Renewing your troop early means the fun doesn’t have to pause, Girl Scout activities can continue all summer and into the new membership year without interruption! Reach out to each girl in your troop to help them renew and stay on track, stay organized, and unlock exciting individual and troop incentives!
View more Experience Box Information and eligibility requirements here:
Planning is easier than ever with Troop Year Plans, the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) and a supportive Girl Scout community.
New Daisy (K–1) and new or bridging Brownie (2–3) leaders can receive up to 8 Girl Scout Experience Boxes*—delivered monthly to their door! Each box includes simple scripts, easy instructions, and ready-to-use supplies for fun, stress-free meetings.
*Troops must have a minimum of 4 girls in each experience box eligible program level and 2 active and screened volunteers.
Troop Leader Tip: Prepare for an easy renewal by verifying your roster in myGS today!
Spring Renewal 2026
April 1–June 1, 2026
Girls and troops who renew early this year will qualify for exciting incentives to engage your girls all summer long!
Earn Through Cookies
Girls now have the opportunity to earn their 2026 Girl Scout Membership and Spring Renewal Incentives through the 2026 Cookie Program! Here’s how it works:
Girls who sell 300+ packages of cookies can choose to earn the 2026 Membership and Spring Renewal Incentives reward option through our 2026 Cookie Program rewards plan. For selling 300+ packages, girls can select one of the following rewards:
Plush Standing Ferret, 300+ Achievement Bar, and $60 Cookie Credit - OR -
Plush Standing Ferret, 300+ Achievement Bar, and 2026
Membership + Spring Renewal Girl Incentives* (2026 Membership is a $65 value!)
* For girls who choose this reward, the Cookies+ Team will take care of renewing all the earners No action needed by Troop leaders or caregivers
Girl Renewal Perks
During The 2026 Cookie Program!
The first 1,500 girls who renew between April 1 and June 1, 2026, including girls who renew through the cookie reward incentive, will receive:
‘Get Fired Up’ Spring Renewal Patch
GSMH-branded color changing water bottle
‘Get Fired Up’ girl program activity designed just for her!
The GSMH ‘Get Fired Up’ program includes activities for girls to build confidence, practive positive self-talk and reflect on what keeps them motivated to make a difference as a Girl Scout.
Troop Renewal Perks
One of the most common expenses as a troop is uniforms, badges and patches for girls and troop activities.
This year, all troops who renew 85% of their troop girls (or higher) and 2 volunteers, will be entered for a chance to win one of twenty-five $50 GSMH Retail Shop gift cards to help with these purchases!
Troop Renewal Hikes
Troops who renew at least 3 girls and 2 volunteers will also have the chance to register for a summer troop activity!
These day activities in Summer 2026 will be coordinated by GSMH staff. Troops can register for a troop program, where troops will get outdoors, work as a team on short challenges and build their self-confidence and communication skills.* Hikes will take place at the 4 following dates and locations:
June 6th, 2026 - Rockbridge Memorial State Park (Columbia, MO)
June 27th, 2026 - Ha Ha Tonka State Park (Camdenton, MO)
June 27th, 2026 - Latonka Program Center (Wappapello, MO)
July 18th, 2026 - Roaring River State Park (Cassville, MO)
*Troop leaders may only register for 1 location/date for this incentive and must register for the event as a troop activity. This is not an individual girl incentive. Troops should fill out all required travel and meet ratio as needed to attend as a troop. More detailed information available in gsEvents.
Adult & Lifetime Members
Renewing adults and Lifetime members can receive a Spring Renewal patch by request!*
*There are limited adult patches available which will be dispersed on a first come, first served basis Patches will not be available for purchase and only able to be requested using this form
Don’t miss out on the Girl Scout Experience Box™: Limited Special Edition for Juniors! This exclusive, one-time offer equips your troop with everything needed to kick off your Girl Scouting experience.
To get your box, renew or register one adult and four Girl Scout Juniors (4th–5th grade during the 2026–27 school year). Multi-level troops that include Juniors can also qualify.
What’s inside:
Uniquely Us badge activities and supplies
Digital Leadership badge activities and supplies
Digital Well-Being activities
Family Resources
Renew starting April 1, 2026 to reserve your Girl Scout Experience Box for Juniors. Act quickly—quantities are limited! Boxes will ship this summer, while supplies last. Visit girlscouts.org/juniorbox or scan the QR code to secure your box!
Eligibility Requirements
Ensuring legal troop status is an important part to the Spring Renewal process. Troops must consist of a minimum of 3 registered girls and 2 registered, fully screened adults by the reward deadline to qualify. Troops with fewer than 3 registered girl members and 2 registered and fully screened adults will not receive Troop Incentives, though girls will still be eligible for individual incentives.
Extended-year memberships will not count toward Spring Renewal requirements.
Girls who participated in the 2026 Cookie Program with a troop cannot be removed from that troop for renewal purposes.
Troop transfers must be completed by April 30, 2026, and no girls will be removed from any troop until after the 2026 Cookie Program ends. All incentives are distributed at the discretion of GSMH and may be subject to change
Troop Shop Gift Card Incentive
Troops must renew 85% or more of their girl members to qualify for the drawing. Troops with an outstanding cookie program balance as of May 30, 2026, will not be eligible.
Troop Hike Activity
This is not a drop off event.
This program is designed to be attended by troops.
