Activity Ideas
A Resource for Girl Scout Leaders and Volunteers

Girl Scouting provides activities that allow girls to develop through experiential learning—whether they're planning a ceremony, exploring a park, working in a team, leading others in song, creating an image on a computer, or helping others in a service project. Guidelines for conducting safe Girl Scout program activities can be found in Safety-Wise and through your local Girl Scout council. Ways to adapt common activities for girls with special needs can be found in Focus on Ability.

Activities in Girl Scouting are based on girls' interests and planned by girls and adults in partnership. Activities for all age-levels can be found in a wide range of Girl Scout books and resources, including on the Web. Girl Scout councils also develop activities that tap into community resources.

This section contains some basic pointers for doing activities, as well as specific activities that can be used for different age-levels. Check back throughout the year, as new tips and ideas are added.