Individual Girl Members

Can I join as an independent Girl Scout?

Yes! You can absolutely join Girl Scouts by yourself. This type of membership is known as an Individual Girl Member (IGM). Earn badges, go camping, and more on your own schedule.

Joining as an IGM is great for Girl Scouts without a troop available nearby or who want to enjoy Girl Scout programming with their family. They can get started right away by earning badges independently or attending events to meet other Girl Scouts in their area.

Earn Badges

Complete guided steps to learn a new skill.

Go Camping

Get outdoors and make new friends.

Sell Cookies

Fund your next big adventure.

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Badges signify that a Girl Scout completed all the steps needed to earn this recognition for the new skills they learned. Each badge takes a Girl Scout through the steps of learning about the skill, practicing, and demonstrating it. Badge topics range from the outdoors to STEM, or art, and even career exploration. They’re a great way to try something new and see if you enjoy it.

Once a badge is earned, it is sewn or ironed onto a sash or vest. A Girl Scout can earn new badges as they progress through each level, with activities becoming more challenging as they move up.

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Love being outdoors? Follow your passion and sign up for weekend camping trips as an IGM. Camp as often as you want and meet other Girl Scouts who share your enthusiasm for the great outdoors.

Expand your horizons by spending a week at camp in the summer or exploring local state parks. As a Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador (grades 6–12), you can even explore the United States—or the world!—by traveling to other Girl Scout camps.

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Be a boss and start your own business by participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program or the Fall Product Program. IGMs can sell cookies in a structure supported by our council.

Not only will you earn funds to put toward fun Girl Scout activities, but you’ll also help ensure Girl Scouting is possible for other members just like you.

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Individual Girl Member (IGM) Guide

Discover all there is to know about creating your own path as an Individual Girl Member (IGM).

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