Girl Scouts of the USA has released 30 new badges and 2 new Journeys in environmental stewardship, space science, robotics, and more to help girls create positive change in their communities—and beyond!

With new badges and Journeys (available now!) for girls ages 5–18, the new programming enhances the time-tested, one-of-a-kind leadership experience that has prepared countless women and girls to excel in life. 

Applications are now open for 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. This youth recognition program, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, has recognized more than 120,000 middle and high school students, including thousands of Girl Scouts, at the local, state and national level for outstanding acts of volunteerism over the past 23 years. Top winners receive sizable cash awards, engraved medallions and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for the national award ceremony in May 2019.

Applications must be submitted to this office by November 6, 2018. We will then review applications and select one or more Girl Scouts to represent our council in the state-level judging. If you have any questions or need a paper version of the application, please call 855-670-4787. Continue to learn more or apply online.

Are you a young woman between the ages of 14 and 18 who volunteers in your community or at school? Do you seek challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to win a Violet Richardson Award. Click on the link for more information. Application deadline: November 15.

Reports show that STEM occupations are growing at double the rate of other professions, and we’re committed to filling the STEM workforce pipeline. To make it happen, we’re launching the Girl Scout STEM Pledge—a multiyear initiative to put 2.5 million girls through our hands-on STEM programs by 2025.