Ways to Belong

• Daisy Girl Scouts
• Brownie Girl Scouts
• Junior Girl Scouts
• Girls ages 11-17

Daisy Girl Scouts

Daisy Girl Scouts are 5 or 6 years old and in kindergarten. Membership in Girl Scouting is granted to any girl who makes the Girl Scout Promise and accepts the Girl Scout Law, and has paid annual membership dues. A girl will not be denied membership due to inability to pay; financial assistance is available for all girls.

As a Daisy Girl Scout, a girl has the opportunity to earn the Promise Center and Learning Petals. The Daisy Girl Scout Promise Center is earned first. Each of the petals is then placed around the Center, in the order a girl chooses. The Center and Learning Petals represent the different parts of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

The Promise Center is Daisy blue. The Learning Petals are:

1. Light blue for honest and fair
2. Yellow for friendly and helpful
3. Spring green for considerate and caring
4. Red for courageous and strong
5. Orange for responsible for what to say and do
6. Purple for respect myself and others
7. Magenta for respect authority
8. Green for use resources wisely
9. Rose for make the world a better place
10. Violet for be a sister to every Girl Scout.

The number of girls who can enjoy Girl Scouting is directly related to the number of adult volunteers. Volunteer leadership is needed before a troop can be organized and meet. Daisy Girl Scout troops often consist of five - ten girls with a minimum of two registered adults. It varies, but in general, troops meet one hour as often as once a week or every other week. Popular meeting places are schools, homes, churches and community buildings.

Daisy Girl Scouts are encouraged, but not required, to wear their uniforms. A girl is considered to be "in uniform" when she wears her Girl Scout membership pin. Uniforms and handbooks can be purchased at the Girl Scouts Redwood Falls Service Center Shop or by clicking the council shop on the home page.

Daisy Girl Scout troops are financially supported by parents, guardians and/or troop sponsors. Each troop determines the amount based on what is planned for the year. Daisy Girl Scouts do not participate in product sales.

Brownie Girl Scouts

Brownie Girl Scouts are 6 to 8 years old and usually in first through third grade. Membership in Girl Scouting is granted to any girl who makes the Girl Scout Promise and accepts the Girl Scout Law, and has paid annual membership dues. A girl will not be denied membership due to inability to pay; financial assistance is available for all girls.

As a Brownie Girl Scout, a girl has the opportunity to earn Brownie Try-its. Wear Brownie Girl Scout Try-Its on the vest or sash below the membership stars, placed as received, horizontally in rows of four or five. Arrange Try-Its on the left and right sides of the vest to achieve a balanced appearance. They can also be continued around the bottom of the vest to the back. Each Brownie Girl Scout Try-It represents completion of activities in an area of interest.

The number of girls who can enjoy the Girl Scout program is directly related to the number of adult volunteers. Volunteer leadership is needed before a troop can be organized and meet. Brownie troops often consist of 10 - 15 girls with a minimum of two registered adults. It varies, but in general, troops meet 60 - 90 minutes as often as once a week or every other week. Popular meeting places are schools, homes, churches and community buildings.

Brownie Girl Scouts are encouraged, but not required, to wear their uniforms. A girl is considered to be "in uniform" when she wears her Girl Scout membership pin. The troop determines which uniform pieces are worn. Uniforms and handbooks can be purchased at the Girl Scouts Redwood Falls Service Center Shop or by clicking the Council Shop of the home page.

Brownie Girl Scouts take an active part in the decision-making process in determining their troop or group dues. Dues will vary, depending upon what the girls plan to accomplish during the year. Girls can participate in nut and cookie sales to learn marketing, money management skills, planning & execution, goal setting and other skills. Troop money remains in the troop and is used to support troop program and activities. Parents may be asked to contribute financially and/or donate supplies.

Junior Girl Scouts

Junior Girl Scouts are 8 to 11 years old and usually in fourth through sixth grade. Membership in Girl Scouting is granted to any girl who makes the Girl Scout Promise and accepts the Girl Scout Law, and has paid annual membership dues. A girl will not be denied membership due to inability to pay; financial assistance is available for all girls.

