Voices: How the Girl Scouts change lives
Girl Scouts as young as 5 are hitting the computers. Buzz60
What is a Girl Scout? If a person were to be asked this question, their response would most likely be a girl who sells cookies, goes camping, or makes crafts. As a junior in high school and a Girl Scout, I can say that this is not correct. Through Girl Scouts I have made lasting friendships, overcome fears, and acquired skills that I will forever use.
In kindergarten, my mom signed me up for Girl Scouts and volunteered to be the leader of my troop. I was very shy but through my troop I formed friendships with girls that are as strong as ever 12 years later. Girl Scouts has given me the chance to meet girls from all over Louisiana and the country as a representative, and to form connections that are important for every leader to have. I could have never imagined the opportunities that I would be given through Girl Scouts those many years ago when this journey first began.
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In addition to learning important life skills, Girl Scouts offers girls opportunities to have fun! We get to spend time together while serving our communities or learning about who we are and what we have the abilities to do. Together we grow as leaders and friends while dreaming big and achieving our goals with the help of one another.
Girl Scouts helps girls of all ages and background to discover who they are: a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader). Through programs girls learn the true power behind one another, the importance of trying new things, and that failure is not the end. These important lessons have made a lasting impact on my life, and I believe that all girls should have the same opportunities by being a Girl Scout.
— Cynthia Romero