How Much Does it Cost to be a Girl Scout?
Girl Scouts is unlike many other youth activities in that it depends on active adult involvement (volunteers) rather than charging large fees. Because of this, the national membership dues are only $25 per year and include accident and activity insurance.
Most Girl Scouts participate in the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program. The ‘learnings and earnings’ from this and a Fall Product Sale are what girls use for planning, budgeting and paying for most of their own activities. Additionally, most troops ask girls to contribute “Troop Dues,” a small amount of money which is collected at each meeting.
Uniforms are not mandatory but certain components (vest or sash, troop number patches, pin, etc.) help identify your daughter as a Girl Scout - both personally and to the community.
A parent’s financial status should not affect a girl’s ability to participate in Girl Scouts. Therefore, no girl will be denied membership because of an inability to pay. GSCNC’s Financial Assistance Program is available to help with dues and variety of activity fees.
Most Girl Scouts participate in the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program. The ‘learnings and earnings’ from this and a Fall Product Sale are what girls use for planning, budgeting and paying for most of their own activities. Additionally, most troops ask girls to contribute “Troop Dues,” a small amount of money which is collected at each meeting.
Uniforms are not mandatory but certain components (vest or sash, troop number patches, pin, etc.) help identify your daughter as a Girl Scout - both personally and to the community.
A parent’s financial status should not affect a girl’s ability to participate in Girl Scouts. Therefore, no girl will be denied membership because of an inability to pay. GSCNC’s Financial Assistance Program is available to help with dues and variety of activity fees.