Building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) encourages girls to discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place. Participating in the GSLE helps girls develop important leadership skills they need to become successful adults. The GSLE delivers “fun with purpose” by helping girls gain valuable life skills and amazing new experiences while having fun and building friendships!

Variety of Activities Supportive Relationships

3 Girl Scout Processes

5 GSLE Outcomes

In Girl Scouts, girls get outdoors, participate in the Cookie Program, earn badges and awards, and much more! When these Girl Scout activities are girl-led, cooperative, and hands-on, girls show greater benefits. Girl Scouts who engaged with the GSLE in 2022 achieved the following outcomes:

68% Girls have confidence in themselves and their abilities and form positive identities.

Sense of Self

66% Positive Values

Girls act ethically, honestly, and responsibly, and show concern for others.

48% Healthy Relationships

Girls communicate their feelings directly and resolve conflicts constructively.

Challenge Seeking

46% Girls take appropriate risks, try even if they may fail, and learn from mistakes.

43% Community problem solving Girls desire contribution, identify problems, and create “action plans.”