Welcome to Girl Scouts Guide

Welcome to Girl Scouts Welcome to your year of wonder and discovery!

Greetings New Girl Scout Families, As we embark on this journey together, I am overjoyed to welcome you to our organization. By working collaboratively with each of you, we will come together to build a strong foundation of holistic support for all Girl Scouts and their families. Through education, mentorship, professional skill building, socio-emotional support, and access to resources needed to promote lifelong success; we will ensure that the Girl Scout in your life can fulfill their dreams! Whether they’re watching a shooting star in the sky, creating art, or making new friends, as a Girl Scout, with the guidance and support of caring adult volunteers by their side, they’ll grow as they discover, imagine, and create together. This is a pivotal time for our organization, as now, more than ever, the world needs us. We are focused on eliminating barriers and creating transformative programming for all girls to become the purposeful leaders of today and tomorrow. We have been a safe space for girls growing up—a century in the making—and your family is now a part of our long-standing community. I am excited for the Girl Scout year ahead—let’s soar higher! Much success,

The Girl Scout Impact Girl Scouts shine above their peers in leadership, academics, career aspirations and hope for the future. Compared to non-Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts are more likely to:

✓ Exhibit strong leadership outcomes

✓ Earn excellent grades

✓ Expect to graduate from college or a trade school

✓ Aspire to STEM and business careers

✓ Feel hopeful about their future

✓ Actively seek and participate in a variety of fun and challenging activities in the outdoors

✓ Display an interest in civic engagement

Dr. Natissia Small, CEO Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

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