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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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Girl Scouts is fun for the whole family! Join us to make new friends and learn all about being a Girl Scout.

September 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Franklin Avenue Library, Des Moines
September 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Altoona Public Library, Altoona
September 10, 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Southern Hills Mall, Sioux City
September 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Ottumwa Public Library, Ottumwa
September 12, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Girl Scout Leadership Center, Mason City
September 15, 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs
September 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Ames Public Library, Ames
September 16, 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Newton Public Library, Newton
September 16, 5:45-6:45 p.m. - Indianola Public Library, Indianola
September 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Urbandale Public Library, Urbandale
September 22, 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Swea City Library, Swea City
September 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Oskaloosa Public Library, Oskaloosa
September 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Grimes Public Library, Grimes
October 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Winterset Public Library, Winterset
October 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Knoxville Public Library, Knoxville

Planning to attend one of these events? RSVP online!

The next Girl Scout membership year runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Annual membership dues are $65 for girl members and $30 for adult members. Additional local fees and discounts may apply. Financial aid may be available. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.

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Download our free activity sheet, The Fun of Girl Scouts, to see what being a Girl Scout is all about—friendships, fun, and the confidence to take on whatever comes next.

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With Girl Scouts, she can…

Make a Difference

Turn her passions into purpose, in her community and beyond.

Find Adventure

Take on new challenges that expand her world.

Make Friends

Find friends who support her and cheer her on.

Explore the Outdoors

Build confidence as she camps, hikes, and explores nature.

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What is Girl Scouts?
Girl Scouts is more than an activity—it’s a Movement dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Why do girls love being Girl Scouts?
Girl Scouts is a way of life that brings out the best in your girl, even in the most challenging of times. While they’re learning about STEM, the outdoors, entrepreneurship, and important life skills, Girl Scouts are also discovering new ways to make their family and community stronger, kinder, and better for everyone.

How does it work? What’s a “troop”?
Groups of Girl Scouts, called troops, typically meet weekly or every other week for an hour or two. Guided by adult volunteers, troop members choose the hands-on activities and projects that excite them, try new things, and cheer each other on. Together, they earn badges to reflect their successes and show the world what they’re made of.

What’s the goal?
Making sure girls are given the opportunity to reach their full potential by developing values and skills that will lead them to happier lives.  

When can I get started?
If your girl is ready to let her best self shine and start creating the world she wants to see, she’s ready to be a Girl Scout today. A Girl Scout membership is $65. A Girl Scout membership year starts on October 1 and lasts until September 30 of the following year, but you can get started early by joining or renewing your membership in April each year. Get started today.

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