Why Girl
Scouts?
Whether the girl in your life is 5 or 17, as parents
and caring adults you want the very best for her. Your hopes are
that she will become self-confident, strong and compassionate and
someone who respects herself and others. In Girl Scouts we can
reassure you that she will build strong friendships, be a leader
and put her values into practice in her everyday
life.
What Do Girl Scouts
Do?
Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities to address the
important issues in their lives. Girl Scouts do almost anything
girls like to do! Girl Scout activities are open to all girls who
are members of Girl Scouting, are based on the Girl Scout Promise
and Law and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Girls ages 5-17
enjoy experiences based on the progression of activities available
in Girl Scout books, awards and other Girl Scout resources. Based
on expert research and developed through years of experience, Girl
Scouting provides engaging and worthwhile activities that respond
to the needs of today's girls with flexibility that respects their
busy lives.
Getting Involved as a Parent or
Guardian
Because there are only so many hours in a day, girls - along with
their parents and guardians - have to balance many growing and
diverging interests, commitments and responsibilities. You'll be
surprised at how flexible Girl Scouting is today which allows girls
and parents to participate in a way that meets their schedules. You
can choose much time and energy you can give - an hour, a
day, or maybe just a "thank you" to your Girl Scout's troop or
group leader.
Customize Your
Role
From giving encouraging words and support, to accompanying girls on
a field trip to a local museum or helping raise funds for
activities, you can use your skills and explore your interests.
As an adult, you can help Girl Scout Troops by:
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be a troop leader or assistant leader
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drive/chaperone on field trips
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teach crafts, songs, games
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share a hobby or skill
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help with camping
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assist with troop record keeping
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help with cookie or fall product sale
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assist with community service projects
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Family
Guide
Family Partnership
Girl Scout Leadership
Experience
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