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Program Events
grade level key
Our program events are designed to offer a variety of scheduled activities that are open to all girls by grade level. Girls may register for events as a troop or individually. See page 11 for details.
Animal Adventures
Spend a day with guest speakers (and guest animals!) while doing hands on-activities to learn about animals in our lives! Please bring a sack lunch. Badge/patch provided! ADULT: Free Mintahama Program Center April 9, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
GIRL: $ 10
Open to Girl Scout Daisies Open to Girl Scout Brownies Overnight Open to Girl Scout Juniors Event Open to Girl Scout Cadettes Open to Girl Scout Seniors Open to Girl Scout Ambassadors
Beginner Backpacking: The Shakedown
This is a perfect introduction to backpacking through the great outdoors! This program teaches about equipment needed, prepares for menu planning, and includes a practice hike. Fall Silver Meadows Program Center
ADULT: $20
GIRL: $20
October 10, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Finbrooke Program Center May 14, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Spring Finbrooke Program Center
February 27, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Aqua Night Lock-in This water-themed, overnight extravaganza will be held at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) and will include swimming, games, crafts, and movies! Snacks and a patch will be provided. ADULT: $10
GIRL: $15
Columbia, MO November 21 | 9:00 p.m. — November 22, 2015 | 6:00 a.m.
Beginner Backpacking Part 2: The Hike The overnight backpack trip will put the new skills you learned from The Shakedown to the test! Fall Spring
Determined at The Shakedown October 31 | 10:00 a.m. — November 1, 2015 | 2:00 p.m. Determined at The Shakedown March 12 | 10:00 a.m. — March 13, 2016 | 2:00 p.m.
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Canoe 101
Daisy Dudes
Learn the basics of canoeing! While practicing boating safety, learn how to paddle as a pair.
Ride on horseback, learn horse safety, play a horse game, paint, and make a cowgirl bandanna. Cowgirl snacks will be provided.
Mintahama Program Center October 10, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 15
Put your canoeing knowledge to the test. Learn how to maneuver your canoe through tricky obstacles, and even participate in a canoe race!
Mintahama Program Center April 30, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
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GIRL: $ 25
Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 23, 2016 | 2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Canoe 102
Latonka Program Center April 9, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 23, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Silver Meadows Program Center October 24, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Silver Meadows Program Center April 2, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 23, 2016 | 9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 15
Engineering for Cadettes Students from the Society of Women Engineers will introduce Cadettes to the amazing world of engineering through hands-on experiments and activities! Patch included! ADULT: Free Columbia, MO February 6, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
GIRL: $12
Engineering for Juniors
Family Day at Camp
Students from the Society of Women Engineers will introduce Juniors to the amazing world of engineering through handson experiments and activities! Patch included.
Bring the family to camp and sample what camp has to offer at our annual Camp Open House. All girls in attendance will be put into a drawing for $50 off a summer camp session!
ADULT: Free Columbia, MO February 6, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 7, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
GIRL: $12
Latonka Program Center May 7, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Fall Fest
Come celebrate fall! Full of Girl Scout traditions, we will have games, crafts, hot dogs, s’mores, hayrides, and a sing along around the campfire! Song book and patch included Silver Meadows Program Center October 17, 2015 | 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
PER FAMILY: $5
ADULT: $5
GIRL: $10
Silver Meadows Program Center May 14, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Mintahama Program Center May 21, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Finbrooke Program Center May 21, 2016 | 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Fluffy Friend First Aid Bring your favorite stuffed friend and join us to learn simple first aid skills, meet a medical professional, put together a mini first aid kit, and make a fun craft! Patch included. Silver Meadows Program Center April 9, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 10
Fun with Food Learn the importance of nutrition through a series of fun and interactive workshops! Patch included. University of Missouri Columbia, MO April 17, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 10
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The Gathering: Girl Scouts in Wonderland
Girl Scout Polar Express
This is the ultimate girls’ weekend for teen Girl Scouts! Settle into your unit on Friday and make new friends around the campfire. On Saturday, choose from a variety of fun workshop options and enjoy a themed dinner! Includes four meals, lodging, and a patch.
Embark on a magical adventure to the GSMH North Pole, listen to the Polar Express story, take part in special holiday activities, and visit with the big guy in red himself! Make the world a better place by bringing a book to donate to a local children’s organization.
ADULT: $20
GIRL: $35
Finbrooke Program Center November 6 | 6:00 p.m. — November 8, 2015 | 11:00 a.m.
GIRL: $ 15
Spend the night with friends challenging yourself with activities that may include rock-climbing, karaoke, foam archery, games, crafts, and more! Includes snack and patch.
Dexter, MO | April 15-17, 2016 Girls of all ages and their families are invited to attend the Girl Scout Camporee. This three day event will be packed full of outdoor activities and booths, singa-longs, live entertainment, troop camping, family camping, and more! More information coming soon.
