouts.
Outdoor Basics
Formerly known as "Camp
In A", certifies adults to take groups on an outdoor day adventure, either on a GSK property or elsewhere in the community.
Indoor Camping
Formerly known as "Camp
In B" , certifies adults to take groups on an overnight in a cabin, either on a GSK property or elsewhere in the community.
Outdoor Camping
Formerly known as "Camp
Out", certifies adults to take groups on an overnight in a threeseason cabin or tent, either on a GSK property or elsewhere in the community.
Visit the GSK website at www.gskentuckiana.org/training
Some trainings may require prerequisites or carry a fee.
New Training: Outdoor Basics
The council offers a new and upgraded training to prepare leaders to take their Girl Scouts outdoors!
Troop adults and helping hands can take the course "Outdoor Basics" (formerly known as Camp In A) using the online platform gsLearn for a self-guided, module-based training.
This interactive training should take no longer than an hour to complete and will prepare you to guide Girl Scouts as they explore a GSK property or other outdoor setting! Login to MyGS and select gsLearn. Then, search for Outdoor Basics.
Ready to Lead Girl Scouts Outdoors? Attend an Upcoming Training:
Events-at-a-Glance
School Year Events
September 2024–May 2025
Who Can Go? Activity Key
D Daisy Grades K–1
B Brownie Grades 2–3
J Junior Grades 4–5
C Cadette Grades 6–8
S Senior Grades 9–10
A Ambassador Grades 11–12
Family
Free Family Fun at the Field D B J C S A
Bring a few friends to show off the fun of being a Girl Scout. The council is hosting a special afternoon of games, hands-on activities, experiments from the Kentucky Science Center, cookies and more! We’ll take over the stadium, and we’re inviting area families to come discover what Girl Scouts do and why others should join our circle of friendship. Enjoy free parking for the event. Air-conditioned spaces are available, and stadium food can be purchased. Later that day, event attendees may return with discounted tickets for the 7:30 PM Racing Louisville soccer game. Event sponsored by Amazon.
Free Sat, August 24, 2024, 10:00 AM—2:30 PM Eastern Lynn Family Stadium 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY 40206
Family
Murray State Women's Soccer D B J C S A
Cheer on the women of Murray State soccer. Wear your favorite Girl Scout shirt or your uniform, and enjoy a day of soccer, family, and fun!
Free
September 2024, Date TBD, Time TBD Central
Murray State University—Cutchin Field 1375 Chestnut Street, Murray, KY 42071
CSA Water Adventure Weekend C S A
Join the GSK Trailblazers group for a weekend of water fun! Paddle a kayak, find your balance on a paddleboard, or splash and swim to your heart's delight. The cost for the weekend includes food, overnight lodging, T-shirt, and a patch.
$85 per girl | $85 per adult
Fri, September 6, 2024, 5:00 PM Central—Sun, September 8, 2024, 12:00 PM Central Bear Creek Aquatic Camp
4736 Barge Island Road, Benton, KY 42025
Creatures Great & Small with Lee Payne
D B J C S A
Explore with local "animal whisperer", Lee Payne Jr., as you search for wildlife at gorgeous Cave Hill Cemetery. This site is a Level II Accredited Arboretum, and many different animals call Cave Hill home. From owls to river otters, foxes, and deer, there's tons to discover at this Louisville landmark.
$2 per girl | $5 per adult
Sat, September 7, 2024, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern Cave Hill Cemetery
701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204
Family
Girl Scout Family Day at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari D B J C S A
Girl Scouts from Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana are excited to partner up for Girl Scout Family Day at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. Your entire family is welcome for this perfect day of adventure together. You might even make new friends with Girl Scouts from other councils! Enjoy a buffet lunch, along with a Girl Scout SWAP session, and even conversation stations run by Holiday World's female leadership team.
$60 per girl | $60 per tagalong | $60 per adult
Sat, September 7, 2024, 11:00 AM—8:00 PM Central Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari
452 E. Christmas Boulevard, Santa Claus, IN 47579
A Brush with Fall Paint Party B J
Unleash your artistic talents and create beautiful artwork with Mobile Masterpieces. Experienced instructors will guide you as you paint a picture of a fall pumpkin that you can proudly display. Watch your creativity soar!
