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For Parents and Families

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Positive parental support is an essential part in unleashing your girl’s inner Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader! By choosing Girl Scouts, your future leader is a part of a larger, girl-led community of adults committed to her success—including YOU!

Through Girl Scouting, you’ll help shape your girl’s Girl Scout Leadership Journey as she faces her fears, tries new things and tackles challenges head-on.

Your dedication to her growth won’t go unnoticed—you’ll be growing too! Parents who engage and volunteer have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their community with their girl.

Whether you’re new to Girl Scouting or a veteran volunteer, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida is here to provide resources, support and opportunities for all Girl Scout families.

Here's how your family can participate.

You see how much fun your Girl Scout is having, so why not join in? Parents and family members can get involved in Girl Scouting too, from enjoying Girl Scout activities together at home to helping at a troop meeting. It’s simple, fun and the benefits are huge.

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Get a taste of Girl Scouting before she joins.

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Family Connection Guide

Your annual guide to Girl Scouts. Inside you’ll find family activities, helpful info and more.

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Take your family to the next level.

It doesn’t take a lot to be involved and make Girl Scouts a family affair—and the benefits are huge. Here are just a few ways you can make this year the best yet.

  • After each meeting, have your Girl Scout share with you what they did and learned. They'll love being the expert, and you’ll probably even learn a thing or two! Plus, talking about their experience will help all that new info stick even more.
  • Team up to tackle some fun Girl Scout activities together at home. Video tutorials make getting started a snap.
  • Work together to help your Girl Scout earn the special Cookie Entrepreneur Family pin.
  • Check out family camping options at your local Girl Scout camp, or offer to join your troop’s camping trip as a volunteer.
  • Step up for the troop! Whether you want to organize weekly carpools, take pics at events, organize a cookie booth or lead the Girl Scouts in some badge activities, tell your troop leader exactly how you’d like to help. Offering “whatever you need” is nice, but troop leaders are often too busy to think up or assign roles to family members. Being specific about how you can contribute will be 100% appreciated!
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