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Girl Scout Leadership FAQ 
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scout program is for every girl, everywhere – membership in Girl Scouts is open to girls ages 5-17; women and men 18 years of age or older can join as adult members.
Most girls join a local troop or group for fun and friendship, but they also find out about building character and self-esteem and serving their communities – the core qualities of Girl Scouting. But you don’t have to be in a troop to be a Girl Scout! And no one is ever too old to join! Here are some of the ways a girl can be a Girl Scout:
• Join a troop with a group of girls and a couple of adults in your area.
• Register individually and get regular updates on council-wide events and opportunities.
• Join a short-term interest group.
• Sign up for Girl Scout Camp.
The Girl Scout program is based on the needs and interests of girls. All members:
• Share the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Pay annual national membership dues of $10. * Additional fees for individual events and programs may apply.
*Girl Scouts of Shagbark Council offers financial assistance for membership dues and many council level events and programs. Contact us for more information.
Girl Scouts may also choose to purchase uniforms, insignia and books to enhance their Girl Scouting experience from our Council Shop.
Girl Scout Troops
Click on any level below to learn more!
Girl Scout Daisy – (kindergarten - first grades)
Girl Scout Brownie – (second - third grades)
Girl Scout Junior – (fourth - fifth grades)
Girl Scout Cadette – (sixth - eighth grades)
Girl Scout Senior – (ninth - tenth grades)
Girl Scout Ambassador - (eleventh - twelfth grades)
Girl Scout Adults – Women and Men ages 18 and over
Girl Scout Daisy (kindergarten - first grades)
The Adventure Begins |
| Daisy Girl Scouts meet in groups of five to ten with two or more adult leaders in a nurturing, inclusive environment. The adventure of Girl Scouting begins here as they go on trips, learn about nature and science, and explore the arts and their communities. Daisy Girl Scouts can also earn Learning Petals and receive participation patches. |
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| Sample Activities for Girl Scout
Daisy • Arts and crafts projects like finger-painting murals and making colorful barrettes and paper-bag puppets.
• Trips to pick pumpkins and apples.
• Camping and hiking with their family.
• Planning a picnic and making snacks.
• Earning patches for activities like reading fun books or helping their community.
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Girl Scout Brownie (second - third grades)
Making New Friends |
Brownie Girl Scouts work together in groups, earn Brownie Girl Scout Try-Its, and explore their community. Making new friends, fun, and age-appropriate activities begin at the Brownie Girl Scout meeting and move out to the community and wider world. |
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| Sample Activities for Girl Scout Brownies
• Visiting a zoo to feed – and learn how a veterinarian cares for – baby animals.
• Marching in a community parade.
• Working on a Brownie Girl Scout Try-It: decorating a T-shirt, learning a magic trick, exploring life on the prairie.
• Camping and making s’mores over a campfire.
• Learning to swim at summer camp.
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Girl Scouts Junior (fourth - fifth grades)
Girl Power |
Girl Scout Juniors earn badges and discover what girl power is all about through new activities and by learning to take charge of their own plans. They gain self-confidence as they explore the world in partnership with their troop leaders. |
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| Activities for Girl Scout Juniors |
• Staying at a Girl Scout camp and learning outdoor skills.
• Sleeping over in a science museum.
• Working on the “Horse Rider” badge by learning to ride a horse.
• Writing to a Girl Scout who lives in another country.
• Earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Click here for information
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Girl Scout Cadette (sixth - eighth grades)
Leadership |
| Cadette Girl Scouts are learning that Girl Scouting can offer them the world with many exciting opportunities to explore personal interests, develop a healthy way of life, work on leadership skills, and provide service to the community. They are learning to take the lead and follow their dreams. |
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| Activities for Girl Scout Cadettes
• Participating in Council sponsored trips – like a bus trip to Savannah, GA, the birthplace of our founder Juliette Gordon Low.
• Developing healthy self-esteem by participating in programs that address body image, healthy eating, friends and dating, etc…
• Investing play money in a stock-market game and beating the experts.
• Working on various Interest or Community Service Projects based on individual girl interests and learn new skills while making a difference.
• Earn the Girl Scout Silver Award. Click here for information
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Girl Scout Senior (ninth - tenth grades)
High School and Beyond |
| Senior Girl Scouts participate in Girl Scouting in many ways that fit into their busy lives, by mixing and matching activities and resources to suit their needs while giving back to their communities. They connect with each other and build self-esteem and confidence in their skills as they work on a range of projects and gain life experiences that take them through their high school years and prepare them for college life and beyond. |
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| Activities for Girl Scout Seniors
• Spending a summer as a counselor-in-training at camp.
• Becoming a Girl Scout Health Ambassador or Environmental Ambassador.
• Exploring future career options with a mentor.
• Learning how to be a first responder in an emergency.
• Traveling around the country or the world through Destinations or visiting one of the Girl Scouts Four World Centers.
• Earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. Click here for more information.
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Girl Scout Ambassador (eleventh - twelfth grades) |
Information coming soon |
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Girl Scout Adult (women and men ages 18 and over) |
| Girl Scouts come in all age groups – all you have to want is to make a difference in the lives of girls. Never been a Girl Scout? It’s not too late. Adults 18 years of age or older can join Girl Scouts. Where a Girl Scout when you were younger? Join the Alumni Association or find out more information about becoming a Lifetime Member. |
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| Activities for Girl Scout Adults
• Serving as a mentor or speaker at a Girl Scout event and/or other short-term or one-time roles.
• Providing services at the council level.
• Sharing their expertise with girls.
• Serving as a member of the board of directors, nominating committee or other governance roles.
• Volunteering in a troop or group.
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