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The biggest Girl Scout adventures are still ahead.

Whether you have a girl in Girl Scouts or are a dedicated volunteer, so much has been accomplished, discovered, and explored over the past year. And there’s even more ahead—more opportunities to try new things and to remain part of something truly special, supportive, and inspiring year after year.

The Girl Scout membership year runs from October 1, 2026  to September 30, 2027. Annual membership dues are $65 for girl members and $30 for adult members. Additional local feels fees and discounts may apply. Financial aid may be available. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.


If you need help at any time,
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  1. Log into MyGS. You’ll need the email address and password you used to sign up for Girl Scouts. If you need help accessing your account, reach out—we’re happy to help!

  2. Returning to the same troop and/or volunteer role?

    • Once you’ve logged into your account, click the “Renew Now” button to renew all members of your household.

    • Review your cart, agree to the Girl Scout Promise and Law, and click the “Add Payment Details” button .

    • Enter your credit card information for payment and submit. Note: Some Girl Scout councils offer financial assistance or allow Girl Scouts to renew their membership with program credits. Connect with your  local Girl Scout council to learn more.

    • You’re done! Once your order is processed, you'll receive an email confirmation of your membership renewal(s).

    Not returning to the same troop or volunteer role?

    • Click/tap on “My Household” in the left hand menu. 

    • Check the “Select All” boxes or indicate the girls and adults in your household who you’d like to renew.

    • Check the “Not Returning” box next to the troops or roles you’re not continuing with this year.

    • You can continue to renew without choosing a new troop. Contact us to connect with a new opportunity in your area.

    • Click “Add Renewal.”

    • Confirm that the details for your household members are correct. Then, choose the membership year and select your desired payment type.

    • Some Girl Scout councils offer financial assistance or allow Girl Scouts to renew their membership with program credits. Connect with your  local Girl Scout council to learn more.

    • Review your cart, agree to the Girl Scout Promise and Law, and click the “Add Payment Details” button .

    • Enter your credit card information for payment and submit.

    • You’re done! Once your order is processed, you'll receive an email confirmation of your membership renewal(s).

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  1. Log into MyGS. You’ll need the email address and password you used to sign up for Girl Scouts. If you need help accessing your account, reach out—we’re happy to help!

  2. Once you’ve logged into your account, click the “Renew Now” button to renew all members of your troop.

  3. Review your cart and make any adjustments needed, agree to the Girl Scout Promise and Law, and click the “Add Payment Details button.

  4. Enter your credit card information for payment and submit.

  5. You’re done! Once your order is processed, you'll receive an email confirmation of your troop renewal(s).

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She already discovered so much about herself and what she loves. Imagine what she’ll discover next. See what’s coming up in Girl Scouts!

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At Girl Scouts, she will continue to...

Make a difference Make a differenceMake a difference
Make a difference

She connects her passions to causes that feel meaningful.

Have adventures Have adventuresHave adventures
Have adventures

She builds on the fun with new activities, trips, and experiences.

Build friendships Build friendshipsBuild friendships
Build friendships

She stays connected with friends who feel like sisters.

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Get outside

Her confidence and curiosity grow through camping, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.

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Why isn’t my username working?
Your username is typically your email address. If you have more than one email address, try each. You can also use the “Forgot Your Password?” link to send a reset email to your email address. If you’re still having trouble, contact our Customer Care team.

Why am I not receiving the password reset emails?
The password reset emails come from gsusacustomercare@girlscouts.org, so please make sure it’s added to your safe senders list. If you requested the reset email before marking our email address as safe, check your spam folder. If you’re still not receiving the email, contact our Customer Care team to verify that your username/email address is correct.

How do I reset my password when I no longer have access to the email address associated with my account?
Our Customer Care team can easily change your username/email address without requiring you to recreate your account. Contact us to get started.

Why can’t I see my family when I log in?
There are a couple reasons this could happen:

  • Another adult family member may be listed as the preferred contact on the account. That person must log in to renew. Contact our Customer Care team if you’d like to be listed as your household’s preferred contact.

  • You may have a second or duplicate account with a different email address. Try a different username. If that works, be sure to contact our Customer Care team to merge the two accounts into one.

Why can’t I see my troop(s) when I log in?
There are several reasons this could happen:

  • Troops are listed on a separate tab from your family. If you have more than one troop, look for the pull-down menu to change between them.

  • Check your member profile to make sure you’re listed as a volunteer in the troop.

  • Not all troop volunteers can access the troop tab. Contact us to see which volunteer roles they allow to access the tab.

  • If your background check has expired, you may lose access until it is up-to-date.

Our Customer Care team can provide additional support.

GSNI Renewal Incentives

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There are so many reasons to renew your troop’s Girl Scout memberships now! Below, please check out the cool renewal incentives and the deadlines to receive them:

Individual Incentive - Early Renewal fun patches will be available for every YOUTH member that renews before May 31, 2026.

Troop Incentive - Troops that renew 50% of their youth members, at least two adult members, and have their Troop Financial Report turned in by June 30, 2026, will qualify for the Troop Incentive. This will be a $5 per youth value which will be sent after October 15, 2026, to the troop bank account.

Please note: Early and On Time Renewal Incentives will be available to members currently registered for the 2026 membership year (MY2026) and renew their membership for the 2027 (MY2027) membership year.

Troops that start with the Extended Year Program encompassing both MY2026 and MY2027 will NOT qualify for these incentives.

Service Unit Incentives - Early and On Time Renewal goals for service units will be based on the service unit’s Girl Scout youth and adult members as of March 15, 2026.

Adult Lifetime members will be subtracted from these numbers prior to the goals being set.

Service units will be placed in categories - small, medium, or large - depending on the number of youth members they serve. Each category will have a different number as their monetary incentive. Descriptions of service unit incentive categories can be found below.

Service Unit Treasurers or Service Unit Managers will receive their service unit’s renewal incentive check after October 15, 2026, once all renewal numbers are final.

  • If a service unit reaches 40% of Girl Scout youth renewed by June 30, 2026, they will receive the Early Renewal Youth Incentive listed for their service unit size.
  • If a service unit reaches 40% of adults renewed by June 30, 2026, they will receive the Early Renewal Adult Incentive listed for their service unit size.
  • If a service unit reaches 60% of youth Girl Scout members renewed by September 30, 2026, they will receive the On Time Youth Incentive listed for their service unit size.
  • If a service unit reaches 60% of adults renewed by September 30, 2026, they will receive the On Time Adult Incentive listed for their service unit size.

Service units will receive a BONUS if they achieve all four renewal goals!

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