Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God* and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
*Members may substitute for the word God
in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.
About Us
We are Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts discover who they are, tap into the power inside them, and build the confidence to let it shine.
Through programs from coast to coast and overseas, girls of all backgrounds and abilities come as they are and create their own paths. Each step becomes a part of the journey, and along the way, they explore their passions, develop hands-on skills, and discover the tools they need to lead with joy, on their own terms.
Challenges don’t stop Girl Scouts. They discover their strengths in science labs and on hiking trails, at cookie booths and in front of city councils. Backed by volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, they are part of a lifelong sisterhood of powerful change-makers who are always on their side.
Girl Scouts. Because the world deserves to see their full potential—and they deserve to experience it.
Including Girls of All Abilities
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond is Committed to Serving All Girls
Girl Scouts is for girls of all abilities. Inclusion is a top priority at Girl Scouts. Our staff is committed to serving as resources and guides to ensure the participation of girls with disabilities. This is done by providing adaptive resources for girls and volunteers with disabilities, including American Sign Language interpreters and Braille translation; training and education on inclusion and disability awareness; and inclusion resources. For accommodation requests, please reach out to Customer Care so we can help address any accommodation needs.
Resources for Engaging Girls with Disabilities:
- Kids Included Together
- Partners for Youth with Disabilities
- Corporation for National & Community Service – Disability Inclusion
Reducing Economic Barriers
Girl Scouts is committed to bringing our leadership program to girls, from every zip code--regardless of their economic status. Girl Scout troops are funded by a combination of money earned through Council-sponsored entrepreneurial programs, group money-earning activities, and dues. Financial assistance is available so that all girls can participate in Girl Scout activities whenever financial considerations might otherwise hinder their participation. Our amazing girl entrepreneurship programs as well as direct donations help make it possible for all girls to participate fully in Girl Scouts! Your contribution can help ensure that we can continue our mission.
Resources for Troop Leaders and Volunteers:
- Girl Scouts of the USA Civic Engagment
- Girl Scouts of the USA Advocacy
- Kids Included Together Inclusion Resources
Diversity
DEIRJ Positional Statement
Girl Scouts builds leaders who create equitable communities - which is why we center racial justice in all that we do. Racism has no place in the lives of future generations, and certainly should not prohibit any girl or Girl Scout from full participation in the premier leadership organization that uplifts girls, especially the historically under-represented.
We deliver on this promise by challenging norms so that we can continuously build a more relevant and equitable Girl Scout experience that embraces fresh perspectives and innovation from our rich cultural legacy.
Check out these resources emphasizing the need for racial equity and justice and follow the Eventbrite page for upcoming Black Girls Matter events. Black Girls Matter: Girl Scouts for Black Lives features Girl Scouts from Greater Los Angeles in conversation about Girl Scouts for Black Lives’ origin story, the role of peaceful protest, and how youth can be change-makers in the world. Black Girls Matter: Changing History, features Girl Scout Cadettes from Hornets’ Nest, who earned their Bronze Award by honoring civil rights leader Dorothy Counts-Scoggins. Mrs. Counts-Scoggins even joined the program and answered attendees’ questions alongside the Girl Scouts!
For support in accessing materials for people with limited access to English, please reach out to our Customer Care at 304-345-7722 or customercare@bdgsc.org.
Para obtener ayuda para acceder a materiales para personas con acceso limitado al inglés, comuníquese con nuestro Servicio de atención al cliente al 304-345-7722 o customercare@bdgsc.org.
Become a Girl Scout
Making friends, discovering your strengths, exploring new possibilities—it’s all waiting for you!
JOIN NOWGirl Scout Law
I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong,
and responsible for what I say and do,
and to respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place,
and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
