Girl Scouts of America at St. Matthew
Meeting Information
All meetings are set up and scheduled by each troop leader. The times and days will vary. Please contact the leaders above if your daughter is interested in becoming a Girl Scout.
General Information
Girl Scouts of the Bay Area is the world's pre-eminent organization dedicated to solely to girls. In an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, Girl Scouts cultivate their full individual potential. The quality they develop in Girl Scouting, leadership, values, social conscience and convictions about their own self-worth, serve them all of their lives. All activities are age-appropriate and based on the Four Program Goals, as well as on the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
How does it work?
Girl participate in troop activities, go to camp, make friends, earn recognitions, meet great role models and explore new horizons. In doing so, girls develop skills; self-confidence and a sense of responsibility that can help them reach their full potential and grow strong in mind and body.What's the impact?
Girl Scouting has touched the life of one out of four women in the United States. It provides a supportive environment where girls learn to be confident leaders and to resist negative peer pressure. A girl who voids society's barriers, who grows up believing in herself, literally can change the world.
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:to serve God and my country,
to help people at all times,
and to live by the Girl Scout Law
to help people at all times,
and to live by the Girl Scout Law
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best:to be honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
And tofriendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place,
and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place,
and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
The Four Program Goals
- Girls will develop to their full potential.
- Girls will relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect.
- Girls will develop a meaningful set of values to guide their actions and to provide for sound decision making.
- Girls will contribute to the improvement of society through the use of their abilities and leadership skills, while working in cooperation with others.
