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We are Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts discover who they are, tap into the power inside them, and build the confidence to let it shine.  

Through programs from coast to coast and overseas, girls of all backgrounds and abilities come as they are and create their own paths. Each step becomes a part of the journey, and along the way, they explore their passions, develop hands-on skills, and discover the tools they need to lead with joy, on their own terms.  

Challenges don’t stop Girl Scouts. They discover their strengths in science labs and on hiking trails, at cookie booths and in front of city councils. Backed by volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, they are part of a lifelong sisterhood of powerful change-makers who are always on their side. 

Girl Scouts. Because the world deserves to see their full potential—and they deserve to experience it. 

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Promise and Law

Girl Scouts uphold the Promise and Law in everything they do. Often recited at the start of a troop meeting or gathering, the Girl Scout Promise and Law remind us to be honest, to help people at all times, and to make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise

On my honor, I will try:
To serve God* and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

*Members may substitute for the word God
in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.

Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong,
and responsible for what I say and do,
and to respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place,
and be a sister to every Girl Scout.


La Promisa y La Ley

Las Girl Scouts defienden la Promesa y la Ley en todo lo que hacen. A menudo recitada al comienzo de reunión de tropa o una asamblea, la Promesa y la Ley de las Girl Scouts nos recuerdan a ser honestos, a ayudar a las personas en todo momento y a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

La Promisa de Girl Scouts

Por mi honor, yo trataré:
De servir a Dios y a mi patria,
Ayudar a las personas en todo momento
y vivir conforme a la Ley de Girl Scouts.

La Ley de Girl Scouts

Yo me esforzaré por:
ser honrada y justa,
cordial y servicial,
considerada y compasiva,
valiente y fuerte, y
responsable de lo que digo y hago,
y por
respetarme a mí misma y a los demás
respetar la autoridad,
usar los recursos de manera prudente,
hacer del mundo un lugar mejor,
y ser hermana de cada una de las Girl Scouts.

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