Can Girl Scouts have boys and men in their program since Boy Scouts have girls in their program?
A. Girl Scouting values diversity and inclusiveness, therefore do not discriminate in any way. Every volunteer and staff position in Girl Scouting is open to qualified, adult men as well as women, and are certainly welcome to register as adult volunteers in the program. However boys under 18 years of age, and still in high school may not. Because we believe that female role models are especially important to young girls during their developing years, men working directly with girls generally serve as co-leaders; with at least one member of the leadership team an adult female.Back to Top Girl Scouting exists only to serve girls. Research has shown that the unique needs and interest of girls are best met in a program designed especially for them, delivered in an all girl setting. Boys, also, have unique needs and interest, which are best served by other organizations.Back to Top Q. My daughter was never a Girl Scout before- when is she too old to join? A. Girls may participate at any lev
