Help Her Take the Lead

Become a Girl Scout Daisy or Brownie Today

From the time she came into your life, you've only wanted the best for your girl. You want to see her feel happy and loved, be confident, make new friends, stay healthy, excel in school, and eventually rise up the ranks in a career she finds fulfilling. But you also want your girl to be independent, grow into her own person with her own unique strengths and beliefs, and learn to use her voice. And all of that? Well, it can be overwhelming at times, to say the least.

That’s why Girl Scouts is here, to help your girl take the first steps to becoming everything you’d hoped she’d be and more!

Who Are Daisy Girl Scouts

Daisy Girl Scouts are girls who are in kindergarten and first grade of elementary school.

Download our free Daisy activity guide

Pre-Kindergarten girls ready to enter Kindergarten in the fall can join on April 1.

Who Are Brownie Girl Scouts

Brownie Girl Scout are girls who are in second or third grade of elementary school.

Download our Brownie Daisy activity guide

Here are a few of the amazing things your girl will get to do as a Daisy and Brownie Girl Scout!

Make New Friends

Explore nature and the outdoors

Earn petals and badges while trying new things

Sell cookies

Make a difference

Learn about herself and the world around her

Being a Girl Scout is better when you’re together

Think back to when you were a kid. Remember the people who really listened to you, who inspired you, and who helped support you through it all?

When you volunteer with Girl Scouts, you are one of those people.

Together, you and your troop will try new things, help your community, build each other up, and make unforgettable memories. Through fun, laughter, and connection, you’ll create a safe space where girls are celebrated for being themselves. Learn more about how you can be a role model and mentor just by being yourself!

Girl Scout Experience Box

Being a Girl Scout Leader has ever been easier! New Daisy and Brownie leaders can now receive a monthly box filled with supplies, instructions, and scripts to make your first year a breeze!

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Frequently Asked Questions

We get it, you want to have all the facts and to make sure that Girl Scouts is right for your family. Explore our frequently asked questions below!

And don't hesitate to reach out to us any time!

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Any girl entering kindergarten in the fall that is at least four-years-old through grade 12 can join the fun as a Girl Scout. Adults 18 years of age and older may also join as an adult member, volunteer, and/or lifetime member..

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Joining from April 1 - July 31:
Sign up for an extended-year membership available to new girl and adult members! Get 17 months of membership for the low rate of $35. That means an additional five months of Girl Scouting beginning May 1! Take advantage of summer experiences like camping and continue with troop experiences in the fall without paying double membership fees.

Joining after July 31:
Girls and adults can register for a standard 12-month Girl Scout membership for $25 beginning October 1.

Join online today:
Member registration for girls »
Member registration for volunteers »

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You will be contacted when a troop becomes available in your area. While we can't guarantee you a troop that will fit your needs, we will try our best to accommodate everyone. We appreciate your patience in this process!

We are always looking for volunteers to start troops all year. Volunteers are essential to get troop started and help support them. We welcome adults to let the fun begin now and start a troop in your community! Check out several ways to volunteer and help her shine.

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No, there are also Girl Scouts who participate and earn badges without being affiliated with a troop. These girls are called Juliettes, named after Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low.

Any girl may register as an individual girl member and do the Girl Scout program independently with the support of an adult. Juliettes can also participate in council-sponsored programs.

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With an extended-year membership, your girl can begin her Girl Scout adventure in May! Whether or not your girl is placed in a troop, there are ways for girls to participate.

Get started with these opportunities:

Attend a free Daisy Launch event »

Try Girl Scouts at a FREE event »

Earn her first patch »

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Thank you for your interest in starting a troop and helping girls be their best! Start your own Girl Scout troop today!

Is there support for volunteers? toggle arrow

Yes! Troops in a geographic area belong to a larger Girl Scout community called a service unit. Within a service unit team, there are experienced volunteers in leadership roles who help new volunteers. There are also volunteer trainings and resources, both online and in person, offered by the Girl Scout council.

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Girl Scouts serves girls regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, economic status or disability.

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