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Welcome to Girl Scouts

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Get ready for big adventures with best friends.

Finding your troop is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey. Once you join your special group of Girl Scouts, the possibilities are endless.

You’ll develop lifelong bonds as you learn new skills, explore the outdoors, help your community, and share your dreams for the future. Most importantly, your troop is a safe space to be totally yourself and grow the confidence to meet any challenge. Find out what being a Girl Scout is all about with your free activity book.

These forever friends are waiting for you—come say hi today!


Getting started is easy.

Simply provide basic contact information to create an account, and then you’ll get a list of troops that might be right for you. Check out their meeting schedules and locations, and choose the one that fits best!


Complete the Interest Form

If you have completed the interest form, here’s what comes next: toggle arrow
  • One of our Girl Scout staff members will connect with you one-on-one by phone or email to discuss the specifics of becoming a Girl Scout and answer any questions you may have.
  • As a Future Girl Scout parent or caregiver and hopefully a troop leader or helper, we will offer you opportunities to connect virtually with our staff and other parents or caregivers.
  • Troops are forming in your area. Are you ready to join? You can complete your membership and pay your registration fee anytime. 
If you have completed your membership and paid your registration fee, here’s what comes next: toggle arrow
  • Our staff team is working on forming your troop. You will receive a follow-up once the formation process begins.
  • Join us for one of our fun, upcoming activities.
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Paper Registration Forms

  • Girl & Adult 2026-2027 Membership Form (English)
  • Girl & Adult 2026-2027 Membership Form (Spanish)

Reasons to use a paper registration form:

Financial assistance
To request financial assistance, please follow the directions outlined on the Opportunity Fund page.

Internet access problems
You're welcome to use a paper registration form if you're having internet access problems. Please note: To register for council programs and trainings a login to the online system is required.

Paying for Membership with Health Insurance Vouchers
Several health insurance providers pay for Girl Scout membership as a benefit.  If your healthcare coverage provides this benefit, vouchers can be obtained directly from your insurance carrier or doctor’s office. Please submit a paper registration form (above) and the voucher sheet provided by your insurance carrier directly to the council.  Current participating insurance companies include Aetna, Missouri Care, Home State Health Plan, and HealthCare USA.

Your benefits may vary based on your insurance coverage. This list is not definitive and does not guarantee coverage by your insurance carrier. 

Returning your forms

Paper registration forms, exact cash or check payments for registrations, and/or financial assistance applications can be dropped off in person at our Council office:

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri
10561 Barkley Street, Suite 101
Overland Park, KS 66212

See all the details about the Opportunity Fund.

(Financial Assistance)

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