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Girl Scouts Make a Difference

Prepare your girl for a lifetime of leadership.

When they’re advocating for our communities, discovering the outdoors, exploring science and technology, or powering new adventures as part of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts discover they can achieve anything!

Girl-led, expert-approved, and volunteer-supported, Girl Scouts helps girls discover their strengths and change the world.

Girl Scout Spotlight: Cassandra Levesque

Activist, College Student, Gold Award Girl Scout

At a glance, Cassandra seems like the average teenage girl—but her necklace, featuring a drawing of a woman holding up a bodybuilding weight, should be a clue that this Gold Award Girl Scout is strong. Strong enough, in fact, to take on the House and Senate in New Hampshire and change state law to protect young people under the age of 16 from child marriage. Where did this self-admitted shy young woman get so much courage? “Every troop meeting, every box of Thin Mints I sold taught me there was nothing I couldn’t do if I set my mind to it,” Cassie says. “In Girl Scouts, you learn to dream big and try even bigger.” MORE »

Check back soon for more stories on Girl Scouts who make a difference.

Raising Awesome Leaders

She's got what it takes to rock the world. Help her get there with today's most relevant, modern parenting advice.

Raise Her to Be a STEMinist
You know how some say it’s a man’s world? Well, when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, that’s still the case.

Surviving Cringeworthy (and Sexist) Holiday Situations
Sometimes inappropriate comments can turn joy at being together to hurt feelings or anger. So should you let it slide and pass the sweet potatoes, or should you address inappropriate or sexist behavior head on to support your girl and others?

How to Raise Thankful Kids
Help her see all the wonder in her world.

Kindness Is Her Superpower
it’s not enough to simply encourage our kids to be kind—we need to show them how.

Sexual Assault Is a Big Deal. Especially in High School.
It's our job to let the girls in our lives know that we take what happens to them seriously—that their bodies and rights are to be respected and that their safety and well-being come first.

Is She Too Old to Trick-or-Treat?
Should there be a cut-off age for this fun holiday tradition?

The Shy Girl's Guide to Speaking Up
Whether it's defending a friend from a bully or sharing an answer in class, the ability to speak up is an important skill for your girl to master.

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.

Hablando Con los Niños Sobre los Menores que Están Siendo Separados de Sus Familias
Como padres y guardianes, estas son algunas de las formas como pueden intervenir para apoyar a su niña.

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.

Taking the Lead for Over 100 Years

Today the pro-girl environment at Girl Scouts is more important than ever, providing a unique, girl-led experience where girls can try new things, develop lifelong skills, take on leadership roles, and feel free to just be themselves.

These inspiring go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders know what it means to be a Girl Scout—and what it takes to be an unstoppable woman on a powerful mission.

Tyra Banks, Girl Scout and Executive Producer/CEO

Redefining how the world perceives beauty isn’t a job for just anyone…

Katie Couric, Girl Scout and Award-winning Journalist

Being the first female anchor of a network news channel isn’t a job for just anyone…

Melinda Gates, Girl Scout and Philanthropist

Leading the charge to eradicate poverty, disease, and social injustice isn’t a job for just anyone…

Ellen Kuras, Girl Scout and Director/Cinematographer

Being a pioneering female member of the American Society of Cinematographers isn’t a job for just anyone…

Venus Williams, Girl Scout and Tennis Legend

Winning an impressive 7 Grand Slam titles isn’t a job for just anyone…

Susan Wojcicki, Girl Scout and CEO of YouTube

Becoming one of the most influential business leaders in technology isn’t a job for just anyone…

Making the world a better place isn’t a job for just anyone! It calls for a strong sense of self and a willingness to take risks. Whether she’s an astronaut, athlete, anchor, advocate, actor, or any other fierce, inspirational trailblazer, chances are she got her start at Girl Scouts.

Not just making their mark, but making a difference? That’s a job for a Girl Scout!

Find out more about the Girl Scout difference

Girl Scouts is the best leadership development experience for girls—one that’s designed with, by, and for girls.

Did you know? Girl Scouts fuels the female leadership pipeline. 50% of female business leaders, 73% of female U.S. senators, and 100% of female U.S. secretaries of state were Girl Scouts.

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Join Girl Scouts!

Volunteer with Girl Scouts!

Girl Scouts Make a Difference

Prepare your girl for a lifetime of leadership.

Girl Scout Spotlight: Cassandra Levesque

Raising Awesome Leaders

Raise Her to Be a STEMinist You know how some say it’s a man’s world? Well, when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, that’s still the case.

Surviving Cringeworthy (and Sexist) Holiday Situations Sometimes inappropriate comments can turn joy at being together to hurt feelings or anger. So should you let it slide and pass the sweet potatoes, or should you address inappropriate or sexist behavior head on to support your girl and others?

How to Raise Thankful Kids Help her see all the wonder in her world.

Kindness Is Her Superpower it’s not enough to simply encourage our kids to be kind—we need to show them how.

Sexual Assault Is a Big Deal. Especially in High School. It's our job to let the girls in our lives know that we take what happens to them seriously—that their bodies and rights are to be respected and that their safety and well-being come first.

Is She Too Old to Trick-or-Treat? Should there be a cut-off age for this fun holiday tradition?

The Shy Girl's Guide to Speaking Up Whether it's defending a friend from a bully or sharing an answer in class, the ability to speak up is an important skill for your girl to master.

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.

Hablando Con los Niños Sobre los Menores que Están Siendo Separados de Sus Familias Como padres y guardianes, estas son algunas de las formas como pueden intervenir para apoyar a su niña.

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.