Girl Scouts Club
Girl Scouting is for every girl, everywhere - where today's girls can become tomorrow's leaders. Scouting is open to all girls and young women whatever their religion, ethnic group or background.
Most girls join for fun and friendship, but they also find out about buidling character and self-esteem and serving their communities - the core qualities of Girl Scouting. In Girl Scouts, girls find a safe place to grow and share new experiences, learn to relate to others, develop values, and contribute to society.
Membership is open to the KAUST community. If interested visit us at the Community Clubhouse.
If you are interested in becoming a Girl Scout volunteer, please complete this form.
Membership Dues:
USGSO Association annual dues of 169 SAR($45) for girls' scout
Adult volunteer's annual dues are 93 SAR($25)
Financial assistance is available for both
The purpose of the KAUST Girl Scout Council is to organize, govern and maintain one or more girl scout troops at KAUST. The Troop consists of adult volunteer members of the KAUST Community, both male and female.
The Troop is affiliated with the World Association of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts (WAGGS) as well as USA Girl Scouts program of badges and awards.
Contact kaustgirlscouts@usagso.org to join or volunteer.
Click here to read our charter
Girl Scouts Troop
KAUST Girl Scout Troops consist of two or more adult volunteer leaders and minor girls/young women. Troops are divided by grade level with each group engaging in age-appropriate activities.
Meeting times/locations are organized at the beginning of each year.
Contact the troop leader directly to enroll.
Girl Scout Volunteers
The club relies on volunteers to successfully impact the next generation. Volunteering opportunities are available all year round from helping in one meeting as a Guest Speaker to a Troop Leader. Other roles could be an Event Coordinator, Assistant Troop Leader, Treasurer, or Secretary. For High–School children these are great opportunities for Services for the Community.
Do KAUST Girl Scouts leave the KAUST Campus?
MOSTLY NO. Regular meetings, campouts, and cookouts occur on the KAUST campus. Any off-campus activities are completely optional.
Do KAUST Girl Scouts sell US Girl Scout cookies?
NO. It is too expensive to ship cookies from the US to Saudi Arabia. However, girl scouts are allowed to sell homemade baked goods within the community.
Do KAUST Girl Scouts go camping?
YES! KAUST community is supportive of IN community campouts – at the beach, stadium or back yards. The Troop holds an annual girl-only camp out at the beach once a year for girl scouts of all age levels. Individual girl scouts can camp more frequently as the schedule allows.
How much does it cost?
USGSO Association requires annual registration of 169 SAR ($45) per girl.
Vests are purchased by the family at cost (no profit) and vary by level but within price range 95-110 SAR.
Badges and awards are purchased by the family at cost and range in price from 4-20 SAR each. The number of earned awards will differ by level.
Additional fees for activities, supplies, and food might also be required and are defined by each troop individually (See bottom of page)
Is there a uniform?
The KAUST Girl Scout Troop has opted for the vest or sash and pin tab uniform. The color is different for each level. This basic uniform is available for purchase at cost.
The vest or sash is normally worn over a white shirt with blue or brown bottoms (not provided). However, a girl is considered “in uniform” when wearing only the tab.
What is a Guest Speaker?
A Guest Speaker is anyone who can share their knowledge on a particular subject of interest to the Girl Scouts in one or two meetings. Examples would be First Aid speaker, Cyber Security speaker, Sustainability speaker, Small Business Owner speaker, Camping speaker, Marketing speaker and the list goes on.
More Questions?
For more information on KAUST Girl Scouts please contact the Council at kaustgirlscouts@usagso.org.
Think of us as the girl scout troop consisting of adult KAUST community members, particularly but not restricted to parents of KAUST Girl Scouts. The group is designed to oversee the leadership of KAUST girl scout groups. There are currently 3 girl scout groups: Daisies, Brownies, and Junior. We have a total membership of 30 girls ranging in age from 5-12 years old.
Background Narrative / History
On joining KAUST in February 2011, founder member Maria Douglass held an informal informational meeting to monitor interest in the formation of a girl scouting program. She met a number of interested parents and subsequently registered with the USA girl scouts' overseas troop.
The Groups Objectives Moving Forward
The focus of troop activities is to organize stimulating and engaging activities for the girls.
President
Arcia Cox
Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing, go on fantastic new adventures and change the world. As such, no girl will be denied access to Gils Scouts overseas because of an inability to pay the cost of memberships.
Assistance is also available for the vest or sash and the cost of activities. Please let the leader know if you need assistance. It will be kept confidential.