Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Research-based curriculum, delivered by trained volunteers, guides girls to develop healthy relationships and gain skills in four focus areas - STEAM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math); entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and civic engagement - and beyond. Volunteer-Led Troops meet with the same group of girls throughout the school year. Girls are organized into troops reflecting six program grade levels: DAISIES, K-1; BROWNIES, 2-3; JUNIORS, 4-5; CADETTES, 6-8; SENIORS, 9-10; AND AMBASSADORS, 11-12. Our leadership development curriculum is designed to help girls become leaders, build confidence, and solve problems in their communities. Activities are girl-led and encourage cooperative learning and learning by doing. Our iconic skill-based badges offer girls the chance to try new things and develop specific skills, from public policy to cooking healthy meals, geocaching to inventing to staying fit.
Girl Scout Outreach Program
Our Outreach Program makes it possible for
1,200 girls in underserved communities in Kansas City to realize
the Girl Scout mission: to become girls of courage, confidence, and character
who make the world a better place. Girls participate in
the same program as volunteer-led troops; however their troops are led by paid
part-time staff, eliminating the possibility that these girls are not served due
to volunteer shortage. Community support of this program is very important and enables us to help girls develop their full potential, build important life skills, and contribute to the improvement of our community. The cost to participate in the program and receive her book, sash and membership dues is fully underwritten for each girl. We strive to ensure that girls in the Girl Scout Outreach Program have the same high-quality programming and experiences as all Girl Scouts, including leadership skill building, exposure to STEAM, Entrepreneurship/Financial Literacy, Civic Engagement and outdoor experiences.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Programs
We introduce Girl Scouts of every age to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to help them see how they can actually improve the world—whether they're discovering how a car's engine runs, learning about cybersecurity, or caring for animals.Girls explore different aspects of STEAM through a unique, "fun with purpose" K–12 curriculum to inspire girls to embrace and celebrate scientific discovery in their lives. Our cutting-edge curriculum includes 23 new badges which girls can earn doing things like building a model rollercoaster, going on an environmentally conscious camping trip, collecting data in the great outdoors, or trying their hand at engineering.To complement our curriculum and create an awareness of opportunities for a STEAM career, Girl Scouts teams up with area STEAM companies to offer learn-by-doing, engaging activities similar to what the professionals do on a regular basis.
Girl Scout Outdoor Experiences
Our outdoor programs including day camp, troop camping, and adventure (archery, climbing, rappelling, low ropes, tomahawk throwing, slingshots, zipline, and traverse wall) integrate science
experiences, leadership activities, and physical activity while also supporting
important causes like environmental stewardship. For girls in underserved areas
where a lack of safety often limits outdoor experiences, being at camp offers a safe, fun, supportive environment in which they can
explore. When girls spend quality time outdoors and increase their exposure to
nature, they thrive physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
Where we work
Accreditations
American Camping Association (ACA) - Accreditation 1960
Awards
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How we listen
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Operations
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Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri
Board of directorsas of 01/10/2024
Mrs. Emily Blue
Caprock
Term: 2025 - 2024
Renny Arensberg
KVC Health Systems
Barbara Brown
Community Volunteer
Carlos Gomez
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City
Leah Humphrey
The Lamar Johnson Collective
Amanda Vega-Mavec Ed.D
El Centro
Tyjaun Lee
Metropolitan Community College
Kaylee Peile
Linda Hall Library
Katie Werner
Black & Veatch
Theresa Stoker
Self-employed
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