Become a Girl Scout
Become a Girl Scout
Where Confidence Grows
New to Girl Scouts? With our Extended Year Membership, you can start as early as April 2026 and keep the fun going through September 2027!
You’ll unlock a world of adventure, friendship, and discovery for $91 for girls and $42 for adults who are joining for the first time. Jump in early and experience all the amazing things waiting for you in Girl Scouts!
Join today and watch her thrive.
Early Bird Patch
If a Girl Scout joins by April 30, they will receive an exclusive Early Bird charm patch and charm! This patch also allow girls to earn additional free charms throughout the year that will ensure your Girl Scout is having the best year EVER! Each patch holds six charms and charms will need to be picked up at a GSNETX retail location in mid to late-May
Charms will be based on the following activities:
| Extended Membership Year | Participated in a STEM Center event |
| Experienced something new with their troop | Participated in a camping event at Camp Bette Perot |
| Participated in a community service event | Participated in a camping event at Camp Gambill |
| Participated in a community engagement event | Earned a new badge |
| Participated in Girl Scout Cookie sales | Earned a higher award |
| Participated in a Girl Scout DreamLab event | Attended Mall Madness |
| Attended Camp S'more |
Is your child starting kindergarten or first grade this fall?
Kick off her adventure with Get Ready with Girl Scouts™, a special summer program designed just for new members—perfect for making friends and beginning her Girl Scout journey!
When she joins through Extended Year Membership*, she’ll enjoy:
- Three activity books shipped directly to her in August, filled with fun activities to get her ready for the new school year.
- E-newsletters with more activities for the whole family, including tips and resources for caregivers.
- A surprise gift just to welcome her to Girl Scouts!
- Access to everything Girl Scouts offers through September 2027.
- All while becoming part of an amazing community of friends.
Love the Outdoors
Enjoy the outdoors and earn your first patch with this complementary activity book with 50+ fun activities.
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Experience Boxes for Daises and Brownies
Get complimentary Girl Scout Experience Boxes for new Daisy and Brownie troops.
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Girl Scout Grade Levels
Peek into each Girl Scout level and discover the exciting opportunities they offer. She will have a ton of fun!
ENTER NOWInterested in trying Girl Scouts before you join? Browse the calendar below to find an event near you.
New Troop Leader Incentives
Volunteer troop leaders help Girl Scouts become stronger, kinder, and braver than they ever thought possible. They engage regularly with their Girl Scouts and guide them through activities, like earning badges, exploring the outdoors, or running their own business through the Girl Scout Cookie Program.
Already a Girl Scout? Visit gsnetx.org/renew.
Frequently Asked Questions
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*The annual Girl Scout membership is valid from October 1 through September 30 of the following year. For a limited time, girls and adults who are new to Girl Scouts can join through the Extended Year membership and be a Girl Scout through September 30, 2027.
