How to Enroll Your Child in Girl Scouts

By eHow Parenting Editor

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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.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Girl Scout Uniforms
First Aid Kits
Sleeping Bags
Tents

Step1

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

Step2

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.

Step3

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

Step4

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

Step5

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.

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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.