Girl Scouts shape UP!

This is your year! The year you shape UP! You'll feel better, look better, and have lots more energy for fun. So get off the couch, toss the 32-ounce can of soda, and give your mouse a break!

Please note: The GSUSA online shop no longer sells the shape UP! patch, but it may be available in some council shops.

To do the program, do at least 30 minutes of activity three times a week for three months and all of the nutrition activities for your age group. We've included some charts to help you track your progress.

Part 1 - Get Movin!

Participate any way you want—in whatever activities you choose—by yourself, in a group, with your family or other adult. Just be active a minimum of 30 minutes three to four times a week for three months.

Ask your Girl Scout leader or advisor for help in planning a fun routine. Many councils have partnerships with parks and recreation departments, sports organizations, and with schools and colleges for instruction and facilities.

You can choose from the following list of sample activities, or think of an activity on your own. Leaders can also choose activities from GirlSports Basics for Girl Scout Brownies, or Fit & Fun for Girl Scout Juniors. Record your activity on the shape UP! Activity Record (PDF).

Part II – Eat Right!

It's up to you! When it comes to your health, it's the "power of choice!" You can live on pizza and fries or you can eat wisely–tasty meals with less fat, smaller portions, and scrumptious new foods. Make healthy choices most of the time and you'll feel better, improve your physical condition, and look great. Please do all of the activities for your grade level.

Download the following to complete your activities:

• shape UP! for Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies (PDF)
• shape UP! for Girl Scout Juniors (PDF)
• shape UP! for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors (PDF)

* Many of these activities were adapted from "The Power of Choice," a publication of the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration. For more activities or the complete guide, visit the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Web site.