Spotlight on Teen Girl Scouts!
Troop 1899 - Kansas City, MO

Cadette Troop 1899 completed their It's Your Story Tell It - MEdia Journey thanks to our wonderful friends at Steel City Media (Q104, Mix 93, KC102 & 94.1 KFKF),. Girls got to go behind-the-scenes of radio operations and record a promo for Blake Shelton tickets and 102.1 gave them a shout out and played “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” when they were in the car on the way to dinner! They topped off the evening with dinner and a little ice skating at Crown Center. How cool is that? Great job on that radio promo, Girl Scouts! Thanks again Steel City Media for making this fantastic opportunity possible for these SUPER COOL Cadettes!!
Troop 5469 - Leawood, KS

Troop 5469 made beautiful valentines for Veterans at St. Michael's Veteran Center - a center homeless veterans or those facing financial crisis, to show love and appreciation for their service and sacrifice!
Natalie G. - Overland Park, KS

The Perfect Girl Scout Destination! Imagine having a passion for the arts, a love of the outdoors a desire to travel and then being presented with the opportunity to go on a Girl Scout destination called “Ohio: The Arts Connection.” Seems pretty fitting, right? It surely was for Girl Scout Senior, Natalie G. from Overland Park, Kansas!  Read about Natalie's Destination experience on our blog!
Lizzie P. - Leawood, KS

We are thrilled to share that Lizzie P. from Service Unit 674 has been chosen as one of the 25 Girl Scouts across the nation to be on the the 2020 - G.I.R.L. - G Team for the national convention. Lizzie was selected out of 750 applicants and she will be helping to plan this epic national event where thousands of Girl Scouts from across the world attend. Lizzie is all Girl Scout having been a member since Kindergarten and now an 8th grade Cadette. We are so excited you were selected to represent our council, region and the entire GS movement!!
Tell us your story! How are you or 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 Jan. 2 - Apr 30 for a chance to win the Cookie Entrepreneur Experience - 24 winners nationwide!

As you're goal setting, don't forget that these two events are part of the 2019 Cookie Program recognitions!
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
Registration is open for all Adventure programs! For Adventure program options visit outdoor.gsksmo.org!

As always, you can make GSKSMO property reservations 90 days from your desired date!


Mar 30: Stars & S'mores


Get Involved!
Catching Fury
Catching Fury application process is now open for Girl Scouts entering the 8th & 9th grades next school year. This experience is a one-day opportunity (two dates to choose from in June) where participants will get connected with inspiring female police officers and firefighters to experience a day-in-the-life of their career. Catching Fury is the pre-experience to Camp Fury which will launch in Summer 2020. Deadline to apply is March 18 and then participants will be accepted and notified.

Power of 52 Challenge
The Power of 52 Challenge is a year-long initiative to get more SUPER COOL adults engaged in our many short-term volunteer opportunities.
52 Weeks in a Year + 52 Hours of Impacting the Lives of Girls = YOU!


Or find your perfect volunteer fit at www.gsksmo.org/powerof52.
Cookie & Wine Pairing Nights
Love Girl Scouts? Want to find ways to meet new Girl Scout friends? Join us for one of these fun Wine & Girl Scout Cookie Pairing Events! 

Our partners have been working hard to pair our favorite Girl Scout cookies with some delicious locally grown wines. 



These events are $15 per person online in advance, or $20 at the door and open to all responsible adults 21+. Learn more and register at www.gsksmo.org/wineandcookies
Camp Tongawood Wins Award
Camp Tongawood Received the Bankers Wildlife Award for Habitat Conservation from the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife Award! In 2013, the Girl Scouts partnered with Natural Resources Conservation Service to implement a special easement program called the LTP – Wetlands Reserve Program out at Camp Tongawood. The goal for this 5-year program was to establish a recreational trail for the purpose of educating girls on wildlife habitats and water resources, with a special emphasis on migratory water birds. We were approved in 2018 to extend the program and we will be able to educate girls for years to come!
Teen Engagement + Scholarship Opportunities
Girl Scout Gold Award
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Once achieved, it shows colleges, employers, and your community that you’re out there changing the world!

To pursue your Gold Award...
  • Be in high school (ninth through twelfth grade, or equivalent) 
  • Complete two Senior or Ambassador Journeys OR earn the Girl Scout Silver Award and complete a Journey
  • Attend a Go Gold Workshop (listed below)

REGISTER FOR INSPIRE A GIRL TODAY! We will celebrate Girl Scouts who have completed their Gold Award from Jan. 16, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019 on April 7, 2019 at Inspire a Girl!

Upcoming Go Gold Workshops
Mar 13
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Lawrence Public Library
Mar 27
6:00 - 8:00 pm
GSKSMO Headquarters
Apr 24
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Lee's Summit Christian Church
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: Feb. 2, Mar. 9, Apr. 27, May 11, May 25