Girl Scout Outdoor Experiences Quarterly Newsletter

Studies show that girls today are not spending nearly enough time outdoors...

Technology and structured activities leave less time for girls to get outside and enjoy nature.

But as a Girl Scout, she has plenty of opportunities to create her own outdoor adventures and develop a lifelong appreciation for nature and the out-of-doors-whether with her troop, at camp, or with friends and family!

Our Outdoor Experiences Progression chart (below) shows exactly how a Girl Scout grows through the outdoors, building her skills and enhancing her experiences along the way! Our programs are designed to accommodate troops, as well as individual Girl Scouts. Troop leaders and caregivers can both register Girl Scouts for these activities!

See all our Fall Outdoor Experience Programs at outdoor.gsksmo.org!

New for Fall 2018!

Expanded Age Levels:
Daisies can now do Slingshots!

Brownies can now do Archery!

Juniors can now Kayak!

New Programs:

Daisy Traverse Wall

Daisy Adventure Day - Sept. 29 (2 sessions to choose from)

Outdoor Journey Overnight - Sept. 22 - 23

STEM Outdoors Badge Days

Junior Animal Habitats - Sept. 8

Brownie Home Scientist - Oct. 27

Updated online Camping 101 Training

This online course will teach you the basics you need to know to plan a fun, safe campout with your troop in a building or cabin with modern conveniences (kitchen, bathroom). At least one adult (more is even better!) in each camping group must complete this online course prior to your first camping trip.

Want to take your troop camping in an outdoor camping unit (permatent, tent, etc.)? Remember that one adult must complete an in-person Camping 102 training !

STEM Kits

Hands-on curriculum + supplies for Girl Scouts of all levels! These are great enhancements and activities for your troop/group overnights and campouts at Camp Tongawood! Some even complete steps towards earning a Girl Scout badge or two! Learn more!

All Outdoor Experience Programs are open for registration at outdoor.gsksmo.org

Registration closes 2 weeks prior to event date unless otherwise noted.

Astronomy Club

Do you have an interest in the sky, NASA, and the universe? Join our Astronomy Club to discover what scientists know about the universe, experience star parties, and more! Proud to be partnered with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, come stargaze with us!

An annual club membership fee of $25. Membership includes a club T-shirt (girls must attend at least 3 meetings to receive the t-shirt) as well as a professional membership with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City.

Meeting Time: First Friday of every month at 7:00 pm (rain, shine, tidal wave)
Followed by observing at 9:00 pm (weather permitting)

Meeting Place:
Warko Observatory - UMKC Volker Campus
800 East 52nd Street KCMO
Classroom 404-405
Observing - Royal Hall Rooftop

Interested?! Complete this form. Questions? Email mrose@gsksmo.org.

Excursions

Lake Jacomo Kayaking Excursion

Sept. 8 (2 sessions to choose from)

Juniors - Ambassadors

Lake Shawnee Kayaking Excursion

Sept. 16 (2 sessions to choose from)

Juniors - Ambassadors

Devil's Den Backpacking Excursion

Oct. 12-14

Cadettes - Ambassadors

Learn more about these Excursions + Register!

Coming Soon!

STEM Expo Day, Nov. 3, 2018 at Camp Tongawood

Girl Scout Juniors & Cadettes
Investigate our world - from tiny micro-organisms to the vast Kansas blue skies - with experts from the at University of Kansas. Bring your curiosity, we will provide the knowledge!