The Girl Scout program provides engaging and worthwhile activities that respond to the needs of today’s girls, with flexibility that respects their busy lives—and yours! We deliver programming that challenges your girl to uncover hidden passions and learn more about herself than she ever thought possible.
Everything a Girl Scout does centers around STEM, the outdoors, the development of life skills, and entrepreneurship, and is designed to meet her where you are now and to grow along with you. Whether you're building a robotic arm, building a shelter in the backcountry, or volunteering at a local food bank.
STEM
A brighter future for us all can be a reality, thanks to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Research shows that girls are keenly interested in STEM and excel at it. Yet, for a variety of reasons, girls often don’t pursue STEM—starting as early as elementary school.
Girl Scouts lets your girl see that STEM can help her make the world a better place! When girls participate in focused STEM programs, they are more interested in STEM and careers in tech—including app development, robotics, coding, and cybersecurity—and they:
- Become better problem-solvers and critical thinkers (OR learn to think scientifically to solve problems)
- Have confidence in their STEM skills and abilities
- Get excited about STEM subjects and want to learn more about them
- Learn the importance and relevance of STEM to people and society and options for their own career paths
Outdoors
Studies show that girls today are not spending nearly enough time outdoors. Technology and structured activities leave less time for girls to get outside and enjoy nature. But as a Girl Scout, she’ll have plenty of opportunities to create her own outdoor adventures and develop a lifelong appreciation for nature and the out-of-doors—whether with her troop, at camp, or with friends and family.
And that’s great news—because when Girl Scouts get outside, they
- Discover that they can better solve problems and overcome challenges
- Develop leadership skills, build social bonds, and are happier overall
- Become team players and care more about protecting our environment
Life Skills
Girl Scout badges covering topics like civic engagement, healthy living, and communication skills help Girl Scouts grow in confidence as they develop the skills to lead their best life!
Whether by exercising and staying healthy, developing strong relationships with family and peers, advocating on behalf of others, protecting our environment, or exploring careers that can truly change the world for the better, girls:
- Gain the skills and the inspiration to accept challenges and overcome obstacles
- Develop greater confidence and a stronger sense of self
- Are happier overall and display more positive values throughout life
Entrepreneurship
Research shows that girls are actively interested in becoming entrepreneurs, developing financially stable futures, and using their skills to make a big impact on the world.
But there are stumbling blocks on a girl’s path, including fear of failure, concerns about bringing big ideas to life, and the perception that men are more likely to be entrepreneurs than women. While entrepreneurship may not be right for every girl, every Girl Scout will benefit, and maybe even discover a future career path, by learning to think like an entrepreneur.
As an important part of learning vital business skills, girls will:
- Discover how to set and achieve realistic goals in their lives and future careers
- Make better decisions and build stronger interpersonal skills
- Develop a valuable work ethic and a sense of empathy for others