Girl Scouts 11-17
Ready to Become, Belong, Believe, and Build

	FROM A GIRL SCOUT 11-17 "I like being in all-girl groups because you can share things and not have to worry about somebody blabbing it to the whole school. Also, you form a bond between the girls in the group—you feel you belong." —Shar, 14

Girls ages 11-17 participate in Girl Scouting in many ways. Under the guidance of a trained adult advisor, girls mix and match activities and resources to suit their needs while giving back to their communities. They connect with each other and build self-esteem and confidence in their skills as they work on a range of projects and gain life experiences.

Sample Activities for Girl Scouts 11-17

• Learning how to be a first responder in an emergency
• Setting goals and earning charms related to a STUDIO 2BSM Focus book
• Exploring their future career options with a mentor
• Spending a summer as a counselor-in-training at camp
• Rafting down Class III (moderately difficult) rapids with a river guide
• Publishing their stories online on the STUDIO 2B Web site
• Attending a Broadway play on a trip to New York City
• Investing "play dough" in a stock-market game and beating the experts
• Earning a Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, for working on a project that benefits their community
• Traveling across the country or around the world to explore culture, science, the outdoors, and more through STUDIO 2B destinations.

Uniforms and Books

Girl Scouts 11-17 can wear the Girl Scout Membership Pin, showing they belong to Girl Scouts of the USA, and the World Trefoil Pin, signifying membership in a worldwide Movement. They can choose from uniform components for Girl Scouts 11-17 and STUDIO 2B T-shirts—or do their own thing. Girls can also buy a sash or vest to display Interest Project Awards and other insignia or purchase a bracelet or charm holder for STUDIO 2B charms. Many resources are available for both advisors and girls, including handbooks, Interest Projects for Girls 11-17, and STUDIO 2B Focus books.

Too Old to Join?

No way! Girls don't have to worry about what they've missed—just look forward to what they can experience as an 11- to 17-year-old in Girl Scouting.

Joining Girls Scouts is simple. Contact your local Girl Scout council to find the troop or group nearest you. Or call toll-free (800) GSUSA 4 U [(800) 478-7248] for more information.