Bring her to some of these awesome Girl Scout events where she will discover that anything is possible!
Sign up to attend events together as a troop or as an individual Girl Scout and make new friends.
The S’more Fun Quick Guide will include a variety of in-person and virtual events GSNI Girl Scouts can experience this membership year! To celebrate, girls who register and attend at least two events during each S’more Fun season will qualify to purchase our new S’more Fun patch in GSNI stores!
GSNI has obtained a Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) Umbrella License. This license provides legal permission for the council—along with our troops, groups, and service units—to show a wide variety of movies, TV programs, and other content at recruitment events, camps, special council gatherings, service unit meetings, and as part of our Girl Scout Leadership Experience programs. Click here for more information.
To verify the movie title under the license agreement:
• Check Coverage: To verify if a title is covered under our council umbrella movie license, you need to first consult the Internet Movie Database website at IMDb.com. Simply search for the title you want to check and click on your selection.
• Scroll down to the “company credits” section of the page. Click on “see more”. On the company credits page, review the “distributors” (for movies) and “production companies” (for TV). The title is covered if the distributor (for movies) or production company (for TV) is listed on the provided MPLC Umbrella License Producer List.
Request approval for an outdoor movie venue (other than GSNI camps):
• To request approval, click here to fill out Outdoor Movie Request form, at least two weeks before the date of your movie showing. The request must include description of location, how the movie will be shown (is it possible that people other than audience members will be able to view the movie), and number of audience members.
Date: Fri Jun 23, 7:00 PM - Sun Jun 25, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp Dean – Troop Camp McCleary-Shaff Lodge – The Enchanted Forest – CDTMSWk1C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp Dean, Big Rock IL
$125/participant
June 23-25, 2023
Check-in Friday, June 23, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, June 25, 10am
Register by May 21, 2023
Camp Dean Troop Camp – The Enchanted Garden
Explore mythical forest creatures through art, songs, and adventure this week at camp! Campers will have the opportunity to create potions, fairy gardens, mermaid slime, and more. Join in the day camp overnight and attend the fairy tea party sleepover. Campers will make progress towards their Storytelling badges.
Date: Fri Jun 23, 7:00 PM - Sun Jun 25, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp Dean – Troop Camp Charlie’s Lodge – The Enchanted Forest – CDTCLWk1C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp Dean, Big Rock IL
$125/participant
June 23-25, 2023
Check-in Friday, June 23, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, June 25, 10am
Register by May 21, 2023
Camp Dean Troop Camp – The Enchanted Garden
Explore mythical forest creatures through art, songs, and adventure this week at camp! Campers will have the opportunity to create potions, fairy gardens, mermaid slime, and more. Join in the day camp overnight and attend the fairy tea party sleepover. Campers will make progress towards their Storytelling badges.
Date: Fri Jun 23, 7:00 PM - Sun Jun 25, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp Dean – Troop Camp Cherry Hollow Unit – The Enchanted Forest – CDTCHWk1C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp Dean, Big Rock IL
$100/participant
June 23-25, 2023
Check-in Friday, June 23, 7 pm
Check-out Sunday, June 25, 10am
Register by May 21, 2023
Camp Dean Troop Camp – The Enchanted Garden
Explore mythical forest creatures through art, songs, and adventure this week at camp! Campers will have the opportunity to create potions, fairy gardens, mermaid slime, and more. Join in the day camp overnight and attend the fairy tea party sleepover. Campers will make progress towards their Storytelling badges.
Date: Sat Jun 24, 10:00 AM - Sun Jun 25, 10:00 AM CDT
This combined training gives adults an opportunity to complete both training's at once. In this training you will learn how to take girls on an overnight to a lodge, sleeping cabins, and other outdoor units. You will be prepared with all the essentials you need to know when girls are ready emotionally and physically to spend the night away from home. You’ll learn how to build a fire safely, and prepare meals in the outdoors. Participants are required to spend the night. Beyond the Troop Meeting will need to be completed in gsLearn before attending this training.
