Girl Scouts | Building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character

Girl Scouts | Building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character

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Our Stories

The power of the Girl Scout Experience

Kennedy: Empowering Through Civic Leadership
I built a database of more than 50 partners offering service learning opportunities for students at my school.

Whether they are protecting our environment, lobbying the city council, or speaking up for the vulnerable, Girl Scouts always have unforgettable, inspiring stories to tell about how they make a difference in the world.

See how Girl Scouts take the lead to change the world!

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Gold Award Spotlight

Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and the doers who take “make the world a better place” to the next level. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the the mark of the truly remarkable—proof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has.

National Gold Award Girl Scouts
When it comes to changing the world, Gold Award Girl Scouts take the lead. Meet 10 extraordinary girls who possess the grit, determination and passion that it takes to become a Gold Award Girl Scout.

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Raising Awesome Girls

Raising girls to be happy, healthy, and successful is simpler than ever with help from Girl Scouts.

Girls Are Having a Mental Health Crisis. You Can Help.
More than one in three girls feel extremely anxious and suicide rates are climbing. Here's how you can help.

She's got BIG Feelings About This School Year
Schools and COVID-19 add up to a very complicated situation. But it's not just parents having a hard time—kids are feeling a lot of emotions and they need you to be there for them.

She Really Misses In-Person Playdates
How to deal when jealousy strikes during a pandemic.

Make the Most of Time at Home
Tired of watching movies every night? These easy activity ideas will make all this extra time at home with the kids fun and memorable.

Help Kids Take Action Against Racism
Racism didn't end with the Civil Rights movement. Whenever we see injustice, we all have a responsibility to confront it.

Make Distance Learning Work For You
Even though you're social distancing, you're absolutely not alone in this struggle.

Parents are Doing Heroic Work
You're showing your girl what it means to be brave in the most challenging of times.

Celebrations Are Still Important
Believe it or not, marking special moments right now will make her more resilient.

“Help! The Kids Won’t Stop Arguing!”
Kids miss their freedom. You might miss your sanity. Here's how to quiet the chaos.

Yelled at the Kids? Here's How to Fix It
Stressed out and lost your temper? Apologies are important, especially for kids.

Help Her Cope With Disappointment
Missing a planned field trip or party is a small amount of suffering in the grand scheme of things—but that doesn't mean it's not upsetting.