Become a Girl Scout
From kindergarten through high school, Girl Scouts is where she’ll explore her interests, build real-life skills, and grow her confidence alongside friends who cheer her on every step of the way.
Registration details: Registration fees for the 2026-2027 membership year are $65 for youth and $30 for adults, paid directly to the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA). Registration fees are national membership dues, which cover accident insurance for registered members during activities, and access to national programming, resources, and training provided by GSUSA.
Pay what you can: Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) offers a pay what you can approach to membership fees and encourages individuals to cover these costs if they are able, as financial assistance is funded on the local level would help ensure we can continue to provide sustainable services and life-changing programs.
At the same time, we never want cost to prevent any girl or adult from participating in Girl Scouts and benefitting from our programs. GSGI provides scholarship options where we will assist in paying for all or part of the membership fees to GSUSA.
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* The annual Girl Scout membership is valid from October 1 through September 30 of the following year. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.
Get Ready With Girl Scouts 
Is your child starting kindergarten or first grade this fall?
Kick off her summer adventure with Get Ready with Girl Scouts™, a school readiness program designed just for new members – perfect for making friends and beginning her Girl Scout journey!
When she joins, she’ll enjoy:
- Three activity books, aligned to school readiness standards and filled with fun summer activities! Available in both English and bilingual (Spanish), the activity books will be shipped directly to her.
- E-newsletters with more activities for the whole family, including tips and resources for caregivers.
- A surprise gift just to welcome her to Girl Scouts!
- Access to everything Girl Scouts offers.
- All while becoming part of an amazing community of friends.
When you join Girl Scouts between April 1 and June 15, you’ll receive an invitation to Let’s Go Outside! —a lively, interactive online experience hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. During this special event, you’ll meet amazing animals up close, get your questions answered by zoo experts, and enjoy a behind‑the‑scenes adventure.
Space is limited and available on a first‑come, first‑served basis, so signing up early gives you the best chance to join the fun.
Get started today and become part of the Girl Scout community!
Photo credit: Megan Murphy. Courtesy of Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.
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Girl Scout Grade Levels
Take a peek into each Girl Scout level and see all the exciting opportunities waiting for her. She will have a ton of fun!
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