Grow with Girl Scouts

Each year presents new opportunities for Girl Scouts to grow into who they are meant to be!

Think about all your Girl Scout has accomplished this past year. You have helped her learn entrepreneurial skills, listened as she taught you new things she learned at camp, and watched her grow more and more into her own.  There is so much more fun for her to explore next year in Girl Scouts!

Tell your troop leader that your Girl Scout wants to renew for next year!

 

  • More Fun with Girl Scouts

    Download these fun activities for your Girl Scout to complete!

    Daisy, K-1st Grade Activities 

    Downloadable Activity- Girl Scouts at Home 

    Badge Activities: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/activity-zone/grade-levels/daisy-badge-activities.html 

    Brownie, 2nd-3rd Grade Activities 

    Downloadable Activity- Girl Scouts at Home 

    https://www.girlscouts.org/en/activity-zone/grade-levels/brownie-badge-activities.html 

    Junior, 4th-5th Grade Activities 

    Downloadable Activity-Knots 

    Badge Activities: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/activity-zone/grade-levels/junior-badge-activities.html 

    Cadette, 6th-8th Grade Activities 

    Downloadable Activity-Knots 

    Badge Activities: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/activity-zone/grade-levels/cadette-badge-activities.html 

    Senior 9th-10th Grade Activities 

    Downloadable Activity-Knots 

    Downloadable Activity- Game Visionary 

  • Participate in National Programs

    Badge Explorer 

    Going on a cool trip this Spring or trying a new exiting adventure? Check out the Badge Explorer to see if you can earn a badge! 

    Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge 

    Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with improved mood, focus, and confidence—whether you spend that time becoming a rockstar at rock climbing or making a splash in the puddles around your neighborhood.  Download our free activity sheet with 50+ fun activities to see what’s possible right outside your own front door today 

    Earth Day Activities 

    Whether Spring is peaking through, or if it still feels like winter, these Earth Day activities are sure to keep you entertained! 

    Craft and Tinker 

    Get those creative juices flowing with this downloadable activity for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors! 

  • Explore Our Local Resources

    Outdoor Art Series 

    Are you an emerging artist who can’t wait to get outside this Spring?  The Outdoor Art Series is perfect for you! It’s not just limited to Troop meetings, so feel free to earn this on your own. 

    Field Trip Guide 

    Looking to plan a group outing with your Troop or just looking to try something new over Spring Break? Take a glance at our Field Trip Guide to see what adventures may be available in your area! 

    Girl Scout Week 

    If you love a theme and want to celebrate Girl Scout Week at home, download this guide to find all sorts of activities you can do on your own or with friends! 

    Council Events 

    If you’ve got some free time, and are looking for something fun to do, check out our Event’s Calendar! We’ve got Adventure Days, Teen CPR and so many other fun activities for you to take part in.   

    Women’s History 

    Download this guide to earn some badges and expand your knowledge on amazing women in our history! 

  • Keep The Fun Going

    When your Girl Scout’s Troop Leader renews the troop, your Girl Scout will be eligible for a discounted membership fee and fun incentives!

    When your membership is renewed between between April 1-May 27, each girl will receive a discount off their GSUSA Membership Registration as well as an exclusive GSMIDTN Renewal Patch.

    National membership dues are $45 for girls and $30 for adults, and these fees go directly to GSUSA. With this incentive, member registrations will be subsidized by GSMIDTN to cost $25 per girl/$10 per adult through April 30 and $35 per girl/$20 per adult through May 27.

     

     

     

  • Benefits of Girl Scouts

    Girl Scouts have fun, build lasting friendships, and develop skills that inspire them for life.  From hands-on activities and leadership experiences to travel adventures and awards to be earned, Girl Scouting opens door to endless possibilities and a brighter future.   

    • The confidence to walk into any room or workplace knowing she belongs and can succeed 
    • Personal growth and a strong sense of self that can help keep her emotionally anchored through both good and tough times 
    • A sense of belonging, a love or teamwork, and the desire to be an active part of her community 
    • Global awareness, cultural insights, and an acute understanding of differences that will help her go far 
    • The can-do attitude it takes to try new things, tackle challenges, and be open to life’s big changes 
    • Real- life business experience as well as budget- building and financial literacy skills that will help her make smart decisions as she grows 
    • A deeper understanding of her place in the world and respect for other cultures and ways of being 
    • The ability to set a goal, make and follow a plan and stick with it to the end 
    • The confidence she gets from knowing she belongs to a sisterhood of girls and women going back more than 100 year, from which she can seek guidance, inspiration and support 

     

    Alums who were in Girl Scouts for two or more years showed a significant increase in beneficial life outcomes.  

    The longer alums were engaged in Girl Scouts, the more likely they are to be successful and satisfied with their lives. This is even more pronounced if they earned highest awards, especially the Gold Award.  

    Compared to other women, Girl Scout alums embody higher levels of:  

    • Courage—they show resilience when learning from failure and setbacks, take on challenges, are ambitious, and aren’t afraid to take risks (46% compared to 36%).   
    • Confidence—they accomplish what they set out to do and are assured in their abilities (66% compared to 53%).  
    •  Character—they lead purposeful and meaningful lives, are honest and trustworthy, stand up for their beliefs and values, and actively contribute to others’ well-being (74% compared to 62% showed positive values and 61% compared to 48% showed positive self-image). 

    Alums say they “bring people together to get things done,” and 84% hold leadership roles as adults.  

    Alums attain higher levels of education than other women (78% compared to 65% attended at least some college)  

    Alums are more satisfied with their careers than other women (68% compared to 60%) and slightly more likely to be in management positions at work (42% compared to 37%).  

    Alums are more likely than other women to volunteer (48% compared to 33%) and contribute financially to causes they care about (62% compared to 47%). 

    1  The Girl Scout Alum Difference (2021). 2   Girl Scouts of the USA’s Public Policy & Advocacy Office (February 2021). 

     

  • Give the Gift of Girl Scouts
    Contribute at least $10 and your girl receives a fund patch! Below are the amounts that different Girl Scout experiences cost per girl:
      • Give the Gift of Camp- $500 
      • Give the Gift of Registration- $45 
      • Give the Gift of a Uniform- $60 
      • Give the Gift of Programing- $35

    *funds cannot be designated for specific activities. These levels are examples of how funds may be used and the assistance members may need*