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Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital remains the largest council in the nation, with an impressive total of 76,648 members, an uptick of 2.3% compared to the previous year. Among our vibrant community, our youth membership stands at 46,187. In 2023, we witnessed a remarkable surge in our adult membership, which now stands at 30,461 members a 10% increase from the prior year.
Our collaboration with community volunteer troop organizers remains a cornerstone of our council’s success. Their support helped us establish 401 new Girl Scout troops offering our youth members a chance to engage in traditions of Girl Scouting building friendships, testing their strengths, and exploring new horizons.
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital recognizes the power in our communities’ differences and firmly believes that everyone, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances, deserves equal opportunities to thrive. This year, we took a significant step by establishing our new DEIA department, which is actively engaged in making our programs and resources accessible to all. The department is focused on broadening community outreach, reducing economic barriers, launching conflict resolution initiatives, and maintaining a rigorous evaluation of our efforts to ensure they are both impactful and meaningful.
"To put yourself in another's place requires real imagination, but by doing so each Girl Scout will be able to love among others happily."
- Juliette Gordon Low
Throughout the 2022-2023 cookie season, Girl Scouts took on the roles of young entrepreneurs, learning valuable life skills that will serve them well into the future. From setting ambitious goals to practicing their sales pitches, Girl Scouts honed their communication and financial literacy skills. They discovered the importance of teamwork, built confidence, and created lasting memories.
Beyond the practical aspects, selling cookies instills a sense of pride and accomplishment. It’s a chance for Girl Scouts to see the tangible results of their efforts and realize that they are capable of making a difference.
This year, the Girl Scout cookie program reached new heights, thanks to the active involvement of over 29,058 Girl Scouts during the season. The result was a phenomenal sale of 4.4 million boxes!
This year, Girl Scouts celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Council hosted monthly webinars featuring NOAA scientists discussing conservation efforts for species like sea turtles, killer whales, and more. More than 200 Girl Scouts registered per-session and earned a commemorative patch as a symbol of their dedication.
Highlighting our dedication to STEM education, the "Think Like an Engineer" event at Sweet Briar College drew 111 Girl Scouts. Through hands-on experiments, they explored STEM careers, showcasing creativity and problem-solving. This event provided Girl Scouts with a unique opportunity to explore engineering in a supportive and engaging environment.
In collaboration with General Motors, we hosted a mechanical engineering event. Teen Girl Scouts attended a training session in the morning and then hosted Brownie Girl Scouts in the afternoon. Girl Scouts learned the basics of the design thinking process, discussed the three types of transportation, learned about design criteria and then designed their own cars
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital’s camping program fosters adventure, leadership, and community. This year, our Council opened its camp doors to 51,436 eager campers and marked the successful reopening of Camp Winona since its COVID-19 closure. Across our sleep-away camps 2,478 Girl Scouts honed essential life skills such as teamwork and resilience. Our day and evening camps hosted 3,164 campers and offered them opportunities to explore their interests, discover hidden talents, and form lasting friendships.
Our camps thrived thanks to the dedication of our volunteers who warmly welcomed campers and delivered high-quality programs. Beyond the outdoors, campers gained confidence, independence, and a profound appreciation for the environment, setting them up for a future of limitless possibilities.
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital takes immense pride in our volunteer program and the Council recognizes the invaluable role volunteers play in shaping Girl Scouting experiences in our region. Our commitment to deliver high-quality leadership development programs remains steadfast. With support, mentorship, and training our volunteers are well-equipped to guide and inspire the next generation of Girl Scouts.
This year, 2,075 volunteers completed our new asynchronous training for troop leaders about the Council’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Commitment and how our Girl Scout community can take steps toward our DEIA goals.
Teams of dedicated adult educators led camping training with more than 500 volunteers, most completing the hybrid version of the course that uses online modules and a virtual planning session followed by an overnight camping trip.
We heard feedback from volunteers that they want more resources on youth mental health. Our new initiative in Youth Mental Health First Aid training launched in the fall and our Council now has two trained instructors to teach this 8-hour certification program. So far, more than 80 staff and volunteers have been certified.
Volunteers on our Council Recognitions Panel and our Association Recognitions Committees approved 1,280 awards recognizing amazing volunteers serving in troops, service units, associations and council-wide roles.
We also rolled out a new series of Commend Coins in Fall 2022 for Association Chairs and Service Unit Managers to show volunteer appreciation within their local Girl Scout community and sold nearly 600 coins in the first year.
The Girl Scouts Gold Award recognizes outstanding leadership and community service. This year, our council proudly welcomed 165 remarkable Girl Scouts into the class of 2023. These young leaders are champions of positive change, their projects covered a wide range of areas, from environmental protection to mental health advocacy, making a lasting impact intheir communities.
During the In Your Honor ceremony, held on Saturday, May 13, Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital recognized and awarded 20 Gold Award Girl Scouts with $1,000 scholarships. One $2,000 scholarship was awarded to Daryn Dickens as this year’s Nation’s Capital Young Woman of Distinction.
A full copy of the 2023 financial statements of Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital as audited by independent accountants,
Aprio LLP, will be available in February 2024.
Girl Scouts exhibit a wide range of talents that help address mental health challenges by showcasing their entrepreneurial skills, and beyond. Their exceptional abilities garnered attention across the DMV region, with numerous Girl Scouts being featured in local news and engaging with community partners.
Explore our website to discover in-depth coverage of their outstanding achievements.
A special thanks to the following donors for their generous support!
Corporation, Foundation, & Government Grants
Individuals
President’s Circle
In Honor Of
Juliette Low Legacy Society
GSCNC has taken care to ensure the accuracy of this list. If, however, there should be an omission or error, we express our sincere regret and ask that you bring it to our attention by calling our Development Office. 202-274-3330
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