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GIRL SCOUTS OF THE
SIERRA NEVADA
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
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Girls develop self-knowledge and life skills to make
healthy choices.
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Girls implement strategies for staying physically
active.
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Girls develop a positive self-image, sound values and
a strong social conscience.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS
/RESULTS
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Girls become confident in developing skills in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics and
retain these as career options.
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Girls set high educational and career goals.
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Girls gain confidence in a supportive, hands-on,
non-competitive environment.
THE ARTS
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Girls enhance their creative expression through fine
arts, music, dance, writing, film and other mediums.
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Girls explore social issues, values and their roles in
society.
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Girls gain technical and creative skills.
TRAVEL
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Girls travel to new places and have experiences they
might not have otherwise.
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Girls develop new skills and the confidence to meet
people from different cultures.
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Girls gain a sense of independence and world
citizenship.
OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
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Girls discover the natural world found in urban,
suburban and rural areas.
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Girls understand the science behind nature and
wildlife conservation.
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Girls become strong environmental stewards and
participate in conservation projects.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
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Girls learn how to earn, manage and invest money.
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Girls make sound financial decisions regarding
purchases, credit and savings.
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Girls understand what it means to be financially
independent and plan for their futures.
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.
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