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PROGRAM GOALS

The Girl Scout Program is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law and reflects the interests and needs of girls. It provides a variety of experiences and offers age appropriate activities while encouraging a progression of skill development and responsibility through the different age levels (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts). The Girl Scout program promotes the development of leadership and decision-making skills.

All Program Activities Are Based On The Four Program Goals:

1. Girls will develop to their full potential. Girl Scouting will:

  • Foster girls' feelings of self-acceptance and unique self-worth.

  • Promote girls' perception of themselves as competent, responsible, and open to new experiences and challenges.

  • Offer girls opportunities to learn new skills.

  • Encourage girls' personal growth.

  • Allow girls to utilize and practice talents and abilities

2. Girls will relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect. Girl Scouting will:

  • Help girls develop sensitivity to others and respect for their needs, feelings, and rights.

  • Promote an understanding of individual, cultural, religious, and racial differences.

  • Foster the ability to build friendships and working relationships.

3. Girls will develop a meaningful set of values to guide their actions and to provide for sound decision-making. Girl Scouting will:

  • Help girls develop meaningful values and ethics that will guide their actions.

  • Foster an ability to make decisions that are consistent with girls' values and that reflect respect for the rights and needs of others.

  • Empower girls to act upon their values and convictions.

  • Encourage girls to reexamine their ideals as they mature.

4. Girls will contribute to the improvement of society through the use of their abilities and leadership skills, while working in cooperation with others. Girl Scouting will:

  • Help girls develop concern for the well-being of their communities.

  • Promote girls' understanding of how the quality of community life affects every member of society.

  • Encourage girls to use their skills to work with others for the benefit of all.



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