The S'more Newsletter is taking a summer break!
Keep up with us over the summer on our social media channels linked below and we'll be back in August with the latest fall and winter Girl Scout programs and activities!
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Spring Girl Scout Renewal
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There's just ONE WEEK left of our Spring Renewal campaign! When membership is renewed for girls in your troop by May 31 you will be eligible for this year's special Spring Renewal campaign incentives like the on-time t-shirt, covered adult membership, shop discounts, troop programming and MORE!
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Introducing the Adult Vest!
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You have been asking, and Girl Scouts of the USA heard you...they are rolling out an Adult Volunteer and Staff vest. We need to gage interest and get an idea for sizes before we place our initial order. Vests will retail for $30 and come in sizes XS-5XL. The adult vest can include the pictured components (sold separately).
If you're interested in purchasing a vest,
please complete this form
and our Shop Manager will be in touch with you regarding arrival and payment.
We need your feedback by June 28th to help us with our first order.
The vest has a slightly tailored fit but it is not 'fitted'. It runs true to size. The fabric is a lightly brushed 73% cotton/27% nylon twill that is light-medium weight, soft to the touch, and hangs nicely. It has a full zip and welt pockets on the front.
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Girl Scouts, troops, adults and community advisors are invited to a monthly, open house-style forum to network and collaborate around highest awards! Staff and trained volunteers will be available to help coach and answer questions in a relaxed learning environment, Wi-Fi and limited printing resources will be available.
June 2, 2019
GSKSMO HQ
GSKSMO Topeka Office
Register for the June Sunday Session by May 30. Registration will open soon for the subsequent months.
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Are you looking for some additional resources to help you better lead your troop? Have questions or want to learn more about Girl Scout programming at your new or returning level? Wondering how you can better empower your troop to be girl-led? Join us for
a Summer Leader Training session! In this two-hour workshop you'll network with other leaders, share ideas, learn skills and leave with tools from our trained Troop Experience Managers to make your 2019-2020 Girl Scout year the best one yet!
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Are you wanting to do a STEM Journey with your troop but don’t feel like you know much about Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math?! Attend a level-specific STEM Journey Institute this summer! You’ll do hands-on activities to take back to your troop, receive the Journey Award for every girl that completes the Journey and receive year-round support from our the GSKSMO STEM staff!
See the 2019 Summer Institute schedule and reserve your spot!
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Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes are invited to Hyland’s Olathe office to learn about STEM roles within the software industry on June 12. This event includes interactive lessons on HTML and Algorithms that can be used after the learning sessions by girls to create and design websites and independently code! Cost per girl is $3 and includes a Spark Event fun patch!
Register by May 31!
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Kansas City Dance Festival
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The
Kansas City Dance Festival is presenting its 7th season at the Polsky Theatre at Johnson County Community College June 21 & 22 and they are offering $12 tickets (discounted from $35-$45) for Girl Scouts! Learn more and call the box office to take advantage of this fantastic discount!
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New/Updated Programming for Fall 2019:
- Team Building - now includes Daisies
- Crate Stacking: Cadettes - Ambassadors
- Troop Swimming - experience the new Aquatic Center at CPS!
- Service Sundays - give back to Camp Tongawood
- Intro to Canoeing: Brownies
- He & Me Fishing (summer): Juniors
- New Sound Science Slingshot Range at Camp Tongawood
Start planning your troops fall activities and mark your calendar, registration opens July 10 for most programs unless otherwise noted!
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June 4-5
(deadline to register May 29)
Do you have a Girl Scout who has experienced a loss or dramatic change in her life? We're partnering with St. Luke's Health System to host Express Yourself Camp June 4 & 5 at Camp Tongawood. Express Yourself Camp for children of all ages who have experienced a loss or dramatic change in their life. For two days, boys and girls will have a traditional camp experience with songs, skits, adventure activities and more in a safe environment where they could truly express themselves!
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July 13-14
Have you heard the BIG NEWS? The inaugural Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend is July 13-14! The Battle of Lexington State Historic Site is offering Girl Scouts of all levels free admission for programming from 12 – 5pm with battlefield tours, outdoor civil war games, rope making/knot tying service projects a fun patch and MORE! Make the most of the weekend and add on an optional overnight for just $5/person with dinner and breakfast included.
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Various Spring & Summer Dates
All Levels
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Astronomy Club Kickoff + Leadership Retreat
Save the Date: Aug. 10-11
Camp Tongawood
Cadette - Ambassador
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You Schedule It!
