Girl Scout member accounts are changing and will be offline from Nov. 18 through Dec. 7. Membership registrations and renewals during that time will be fully processed once the new system launches. Learn more on our blog.

You’re invited to join Girl Scouts!

Whether your girl is a dreamer, comedian, explorer, or something uniquely her own, she’s welcome at Girl Scouts. Find what makes her shine with friends and mentors by her side. Helping girls build their courage, confidence, and character since 1912.

Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K-12.

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Receive a FREE Zoom License When You Start a New Troop

Who says the girls get to have all of the fun? Enrich a life and join our community as a Girl Scout Volunteer!

To help jumpstart this life changing opportunity, any new adult that starts a new Girl Scout troop will receive a sponsored membership and a FREE Zoom account upon their completion of leadership training and onboarding! Offer valid until December 15, 2020.

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Join us at one of our upcoming virtual or in-person events where your girl will meet other girls and try out some fun activities (did someone say Animal Dance party!?).

You’ll learn more about the Girl Scout experience and get answers to any questions you may have.

Virtual Animal Dance Party (Grades K-1)

Virtual Robot Building Party (Grades 2-3)

More Fun Virtual & In-Person Events!

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Ways to Participate in Girl Scouts

You have options for how your girl participates in Girl Scouts!

Self-Directed Girl Scouts (Grades K-12)

She doesn't have to be part of a troop to be a Girl Scout!

Your girl can participate as a Juliette, which is how we describe self-directed Girl Scouts (also referred to as IRMs or individually registered members). Juliettes were named after Juliette Gordon Low who founded our movement in 1912.

Juliettes have the power to build their very own Girl Scout experience by completing Journeys, earning badges and attending council programs that appeal to their interests.

She can also participate in the Girl Scout tradition of community service through take action projects and earning the earning the highest awards.

Traditional Troops (Grades K-12)

Girl Scout troops are groups of girls (often linked with a specific grade and school or community area) that meet once or twice a month and are led by a troop leader with the help of other parent/caregiver volunteers.

Currently troops are meeting virtually, in-person outdoors, or a hybrid of the two.

After providing us with some information about your girl, you’ll be brought to our online catalog where you will see troop options in your area.

In our troop catalog you may see existing troops that are welcoming new girls or new troops that are in the process of forming.

Not sure which one to pick? Select our “Looking for a troop near _______” option. We’ll help you find a troop!

Prefer to start a troop of your own? Selecting “I want to lead her troop near _______” is the first step in getting you started as a troop leader.

Get started now!

Virtual Troops (Grades K-5)

Virtual Girl Scout troops are available for girls in grades K-5. These troops are led by our council staff, and meet one time per week through May 2021.

Daisy Troop #85000 (grades K-1) | Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m. CST
Daisy Troop #85001 (grades K-1) | Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. CST
Brownie Troop #85002 (grades 2-3) | Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. CST
Brownie Troop #85003 (grades 2-3) | Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. CST
Junior Troop #85004 (grades 4-5) | Wednesdays at 4 p.m. CST

To join a virtual troop, first provide us with some information about your girl, then you’ll be brought to our online catalog where you will see troop options in your area. Enter the troop number from the list above based on her age and availability.

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*If you are a current Girl Scout member and wish to join a virtual troop, please contact our Customer Care team.

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To complete her membership, you’ll be asked to pay an annual $25 membership fee. Financial assistance is available.

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The Basics: Membership Dues
A $25 annual membership fee, due at the time of registration, goes directly to Girl Scouts of the USA and pays for the various services to provides to Councils, development of program materials and activity insurance.

Supplies
Your Girl Scout's troop might collect dues to pay for any activity supplies, field trips, uniforms, service projects and more. Participating in the Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Program can help finance her troop's activities! Girls can wear a sash, vest, tunic, or official Girl Scout T-shirt as her uniform. Uniforms can be purchased at the Girl Scout Shop!

Grade Levels
Any girl in grades K-12 can join the fun at Girl Scouts. Whether you want to be a part of a troop, sign up for an exciting series or event, explore the outdoors, or travel the world, each age level has something for you. Girls are placed in the appropriate grade level according to her school grade.
Financial Assistance: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is committed to providing every girl, everywhere, with the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouting, regardless of financial background.

Learn more about financial asssitance.
Contact Us: Our Customer Care team is ready to assist you! We will do our best to answer questions, connect you to specific staff members and help you find important resources.

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