Parents say Girl Scouts provides girls:
- Critical social interaction
- High quality activities and programs
- A positive impact on her development
- Opportunities to help her community
- Unique opportunities and experiences
- Positive influence of her troop leaders
- A welcoming environment for all girls regardless of culture, ethnicity, and religion
Parents said in Girl Scouts their girl:
- Participated in a wide variety of activities
- Had opportunities she wouldn’t have otherwise
- Benefited from the experience
- Felt like she belonged
- Worked toward meaningful goals
- That Girl Scouts provided opportunities to bond with their girl
Parents said Girl Scouts helped girls:
- Build friendships with other girls
- Become more confident
- Develop communication skills
- Become more curious about the world around them
- Develop a sense of responsibility or independence
- Take healthy risks
- Make a difference in her community
- Develop project and time management skills
Parents said Girl Scouts helped girl develop:
- Practical life skills
- Entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills
- STEM skills
- Leadership skills
- Outdoor and nature skills
- Civic engagement