The 2017 Spring Outdoor Experiences Book is Here! Soar through the air on the zipline, take on a low ropes challenge (brand new program!), try out a STEM program, go on an excursion and so much more! There are also new outdoor trainings for leaders, like wilderness first aide and small water craft safety! It's time to plan for spring and sign up for one of our exciting programs today! 

Don't let the chill outside keep your troop from experiencing the outdoors! All of our properties have buildings that are equipped with indoor heating. Schedule a troop campout at one of our properties and check out this great Pinterest page with tons of ideas for winter outdoor activities. Looking for an adventure activity while you camp? Some of our council adventure activities can still be done during the winter (weather permitting), contact us at campdept@gsksmo.org to chat with us about what opportunities are available during your campout.

The U.S. Figure Skating Championships are coming to the Sprint Center in Kansas City! Girl Scouts, friends and family can purchase discounted tickets for the Champions Pairs Free Skate and Championship Free Dance on Jan. 21 at 2:10 pm. Girl Scouts are invited to a meet-and-greet following the medal ceremony to meet the newly awarded U.S. pair's champions! Learn more and get your tickets today! 

Girl Scout Day at K-State Women's Basketball Game is on Jan. 28 at 3:00 pm! Join troops from all over our council and cheer on the Wildcats! Tickets for girls and adults are only $3 with our promo code. Girl Scouts are invited to participate in the pre-game Tunnel Walk and high five the players as they run onto the court! Girls who also wear their sash or vest will receive a special powercat patch! Learn more!

Calling all Girl Scout Juniors! If you are working on the aMUSE Journey or are wanting to earn your Playing the Past badge, Starlight Theatre has a workshop for you! On Jan 28, come together with other Girl Scouts from around the region to work with a professional teaching artists to complete steps in both the Journey and the badge! Space is limited, so reserve your spot(s) today!

The B.I.G Cookie Kick-Off is coming, and your Girl Scout doesn't want to miss her opportunity to join the FUN! We are proud to partner with an outstanding team of volunteers across our council to host a council-wide GS Cookie Kick-Off celebrating the 100th anniversary of the program. This big event takes place on Jan. 21 at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center in KCMO. The day includes interactive booths helping girls earn their GS Cookie Pin, a ticket to the UMKC Women's Basketball game, great swag and so many more surprises. See all the details and register today - gsksmo.org/cko

Do you know someone who would be an awesome troop leader?! Invite he/she to be a troop leader and GSUSA will give you $50 to spend at their Girl Scout Shop and give them $50 in resources to get started! The deadline has been extended to January 31,  find out more!

Girl Scout Cookie Season is right around the corner and it's time for our awesome adult volunteers to get ready to help girls run their cookie business. We have posted the dates for cookie trainings across our council! All troop leaders and cookie managers are welcome, but we want to make sure to see every 1st and 2nd year volunteer at one of these trainings! Register for one that works for you, today! 

Northwest Missouri State University Athletics Women's Basketball Game Jan. 7 All Levels	Liberty Youth Ballet The Nutrcracker  Dec. 17 & 18 All Levels
Harlem Globetrotters Silverstein Eye Centers Arena Jan. 29 All Levels	Spencer Museum of Art Art Cart Dec. 17 All Levels
Burr Oak Woods Various Programs Multiple Dates All Levels	Citizens Bank Financial Literacy Workshop You Schedule It! All Levels

We have 150+ Community Partner Programs - check them all out!