$30 per girl
Sat, September 7, 2024, 12:00 PM—2:00 PM Eastern Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
Stand Up Paddleboard J C S A
Test your balance and paddle on! Learn tips and tricks from guides at the Endless Summer Paddling Company. Float by while taking in the scenery and wildlife on Taylorsville Lake.
$60 per girl
Sun, September 8, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern
Taylorsville Lake State Park Park Road, Mount Eden, KY 40046
Louisville Girls Leadership + GSK S A
You can be a part of two girl-powered organizations! LGL's mission is to inspire high school girls to step into their power and become the leaders we already know they are. Learn more about the opportunities available to you through LGL.
Free Tues, September 10, 2024, 7:00 PM—8:00 PM Eastern Virtual
Fall Product Rally Goes Wild D B J C S A
The animal ambassador for our 2024 Fall Product Program is the Asian elephant! Get to know this majestic mammal when you join staff member McKenzie, Manager of Girl Scout Leadership Experience, as she “reports” from the Louisville Zoo in search of facts about the Asian elephant. You’ll learn about other animals that also live in Asia, the dangers they face in the wild, and how you can help conserve their habitat. It'll be an ear flapping, trunk-tas-tic time!
Free Thurs, September 12, 2024, 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Eastern Virtual
Bug Adventure D B
They pollinate our food, they eat our waste, and they outnumber us a million to one! Crawl on over and join a search for bugs on this 27-acre campus! Learn about the miniature creatures we share the world with and gain a new appreciation for our six-legged friends. Daisies will receive their Eco Learner badge and Brownies will receive their Bugs badge.
$18 per girl
Sat, September 14, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Passionist Earth & Spirit Center 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Spinning and Weaving Fun with Fiber D B J
Explore three 1860s-era historic cabins, nestled on a wooded hill, while learning the history of wool processing, making yarn, and weaving. Create your own friendship bracelet and handwoven coaster to take home while practicing your new weaving skills.
$10 per girl
Sat, September 14, 2024, 10:00 AM—11:00 AM Eastern Little Loomhouse
328 Kenwood Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40214
Second Saturday Rock Climbing J C S A
Climb the indoor rock wall at the council's Louisville headquarters. No experience is necessary in this “challenge by choice” adventure. We will have a safety tutorial, and everyone can climb the wall at least twice.
$10 per girl
Sat, September 14, 2024, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern Sat, October 12, 2024, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern
Sat, December 14, 2024, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern
Sat, January 11, 2025, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern
Sat, February 8, 2025, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern
Sat, April 12, 2025, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern Sat, May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
Family
Girl Scouts & Gorillas D B J C S A
Visit the Zoo early to help celebrate World Gorilla Day! Enjoy special gorilla-focused activity stations, conversations with zookeepers, and a chance to learn about the Gorillas on the Line program, a national conservation action project. Bring an old cell phone or other small electronic device to recycle and receive a unique Gorillas on the Line patch.
$10 person
Sat, September 21, 2024, 9:00 AM—11:00 AM Eastern Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
From Trash to Treasure Garden Tour D B J
Join environmental experts and staff at Waste Management to tour their pollinator garden and native plant habitat. Watch our pollinator pals in action, and learn how even our garbage collectors play a role to support native wildlife.
$5 per girl
Sat, September 21, 2024, 9:00 AM—11:00 AM Eastern Waste Management 2673 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
Eco Friend D B
Explore 27 acres of wetlands, woods, and streams at the Passionist Center and learn to be a friend to the creatures that share the world with us. Receive your Daisy Eco Learner or Brownie Eco Friend badge.
$18 per girl
Sat, September 21, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Passionist Earth and Spirit Center 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Weekend Water Adventure J C S A
Pick up your paddle and head out on an adventure! Try out a solo kayak or team up with others in a canoe as you soak in the sun and surf at our very own camp on Barren River Lake. Receive a fun patch.
$15 per girl
Sat, September 21, 2024, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Central Camp Barren Ridge 399 Girl Scout Road, Glasgow, KY 42141
Family
University of Louisville Football Game
D B J C S A
Girl Scout Day returns to L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium as the University of Louisville football team hosts Georgia Tech. Cheer on the Cardinals in your favorite Girl Scout shirt or your uniform.
