Can girls join Scouts?

Scouts BSA has a program for everyone! If you are a girl between the ages 11-17, endless fun, valuable skills, lifelong friends and more await you in Scouts BSA. Find out why girls everywhere are saying “Scout me in!”

Do scouts allow girls?

The Boy Scouts officially transitioned to Scouts BSA in 2019, opening the door to girls between the ages of 11 to 17. The organization's first female eagle scouts followed soon after, with the first class recognized in 2020.

What is a female boy scout called?

The girls' version of Boy Scouting was named Girl Guiding by its Founders (Baden-Powell and his sister Agnes) to distinguish the girls program from the boys program, and that is the most common name today for girl-only programs around the world.

What is the youngest age to be a Girl Scout?

You can join Girl Scouts at any point from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Learn about the Girl Scout levels and what makes them unique.

Can girls be an Eagle Scout?

And I know that I can help younger scouts also achieve this rank. I'm proud to join many Eagles in this special group. SCHMIDT: Scarlett is one of about 1,000 girls nationwide who are in the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts. It scouts BSA's highest rank.

What do Girl Scouts do?

What is the highest rank for a Girl Scout?

Seniors and Ambassadors earn the Gold Award—the highest award in Girl Scouting—by developing and carrying out lasting solutions to issues in their neighborhoods and beyond.

When did Boy Scouts start allowing girls?

1969: The BSA allowed young women ages 14 to 20 to join special-interest Explorer posts. 1971: Young women were admitted to full membership in Exploring, and the upper age limit for Explorers was raised to 21.

Are Girl Scouts religious?

Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which includes many of the principles and values common across religions. So while we are a secular organization, Girl Scouts has always encouraged girls to take spiritual journeys via their faiths' religious recognitions.

What is the oldest a Girl Scout can be?

Any girl in grades K–12 can join the fun at Girl Scouts.

What is the Girl Scout equivalent of the Eagle Scout?

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, comparable to the Boy Scouts of America's Eagle Scout. Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world.

Why are girls allowed to be Boy Scouts?

Why did the organization decide to make Boy Scouts available to girls? The BSA's decision to offer a program for older girls comes from input we received from our Scouting families, as well as prospective Scouting families. We understand that families today are busier and more diverse than ever.

What is a first year Girl Scout called?

Daisy is the initial level of Girl Scouting. Named for Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low, they are in kindergarten and first grade (around ages 5–7). They meet in minimally groups of five girls with two adult leaders who help the girls plan activities to introduce them to Girl Scouts.

What do Girl Scouts call their leaders?

At Girl Scouts, we believe the safety of girls is paramount to all girl activities and experiences. That's where drivers and chaperones come in! Drivers and chaperones are troop leaders or troop assistants who drive to field trips and keep girls focused on fun, learning, and safety during the outings.

Am I too old to be a Girl Scout?

It's always a great time to join Girl Scouts! Your child can become a Girl Scout any time from the beginning of kindergarten until the end of high school. Learn more about what each level of our program grade levels. Girl Scouts who join in late summer or early fall get to kick off their school year with a troop.

What are the rules of being a Girl Scout?

Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Can Girl Scouts wear pants?

You can wear your sash, vest, or tunic over official Girl Scout gear or over a white shirt and khaki pants or skirt. Depending on grade level, official uniform items may be blue, brown, green, or khaki. Need help with where to place badges, pins, awards, and other insignia?

Why are Girl Scouts called brownies?

Their name comes from the story "The Brownies" by Juliana Horatia Ewing, written in 1870. In the story two children, Tommy and Betty, learn that children can be helpful brownies instead of being lazy boggarts.

How many years are you a daisy?

Membership in various Girl Scout groups is divided as such-Daisies (5-6), Brownies (6-8), Junior Girl Scouts (8-11), Cadette Girl Scouts (11-14), and Senior Girl Scouts (14-17).

Why can't atheists join Boy Scouts?

For much of its existence, the BSA has taken the position that atheists are not appropriate role models of the Scout Oath and Law for boys, and thus have not accepted such persons as members or adult leaders.

Do Girl Scouts believe in God?

We, the members of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, (are) united by a belief in God…. We believe that the motivating force in Girl Scouting is a spiritual one. The following national organizations have created religious recognitions to encourage girls to grow stronger in their faith.

Do Mormons join Girl Scouts?

Girl Scouts and the LDS Church

Some members of the LDS Church grew up attending Young Women, a program for girls ages 12-18, while participating in Girl Scouts.

Why do Girl Scouts hold up three fingers?

Girl Scout sign: Girl Scouts make the Girl Scout sign—raising three fingers of the right hand with the thumb holding down the pinky—when they say the Girl Scout Promise. The three fingers represent the three parts of the Promise.

Can moms attend Boy Scouts?

However, parental involvement is not forbidden. If a parent or guardian would like to be present during a troop meeting, they should consult with the Scoutmaster in advance so a way can be arranged for them to observe.

What's the difference between Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts?

The Boy Scouts program's main focus is survival skills and relying on physical ability to get through life. On the other hand, Girl Scouts' mission is to “make the world a better place” and to create kind and confident girls.