Girl Scout Pathways are the ways in which girls might participate in Girl Scouting. Girls can choose any one, all, or some of these pathways within a single year; however, different pathways are geared specifically to different grade levels—an approach to ensure that girls and adults can participate in Girl Scouting in the ways in which they want.

Pathways are as follows:

• Camp: Do you love learning about nature and the environment? Girls can choose to camp with us by day or overnight.
• Events: Most girls have more than one passion. Maybe storytelling, and acting and dancing. Choose events centered on your favorite activities throughout the Girl Scouting year.
• Series: Everything’s more fun when you’re sharing it with others who love the same things. Our series let girls explore interests together in a way that fits their schedules.
• Travel: Want to go places? Girl Scouts do. When they see and experience new things, it’s always an adventure they’ll never forget.
• Troops: Meeting regularly, girls can share amazing experiences…learn to make a difference in their community…and have lots of fun!
• Virtual: Girl Scouting via the Internet? Hey, it’s the 21st century. As a virtual Scout, girls can join in exciting interactive activities with girls their age.

Girl experience

Girls have the freedom to choose from any of the pathways to join Girl Scouting and may participate in multiple pathways within a membership year. Pathways allow girls to explore their skills and interests while helping to shape a variety of fun and enriching leadership experiences that inspire them to reach their personal best.

No matter where and how they participate, girls get the necessary guidance from adult volunteers and Council staff to develop leadership skills and understand how those skills can be used to make a difference in the world.