All Levels
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Aug. 9, 6:30 pm
The 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships are coming to Kansas City this summer and the Sprint Center is hosting Girl Scout Night on Aug. 9 for the Senior Women's Day 1 competition. Girl Scouts can purchase deeply discounted tickets and will receive a Girl Scout fun patch. Download and complete the form to secure you tickets -they're only available until July 22 or while supplies last.
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July 15-19
Does your Girl Scout love video games?! Then register her for Code Ninjas Summer Camp where she'll build her very own video games from the ground up July 15-19. Girl Scout Daisies through Cadettes will be taught by Code Ninjas, building a different game each day, ending with their very own game using their own artwork. Learn to code and have a blast, while gaining skills that will last a lifetime.
**Buy one registration, get one 50% off**
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Concert benefiting GSKSMO
June 29
All Levels
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Sculpture & Science Tours
June 19 - July 26
Daisy - Junior
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Beekeeping Experience
You Schedule It!
All Levels
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Water Quality Education + Workshops
You Schedule It!
All Levels
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Wrapping up 2019 and Getting Ready for 2020—the Annual Cookie Program
2019 Recognitions are in and troops should have picked up from SU PSMs. We ask that all recognitions are distributed by Memorial Day weekend. If you have not heard from your SU PSM, email
cookies@gsksmo.org with your troop number.
All cookie sales for 2019 should now be completed and all deposits made. If you made deposits into the Product Sales Account after your SU PSM’s turn in meeting, we need your receipt. Mail to:
Cookies/GSKSMO, 8383 Blue Parkway Dr. KCMO 64133. Be sure to note your troop number on the receipt.
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Did your Girl Scouts use Smart Cookies for online orders?
Girls who used Smart Cookies for online order taking will want to save their contacts; this information will be deleted from Smart Cookies over the summer. Saving your contacts is as easy!
1. Log into Smart Cookies (as the Girl Scout)
2. Go to My Orders tab and choose Contacts
3. Click Export and save as file on your computer
When we gear up for Cookies 2020, we’ll send girls and their caregivers a Cookiegram explaining how to upload 2019 contacts. Please share this information with your troop!
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June 28
(deadline to register is June 21)
Girl Scout Seniors & Ambassadors! Come complete your GIRLtopia Journey with GSKSMO staff and the Dole Institute of Politics on June 28! You'll spend the day in interactive workshops, create artwork, craft your own personal message and learn to use your voice to make the world a better place. PLUS you'll have the option to complete your Take Action project as well and FULLY complete your Journey, getting you one step closer to going Gold! All Journey materials, supplies and meals are included in the registration!
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June 3, 9:00 - 11:00 am CST
Girl Scouts of the USA is proud to join bipartisan leaders, including Chelsea Clinton, to discuss the importance of educating and engaging today’s youth in civics to preserve and strengthen our country’s democracy. This nonpartisan event is an opportunity community leaders, public officials and education experts to discuss how out-of-school civics programs can prepare the next generation to be involved citizens with a deeper understanding of their government-both now and for the rest of their lives.
Register and download the discussion guide to engage in the conversation!
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Feeding the Homeless
You Schedule It!
Brownie - Ambassador
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#LiveLifeFair
You Schedule It!
Brownie - Ambassador
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Kids in Action
You Schedule It!
Brownie - Ambassador
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Lanesfield School Escape Room
You Schedule It!
Junior - Ambassador
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Sort + Repackage Volunteer Opportunity
You Schedule It!
Brownie - Ambassador
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Volunteer Resources + Training
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Program on Demand
Girl Scout staff and trained volunteers will bring a Journey to your troop!
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Short n' Snappy Videos
Videos that provide support on a variety of topics for troop leaders!
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Webinars
Recorded Webinars from the experts on all things GS Programs!
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Camping 101 +
Camping 102
Troops need at least 1 adult to complete one or both trainings based on camping location!
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New Leader Express
NLE has been redesigned! Share the opportunity with a new leader or take a refresher course!
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First Aid/CPR Training
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Carolyn Hodges Great Save Fund
Pay $15 or 50% of the cost of the class, and the "Great Save" Fund will cover the rest!
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Did you know that we have a
blog?! We publish Girl Scout spotlights, volunteer features, alum highlights, Girl Scout tips and tricks and MORE!
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Get your Bridging Kits!
Each kit comes with:
- bridge to level patch
- star & disc
- certificate
- bridging pencil
- bridging fun patch
- wings for bridging to Junior & Cadette
All in a convenient back with another certificate for the troop leader to personalize!
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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
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