Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

Make an impact! All #cryptocurrency donations made on #CryptoGivingTuesday will go towards STEM programming in our council.

Our 2024–25 Girl Scout Membership Renewal Packet has everything you need to know to renew your Girl Scout membership, including early renewal incentives for troops and service units! Check it out at bit.ly/24-25GSNIRenew.

Shooting Stars, GSNI’s Air Rifle Team, is accepting new members, Cadettes or Seniors/Ambassadors! Girl Scouts ages 10+ are also welcome to apply. Anyone interested in learning more may visit a practice session. Sign up & we’ll contact you with details.bit.ly/GSNICMSS_Guests

Celebrating #PrideMonth with all the Girl Scouts! Let's honor our uniqueness as we work together to create positive change in the world. Don't miss out on earning this special patch. Unlock it here link.girlscouts.org/4aLRBYk

Have you visited the Build-A-Bear location inside our South Elgin Resource Center? All are welcome! Invite all your Girl Scout and non-Girl Scout friends to build a stuffed animal and make warm, fuzzy memories with new friends! Visit girlscoutsni.org/visitus for hours.

Make a note! All GSNI Resource Centers and the Build-A-Bear Workshop located inside our South Elgin location will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Thank you!

After an unexpected delay, we’re happy to announce that 2024 STEW registration is now OPEN! Fan favorite and new workshops fill up fast, so be sure to save your spot today. Register for the whole weekend or Saturday-only option here bit.ly/24GSNISTEW

We had a misprint on our Spring 2024 GSNI Outdoor Challenge Patch list. Girl Scouts have until June 20 to complete the spring list and earn the patch rocker! You can also plan ahead, because we just posted our Summer 2024 list. Check them out at girlscoutsni.org/campandoutdoors!

Save the Date! GSNI will be hosting a STEM Fair at Camp Dean on September 28, 2024! The event will feature a variety of hands-on STEM activities and fun “Make & Take” stations for attendees. Registration opens August 1! Funds from a grant from Nicor Gas will support this event.

It’s Girl Scout Day at the Rockford Rivets! Join us as the Rivets take on the Kalamazoo Growlers on Saturday, June 29, at 6:35 p.m. at Rockford Rivets Stadium in Loves Park. Purchase tickets online at rockford-rivets.nwltickets.com and use promo code GirlScouts2024

The first step to exploring your emotions is taking a moment to pause and tune in. How are you feeling today? Are you experiencing one mood or many? Get the scoop on free Girl Scouts’ Mental Wellness activities and unlock a special patch bit.ly/45gJvoc.

Do your Girl Scouts listen to podcasts? Do they have their own podcast? If so, check out our GSNI Podcast Fan fun patch! Patches are available at all GSNI stores for just $2 per patch. Check out our latest podcast at bit.ly/GSNIPodcast.

Have you heard about our “Say Yes to the Vest!” fun patch? All Girl Scouts purchasing a vest, sash, or tunic in any of our Resource Centers will receive a complimentary “Say Yes to the Vest!” fun patch while supplies last! Start off that new uniform with a FREE fun patch!

With Girl Scouts' Mental Wellness patches, you will grow your inner strength by nurturing your mental wellness through grounding self-care activities. Download FREE activities for girls grades 4 through 12. bit.ly/45gJvoc

We received a $65,985 grant from Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund! This grant will be used at Camp Dean to replace a roof on one of the current cabins, seal a shower house, and build solar panels to power two of the newly built cabins. Thank you to Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund!

Make a note! All GSNI staff will be off, and all GSNI Resource Centers, along with the Build-A-Bear Workshop inside our South Elgin location, will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you!

Celebrate the diverse traditions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities throughout the year, not just during this month! Unlock an exclusive patch! link.girlscouts.org/3U3oDhz #AANHPIMonth

The Build-A-Bear location inside our South Elgin Resource Center is excited to bring you *DreamWorks Trolls Band Together Poppy and Viva Plush options! Poppy and Viva are $32 each. The Poppy dress and headwear set is $16.50. Hurry in while supplies last!

Our 2024–25 Girl Scout Membership Renewal Packet has everything you need to know to renew your Girl Scout membership, including early renewal incentives for individuals, troops, and service units! Check it out at bit.ly/24-25GSNIRenew.

All campers who register for GSNI horse camp this summer will receive a FREE Build-A-Bear experience as part of their camp session! Surprise your horse-loving camper with horse camp AND a free Build-A-Bear experience today! bit.ly/GSNI24_HorseCa…