Building Belonging, Connection & Leadership Through Community-Based Programs
Unique to Girl Scouts of Northern California, our Community-Based Programs bring Girl Scouting directly to girls and gender-expansive youth in underserved communities across Northern California. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, outdoor experiences, leadership development, STEM exploration, Girl Scout traditions, and social-emotional skill building, participants gain the confidence and resilience to navigate today’s challenges and create stronger ties to their schools and communities.
Each program is facilitated by trained instructors who serve as trusted mentors and positive role models, working in partnership with community organizations.
Got Choices: A Year-Round Program for Grades 6-12
Got Choices helps girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 6-12 build healthy social-emotional skills, confidence, leadership abilities, and strong peer relationships through interactive activities, small group discussions, and real-world learning experiences.
Over time, participants develop the skills and confidence to take on new challenges, build healthy relationships, and see themselves as leaders in their communities.
Download the Got Choices flyer to learn more.
Discover Together: A 12-Week Community-Based Program for Grades 2-5
Discover Together brings Girl Scouting to elementary-aged youth, reaching them at an age when confidence and belonging matter most. Through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, STEM exploration, and friendship, participants build curiosity, teamwork, and resilience right in their own communities.
Download the Discover Together flyer to learn more.
Why These Programs Matter
Girls thrive when they have access to safe, supportive spaces, trusted role models, and a community that believes in them. Our Community-Based Programs help meet that need by creating pathways for youth who may not otherwise have easy access to Girl Scouting.
Through these programs, participants build connection, character, and leadership skills they can carry into their schools, families, and communities.
Celebrate 30 Years of Got Choices
Join volunteers and supporters on September 17 for a Double Quinceañera celebrating 30 years of community and Girl Scout impact in San Jose.
LEARN MOREPartner With Us
We partner with schools, after-school programs, community organizations, affordable housing communities, probation departments, and other youth-serving organizations across Northern California to provide engaging, high-quality programming for youth.
Interested in bringing a Community-Based Program to your community? Contact us at community@gsnorcal.org.
Current Partners Served 
Made Possible by Community Support
Community-Based Programs are made possible through the generosity of donors, grantmakers, and community partners who believe every girl deserves access to the Girl Scout experience.
Your support helps bring trusted mentors, hands-on learning, outdoor experiences, STEM exploration, and leadership opportunities to more communities across Northern California.
