Civic Engagement

Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards

Encouraging Civic-Minded Leadership

October 5, 2020

Every time an election comes around, we get really excited about the opportunities this presents for Girl Scouts. What better way to show the democratic process than when we actually get to participate in it? And while most Girl Scouts are not yet old enough to vote, there are tons of ways that they can observe and sometimes even get involved in the process! This year is especially exciting because it’s not only a presidential election year, it’s also the centennial of the ratification of ...

Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Featured, Parents, Volunteers

Girl Scouts Promote the Vote!

September 7, 2020

Girls Scouts have a long history of advocating for civic action and change in their communities, and we’re ready to take action again in 2020! As we mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a milestone moment for US voting rights that removed the gender restriction (although it must be noted that state and local voting eligibility requirements still excluded millions of people from voting for decades after its passage), Girl Scouts is launching a national Promote the Vote ...

Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Family Experience, Girls, Parents, Volunteers

How to Be a G.I.R.L. All Summer Long

July 6, 2018

Summer is here! And while it’s an exciting time filled with outdoor adventures, it can be a little bit of a bummer if your Girl Scout troop doesn’t meet until the school year begins again. This summer, we’re challenging you to be a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ all summer long! Not sure how to do that? Here are some ideas for you. Go-Getter Go-getters put the “G” in G.I.R.L. They are bold, ambitious, and determined to succeed. They’re life-long ...

Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards, Parents

Girl Scout Traditions: Civic Action

July 2, 2018

From the Civics badges of the 1920s and 1930s to the Citizenship badges of today, our organization has been inspiring women and girls to form their own values and beliefs, to explore their communities, and to lead the way when they see a need or an issue. You may call it good citizenship, we call it the Girl Scout way! So how can your Girl Scout continue this tradition? By building her skills and confidence so she becomes part of the next generation of civically engaged Girl Scout members! ...

Encouraging Civic-Minded Leadership

Girl Scouts Promote the Vote!

How to Be a G.I.R.L. All Summer Long

Girl Scout Traditions: Civic Action

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