Spotlight on Girl Scout Juniors!
Troop 712 - Overland Park, KS

For their Take Action project they wanted to share the design process with Daisies. They first met to determine what STEM type activity would be fun and educational. They decided on marshmallow and spaghetti structures and came up with challenges for each small group: a ramp, a house, a bridge, and a 12 inch tall tower. They met with 20 first grade Daises-Troop 1678–from their school. The Daisies learned sometimes you have to redesign your original plan and that’s okay! It was a messy, fun time and the Juniors also got to teach the Daisies that Girl Scouts leave a place better than they found it. Afterwards, the Juniors taught the Daisies the human knot game. Now, this is what Girl Scouts taking on STEM is all about!
Troop 1577 - Olathe, KS

Haley G. from Girl Scout Junior troop 1577 didn't let the soggy conditions get her down in the first of two Cookie Runs. Haley brought home the 10 and under girls win for the 2nd year in a row. Not only that but she beat all the girls 19 and under and all but 3 boys 19 and under!
Troop 4329 - Kansas City, MO

Girl Scout STRONG! These Girl Scouts are taking the lead by helping their sister Girl Scouts with the Staying Fit badge. Shout out to the four STAND OUT Leaders from GS Junior Troop 4329 in Kansas City, Missouri who brainstormed and led all the awesome activities!
Tell us about your girl! How is your Girl Scout taking the lead? We love our Girl Scouts in action with our programs, but we are not limited here. Is she taking the lead in school, in her place of worship or in another group activity? Share with us at prdept@gsksmo.org or use the social media icons below with #BecauseofGirlScouts.
GSKSMO Focus Areas
We have 150+ programs that can be enjoyed as a troop or with your family!
STEAM
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP


Enter the Cookie Pro Contest by Apr 30 for a chance to win the Cookie Entrepreneur Experience - 24 winners nationwide!
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
Registration is now opens for all Adventure programs at outdoor.gsksmo.org!


Apr 20: Low Ropes

Apr 27: Zipline

May 4: Climbing

May 5: Rappelling

Get Involved!
Inspire a Girl
JOIN US FOR THE BIGGEST GIRL SCOUT PARTY OF THE YEAR!!
The 4th Annual Inspire a Girl Event is on Sunday, April 7th at the Overland Park Convention Center and deadline to register is April 1 at 11:59pm! . We hope you and your Girl Scouts are making plans to join us for this inspiring day. This day is for all ages as Girl Scouts can take part in hands on activities in our four focus areas (STEAM, Civic Engagement, Entrepreneurship and Outdoor Experiences). Our community partner and program staff will be leading these activities with more choices than ever before. Think of this expo as multiple community partner experiences in one venue / one day. In addition, Girl Scouts will also get to check out and be inspired by our 47 high-achieving Gold Award Girl Scouts through their incredible project displays. Following the expo, our festivities continue with the Gold Award Ceremony where we officially pin our Gold Award Girl Scouts.
Don't MISS OUT on this incredible event. Learn more and register by April 1 at  www.gsksmo.org/inspire!
2019 Inspire a Girl Patch!
Westar Energy & KCP&L Spark Event
Learn about the energy industry and break down misconceptions about STEM career options with Westar Energy & KCP&L Spark Event on April 30!  Girls will learn about Power Town, and how science, math and engineering impact the energy they use in their community. Girls will also be able to participate in a Q&A discussion with female STEM professionals that work for Westar.

Worlds of Fun - Save the Date!
Girl Scout Day at Worlds of Fun is part of the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Recognition Program. Girl Scouts who sell 500+ boxes of Girl Scout Cookies will earn two complimentary passes to Worlds of Fun on May 4, two unlimited fountain drink wristbands and a fun patch.

Girl Scout Day at Worlds of Fun is open to Girl Scouts, friends, families and supporters!  All Girl Scouts can attend a SWAP exchange located in Festhaus on May 4 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Festhaus is to the right next to the carousel when you enter the front gate – follow the signs. Bring SWAPS to exchange.
Daisy's Circle Celebrates 5 Years!
Daisy's Circle is celebrating 5 years of standing up for girls! For the families, alums, troop leaders AND Daisy's Circle Girl Scout troops who are members, we say THANK YOU for being part of this powerful circle. Your investment has helped us raise over $380,000 for girls over the last 5 years, which has helped create new programming, invest in Outreach troops for at-risk girls and so much more.

Learn more about the great work of this monthly giving program here:  www.daisyscircle.org
GSKSMO SHOP
Girl Scout Shop

Located at GSKSMO HQ, 8383 Blue Parkway Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
GSKSMO Shop Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Select Saturdays 9am-1pm: Mar. 9, Apr. 27, May 11, May 25
At Inspire a Girl on April 7th from 11am - 3:30pm with select merchandise