GSEM Juliette Guide

Juliette Guidebook One Girl. Endless Possibilities.

Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law 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

Dear Girl Scouts,

Every Girl Scout’s journey is uniquely her own. Some girls thrive in the rhythm of troop adventures, while others discover their spark by designing a path that is completely their own. That is the spirit of our Juliette program, celebrating independence, curiosity, and the confidence to explore your world your way. Being a Juliette means you get to shape your Girl Scout experience around who you are and what you love. Whether you are balancing piano lessons, soccer practice, or family or friend time, you can still dive into the fun, friendship and leadership that Girl Scouts offers, all on your schedule. You will find endless ways to connect, grow and lead. Try new activities, meet other girls who share your interests, and take on challenges that inspire you, from earning badges to achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award, our highest honor. At Girl Scouts, your voice and vision guide the journey. However you choose to participate, know that you belong here and that your possibilities are limitless.

Let’s soar higher, together.

With gratitude,

Dr. Natissia Small, CEO Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

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About Girl Scouts Girl Scouts has been empowering girls for more than 110 years, and the adventure is still going strong. When girls join, they become part of a sisterhood of 2.8 million members in the United States and 10 million around the world.

Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts is a nonprofit grounded in strong values. The Girl Scout Promise and Law continue to guide girls to lead with courage, confidence, and character.

As a Girl Scout, their ideas matter. They shape their own journey, try new things, and explore what inspires them. Our mission is to ensure every girl has the chance to reach her full leadership potential.

What is a Juliette? A Juliette is a member who has decided to participate in Girl Scouts on an individual basis. By becoming a Juliette, they have the unique ability to mix and match their interests with Girl Scout participation by choosing special events, leadership projects, travel opportunities and badge work that appeals to them. Girl Scout Juliettes are busy, independent, self-confident individuals who may have once been part of a troop that disbanded or whose availability does not fit the traditional troop schedule. Most Juliettes spend less than three hours a month on Girl Scout-related activities. The Juliette program is available to all Girl Scouts, Kindergarten through 12th grade. As a Juliette, they can participate in anything that is open to their grade level, including Council-sponsored programs, camp, and travel.

Why “Juliette”? In 1912, trailblazer Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927) founded Girl Scouts of the USA, an organization that today serves millions of girl members and alumnae, and reflects the arc of her remarkable life. An ardent believer in the potential of all girls and the importance of fostering their individual growth, character and self-sufficiency, Juliette is credited with establishing and nurturing a global movement that has changed the world.

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Juliette Support Reach out to Amber Allen, Community Outreach Program Manager-Juliettes, at aallen@girlscoutsem.org or 314.400.4618.

Membership Dues An annual membership fee, paid at the time of registration, goes directly to Girl Scouts of the USA to provide councils with essential resources, create engaging program materials, and ensure activities are safe and well supported for every girl. To register for Girl Scouts online, visit girlscoutsem.org/join or call the Answer Center at 314.400.4600.

Scholarships At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we believe every girl deserves the chance to explore her potential, try new things, and be part of a strong, supportive community—no matter her circumstances. We’re committed to making the full Girl Scout experience accessible to all families, and offer support for membership, programs, uniforms, and camp. No matter the need, we’re here to ensure every girl has the opportunity to shine. Learn more about girlscoutsem.org/scholarships .

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Juliette Caregivers

The parent or caregiver of a Juliette are her biggest supporter! Juliette caregivers help reigster her for events or camp, assist in tracking her progress, and celebrate every milestone—making it easy for her to enjoy all the fun and opportunities of Girl Scouts, her way.

As a Juliette caregiver, they: • Register as an adult volunteer and complete the required background check • Support their Juliette’s commitment to Girl Scouting • Help their Juliette choose the badges that interest them • Assist in purchasing books and materials needed to complete each badge • Verify their Girl Scout has completed the requirements and purchase badges from the Girl Scout Shop • Retain signed annual health history and permission form for their Juliette to participate in Product Programs, events, camp and other activities • Review Council programs and camps, helping their Girl Scout pick the activities they want to participate in and planning how they will fund their participation • Completing their training, fulfilling program requirements and following safety guidelines • Arrange transportation for all Girl Scout activities, arriving and picking up their Juliette on time How to facilitate Girl Scout activities with your Juliette The Volunteer Toolkit is a customizable planning tool where caregivers can find suggested meeting plans, access activity guides and badge requirements, track their Girl Scouts’ achievements, and so much more! Turn to pg. 12 to learn more about this digital resource!

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Your Juliette Year With tons of programs and events to choose from all year round, Juliettes will have the chance to try new things, and experience what interests her the most. To see the full Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri event calendar, visit girlscoutsem.org/events .

