How to Enroll Your Child in Girl Scouts

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The Girl Scouts of America is the oldest voluntary organization for girls in the world. Here's how your daughter can join and enjoy the many benefits of membership.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Girl Scout Uniforms
First Aid Kits
Sleeping Bags
Tents

Step 1

Locate a troop near you at the Girl Scouts Web site or by contacting the Girl Scouts of America.
Step 2

Select the right program for your daughter. Daisies are kindergarten girls ages 5 to 6; Brownies are girls in grades one through three, or ages 7 through 9; and Girl Scout troops welcome girls 9 and older who have completed the third grade.
Step 3

Submit a completed application form and health history along with a $7 annual membership fee.
Step 4

Make sure your daughter learns the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law.
Step 5

Congratulations! Your daughter is a member. You go, girl!

Tips & Warnings

In addition to national organization fees, each troop collects dues for its own activities and supplies. Financial assistance is available so that no girl is denied the opportunity of being a Girl Scout.
Uniforms are not required. However, many troops prefer that girls wear them to meetings and other troop functions for ease of recognition.

Comments

chilandra said

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on 10/10/2009 Membership feels will go up to $12.00 soon. As per the 2008 National GS Convention Business Meetings voting. (I attended)

The GSUSA website: http://www.girlscouts.org

on 3/12/2009 I did not enjoy Girls Scouts, I really liked Campfire Girls. They are still in business and allows boys and girls together. So if you have kids and you want a group both can participate in, check Campfire USA out at http://www.campfire.org/start.asp.

Momfish said

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on 6/8/2007 Hey, it's the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), not GSA! Note that the program levels will change in 2008, most of them will be two year.

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 The amount girls pay is no longer $7.00. It was increased to $10.00 annually. Many councils have scholarships for girls with low family incomes.