Date: Sat Feb 07 2026, 10:00 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT
Category:
- Community Service,
- Life Skills
Level:
- Juniors,
- Brownies
Join the Kansas Historical Society and the Kansas State Capitol Visitors Center for a fun-filled Democracy badge workshop! Girl Scouts will tour the Capitol and learn about the three branches of government. They will also learn how legislation is created! This is a unique, fun experience in the Topeka, KS area that you do not want to miss.
Event Details
- Location: Kansas State Capitol, SW 8th Ave and SW Van Buren Street, Topeka, KS 66612
- Supervision: This is NOT a drop-off event. Troop Leaders/caregivers are required to provide an appropriate ADULT-to-Girl Scout safety ratio and supervision for their attending Girl Scout and/or troop throughout the event/activity, per the Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints.
- Tagalongs: No, tagalongs are not allowed.
- Any Forms Required: No.
- Cost: $10 per participant (Democracy Badge Included)
- Registration Deadline: 1/31/26
What to Expect/Additional Information:
- Space is limited to 40 participants in total (includes girls and adults). We ask that only participating Girl Scouts and required adults register for this event.
- Arrival: The building opens at 10:00 a.m. and the first historic tour begins at 10:05 a.m. Please arrive on time to avoid program delays.
Parking & Arrival
- Street parking is available on SW Jackson and SW Harrison. Meter parking is free on Saturday. Visitors must enter and exit the building through the SW 8th Avenue ground-level doors. All visitors must go through the Capitol Police Security checkpoint.
Questions? Contact customercare@gsksmo.org .
