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Annual Report 2016-17 Girl Scouts Annual Report 2016-17 Girl Scouts TheThe Girl Scout ImpactSuccess Factor Lead like a G.I.R.L. The Girl Scout Impact 94% of girlsGirl Scouts’ in ourmission is to build TheNew 2017 research Girl Scout finds Voices that nationally Count study Girl findsScouts that shine Girl above Scouts their shine above their peers in leadership, academics and hope for the future. Never underestimate to power of a G.I.R.L. She’s region aregirls excitedof courage, confidence and peers in leadership, academics and hope for the future, and local a Go-getter whose actions reflect vision and character, who make the world a And,Girl local Scouts Girl are Scouts excelling, compare too. well to Girl Scouts nationally and ambition; an Innovator who problem solves with about thebetter things place. Since they 1912, Girl Scouts non-Girl Scouts in the five National Outcomes for Girl Scouts. resourcefulness; a Risk-taker who takes on new has been enabling girls to discover Strong sense of self do in Girltheir Scouts. values, skills and world around experiences; and a Leader who identifies her Girls have confidence in themselves and their abilities, and them; connect with others; and take form positive identities. own strengths and empowers others to lead. action to make a difference. GSHS: 87% Girl Scouts Nationally: 80% 63% Locally,say they Girl Scouts do Heart of the Non-Girl Scouts: 68% One of the best things we can do to ensure the thingsSouth in (GSHS) Girl is Scoutspreparing girls long-term strength of our country is to bring more for every day leadership. With positive values women to the courtroom, the classroom, and the theyproactive, cannot passionate do women as Girls act ethically, honestly, and responsibly, and show boardroom. Creating more female leaders means mentors, we provide experiences for concern for others. starting young and supporting today’s girls as anywheregirls in grades else. K-12 to explore new GSHS: 76% interests, face challenges, form new Girl Scouts Nationally: 75% they acquire the skills, courage, confidence and friendships, make lasting community Non-Girl Scouts: 59% character they will need to take on the leadership contributions, and have access to roles of tomorrow. Girl Scouts has been a key 87% of girlslife-changing said they adventures. challenge seeking driver of workforce development for women for learned somethingThe Girl Scout new Leadership in Experience Girls take appropriate risks, try things even if they might fail, more than a century, and the lifetime benefits is offered through age-appropriate and learn from mistakes. activities that focus on being girl- GSHS: 59% provide women with the adeptness they need to Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts Nationally: 62% lead at the kitchen table and the caucus table. led and girl-driven, involve hands-on Non-Girl Scouts: 42% and cooperative learning, and take 86% say participatinga holistic approach. Whether in a girl healthy relationships With the right encouragement, guidance, training, chooses to participate through a Girls develop and maintain healthy relationships by and G.I.R.L. spirit, girls grow into women who lead Girl Scoutstroop, makes travel, outreach, them camp, and/ communicating their feelings directly and resolving conflicts by example and make a positive impact in their feel theyor are event apathway, part she of is in charge of constructively. communities. her own experiences. In everything GSHS: 57% we do, we encourage girls to follow Girl Scouts Nationally: 60% something bigger. Non-Girl Scouts: 43% the fun, do what they love and empower themselves. community problem solving Many girls today face considerable Girls desire to contribute to the world in purposeful and challenges on their way to becoming meaningful ways, learn how to identify problems in the effective leaders and active citizens “Girl Scouts teaches my daughter to get out of her comfort zone and good community, and create “action plans” to solve them. in a 21st-century world. Girl Scouts’ GSHS: 52% life skills. She loves getting together with her Girlunique Scout program sisters, equips girls doing with the Girl Scouts Nationally: 57% courage, confidence and character Non-Girl Scouts: 28% activities, going camping, and helping others.” to discover - Girl they Scout have Parent the power to make the world a better place – and Youth who develop the five outcomes are: then go out and make it happen. Girl • Happier, healthier, and less likely to engage in problem behaviors Scouts helps girls grow into citizens or be victimized who are responsible, caring, and • Achieve more academically and feel more engaged in school engaged. • Become strong job applicants • Become successful, well-adjusted adults 79% of girls said they 110 girls participated in events could use what they that promoted healthy lifestyle, learned in Girl Scouts such as exercise, nutrition and Life Skills positive body image. in future activities. To be truly prepared for college and a globally competitive workplace, girls need more than 65% of girls met access to technology and millions of facts 400 girls introduced to careers at their fingertips – they need to be able to someone different think critically, communicate persuasively, from them at Girl and female role models within the understand and practice empathy, build Scout events. fire department and in healthcare. healthy relationships, and learn how to learn. