Early Bird Membership Renewal—Don’t Miss Out!
Hey Girl Scout! What an amazing year it’s been! But guess what? The adventure is far from over. Get ready for another year packed with thrilling field trips, heartwarming community projects, and brand-new discoveries to share with your forever friends. It's time to do it again!
Early Bird Renewal is your chance to lock in the excitement for the upcoming year right at the beginning of spring. A true Girl Scout is always prepared, so let's gear up and renew for another round of amazing experiences!
Early Bird takes place from April 1 to June 30. Don’t miss out! The sooner you renew, the more goodies you'll snag along the way.
Early Bird 2024 Incentives
| GIRLS WHO RENEW BY... | APRIL 2 | APRIL 15 | JUNE 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl Scout Belt Bag | X | ||
| Earliest Bird Challenge and Patch | X | X | |
| Early Bird 2024 Patch | X | X | X |
| CO-LEADERS WHO RENEW BY... | APRIL 3 | JUNE 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Entered to Win $100 Juliette's Boutique Gift Card* (Two Co-Leaders** Will Win) | X | |
| Girl Scout 2024-2025 Planner | X | X |
Troops** who renew 100% of their girl members by June 30 will be entered to win a $200 Juliette’s Boutique gift card,* (two troops will win).
*Gift cards may be used towards Juliette’s Boutique purchases or GSSN
program/camp/travel registrations.
**Troops and co-leaders
must be in compliance to receive incentives.
NEW! Early Bird Best Nest Contest
From April 1 through June 30, 2024, pick a space and decorate it with all things flamingos and Girl Scouts! Flock your troop co-leader’s yard, a fellow Girl Scouts’ front porch, or your parent’s vehicle (be sure to get permission first). You or your troop could WIN a $100 or $50 gift card to Juliette's Boutique! Find creative ideas and details on how to enter on our blog.
Early Bird Renewal FAQs
1. What is Early Bird? 
2. Why should I renew my membership early?
3. I need to apply for financial aid. Do I still qualify for Early Bird incentives?
4. Tell me more about the Girl Scout Belt Bag!
Girls can snag this must-have accessory by renewing before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Trust us, it's a game-changer for your Girl Scout adventures!
How/When Will My Girl Scout Get Her Belt Bag? Girl Scout Belt Bags may be picked up by troop co-leaders or parents/caregivers from your Troop Support Specialist beginning in May (please coordinate ahead of time).
5. Tell me more about the Earliest Bird Challenge Patch Program!
Register by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, and get ready for an exclusive Earliest Bird Challenge Patch Program focused on trying it all!
Why A Patch Program? Similar to our Programs on Demand, the patch program includes suggestions for easy-to-execute activities for girls and troops. There will be multiple activity choices that require minimal supplies. It’s a great resource for your last troop meetings for the year or a great start for next year.
How Will My Girl Scout Receive the Patch Program? A digital copy of the Patch Program Checklist will be emailed by May 1 to troop co-leaders of qualifying troops and parents/caregivers of qualifying Individual Girl Members.
How Will My Girl Scout Receive Her Patch? For qualifying girls in troops, Earliest Bird Challenge patches will be mailed to troop co-leaders in May. For qualifying Individual Girl Members, Earliest Bird Challenge patches will be mailed to their home address in May.
6. Tell me more about the Early Bird Patch!
Renew by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and score a free Early Bird Patch featuring flamingos. It's the perfect addition to your Girl Scout swag collection!
How Will Patches Be Distributed? For qualifying Girl Scouts in troops, the area Troop Support Specialist will give Early Bird Patches to troop co-leaders beginning in August for distribution. For qualifying Individual Girl Members, patches will be mailed to their home address in August.
7. Tell me more about the troop co-leader incentives!
Co-Leaders of troops that have at least two co-leaders who register or renew their memberships and the memberships of the majority of the girls in their troop through our online registration system before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, will be entered to win a $100 Juliette’s Boutique gift card. Two co-leaders will win. Co-leaders must have an active background screen to qualify.
Co-Leaders of troops that have at least two co-leaders who register or renew their memberships and the memberships of the majority of the girls in their troop through our online registration system before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, will receive a free Girl Scout 2024-2025 Planner!
How Will The Co-Leader Incentive Be Distributed? Your Troop Support Specialist will begin distributing planners in August.
Why A Planner? We know a Girl Scout troop co-leader is always prepared! We hope our co-leaders will use this 2024-2025 “academic” planner to help them get prepared and organized for the upcoming Girl Scout year.
8. Tell me more about the troop incentive!
9. Are the Girl Scout Belt Bags available for troop co-leaders or adults?
10. Tell me more about the Juliette’s Boutique Gift Card!
11. Do I have to be a current member to register during Early Bird?
12. Who can renew my girl’s membership?
13. How do I register or renew my membership for the 2024-2025 year?
14. What if I have trouble registering or renewing my membership?
15. How much are membership fees for the 2024-2025 membership year?
16. Who pays for my girl’s membership?
We're Here to Help!
If you are having trouble renewing your membership, please reach out to our Member Support Team!
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