What is Girl Scouts?
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.
Why do girls love being Girl Scouts?
Girl Scouts is a way
of life that brings out the best in your girl, even in the most
challenging of times. While they’re learning about STEM, 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.
How does it work? What’s a “troop”?
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.
What’s the goal?
Making sure girls see and have
opportunities to reach their potential isn’t just about helping them
earn better grades, make better decisions, and lead happier lives
(though it helps with those things too!). It’s about creating a more
fair, equal, and compassionate world where every girl has a seat at
the table and can make her dreams come true. Check
out our values in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
When can I get started?
If your girl is ready to let her
best self shine and start creating the world she wants to see, she’s
ready to be a Girl Scout today.
How much does it cost to join Girl Scouts?
A Girl Scout
membership is $25—plus any applicable council fees. A typical Girl
Scout year begins October 1, and the fun keeps going through May. Of
course, we don’t want fees to be a barrier, so please reach out to us
about financial aid assistance.
What are the membership requirements for girls?
Membership in Girl Scouts is granted to any girl who:
- is currently enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade;
- has made the Girl Scout Promise and accepted the Girl Scout Law;
- has paid annual or other applicable membership dues.
What are the membership requirements for adults?
Membership in Girl Scouts is granted to any adult who:
- is at least 18 years old OR is a high school graduate (or equivalent);
- accepts the principles and beliefs as stated in the preamble of the Girl Scout
- Constitution; and
- has paid annual, lifetime, or other applicable membership dues.
When will I get placed in a troop?
Girls who become
members and participate in a troop that is already formed, meaning it
has the minimum required number of girls and volunteers, can likely
start meeting as soon as the next troop meeting. If the troop is newly
formed, there may be a short waiting period for the troop leader to
complete orientation.
Will I hear from my troop leader?
If a girl joined an
existing troop, her troop leader will likely reach out within 48
business hours by phone or email. Caregivers have access to the troop
meeting details and troop leaders’ contact information in MyAccount
under MyTroops.
How do I register as a troop leader?
When looking to
become a troop leader please follow the prompts for adult membership
and select a troop that has open positions for Troop Leaders.
What about safety?
Safety is a top priority for Girl
Scouts. All activities are supervised, and we provide our volunteers
with top-notch training and program resources. We also follow
comprehensive safety guidelines as well as require all volunteers to
have an up-to-date background check on file.
Our Customer Care team can provide additional support. Please email us at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.
