GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM GOALS
Four program goals serve as the bedrock for all the materials, activities, and initatives that are developed under the auspices of Girl Scouting. They are as follows:
1. GIRLS WILL DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. Girl Scouting will:
a. Foster girls' feelings of self-acceptance and unique self worth.
b. Promote girls' perception of themselves as competent, responsible, and open to new experiences and
challenges.
c. Offer grils opportunities to learn new skills.
d. Encourage girls' personal growth.
e. Allow girls to utilize and practice talents and abilities.
2. GIRLS WILL RELATE TO OTHERS WITH INCREASING UNDERSTANDING, SKILLS, AND RESPECT. Girl Scouting will:
a. Help girls develop sensivity to others and respect for their needs, feelings, and rights.
b. Promote an understanding and appreciation of individual, cultural, religious and racial differences.
c. Foster the ability to build friendships and working relationships.
3. GIRLS WILL DEVELOP A MEANINGFUL SET OF VALUES TO GUIDE THEIR ACTIONS AND TO PROVIDE THE FOUNDATION FOR SOUND DECISION-MAKING. Girl Scouting will:
a. Help girls develop meaningful values and ethics that will guide their actions.
b. Goster an ability to make decisions that are consistent with girls' values and that reflect respect for the
rights and needs of others.
c. Empower girls to act upon their values and convictions.
d. Encourage girls to reexamine their ideals as they mature.
4. GIRLS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIETY THROUGH THE USE OF THEIR ABILITIES AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, WORKING IN COOPERATION WITH OTHERS. Girl Scouting will:
a. Help girls develop concern for the well being of their communities.
b. Promote girls' understanding of how the quality of community life affects every member of society.
c. Encourage girls to use their skills to work with others for the benefit of all. |
