Extended Year Membership

The Extended Year Membership (EYM) is an option for both NEW and FORMER*** members and allows for them to join at a prorated price of $35 for adults and $60 for girls**. Current members will not be able to take advantage of EYM, as their current membership already covers participation this summer.

This price includes membership for the current and following year. This option gives families a one-time incentive to start Girl Scouts in the summer and then continue participation into the fall for a troop experience. The EYM option is available from April 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021.

If you register with USAGSO and find out you are moving, we will be happy to transfer your membership to a stateside council or another overseas community.

**A Council Service Fee of $25 is applied to girls' membership.

*** For this year only the GSUSA board has voted to allow former members to purchase an extended year membership.

Extended Year Membership Incentives

Girls and volunteers who purchase an extended year membership are eligible for all of our Early Bird Incentives. Hurry, they won't last long!

Extended Year Membership FAQs

What is Extended Year Membership?: This is a membership option for both NEW and FORMER girls and adults that allows them to register for $35 for adults and $60 for girls. The price includes the council service fee and memberships for both the remainder of the current membership year and the entire next membership year.

For example, Extended-Year membership for 2021 would cover April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021 & October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.
Who can register with the Extended Year Membership?: The Extended Year Membership (EYM) is an option for both NEW and FORMER*** members and allows for them to join at a prorated price of $35 for adults and $60 for girls**. Current members will not be able to take advantage of EYM, as their current membership already covers participation in the summer.

**A Council Service Fee of $25 is applied to girls' membership.
What types of activities are available to a EYM member?: They will be a member just like any traditional annual member. Their membership is not limited to resident or day camp. Extended-Year members will experience everything Girl Scouts has to offer, including joining a troop, attending community-sponsored events, and more!
Does this change also allow pre-K girls to join in April?: Yes. Daisies can now register as Extended-Year members starting April 1 and participate in Girl Scouting activities throughout the summer.
How will the Council Service Fee apply to Extended Year Membership?: Extended-Year Girl Membership: total is $60, which includes a $35 membership for up to 18 months, plus the $25 Council Service Fee (CSF). USAGSO charges a $20 CSF for a one-year membership and an additional $5 for the extended-year option. Total membership fees for girls are $45 for one year or $60 for the Extended-Year option.

Extended-Year Adult Membership: total is $35, which includes membership for up to 18 months. Note that CSF only apply to girl memberships and not to adult memberships. Total membership fees for adults are $25 for one year or $35 for the Extended-Year option.
Will financial assistance be offered for this membership category?: Yes. Financial aid for Extended-Year membership will work similarly to financial aid for an annual membership.
Are EYM members also entitled to Early Bird incentives?: All members who purchase an Extended-Year membership, will be eligible to receive these amazing incentives! Hurry they won’t last long.
Why should I register during COVID-19?: While the current situation is one we have not faced before and has changed the programmatic landscape for many of our members, USAGSO is still here and still operating in many of our overseas locations. A lot of troops are meeting virtually and Girl Scouts are still gaining those fantastic leadership skills, even if the setting has changed a bit. Many of our Girl Scouts have enjoyed their virtual troop meetings as a way to touch base with their friends and gain new skills--and just enjoy being a Girl Scout!

Most of our overseas troops start to meet before the start of the Girl Scout Membership Year on October 1. If your Girl Scout joins as an EYM right now, she can participate with her troop as soon as things get back to normal.

Additionallly, Girl Scouts of the USA has developed some great virtual programming, either through the Volunteer Toolkit or through the new GIrl Scouts at Home initiative. USAGSO also has a whole list of virutal resources, which can be found on our COVID-19 Resources page.

And don't worry, If your family moves to a new overseas community or back to the United States after registering as EYM, your membership moves with you! Visit our Membership Moves page for more information on how to transfer your membership

Extended Year Membership

Extended Year Membership Incentives

Extended Year Membership FAQs

What is Extended Year Membership?

Who can register with the Extended Year Membership?

What types of activities are available to a EYM member?

Does this change also allow pre-K girls to join in April?

How will the Council Service Fee apply to Extended Year Membership?

Will financial assistance be offered for this membership category?

Are EYM members also entitled to Early Bird incentives?

Why should I register during COVID-19?