Girl Scout Day at the Titanic Museum Go on a voyage back in time during Titanic Museum’s special Girl Scout Day! Come anytime during the museum’s normal hours and enjoy the self-guided tour. Register directly with the museum at 800-381-7670.
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ADULT: $5
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Lock-in
Girl Scout Camporee
Titanic Museum, Branson, MO April 9, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. April 10, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Jefferson City, MO December 12, 2015 | Varies
ADULT: $9
GIRL: $ 9
ADULT: $12 GIRL: $24 Victory Ministry and Sports Complex Joplin, MO December 4 | 9:30 p.m. — December 5, 2015 | 7:00 a.m.
Green Girls Day Take a hike through a wildlife refuge and learn about the ecosystems in Southeast Missouri. Bring a sack lunch and spend the day in the wild outdoors! Mingo Wildlife Refuge, Puxico, MO April 2, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 8
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, Cape Girardeau, MO April 23, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
GSI: Girl Scout Investigators Step into the world of sleuthing! Law enforcement experts and hands-on activities will help you discover the tools and techniques used to solve crimes. Participants need to bring a sack lunch. Finbrooke Program Center October 24, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $10
Horse Rider
My Fella and Me Field Day
Spend the day exploring the world of horses! Learn more about horse safety, grooming, and saddling your own horse. Then, practice riding and participate in a “Showdeo!” Please bring a sack lunch. Patch included.
Bring your favorite guy to this fun-filled field day at Latonka Program Center. Work as a team to build a fire, roast marshmallows, tie knots, and learn new outdoor skills. Includes patch.
Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 9, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
ADULT: $40
GIRL: $40
Magic of Chemistry: Mystery at the Museum A fundraiser is taking place at the Chemistry Museum for a new exhibit showcasing exotic gems and historic relics from around the world. All is going well until the entire museum is cloaked in darkness and the prized Radium Amulet goes missing! It is up to you to test the evidence and solve the mystery! Includes lunch in the dorm dining hall, a t-shirt, and a patch. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO November 7, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
ADULT: $10
GIRL: $15
ADULT: $10 Latonka Program Center September 10, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
GIRL: $10
My Lady and Me Tea Don your favorite attire and bring a special lady to the My Lady and Me Tea. Create art with your friends and have an etiquette lesson. Then, practice your new skills while drinking tea and feasting on yummy treats. Includes patch. ADULT: $6 Dexter Service Center February 13, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
GIRL: $ 10
Cape Girardeau, MO February 27, 2016 | 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO March 12, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Night at the Museum: Discovery Center Lock-in
Mall Madness Lock-in
Bring your sense of adventure and your sleeping bag for an afterhours exploration of the Discovery Center! You will have access to all of the museum’s hands-on activities and special areas, and get to watch a movie and sleep in the museum! Includes patch.
Spend the night in the Battlefield Mall! Design and model your own “recycle runway” fashion creations, sleep in front of stores, and shop in the Girl Scout Shop. Late-night snack and a patch are included. ADULT: $14
Battlefield Mall, Springfield, MO April 1 | 9:00 p.m. — April 2, 2016 | 6:00 a.m.
GIRL: $25
ADULT: $16
Discovery Center, Springfield, MO March 4 | 8:00 p.m. — March 5, 2016 | 8:00 a.m.
GIRL: $30
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Pets Are Worth Supporting April 1-9, 2016
We provide door hangers to you! With your fellow Girl Scouts and proper supervision, distribute the door hangers to friends, neighbors, and community members to let them know about your awesome service project!
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Night Time Orienteering Would you be able to find your way across the wilderness armed with only a land map and compass? Orienteering is an activity that uses a map, compass, and navigational skills to find your way. Join us to learn all about it and put your new skills to the test during this night time adventure! Includes snack and patch. Silver Meadows Program Center October 17, 2015 | 8:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
GIRL: $7
Program Aide Training If you want to be a great role model and provide service by working with younger Girl Scouts, you can earn the Cadette Program Aide Award! This training will teach you skills and strategies to work with younger girls, and give you ideas for teaching crafts, songs, and games. If you wish to receive training to teach outdoor skills to younger girls, you can request options for that as well. Please bring a sack lunch. Before attending Program Aide training, you must have earned the Leadership in Action award. Jefferson City Service Center January 23, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Columbia, MO January 30, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Return a week later to collect the donations.
Mintahama Program Center January 30, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Donate the items to the animal shelter of your choice.
Dexter Service Center February 6, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
With your parent or troop leader, complete the P.A.W.S. Project Report and submit it to us to receive a free P.A.W.S. Project patch!
