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The Gold Award Advantage

Girl Scouts delivers the best leadership experience for girls, setting them up for a lifetime of success. Hear from Gold Award Girl Scout Julie Averbach, as she talks about how her time in Girl Scouts helped her earn enough in scholarships to help with tuition at Yale. MORE »

The Girl Scout Difference
Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls. The inclusive, all-female environment of a Girl Scout troop creates a safe space where girls can try new things and be themselves.

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Girl Scout Gold Award
Gold Award Girl Scouts change the world! They're not just earning scholarships for college and doing big things today—research shows they are more successful than their peers in future careers.

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Girl-Led, Girl-Tested, Girl-Approved

Girl Scouts is a safe place where girls can explore, discover, and just be themselves! From adventuring outdoors or experimenting with science to saving a park or developing new skills, Girl Scouting prepares girls for a lifetime of leadership.

Our Stories

The Power of the Girl Scout Experience

Austin Girl Scouts Dive into Ocean Conservation
Learn how this brave, creative group learns and plays by their own rules—underwater.

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.

Raising Awesome Girls

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

Are Selfies Ruining Her Self Image?
Filters that erase “flaws” often thin and elongate facial features, widen eyes, and lighten skin tones. This can feed your girl’s insecurities and, ultimately, limit and damage her sense of self.

Help Her Tell Fake News From Facts
Helping your girl understand what's going on, and teaching her critical thinking skills can empower her to be a truth finder!

When Her Personality is Super Different from Yours
You're the life of the party, but she'd rather fly solo? Or vice versa? Here's how to deal.

Girl Power & Empty Promises: What Girls Really Need
Organizations can say they’re pro-girl all day long, but unless they’re investing in girls and helping them get the specific skills and experiences they’ll need in the future, they’re not walking the walk.

Talking to Kids About Children Being Separated from Their Families and Communities
Beyond the kids who are currently being held in detention centers, children all over the country have been exposed to news coverage and discussions that may have them feeling anxious, scared, and confused.

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

Join Girl Scouts!

Volunteer with Girl Scouts!

The Gold Award Advantage

Girl-Led, Girl-Tested, Girl-Approved

Our Stories

The Power of the Girl Scout Experience

Austin Girl Scouts Dive into Ocean Conservation
Learn how this brave, creative group learns and plays by their own rules—underwater.

Bold Gold Award Girl Scout Takes on Politics
G.I.R.L. powerhouse makes politics tangible (and fun!) for future female leaders.

Girl Scout Changes Law, and Changes the World
Girl Scouts dream big and try even bigger. This Girl Scout alum just got a major law changed.

Bullies Are No Match for Brave Girl Scout
Taylor takes the lead like a Girl Scout to turn a negative situation into her superpower.

3 Life Lessons from a High Adventure Girl Scout
She's climbed at Yosemite and hiked the Grand Canyon with Girl Scouts and learned some deep knowledge along the way.

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.

Raising Awesome Girls

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

Are Selfies Ruining Her Self Image?
Filters that erase “flaws” often thin and elongate facial features, widen eyes, and lighten skin tones. This can feed your girl’s insecurities and, ultimately, limit and damage her sense of self.

Help Her Tell Fake News From Facts
Helping your girl understand what's going on, and teaching her critical thinking skills can empower her to be a truth finder!

When Her Personality is Super Different from Yours
You're the life of the party, but she'd rather fly solo? Or vice versa? Here's how to deal.

Girl Power & Empty Promises: What Girls Really Need
Organizations can say they’re pro-girl all day long, but unless they’re investing in girls and helping them get the specific skills and experiences they’ll need in the future, they’re not walking the walk.

Talking to Kids About Children Being Separated from Their Families and Communities
Beyond the kids who are currently being held in detention centers, children all over the country have been exposed to news coverage and discussions that may have them feeling anxious, scared, and confused.

Join Girl Scouts!

Volunteer with Girl Scouts!

The Gold Award Advantage

Girl-Led, Girl-Tested, Girl-Approved

Our Stories

The Power of the Girl Scout Experience

Austin Girl Scouts Dive into Ocean Conservation Learn how this brave, creative group learns and plays by their own rules—underwater.

Bold Gold Award Girl Scout Takes on Politics G.I.R.L. powerhouse makes politics tangible (and fun!) for future female leaders.

Girl Scout Changes Law, and Changes the World Girl Scouts dream big and try even bigger. This Girl Scout alum just got a major law changed.

Bullies Are No Match for Brave Girl Scout Taylor takes the lead like a Girl Scout to turn a negative situation into her superpower.

3 Life Lessons from a High Adventure Girl Scout She's climbed at Yosemite and hiked the Grand Canyon with Girl Scouts and learned some deep knowledge along the way.

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.

Raising Awesome Girls

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

Are Selfies Ruining Her Self Image? Filters that erase “flaws” often thin and elongate facial features, widen eyes, and lighten skin tones. This can feed your girl’s insecurities and, ultimately, limit and damage her sense of self.

Help Her Tell Fake News From Facts Helping your girl understand what's going on, and teaching her critical thinking skills can empower her to be a truth finder!

When Her Personality is Super Different from Yours You're the life of the party, but she'd rather fly solo? Or vice versa? Here's how to deal.

Girl Power & Empty Promises: What Girls Really Need Organizations can say they’re pro-girl all day long, but unless they’re investing in girls and helping them get the specific skills and experiences they’ll need in the future, they’re not walking the walk.

Talking to Kids About Children Being Separated from Their Families and Communities Beyond the kids who are currently being held in detention centers, children all over the country have been exposed to news coverage and discussions that may have them feeling anxious, scared, and confused.

Austin Girl Scouts Dive into Ocean Conservation
Learn how this brave, creative group learns and plays by their own rules—underwater.

Bold Gold Award Girl Scout Takes on Politics
G.I.R.L. powerhouse makes politics tangible (and fun!) for future female leaders.

Girl Scout Changes Law, and Changes the World
Girl Scouts dream big and try even bigger. This Girl Scout alum just got a major law changed.

Bullies Are No Match for Brave Girl Scout
Taylor takes the lead like a Girl Scout to turn a negative situation into her superpower.

3 Life Lessons from a High Adventure Girl Scout
She's climbed at Yosemite and hiked the Grand Canyon with Girl Scouts and learned some deep knowledge along the way.

Are Selfies Ruining Her Self Image?
Filters that erase “flaws” often thin and elongate facial features, widen eyes, and lighten skin tones. This can feed your girl’s insecurities and, ultimately, limit and damage her sense of self.

Help Her Tell Fake News From Facts
Helping your girl understand what's going on, and teaching her critical thinking skills can empower her to be a truth finder!

When Her Personality is Super Different from Yours
You're the life of the party, but she'd rather fly solo? Or vice versa? Here's how to deal.

Girl Power & Empty Promises: What Girls Really Need
Organizations can say they’re pro-girl all day long, but unless they’re investing in girls and helping them get the specific skills and experiences they’ll need in the future, they’re not walking the walk.

Talking to Kids About Children Being Separated from Their Families and Communities
Beyond the kids who are currently being held in detention centers, children all over the country have been exposed to news coverage and discussions that may have them feeling anxious, scared, and confused.