As students return to school this fall, Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) invites girls and their families to say “yes” to new adventures, leadership, and community service opportunities, as well as lifelong friendships, by joining a local Girl Scout troop.
No matter their interest or passion, girls aged 5 to 17 years can discover hidden talents, build real-life skills, and grow confidence alongside friends who cheer them on every step of the way. Whether it’s building a robot, creating the perfect s’more over a campfire, planting a tree in the community, or filming their own movie, girls can dive into all kinds of activities that exercise them physically and mentally while they pursue their passions.
“Girl Scouts has a longstanding history of being girl-led and girl-centric,” said Rande Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Our goal is for the Girl Scout experience to help girls all over Nassau County discover their passions while finding their voice and forming life-long friendships. Our programs are always evolving to meet the needs of today’s girls, but our mission remains the same. We will continue to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.”
The Girl Scout experience offers girls enriching activities like field trips, outdoor adventures, STEAM programs, sports, community service, and more. As the largest girl leadership organization in the U.S., Girl Scouts has empowered generations, with alumni representing over half of the women leaders in many fields. This journey helps girls build on what they learn in school, discover their passions, and develop the confidence to lead, create positive change, and support one another throughout their lives. Girl Scouts also promotes the growth of business skills and professional development through their entrepreneurial programs, including the Girl Scout Cookie Program. By having Girl Scouts find new, innovative ways to sell cookies, they are able to hone their entrepreneurial skills and build expertise that will benefit them for years to come.
Opportunities to participate in Girl Scouts in a troop or as an individually registered member (called Juliettes) are available. Girls traditionally join a troop based on their geographic location and grade level. Girl Scouts is organized into six grade-specific levels: Daisies (kindergarten and Grade 1), Brownies (Grades 2-3), Juniors (Grades 4-5), Cadettes (Grades 6-8), Seniors (Grades 9-10), and Ambassadors (Grades 11-12). If a troop is not available in your community, girls may still join GSNC by registering and taking advantage of Council-wide offerings and other opportunities.
Girl Scouts is a family affair. Consider becoming an adult volunteer. Opportunities range from being a troop leader to volunteering to share a special skill or talent with Girl Scouts. For more information, visit gsnc.org/volunteer.
Parents and guardians can learn more about Girl Scouts by attending a Girl Scout Information and Registration night in their local area. At these events, you can learn more about Girl Scouts and register your girl in a troop, while she enjoys fun activities with new friends. You can find the information and registration night that works best for you by visiting www.gsnc.org/join.
Ready to join? Visit www.gsnc.org/join. You can also find information about Girl Scouting in your area or starting a new troop by contacting customercare@gsnc.org or calling 516.741.2550.
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