Fall (October-December) • Start of the Girl Scout year (Oct. 1) • Treats & Reads, GSEM’s fall Product Program • Girl Scout Round Up • Camp Adventure Guide , GSEM’s summer camp listing, is released

• Camp registration opens • Juliette cookie season prep

Winter (January-March) • Girl Scout Cookie Program • Spring program registration opens • World Thinking Day (Feb. 22) • Girl Scouts’ Birthday (March 12) • Girl Scout Week (mid-March) Spring (April-May) • Spring Renewal begins (April 1) • Volunteer Appreciation Month (April) • Summer program registration opens • Bridging Ceremonies Summer (June-September) • Day and Overnight Camps in session • Summer programs and travel opportunities • Inspire Discovery , GSEM’s program listing, is released • Fall program registration opens

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About Our Council Across the United States, 112 Girl Scout councils help girls grow and thrive, and our local council is where the journey begins. In eastern Missouri, we create opportunities for girls to explore, learn, and lead, while supporting the amazing volunteers, parents, and staff who make it all possible. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) serves nearly 35,000 members across 28 counties. Visit girlscoutsem.org to learn more about our council.

GSEM Locations Council Office 2300 Ball Dr., St. Louis 63146

The GSEM Shop, located in the council office, has all the essentials a Girl Scout needs! Explore the latests in uniforms and apparel, along with backpacks, badges, project kits, toys, tools and games—everything she needs to express herself. And, located within the Shop, is the new Build-A Bear Workshop®! This store provides hands-on opportunities for the community to build plush companions while fostering creativity, confidence, and joy. To learn more about the GSEM Shop, Build A-Bear Workshop® and see retail hours, visit girlscoutsem.org/shop . GSEM Shop and Build-A-Bear Workshop® The Emerson Resource Center (ERC), located in the council office, is a lending library dedicated to supporting volunteers and leaders, offering a variety of resources from outdoor equipment to program essentials and everything in between. For more information on the ERC or assistance with resources, contact Kathy Dabrowski, Senior Manager, Archives and Special Collections, at 314.592.2324 or kdabrowski@girlscoutsem.org . Emerson Resource Center

The council office for GSEM is where staff work every day to ensure Girl Scouts will discover their own strengths and build a bright and exciting future. Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center 2306 Ball Dr., St. Louis 63146 The program center is a unique space just for our members. Located next to the council office, it is used by staff to host a variety of programs and events.

Camp Cedarledge 8501 Girl Scout Rd., Pevely 63070

This camp rolls across almost 700 acres of wooded hills. All equestrian camps occur here, with more than 30 horses, a covered riding arena and shaded horse trails.

Camp Tuckaho 163 Tuckaho Ln., Troy 63379

This camp is nearly 600 acres of beautiful forest. Here, older girls can participate in high adventure challenges and all girls enjoy a variety of activities at the Anheuser-Busch Nature Center.

Camp Fiddlecreek 558 Daisy Ln., Labadie 63055

Our smallest camp of 83 acres, has rich history and a wide variety of activities. A climbing wall and zipline are thrilling adventures in addition to a spider net and play structures.

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Build Your Juliette Year

Younger Girl Scouts

Girl Scout Daisy, Grades K-1: Fun and friendship await Girl Scout Daisies. Everything they do—from planting a garden, to putting on a skit, to proudly adding that first petal to their vest—sparkles with that “first time ever” newness! Girl Scout Brownie, Grades 2-3: Girl Scout Brownies try new things and explore their interests. Brownies might take that first hike in the great outdoors, visit a museum or strengthen their money management skills during the Cookie and Treats & Reads Programs. Girl Scout Juniors, Grades 4-5: Discovery and leadership are in store for Girl Scout Juniors. They’re CEOs when they market and sell cookies. They’re scientists when they perform energy audits. And, they’re product designers and writers when they earn their Innovation and Storytelling Badges. A younger Girl Scout might: • Meet other Juliette friends • Have fun learning new skills and earning Daisy petals or badges • Make a difference in the community through a service project • Develop five key business skills through the Cookie and Treats & Reads Programs • Attend Overnight or Day Camp • Earn the Bronze Award , one of Girl Scouts’ highest awards (Juniors)

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Older Girl Scouts

Girl Scout Cadette, Grades 6-8: Making forever friends, saving the planet, standing up against stereotypes—that’s what being a Girl Scout Cadette is all about. Cadettes write and direct their own movies, express themselves with confidence, make delicious meals from around the world and pick up practical life skills. Girl Scout Senior, Grades 9-10: Girl Scout Seniors advocate and take action. Whether it’s enhancing school-based activities or helping to make the most of community involvement, the opportunities are unlimited! Girl Scout Ambassador, Grades 11-12: Bright futures and fun are in store for Girl Scout Ambassadors. They build college and career ready skills, travel domestically and internationally, and earn scholarships for their future. A older Girl Scout might: • Earn the Silver Award , one of Girl Scouts’ highest awards (Cadettes) • Earn the Gold Award , Girl Scouts’ highest award (Seniors and Ambassadors) • Go on an adventure and travel to amazing places like Costa Rica, Japan or India • Be a positive role model, mentor younger Girl Scouts and develop strong friendships • Enhance their relationship skills, problem-solving abilities and knowledge of science and technology • Explore exciting careers in a variety of fields • Get a jumpstart on college preparedness and career exploration through the AdvanceHER™ Leadership Program

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Programs and Events Every year brings countless ways to be involved in Girl Scouting! Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri offers a diverse and exciting variety of programs and activities for girls in grades K-12. And Juliettes can participate in everything! Girl Scouts can find events, programs and camps listed in Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s publications at girlscoutsem.org/publications . Inspire Discovery highlights Council events, information on earning one of Girl Scouts’ highest awards and endless program opportunities! The Camp Adventure Guide covers everything summer—from day and overnight camps to summer programs and travel opportunities.

