Discover the Girl Scout Difference
Girl Scouting helps every child discover their strengths and passions. Being a Girl Scout means joining a supportive community, where your child can grow, thrive, and discover their full potential alongside friends and mentors who share their journey. From camping trips and STEM projects to community service and creative arts, Girl Scouts offers a diverse range of experiences designed to build the courage, confidence, and character to change the world.
Gold Award Girl Scouts are role models and real-life heroes.
When they earn their Gold Award—the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting— they are making the world a better place.
How do they do it? By using the diverse skills and knowledge gained through their Girl Scout journey, youth members can work to solve a wide range of issues that matter to them and their communities. From advocating for mental health to engaging in civic activities, and beyond.
Do you have a vision for a better world? Learn how you can become a Girl Scout and take action with your Gold Award.
Golden Impact
Girl Scouts Share Their Gold Award Experiences
“I’m part of a mission, and expressed my leadership skills for the next stage of my life. ”
“Persevere, even when things are hard, just keep going because it’ll work out.”
“Through my project, I learned life skills about leadership, community service, and networking.”
I have the confidence to speak to people, branch out, and take initiative when I see a problem.”
“I lead the way for others and learned more about myself by facing new challenges.”
Program Insights
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a-kind leadership development for all ages with proven results in developing a strong sense of self, displaying positive values, and forming and maintaining healthy relationships. Building the next generation of leaders and world changers.
*Data reported by Girl Scout Research Institute
of Girl Scout alums currently hold leadership positions.
of Gold Award Girl Scouts say earning their Gold Award helped them get into college or graduate program.