$20 per person
Sat, September 21, 2024, Time TBD Eastern
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium 2550 S. Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40208
Paint Day with Whet Your Palette D B J
Explore different aspects of art and why it matters in our world. Learn art techniques from friendly instructors, create your own artistic masterpieces to take home, and discover how art connects to nature, culture, and self-expression. This hands-on workshop will guide you through requirements to earn your grade level's Art and Design badge in a relaxed, creative environment.
$20 per girl
Sat, September 28, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:30 PM Eastern
Sat, November 9, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:30 PM Eastern
Sat, January 11, 2025, 10:00 AM—12:30 PM Eastern Sat, April 5, 2025, 10:00 AM—12:30 PM Eastern
Whet Your Palette 1415 Evergreen Road, Louisville, KY 40223
Family
Even Puppets Have Problems: Interactive
Drama for Managing Conflict D B
Empower yourself with essential life skills in a fun and engaging way! Step into the world of puppets where the characters must grapple with their emotions and conflicts. Our friends at the Looking for Lilith Theatre Company invite you to participate by offering solutions to help the characters manage their anger, resolve their differences, and thrive.
$8 per girl | $10 per tagalong
Sat, September 28, 2024, 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Eastern Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
Bookworm Bonanza D B J
Take the joy of reading to a new level! Enjoy an exclusive reading from a local author, a book swap and a craft activity. Receive a fun bookworm patch.
$3 per girl
Sat, September 28, 2024, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern Just Creations
2722 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Learn to Row C S A
Learn the sport of rowing with professional instructors from the Louisville Rowing Club. Explore the basic skills needed, and then hop in a skull and head out for a trip!
$15 per girl | Free for adults
Sat, September 28, 2024, 11:00 AM—2:00 PM Eastern Louisville Rowing Club 1325 River Road, Louisville, KY 40206
Family
Roamin' Buffalos J C S A
Visit Woodland Farm and learn more about the important efforts to reintroduce the mighty buffalo to the area. Tour eco-gardens that are carefully planted to promote sustainability.
$15 per person
Thurs, October 3, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Woodland Farm
4716 Greenhaven Lane, Goshen, KY 40026
Habitat Hike D B
Join friends for a hike at the 27-acre nature preserve of the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center. Learn how to care for the natural world and leave a minimal impact. Open your imagination to the various habitats, plant, and animal species on the campus while exploring the trails. Daisies will receive their Trail Adventure badge and Brownies will receive their Hiker badge.
$18 per girl
Sat, October 5, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Passionist Earth and Spirit Center 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Journal Making with Collage Covers C S A
How do separate pages come together as a bound book? Learn by doing as you stitch together a journal using the traditional saddle stitch method. Find inspiration from old magazines and books to collage the cover of your very-own journal.
$18 per girl
Sun, October 6, 2024, 1:00 PM—3:00 PM Eastern KMAC Contemporary Art Museum 715 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Wonders of Camp Shantituck D B
Get to know our oldest and original camp property. Join GSK staff to explore the nature, history, and wonders of Camp Shantituck. You'll end your day with a campfire and yummy s’more! Receive a custom Camp Shantituck patch.
$3 per girl
Sun, October 6, 2024, 1:00 PM—4:00 PM Eastern Camp Shantituck 3920 E. Hebron Lane, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Family
Learn to Ice Skate D B J C S A
Lace up those ice skates! Louisville Skating Academy’s Learn to Skate USA program invites you to the 2nd annual Girl Scout Skate Day at Iceland Sports Complex. Enjoy ice skating lessons, skate rental, games, prizes, the membership perks for Learn to Skate USA, and a T-shirt. Receive a fun patch. $25 per girl | $25 per tagalong | $25 per adult
Mon, October 7, 2024, 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Eastern Louisville Skating Academy 1701 UPS Drive, Louisville, KY 40223
Math Night D B J
Get ready for a math extravaganza! The fun adds up with math games, STEM activities, and prizes. Get hands-on with math and receive a patch.
$5 per girl
Wed, October 9, 2024, 6:00 PM—7:30 PM Eastern Mathnasium
13303 Shelbyville Road, Suite 103, Louisville, KY 40223
Blast from the Past Girl Scout Overnight at the Museum D B J C S A
Experience an unforgettable overnight adventure at the Kentucky Historical Society and discover the rich history of Kentucky. Breakfast will be provided Saturday morning, and you are welcome to spend the day exploring the Historical Society's three amazing locations in historic downtown Frankfort. Receive an exclusive patch and work toward multiple badges according to your grade level.
