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April 2025
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News from GSSI
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You're Invited to STEM in the Wild!
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Kids from all around southwest Indiana are invited to experience STEM in the great outdoors at STEM in the Wild! This exciting one-day experience will immerse them in hands-on STEM activities, nature exploration, and team-building challenges that foster critical thinking, resilience, and teamwork with over 20 local community organizations and businesses!
Event Highlights include:
🎯 Take aim at targets with Ascend Archery
🏭 Get hands-on with Berry Plastics and discover the science behind materials
🦅 Experience a live Birds of Prey demonstration with Falconry Chronicles
👩💻 Make binary code bracelets with USI’s Society of Women Engineers
🚀 Explore a space-themed activity with NASA Ambassador Mandy Scurry
🤖 Build circuits and power robots with UE’s Design & Innovation Training Studio
🦝 Learn about wildlife through sensory activities with Wesselman Woods
✨ And more with all of our community partners!
Tickets are $10 per kid (K-12), and include a snack and a fun patch. Pre-registration is required, and the deadline is Monday, April 7, so sign up today and get ready to explore, experiment, and discover the wonders of STEM in the Wild!
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Summer 2025 Resident Camp and Day Camp
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This summer, come explore the outdoors, try new activities, practice independence, learn to work with others, make new friends, and more at Girl Scout resident camps at Camp Koch and day camps across the council!
Resident Camp sessions at Camp Koch this year include:
• Family Camp: Survivor (June 14-15): All ages
• Camper Sampler (June 22-25): Grades 5 and up
• Young Explorers Outdoor Expedition (June 22-25): Grades 2-4
• Trailblazers Camp (June 22-27): Grades 6 and up
• Explore the Trails (June 25-27): Grades 5 and up
• Crafty Camp Critters (June 25-27): Grades 2-4
• Alice in Wonderland Adventure Camp (June 28-29): Grades 2 and up
A special thank you to the Edgar and Roberta Mulzer Foundation, Inc., for sponsoring resident camps this year!
Day Camps are a great introduction to camping and help prepare girls for future resident camp experiences! At GSSI, day camps are held in various counties and are coordinated by local volunteer teams. The following counties currently have 2025 day camps: Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Martin, Perry, Pike, Posey, Warrick, and Vanderburgh.
Learn more about Camp Koch and Day Camp sessions, costs, registration deadlines, and more on our website!
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Early Renewal is Here!
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Keep the fun, friendship, and adventure going next year by renewing your Girl Scout membership! All members who renew by April 30 will:
• Receive an exclusive renewal fun patch
• Be entered to win a special gift:
🎮 Girl Gift: Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset (two winners)
💝 Volunteer Gift: A $250 Visa Gift Card (one winner)
Financial Assistance is Available
If a girl is in need of financial assistance, Scoutership is available. Families can fill out the form online, or turn in a paper copy to the council office.
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End of Cookie Season Updates
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Cookie Recognitions are now in!
- Troops are working to get their recognitions picked up and to the girls.
- If a Girl Scout received any recognitions from the 750 level or higher, they will be contacted directly by the council with pick up information.
- If a Girl Scout received her 2026 Girl Scout Membership through the 2025 Cookie Program, families should have received an email with information about this recognition level. If you did not, please email cookies@girlscouts-gssi.org.
- Cookie Dough will be emailed out directly to families during April.
End Of Program Girl and Family Survey
Please take the time to fill out the End of Program 2025 Cookie Survey for both girls and families. We always want to strive to make the Cookie Program better and would love to hear from you!
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GSSI Trip to the 2026 National Convention
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Join GSSI (and 10,000+ other Girl Scouts from around the world) at the 2026 Girl Scout Convention in Washington, DC! This special gathering happens once every three years and kicks off with the National Council Session and features interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures that spark forever friendships. GSSI volunteers are planning a special trip for older Girl Scouts to attend the 2026 Convention!
Who? Girls at least 14 years old and entering 9-12 grades in Fall 2026.
