Become a Girl Scout
Become a Girl Scout
Where Confidence Grows
From kindergarten through high school, Girl Scouts is where she’ll explore her interests, build real-life skills, and grow her confidence alongside friends who cheer her on every step of the way.
New to Girl Scouts? When you sign up for the first time, you will have two options to unlock a world full of adventures, friendships, and discoveries.
Current Membership through September 30, 2026.
Anyone new to Girl Scouts can join now for $45 for girls and
$25 for adult volunteers (GSNYPENN Council incentive price for MY26).
This is a great option if you want to jump in right away and enjoy the
rest of the current membership year.*
Extended Year
Membership through September 30, 2027.
For a limited time, families who are new to Girl Scouts can
join for $91 for girls and $37 for adults (GSNYPENN Council incentive
price). This option lets you start early this spring and includes the
entire next Girl Scout year.
No matter which route you take, Girl Scout fun awaits. Choose the one that works for you!
If you’re interested in learning more, you can share your information to get connected and explore all the possibilities or reach out to our Customer Engagement team.
* The annual Girl Scout membership is valid from October 1 through September 30 of the following year. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.
Get Ready With Girl Scouts 
Is your child starting kindergarten or first grade this fall?
Kick off her summer adventure with Get Ready with Girl Scouts™, a school readiness program designed just for new members – perfect for making friends and beginning her Girl Scout journey!
When she joins, she’ll enjoy:
- Three activity books, aligned to school readiness standards and filled with fun summer activities! Available in both English and bilingual (Spanish), the activity books will be shipped directly to her.
- E-newsletters with more activities for the whole family, including tips and resources for caregivers.
- A surprise gift just to welcome her to Girl Scouts!
- Access to everything Girl Scouts offers.
- All while becoming part of an amazing community of friends.
When you join Girl Scouts between April 1 and June 15, you’ll receive an invitation to Let’s Go Outside! —a lively, interactive online experience hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. During this special event, you’ll meet amazing animals up close, get your questions answered by zoo experts, and enjoy a behind‑the‑scenes adventure.
Space is limited and available on a first‑come, first‑served basis, so signing up early gives you the best chance to join the fun.
Get started today and become part of the Girl Scout community!
Photo credit: Megan Murphy. Courtesy of Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.
Share your information to learn more and download a FREE activity sheet.
Girl Scout Grade Levels
Take a peek into each Girl Scout level and see all the exciting opportunities waiting for her. She will have a ton of fun!
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Frequently asked questions
