What's New at Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Member Year '26: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026

JANUARY 2026
Jan 6 – Troop Links Open for Cookie Program
Jan 10–11 – Smart Cookie Events
Jan 14 – Order Taking for Cookie Program Begins

FEBRUARY 2026
Feb 22 – Winter World Games at Yankee Trails
Feb 22 – World Thinking Day
Cookie Boss Challenge

MARCH 2026
March 8–14 – Girl Scout Week
March 10 – Girl Scout Day at the Capitol
March 14 – Cookie Booths Open & Drive-Thru Cookie Delivery Day
March 20-22 - Global Leadership Conference (GSGWM)
March 31 – Highest Award Class Closes
Cookie Boss Challenge

APRIL 2026
April 1 – Spring Renewal Begins
April 19 – Cookie Season ends
April 22 – Volunteer Appreciation Day
April 24–26 – Older Girl Scout Conference
Cookie Boss Challenge

MAY 2026
May 3 – Annual Meeting

JUNE 2026
June 7 – Gold Award Ceremony
June 15 - Summer Story Swap

JULY 2026
July 6 – Summer Camp Starts
July 23–25 - GSUSA National Convention, Washington D.C.

AUGUST 2026
Aug 2–7 - International Camporee

SEPTEMBER 2026
Sept 12-13 - Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Sept 19-20 - Camp Sikorsky, Register Now
Sept 30 – End of Membership Year 2025 – 2026

There’s always something exciting happening at GSOFCT!

From hands-on experiences to new training opportunities, we’re constantly adding fresh ways for Girl Scouts and volunteers to grow, explore, and lead. Check out what’s new below and click through to learn more about each offering!

Be Internet Awesome Challenge

Girl Scouts and Google are partnering to help girls build a healthy relationship with technology and equip us with the tools needed to support girls’ digital wellbeing.

ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE

Discovery Days

Discovery Days are high-energy, one-time events designed to introduce Girl Scouts to exciting topics through fun, hands-on experiences.

Girl Scout Passport

Our Program Passport makes it easy (and fun!) to map your Girl Scout year, earn rewards, and try something new.

Badge Bound

Badge Bound programs help Girl Scouts dive into new skills and complete full badges in a single 90-minute session (or two 45-minute segments).

Daisy Dayz

Daisy Dayz are fun, engaging activities designed for our youngest members to introduce them to Girl Scouts and the joy of the outdoors.

Backstage Passes

Backstage Pass programs offer exclusive access to local businesses and creative spaces, combining interactive workshops with career exploration.

Experience Boxes

Start your troop with confidence! First-year Daisy & Brownie troops can receive a free Experience Box, packed with materials for 8 troop meetings.

Leadership Awards

The new Leadership Awards are about building real skills for real impact and having the confidence to turn your ideas into action. Journeys will also be retiring October 2026.

LEARN MORE

Outdoor Journey Weekend

Explore the great outdoors while earning badges alongside your fellow Girl Scouts!

New Volunteer Trainings: Outdoor-Specific

Explore new training sessions designed to support outdoor adventures, including: Out & About, Primitive Camping , & Outdoor Cooking.

Camp Yankee Trails is Re-Opening Soon!

We’re thrilled to welcome Girl Scouts back to Camp Yankee Trails, now better than ever!

CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW

For more information, please email CustomerCare@gsofct.org.