Troops must attend with volunteer ratio for the number of girls they bring. This activity will be GSMH staff-led, so leaders and parents can enjoy with their girls. Participants should be able to do an easy 30-45 minute trail hike/walk, or bring additional volunteers to accompany girls on the hike/walk.
Troops will be able to register for 1 location/date only.
Graduating girls who renew as adult members or with a new lifetime membership will count toward the girl renewal requirement.
Cash or program credit will not be given in place of the experience.
Ways To Pay
Payment Method
Troop Funds Via Debit Card *Recommended for Troop Renewal!*
Debit Card / Credit Card
Who Can Use This?
This decision should be girl-led. Troop leaders can complete this payment if girls agree.
Program Credit (Cookie Credit)
Financial Aid
Cash / Check
Girl Memberships Only. Parent/Guardian can choose this payment option for their girl(s).
Parents/Guardians
MY27 National Membership dues for Girls are $65 & Adult dues are $30.
How To Use It
Choose Debit/Credit as payment method when registering via MyGS.
Choose Debit/Credit as payment method when registering via MyGS.
Choose Program Credit as Payment Type in MyGS. Scan to submit card info:
Select Financial Aid as Payment Type when registering via MyGS.
Please reach out to info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org or 877-312-4764 if you would like to pay via cash or check.
Please do not submit debit or credit information in any written communication, including email or text message! We cannot accept any debit/credit card information in writing. If you submit payment information in this manner, we will delete it and contact you via phone to complete your payment. Program credit (cookie credit) information is an exception to this rule.
From troop meetings to cookie booths to fun trips and events, Girl Scouts is better with Troop Helpers!
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Troop Helpers play an important role in aiding leaders to ensure girls have safe and fun experiences at meetings and beyond. Each troop may utilize a Troop Helper differently, but all Troop Helpers must be registered, background checked, and screened members. This includes completing mandated reporter training and signing Annual Volunteer Agreement before assisting the troop and interacting with girl members. These volunteers count towards your volunteer-to-girl ratios for meetings and outings, and can help all girls, not just their own.
Registered parents can help in many ways! Family Affair!
Ask parents or caregivers how much free time they have each week – whether it’s 30 minutes or two hours – and think about how you may be able to use their help and enrich your troop experience.
Could they arrive early and set up activity stations before the meeting?
Could they chaperone on a day trip or overnight event?
Do they have a job that relates to one of the four program pillars of Girl Scouting? (STEM, Life Skills, Outdoors, or Entrepreneurship)?
Could they be a guest speaker and answer questions the girls may have about their job?
Could they lead an activity related to their job or interests?
Can they keep track of troop finances?
Can they put together a group chat for all the parents in the troop?
Can they work with you to plan an outing with the girls?
Winning Patch Design: 2026 Spring Renewal
The winner of the 2026 Spring Renewal Patch Contest is Adi R. with her “Get Fired Up for Girl Scouts” patch!
Adi’s design is a motivational theme, inspiring action and a call to leadership. This patch celebrates the enduring legacy of Girl Scouts and our commitment to service and friendship. Way to go, Adi!
Want to design next year’s custom patch? Check out the next page for details on how to enter!
The first 1500 girls who renew between April 1, 2026-June 1, 2026 will receive the Get Fired Up patch and have the opportunity to enter the Girl- Led Patch Design Contest for 2027!
Troop Leaders, feel free to make photo copies of the next page to give to the girls in your troop for next year’s patch design entries!
Designed by a Girl Scout!
It’s time to show off your creative side in this Girl-Led patch design contest!
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland members who renew this spring are invited to design the Spring Renewal patch for 2027 imagine seeing your patch design on the sashes and vests of over 1000 sister Girl Scouts!
The winner will also receive their 20272028 membership for free and a certificate signed by our CEO!
Contest Rules:
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
One entry per girl.
Use this as a template for your design.
Only active, registered members of GSMH for MY26 in grades K–12 are eligible to enter.
Designs must include “Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland” or “GSMH” and the year “2027.”
All designs must be original and cannot contain copyrighted photos, illustrations, or renderings. If the trefoil is used in design, the trefoil may not have any writing or pictures inside of it and can only be used once.
GSMH has the right to make needed changes or updates to the size, shape, colors, and/or design of the final chosen patch design.
How to Enter & Win:
1.Create your design within a 3” circle using any medium you like!
2.Fill out the form, scan, and upload your design using the QR code below.
3.A committee will choose the top three designs, then hand it over to you!
4.Public voting for the final winner will be on the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland Facebook page.
5.The winner and final patch design will be announced in Summer 2026!
Submit your design here!
GSUSA Dues:
In October 2024, GSUSA held a national delegate session to evaluate proposals to increase national membership dues for all members across the country. During this meeting, national delegates, including those from GSMH, voted to increase national membership dues in both MY26 and MY27. For MY27 (October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027), National Membership dues for Girls are $65 and Adult dues are $30. The Benefits of Girl Scouting:
Every dollar of membership dues is sent to GSUSA to cover the cost of fundamental services supporting the Girl Scout Movement at the national and local levels. This includes, but is not limited to:
Research, resources and training
Support and training for local councils
Accident insurance for members participating in approved Girl Scout activities
Technology improvements (MyGS, gsLearn, Volunteer Toolkit, Digital Cookie, etc.)
Program development (badgework, patches, leadership and highest awards development)
Year memberships are available for new participants! This allows a new Girl Scout to spend the summer with her troop before amping up for a school year full of adventures!
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland PO Box 10747 Springfield, MO 65808
