Girl Scouts
GirlsRaise your hand.
Accept the challenge. Find your fearless. As a Girl Scout, you'll always be trying new things, and learning there’s hundreds of small, powerful ways you can take the lead every single day. You could build a robot, create your own work of art, or climb a wall in the great outdoors. Every time you try something new, you’ll discover you can do more than you ever thought possible. Plus, you’ll have a ton of fun every step of the way. With Girl Scouts, there's a whole world of new opportunities and you-can-do-anything confidence waiting just for you! Discover what you can become. Select a grade level below to learn more-- and let's get started. Grades K-5 Try something new! Join a troop. Earn fun badges. Become a real-life cookie boss. Girl Scouts can do anything! With Girl Scouts, you'll have an awesome time exploring the world, learning about science, discovering nature, and lots more! As a Daisy, Brownie, or Junior, you'll-- Earn cool badges and fun patches Run your own cookie business Make new friends Go to camp and experience the outdoors Earn your Bronze Award...and more! Be amazing. Be unstoppable. Be a Girl Scout! Middle School Experience more! Be a team player. Help your community. Gain new skills. Every day in Girl Scouts, you'll have unique experiences that give you important real-world tools for a lifetime of success. Plus, you'll make a ton of awesome friendships and memories, what could be better? At Girl Scouts, girls are always trying new things. As a Cadette or Senior, you can-- Explore science, technology, engineering, and math Gain financial literacy while running your own business Work as a team to improve our communities Train to be a camp counselor Make new forever friends Take a Journey, earn your Silver Award, and more! Join in the fun—and discover what you can become! High School Take the lead! Find your strengths. Explore your passions. Change the world. At Girl Scouts, girls are always counting down to the next adventure they'll go on together. Maybe it's artistic. Maybe it's an experiment. Maybe it's getting outside or helping the community. One thing's for sure. Every adventure is another chance to take the lead and make an impact. As a Senior or Ambassador, it's your time to shine as you-- Earn college scholarships Show your leadership skills Expand your world Be more confident Make a real difference in your community With us, the possibilities are endless—Earn your Gold Award, Be a mentor to younger girls or try your hand as a camp counselor, Get together with friends to make the world a better place. Together, you'll find out you're capable of more than you ever imagined. |
ParentsHappiness.
Confidence. New adventures. With Girl Scouts, she'll get all those things and more. She'll know she's having fun, but you'll know she's gaining: Important financial literacy skills as she participates in the largest girl-run business in the world-- the Girl Scout Cookie Program Healthy relationship skills that will help her navigate through her school years, especially as she moves into middle school and high school Skills that will help her in science classes as she builds robots, conducts fun experiments with her friends, or explores the natural world around her Leadership skills that will make it easier for her to speak up in class and advocate for herself and others We want every Girl Scout’s experience to be the best it can be. You can make that happen for your daughter-- and others—by volunteering or participating in other ways. Join the fun! FAQ
Can parents also be volunteers? Absolutely! It’s important for you to be involved so that your child gets as much out of Girl Scouts as possible. We can always use your help at meetings, on trips, at the cookie booth, or wherever works for you and your schedule. Click on the join option under the For Parent's tab. Did we mention how much fun you’ll have while you’re there too? How much time can I commit as a volunteering parent? You can commit as much or as little time as your schedule allows. Spending quality time with your daughter and other Girl Scouts is a fulfilling experience for everyone—and any time you spend participating will have a positive effect. My schedule is packed—can I still participate? You don’t necessarily have to volunteer to participate—you can participate one-on-one with your child. Help her shape her Girl Scout experience, and ask questions about what she’s learning. Give her the support she needs to make her time in Girl Scouts the best it can be. How does parental involvement enhance the Girl Scout experience? Many parents tell us that their relationship with their daughter has deepened since participating in Girl Scouts. Bonding over good times and shared experiences is a win-win for everyone. When can I join as a volunteer? Why not today? We’re always looking for qualified volunteers to help, whether it’s during the school year, over summer break, or any time in between. How do I sign up to officially participate in Girl Scouts? It's easy! Just click "JOIN " and fill out the form and we'll get you connected. Why participating is so important When you volunteer or participate in activities with your daughter, you’ll help her:
Your involvement and support will help shape your daughter's experience. She will see your commitment to her growth, and before you know it, you'll be growing too. Be supportive of your daughter’s Girl Scout experience:
Your actions can make a real, positive difference. Here’s proof from our recent research:
Source: Girl Scouts of the USA 2014 pulse poll |
