Silver Award Spotlight: Bridging the Civics Gap with Civics Pro

Silver Award Spotlight: Bridging the Civics Gap with Civics Pro

No matter where you stand politically, in order to be an active engaged citizen, it’s important to understand the basics of government. According to the Nation’s Report Card , only 24 percent of eighth-graders are proficient in civics , and, per the Annenberg Public Policy Center, only two in five American adults can name all three branches of government.

Supporting Gender-Expansive Girl Scouts

Supporting Gender-Expansive Girl Scouts

I didn’t know when I started volunteering that my troop contained queer and gender-expansive youth, or that learning to provide a safe space for them would be part of my work as a troop leader. The journey that my Troop and I have been on has only expanded my love of being their Troop Leader.

5 Reasons Your Girl Should Attend GSNorCal’s Virtual Summer Program

5 Reasons Your Girl Should Attend GSNorCal’s Virtual Summer Program

Girl Scout camp is a magical experience. But whether it’s distance, time, money, or even a global pandemic, not everyone can access the summer camp experience. That’s why we created Tajar’s Treehouse, a virtual camp experience for all girls (whether she’s a Girl Scout or not) in Kindergarten through fifth grade.

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