The cost for this training is $50.00
Start Time: 10 am
End Time: 10 am the next day
Date: Fri Jun 30, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 02, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp McCormick – Troop Camp Deertrail Unit – Race to the Finish Line – CMCTDTWk2C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley IL
$100/participant
June 30-July 2, 2023
Check-in Friday, June 30, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 2, 10am
Register by May 28, 2023
Camp McCormick Troop Camp – Race to the Finish Line
You will team up against others to overcome obstacles, learn navigation and wilderness survival skills, fire and shelter building, First Aid, and more! Through exciting daily challenges and scavenger hunts, you will be challenged to put your skills to the test! Do you dare climb to the final crate in crate stacking, try exotic cuisine, and take on the high ropes course? Each camper will face off in the final challenge to see who will earn the title of Ultimate Survivors!
Date: Fri Jun 30, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 02, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp McCormick – Troop Camp Greenwood Lodge – Race to the Finish Line – CMCTGWk2C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley IL
$125/participant
June 30-July 2, 2023
Check-in Friday, June 30, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 2, 10am
Register by May 28, 2023
Camp McCormick Troop Camp – Race to the Finish Line
You will team up against others to overcome obstacles, learn navigation and wilderness survival skills, fire and shelter building, First Aid, and more! Through exciting daily challenges and scavenger hunts, you will be challenged to put your skills to the test! Do you dare climb to the final crate in crate stacking, try exotic cuisine, and take on the high ropes course? Each camper will face off in the final challenge to see who will earn the title of Ultimate Survivors!
Date: Fri Jun 30, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 02, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp McCormick – Troop Camp Troophouse Lodge – Race to the Finish Line – CMCTTWk2C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley IL
$125/participant
June 30-July 2, 2023
Check-in Friday, June 30, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 2, 10am
Register by May 28, 2023
Camp McCormick Troop Camp – Race to the Finish Line
You will team up against others to overcome obstacles, learn navigation and wilderness survival skills, fire and shelter building, First Aid, and more! Through exciting daily challenges and scavenger hunts, you will be challenged to put your skills to the test! Do you dare climb to the final crate in crate stacking, try exotic cuisine, and take on the high ropes course? Each camper will face off in the final challenge to see who will earn the title of Ultimate Survivors!
Date: Fri Jun 30, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 02, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp McCormick – Troop Camp OpeeChee Unit – Race to the Finish Line – CMCTOWk2C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley IL
$100/participant
June 30-July 2, 2023
Check-in Friday, June 30, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 2, 10am
Register by May 28, 2023
Camp McCormick Troop Camp – Race to the Finish Line
You will team up against others to overcome obstacles, learn navigation and wilderness survival skills, fire and shelter building, First Aid, and more! Through exciting daily challenges and scavenger hunts, you will be challenged to put your skills to the test! Do you dare climb to the final crate in crate stacking, try exotic cuisine, and take on the high ropes course? Each camper will face off in the final challenge to see who will earn the title of Ultimate Survivors!
Date: Fri Jul 14, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 16, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp Dean – Troop Camp McCleary-Shaff Lodge – Beach Bash – CDTMSWk4C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp Dean, Big Rock IL
$125/participant
July 14-16, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 14, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 16, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp Dean Troop Camp – Beach Bash
Spend the long summer days poolside with a water-packed camp session! Take a canoe out for a waterfront picnic or build a slip and slide right into the mud pit. Play water games throughout camp while learning about aquatic life. Explore what we love about the water, and the steps we can take to help preserve it! Campers will earn progress towards their Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey. Girl Scouts will need to complete a Take Action project on their own after completing this session.
Date: Fri Jul 14, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 16, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp Dean – Troop Camp Charlie’s Lodge – Beach Bash – CDTCLWk4C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp Dean, Big Rock IL
$125/participant
July 14-16, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 14, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 16, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp Dean Troop Camp – Beach Bash
Spend the long summer days poolside with a water-packed camp session! Take a canoe out for a waterfront picnic or build a slip and slide right into the mud pit. Play water games throughout camp while learning about aquatic life. Explore what we love about the water, and the steps we can take to help preserve it! Campers will earn progress towards their Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey. Girl Scouts will need to complete a Take Action project on their own after completing this session.
