Girl Scout Day at the Statehouse 2027: Advocacy in Action

Date: March 12, 2027

Location: Indiana Statehouse - 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Join us for a special Girl Scout Day at the Indiana Statehouse and explore the power of civic action in shaping our nation’s future. This flagship program invites Girl Scouts to step into the heart of democracy, where decisions are made, voices are heard, and leaders are born.

Program Highlights:

Meet State Leaders & Policy Makers: Hear directly from legislators, advocates, and civic leaders about how they create change — and how girls can too.
Advocacy Skill-Building: Participate in scenario-based workshops where girls practice identifying issues, crafting messages, and delivering them to decision-makers.
History Meets Leadership: Explore the major milestones of American democracy and connect the lessons of the past 250 years to today’s most pressing challenges.
Girls Lead the Way: Work together to propose ideas for positive change in Indiana — and learn how to take the next steps toward action in your community.
Badge & Award Progress: Complete requirements toward Girl Scout civics, advocacy, and public impact badges while earning an exclusive America 250 “Advocacy in Action” fun patch.

We ask that Girl Scouts bring their sacked lunch to this event to enjoy during our lunch break. In addition, all Girl Scouts will receive a commemorative shirt for attending the event. Don’t forget to enter your shirt size during registration!

For families traveling from outside the area, optional overnight accommodations will be provided the night before for a small fee. This ensures Girl Scouts can arrive at the Statehouse bright and early, well-rested and ready to dive into the day’s events.

Girl Scouts will earn badges based on the pathway they choose for the event. They can choose from one of 3 pathways:

Civics – Girl Scouts will earn the Democracy badge for their age level.
Citizenship – Girl Scouts will earn the Indiana Civil Rights Commission patch
Advocacy – Girl Scouts will work on Inside Government (Juniors), Finding Common Ground (Cadettes), Behind the Ballot (Seniors), and Public Policy (Ambassador) badges.

Girl Scouts will complete activities and sessions that help them earn these badges, bringing them one step closer to becoming informed, engaged leaders.