Information about the goals for each Girl Scout division in the areas of :  learning the Girl Scout Way, exploring the meaning of citizenship, helping to manage her troop, learing and achieving, exploring the outdoors, and expressing her creativity.

Also available in this section are ideas for troop meetings and necessary Girl Scout forms.

• Daisy Girl Scouts
• Brownie Girl Scouts
• Junior Girl Scouts
• 11-17 Girl Scouts
• Cookie Information
• Meeting Ideas
• Forms

To explore your training opportunities as a Girl Scout volunteer, check out our Leadership & Volunteer Training section.

Every Brownie Girl Scout belongs to a troop or group guided by leaders who are taught by certified trainers. Leaders partner with girls, giving them opportunities to make decisions about their activities and to learn leadership skills within the group.

During Her Years As A Brownie, Every Girl Should Have The
Opportunity To ?

Every Junior Girl Scout belongs to a troop or group guided by leaders who are taught by certified trainers. Leaders partner with girls as they explore new opportunities, learn decision-making skills, and gain the confidence to be trailblazers in service to their communities.

 During Her Years As A Junior, Every Girl Should Have The
Opportunity To ?

LEARN THE GIRL SCOUT WAY
Know and understand the Promise and Law; be able to share their meanings.
Plan and participate in an Investiture, Rededication, and/or Court of Awards ceremony.
Plan and participate in a Scout?s Own.
Know the history of Girl Scouting.
Know Girl Scout traditions and participate in celebrating them.
Understand the meaning of the WAGGGS Pin.
Know and use the handshake, slogan, motto and quiet sign.

 EXPLORE THE MEANING OF CITIZENSHIP
Plan and participate in several indoor and outdoor flag ceremonies.
Plan and participate in a community service project.
Explore varied cultures, religions, and ways of living.

HELP MANAGE HER TROOP
Take an active part in patrols and Court of Honor or other forms of troop government.
Participate in the selection of girl leadership for troop and/or patrol.
Make decisions regarding dues, troop money, troop rules, and procedures.
Receive support from leader regarding decisions.
Develop and use a kaper chart for meetings and activities.

LEARN AND ACHIEVE
Learn new skills by earning badges.
Participate in activities to earn the Signs.
Participate in at least two activities from each aspect of Girl Scouting.

EXPAND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
Participate in many outdoor meetings/activities.
Plan and participate in one or more camping experiences.
Increase outdoor skills ? fire building, cooking, hiking.
Learn basic information about the natural world, its ecology and preservation.

EXPRESS CREATIVITY
Create art items for herself or others.
Use dramatic or choral skills in a presentation.
Learn songs and games; teach them to others.

SHARE IN THE GIRL SCOUT COMMUNITY
Share activities with other Junior troops.
Participate in bridging activities with Cadette trops.
Share skills with younger troops.
Participate in Committee sponsered events.

Girls ages 11-17 participate in Girl Scouting in many ways. Under the guidance of a trained adult advisor, girls mix and match activities and resources to suit their needs while giving back to their communities. They connect with each other and build self-esteem and confidence in their skills as they work on a range of projects and gain life experiences.

Girl Scouts and cookies (a link to the Girl Scout Cookie history) share a rich history. While recipes and box designs have changed, selling cookies remains an important part of today's Girl Scout program.  To learn more about why Girl Scouts sell cookies, go to Girl Scout Cookies.

Below is a list of awards that can be earned while selling cookies.

• Cookie Pin
• Cookies Count Try-It
• Smart Cookie Try-It
• Cookie Biz Badge
• The Cookie Connection Badge
• Cookies and Dough Interest Project Award

Contact your OC with any questions or concerns.