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The Girl Scout Leadership Experience

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Girl Scouts prepare for fun, friendship, and new adventures while making the world a better place.

Girl Scouts look at our world and take action to change it for the better. They make friends, challenge themselves with new experiences, write their own stories, and develop the skills and confidence to say, “I know I can do this!”

So how do we do it? It's all part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and it’s what makes Girl Scouting a unique experience for girls.

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Girl Scouts follow their own lead, no matter their age. From selecting the badges they’ll pursue to how they’ll organize an activity, Girl Scouts have the chance to follow their dreams and grow their skills—and the confidence that comes with that.
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Hands-on activities are fun for Girl Scouts of any age, but they also help them feel empowered to shape their own experience. Girl Scouts unlock their “I got this” attitude as they discover they can always dust themselves off and try again when things don’t go according to plan.
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There’s power in having a tight-knit group of friends who will learn with you, grow with you, and always cheer you on. Girl Scouts see firsthand that teamwork, respect, and collaboration can fuel them through any challenge that comes their way.

By participating in fun activities through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, Girl Scouts:

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They’ll find out who they are, what they care about, and how to best use their unique talents.
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They’ll collaborate with others, both locally and globally, to learn and expand their horizons.
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They’ll do what Girl Scouts always do: make the world a better place.

With the help of supportive adults and troop leaders who help bring these three unique processes to life, girls try new things, share their full selves, and see how good it feels to lead from the heart.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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A brighter future for us all can be a reality, thanks to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Research shows that girls are keenly interested in STEM and excel at it. Yet, for a variety of reasons, girls often don’t pursue STEM—starting as early as elementary school.

Girl Scouts lets your girl see that STEM can help her make the world a better place! When girls participate in focused STEM programs, they are more interested in STEM and careers in tech—including app development, robotics, coding, and cybersecurity—and they:

  • Become better problem-solvers and critical thinkers (OR learn to think scientifically to solve problems)

  • Have confidence in their STEM skills and abilities

  • Get excited about STEM subjects and want to learn more about them

  • Learn the importance and relevance of STEM to people and society and options for their own career paths

A brighter future for us all can be a reality, thanks to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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A brighter future for us all can be a reality, thanks to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

  • Become better problem-solvers and critical thinkers (OR learn to think scientifically to solve problems)
  • Have confidence in their STEM skills and abilities
  • Get excited about STEM subjects and want to learn more about them
  1. St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
  2. Scavenger Hunt
  3. Endangered Wolf Sanctuary

 

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A brighter future for us all can be a reality, thanks to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

  • Become better problem-solvers and critical thinkers (OR learn to think scientifically to solve problems)
  • Have confidence in their STEM skills and abilities
  • Get excited about STEM subjects and want to learn more about them
  1. St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
  2. Scavenger Hunt
  3. Endangered Wolf Sanctuary

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A brighter future for us all can be a reality, thanks to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

  • Become better problem-solvers and critical thinkers (OR learn to think scientifically to solve problems)
  • Have confidence in their STEM skills and abilities
  • Get excited about STEM subjects and want to learn more about them
  1. St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
  2. Scavenger Hunt
  3. Endangered Wolf Sanctuary
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Girl Scout badges covering topics like civic engagement, healthy living, and communication skills help Girl Scouts grow in confidence as they develop the skills to lead their best life!

Whether by exercising and staying healthy, developing strong relationships with family and peers, advocating on behalf of others, protecting our environment, or exploring careers that can truly change the world for the better, girls:

  • Gain the skills and the inspiration to accept challenges and overcome obstacles

  • Develop greater confidence and a stronger sense of self

  • Are happier overall and display more positive values throughout life

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Research shows that girls are actively interested in becoming entrepreneurs, developing financially stable futures, and using their skills to make a big impact on the world.

But there are stumbling blocks on a girl’s path, including fear of failure, concerns about bringing big ideas to life, and the perception that men are more likely to be entrepreneurs than women. While entrepreneurship may not be right for every girl, every Girl Scout will benefit, and maybe even discover a future career path, by learning to think like an entrepreneur.

As an important part of learning vital business skills, girls will:

  • Discover how to set and achieve realistic goals in their lives and future careers

  • Make better decisions and build stronger interpersonal skills

  • Develop a valuable work ethic and a sense of empathy for others

Check out new badges you can earn.
Check out new badges you can earn.

Discover all the friend-making, skill-building, world-changing experiences just added to the Girl Scout program!

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