SUMMER HOURS: All Gathering Places and shops will close at noon on Fridays through Aug. 30.
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Cookies, campfires and bracelets are all part of the journey, but changing the world? That's the real destination! One adventure at a time, Girl Scouts learn, grow and do amazing things. Unleash your inner leader.

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Introduce girls to awesome new experiences that change their perspectives and broaden their worlds. Be a mentor, a guiding star, a friend. Show them all that they're capable of, and unleash your inner leader in the process.

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REGISTER NOW FOR THE GIRL SCOUTS GCNWI 2019 LEADERSHIP EXPO!

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The Girl Scouts GCNWI 2019 Leadership Expos celebrate volunteers who step up, inspire girls, and demonstrate that Action Speaks Louder!

NEW THIS YEAR! Choose the date and location that works best for you: Oct. 5 in Tinley Park, IL, or Oct. 19 in Skokie, IL!

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Announcing 42 New Badges!

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We are so excited to announce the release of 42 new badges and one new Journey exclusively for girls in grades K-12!

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Events and Workshops for Girl Scout Volunteers

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Check out the events and workshops for our Girl Scouts GCNWI volunteers, including new Daisy leaders!

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Save the Date! Fall/Winter Programs Released on August 30!

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You heard it here first! Our Fall & Winter 2019-2020 programs will be announced on Friday, August 30.

Mark your calendars and get ready to plan the best Girl Scout year yet!

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Earn the Girl Scouts' Highest Awards!

Bronze. Silver. Gold. These represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn. All three awards give you the chance to do big things while working on an issue that’s captured your interest in a big way. Do you know a girl who is ready to be a part of this prestigious group of young women who are changing the world?

Watch this video of National Gold Award Girl Scouts who are addressing society’s grand challenges and working for a better tomorrow by driving meaningful change today! Read more on our blog!