What's New at GSCI
Learn what's new at Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. Bookmark this page as your go-to to learn all about the new happenings at GSCI.
2026 America's Field Trip Contest
America250 just launched the America’s Field Trip Contest for 2026 for grades 3-12. Students are asked to submit writing or original artwork in response to the contest’s prompt: “What does America mean to you?”
A total of 250 students will be awarded a special behind-the-scenes field trip experience this summer or a cash prize. Students can submit their entry at the America250 Field Trip Contest . The deadline for submissions is March 30, 2026. The prizes are 125 first-place awardees and their designated chaperone will receive travel and lodging for a three-day, two-night trip to a select historical or cultural site in July and August 2026. 125 second-place awardees will receive $500 cash awards and three educators will each earn $1,000. Award recipients will be notified in late April 2026.
Girl Scouts Unite
The 58th National Council Session (NCS) will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, from July 20–22, 2026.
NCS is the business meeting where delegates from every council across the nation and from USA Girl Scouts Overseas meet to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement and elect national leaders for the next triennium. It’s democracy in action, as girl delegates vote alongside adult delegates and have a direct voice in shaping the future of Girl Scouts.
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital is our host council. We are grateful for their hospitality and support in preparing for and carrying out this important event for our Movement.
Daisy and Brownie Experience Boxes
Girl Scout Experience Boxes for new Daisy and Brownie troops are here to support you every step of the way!
New Daisy (K–1) or Brownie (2–3) leaders in participating councils can receive monthly Girl Scout Experience Boxes—delivered to their door! Each box includes simple scripts, easy instructions, and ready-to-use supplies for fun, stress-free meetings. Start with a Welcome Box, followed by up to seven themed boxes, depending on when the troop begins.
- Form your troop by registering more adult volunteers and your Girl Scouts!
- Complete the council training required and your background check.
- Redeem your Girl Scout Experience Boxes and explore all Girl Scouts has to offer!
Click here for more information.
Let Us Know All the Wonderful Things Your Troop is Doing!
Girl Scouts around our council are always active – camping,
traveling, doing serviceprojects, and making the world a better place.
Girl Scouts of tCentral Illinois invitesall Girl Scouts in our council
to share photos of their adventures, achievements,projects, and
more.
Share your story by completing a short form and uploading your pictures. Be sureto complete all the questions with details so we can highlight your troop and theiradventures. We'd love to feature it on our GSCI social media platforms and our website
