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Discover What’s Within.

 
At Girl Scouts,
  • Make friends and find belonging
  • Try new things
  • Build real-world skills
  • Find your voice
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
Girl Scouts helps kids discover the confidence that's already within them—and gives them opportunities to let it shine.

 

Grades K-12 can join for $65*.

 
* Financial assistance  is available to help cover participation costs. No documentation is required.
**Girl Scout membership is renewed annually. Our membership year is October 1-September 30.

 

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Registration for 2027-28 kindergarteners will open in April 2027. 
Tell us you’re interested, and we’ll remind you when it’s time to begin your Girl Scout journey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What do Girl Scouts Do?

Anything they set their minds to. Girl Scouts choose the hands-on activities they want to try. They build courage, confidence, and character and change their communities—all while having fun with their friends.

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How does it work?

 

Girl Scouts participate in small groups called troops, typically meeting once or twice a month for activities, adventures, and projects. Guided by caring adult volunteers, troop members help choose experiences that interest them.

 

When can I get started?

 

Whenever you’re ready! Youth in grades K–12 can join Girl Scouts throughout the year. We’ll help you find a troop or explore other ways to participate.

 

 

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The impact of Girl Scouting

68% of alums say Girl Scouts had a positive impact on their lives.

“Because of Girl Scouts, I have a community and a safe place to be myself.”
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Girl Scouts are more likely than non-Girl Scouts to have a strong sense of self (80% vs. 68%)

“Girl Scouts has helped to push me out of my comfort zone and given me to confidence to work towards my goals.”
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Ways to Join Girl Scouts

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Find the circle of friends that’s always there to cheer you on.

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Join as an individual member and choose your own path.

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Team up with a friend or neighbor to start a Girl Scout troop, where you’ll encourage Girl Scouts to be brave, have fun, and help their community—you’ll even make some friends of your own along the way!
You’ll have a whole Girl Scout support team behind you, who will provide you with training, meeting plans, and a network of other volunteers to help you feel comfortable and confident as a leader.
Learn more about starting a new troop.
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Girl Scouts River Valleys welcomes all youth and adult members regardless of their ability to pay. Financial Assistance is available to help cover membership fees, troop dues and expenses, uniforms, supplies, events, summer camp, and more.

 

 

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New troop leaders for Daisy (K-1) and Brownie (2-3) troops receive free monthly supply boxes filled with everything you need for fun, engaging troop meetings!

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