Programs

Our Council's Own
Capital Currency IP/Badge/Try-It

The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital has developed a new financial education program to help girls become Balanced Budgeters, Savvy Savers, Intelligent Investors, Clever Credit-Holders, and more! "Capital Currency" is funded by a generous grant from Capital One.

Reviews of Capital Currency
"Alyssa and Heather loved the event today. It was a lesson in life that no parent could teach. When the girls were telling me what they learned I was moved to tears."

"I thought this program was GREAT!! It is difficult to entertain teen girls sometimes and even more difficult when you are trying to teach them valuable lessons. Kudos to this program for successfully accomplishing both."

"After picking my daughter up, she immediately began sharing information about her wonderful experience. The info she gained was so enlightening and something she can use for the rest of her life. Although we have had conversations about credit cards, money, etc., the truth of the matter really sunk in for her today."

Find out What all the Buzz is About! There are a Number of Different Ways to Get Involved:

1. Borrow a GSCNC Program Kit to complete the Interest Project, Badge or Try-It.
2. Attend a workshop (teens only)
3. Visit the Supercenter of Life! (teens only)

1. Interest Project/Badge/Try-It in a box!

Ideal for the busy troop leader, these Capital Currency kits contain everything you'll need to complete our Council's Own Capital Currency IP, Badge or Try-It. Age-appropriate and filled with financial fun, these kits can be borrowed using the Program Kit Request Form.

Program Kit Request Form C360 (PDF)
*Program Kit Request Form C360 (Formatta)

Check out the Capital Currency Patch Program to see the Try-It, Badge, and IP requirements, and to find out what is included in a kit!

*Girls can also earn Capital Currency II IP by completing 12 additional Discover, Connect and Take Action options.

**The Try-It, Badge and IP are all designed to be completed with the use of a GSCNC program kit.

***Supplementary Take-Home Resources are needed to complete the Capital Currency IP. Please download and print these for your girls.Download Take-Home Resources for the Teen Capital Currency IP

2. Workshops (teens only)

Consult with the experts! Attend a day of fun, interactive workshops presented by qualified financial experts. Teens will complete many requirements for the Capital Currency Interest Project throughout the day's activities.

3. The Supercenter of Life (teens only)

Girls will experience being an adult for the day… and everything that comes with it! Girls shop ‘til they drop and do all sorts of fun activities as they navigate the financial world of life.

*Individual girls can register for workshops or Supercenter of Life events by returning the following three forms (Parental Permission Slip) (Health History) (Workshop Registration Info), and a $2 reservation fee to:

Mankaa Ngwa-Suh
Program Specialist
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital
4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Questions?

Contact Mankaa Ngwa-Suh, Program Specialist, at 202-237-1670 or 800-523-7898 ext. 310 or mngwasuh@gscnc.org .

Download Take-Home Resources for the Teen Capital Currency IP

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