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience helps girls discover who they are and what they are passionate about, and hone their skills to be leaders who take action to create change that 82% of girls said improves their own lives and their communities. they became more Whether it’s by learning to exercise and stay confident because 95 Girl Scout healthy, develop strong relationships with family proficiency and peers, advocate on behalf of others, plan of Girl Scouts. badges promote and budget, or give back to their communities, life skills. girls are gaining the life skills and inspiration to accept challenges, overcome obstacles, and take the lead. 4,342 girls learned planning, budgeting, customer service, marketing, and financial literacy through the Girl Scout Cookie Program Outdoor Studies show that girls today are not spending nearly enough time outdoors. Technology and structured activities leave less time for girls to get outside and enjoy nature. But as Girl Scouts, girls have plenty of 428 girls explored the outdoors at 15 council events. opportunities to create their own outdoor adventures and develop a lifelong appreciation for nature and the out-of-doors — whether with her troop, at camp, or 300 girls attended summer resident camp. with friends and family. $8,000 in camperships awarded to girls who When Girl Scouts get outside, they: otherwise would not be able to participate. • Discover that they can better solve problems and overcome challenges • Develop leadership skills, build social bonds, and are happier overall 33 campers with special needs spent 5 • Become team players and care more about days at camp doing what someone said was protecting our environment impossible for them. 40 volunteers gave a When girls spend quality time outdoors and increase week of their time to make it possible. 34 Girl Scout their exposure to nature, they thrive physically, proficiency emotionally, and intellectually. badges encourage girls to explore the 3,476 people spent outdoors. “I learned how to pitch a tent, fold 161 days at one of our three outdoor properties. Girl a flag, build a fire, make a first aid Scout troops and service units and non-Girl Scout groups can kit, and handle emergencies during rent the facilities. campouts.” -Girl Scout Cadette STEAM 10 days of STEAM events Girl Scouts who participate in girl-focused (science, technology, engineering, art, math) STEAM programs: Before girls leave middle school, they are attended by 250 girls. • Become better problem-solvers, critical being steered toward professions other than Girls participated in hands- on activities to learn how to thinkers, and inspirational leaders STEM, adding to their lack of interest and • Get better grades, earn scholarships, belief that they can have successful futures code, design products, program robots, use natural resources, and follow more lucrative career paths in STEM professions. Yet, GSHS STEAM and test theories. programs reach capacity and girls say they • See STEAM as the foundation for a are among their favorite activities. meaningful and successful future Adding “Art” to STEM helps to inspire creativity and imagination. It can improve communication skills, and has the power to open up the fields of STEM to a more diverse Only 11% of female college students 350 girls participated in pool of educators and learners. The creative will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in science, and just 3% will continue STEAM activities through processes behind art can be used to drive outreach program with 13 innovation and find inventive solutions to to work in a STEM field 10 years after problems. graduation. schools. Bringing our young girls into the future of STEAM workforce is not just about gender STEAM learning comes to life in equality - it’s also about building a strong 66 Girl Scout proficiency badges. U.S. economy and tapping into a potentially huge source of undeveloped, world-class talent. Future women engineers, scientists and mathematicians will create new ideas, products and technologies, and lead new “I liked working together to create something we have never created before.” businesses, industries and policy making. -Girl Scout Junior Community 14 events hosted by community partners 350 girls at 13 Partners provided opportunities schools participated It takes a community to empower a G.I.R.L. We are for 400 girls. in Girl Scouting In The grateful for the many community partners who School Day. Without this collaborate on events and provide volunteers and outreach initiative, these space. girls would not be able to participate in Girl Scouts.
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