There are so many ways girls and families can participate in Girl Scouts. Whether your girl is part of a troop and looking for more activities or wanting to earn badges and get outdoors on her own, this page brings together all of the resources you need to participate in Girl Scouts together as a family.
As a Girl Scout Juliette, girls get to experience all the fun and amazing things Girl Scouts do but on your own schedule.
With the guidance from a caregiver or other advisor you choose, girls can earn badges, Highest Awards, sell cookies, attend cool events and activities, travel with other Girl Scout groups and experience the outdoors at camp.
You choose your next adventure and the fun continues!
Get the most out of your family’s Girl Scout year with our Family Connections resource here.
Looking to participate in a troop experience? We can help you find and join a troop near you here.
Introducing our GSWNY Badge-in-a-Box!
We’ve found a new way to bring Girl Scouting home.
If circumstances make it difficult for a girl’s troop to meet in person, if she is a Juliette Girl Scout, or if you simply want to have some additional Girl Scout fun and learning experiences as a family, the new Badge in a Box program might be a good fit for your family.
For $10 to $15 you can purchase a Badge in a Box designed to make Girl Scouting at home stress-free, the Badge in a Box includes the supplies needed to complete a badge at home, an easy to follow activity guide, and the badge itself!
Available for $15 per box:
Available for $10 per box:
NOTE: Grant funds available for some areas of our Council reducing the cost of boxes down to $5.00. If there is not a grant available in your area, members can apply for Council Opportunity Funds.
The boxes will be available for curbside pick-up at the Buffalo, Rochester, Lockport, and Jamestown Service Centers. Click here to order your Badge in a Box.
There are a limited number of boxes available and will be for curbside pick-up only.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-837-6410 or email.
Check out great Council-sponsored programs. Keep checking back, we’ll constantly update this page with the latest in-person and virtual events!
Girls can participate in the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world with their families! Learn more here.
Interested in getting outdoors? Check out our Property Rentals! Your troop and family are welcome to visit our beautiful camps for unforgettable outdoor experiences. We’ve also put together this list of ideas for your Troop or Family to enjoy the outdoors safely. All girls and troops must follow GSWNY COVID guidelines during these activities.
View and Download the Self-Led Outdoor Activities Guide
Nothing is more important than ensuring the health and safety of girls, whether they’re engaged in a real-world activity or exploring online. Instilling in girls an understanding of the best ways to stay safe in today’s complicated world is a top priority for us.
Before getting started, here's a quick word from Girl Scout Kayla, sharing best practices for Girl Scouting online. Also, for Girl Scout activities that involve the Internet, be sure to consult this Online Safety Guide and Virtual Meeting Safety Tips Sheet. Then have your girl sign the Girl Scout Online Safety Pledge.
Safety standards and guidelines for Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) approved activities.
The Volunteer Toolkit is a digital planning tool that gives volunteers resources and program content to get the year started—and keep it going smoothly! Fully customizable, the toolkit is digitally responsive so volunteers can plan and prepare practically anywhere.
Below you will find info on how girls and families can participate in Girl Scouts from our national organization. Here you’ll find resources, activities, national programs and events, and more here!
