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Outdoor Events & Resources

Are you ready for an outdoor adventure? Check out all the events listed below for information on camping and other outdoor opportunities around the council. Your adventure is waiting!

If you're excited about summer camp, there are lots of options—go to the Camp webpage.

If you have ideas for an event, or questions about one that is coming up, contact your local program manager.

There is so much going in GSEIWI, you won’t want to miss out! You can come with a parent or get your troop together to enjoy some of the fun activities we have planned. You can register for most of the below events through e-council by click on the e-council icon or click on the event link for a flier.

Online Camp Search

Don't want to print or download the camp guide OR are you just wanting to know which events your daughter can attend per grade level? Well, the Camp Events Search feature is quick and easy. You can even register online for most events. Click here to start your search. Or click here for camp forms.

Online Events Search

Are you looking for outdoor events held in your area? Now you can search for events by region, month, grade level or event theme. Visit the Events Search page.

Program Resource Guide (PRG)

After listening to your feedback, the Program Team has developed a Program Resource Guide (PRG) that is designed to be user-friendly and full of answers to your program-related questions! Please refer to our Table of Contents as a quick reference to the information you'll be able to find in this publication.

Resources for Working with Girls Outdoors

• Camp Overnight Packing List.pdf
• Compass Basics and Directions Story.pdf
• Map and Compass Activities.pdf
• Using Map and Compass Together.pdf
• Scavenger Hunts.pdf
• Fire Building.pdf
• Active Games.pdf
• Knots and Knot Games.pdf
• Nature Games.pdf
• Poison Ivy Fact Sheet.pdf
• Trail Signs.pdf
• Fun Hikes.pdf

Places to go for Outdoor Experience

• Burlington Area.pdf
• Cedar Rapids Area.pdf
• Dubuque Area.pdf
• Quad Cities Area.pdf
• Waterloo Area.pdf

Patch Programs

Council patch programs are earned awards that are unique to Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois (GSEIWI). They provide additional opportunities for girls to Discover topics that are not covered in earned grade level awards, Connect to others and Take Action in their communities.

• Go Red Girl Scout Patch Program
• Girl Scouts Forever Green: National Community Action Project
  Girl Scouts can change the world– and you can be a part of it!
• Water Drop Patch Project.pdf
  (Co-produced by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency )

Opportunities for Service Projects

• Indian Creek Nature Center.pdf

Equestrian Program

Horses, horses and more horses! Check out all the horse programs we offer all year! Visit the Equestrian Program Web page.