Special Interest Programs

The Mariner Program Girl Scouts in grades 6-12 discover and develop their water sport skills through canoeing, sailing and swimming. From mastering canoeing strokes to navigating a sailboat as a team, Mariner Girl Scouts conquer the open waters through this special interest program! Camp Fury STL This camp is an immersive experience for Girl Scouts in high school to join the ranks of elite local firefighters and law enforcement personnel. Campers practice search and rescue skills, learn crime scene investigation tactics and complete confidence boosting and adrenaline pumping activities like an aerial climb, rappelling, canine tracking and defensive tactics.

Travel with Girl Scouts!

Take a look at recent trips with GSEM!

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and Girl Scouts of the USA offer fabulous travel opportunities for girls! From local day trips to traversing the globe, there is something amazing for everyone. To find council trips, check out the latest edition of Inspire Discovery and Camp Adventure Guide to find opportunities for Girl Scouts of every age.

Washington, D.C.

Space Camp

Belize

Ready for the ultimate adventure? Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate

adventure for individual Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Juliettes will push past their comfort zone by applying for a trip on their own, and make friends from all over the country as they travel with new Girl Scout friends.

Ireland, England and Wales

Indiana Dunes

Rocky Mountains

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Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri proudly introduces AdvanceHER™, a groundbreaking leadership initiative designed to equip girls with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to thrive in today’s world. Rooted in a holistic approach, the program immerses Girl Scouts in transformative experiences that focus on social-emotional well-being, college preparedness, and career exploration. AdvanceHER™ is more than a program—it’s a movement. One that champions every girl’s potential and fuels her persistence toward lifelong success. By investing in girls today, we are cultivating the changemakers, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow.

The historic launch of the GSEM AdvanceHER™ Leadership Program will continue to grow in the next several months as additional agreements are secured. To learn more about AdvanceHER™, scholarship requirements and to stay up-to-date on new college partners, visit girlscoutsem.org/advanceher . For questions or more information, please contact Brandi Higgins, Senior Manager, College and Career Advancement, at bhiggins@girlscoutsem.org .

GSEM AdvanceHER™ Leadership Program College Partners: • Missouri State University • Saint Louis University • Southeast Missouri State University • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • St. Louis Community College • University of Missouri—St. Louis

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Volunteer Toolkit

Juliette caregivers gain access to the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) which is a digital portal for easy, fun Girl Scout activities year-round!

In the VTK, caregivers will be able to: • Explore pre-built tracks of badges, awards and activities for her Girl Scout level • Make a year plan of badges, awards, and activities to complete • Find meeting materials including suggested scripts, material lists, printable resources, and a customizable schedule • Track her achievements along the way

Check out the Volunteer Toolkit—Individual Registered Girl Caregiver View course in gsLearn for a step-by-step guide that will help caregivers power a fun-filled—and organized—Girl Scout year.

Caregivers will find the Volunteer Toolkit via the left menu bar of mygs.girlscouts.org in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device.

Explore Badges and Awards Visit girlscouts.org/badges to explore all of the badges and awards that she can work on! Juliettes can explore their interests and learn new skills—and show the world what she’s accomplished.

Discover + Connect + Take Action = Leadership

▶ DISCOVER special skills and talents, find the confidence to set challenging goals, and strive to live by Girl Scout values. This includes girls being proud of where they came from as well as where they’re going.

▶ CONNECT with others, which means they’ll learn how to team up, solve conflicts, and have healthy relationships.

▶ TAKE ACTION to make the world a better place, and learn a lot about their community and the world along the way.

These skills help them in school right now and will prepare them for any career they choose in the future.

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My Juliette Journey

My Council and Service Unit are:

My ideas and interests, what I want to explore as a Juliette:

What I hope to discover as a Juliette:

How I hope to make the world a better place—community service project:

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My Juliette Journey

My Programs

My Events and Camps

My Awards

Project Name

Date Submitted Date Awarded

Bronze Award

Silver Award

Gold Award

My Community Service Projects

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ME! My Girl Scout Journey!

Girl Scout Year:

Girl Scout Level:

(Include your favorite pictures below)

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We are here for you!

Contact:

For questions regarding Girl Scouts and the Juliette program contact:

Amber Allen Community Outreach Program Manager-Juliettes 314.400.4618 or aallen@girlscoutsem.org

For questions regarding registration, Council programs, events, and camp contact:

The Answer Center 314.400.4600 or answercenter@girlscoutsem.org