Junior Girl Scouts (Ages 8-11)
Explorations, Fun, and Best Friends Forever

	FROM A JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT "The other day, I went to Joshua Tree National Park in California and climbed rocks and went on a trail. I also had 10 inches of my hair cut off and donated it to Locks of Love to use in wigs for kids who are sick and have lost their hair. I love Girl Scouts!" —Haily, 9

Junior Girl Scouts earn badges and discover what girl power is all about through new activities and by learning to take charge of their own plans. They gain self-confidence as they explore the world in partnership with their troop/group leaders.

Activities for Junior Girl Scouts

• Staying at a Girl Scout camp and learning outdoor skills
• Sleeping over in a science museum
• Perfecting soccer moves with a professional women's soccer player
• Working on the "Horse Rider" badge by learning to ride a horse
• Selling cookies to earn money for a trip to a theme park
• Going on a scavenger hunt for neighborhood litter
• Writing to a Girl Scout who lives overseas

Troop/Group Leaders

Every Junior Girl Scout belongs to a troop or group guided by leaders who are taught by certified trainers. Leaders partner with girls as they explore new opportunities, learn decision-making skills, and gain the confidence to be trailblazers in service to their communities.

Uniforms and Books

Junior Girl Scouts can wear the Girl Scout Membership Pin, showing they belong to Girl Scouts of the USA, and the World Trefoil Pin, signifying their membership in a worldwide movement. Girls can purchase Junior Girl Scout uniforms with either a sash or vest to display their badges and other insignia. They can also buy the Junior Girl Scout Handbook and Junior Girl Scout Badge Book. Leaders use the Junior Girl Scout Leader Guide Book and Safety-Wise.

How to Join

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.