Just because it’s summer and your Girl Scout troop isn’t meeting doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun with Girl Scouts! Read about the many fun programs and events girls of all ages can take part in this summer—with or without your troop! Below are a few highlighted programs, or you can view all of the summer programs for your age group!
If you aren’t already a Girl Scout, that’s OK! To join in on this summer fun, you can become a Girl Scout today for only $35, and your membership will be valid all the way through Sept. 30, 2020. That’s nearly a year and a half of fun ahead!
Have a Sleepover Safari at Brookfield Zoo!
August 30– 31 | Brownies–Ambassadors (Grades 2–12)
See what happens after hours at the Zoo! Your whole family is invited to the Brookfield Zoo for a summer sleepover! You’ll get to go on a night hike around the zoo, examine real skulls, and make treats for the animals to enjoy.
Registration includes all activities, breakfast, and a fun patch!
Get your Sleepover Safari Tickets »
Get Outdoors at Summer Camp!
Various Dates and Locations | Daisies–Ambassadors (Grades K–12)
Girls need a safe space where they can just be themselves, a space with an incredible view where they can relax and try new experiences. That place is Girl Scout camp! Our council offers summer camp programs at eight locations in Illinois, Indiana, and even Wisconsin.
Girl Scouts will get to participate in a wide variety of program activities including hikes, crafts, and the opportunity sing songs by the campfire.
Browse the 2019 Camp Guide and register on our website.
Girls can attend day camp or resident camp, or you can even take your whole family!
Attend Summer Camp Programs Designed for Your Troop, Family, and More!
Troop Camporee: Sunny Fun
Weekend of June 28 | Camp Greene Wood, Woodridge, IL
Weekend of August 2 | Camp Pokanoka, Ottawa, IL
All ages!
Bring your troop to a Troop Camporee! You can choose to stay Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Sunday of either weekend program. Learn more and register for Troop Camporees!
Take the Whole Family to Camp!
Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 14 | Camp River Trails, Sheridan, IL
All ages!
Enjoy a weekend at camp with the whole family! Fourth graders and older can try archery. You’ll stay in platform tents, screened-in cabins, or bring your own tent! Learn more and register for Family Camp!
You & Me: Summertime Fun
Weekend of June 21 and Weekend of July 19 | Camp River Trails, Sheridan, IL
All ages!
Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and female guardians: spend a weekend at camp with your Girl Scout at a You & Me Camp Weekend! Each year we celebrate with a different theme, and this summer’s theme is “Hogwarts: Journey to the Forbidden Forest.” “Swish and flick” your way to summer fun with your girl! You’ll have your choice to stay in a lodge, prairie cabin, or screened in platform tent. Learn more and register for You & Me Summertime Fun!
Community Resource Listings
Ongoing Dates in Various Locations | Daisies–Ambassadors (Grades K–12)
The summer is the perfect time to take advantage of special offers and programs for Girl Scouts from our Community Resource Partners! Visit our website to view the list!
Earn Patches on Your Own
Ongoing Dates in Various Locations | Daisies–Ambassadors (Grades K–12)
Girl Scouts from any level can earn patches in our self-directed programs like the Passport to Chicago! Take the summer to learn more about culture, cities and counties in our council, STEM, and more! View all of the Girl Scouts GCNWI Patch Programs and Council’s Own awards on our website.
Complete a Summer Service Project
Ongoing Dates in Various Locations | Daisies–Ambassadors (Grades K–12)
Girl Scouts have a rich history of giving back to their communities. Be a part of this tradition by participating in a service project over the summer. We have a few options that you can complete on your own. View Service Projects on our website.
Bring Her to a Daisy Party!
Various dates and locations | For girls entering Kindergarten or 1st grade in Fall 2019
Let’s kick-off your Daisy year with a summer party! You’ll get to meet other Daisy Girl Scouts, play games, have a dance party, and learn all about the Girl Scout Promise and Law. You’ll even get a fun patch to add to your apron or sash! We can’t wait to show you how fun Girl Scouts is! Learn more and register for a Daisy Party!
FREE Summer Drop-In Days across the council!
Various Dates in Various Locations | For Daisies–Cadettes (Grades K–8)
Stop by our Gathering Places throughout the summer for a FREE Drop-In Day! You’ll have fun with themed activities, meet other Girl Scouts, volunteers, and staff! Learn more and register through the links below.
- Flower Power Drop-in Days! Learn about flowers, play games & make flower crafts.
- Water Fun Drop-in Days! You’ll get to play fun games, make crafts, and perform experiments all with water.
- Green Girls Drop-in Days! Create fun crafts using reusable materials and go green.
- Healthy Girls Drop-in Days! Play fun fitness games and learn how to be healthy.
- Slime & Simple Experiments Drop-in Days! You’ll get to make slime & simple experiments.
- Animal Drop-in Days! Learn fun facts about animals and make crafts.
- Retro Girls Drop-in Days! Learn some old fashioned games and have fun!
More Summer Programs for Girl Scouts!
View All Daisy Summer Programs (Grades K–1)
View all Brownie Summer Programs (Grades 2–3)
View all Junior Summer Programs (Grades 4–5)
View all Cadette Summer Programs (Grades 6–8)
View all Senior Summer Programs (Grades 9–10)
View all Ambassador Summer Programs (Grades 11–12)
Love Harry Potter? Bring your friends and family & come join us to celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday! You’ll get to make potions, play quidditch, drink butterbeer & more!
Don’t Let Her Miss Out!
Girls must be current Girl Scouts to participate in these fun activities! To join in on this summer fun, you can become a Girl Scout today for only $35, and your membership will be valid all the way through Sept. 30, 2020. That’s nearly a year and a half of fun ahead!