Juliettes are busy, independent, self-confident individuals who want to be a part of something larger... Girl Scouts!

What Does it TAKE to Be a Juliette Girl Scout?
Did you know you can be a Girl Scout and NOT be part of a troop or group?

Every girl has an opportunity to participate in enriching programs and activities in the Great Plains Council as an individually registered Girl Scout, or Juliette, without being affiliated with a troop or group.

Juliette Girl Scouts choose this option for many reasons:

• Her schedule will not allow time for troop meetings.
• There may not be a troop or group in her area.
• Her troop or group has disbanded and she does not want to join another troop or group.
• She wants to participate in only one or two Girl Scout activities a year, such as resident camp, a council-sponsored event or join a committee.

What can a Juliette do?
A Juliette can do all of the same things as Girl Scouts in troops or groups on her own.

• A Juliette wears a "Juliette" patch on her uniform in place of troop or group numbers.
• She receives all council mailings which provide information on program opportunities offered by Girl Scouts.
• She can register for and attend council-sponsored programs and events for her age level.
• Juliettes can also earn Girl Scout awards, from Try-Its, badges and interest projects to the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.
• She can register for and attend council-sponsored activities with a troop or group registration if a parent can also attend.

How can I be a Juliette?
Contact the council office and speak with a membership specialist. Registration is $10. If a parent or other adult wishes to become a member, ask them to complete a registration form and pay $10 as well.

We welcome and encourage parents and other mentors to join Girl Scouts.

Registration as a Girl Scout will ensure that you receive council publications and that your name will be included on the list of Juliettes provided to program specialists so they can inform you of council and community activities and events.

Who can help a Juliette?

Even a Juliette needs someone to guide her. Since there is not a troop or group leader, she will need one or more adult mentors such as a parent or other adult to help her earn some of the Girl Scout awards and watch council publications for appropriate activities.

The adult mentor is not required to take Girl Scout training, but some of the training courses would be helpful.

Great Plains Council staff are available to assist with program ideas and to answer questions. For more information, contact the council office at 558-8189.