$40 per girl | $15 per adult
Fri, October 11, 2024, 6:30 PM Eastern—Sat, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM Eastern Kentucky Historical Society
100 W. Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Family
National Fossil Day D B J C S A
Celebrate National Fossil Day at the Falls of the Ohio State Park! Enjoy a series of special fossil bed hikes, reduced-price tickets to the site's Interpretive Center, children’s activities, and more. Free activities | Admission to Interpretive Center (optional) $7 per person
Sat, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM—4:00 PM Eastern Falls of the Ohio State Park 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129
High Ropes Adventure J C S A
Find your fearlessness and climb among the tree canopies! Face the challenge on high ropes elements and a zipline. Learn how to work together and support each other. Receive a fun patch. Participants must be 11 years old to participate.
$25 per girl
Sat, October 12, 2024, 12:00 PM—4:00 PM Central Camp Pennyroyal 3095 Girl Scout Road, Utica, KY 42376
Family
Via Colori® Festival D B J C S A
Via Colori is the largest street painting festival in Kentuckiana. More than 150 artists from across the country and around the globe come together each year to create large scale chalk paintings. Enjoy music, art, family-friendly activities, great food, street performers, costumed characters from pop culture, and of course, street art! When you volunteer or your troop sponsors a square, you will receive a custom Via Colori patch.
Free
Sat, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM—7:00 PM and Sun, October 20, 2024, 10:00 AM—5:00 PM Eastern Big Four Bridge Lawn 1101 E. River Road, Louisville, KY 40206
Flip the Fairytale B J
Join actors of the Looking for Lilith Theatre Company for a fun-filled workshop. Uncover ways the tools of drama can give traditional fairy tales an unexpected twist! Using voice, body, and imagination, collaborate with one another to bring classic fairy tales to life, and reimagine the endings to the stories.
$8 per girl | $10 per tagalong
Sat, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Eastern Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
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Horseback Riding B J C S A
Learn how to interact with and care for horses safely. Explore the basics of riding in an indoor arena setting, then ride horseback and play games with your friends!
$60 per girl | $60 per adult
Sun, October 20, 2024, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern Red Fern Riding Center 5063 Aiken Road, Simpsonville, KY 40067
Family
University of Louisville Women's Soccer
Match D B J C S A
Cheer on the University of Louisville women's soccer team. Participate in a high-five tunnel before the game, take a photo on the field at halftime, and enjoy an autograph session post-game. Receive a fun patch.
$3 per girl | $3 per tagalong | Free for adults
Sun, October 20, 2024, 4:30 PM—7:30 PM Eastern Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium 339 Byrne Avenue, Louisville, KY 40209
Bug Adventure D B
They pollinate our food, they eat our waste, and they outnumber us a million to one! Crawl on over and join a search for bugs on this 27-acre campus! Learn about the miniature creatures we share the world with and gain a new appreciation for our six-legged friends. Daisies will receive their Eco Learner badge and Brownies will receive their Bugs badge.
$18 per girl
Sat, October 26, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Passionist Earth and Spirit Center 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Cave Crawl J C S A
Strap on a helmet, turn on your headlamp, and get ready to crawl through a wild cave! Learn about how caves form and marvel at ancient cave formations. Receive a fun patch.
$15 per girl | Free for adults
Sun, October 27, 2024, 11:00 AM—3:00 PM Eastern Stem Adventure Center 2665 Crosier Road S.E., Laconia, IN 47135
Family
Girl Scout Day with WKU Football
D B J C S A
Cheer on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers! Come in your favorite Girl Scout shirt or your uniform, participate in the pre-game Topper Walk, and enjoy a fun day of football.
$17 per person
November 2024, Date TBD, Time TBD Central Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium 1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Optional Overnights
Spend the night and extend the fun!
Hey grownups, if your troop participates in an outdoor program on a GSK property and would like to extend your stay at camp, you can choose to stay overnight in a pre-reserved space! The fee will be $20 per girl.
Do leaders need to first have outdoor trainings?
Do I need to maintain my youth/ adult ratio?
Nope!
A member of GSK outdoor staff will be on property overnight to act as your trained adult.
Yes!
Leaders must provide enough adults to maintain the required youth/adult ratio during the entire stay at camp. GSK outdoor staff will sleep in a separate dwelling.
It depends!
