They develop values, self-confidence and skills. They become part of an organization with strong female role models, and have the opportunity to participate in an all-girl environment under the guidance of caring, dependable adults. Through Girl Scouting, girls learn how to make choices. It may be as simple as making a new friend or exploring a possible future career. It may be as complex as going for the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Girl Scout Gold Award.
Girls make decisions while planning trips, working on badges, or during meetings.
The Central New York Girl Scout Council Founded in 1963, the Central New York Girl Scout Council provides girl program planning and delivery, support materials, volunteer recruitment and screening, girl and adult recognition, training and printed materials for the 9,354 girls and 2,154 adult volunteers we serve. Our area of coverage includes Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego and part of Madison Counties. These counties are broken into 30 Service Unit areas. Our two camp sites, Camp Hoover in Tully and Camp Near Wilderness in Parish are open to troops and groups throughout the year, as well as day and resident camps for both Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts throughout the summer.