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The Benefits of Girl Scouting

Discover New Possibilities With Girl Scouts

She’ll make new friends, have fun, and gain access to a variety of exciting activities through our research-proven program, all with the backing of a supportive network who will help her build the lifelong skills she needs to thrive.

Girl Scouts Get Access to:

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A variety of exciting, research-backed programs to develop her skills.

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Find out about all our Camp USAGSO programs.

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Prestigious Awards

Leadership awards and scholarship opportunities.

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Exclusive chances to explore the world.

Lifelong Sisterhood Lifelong SisterhoodLifelong Sisterhood
Lifelong Sisterhood

Friendships and a strong community, locally and beyond.

Girl Scouts will help her develop:

✔ Skills to thrive today and tomorrow 

✔ Confidence and self-esteem

✔ Outdoor, STEM, entrepreneurship and life skills

✔ Friendships, connections, and belonging

✔ Physical and mental well-being

 


For the 2026-2027 membership year (beginning October 1, 2026),
girl membership dues are $95 per year and adult membership dues are $30.


What Girl Scouts Are Saying

Hear directly from Girl Scouts, parents, and volunteers about their experiences and the positive impact of Girl Scouting.

Girl Scouts makes me feel like anything is possible. I’ve done so much I never thought I could.

Girl Scout Esha, 17

I like doing fun activities and I also really like helping people—and you get to do that here!

Girl Scout Emma, 6
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Girl Scouts is more than an activity—it’s a Movement dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Girl Scouts is a way of life that brings out the best in your girl, even in the most challenging of times. While they’re learning about STEM, the outdoors, entrepreneurship, and important life skills, Girl Scouts are also discovering new ways to make their family and community stronger, kinder, and better for everyone.

We aim to make sure girls are given the opportunity to reach their full potential by developing values and skills that will lead them to happier lives.  

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Girl Scouts offers programs that grow with her from K-12, and adult volunteers like you lead girls as they participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. 

A Girl Scout membership year starts on October 1 and lasts until September 30 of the following year, but you can join Girl Scouts anytime. For the 2026-2027 membership year (beginning October 1, 2026), girl membership dues are $95 per year and adult membership dues are $30.*

You can join as a volunteer while registering your girl in Girl Scouts.

 

*Financial aid is available through USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Complete the form here. 

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Groups of Girl Scouts, called troops, typically meet weekly or every other week for an hour or two. Guided by adult volunteers, troop members choose the hands-on activities and projects that excite them, try new things, and cheer each other on. Together, they earn badges to reflect their successes and show the world what they’re made of.

You can join a troop already meeting in your area, or start your own.

*Financial aid is available through USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Complete the form here. 

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