How Girls Join

Any girl 5-17 years of age can join the world largest organization for girls! Girls make new friends; participate in arts and crafts; learn high adventure activities like rock climbing, mountain biking and windsurfing; and learn about the world.

If you live in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area, there is place for you in one of the 4,000 troops of the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital (GSCNC). To find a troop in your area you can contact GSCNC or call one of Council's five satellite offices. For information on which office is closest to you, please see the chart below:

If you live in:	GSCNC Office	Phone
The District of Columbia Montgomery County	DC Office	202-237-1670 ext. 222 For our on-line Girl Placement form click here.
Calvert County Charles County Prince George's County Saint Mary's County Arlington County City of Alexandria	Waldorf Office	301-638-5373 For our on-line Girl Placement form click here.
Frederick	Frederick Office	301-662-5106 For our on-line Girl Placement form click here
Loudoun County	Leesburg Office	703-777-5644 For our on-line Girl Placement form click here.
Manassas Prince William County Fauquier County	Manassas Office	703-365-9600 800-332-7230 (toll free) For our on-line Girl Placement form click here.
Fairfax County McLean, Oakton, Great Falls, Vienna, Falls Church, Tyson's Corner, Reston, Herndon, City of Fairfax, Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Merrifield	Fairfax Office (Lorton)	571-642-0253 For our on-line Girl Placement form click here.

If you live elsewhere, check out GSUSA's Council Finder and then contact the closest Girl Scout Council to you for further assistance.

Cost to Participate

Membership Registration

An annual fee of $10 goes directly to Girl Scouts of the USA for activity insurance, research and development of national programs, safety standards and training.

Troop Dues

Dues are set by the troop and are usually collected weekly or monthly.

Activity Fees

Troops may choose an activity that costs more than the funds available from troop dues and cookie sale proceeds. Parents may be asked to help cover the cost of a special trip or activity.

Uniforms

Most girls love uniforms and want every piece! Keep in mind the only item every Girl Scout is required to wear is the Girl Scout Pin. Clothing uniforms are available from the GSCNC Girl Scout shop.

Features