The Elizabethtown/Donegal Girl Scouts organization is seeking new members. With a mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment where young girls can thrive. The organization was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low.

Locally, the Elizabethtown/Donegal Girl Scouts enables girls to develop life skills, engage in community service and explore their interests. Troops in the Elizabethtown/Donegal area are led by volunteers who are committed to fostering a sense of leadership and self-assurance in each girl. From outdoor adventures and STEM activities to arts and crafts, the Girl Scouts program offers a diverse range of experiences.

Through a variety of hands-on activities, girls can earn badges that recognize their achievements in areas like camping skills, first aid, entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship. The Girl Scouts also emphasizes the importance of community involvement, encouraging members to take part in service projects that make a positive impact on their neighborhoods.

In addition to the skills they acquire, Girl Scouts build friendships with their peers. For many girls, the bonds they form with fellow Scouts become lifelong friendships.

The Elizabethtown/Donegal Girl Scouts welcome girls from kindergarten through high school. The program is divided into different levels, each tailored to the developmental stage of the girls:

Daisies, open to girls in kindergarten and first grade, start their Girl Scouting journey with activities that introduce them to the values of friendship, teamwork and respect.

Brownies, for girls in second and third grades, dive deeper into exploring their interests and earning badges, all while enjoying outdoor adventures and creative projects.

At the Junior Girl Scout level for fourth- and fifth-graders, girls begin to take on more leadership roles within their troop, planning activities and working on community service projects.

Cadettes, for girls in sixth through eighth grades, focus on building their leadership skills and exploring more complex topics, such as financial literacy, science and technology.

Senior Scouts, for girls in ninth and 10th grades, and Ambassadors, for 11th- and 12th-graders, offers opportunities for girls to take on significant leadership responsibilities, mentor younger girls and work on projects that can lead to earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

For more information, visit http://www.gshpa.org, contact local troop leaders at gsleader16@gmail.com or search for "Elizabethtown/Donegal Girl Scouts" on Facebook. Financial assistance is available to ensure that every girl can participate. Adult volunteers are sought.