ADULT: Free
Springfield Service Center February 6, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Cape Girardeau Service Center March 5, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $10
Pumpkin Fest
Stars of Science Lock-In
Pumpkins are plentiful and so are friendships! Enjoy fall-themed activities and treats, decorate your own pumpkin, and make many new Girl Scout friends. Patch included.
Bring your curiosity for this exciting overnight adventure! Create crafts, play games, and conduct hands-on scientific experiments. Work with your friends to solve a mystery and end the night with a movie. Includes snack and patch.
Latonka Program Center October 24, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
ADULT: $5
GIRL: $10
ADULT: $10
Sikeston, MO May 13 | 8:00 p.m. — May 14, 2016 | 8:00 a.m.
SEMO Girl Power Have you ever wondered what you can do to change the world? Come spend the afternoon with real-world heroines who are making a difference in the lives of others! Explore issues in today’s society through fun activities and discover ways to help solve these problems. Snack and patch included. Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO November 7, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $10
GIRL: $20
Surf’s Up It’s Girl Scout Day at Big Surf Water Park! Enjoy everything the park has to offer, and bring your family for a day of fun! Big Surf Water Park, Lake of the Ozarks, MO June 19, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
ADULT: $15
GIRL: $15
Survivor: Silver Meadows
Sports Lock-in at MSU Come cheer the MSU Lady Bears Volleyball team on to victory, and then spend the night experiencing a wide variety of sports. Following the game, you will meet the Lady Bears and receive an autographed poster! Then play volleyball, basketball, racquetball, and other games, and end the night with a movie! Includes patch. ADULT: $8
Spend the day learning basic survival skills, playing games, and working as part of a team. Taking inspiration from the popular Survivor show, you’ll have to work together to “outplay, outwit, and outlast” your opponents during this action-packed day of learning and fun! Please bring a sack lunch. Includes snack and patch. Silver Meadows Program Center May 7, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $12
GIRL: $12
Missouri State University Springfield, MO November 20 | 7:00 p.m. — November 21, 2015 | 8:00 a.m.
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Look for your edition of The Arrow, arriving on doorsteps in December! Filled with awesome opportunities, The Arrow will be your ultimate guide to summer resident camp, the highest awards, and more!
Take Aim 1 Come experience the archery ranges at our Girl Scout program centers! Take Aim 1 will teach you the fundamentals of archery: range etiquette, equipment, safety, and proper shooting technique. Be prepared to shoot multiple times! Silver Meadows Program Center October 3, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
ADULT: $10
GIRL: $10
Mintahama Program Center October 17, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Latonka Program Center November 7, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Finbrooke Program Center April 9, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 7, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Take Aim 2 Take Aim 2 is the second level of the archery program at our Girl Scout program centers. Now that you have learned the basics, you can develop your shooting skills! This program will allow you to practice new skills and become a more confident archer. Prerequisite: Take Aim 1 Silver Meadows Program Center October 3, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Mintahama Program Center October 17, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Latonka Program Center November 7, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Finbrooke Program Center April 9, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 7, 2016 | 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $10
TEAM Challenge
Titanic Museum Lock-in
Discover the excitement of our low and high challenge courses as you work together to conquer the islands, TP shuffle, and get through the spiderweb. Test your limits and traverse elements such as the Postman’s Walk, Pirate’s Crossing, or the Zip Line (each course has different elements). Please bring a sack lunch.
History comes alive at the Titanic Museum in Branson! Arrive after hours and explore the museum, enjoy hands on activities, hear stories from the crew members, and watch a movie before sleeping in the museum. This exciting overnight adventure is only available to Girl Scouts! Includes snack and patch.
Latonka Program Center October 10, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $40
Finbrooke Program Center May 7, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Going up! Challenge yourself by tackling the climbing/rappelling tower! Climb the rock wall, enjoy a great view from 25 feet in the sky and then rappel your way back down.
Come join the fun as we experience both dancing and gymnastics taught by experts. You will start with learning how to warm up, and end with a performance for the leaders and parents in attendance! Includes patch. ADULT: Free
GIRL: $ 8
Poplar Bluff, MO January 30, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Trailblazers Hit the trail on horseback and increase your horse knowledge and riding skills! You will review horse safety and grooming, and learn about horse psychology. Please bring a sack lunch. Includes patch. Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 14, 2016 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
GIRL: $28
Vertical Girls
Tights, Leotards, & Tutus
Cape Girardeau January 23, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
ADULT: $20
Titanic Museum, Branson, MO September 23 | 9:00 p.m. — September 24, 2016 | 7:00 a.m.
ADULT: $40
GIRL: $40
Finbrooke Program Center October 3, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
ADULT: Free
GIRL: $20
Ready to Register for these Events? Before registering for these events, please review the full program event descriptions, found online at www.girlscoutsmoheartland. org/content/publications. This is where you can find the registration deadline and futher instructions on how to register. 11
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