Date: Fri Jul 14, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 16, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp Dean – Troop Camp Cherry Hollow Unit – Beach Bash – CDTCHWk4C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp Dean, Big Rock IL
$100/participant
July 14-16, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 14, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 16, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp Dean Troop Camp – Beach Bash
Spend the long summer days poolside with a water-packed camp session! Take a canoe out for a waterfront picnic or build a slip and slide right into the mud pit. Play water games throughout camp while learning about aquatic life. Explore what we love about the water, and the steps we can take to help preserve it! Campers will earn progress towards their Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey. Girl Scouts will need to complete a Take Action project on their own after completing this session.
Date: Fri Jul 21, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp McCormick – Troop Camp Greenwood Lodge – Bullseye! – CMCTGWk5C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley IL
$125/participant
July 21-23, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 21, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 23, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp McCormick Troop Camp – Bullseye!
From archery and slingshots to air rifles, campers will have the opportunity to practice all target sports this session! At Camp McCormick, campers will learn and perfect aiming techniques, precision, breathing tips, and more. Campers will leave with their Archery badge.
*Note: in order to participate in air rifles, participants must be 10 years old or older. To participate in tomahawk throwing, participants must be 12 year old and older.
Date: Fri Jul 21, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp McCormick – Troop Camp Troophouse Lodge – Bullseye! – CMCTTWk5C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley IL
$125/participant
July 21-23, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 21, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 23, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp McCormick Troop Camp – Bullseye!
From archery and slingshots to air rifles, campers will have the opportunity to practice all target sports this session! At Camp McCormick, campers will learn and perfect aiming techniques, precision, breathing tips, and more. Campers will leave with their Archery badge.
*Note: in order to participate in air rifles, participants must be 10 years old or older. To participate in tomahawk throwing, participants must be 12 year old and older.
Date: Fri Jul 21, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp McCormick – Troop Camp Deertrail Unit – Bullseye! – CMCTDTWk5C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley IL
$100/participant
July 21-23, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 21, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 23, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp McCormick Troop Camp – Bullseye!
From archery and slingshots to air rifles, campers will have the opportunity to practice all target sports this session! At Camp McCormick, campers will learn and perfect aiming techniques, precision, breathing tips, and more. Campers will leave with their Archery badge.
*Note: in order to participate in air rifles, participants must be 10 years old or older. To participate in tomahawk throwing, participants must be 12 year old and older.
Date: Fri Jul 21, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp McCormick – Troop Camp OpeeChee Unit – Bullseye! – CMCTOWk5C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley IL
$100/participant
July 21-23, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 21, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 23, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp McCormick Troop Camp – Bullseye!
From archery and slingshots to air rifles, campers will have the opportunity to practice all target sports this session! At Camp McCormick, campers will learn and perfect aiming techniques, precision, breathing tips, and more. Campers will leave with their Archery badge.
*Note: in order to participate in air rifles, participants must be 10 years old or older. To participate in tomahawk throwing, participants must be 12 year old and older.
Date: Fri Jul 28, 7:00 AM - Sun Jul 30, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp Dean – Troop Camp McCleary-Shaff Lodge – Around the World in 5 Days – CDTMSWk6C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp Dean, Big Rock IL
$125/participant
July 28-30, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 28, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 30, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp Dean Troop Camp – Around the World in 5 Days
Spend your time at camp exploring the world and vast cultures around us. What kind of food, games, and music do people enjoy in other regions of the world? Each day, campers will discover a different region, try different foods, and play games based on various cultures.
Date: Fri Jul 28, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 30, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp Dean – Troop Camp Charlie's Lodge – Around the World in 5 Days – CDTCLWk6C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp Dean, Big Rock IL
$125/participant
July 28-30, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 28, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 30, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp Dean Troop Camp – Around the World in 5 Days
Spend your time at camp exploring the world and vast cultures around us. What kind of food, games, and music do people enjoy in other regions of the world? Each day, campers will discover a different region, try different foods, and play games based on various cultures.
Date: Fri Jul 28, 7:00 PM - Sun Jul 30, 10:00 AM CDT
Camp Dean – Troop Camp Cherry Hollow Unit – Around the World in 5 Days – CDTCHWk6C
D, B, J, C, S, A, F
Camp Dean, Big Rock IL
$100/participant
July 28-30, 2023
Check-in Friday, July 28, 7 p.m.
