OCT. Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors
Lake Jacomo Kayaking Excursion
Shawnee Mission Kayaking Excursion
GSKSMO x HCA Mental Wellness Patch Program
Date: 4-Oct | 10am-12pm 4-Oct | 1pm-3pm
Date: 11-Oct | 10am-12pm 11-Oct | 1pm-3pm
New for 2026! Help your Girl Scouts build resilience and lifelong wellness skills with this ready-to-use patch-in- a-box for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, developed in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Each kit includes facilitator guides, activity supplies, and patches to help girls explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, and support themselves and others. Thanks to the generous support of the HCA Healthcare Foundation, a limited number of pilot kits will be available free of charge beginning October 1.
Paddle into adventure as you explore the waters of Lake Jacomo! Girl Scouts will learn kayaking fundamentals, practice water safety, and build their paddling skills while gaining confidence on the water with trained instructors. Along the way, they’ll develop the real-world confidence to embrace new adventures, challenge themselves, and enjoy the outdoors safely. Location: Lake Jacomo Marina Boat Ramp, 7401 W Park Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Paddle into adventure as you explore the waters of Shawnee Mission Lake! Girl Scouts will learn kayaking fundamentals, practice water safety, and build their paddling skills while gaining confidence on the water with trained instructors. Along the way, they’ll develop the real-world confidence to embrace new adventures, challenge themselves, and enjoy the outdoors safely. Location: Shawnee Mission Park Marina, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66219, US
Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR
Girl Scouts CARE at Clay County Board of Elections
Cost: $35 - accepts cookie dough.
Cost: $35 - accepts cookie dough.
Category: Outdoor
Category: Outdoor
Date: 17-Oct | 8am-5pm
Date: 24-Oct | 9am-11am
He & Me at Andretti’s Karting & Games
Become the babysitter every family can trust! In this full-day training led by certified Red Cross instructors, Girl Scouts will build essential skills in child care, safety, accident prevention, and emergency response while earning their Red Cross Babysitter Certification. They’ll leave ready to take on new responsibilities with the real-world confidence to care for children safely and respond calmly when it matters most.
Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Badge Campout
Make a difference behind the scenes of Election Day! Join Girl Scouts CARE for a meaningful morning of service as girls help the Clay County Board of Election Commissioners prepare for the upcoming election. Through this hands- on volunteer opportunity, Girl Scouts will discover how everyday acts of service strengthen their communities and inspire active citizenship. Location: Clay County Board of Elections Commissioners’ Office (100 W. Mississippi St., Liberty, MO 64068)
Date: 10-Oct-11-Oct | 10am-10am
Date: 11-Oct | 1pm-4pm
Take your outdoor skills to the next level during this adventure-filled overnight at Camp Tongawood! Complete three outdoor badges through hands-on experiences like primitive camping, hiking, outdoor cooking, environmental education, and service, while Ambassadors are welcome to join the adventure and build their skills alongside the group (badge programming is not included for Ambassador participants). Along the way, girls will build the real-world confidence to lead, adapt, and thrive in the outdoors. Location: Camp Tongawood (18634 Evans Rd, Tonganoxie, KS 66086)
Start your engines for a high-speed STEM adventure at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games! Girl Scouts are invited to bring a male caregiver or another special male role model for an afternoon of hands-on STEM activities, racing, games, and family fun. Along the way, girls will build the real-world confidence to fuel their curiosity, tackle exciting challenges, and discover STEM in action.
Location: Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, 66210
Cost: FREE
Cost: $199
Location: Andretti’s Indoor Karting & Games 11610 Nall Ave. Overland Park, KS 66211
Category: Civic Engagement & Service
Category: Healthy Living & Sports Photo Explorers Workshop with the Kansas City Zoo
Haunted Tales Variety Show with Ernie Miller Nature Center
Cost: $45
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Cost: $75 (badges included) - accepts cookie dough.
Date: 20-Oct | 6pm-8pm 8-Dec | 6pm-8pm
Date: 24-Oct | 7:30pm-9:30pm
Category: Outdoor
Get ready for a delightfully spooky night of stories, games, music, and amazing animal encounters! Girl Scouts and their families will enjoy a one-of-a-kind Halloween-themed variety show filled with mysterious fun and unforgettable surprises at Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, spark curiosity, and make magical memories together. Location: Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center 909 N Highway 7 Olathe, KS 66061 Cost: $10 Johnson County, KS residents / $11 nonresidents per person. $12 per person on-site day of event
See the zoo through a new lens during this after-hours photography adventure! Girl Scouts will learn photography basics, sharpen their observation skills, and capture incredible animal moments on a guided night hike while earning their Digital Photography Badge. They’ll leave with new creative skills, a fresh perspective, and the real-world confidence to tell stories through their own unique point of view. Location: Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132
October Events for all levels: See page 6-13 for more details Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Virtual Eventzee Challenges Date: ongoing through 9/15 - 10/15 Astronomy: Starlight Hayride with Ernie Miller Nature Center Date: See page 8 for all listed dates & times. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks at T-Mobile Center! Date: See page 9 for all listed dates & times.
Girl Scout Day at the Kansas City Current Date: 10/3 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm PBR Teams Series Outlaw Days at T-Mobile Center! Date: See page 9 for all listed dates & times.
Cost: $25
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Category: STEAM & Trades
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