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Cookie U & Cookie College

Cookie University & Cookie College is Jan. 19 at UMKC in Kansas City, MO! This FUN, INTERACTIVE event to earn the Cookie Pin is a great way to build those entrepreneur skills and get ready for the booth season. This day is perfect for the troop or individual girl with her caregiver. Learn more and register by Jan. 10 at gsksmo.org/cookieu

We're looking for Teen troops and groups to l ead activity stations and help younger Girl Scouts complete steps in earning their Cookie Pin! If you or your group wants to help out, submit your interest form by Monday, January 7th!

Outdoor Experiences

2019 Spring Outdoor Experience Programs are now listed at outdoor.gsksmo.org!

Excursion: American Southwest

June 1-8, 2019

Girl Scout Cadettes*, Seniors & Ambassadors will visit at least five National Parks and monuments, sleep in tents at various campsites and adventure through deserts, canyons, forests and mountains and earn applicable outdoor badges along the way! Learn more and check out the FAQ document just added to the event page! (*this trip is for girls entering 7th grade and higher at time of travel)

Lifeguarding Certification

Girls 15+ at time of course

Become a certified lifeguard at our American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Certification is dependant on girls' ability to complete the required coursework and pass a series of skills tests throughout the four-day course.

Feb. 9 & 10, 16 & 17 (4-day certification)

9:00am - 5:00 pm

Henley Aquatic Center - Independence, MO

Outdoor Experiences Catalog

STEAM

Girl Scout Night at the Mavericks

The 9th Annual Girl Scout Night at the Kansas City Mavericks is March 2! Girl Scouts, friends and families can take advantage of deeply discounted tickets, participate in a private skate on the arena ice prior to the game, meet and greet with players and have the chance to be selected for in-game contests. Tickets must be purchased through this link and are not available through the Mavericks box office.

TransportationYOU - Feb. 10

Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors - learn about careers in the transportation industry like transit, aviation, construction, environmental, communications and more from female professionals in our community! Girls will rotate stations and dinner and giveaways will be provided at this free event! Registration now open!

Starlight Theatre: American Girl Live

Apr. 28

All Levels

FIRST LEGO League Championship

Jan. 26

All Levels

Kansas Children's Discovery Center

Various Programs

You Schedule It!

All Levels

Anita B. Gorman Conservation & Discovery Center

WOW! Workshop

You Schedule It!

Brownie

Entrepreneurship

2019 Cookie Pro Contest

Cookie pros! It’s time to unleash your G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ potential and put that I-can-do-anything super hero cape into motion for a chance to win BIG! Are you ready to show the world your barrier-breaking, goal-crushing, world-changing superpower? Your VIP adventure at Warner Bros. Studios in sunny California featuring the bold and brave DC Super Hero Girls awaits! Enter now and download our mini graphic novel template to get started. After you enter your submission, come purchase your Cookie Pro patch in the GSKSMO Shop!

Cookie Season has begun! Don't forget to goal set and save the dates for these Girl Scout Days as part of the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Recognitions:

Girl Scout Day at Worlds of Fun

May 4

Girl Scouts who sell 500+ packages will earn two complimentary passes for May 4, two unlimited fountain drink wristbands and a fun patch!

This event is open to all Girl Scouts, friends, families and supporters and tickets will be available for purchase on April 1.

Girl Scout Day at the K

June 9

Girl Scouts who sell 300+ packages will earn 2 free tickets to the game on June 9, as well as a voucher good for concessions and souvenirs inside the stadium!

This event is open to all Girl Scouts, friends, families and supporters and tickets will be available for purchase in the spring!

Civic Engagement

ScrapsKC

ScrapsKC invites Girl Scout Brownies and older to help feed the homeless on Saturday mornings! Girls will learn about the needs of those in the community, break down stigmas and work directly with the homeless!

Second Harvest Community Food Bank

Backpack Buddies

You Schedule It!

Brownie - Ambassador

Dole Institute of Politics

Various Programs

You Schedule It!

All Levels

John Knox Village

Senior Citizen Enrichment Opportunities

You Schedule It!

All Levels

The Family Conservancy

Books for Babies Drive & Mother of all Diaper Drives

You Schedule It!

All Levels

Volunteer Resources + Training

Program on Demand

Girl Scout staff and trained volunteers will bring a Journey to your troop!

Short n' Snappy Videos

Videos that provide support on a variety of topics for troop leaders!

Send your suggestions for a Short ‘N Snappy to troopexperience@gsksmo.org.

Webinars

Recorded Webinars from the experts on all things GS Programs!

Camping 101 +

Camping 102

Troops need at least 1 adult to complete one or both trainings based on camping location!

New Leader Express

NLE has been redesigned! Share the opportunity with a new leader or take a refresher course!

First Aid/CPR Training + Carolyn Hodges Great Save Fund

Pay $15 or 50% of the cost of the class, and the "Great Save" Fund will cover the rest!

Connect with GSKSMO

Did you know that we have a blog?! We publish Girl Scout spotlights, volunteer features, alum highlights, Girl Scout tips and tricks and MORE!

Check out these stories:

GS Alum Leadership in Action - Spotlight on Girl Scout Alum Angela Bennett
Oh What a Match for G.I.R.L.s - The Van Blaricum Family’s #GivingTuesday Gift

Have a story you want to share? Email prdept@gsksmo.org!

Girl Scout Shop

Located at GSKSMO HQ

8383 Blue Parkway Drive

Kansas City, MO 64133

Shop Hours:

Monday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday - Sunday: Closed

Updated Shop Exchange and Return Policy: Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, we want to make you aware of our new exchange and return policy:

We will provide a full refund with receipt within 30 days of purchase.

Exchanges can occur within 90 days of purchase with receipt. No returns/exchanges on discontinued, dated or holiday items.

And of course! We will always be happy to replace any defective merchandise.

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