Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Sing-Along?
The Girl Scouts have a long tradition of holding a Sing-Along on the National Mall. We gathered for our 85th, 90th and 95thanniversary - over 250,000 Girl Scouts lined the National Mall and sang some of our favorite Girl Scout songs, listened to the music and joined together to celebrate the strength of the Girl Scout movement.
Watch Video from past Sing-Along celebrations.
When will registration open up for Girl Scouts Rock the Mall?
The registration site will open January 9, 2012. The registration fee includes a Girl Scout Rock the Mall T-Shirt and commemorative patch for $10.00 (ten dollars). Group and individual registration will be permitted.
What is the date and time of Girl Scouts Rock the Mall?
June 9, 2012 on the National Mall, Washington, DC
Pre-show: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Main event: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where is the National Mall located?
The Mall is located in the area encompassed by Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW on the north, First Street on the east, Independence and Maryland Avenues on the south, and 14th Street on the west.
Which Metro Stations are closest to the Mall?
(stay tuned for information about purchasing group metro rail tickets)
The Mall area on the east can be reached using the following Metro stations:
Federal Center at 3rd and D Streets, SW
L'Enfant Plaza at Maryland Avenue and 7th Street, SW
Archives-Navy Memorial at Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street, NW
Smithsonian at 12th Street on the Mall, SW
Federal Triangle along 12th Street between Pennsylvania & Constitution Aves., NW.
The west end of the National Mall can be accessed using the following stations:
Farragut West at 17th and I or 18th and I Streets, NW
Foggy Bottom/George Washington University at 23rd and I Streets, NW
Arlington Cemetery with a walk over the Arlington Memorial Bridge
Where can I find travel information?
Whether it's traveling to Washington, D.C. or getting around by using the district's wide range of public transportation, you will find what you're looking for HERE
Multiple modes of transportation are options for travel:
- Amtrak Train (Union Station stop)
- Greyhound Bus (Washington DC stop)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DC)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Maryland)
- Dulles International Airport (Virginia)
What accommodations are available for out of town visitors?
Read all about Rock the Mall accommodations HERE
What is the official song of Girl Scouts Rock the Mall?
IGNITE, by Melinda Caroll
To download an MP3 of the song visit Melinda Caroll's Girl Scout Songs website HERE Will there be a new songbook or CD?
No, there are no plans for a new songbook or CD at this time. Information may change in the upcoming months.
How can I get more information?
We know it is important to plan for this special occasion, Add your name and email to our list serve so we can notify you when registration begins and other news about our Sing-Along. Also connect with us on Facebook!
