Girls Scouts has something for everyone!
Girl Scouting is a continuous adventure that gives girls from all segments of American life a chance to develop their potential, make new friends, and become a vital part of their community. Girl Scouting is a hands-on experience and learning is progressive, opening up a world of opportunity for girls. We welcome all girls ages 5 to 17 who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Working in partnership with adult volunteers, the sole purpose of Girl Scouts is to meet the special needs of girls. There are many ways adults can volunteer. Spend an hour, a day, or more making a difference in the lives of girls. Click here for more information on how you can volunteer to help girls grow strong.
If you are looking for troop or membership opportunities for your daughter or the girl in your life, please click here.
Participation in Girl Scouts includes personal development through the promotion of:
- Values
- Leadership
- Diversity
- Community Service
Values
The values found in the Girl Scout Promise and Law provide an essential framework for developing character, making sound decisions, and fostering strength of conviction. By working together with adult leaders, girls gain greater insights into coping with moral and social dilemmas.
Leadership
Leadership opportunities exist for all Girl Scouts - from the youngest girls making decisions in a Daisy Circle, to the oldest girls taking leadership roles with their local council and their National Board of Directors and in their communities. In Girl Scouts, girls practice setting and achieving goals and they experience working (and playing) together in small groups. With each age level, girls take on increasing leadership and responsibility for their courses of action.
Diversity
Girl Scouts cannot be stereotyped. They include girls from many walks of life - girls who ae from diverse racial, ethnic, and religious groups; girls who have different family arrangements; and who come from urban, suburban, and rural areas. Girl Scouting is inclusive serving girls living in poverty and affluence, and those in between. With the Girl Scout Promise and Law as a moral compass, girls learn to respect one another and the differences that define individuals and cultures.
Community Service
Community Service allows girls to learn the value of helping others and contributing to society. Whether it is a visit to a nursing home or a park clean-up project, girls, experience first-hand how their actions can positively affect others.