Where? Washington, D.C.
When? July 19 - 27, 2026
Why Go? To connect with Girl Scouts from across the country, attend inspiring workshops and events, explore our nation’s capital, and experience the excitement of the National Convention!
Want to Learn More? Join us for an Info Meeting on May 4 at 2:00 PM at the GSSI Office in Evansville to get all the details!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make memories, grow your leadership skills, and be part of something extraordinary. Sign up today and start counting down to an adventure you’ll never forget!
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Shop for Bridging with GSSI
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Bridging marks a Girl Scout's transition from one leadership level to the next, and with a Bridging Kit, that transition and celebration are made easy! The Bridging Kit includes: a Bridging Award Patch, a Bridging Certificate, a Membership Star & Disc, a Bridging Pencil, and a Bridging Fun Patch. To order, use this order form and turn it into the council office.
The GSSI Shop is open for in-person shopping on Mondays from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CT. Can't make it in? No worries! Online and pre-orders are accepted Monday through Friday by email, phone, or online for FREE shipping or pick-up! Submit an order with all your Girl Scout needs with the GSSI Shop! Visit our website to learn more. Questions? Contact the GSSI Retail Shop & Customer Care at (812) 421-4970 or support@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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Spring and Summer Program Guide
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GSSI's 2025 Spring & Summer Program Guide is now online! Program Guides are seasonal guides that feature council and community partner events, and programs for girls, troops, and families. This guide includes programs and activities from March to September 2025, and is continuously being updated with new details and events.
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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month
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Hey there, Girl Scout families, Volunteer Appreciation Month has just begun, and that means it’s time to show our creative, caring, and inspiring Girl Scout volunteers how much they mean to us.
For the month of April, Vest Quest Fridays will feature some activities for Girl Scouts to show their gratitude for their local Girl Scout Volunteers on Fridays in the GSSI Shop. Just stop in anytime between 12:00-4:45 PM CT. You can also customize a printable card, decorate a coloring sheet for your favorite volunteer, or send an e-card. Showing gratitude has never been easier!
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Earth Day and the Girl Scout Tree Promise
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Join Girl Scouts as they learn to problem-solve and take care of our planet by planting, protecting, and honoring trees. This year, the Girl Scout Tree Promise will kick off on April 22—Earth Day! The Tree Promise highlights how important trees are to our local and global ecosystems due to their benefits for people, animals, and the planet. Access the FREE Tree Promise Activity and Volunteer Guide now to lead your family and friends to take action together!
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Community Partners: Suggest a Business or Organization for GSSI to Work With
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Help us find our next Community Partner! GSSI's community partners for programming are organizations and businesses in the community that offer programs, activities, and events for local Girl Scouts. These activities can be virtual or in-person and can be available in any of our 11 counties. Suggest a potential Community Partner today!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Don Quixote presented by the Children's Center for Dance Education
Who: Open to All
What: This is a one-hour-long adaptation of the full-length ballet, based on the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel De Cervantes, a Spanish Novelist, poet, and playwright.
When & Where: April 5 at 2 PM CT in New Harmony, IN
April 26 at 3 PM ET in Jasper, IN
May 10 at 3 PM CT in Evansville, IN
Cost: Special $10 tickets for Girl Scouts and their families
Registration Info: Email snowcap87@gmail.com to order Girl Scout tickets and arrange a backstage tour.
Event with the League of Women Voters
Who: All Girl Scouts
What: Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to an event with the League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana. More info coming...
Where: CK Newsome Community Center in Evansville, IN
When: Saturday, May 10, from 9 AM-12 PM CT
Cost: TBD
Registration: TBA
Check out our event calendar for more events and upcoming programs!
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With your support, they shine. Give today.
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Investing in Girl Scouts is an investment in making our community better, stronger, and brighter. Your gift will be used to ensure local Girl Scouts gain the skills and confidence needed to accept challenges, overcome obstacles, and become leaders. Plus, every dollar you give stays right here in our community.
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Follow GSSI on Social Media!
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