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•role.Earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award
Seniors & (gradesAmbassadors9–12)
(gradesCadettes6–8)
Takes on the world by storm and makes their dreams a reality by finding solutions to real world problems, mentoring younger girls and exploring careers. Girls are encouraged to lead troop activities.
Chart their own courses and let their curiosity and imagination lead the way. They learn about the power of being a good friend and gain confidence by mentoring young girls.
(gradesBrownies2–3)
(gradesDaisiesK–1)
Learn the importance of helping others, the elements of the Girl Scout Promise, and areas of interest, such as helping animals and protecting the Earth’s treasures.
A journey for life-long leadership. Girls have the opportunity to earn badges, participate in age-appropriate programming and community service “Take Action” projects, and achieve the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.
(gradesJuniors4–5)
Explore their communities through a quest to find three keys of leadership, explore their place in the wide world of girls, or take the lead in saving Earth’s water. Focused on working together.
Learn that leaders need power (their own, their team’s, and their community’s), try different roles to discover endless life opportunities, or bring energy solutions to their lives and their world. Girls are encouraged to take a more active troop
This story starts with her.
• Earn the Girl Scout Silver Award
Growing with Girl Scouts.
From exploring our camps to learning to code, what begins at Girl Scouts takes her anywhere she wants to go. The skills she learns during her years as a Girl Scout build upon one another, creating a foundation of leadership and leading to her success in life.
• Earn the Girl Scout Gold Award
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A Juliette is any Girl Scout in grades K-12 who participates independently as a Girl Scout member. Juliettes participate in a way that fits their schedule, attending events and participating in activities that meet their needs and interests. As a Juliette, a girl won’t attend troop meetings; instead, she will work on Girl Scout programs with the guidance of an adult. She decides what activities to participate in and which earned awards to complete. A Juliette may also attend community and council events.
• Troop Funds: When a troop earns funds through a product program or troop dues, those funds belong to the entire troop, not specific girls. These funds can be used to pay for supplies, event registration, badges and awards, and girl-led activities.
You help to decide! Most of the time, troops meet in schools or community centers like libraries or churches that offer free meeting space. Troops can also meet in local Girl Scout Gathering Places. To find a location near you, visit: www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/gatheringplace
Who pays for what?
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Where does the troop meet?
• Families: Families are typically responsible for uniforms, books, and start-up costs (membership fees and troop dues).
Because of amazing volunteers like you, when a girl joins a Girl Scout Troop, she’ll have fun, make friends, become a leader and discover all the amazing things she can do!
Girls and volunteers should make decisions together in the troop, such as which Journey to complete, badges to earn, events to attend, and goals to set for the product programs. Always follow the girls’ lead.
• Interested in learning about how you can volunteer? Visit our website at: girlscoutsgcnwi.org/volunteer.TheJuliette experience.
How do troops pick activities?
Everything a girl in a troop can do! Complete a Girl Scout Journey Earn Badges Attend any Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana program or outdoor program, including day and resident camp. Participate in the Fall Product and the Girl Scout Cookie Program to learn entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills. Complete a “Take Action” project to serve the community Grow her leadership skills by working toward the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award, the Highest Awards in Girl Scouting more juliettes@girlscoutsgcnwi.org
What will she do exactly?
The troop experience.
What is a Juliette?
Fun, friendship, and new adventures are what Girl Scouts is all about. Girls make new friends, challenge themselves, write their own stories, and take action to change the world for the better. Whether girls are participating as a troop or on their own, our Girl Scout programs help girls:
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• Girl-led: Girl Scouts follow their own lead, no matter their age.
• Outdoors
• Connect.Collaborate with other people, both locally and globally, to learn from others and expand her horizons.
For more information and to learn about ways to participate visit: girlscoutsgcnwi.org/programs.
• Life Skills
Girl Scouts access unique, life-changing experiences that allow girls to explore their interests, passions, and ambitions without limitations. We help girls discover more about who they are, what they care about, and what they’re capable of.
Connect with us at any of our free events or activities and learn more about how Girl Scouts can supercharge your girls’ life!
• TakeDoAction.something to make the world a better place.
All events are open to girls in grades K-12. To find upcoming events near you, visit: girlscoutsgcnwi.eventbrite.com
Focusing on four key areas, Girl Scouts can participate in activities that teach them valuable skills like:•Science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM)
• Entrepreneurship
• Cooperative Learning: With a tight-knit group of friends, Girl Scouts learn and grow together while cheering on each other.
As Girl Scouts, girls get to participate in Girl Scout Leadership Experiences such as:
• Learning by Doing: Hands-on activities help them feel empowered to shape their own experience.
Discover.Findout who she is, what she cares about, and what her talents are.
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Have questions or concerns? Start with your Troop Co-Leaders. Discuss issues with them privately, not in front of the girls. Local volunteers and council staff are also here to help!
Volunteer with your troop as a parent helper, driver or chaperone. You can also volunteer for additional positions such as Cookie Chair and Troop Meeting Helper. Troop Co-Leaders cannot do it alone!
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Be prepared and conduct herself in a safe manner. Respect Troop Leaders and other volunteers.
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Consider volunteering as a co-leader to make sure your girl’s troop can start right away with the required two Troop Co-Leaders.
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Pick up and drop off your girl at the designated time from meetings or outings. When possible, attend council events with your Girl Scout and encourage active participation in troop meetings. Ensure she arrives prepared and on time for meetings or outings.
Encourage her to take risks and try new things. Be a cheerleader and allow her to take the lead.
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Be willing to take risks and be supportive towards others.
If you registered your girl into a troop, you should hear from your Troop Co-Leader within one week about upcoming meetings. If you do not hear from them, please contact Girl
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There are three ways to register your girl:
Don’t have a troop number? Call our main line at 1-855-456-8347, or email us at girlscoutsgcnwi.org.customercare@ directly into a troop. Enter your zip code at the top of the page and then scroll down to enter the troop number (ex. Troop12345).
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for both girls and adults is $25 each. Girls also fund their activities with proceeds earned from their participation in our annual Fall Product and Cookie Programs.
Troop volunteers choose their meeting times and locations. On average troops meet for 1.5 hours, bi-weekly. Become a Troop Co-Leader and you can choose a troop meeting schedule that fits perfectly with your family’s needs.
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What do girls do in Girl Scouts?
Any adult, 18 years and older, who completes a background check, and attends the appropriate training can volunteer. We welcome all women and men with a passion for girls' leadership to become involved!
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Girl Scouts are encouraged to purchase a My Girl Scout Kit, which includes their choice of uniform, official insignia, troop numerals, Girl Scout Handbook or Girls’ Guide, and a FREE canvas tote bag. The kits start at $45 and are available in any one of our council shops. You can order online at shop.girlscoutsgcnwi.org for FREE in-store pickup.
As a Troop Co-Leader, plan on spending an hour or two preparing for each hour of meeting time with the girls. If your troop meets twice a month for 1.5 hours, you should plan on 6-8 hours per month.
Signing up as a volunteer opens a world of support and opportunity! You will have access to trainings, both in-person and virtual, the Volunteer Toolkit to help you plan your year, new leader support team, and a host of other Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is proud to offer financial assistance as well as alternative payment methods for interested families. For more information visit: girlscoutsgcnwi.org/financial-assistance cost to start our Girl
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Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 20 S. Clark St., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60603 girlscoutsgcnwi.org | 1-855-ILOVEGS customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org(1-855-456-8347) Are you ready to start your Girl Scout journey? Visit girlscoutsgcnwi.org/join to discover more, see upcoming events and register both you and your girl as members.
