In honor of our 113 birthday, join us in celebrating Girl Scout Week, which takes place from Saturday, March 8, to Saturday, March 15.
We’re so excited to share everything we have planned and celebrate with you! Check out the below activities that’ll be happening during this year’s Girl Scout Week.
Sneaker Ball is Back!
Grab your favorite sneakers and get ready to dance the night away!
Sneaker Ball: Glitter and Glow Birthday Celebration is back on Saturday, March 8 and 22 and we can’t wait to create more lasting memories with you. This year, we’re even having a slumber party at our Butternut Springs property following the March 22 event where you can spend the night camping out with friends and join us for a community service project.
Here’s a sneak peek of what we have in store for you at this year’s Sneaker Ball:
- 👟 Decorate your own sneakers.
- 📷 Smile for the camera at our photo booths.
- 👗 Strut your stuff in our fabulous fashion show, showcasing your sneakers.
- 💚 Make friendship bracelets, where you can connect with new friends and take home a piece of this special celebration.
Our March 8 Sneaker Ball will be taking place at the Hilton Oak Lawn (9333 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453) and March 22 at our Camp Butternut Springs property (650 N 175 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385).
We hope to see you there!
Get Outdoors Challenge
Kick off Girl Scout Week by joining us for an adventure-packed day at our Get Outdoors Challenge patch program on Saturday, March 8.
Earn one of the four segments of the patch by completing exciting activities that celebrate the spirit of spring! Here’s a sneak peek at what awaits:
- 🔥 Campfire Cooking Station: Learn how to cook delicious treats over a campfire. Roast marshmallows, make s’mores, and enjoy other tasty spring-themed snacks.
- 🏕️ Service Project Station: Help us make the world a better place and improve one of our outdoor spaces at camp.
- 🎨 Craft Station: Unleash your creativity with spring-themed crafts.
- 🏏 Field Game Station: Play outdoor games that celebrate the season and have fun with spring-inspired challenges.
- 🥾 Hike: Embark on a hike through trails as they bloom with new life. Discover the beauty of fresh spring growth, spot local wildlife, and learn about the natural world around us.
Let’s embark on this spring adventure together and see how many items you can check off your list before the day is done.
March 13- Make New Frieds Monda
🍪 Cookies and Kindness 💚
Spread joy with us this Girl Scout Week!
Join us in spreading kindness as we thank community helpers for all they do! From thanking teachers to postal workers, and all those in between, there’s no shortage of groups of people to thank!
All you need to do is:
- ✍️ Write a generalized ‘thank you’ letter expressing your thanks and appreciation to community helpers. You can write as many letters as you like!
- ✉️ Put that letter in an envelope.
- 📬 Place that envelope in one of our gathering place letter boxes from Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 14.
Girls who write at least three letters will receive our Cookies and Kindness patch when they drop off their letters at our gathering place letter boxes!
For questions or more information, please contact customercare@girlscoutsgcwi.org or 855-456-8347.
A Birthday to Remember
Everyone deserves a special birthday celebration! We’re gathering donations to help those in need celebrate their birthdays now through Saturday, March 1.
Donations can be dropped off at our gathering places (except Chicago) Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn more below to see what donation items are needed. Those who donate will receive a Birthday Fun patch while supplies last! *Patches will be mailed out at a later date.
Together, we can help bring joy to those in need on their special day.
Help Girls Embrace Possibilities
Get ready! Our Girl Scouts Day of Giving is coming, and it’s extra special this year – we’re celebrating 113 years of empowering girls.
For 113 years, Girl Scouts has been a beacon of hope and empowerment for girls. Our legacy is built on a simple but powerful principle: a girl’s potential is limitless, and it’s our responsibility to nurture and unleash it.
A generous donor has joined the birthday celebration and will match total donations up to $5,000. This means more opportunities for girls to embrace what’s possible in their future.
Are you ready to celebrate with us? Here’s how you can join:
- Click here to give a gift of $50 or more in honor of the Girl Scouts’ birthday.
- Consider becoming a monthly donor with a gift of $13 or more.
- Text the word GSBIRTHDAY to 888-784-9812 to give from your mobile device.
Your gift, no matter the size, will directly impact girls in our council. As a thank you for gifts of $50 or more, you’ll receive a special Girl Scouts Birthday patch.
Let’s make a difference in the lives of girls together!