What do girls do in Girl Scouts?
Girl Scouts is the
preeminent leadership development organization for girls. Girl Scouts
offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership,
adventure, and success! Our mission is to build girls of courage,
confidence and character who make the world a better place.
Girl Scouts is a girl-led organization. Whether your girl wants to
be a part of a troop, sign up for exciting series events, explore the
outdoors or travel the world, we have something for each girl!
Please take a look at what your girl can do according
to her grade level.
What is the minimum age/grade for joining Girl Scouts?
Any girl in K-12 grade can join Girl Scouts. In order to join, a
girl must be at least 5-years-old and in kindergarten. We are so
excited that parents are interested in getting their daughters
involved right away and can’t wait to have them as brand new Daisies
once they are old enough to join!
What is the cost of a Girl Scout membership?
The annual
cost for a membership with Girl Scouts is only $25!
How long does the Girl Scout membership last?
Our
membership year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, and you are able to
renew it every year to continue the Girl Scout fun.
Does GSCO offer financial assistance for membership
registration?
Absolutely! Towards the end of the
registration process, you will be able to select the financial
assistance option for any girl or adult membership.
Besides the membership fee, what other costs should I budget
for?
Additional costs may include uniforms, certain
activities and certain events. We offer financial assistance for more
than just the membership fee. Feel free to contact our customer
service department for more details on this assistance at inquiry@gscolorado.org
What materials will my daughter need to begin her Girl Scout
experience?
In order for your girl to have the best
experience, we suggest obtaining a sash or vest, a membership pin and
her troop numbers! We also have great starter kits that will have
everything needed for her to begin her Girl Scout experience!
Please visit our shop
page to check out the starter kit and other great items.
Frequently Asked Questions Girl Scout Membership
Am I required to register as a volunteer for my girl to
participate?
Registering as a volunteer is not required
in order for your girl to participate, however, we highly encourage
you to participate! Many girls express that a highlight of their Girl
Scout experience is being able to spend more time with her parent or
guardian. Also, if you wish to participate in activities such as
troops, events or meetings you must be a registered and background
checked volunteer.
I would like to register but do not have a girl to sign up. Can I
still volunteer with Girl Scouts?
Absolutely! You do not
need to have a girl in order to volunteer with Girl Scouts. Learn
more about the different ways you can volunteer.
How do I start my own troop?
We are so excited you want
to start a new troop! We cannot wait to help you get started. Contact
us at inquiry@gscolorado.org and
we'll help you get started.
How often do troops meet?
The troop meeting frequency
depends on what the troop agrees on and the availability of the
volunteer troop leaders and parents. Most of our troops meet one day a
week, every other week.
The length of a troop meeting depends on a number of factors
including that age of the girls, availability of volunteers and
meeting space. An average troop meeting is 90 minutes.
Many troops choose to take a break over the summer due to family
vacations, schools not being available for meetings, etc., while other
troops continue to meet. The decision to meet in the summer months is
based on the availability of the leaders, girls, and space. Girl
Scouting is a year-round program, and troops are encouraged to
continue meeting over the summer months.
How do I find a troop near me?
When you sign your girl
up for Girl Scouts, you can choose the troop that will best suit your
family. If the troop is forming, we will need adult volunteers in
order for it to start meeting.
When you start your girl’s registration, you will be taken to the
online opportunities which lists all the troops available by location.
The best way to search is to search by ZIP code and then scroll
through the selections until you find the school or location of the
troop you want your daughter placed in.
We just moved here from another council. How do I get my Girl Scout
started with your council?
Welcome! If you need to have
memberships transferred from another Girl Scout council into GSCO,
please contact your former council to initiate the transfer process.
When you contact your former council, you will need to tell them GSCO
is council no. 512.
Your former council will need the following information for any
member(s) transferring into GSCO:
- Each member’s full name (indicate girl or adult)
- Date
of birth
- Former home address including ZIP code
- Current home address and ZIP code
- Email address
- Current phone number (optional)
Transfers into GSCO from another council can take up to two weeks.
If you need assistance from GSCO with this process, please feel free
to contact our Customer Service department at inquiry@gscolorado.org and
include all demographic information listed above.
What is your membership fee refund policy?
Our
membership fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred from one
year to the next. If you move your membership can transfer with you.
I would like to hear more about what Girl Scouts do. How can I find
an upcoming rally or recruitment event?
Visit our recruitment
calendar to find an event near you.
Have more questions? Curious what makes Girl Scouts the best
female development program in the world?
Contact us at inquiry@gscolorado.org or 877-404-5708 and we can
answer your questions.