As a Junior Girl Scout, a girl has the opportunity to earn Badges. Wear the first badge on the right side of the vest, just above the bottom edge, or in rows of three to four on the Junior Girl Scout sash as shown. Place additional badges in horizontal rows, keeping the rows on the right and left balanced. If you run out of room, put badges on the back of the vest or sash in rows starting at the bottom. Each badge signifies specific achievements in Junior Girl Scouting. Junior Girl Scout badges can also be worn on the back of the Girl Scout vest and sash for girls 11-17.

The number of girls who can enjoy the Girl Scout program is directly related to the number of adult volunteers. Volunteer leadership is needed before a troop can organize and meet. Junior troops often consists of 10 - 15 girls with are minimum of two registered adults. It varies, but in general, troops meet 60 - 90 minutes as often as once a week or every other week. Popular meeting places are schools, homes, churches and community buildings.

Junior Girl Scouts are encouraged, but not required, to wear their uniforms. A girl is considered to be "in uniform" when she wears her Girl Scout membership pin. Uniforms and handbooks can be purchased at the Girl Scouts Redwood Falls Service Center Shop or by clicking the Council Shop of the home page.

Juniors rely less on the leader for ideas and begin to take responsibility for planning and carrying out short-term projects. Junior Girl Scouts take an active part in the decision-making process in determining their troop or group dues. Dues will vary, depending upon what the girls plan to accomplish during the year. Girls can participate in nut and cookie sales to teach marketing, money management, goal setting and other important life skills. Troop money remains in the troop and is used to support troop program and activities. Parents may be asked to contribute financially and/or donate supplies.

Girls ages 11-17

These Girl Scouts are 11 to 17 years old and usually in sixth through 12th grade. Membership in Girl Scouting is granted to any girl who makes the Girl Scout Promise and accepts the Girl Scout Law, and has paid annual membership dues. A girl will not be denied membership due to inability to pay; financial assistance is available for all girls.

Girls 11-17 are encouraged to find their own style with the various uniform components available through GSUSA that include sporty T-shirts, polo-shirts, V-necks, khaki pants, shorts, or skirts. A uniform is an optional way to identify girls as part of a group when representing Girl Scouts. If you choose to use a uniform, you may purchase it at Girl Scouts Redwood Falls Service Center Shop or by clicking the Council Shop of the home page.

The Uniform Option: Girls 11-17 may choose to display their awards, including STUDIO 2B components, on sashes or vests with the official uniform for Girl Scouts 11-17. When wearing the Girl Scout uniform for girls 11-14 or 14-17, girls can choose to wear their earned charms on the STUDIO 2B Charm Bracelet or to pin them on the front of the sash or vest with other earned insignia via the charm holder. The STUDIO 2B Pin/Pendant can be worn on the sash or vest next to the last membership star earned or as a pendant around the neck.

The No Uniform Option: If girls don't choose to wear a uniform, they can choose to wear their earned charms on the STUDIO 2B charm bracelet or the STUDIO 2B Charm Holder. The Girl Scout Membership Pin (and the WAGGGS Pin) is always appropriate to wear on clothing over the heart on the left side "to be official." The STUDIO 2B Pin can be worn on the right side, opposite the Girl Scout Membership Pin.

The number of girls who can enjoy the Girl Scout program is directly related to the number of adult volunteers. Volunteer leadership is needed before a troop can be organized and meet. Troops/groups often consist of 8 - 10 girls with a minimum of two registered adults. Troop meeting length and frequency is usually determined by the interests and needs of the girls. Popular meeting places are schools, homes, churches and community buildings.

Girl Scouts 11-17 take a major role in planning and carrying out activities and conducting troop business meetings. Girl Scouts 11-17 determine their troop or group dues. Dues will vary, depending upon what the girls plan to accomplish during the year. Girls continue to participate in product sales to enhance marketing, money management, goal setting and other important life skills. Troop money remains in the troop and is used to support troop program and activities. Parents may be asked to contribute financially and/or donate supplies.