Adventurers

River Bluffs Council, in conjunction with Okaw Valley Boy Scout Council, has just entered its sixth year of the Adventurers program (formerly known as Classroom Scouting).  This joint Girl Scout/Boy Scout program meets the needs of girls and boys in special education classes in Cahokia, Dupo and Centreville.  Through this program, girls have the opportunity to participate in traditional Girl Scout activities as part of their scheduled curriculum during the school day.  The Adventurers program offers these girls the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouting with adults who are trained to meet their special needs.  Currently the Adventurers program is offered at Jerome Elementary, Centreville Elementary, Huffman Elementary School, Bluffview Elementary, Maplewood Elementary and the Wirth Parks School.  For more information about Adventurers, please contact Carolyn Brooks at (618) 692-0692, ext. 101, or send an e-mail to cbrooks@riverbluffs.org.

Team Challenge Course

The Team Challenge Course is an exciting creation of wooden structures, beams, and cables constructed to provide a series of mental and physical challenges for all.  The combination of games, initiatives and problem solving activities on and off the course are used to develop skills such as teamwork, trust, problem solving, communication and self concept.  During the sessions, a "challenge by choice" philosophy is used by the facilitators to create an emotionally and physically safe environment, allowing participants to participate at their own skill and comfort level.  Each group experience is led by contracted facilitators who are invested in providing a fun, safe learning experience for all.  For more information about the Team Challenge Course, please contact Emily Stanley, Outdoor Program Manager,  at (618) 692-0692, ext. 111 or send an e-mail to estanley@riverbluffs.org

Team Challenge Course Info & Reservation

In-School Scouting

In a combined effort with the Okaw Valley Boy Scout Council, and District 189, River Bluffs has operated an In-School Scouting program for over 18 years. Through this program girls that are in first grade through eighth grade are able to register as Girl Scouts as Brownies, Juniors or Girl Scouts 11-14. We are currently serving over 1,200 girls in eleven schools in East St. Louis. This program meets during the regular school hours. Meetings take place once a week. Program staff works directly with the girls providing opportunities for the girls to learn more about the Girl Scout Mission, ideals, Girl Scout badge work, crafts, songs, and games. The girls also get to participate in the annual cookie sale program, take field trips and work on community service projects.  To view photos of girls in the In-School Scouting program at Mandela School, please click here. For more information about In-School Scouting, please contact Carolyn Brooks at (618) 692-0692, ext. 101, or send an e-mail to cbrooks@riverbluff.org

K.A.T.S.   (Kreitner After-School Talented Sisters)

Beginning in January of 1999, River Bluffs initiated an after-school Girl Scout Program at Kreitner Elementary School in Collinsville.   Through this program, girls in kindergarten through 6th grade have the opportunity to register as Girl Scouts and meet after school to participate in weekly Girl Scout meetings.  These meetings, conducted by Program Staff, consist of Girl Scout ceremonies, discussions of the Girl Scout Mission and ideals, Girl Scout badge work, crafts, songs and games.  The opportunity to interact with other girls and receive positive reinforcement and recognition for newly-learned skills is intended to stimulate the personal growth of the girls who participate in this program.  For more information, please contact Carolyn Brooks at (618) 692-0692, ext. 101, or send an e-mail to cbrooks@riverbluffs.org.

World of Exploration:

River Bluffs Council offers the Girl Scout Program during the school lunch-hour to girls in 4th through 5th grades at Maplewood, Lalumier, Huffman, Penniman, and Elizabeth Morris Schools in Cahokia.  Sixth grade girls in the Wirth/ Parks school also enjoy this program.  The purpose of the program is to support the needs of girls not presently registered in Girl Scouts, providing diverse opportunities that will enhance and expand outcomes such as goal setting, leadership and self-esteem.  The program, conducted by program staff, also provides a broad base of activities that give girls exposure to skills such as leadership, development, conflict-resolution, decision-making, and respect for others and themselves.  Areas of interest include life skills, arts, science and technology, my world around me, and healthy habits.  For more information about the World of Exploration program, please contact Carolyn Brooks at (618) 692-0692, ext. 101, or send an e-mail to cbrooks@riverbluffs.org. To view photos of girls in the World of Exploration program, please click HERE.

MVPS:  Madison Venice Powerful Sisters
 

River Bluffs Girl Scout Council operates Girl Scout Troops for girls at housing developments in the Alton and Madison/Venice housing developments. Over 54 girls participate in this program. Funding for this program is provided through federal anti-drug grants.  This program also gives girls 5-17 years old the opportunity to become registered Girl Scouts. The troop meetings take place once a week. Program staff works directly with the girls providing opportunities for the girls to learn more about the Girl Scout Mission, ideals, Girl Scout badge work, crafts, songs and games. The girls also get to participate in the annual cookie sale program, take field trips and work on community service projects. For more information about the Madison/Venice programs please contact Carolyn Brooks at (618) 692-0692, ext. 101, or send an e-mail to cbrooks@riverbluffs.org. 

Day Camps:   Summer fun is in full swing at the 2007 Day Camps!! Click HERE to see available photos !! For more information about Day Camps, please contact Carolyn Carl at (618) 692-0692, ext. 113 or send an e-mail to ccarl@riverbluffs.org.