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.

Sample Activities for Girl Scouts 11-17    

• Learning how to be a first responder in an emergency
• Setting goals and earning charms related to a Studio 2B Focus book
• Exploring their future career options with a mentor
• Spending a summer as a counselor-in-training at camp
• Rafting down Class III (moderately difficult) rapids with a river guide
• Publishing their stories online on the Studio 2B Web Site
• Attending a Broadway play on a trip to New York City
• Investing "play dough" in a stock-market game and beating the experts
• Earning a Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, for working on a project that benefits their community
• Traveling across the country or around the world to explore culture, science, the outdoors, and more through STUDIO 2B destinations. 

Uniforms and Books

Girl Scouts 11-17 can wear the Girl Scout Membership Pin, showing they belong to Girl Scouts of the USA , and the World Trefoil Pin, signifying membership in a worldwide Movement. They can choose from uniform components for Girl Scouts 11-17 and STUDIO 2B T-shirts or do their own thing. Girls can also buy a sash or vest to display Interest Project Awards and other insignia or purchase a bracelet or charm holder for STUDIO 2B charms. Many resources are available for both advisors and girls, including handbooks, Interest Projects for Girls 11-17, and STUDIO 2B Focus books.

Too Old to Join? - No way! Girls don't have to worry about what they've missed-just look forward to what they can experience as an 11 to 17 year old in Girl Scouting.

How to Join - Joining Girl Scouts is simple. Click on the Contact US at the top of this page to find the troop or group nearest you.