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What Girl Scouts Do

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When you’re a Girl Scout, you call the shots!

Every Girl Scout has her own curiosity, dreams and talents. When they come together to decide which of the thousands of Girl Scout activities to try, the sky’s the limit. Whether visiting an animal shelter, camping, hosting a dance-off or filming a movie—they’re learning to take risks, trust their gut and team up with others for good.

The secret sauce holding it all together? Joy.

Forever friendship is a powerful thing. It’s what gives Girl Scouts the confidence to be themselves, unapologetically. It’s what makes them feel safe enough to try new things and cheer each other on in tough times. It’s the support that can get them up on tough mornings, help them raise their hand in class and even assist in climbing to the top of a mountain.

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Make friends.
It's easy to make new friends as a Girl Scout.

From joining a troop to spending a week at summer camp, Girl Scouts have the chance to meet others from their neighborhood, community and nearby schools. They may even meet local leaders during a service project!

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Have fun.
A space to be yourself.

A squad that will cheer you on. A chance to try new things. That’s what being a Girl Scout is all about. Your Girl Scout community is a place to call your own, test your limits and have a blast.

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Find adventure.
No adventure is too big for a Girl Scout.

From discovering new museums to camping at a state park all weekend, there are as many ways to discover adventure as there are Girl Scouts. Go with a buddy or your entire troop and try something new.

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Give back.
Make an impact on your community.

Restock the local food pantry. Beautify your school’s playground. Advocate for change at a city council meeting. Making the world a better place is all in a day’s work for a Girl Scout. Take it to the next level when you earn our High Awards—the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards—to make a sustainable impact.

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Lead your way.
Girl Scouts have endless opportunities to lead.

Anyone can tell others what to do. A true leader can make smart decisions, act fairly and responsibly and let others on the team shine as they work together, whether it's running their cookie business or directing a team of volunteers for a Gold Award project.

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Earn badges & awards.
Learn new skills.

Take those badge skills further with a Journey award or a Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. A Journey award allows Girl Scouts to show they know how to take action and make a difference in their community. A High Award shows they know how to solve a problem, permanently.


Grade levels

Each level of Girl Scouts is unique with a wide variety of activities to try. Girl Scouts can begin in kindergarten and join all the way through grade 12. As a Girl Scout progresses, every level builds upon the last and allows them to explore their interests in a way that is meaningful—and age-appropriate—to them.

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Daisies

Grades K-1

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Brownies

Grades 2-3

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Juniors

Grades 4-5

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Cadettes

Grades 6-8

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Seniors

Grades 9-10

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Ambassadors

Grades 11-12

Become a Girl Scout
Become a Girl Scout

Making friends, discovering your strengths, exploring new possibilities—it’s all waiting for you!

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