Be a Girl Scout Champion
10 Facts to Share about Girl Scouts
Say it loud, “I’m Proud to be a Girl Scout!”
You are part of an incredible movement that instills
confidence in girls. Our program is girl tested, girl approved since 1912.
Girls
come first
Girls will not find the opportunities offered by Girl Scouts in
any other organization; only in an organization designed specifically
for girls, by girls.
We’re
girl experts
Girl’s self-esteem levels drop drastically below boys as they
enter adolescence, but when girls participate in Girl Scouts they are
in a safe, supportive, girl-led environment where girls take risks,
make choices, solve problems and lead.
We’re
role models
Girls are surrounded by caring adults cheering them every step
on their way. Volunteers help girls discover their passion. Girls
learn how to work as teams and make decisions preparing them for a
lifetime of leadership.
We get girls outdoors
Outdoors fosters adventure, friendship and perseverance. With
eight beautiful camps, Girl Scouts can spend time in nature. They
learn to overcome their fears, thrive physically and gain important
skills as they earn badges.
We
get girls STEM ready
We capture girls’ natural curiosity and expose them to science,
technology, engineering and math. Our hands-on program and badges
teach skills in robotics, engineering, space science, cybersecurity
and more. When it comes to STEM, we have a badge for that!
Our
girls are entrepreneurs
Our Cookie program is the largest girl-led business in the
world. Girls learn important business skills, how to set goals to
finance their dreams, ethical leadership and how to deliver great
customer service.
Our
girls are leaders
Every year spent in Girl Scouts girls’ leadership skills and
confidence grows. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the pinnacle of a Girl
Scout’s leadership journey. These girls demonstrate a commitment to
solving community problems, with determination, confidence and drive
to earn the highest award: Gold Award.
Spread
the Word
Invite friends over for Girl Scout cookies &
milk and share the benefits of being a Girl Scout member. Hold a
reception at your house of worship or school to inform your community
of the value and importance of Girl Scouts. Post a Girl Scout yard
sign in your yard. Join us on social media and share your Girl Scout
experiences using the hashtag #ProudGirlScout
Be
a Myth Buster
There are a lot of myths about Girl Scouts—starting with Girl
Scouts don’t camp or offer challenging adventures. We know that’s
wrong, but it is a deeply held belief that reinforces
gender stereotypes. You are our best representatives to counter the
myths and share the amazing opportunities girls get through Girl Scouting.
