Girl Scouts from all over the state will converge on Springfield to celebrate Girl Scout Day at the Capitol.
Girl Scout Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for Girl Scouts to learn more about governing, meet their legislator/senator, amplify their voices, and take a step forward in being a leader.. Additionally, Girl Scouts will develop a basic understanding of advocacy, gain confidence in their advocacy skills, and see how they can make the world a better place.
You don't want to miss this incredible event and the famous march to the capitol!
Girl Scout Day at the Capitol
Girl Scout Day at the Capitol is a unique opportunity for Girl Scouts from around the state to assemble while learning more about the government and discovering downtown Springfield.
Friday, May 3 , 2024
Bank of
Springfield (BOS) Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701
Cost is $15 per person (girl/adult)
Optional event t-shirts
are available for pre-order. for $18.00 each. Options - T-shirts are
available for pre-order.
Agenda for GSD@C
- 9:00 a.m. - Check in
- 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - March to the State Capitol to kick-off the day followed by Inspirational Rally at the Lincoln Statue
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Girl Scouts are encouraged to explore the Capitol, observe legislators and discover all that downtown Springfield has to offer
- 12:30 p.m. - Community partners, as well as Girl Staff will organize a varierty of activities for girls to participate in at the Bank of Springfield (BOS) Center for the Girl Expo. Girl Scouts will work towards their Democracy Badges during the Girl Expo.
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Closing Ceremony at BOS Center
Letter from Attorney General for school dismissal.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will be offering a special discount rate for Girl Scouts May 3-4, 2024. When arriving at the museum let them know you are a Girl Scout group and you will receive a group rate of $10 per person.
Springfeild Hotel Information
President Abraham
Lincoln Springfield, a Double Tree by Hilton 701 East Adams Street,
Springfield, IL 62701
Hotel from May 2 - 4, 2024, as a courtesy for Girl Scouts at a rate of $118 2 double beds per room (nonsmoking), per night before taxes, or $118 for 1 king bed (nonsmoking). Cutoff date for hotel reservations is April 18, 2024.
Click here for online reservations.
Girl Scout Day at the Capitol Informational Flyer - coming
soon!
Letter for Excused Absence from Illinois Attorney General
- coming soon!
Springfield Area Map
Several of Springfield’s downtown eateries are offering specials for Girl Scouts for Girl Scout Day at the Capitol. Plan ahead and see where you’d like to stop on your way from the Capitol steps to the Girl Scout Expo. Place orders in advance to minimize wait time. Detailed offers can be found here. Please mention Girl Scouts when placing ALL orders!
Pet Supply for the Animal Protective League
This year’s community service component for Girl Scout Day at the Capitol will be a supply drive for the Animal Protective League! For over 60 years the APL has been the voice for sick, injured, abused and abandoned dogs and cats in central Illinois. Let’s shower them with love and provide them with some much needed supplies for their animals. You can view their wish list to see how your troop can help. All donations will be collected at check-in and in the afternoon you will be able to meet some of the APL’s fluffy residents outside of the BOS Center during the Girl Expo!
Girl Scout Day at the Capitol Banner Contest
Create a banner with your troop for Girl Scout Day at the Capitol.
The troop that creates the winning entry will proudly carry their banner and kick off the march in Springfield on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Banner Contest Guidelines
- Must be a currently registered Girl Scout troop.
- Banner should be created using the following theme: Making Way for Tomorrow.
- A picture of the completed banner must be emailed by April 21, 2024, to Sara Tate at state@girlscouts-gsci.org. Please include troop number and troop leader name and phone number.
- Physical banner must be brought by troop on event day.
