Girl Scouts Donate Flags to Hillsborough Schools on Flag Day

Photo: Karen Briegs & Tara O'Brien

Even though Flag Day isn't a federal holiday, it is celebrated by many different people in a variety of ways. For Girl Scout troops in Hillsborough, it meant that they were able to give back to their community in a special way—by donating a brand new flag to Hillsborough schools.

10 Ways to Have Fun With Girl Scouts This Summer

It's officially summer! School's out, the sun is shining bright, and now is the perfect time to plan summer fun with your sister Girl Scouts! Keep reading for ten fun ideas on how to make this summer the best one yet.

SU 81 Court of Awards and Bridging Ceremony

In Girl Scouts, bridging is a truly exciting time and on May 22nd, Girl Scouts from Service Unit 81 celebrated at the Lebanon Borough Hall with a bridging ceremony and court of awards!

Small Girl Scout Makes BIG Difference

Thank you GSHNJ Brownie Girl Scout Olivia Mendez for seeing a need in the Belleville community and becoming an advocate for a local playground being rebuilt!

Troop #65304's Walk in the Woods Project

On Saturday April 30th, Warren Girl Scout Troop #65304 held an event called "A Walk in the Woods" for K-5 Girl Scouts. The event took place at the Warren Municipal Grounds and gave the younger Girl Scouts an opportunity to learn about food and water and they even got to enjoy a hike together.

Round Table with Senator Cory Booker

On Monday, May 9th, 10 girls from the four New Jersey Girl Scout Councils—Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey, and Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey—got the chance to be involved in a round-table discussion with Senator Cory Booker!

GSHNJ Troop Meets Ocean City, MD Scouts

Best friends since they were Daises, Savannah and Rosemarie visited Ocean City, MD during their Spring Break. But they decided to make their trip a little more unique and memorable by meeting up with a fellow Girl Scout troop!

Troop #66339 Honored by Sisters Network

Over the weekend, Girl Scout Troop #66339 was honored as a Sisters Network of Central New Jersey "Outstanding Organization" of the year!

Girl Scouts Take Part in Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K

This past weekend, Girl Scouts from Troop #12881 (along with our CEO, Pat Carroll!) took part in the annual Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K to support Special Olympics New Jersey!

11 Things You Didn't Know About Juliette Gordon Low

Every story has a beginning. For Girl Scouts, that story begins with Juliette Gordon Low, a Georgia native who wanted to create a program for girls where they can develop courage, confidence, and character. Want to learn more about this amazing woman? Keep reading!

Cadette Girl Scouts Donate Scarves and Shawls

Cadette Girl Scouts from Troop #20676 wanted to learn a new skill, so they decided to pick up crocheting and knitting—but the story doesn't end there. Trinity and Briana wanted to give back to their community, so the girls put their new skills to the test and crocheted scarves and shawls to donate to the seniors of New Community Extended Care in Newark.

Brownie Troop #40385 Donates Cookies!

Selling cookies is a great way for Girl Scout troops to raise money for activities and develop important life skills—goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics—that will set them up for success beyond anything they can imagine. It's also a great way to give back to the community, which is just what Brownie Troop #40385 did.

Everything to Know About Girl Scout Grade Levels

Any girl in grades K–12 can join the fun at Girl Scouts. Whether you want to be part of a troop, sign up for exciting series or events, explore the outdoors, or travel the world, each age level has exciting opportunities for girls. Girls are placed in the appropriate grade level according to what grade they’re in at school. Keep reading to learn more about what Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are all about!