What kind of activities can I do?
All activities must be run by troop leaders. For a list of outdoor activities that don't require trainings in advance, visit the GSK properties and outdoor website (GSKcamps.org).
For more information on Optional Overnights, please email EB Willenbrink at ewillenbrink@gskentuckiana.org or contact Customer Care.
Optional Overnight
Outdoors 101 B J C
Learn basic outdoor skills while boosting your confidence in nature! Practice plant identification, Leave No Trace, and basic trail navigation. Finish your day with a simple campfire meal. Optional overnight available.
$10 per girl program only | $20 per girl overnight | Free for adults
Sat, November 2, 2024, 4:00 PM—7:00 PM Central Bear Creek Aquatic Camp 4736 Barge Island Road, Benton, KY 42025
Global
Festival of the Arts D B J C S A
Join GSK for the 52nd annual Festival of the Arts! Participate in unique art activities through performances, exhibits, tours, and workshops. Nearly every genre of arts is included—music, dance, drama, visual arts, folk crafts, culinary arts, and classical experiences. The creative possibilities are endless! $18 per girl | $18 per adult Sat, November 9, 2024, Various times Eastern Various locations in Metro Louisville
Learn more about Festival of the Arts.
Horseback Riding B J C S A
Learn how to interact with and care for horses safely. Explore the basics of riding in an indoor arena setting, then ride horseback and play games with your friends!
$60 per girl | $60 per adult Sun, November 10, 2024, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern Red Fern Riding Center 5063 Aiken Road, Simpsonville, KY 40067
Family
Be a Book Artist at the SAR Genealogical Research Library J C S A
Dive into the history of book making! During this workshop you’ll learn how to repair books and even make your own book using elaborate marbled paper. Receive a fun patch.
$10 per girl | $10 per tagalong | Free for adults Sat, November 16, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern
Sons of the American Revolution Genealogical Research Library
809 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Family
OJ with Orangutans D B J C S A
Get excited to start your day with some of our closest animal relatives. Join the Louisville Zoo for a morning of fun activities and delicious food as we celebrate orangutans, their care, and their conservation both in their native habitat and at their zoo homes.
$25 per person
Sat, November 23, 2024, 9:00 AM—11:00 AM Eastern Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
Cave Crawl J C S A
Strap on a helmet, turn on your headlamp, and get ready to crawl through a wild cave! Learn about how caves form and marvel at ancient cave formations. Receive a fun patch.
$15 per girl | Free for adults
Sat, November 23, 2024, 11:00 AM—3:00 PM Eastern Stem Adventure Center
2665 Crosier Road S.E., Laconia, IN 47135
Family
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
D B J C S A
This Christmas season, watch The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas ballet, an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics! Receive a fun patch.
$62 per person
Mon, November 25, 2024, 7:00 PM—10:00 PM Eastern
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center 601 College Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Girl Scouts in Action D B J C S A
This day-long event offers workshops focused on becoming an engaged citizen. By learning how the government works and your civic responsibilities, you will be on your way to earning your grade level’s Democracy badge.
$15 per girl | $8 per adult
Sat, December 7, 2024, 10:00 AM—5:00 PM Eastern Kentucky Historical Society 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601
Wildlife Tracking J C S A
Join two certified wildlife trackers to search for the tell-tale clues left by local wildlife. When you locate and examine the tracks they leave, you’ll identify which creatures recently moved through the area (and where they might be headed next!).
$10 per girl
Sat, December 7, 2024, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Beckley Creek Park 1411 Beckley Creek Parkway, Louisville, KY 40245
Family
Extra-WOW-dinary Women D B J C S A
Take part in a day of learning with bold women leaders who make a difference in their community. Shop and listen as local female entrepreneurs share their tips for success.
$10 per person
Sat, December 7, 2024, 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Eastern Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
Firebuilding Skills B J C
Explore techniques and tips on how to craft a campfire the Girl Scout way. Once the flames are stoked, cook a campfire snack, and create fire starters for future adventures! Receive a fun patch.
$10 per girl
Sat, December 7, 2024, 11:00 AM—12:30 PM Eastern Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area 850 Otter Creek Park Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108
Axe Throwing C S A
Take your bullseye-aiming skills to a new level! Receive instruction from a certified coach. Then rev up your throwing arm to give your best shot.