Check-out Sunday, July 30, 10am
Register by June 11, 2023
Camp Dean Troop Camp – Around the World in 5 Days
Spend your time at camp exploring the world and vast cultures around us. What kind of food, games, and music do people enjoy in other regions of the world? Each day, campers will discover a different region, try different foods, and play games based on various cultures.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
Date: Fri Sep 29, 6:00 PM - Sun Oct 01, 12:00 PM CDT
STEW is an acronym for Special Teaching Enrichment Workshops. The information in this packet is general information, and workshop descriptions only. Registration is done online only. To help you with the registration process please read over our how to register guide.
STEW is at Camp Dean in Big Rock, Illinois, from September 29-October 1, 2023. We hope the time you spend at STEW is a fun learning and bonding experience with other Girl Scout adults! Participants have two options: spend the entire weekend (Friday with check in opening at 6 p.m. until Sunday after our closing ceremony ending approximately at 12:00 p.m.) or attend Saturday only (9 a.m.6:30 p.m.).
Here is all the information you need to make your weekend an enjoyable experience:
Sleeping Units
Sleeping accommodations include a bunk in a sleeping cabin or lodge. You may also pitch your own tent. All sleeping accommodations are first come, first served. Outdoor units have limited access to electricity. There will be limited refrigerator space for participants personal food. Latrines are nearby and the shower house will also be open for use.
A late-night gathering spot will be available at Dean Lodge for night owls who want to catch up with friends until the wee hours of the morning.
Meals
Meals are served cafeteria-style in Dean Lodge, except for Saturday lunch. Those with food intolerances are invited to eat first, then the hostesses invite people by table to get their meal. Saturday lunch features a cooking workshop, and this year everyone will be making the same lunch but can learn how to use different cooking methods. You can also make a brown bagged lunch if you choose to not participate in a cooking workshop. We will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs, including vegetarian and gluten free, if we know about them in advance.
Camp Kapers
Kapers are essentially chores. Volunteering with various housekeeping duties helps keep our costs low. If staying the weekend, everyone participates in various kapers around camp. Kaper sign ups will be done when you check in. Everyone is responsible for kapers in their sleeping units before breakfast on Sunday and at their final workshop location on Sunday morning.
Health History
Participants are asked to complete a Health History form and turn it in at the registration desk when they arrive. Please place it in a sealed envelope. It will only be opened if there is an emergency. After the event, all health histories will be shredded.
Final Confirmation
You will receive a final confirmation two weeks before the event, packing list, health history form, and camp map. Your schedule can be found in your Active Net Account. Links for all waivers to be signed will also be included.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
Date: Sat Sep 30, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM CDT
STEW is an acronym for Special Teaching Enrichment Workshops. The information in this packet is general information, and workshop descriptions only. Registration is done online only.
STEW is at Camp Dean in Big Rock, Illinois, from September 29-October 1, 2023. We hope the time you spend at STEW is a fun learning and bonding experience with other Girl Scout adults! Participants have two options: spend the entire weekend (Friday with check in opening at 6 p.m. until Sunday after our closing ceremony ending approximately at 12:00 p.m.) or attend Saturday only (9 a.m.6:30 p.m.).
Here is all the information you need to make your weekend an enjoyable experience:
Meals
Meals are served cafeteria-style in Dean Lodge, except for Saturday lunch. Those with food intolerances are invited to eat first, then the hostesses invite people by table to get their meal. Saturday lunch features a cooking workshop, and this year everyone will be making the same lunch but can learn how to use different cooking methods. You can also make a brown bagged lunch if you choose to not participate in a cooking workshop. We will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs, including vegetarian and gluten free, if we know about them in advance.
Camp Kapers
Kapers are essentially chores. Volunteering with various housekeeping duties helps keep our costs low. If staying the weekend, everyone participates in various kapers around camp. Kaper sign ups will be done when you check in. Everyone is responsible for kapers in their sleeping units before breakfast on Sunday and at their final workshop location on Sunday morning.
Health History
Participants are asked to complete a Health History form and turn it in at the registration desk when they arrive. Please place it in a sealed envelope. It will only be opened if there is an emergency. After the event, all health histories will be shredded.
Final Confirmation
You will receive a final confirmation two weeks before the event, packing list, health history form, and camp map. Your schedule can be found in your Active Net Account. Links for all waivers to be signed will also be included.
