Girl Scouts in the Katy Area
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Girl Scouts are more than crafts, cookies and camping. We build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Come share the fun with your daughters. Help form a troop by registering your daughter and volunteering to be a Leader or help with troop support, it is an investment of a lifetime!
How Do I Join Girl Scouts?
Girls may join Girl Scouts at any time throughout the year, but the best time to join is in the fall during our New Troop Formation and Adult Volunteer Recruitment Rallies. This is when new troops are formed from interested girls and adult volunteers (moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents etc) and gives the girls the advantage of having the entire school year to participate.
What is my Service Unit (SU)?
The KatyISD area is made up of six different Service Units. Service Units are the volunteer support teams made up of experienced Troop Leaders trained in the administrative duties pertinent to managing a large number of troops. The SU facilitates training, idea sharing, networking, event planning, and distributes program opportunites for the Girl Scouts and Leaders it serves. Go to the page of this website entitled “What is a Service Unit (SU)?” to find which SU serves your KatyISD school . You may register with any Service Unit, however, most people sign up with the Service Unit that serves their school.
How do I find a rally?
To find a Rally for your school, go to the page of this website entitled “Area Rally Dates” and scroll down to find your Service Unit. Rally dates, times, and locations will be listed. Registration forms and fees ($12.00) per person (new registration fee for 2009-2010) are collected on rally night and girls are placed in troops with adults who volunteer to be Leaders.
What if I miss my rally date?
If you arrive in our area sometime after Fall rally or miss the rally for your school, please go to the page of this website called “Contact Us” and submit an email enquiry (you may copy the necessary information straight off the page and paste it into your email, where you can add your information and send it to our San Jacinto Council email at girlscouts.katy@yahoo.com) your information will be forwarded to the appropriate Service Unit.
What do I do once I volunteer to be a Leader?
Go to the "Become a Leader" page of this website to learn about the requirements necessary to become an appointed Leader. The Basic Leadership Training (BLT) page has a list of available local trainings. The www.gssjc.org website lists trainings offered by the San Jacinto Council to enhance you skills and make you a stronger Leader, (click on Adults, then on Course Offerings) .
What are the levels of Girl Scouting?
- Daisy Girl Scouts - grades K-1
- Brownie Girl Scouts - grades 2-3
- Junior Girl Scouts - grades 4-5
- Cadette Girl Scouts - grades 6-8
- Senior Girl Scouts - grades 9-10
- Ambassador Girl Scouts - grades 11-12
- Adult Girl Scouts - Adults who join to volunteer and Girls may become adult members when they have completed their Ambassador years, after they graduate High School (or equivalent)
Daisy Girl Scouts
Daisy Girl Scouts are in kindergarten or first grade. Daisies learn how to work together and develop values as they play together and learn about Girl Scouts. Daisies can earn petals for learning about the Girl Scout Law. Daisies are able to complete service projects with older troops. This group gets its name from Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low, whose nickname was "Daisy".
Brownie Girl Scouts
Brownie Girl Scouts are second and third graders. Brownies learn about themselves, their family, friends, and the world around them. They can earn Try-Its for trying new things. They can go to fun and interesting places, participate in service projects, and participate in the cookie sale. Brownies are also allowed to go to Girl Scout camp. They may wear a distinctive brown beanie for which they are known.
Junior Girl Scouts
Junior Girl Scouts are fourth and fifth graders. Juniors earn badges as they master new skills. They begin to assume responsibility and practice their leadership skills as they try new activities. These girls also go to fun and interesting places, explore computers and technology, and explore through outdoor adventures and sports. They participate in service projects and cookie sales. They go to Girl Scout camp. Juniors are eligible to complete the Bronze Award for Community Service.
Cadette Girl Scouts
Cadette Girl Scouts are sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Cadettes work on interesting projects that match their interests and talents. They take on more responsibility for their activities and learn to set goals. Cadettes can participate in national events and serve on girl planning boards. Cadettes are eligible to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award for Community Service. Cadettes explore outdoor adventures/sports such as sailing, drill team, horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, take field trips, participate in career and technology exploration, in service projects, in Girl Scout Cookie sales, and Girl Scout camp.
Senior Girl Scouts and Ambassador Girl Scouts
Senior Girl Scouts are ninth and tenth graders. Ambassador Girl Scouts are eleventh and twelfth graders. They are responsible for planning their own activities with minimal adult supervision. They are learning to serve as leaders by serving as role models for younger girls. Seniors are eligible to earn the Gold Award, highest award in Girl Scouting, and qualify for Girl Scout college scholarships. These girls travel to national and international events, serve in leadership capacities on girl planning boards, take field trips, explore outdoor adventures/sports such as ROPES, sailing, scuba, horseback riding, explore career and technology, participate in service projects, and go to Girl Scout camp. Additionally, they attend trainings such as Leader-In-Training, Counselor-In-Training, and Program Aide. They may serve as delegate. And, they focus on developing life skills necessary to be successful.