$10 per girl
Sat, December 14, 2024, 11:00 AM—1:00 PM Eastern Axe Play 2004 N. Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Firebuilding Skills B J C
Explore techniques and tips on how to craft a campfire the Girl Scout way. Once the flames are stoked, cook a campfire snack, and create fire starters for future adventures! Receive a fun patch.
$10 per girl
Sat, December 14, 2024, 11:00 AM—12:30 PM Central Houchens Program Center
4520 Barren River Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Introduction to Crochet J C S A
Learn a new skill to upgrade your crafting game. Explore the foundational stitches in crocheting and create a fun, festive project to take home. Receive a fun patch.
$12 per girl
Sat, December 14, 2024, 1:00 PM—3:00 PM Central Houchens Program Center
4520 Barren River Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Family
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
D B J C S A
Experience the nostalgic holiday tale of Marie and her Nutcracker prince as they journey to the magical world of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This particular performance delivers the magic of live theater, but also allows for younger viewers that need to fidget or chatter. Enjoy this more-relaxed-than-usual theater atmosphere, where “no shush” means less worry and more memories.
$30 per person
Mon, December 23, 2024, 7:30 PM—10:30 PM Eastern Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center 501 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Introduction to Crochet J C S A
Learn a new skill to upgrade your crafting game. Explore the foundational stitches in crocheting and create a fun, festive project to take home. Receive a fun patch.
$12 per girl
Sat, January 18, 2025, 12:00 PM—2:00 PM Central Camp Barren Ridge 399 Girl Scout Road, Glasgow, KY 42141
3rd Annual Winter Survival Weekend
J C S A
Come alongside GSK staff members who are outdoor experts for a weekend of survival skills! Practice fire building, pocketknife skills, and how to assemble a shelter. Enrich your evening with paracord knots and stamp making. Then choose your own adventure— will you sleep indoors, or will you test your limits and sleep in a tent under the winter starlight?
$20 per girl | $20 per adult
Sat, January 18, 2025, 3:00 PM Central—Sun, January 19, 2025, 10:00 AM Central Camp Barren Ridge 399 Girl Scout Road, Glasgow, KY 42141
GirlSpeak C S A
What if your life were a play? How would you dramatize your own experiences, thoughts and feelings? Join Looking for Lilith Theatre Company to tell your stories in your own way through artistic team building and collaborative playwriting activities based on a topic chosen by your group.
$10 per girl
Sat, January 25, 2025, 1:00 PM—3:00 PM Eastern Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
Family
Cold-Blooded Creature Feature B J C
Get up-close-and-personal with scaley reptiles from the Kentucky Herpetological Society. These specialists will visit to show us more about our cold-blooded cousins. Meet and say hello to snakes, lizards, and more.
$10 per person
Sat, January 25, 2025, 1:00 PM—2:00 PM Eastern Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
Math Night D B J
Get ready for a math extravaganza! The fun adds up with math games, STEM activities, and prizes. Get hands-on with math and receive a patch.
$5 per girl
Tues, January 28, 2025, 6:00 PM—7:30 PM Eastern Mathnasium
9494 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40241
Cave Crawl J C S A
Strap on a helmet, turn on your headlamp, and get ready to crawl through a wild cave! Learn about how caves form and marvel at ancient cave formations. Receive a fun patch.
$15 per girl | Free for adults
Sat, February 1, 2025, 11:00 AM—3:00 PM Eastern Stem Adventure Center 2665 Crosier Road S.E., Laconia, IN 47135
Eco Friend D B
Explore 27 acres of wetlands, woods, and streams at the Passionist Center and learn to be a friend to the creatures that share the world with us. Receive your Daisy Eco Learner or Brownie Eco Friend badge.
$18 per girl
Sat, February 8, 2025, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Passionist Earth and Spirit Center 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Letterboxing D B
Practice your detective skills as you read clues and use a map to locate hidden boxes around Camp Shantituck! Create your own stamp to leave your mark of success at each box. Receive a fun patch.
$10 per girl
Sat, February 8, 2025, 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Eastern Camp Shantituck 3920 E. Hebron Lane, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Axe Throwing C S A
Take your bullseye-aiming skills to a new level! Receive instruction from a certified coach. Then rev up your throwing arm to give your best shot.
