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Our 2018 regional celebration dates are confirmed (see below). Each celebration will feature awards (Girl Scout and council-specific), a regional/council update and more exciting surprises! These events will also be FREE of charge to all volunteers and family members who come to celebrate our award recipients.
Not sure which region you're in? View our map!
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Central Region
Sunday, April 29
Cleveland University
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East Region
Friday, May 11
North Heartland Community Church
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North Region
Sunday, June 3
Ashland United Methodist Church
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West Region
Sunday, June 10
Ramada Topeka Downtown Hotel & Convention Center
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Our Spring Renewal Campaign runs from April 16-May 31 and has
awesome benefits! Membership for the 2018-2019 year is $25 per girl and adult. These dues are paid to Girl Scouts of the USA and help underwrite important areas like technology upgrades, programs and insurance!
Make sure
you renew by May 31 to get the free patch!
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First Aid/ CPR Training & the Great Save Fund
Did you know that troops should have an adult who is first aid/ CPR certified attending most activities outside of a troop meeting? This includes overnights or camping, trips and high risk activities, You can take the training from a variety of sources including the Red Cross, The American Heart Association, local parks and rec, hospitals or fire dept.
The Great Save Fund will provide a grant that covers 50% of the cost of the class (up to $55) for adults as well as girls. The participant submits for reimbursement after they complete the class. You can
learn more today, there are plenty of funds still available this year!
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Starlight Theater
Girl Scout Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassadors! Join Starlight Theater on May 26 as they present On Your Feet. This story will take you behind the music and into the lives of a groundbreaking couple who faced adversity but still found a way to land on their feet.
Get you tickets today!
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Powell Gardens Earth Day
Kansas City's Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens has invited Girl Scouts to celebrate Earth Day on April 22! Girl Scouts will learn about what grows in the earth, the basic of worm composting and so much more, plus an EDIBLE tour. Register you seat today!
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K-State Girl Scout Night Baseball Game (K-State vs. Baylor)
Batter Up! Girls Scouts are invited to support the Wildcats at the K-State Baseball game against the Baylor Bears on April 29 at Tointon Family Stadium. Learn more and get your tickets today!
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Bayer: Feed a Bee
Calling all Girl Scouts! Come out on May 19 and buzz away as you join Bayer employees to plant a Feed a Bee patch at Camp Tongawood to increase food for honey bees and other pollinators. Learn more and register today!
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GSKSMO Outdoor Experiences |
Girl Scouts! Spring is finally here, it's time to GET OUTDOORS! Zip. Climb. Take aim. Rappel. And SO much more!
ALL adventure program registrations are now open - don't delay in registering your girl and/or troop for the session of your choice at
outdoor.gsksmo.org!
May 6 - Canoe the Kaw & Kayak Excursion
Jun. 2 - Small Craft Safety Training (2 sessions available)
Jun 5 & 6 - Express Yourself Camp
Jun. 12 - LPGA Girls Golf (Daisy, Brownies, Juniors) |
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Girl Scout Shop
Get ready for this bridging season! The shop now has bridging kits for each level including bridging certificate, star, disc, bridging rainbow and wings (for Bridge to Brownie & Bridge to Cadette). The kit also has inserted a Bridge sheet that has a place for the girls name, troop number and a bridging pencil! Brownie, Senior, Ambassador kits are $6 and Junior & Cadettes kits are $7.
The Girl Scout Shop is located at 8383 Blue Parkway Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133.
Shop Hours for March and April:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9am-4:30pm
Tuesday/Thursday: 9am-6pm
The Girl Scout Shop will be closed on April 25 for an all staff meeting.
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Planning Ahead...
As your plan for spring and summer activities, remember that certain activities need council approval prior to participating in the trip or activity. Activities requiring approval include all overnights (not on at Camp Prairie Schooner or Camp Tongawood), trips outside of council boundaries and high risk activities. The list of high risk activities needing approval include swimming, indoor skydiving, indoor trampolining canoeing/kayaking and more.
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The Girl Scout Difference
Girl Scouts takes the potential of girls, combines it with robust s
kill-building programming, and adds caring adult mentors and strong female role models. Everything a Girl Scout does centers around STEM, the outdoors, development of life skills, and entrepreneurship,and is designed to meet her where she is now and to grow along with her.
Use the key below to see what category the activity falls under!
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STEM
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LIFE SKILLS
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OUTDOORS
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Civic engagement, healthy living, global citizenship, communication skills. |
Adventure and skill building, including through camping experiences for all age levels, from the backyard to the backcountry. |
The Girl Scout Cookie Program- the largest girl-led business in the world- teaches goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics and people skills. |
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GSKSMO Blog Spotlight:
Did you know that we have a
blog? We publish Girl Scout spotlights, volunteer features, alumnae highlights, Girl Scout tips and tricks and MORE!
Check out these stories:
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Community Partners
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Garden Design
May 26
Junior
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Books for Babies
You Schedule It!
All Levels
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Wonders of Water Workshop
May 5
Brownie
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Various Workshops
You Schedule It!
Daisy & Brownie
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Yoga, Breathing, Meditation & Mindfulness
You Schedule It!
All levels
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Various Workshops
You Schedule It!
All levels
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