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Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ Program Returns to Help New Kindergartners and First Graders Start Their Girl Scout Journeys

 The summer program for girls new to Girl Scouts includes mailed activity books, fun-filled family resources and access to events that help build early school‑readiness skills. 

April 02, 2026

For a second year, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is offering its Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ membership program for incoming Daisies entering kindergarten and first grade in fall 2026. Open from April 1 through July 31, the program provides girls new to Girl Scouting with a dedicated summer experience focused on friendship and early skill-building to help them get ready for the new school year.

Participants will receive three engaging summer activity books, available in English and Spanish, shipped directly to their homes* from June through August, along with a surprise Girl Scout welcome gift, while supplies last. The program includes family-focused newsletters filled with activities and caregiver resources, along with a Girl Scout membership that connects girls to events, new experiences and friendships across the Girl Scout Movement. 

By signing up for the Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ program, girls can choose to become a Girl Scout member through September 30, 2026 or select an Extended Year membership that runs through September 30, 2027. 

*Activity books can be mailed to APO, DPO, FPO, diplomatic pouch and U.S. addresses (even U.S. forwarding addresses). Unfortunately, we are unable to ship directly to international addresses. However, if you live at an international address, activity books will be e-mailed to you once you are registered. 

 

Looking forward to Kindergarten or First Grade this fall?

Kick off her summer adventure with Get Ready with Girl Scouts™, a school readiness program designed just for new members – perfect for making friends and beginning her Girl Scout journey!

When she joins, she’ll enjoy:

  • Three activity books, aligned to school readiness standards and filled with fun summer activities! Available in both English and bilingual (Spanish), the activity books will be shipped directly to her.
  • E-newsletters with more activities for the whole family, including tips and resources for caregivers.
  • A surprise gift just to welcome her to Girl Scouts!
  • Access to everything Girl Scouts offers.
  • All while becoming part of an amazing community of friends.

BONUS FUN!
When you join Girl Scouts between April 1 and June 15, you’ll receive an invitation to Let’s Go Outside!- a lively, interactive online experience hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.
During this special event, you’ll meet amazing animals up close, get your questions answered by zoo experts and enjoy a behind‑the‑scenes adventure.

Space is limited and available on a first‑come, first‑served basis, so signing up early gives you the best chance to join the fun.

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