$10 per girl
Sun, February 9, 2025, 4:00 PM—6:00 PM Eastern Axe Play 2004 N. Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Habitat Hike D B
Join friends for a hike at the 27-acre nature preserve of the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center. Learn how to care for the natural world and leave a minimal impact. Open your imagination to the various habitats, plant, and animal species on the campus while exploring the trails. Daisies will receive their Trail Adventure badge and Brownies will receive their Hiker badge.
$18 per girl
Sat, February 15, 2025, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Passionist Earth and Spirit Center 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Family
Interactive Cooking + Dining Class J C S A
Unlock the skills of elegant dining and healthy cooking in this interactive class led by a naturopathic doctor (a healthcare provider who combines the rigors of modern science with the wisdom of nature). You'll master the art of creating delicious, healthy meals. You’ll also practice flawless table manners that will impress your tablemates at any gathering. Grab a seat at the table to experience both formal and familystyle dining. Participants must be 10 years old to participate.
$40 per person
Sat, February 15, 2025, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Cleangoodeats Cooking Studio
1483 N. Dixie Boulevard, Suite B, Radcliff, KY 40160
Journal Making with Collage Covers C S A
How do separate pages come together as a bound book? Learn by doing as you stitch together a journal using the traditional saddle stitch method. Find inspiration from old magazines and books to collage the cover of your very-own journal.
$18 per girl
Sun, February 23, 2025, 1:00 PM—3:00 PM Eastern
KMAC Contemporary Art Museum 715 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Spinning and Weaving Fun with Fiber D B J
Explore three 1860s-era historic cabins, nestled on a wooded hill, while learning the history of wool processing, making yarn, and weaving. Create your own friendship bracelet and handwoven coaster to take home while practicing your new weaving skills.
$10 per girl
Sat, March 1, 2025, 10:00 AM—11:00 AM Eastern Little Loomhouse
328 Kenwood Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40214
Celebrate National Fanny Pack Day D B
No matter how you wear your fanny pack, come celebrate the world’s most versatile accessory! Receive your very own fanny pack to decorate as you please. Sling it over your shoulder and use it to carry your supplies on a short hike.
$15 per girl
Sat, March 8, 2025, 12:00 PM—2:00 PM Central Houchens Program Center
4520 Barren River Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Empowering Each Other Lock-In
J C S A
Celebrate International Women’s Day with your fellow Girl Scouts! Work together in a trivia contest, cook a celebration dinner, and then finish the night with an empowering movie. Wake up to a delicious breakfast and a yoga flow to get your day started right.
$20 per girl | Free for adults
Sat, March 8, 2025, 5:00 PM—Sun, March 9, 2025, 10:00 AM Central Bear Creek Aquatic Camp
4736 Barge Island Road, Benton, KY 42025
Girl Scout Day at the Capitol D B J C S A
Become a catalyst for change in your community and the world! Whether you live in Kentucky or Indiana, this event will show how the government works at a state level. You’ll develop a basic understanding of advocacy and empower your change-making skills. Registration includes lunch for all registrants and patches for Girl Scouts. There will be separate agespecific pathways for younger and older Girl Scouts.
$12 per girl | $8 per adult
Wed, March 12, 2025, 9:00 AM—3:30 PM Eastern Kentucky Capitol, State Capitol Rotunda 700 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601
Outdoor Art D B
Embrace the great outdoors and find your creativity! With nature as inspiration, you'll craft a unique work of art. Receive your grade level’s Outdoor Art badge. $10 per girl
Fri, March 14, 2025, 5:00 PM—6:30 PM Eastern Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area
850 Otter Creek Park Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108
High Ropes Adventure J C S A
Find your fearlessness and climb among the tree canopies! Face the challenge on high ropes elements and a zipline. Learn how to work together and support each other. Receive a fun patch. Participants must be 11 years old to participate.
$25 per girl
Sat, April 5, 2025, 12:00 PM—4:00 PM Eastern Stem Adventure Center 2665 Crosier Road S.E., Laconia, IN 47135
Family
That's One Mammoth Cave! B J C
Staying local for spring break? Join park rangers for a tour of the world’s longest cave, right here at our much-beloved Mammoth Cave National Park! Learn about how caves form and their importance to local history and biodiversity.
$8 per person
Tues, April 8, 2025, 9:30 AM—2:00 PM Central Mammoth Cave National Park
1 Visitor Center Parkway, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
Optional Overnight
Axe Throwing C S A
You’ve done archery and slingshots, now it is time to take your target practice to the next level! Try out axe throwing and rev up your throwing arm to hone your skills. Receive a fun patch. An optional overnight in an indoor building is available.
