MEMBERSHIP

A contemporary, informal education program, Girl Scouts offers girls ages 5-17 opportunities to discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Chartered by the Girl Scouts of the USA, Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada serves members in 23 counties throughout northern Nevada and eastern California. In 2007, one in every eleven girls served by our council called herself a Girl Scout!

Click here to download the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada Fact Sheet.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Girl Scouting helps girls discover, connect and take action with hundreds of different council-sponsored programs and events that meet the diverse interests and passions of girls. This past year, 3,134 girls and family members participated in 90 council-wide events. Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada concentrated on six leadership-building initiatives that are results-driven, including:

HEALTH AND WELLNESS /RESULTS

• Girls develop self-knowledge and life skills to make healthy choices.

• Girls implement strategies for staying physically active.

• Girls develop a positive self-image, sound values and a strong social conscience.

Our Partners: Wells Fargo Bank, US Bank, Bank of America, Game Tech International, United Way of Northern Nevada & the Sierra

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS /RESULTS

• Girls become confident in developing skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and retain these as career options.

• Girls set high educational and career goals.

• Girls gain confidence in a supportive, hands-on, non-competitive environment.

Our Partners: University of Nevada, Reno, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Petersen Foundation, Patricia Tripple, Bureau of Land Management

THE ARTS /RESULTS

• Girls enhance their creative expression through fine arts, music, dance, writing, film and other mediums.

• Girls explore social issues, values and their roles in society.

• Girls gain technical and creative skills.

Our Partners: Leonette Foundation, Robert R. Banks Foundation, AT&T, Colonial Bank, Somersett Development Company, Accountants Inc.

TRAVEL /RESULTS

• Girls travel to new places and have experiences they might not have otherwise.

• Girls develop new skills and the confidence to meet people from different cultures.

• Girls gain a sense of independence and world citizenship.

Our Partners: Amplitude LLC, Bonanza Casino, Grand Sierra Resort, Kohn Colodny, Reno Rotary Foundation, RSCVA, Reno Gazette-Journal

OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION /RESULTS

• Girls discover the natural world found in urban, suburban and rural areas.

• Girls understand the science behind nature and wildlife conservation.

• Girls become strong environmental stewards and participate in conservation projects.

Our Partners: E.L. Cord, Petersen Foundation, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Soroptimist International, Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Q&D Construction

FINANCIAL LITERACY /RESULTS

• Girls learn how to earn, manage and invest money.

• Girls make sound financial decisions regarding purchases, credit and savings.

• Girls understand what it means to be financially independent and plan for their futures.

Our Partners: ZONTA, Great Basin Credit Union, Gannett Foundation, Webster Foundation, Helen Close Foundation, Wilbur May Foundation

FOR MORE INFORMATION

To join Girl Scouts or for more information about our programs, please contact our membership department at 775.322.0642, ext. 238 or email membershipassistant@gssn.org.