We know that this is a challenging time for Girl Scouts—staying home
from school and away from friends is a significant change in her
routine that can make her feel disconnected. At Girl Scouts, we are
fortunate to be able to continue offering the same quality programming
to girls, volunteers, and families virtually for at-home enrichment
experiences. Our Girl Scout sisterhood will help us stay connected
during these unprecedented times. We are in this together!
Check this page often, as we will continue to add virtual badge
activities, programs, and resources for girls and families to engage
with from home. These are all available to the public—no Girl Scout
membership necessary.
For the latest updates and guidance from Girl Scouts of Orange
County regarding COVID-19 please visit girlscoutsoc.org/covid19.
A special message for Girl Scouts from GSOC's CEO Vikki Shepp.
View a video message from Vikki to our volunteers
here.
GSUSA Girl Scouts at Home
Stay connected to Girl Scouts across the nation and around the world.
Bring the exploration, fun and learning of Girl Scouts
to your family even when circumstances are keeping Girl Scouts from
meeting up in person. Afterall, Girl Scouts isn’t somewhere girls go
or something they do—it’s who they are day in, day out. Use these
self-guided, free activities to keep your girl, your troop, and your
community connected.
NEW: Three Steps to Unlocking Your
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GSUSA Virtual Events
Girl Scouts may not be able to meet in person, but thanks to Girl
Scouts at Home, we can all participate in amazing Girl Scout
events—online and in real time. Explore events for current and
prospective Girl Scouts, parents and caregivers, and volunteers. New
virtual events are added weekly.
National Service Projects
Ways to Serve Your Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From educating communities about food production and
selling Treasury Bonds during WWI and the Spanish flu pandemic to
planting victory gardens and training in first aid during WWII, Girl
Scouts have always stepped up in times of need, and our current
COVID-19 crisis is no different. All across our country and our world,
Girl Scouts have leapt to the aid of others by engaging in wonderful
acts of service and kindness. Now your troop can get involved too!
NEW - Girl Scouts Give Back: Citizen Science!
This summer, your troop can contribute to important
scientific research by participating in one of our Girl Scouts Give
Back citizen science projects. We’ve partnered with SciStarter, an
online citizen science community, to help get you going!
At Home Badges and Activities
When girls take the lead, great things happen! Even though your
girl’s daily routine may have temporarily changed, there are many ways
she can still participate in Girl Scout activities and earn awards!
Community Service
Now's a great time for your girl to get creative on how she can give
back to her community!
Need some inspiration? Send cards and notes to nursing home
residents who are seeing fewer visitors. Some organizations may let
you video call with residents to help them feel connected! Contact
your local senior center to learn what works best for them.
Our mission truly would not be possible without volunteers like you
who are providing girls stability in uncertain times and the
encouragement and safe space they need to continue dreaming big,
taking on the tough challenges, and growing into strong, confident leaders.
Below are is are resources to support your delivery of the Girl
Scout Leadership Experience while at home.
Virtual Meeting Tools
Below is a list of free and low-cost tools that troops and
communities in other councils are using for virtual meetings. While we
cannot endorse or support specific online meeting tools, we
encourage you to look at these and alternative options and discuss the
pros and cons with parents and girls to determine the best solution
for your troop or community needs.
Share Her Story!
Girl Scouts have amazing adventures! We want to hear how your girl
is using her Girl Scout skills at this time by taking initiative,
caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. Share her story with us here and please
tag us in your stories on Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram @girlscoutsoc #GirlScoutsAtHome