GSCI Monthly Patch Program Questions
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Robin Howard, Program Specialist, at 217-423-7791 or 1-800-791-9319 ext. 1302, or rhoward@girlscouts-gsci.org.
On-Going Patch Programs
Water Drop Patch Program
The Water Drop Patch Project inspires Girl Scouts to learn about water quality and to take action in their communities to protect and restore local water resources, including their local rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands and ground water. The project supports the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by promoting the following goals
for girls:
- Discover - Explore the natural world to learn about watersheds and water pollution
- Connect - Use skills and knowledge to work with others to educate our communities about the need to protect the nation’s valuable water resources
- Take Action - Make a difference by doing your part to keep water clean
Complete and submit the evaluation to Katie Nolan at knolan@girlscouts-gsci.org for Free Patches.
Discover Camping 2012 Patch Program
Warm Weather will be here soon, and with that come camping! Explore camping activities, snacks and craft with your girls as you complete the “Discover Camping” patch program. Turn in a completed evaluation to Katie Nolan at knolan@girlscouts-gsci.org and the girls will receive a free patch! Patches are limited (we have 500) so plan your camp troop meeting today- when the patches are gone they are gone!
monthly patch program
The GSCI Monthly Patch Program is for troops and girls who are interested in additional activities. Each month a new patch program will be offered. The patch programs will include the following:
- A specific program area of concentration
- The opportunity for girls to discover, connect and take action
- An opportunity for leaders to introduce a new topic with little preplanning needed. Use the patch program as a meeting filler, a pre-meeting activity for the month, or as the activity for a meeting itself!
- A community service project
- Activities for all Girl Scout age levels
- Additional listing of resources to help with executing the patch program
When the patch program is complete follow these three steps to obtain the monthly patches:
- Complete the patch order form/evaluation
- Include payment for the number of patches ordered ($1.25 each)
- Mail order form and payment by the 15th of the following month to
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Decatur Service Center
462 West William St.
Decatur,IL 62522
or take to your local GSCI service center.
2012 Tough Cookie Patch Program
Welcome to the 2011-2012 Girl Scout Cookie Activity and the beginning of a wonderful Girl Scout year. This patch program is designed to help bring the cookie activity into your troop meetings and make it a learning experience for girls. The Girl Scout Cookie Activity provides an important ingredient for leadership by helping girls develop five key skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.
In order for girls to earn the Tough Cookie patch they must complete five activities, return a signed parent permission form, and complete a goal setting activity. When the girls in your troop are ready to receive their patches, complete the attached order form and return with payment to:
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois – Decatur Service Center
attn: Robin Howard
462 W. William St.
Decatur, IL 62522.
Deadline for orders is February 13, 2012. Patches will be mailed 7-10 days after the patch deadline date.
January 2012 Monthly Patch Program - Beautiful Inside & Out
Beautiful Inside and Out is the theme of this month’s patch program. Participants this month will have the opportunity to dive into the world of fashion, cosmetology, friendship, exercising, nutrition, and more. Girls will be able to build up their confidence and self-esteem as they see what it takes to be a healthy beautiful person on the inside. They will also be able to explore their creative side as they take a dive into the world of fashion and glam!
February 2012 Monthly Patch Program - Water Wise
Water is a necessity of life and something that most of us take for granted. If I turn on the water spout water should come out, right? What happens if one day it doesn’t?
This patch program will help Girl Scouts learn about conservation of water, protection of water sources, cleaning up our water supplies, and where water actually comes from.
March 2012 Monthly Patch Program - Celebrating 100 Years
It’s time to celebrate our 100th Anniversary! This month’s patch program will take a look at our past and a glimpse into the future and will give us the opportunity to
celebrate the last 100 years!
