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The Power of the Girl Scout Experience

Cadettes Build Sensory Tool for Children with Autism
When a Tennessee language clinic for children needed help, Girl Scouts rose to the challenge!

Girl Scout and Cancer Survivor Helps Sick Kids Feel Less Lonely
Sarah started Chat with Champs to help other sick kids feel more connected while missing school and their favorite activities.
Bold Gold Award Girl Scout Takes on Politics
G.I.R.L. powerhouse makes politics tangible (and fun!) for future female leaders.
Austin Troop Dives into Ocean Conservation
Learn how this brave, creative group learns and plays by their own rules—underwater.
Girl Scout Changes the World, and Wins Election
Cassie, a Gold Award Girl Scout, got a major law changed, and now she’ll be helping to make laws as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

With nonstop adventure at every turn, Girl Scouts always have great, inspiring stories to tell.

Whether they’re taking on incredible change-the-world service projects, going on life-altering trips to amazing places, or having BIG outdoor fun and forging “forever friendships,” the excitement of learning something new through every adventure and building a lifetime of skills and memories along the way is remarkable—and the stories of girls, volunteers, parents, and alums are a true testament to the unique power of the Girl Scout experience.

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A Girl's World: Girl Scouts in Action

Daisies Learn and Grow Outdoors
Learn how one troop finds their brightest shine outside.

Supergirls: From White House to the Stars
Catch up with the Supergirls, a young robotics team like no other.

A Troop’s Approach to Community Building
Learn how a Virginia troop opened its heart to new neighbors.

Mom/Daughter Duo Epitomize Leadership
Elaine and Olivia take the lead to bring Girl Scouting back to their town.

Epic Team Learns, Leads and Grows
Melanie and Matilda impact their community and grow closer, the Girl Scout way.

Muslim Girl Scouts Offer Friendship
These Girl Scouts are fighting ignorance with kindness and offers of friendship.

Risk-taker Kylie Learns to Weld
Long-time Girl Scout takes on a new challenge on set of "I'm Prepared" PSA.

Philly Girl Scouts Rock New Anthem
Sisters tell all on singing hook to inspiring, new Girl Scout anthem, "Watch Me Shine".

Girl Scouts Build a Better World
Girl Scouts appear in 90th Anniversary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Wow!

Girls Earn Gold and Change the World
See how these inspiring Gold Award projects make the world a better place!

Cadettes Go Silver for a Good Cause
See how Girl Scouts go Silver, and change the world.

Juniors Go for Bronze in Big Ways
Seeare how Girl Scouts go Bronze, and make big things happen.

Juniors Build Very Special Playhouse
Girl Scouts make dreams come true for Hannah Mae of Washington.

Cadettes Slay Language Barriers
Girls Scouts and ESL students help each other succeed.

Brownies Speak Up for Flint
Michigan Brownies advocate for safer drinking water.

Brownies Inspire School to Save Water
Girl Scouts take action to encourage water conservation efforts in their community.

Girls Get Outside and Practice Saving Lives
Girl Scouts learn about courage and the outdoors at Camp Hero.

Girl Scouts Launch Project into Space
Agricultural project leads Girl Scouts to the International Space Station!

Brownies Learn Energy Balance
Illinois Girl Scouts learn all about healthy energy balance.

Brownies Convince City to Build Sidewalk
Girl Scouts ask officials to help make their neighborhood safer for everyone.

Troop Donates Books to Hospital
Girl Scouts share the joy of reading at local children's hospital.

Brownies Are Social Entrepreneurs
Girl Scouts use cookie money to make park more accessible to kids.

Innovating for the Future
Girl Scouts dream bigger and do more with inventive STEM programs.

Girl Scouts Talk STEM
Girl Scouts share how science and tech can help girls change the world.

This is What a Girl Can Do!
Girls learn important life skills through the iconic Girl Scout Cookie program.

Nevada Girl Scouts Rock PSA Contest
Nevada Girl Scouts envision the next 100 years for girls.

Hanging 10 at Girl Scouts’ Surf Camp
Girl Scouts hit the waves for fun—and fitness!

A Hero's World: Parents and Volunteers in Action

Mental Health & Your Troop
Girls' mental health and wellbeing is just as important as their physical health. Here's how Girl Scout troop leaders can help support girls who might be struggling.

From Cookies to Neuromarketing
Lexi Montgomery created a cookie sales formula that provided the seed idea for the start-up she launched later in life

From Paper to Platinum
Catbird’s Leigh Batnick Plessner on Her Sparkling Career Change

Troop Leader Fuses Girl Scouts and Education
Being a troop leader and educator takes this G.I.R.L.'s impact to new heights.

Traveling the World through Girl Scouts
This go-getter is not shy when it comes to big adventure, and she has a lifetime of memories to prove it.

A Tale of a Girl Scout 80 Years Green
North Carolina G.I.R.L. dedicates her life to changing girls' lives.

Parents: Karen’s Story
A Girl Scout mom shares all the ways her daughter benefits from the experience.

Farrah’s Volunteer Story
Farrah talks about volunteering as a life-enhancing experience.

Adela’s Volunteer Story
Adela shares how volunteering made a difference in her life.

Volunteers Share Their Stories
Girl Scout volunteers share why they give their time.

Tiffany’s Volunteer Story
Tiffany talks about how volunteering leads to great memories.

Lisa’s Volunteer Story
Lisa talks about sharing special moments with her Girl Scout daughter.

Aubrey’s Volunteer Story
Aubrey shares the joy she gets from changing girls’ lives.

Erica’s Volunteer Story
Erica talks about how rewarding volunteering with Girl Scouts can be.

Ida’s Volunteer Story
Ida shares how volunteering with Girl Scouts helped her make new friends.

Ruth’s Volunteer Story
Ruth shares why she loves helping Girl Scouts grow and blossom.

Why Parents Love Girl Scouts
Parents share all the reasons they love Girl Scouts.

Parents: Vincent’s Story
A Girl Scout dad shares why he loves having his daughter be a Girl Scout.

Maria’s Volunteer Story
Maria talks about the pride she feels for her three Girl Scout daughters.

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