Everything that happens during a girl's experience as a Girl Scout is referred to as the Girl Scout program. It is a single program with many activities, based on age-level progression and on adult/girl partnership in planning and decision-making.

 

The goals of the program are to give girls a safe and nurturing environment in which to grow strong so they can assume the role of active citizens in their own community and in an increasingly global society. How do girls grow strong? By developing to their full potential, relating to others, gaining values, and learning to contribute to the improvement of society.

All program activities are based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law and the following Four Program Goals.

1. Girls will develop to their full potential. Girl Scouting will:
   • Foster girls' feelings of self-acceptance and unique self-worth.
   • Promote girls' perception of themselves as competent, responsible, and open to new experiences and challenges.
   • Offer girls opportunities to learn new skills.
   • Encourage girls' personal growth.
   • Allow girls to utilize and practice talents and abilities.

    

2. Girls will relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect. Girl Scouting will:
   • Help girls develop sensitivity to others and respect for their needs, feelings, and rights.
   • Promote an understanding of individual, cultural, religious, and racial differences.
   • Foster the ability to build friendships and working relationships.

    

3. Girls will develop a meaningful set of values to guide their actions and to provide for sound decision-making. Girl Scouting will:
   • Help girls develop meaningful values and ethics that will guide their actions.
   • Foster an ability to make decisions that are consistent with girls' values and that reflect respect for the rights and needs of others.
   • Empower girls to act upon their values and convictions.
   • Encourage girls to reexamine their ideals as they mature.

    

4. Girls will contribute to the improvement of society through the use of their abilities and leadership skills, while working in cooperation with others. Girl Scouting will:
   • Help girls develop concern for the well-being of their communities.
   • Promote girls' understanding of how the quality of community life affects every member of society.
   • Encourage girls to use their skills to work with others for the benefit of all.

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