The ConnectZ pathway offers community-based programming designed to make it easy for youth to participate in Girl Scouts, providing connection and community through culturally responsive, youth-led leadership activities.
ConnectZ troops are led by Girl Scouts River Valleys staff and serve predominately, but not entirely Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) youth. To eliminate access barriers, activities are conveniently held at local schools or organizations and programming is free. There is no cost for membership, uniforms, or program experiences, like camp.
ConnectZ is available at select partner sites across the Metro and Southern regions of Minnesota.
Uniform Request Form
At no cost to families, each youth participant in their first year as a Mentored Troop or ConnectZ receives a Girl Scout uniform. Complete our Mentored Troop/ConnectZ Uniform Request Form to request Girl Scout uniforms, provided by Girl Scouts River Valleys. Orders generally take 5-10 business days to process, and we will notify you via email once the order is ready for pick-up.
Please contact the selected service center with any questions, or to request the current turn-around time.
Note:All uniforms will include insignia (troop numbers, etc.), and one handbook or journey per Girl Scout and adult.