Girl Scouts @ Home
Now - June 30, 2020
This council patch program is designed for girls who don’t want to “press pause” on being Girl Scouts while staying home!
The key to earning this “choose your adventure” style patch is let curiosity be your guide. Follow your interests as you decide which items to complete—and discover great ways to stay involved with Girl Scouts along the way.
Minnesota United Game and Experience
September 7, 2019
Join us for a Minnesota United game and experience. A select number of girls will be able to take part in the first ever non-military/police color guard at the game.
If we can sell 50+ tickets girls will be able to sit on the United bench during warm-ups.
This is a family/friend event.
Winter Workshop 2019
December 7, 2019
Back by popular demand!
Join us for the 2019 Winter Workshop. During this event girls will have the opportunity to create a number of handmade gifts (and wrap them).
This event is also a great opportunity for older girls (and some adults) to volunteer.
Go-Go Derby 2020
January 11, 2020
Put your car design skills to the test by creating and racing a pine wood race car.
Girl scouts, parents and siblings are invited to take part in the 2020 Go-Go Derby.
Car kits can purchased online or at local hardware stores. Only new cars, that you build yourself from a block of wood, can be raced.
Feed My Starving Children Service Project
March 13, 2020
All Girl Scouts, families and friends are invited to celebrate the Girl Scout organization turning 108 by doing what Girl Scouts do best and serving the community.
We have two time slots available to pack meals. All volunteers are invited to join us for cupcakes between sessions.
Mess Fest @ Home
Saturday, May 9
Since we can't bring you the Mess Fest we want to bring a bit of Mess Fest to you! (Don't worry Mess Fest will still be the theme of Encampment 2021.)
We are offering you TWO sessions!
10:00 a.m. Cupcake Wars
2:00 p.m. Dough Maker
Girl Scouts River Valleys Events
Ongoing
To see UPCOMING council events click the orange button below.
To see PAST council events click the "Virtual Council Events" photo above.
Outdoor Skills Campout
September 28-29, 2019
Join us for the 3rd annual Outdoor Skills Day/Campout. Girls along with their family, friends and/or troop will learn a variety of cooking techniques and sharpen their outdoor skills.
This event has a day only or overnight option.
Caroling
December 15, 2019
The best way to spread holiday cheer, is by singing loud for all to hear. Join us at one, or both locations.
Haven Homes - Maple Plain
Lake Minnetonka Shores - Spring Park
Thinking Day 2020
February 22, 2020
Take a break from cookie season and join us for World Thinking Day.
This years theme is "Diversity, Equality and Inclusion".
Participants will earn the 2020 Thinking Day Award.
Chalk Your Walk
April 10-12, 2020
Submit a photo of your 'chalked walk' by April 13 using the button below and we'll send you a patch.
Earth Day 2020
Now - May 15, 2020
Click the link below to request your Earth Day 2020 Patch.
If you were unable to attend the Zoom meeting you can still go through the program and earn the patch. Click on the photo above.
Patch requests must be made by Monday April, 27.
2019-2020 Events
Past Events
The following events took place during the 2019/2020 Girl Scout year.
Party! The Girl Scout Way
October 27, 2019
Earn your Girl Scout Way badge or the Violet petal while attending a birthday party for our organizations founder Juliette Gordon Low.
We'll celebrate with cupcakes, games, songs and Girl Scout traditions.
Bring a friend!
I Cookied And Won! Game Show Cookie Rally
January 26, 2020
Gear up for cookie season by participating in 3 game shows!
Girls will be work in teams while they play Family Feud; Win, Lose or Draw; and a round of Making It!
Cookies will be sampled and fun will be had.
C/S/A Global Action Day with Orono Rotary
February 9, 2020
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador event to earn the 2020 Global Action Award and participate in the Orono Rotary's "Days for Girls" Sew-a-thon
This year's Global Action award focuses on gender equality. Part of the event will have girls helping make feminine hygiene kits - don't worry you don't need to know how to sew to help out.
WOSU GS Covid-19 Challenge
Now - April 30, 2020
A challenge for the wonderful and creative Westonka and Orono Girl Scouts . . .
In the wake of the Coronavirus Disease 2019, our normal activities changed. Try having fun fitting these actions into your daily routine.
Family Star Gazing Challenge
Now - May 30, 2020
For the rest of April we are challenging Girl Scouts to get outside at night with their families and look at the stars.
There are 5 fun and easy steps to earn a Stargazer patch that will be sent to your home.
Click the button to learn about the steps and request your patch.