$10 per girl program only | $20 per girl overnight | Free for adults
Sat, April 12, 2025, 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Eastern Camp Whippoorwill
3022 E. Geyman Hill Road, Madison, IN 47250
Math Night D B J
Get ready for a math extravaganza! The fun adds up with math games, STEM activities, and prizes. Get hands-on with math and receive a patch.
$5 per girl
Thurs, April 17, 2025, 6:00 PM—7:30 PM Eastern Mathnasium
3816 Shelbyville Road, Suite 101, Louisville, KY 40207
Family
Be a Book Artist at the SAR Genealogical Research Library J C S A
Dive into the history of book making! During this workshop you’ll learn how to repair books and even make your own book using elaborate marbled paper. Receive a fun patch.
$10 per girl | $10 per tagalong | Free for adults
Sat, April 19, 2025, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Sons of the American Revolution Genealogical Research Library
809 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Optional Overnight
Paddling Fun D B J
Kick your summer off right with a canoe and kayak adventure on our very own Wishing Star Lake! If Daisies choose to paddle, an adult must join them in the boat. Receive a fun patch. An optional overnight in an indoor building is available.
$10 per girl program only | $20 per girl overnight | Free for adults
Fri, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM—7:00 PM Central Camp Pennyroyal
3095 Girl Scout Road, Utica, KY 42376
High Ropes Adventure J C S A
Find your fearlessness and climb among the tree canopies! Face the challenge on high ropes elements and a zipline. Learn how to work together and support each other. Receive a fun patch. Participants must be 11 years old to participate.
$25 per girl
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Central Camp Pennyroyal
3095 Girl Scout Road, Utica, KY 42376
Learn to Ice Skate D B J C S A
Slide on over to Girl Scout Skate Day with the City of Owensboro's ISI Learn to Skate program. You'll enjoy a 1-hour ice skating lesson, followed by open skating. The event cost includes skate rental, popcorn, and an ice skating fun patch. Come chill out and make new Girl Scout friends!
$15 per girl | $5 per adult
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30 AM—2:30 PM Central City of Owensboro Edge Ice Center 1400 Hickman Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301
Maypole Magic & Flower Crowns at Waldorf B J
Learn the maypole dance and create fresh flower crowns at this whimsical event. Join the magic of May Day with others as you weave the colorful ribbons of the maypole, a tradition to mark the changing of the seasons from darkness to light and springtime's renewal of the Earth. Receive a custom Waldorf May Day flower patch.
$15 per person
Tues, May 6, 2025, 6:00 PM—7:15 PM Eastern
Waldorf School of Louisville 3110 Rock Creek Drive, Louisville, KY 40207
Family
Foam Party D B J C S A
Have a sudsy good time at this bubbly foam party! Enjoy music, games, activities, and guaranteed fun for all ages. You’ll wade through a waterfall of frothy clouds falling from the giant foam machine.
$15 per girl | $15 per tagalong | $10 per adult
Fri, May 16, 2025, 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Eastern Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
Family
PM Pollinators D B J C S A
Learn all about nocturnal pollinators and take an evening walk through the Zoo to observe these nighttime creatures. Engage in pollinator learning stations before you experience a night walk through the Zoo's South America Zone.
$20 per person
Fri, May 16, 2025, 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Eastern Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga C S A
Challenge yourself to complete an entire series of yoga poses on water! It is flotation and meditation like never before.
$60 per girl
Sat, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Eastern Taylorsville Lake State Park Park Road, Mount Eden, KY 40046
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November 9, 2024
Generous sponsors include Hazel & Walter T. Bales Foundation
With the Festival of the Arts, the fun possibilities are endless!
Girl Scouts enjoy up to three arts experiences during this day-long event. The festival engages Girl Scouts of all levels to explore and includes nearly every genre of arts including dance, drama, visual arts, and more! Festival of the Arts is held on the second Saturday in November at unique locations throughout Metro Louisville and Southern Indiana.
Troop leaders typically navigate registration steps. Visit www.gskentuckiana.org/foa for more information.
Sep. 13 First Draw Deadline Oct. 11 Registration Closes Oct. 25 Schedules Released Key Dates
Nov. 9 Festival of the Arts
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