How Families Support Girl Scouting

Membership. Generally, a family pays the $10.00 membership fee, which is sent to GSUSA. Financial assistance is available from local councils for families that are unable to pay. The fee provides membership in the national organization and covers the cost of supplying activity insurance for all girls and adults, researching and developing national program materials (handbooks, etc.), maintaining safety standards, hiring professional staff, and providing training workshops and resources.

Troop/Group Dues. Usually a small amount of money is collected weekly to support activities of a girl's troop/group. The amount varies, depending on the number and type of activities planned by the girls for the year.

 

Activity Fees. Girls may choose to take part in activities that cost more than the funds available in their treasury. These activities are often funded through proceeds from the cookie sale, but in some instances, families will be asked by the troop leader to help cover a special activity cost.

Uniforms. GSUSA considers a Girl Scout pin an official uniform. The The traditional uniform is one most girls love to wear for troop meetings and official Girl Scout business. It is a way they show a sense of pride in the organization as well as a showcase for earned recognitions. Uniforms are not required by the Girl Scout organization.

Voluntary Contributions. The Friends of Girl Scouts Membership Circle is one way families of Girl Scouts may choose to support Girl Scouting with voluntary contributions to help cover costs of a council's expenses in delivering Girl Scouting to girls and to provide financial assistance to those who otherwise cannot afford to participate. One hundred percent of these contributions stay in the local Girl Scout community.