Girl Scout & Family Experiences
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Explore Girl Scout experiences by grade level, interest, or type of opportunity. Whether you’re looking to build new skills, connect with others, take on a new challenge, or try something completely new, these categories make it easy to discover what’s available and plan your Girl Scout year.
Leadership & Highest Awards 
Leadership Awards help build your confidence by exploring different types of leadership. They’re now part of an expanded set of options to fulfill the prerequisite toward earning the Highest Awards.
What Types of Leadership Can You Explore?
Earn one or many—each helps you lead with purpose.
Build courage and confidence.
Learn to lead and support a team.
Inspire younger kids.
Make change on issues you care about.
Ready to get started?
Come earn the NEW True North Award! The True North Award is about discovering what matters to you and staying true to yourself.
Girl Scouts will spend the first two hours of our program earning most of their True North Award, followed by a one-hour training about going for the Girl Scout Highest Awards.
For Girl Scouts in grades 4-12.
| November 21, 2026 | January 16, 2027 | February 20, 2027 | May 8, 2027 |
Schererville Gathering Place |
Greene Wood Gathering Place |
Vernon Hills Gathering Place |
Burbank Gathering Place |
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Put your leadership skills into action while giving back to the next generation of Girl Scouts! Build the skills to lead, inspire, and make an impact, Through Program Aide and Volunteer-in-Training (VIT) Leadership Training, Girl Scouts learn how to work with younger Girl Scouts, lead activities, plan engaging experiences, and become confident role models.
For Girl Scouts in grades 6-12.
November 7, 2026 |
January 9, 2027 | February 27, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
Burbank Gathering Place |
Vernon Hills Gathering Place |
Greene Wood Gathering Place |
Schererville Gathering Place |
Want to tackle an issue important to you and your community while engaging in one of the oldest Girl Scout traditions? Join us for our Highest Award Workshops where our program staff will go through the steps, processes, and paperwork to ensure you're ready to hit the ground running.
All trainings are held virtually through Zoom. Link provided after registration.
Bronze Award
| October 15, 2026 | December 10, 2026 | February 18, 2027 | April 15, 2027 |
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Silver Award
| December 10, 2026 | March 11, 2027 | August 12, 2027 |
Gold Award
| October 15, 2026 | January 14, 2027 | April 8, 2027 |
Highest Awards Picnic
Calling all Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award Girl Scouts!
Join us for an afternoon of fun in celebration of the hard work you put into earning a Highest Award in 2026-2027. Activities will include recognition of all Highest Awards, yard games, crafts, s’mores and more!
This program is designed for Girl Scouts and their family and/or troop leader(s).
Clubs
Community & Family Events
Grades K-5
Grades 4-5
Grades 6-12
Outdoors
Signature Experiences
Service Projects
Travel
2027 Travel Opportunity:
Atlanta, Montgomery & Birmingham – Virtual Info Session
September 17, 2026
Attend the upcoming virtual information session to learn more about the itinerary, trip details, cost, registration, and what to expect.
Virtually Register
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Fair Oaks Farm
October 18, 2026
Join us for Dairy and Pig Adventure tours where you’ll get up close with cows, meet playful piglets, and see firsthand how farmers care for animals every day. You'll also have time to explore the farm's other interactive play and learning areas for even more hands-on fun and discovery. A fun patch is included.
iFLY Chicago (Rosemont)
5520 Park Place, Rosemont IL 60018
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Kalahari Resorts
July 9 -11, 2027
Enjoy this fun filled getaway to Kalahari Resorts! Perfect for troops and families.
The cost covers 1 hotel room for one or two nights plus waterpark passes for your group. Also includes admission to Timbavati Wildlife Park, with interactive supervised animal experiences.
Kalahari Resorts
1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells
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The Chicago Big Bus Tour & Scavenger Hun
April 24, 2027
Climb aboard this double-decker bus and take a one-of-a-kind adventure and see Chicago's must-see sights. Then, embark at your own pace on a fun and interactive scavenger hunt. A fun patch is included.
Chicago Gathering Place
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South Africa
June 2028
Explore South Africa with Girl Scouts on safari in Kruger, discover history in Johannesburg, and experience Cape Town and Robben Island.
Italy & Greece
July 2028
Travel with Girl Scouts through Italy and Greece, exploring Rome, Florence, ancient ruins,
Meteora, Athens, and a Greek island cruise.
Travel Mode: On
Where will you go with Girl Scouts? Learn about our Destinations where you can discover new places or passions and unlock an experience of a lifetime.
EXPLORE TRIPS
Bloom
October 3 | Tinley Park, IL
Start the new Girl Scout year with a day designed to help girls grow, connect, and discover all the ways they can thrive in Girl Scouts. Through confidence-building activities, wellness experiences, new friendships, and hands-on exploration, girls will leave inspired to bloom where they're planted and make the most of the year ahead.
Grades K-1 Bloom Experience
Grades 2-12 Bloom Experience
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