Benefits of Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts 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 them build the lifelong skills they need to thrive.

Girl Scouts Get Access to:

Fun Activities

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

Memorable Experiences

Girl*-centered adventures and service initiatives.

Prestigious Awards

Leadership awards and scholarship opportunities.

Travel Opportunities

Exclusive chances to explore the world.

Lifelong Friendships

A strong community of Girl Scouts, alums and champions—locally and beyond.

Along the way, Girl Scouts will develop:

✔ Skills to thrive today and tomorrow

✔ Confidence and self-esteem

✔ Outdoor, STEAM, entrepreneurship, and life skills

✔ Friendships, connections, and belonging

✔ Physical and mental well-being

What Girl Scouts Are Saying

Hear directly from Girl Scouts, caregivers, 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 child, even in the most challenging of times. While they’re learning about STEAM, 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 girls* 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.

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

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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.

Looking to chart your own path as a Girl Scout? You can also join Girl Scouts as an Individually Registered Member (IRM).

*Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girl inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender youth, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human. Learn More »