Juliette Girl Scouts or Juliettes for short, are individually registered Girl Scouts (IRG) who are not affiliated with a troop. Think of the Juliettes as an independent study for Girl Scouts. They have the flexibility to mix and match activities that match their interests by choosing special events, leadership projects, travel opportunities, camp, community service, Fall and Cookie Programs, and badges that appeal to them.
Joining as a Juliette is great for Girl Scouts without a troop available nearby or for those who want to enjoy Girl Scout programming with their family or mentor at their own pace. They can get started right away by earning badges independently or attending events to meet other Girl Scouts in their area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I be a Girl Scout without being part of a troop? Yes! Earn badges, go camping, and more on your own schedule. These types of Girl Scout members are known as Juliettes, named after our founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Like her, Juliettes blaze their own trail as an alternative pathway to a traditional troop setting in Girl Scouts. Juliettes choose how to participate based on their schedule and interests.
How do I become a Juliette? First register and transfer into the Juliette status. The process varies slightly if you are currently a member or if you are joining Girl Scouts for the first time. Expand to learn more.
Currently a member? Submit the troop member change form:
Girl Scouts currently in a troop should submit the Troop/Member Change Form to request a transfer from their current troop to Juliette status. On the form, in the New Troop field enter “Juliette”. Once the transfer has been completed, they will be listed as IRG the system’s term for Individually Registered Girl Scout (or Juliette).
Not yet a member? Follow these steps to register and get started:
- Visit MyGS and click Find a Troop
- Enter the requested information, change your search radius to “within 1 mile”, and click SEARCH
- Click the JOIN WITHOUT A TROOP button at the bottom of the list of troops.
- Create a member account login
- Continue through the pages to complete registration
For the latest membership dues pricing visit: Join | Girl Scouts. Financial Aid is available, learn more.
After registration, start participating in Girl Scout fun! Explore the links below to find events, camps, badges, and ways to start your Girl Scout adventure!
How often do they meet? Juliettes do not attend troop meetings but instead build their own participation schedule around their interests and needs. Together with the guidance of a caregiver or another adult mentor, Juliettes can work on badges, go to camp, and attend programs and events.
How does the Juliette program work? Girl Scouts is “girl-led,” so Juliettes work with their caregivers or their Juliette Mentor to choose badges to earn and activities to attend. It is Girl Scouts customized for one—together, you set the schedule, the pace, and the skills to grow. You’ve got the freedom to follow her lead when she wants to know more—even after the badge is done!
What do Juliettes do? Juliettes can do anything Girl Scouts in a troop can do! Juliettes learn to Discover, Connect, and Take-Action when they (expand to learn more):
Attend programs and events
Juliettes can meet other Girl Scouts by attending council, volunteer, or partner run events, programs and camps. Check our event calendar for our current offerings.
Local Girl Scout communities, or service units, may also host events and are a great way Juliettes can meet other Girl Scouts in their area.
Earn badges and learn new skills
Juliettes build skills and explore new interests as they earn badges across Girl Scouts’ four program pillars: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), Life Skills, Outdoors, and Entrepreneurship. Girl Scout handbooks and badge pamphlets provide helpful guidance for supporting your Juliette in earning badges. Badges, handbooks, and badge pamphlets can be purchased online or at your local shop.
Check out these videos by GS staff to earn badges made for you to complete at home making it easy for your Juliette Girl Scout to earn badges Activities by Grade Levels | Girl Scouts . Juliette mentors/caregivers can also download badge instructions for free from the Volunteer Toolkit.
Step into their leadership journey
The Girl Scout Highest Awards are the most prestigious awards a Girl Scout can earn. Through these meaningful, youth-led projects, Juliettes grow as changemakers identifying issues in their communities, creating thoughtful action plans, and leading sustainable projects that create lasting impact.
We have the Bronze Award for Juniors, the Silver Award for Cadettes, and the Gold Award for Seniors and Ambassadors. Juliette Girl Scouts can also earn Leadership Awards as they practice ways they can lead themselves, their team, and their community.
Take part in a community service project
Part of the Girl Scout Law is to “make the world a better place.” Juliettes can work on their own or with their Girl Scout community to carry out this Girl Scout tradition.
They can also participate in a National Service Project or earn a Leadership Award by mentoring younger Girl Scouts at troop meetings, events, camp, and more.
Travel with Girl Scout Destinations
Juliettes in grades 6th grade and up, can experience leadership opportunities and cross- cultural understanding through regional, national, and international travel. Explore Girl Scout Destinations and other ways to travel.
Adventure at Camp
Looking for outdoor adventures? Juliettes can attend any of our council or volunteer run camps! From local day camps to unforgettable overnight experiences, plus whole-family camp options, there’s something for everyone to explore.
Camp is thoughtfully designed so every camper can shine as their own unique self. It’s the perfect place to build confidence, try new things, and connect with other Girl Scouts while enjoying the great outdoors.
Participate in our Entrepreneurship Programs
Juliettes learn great business skills including goal setting, decision making, money-management, people skills, and business ethics. They also earn council credits to off-set the cost of their Girl Scout activities. Learn More.
- Fall Product Program is a friends and family sale where Girl Scouts sell nuts, candies, magazines, BARK boxes, and more.
- Cookie Program where Girl Scouts sell cookies, gain entrepreneurship skills, and earn funds to power their Girl Scout Experiences.
How do Juliettes fund their experiences? Juliette Girl Scout families provide funds for special events and activities. They can also participate in our Fall Product and Cookie programs to help cover the costs of their experiences by earning Juliette Funds. These funds are housed by GSNorCal and can be used to offset the cost of the Girl Scout activities by completing the Juliette Funds Conversion Request form.
Expand to see how Juliettes can use funds earned through our Entrepreneurship Programs.
- Reimbursement
- Membership Renewal
- Program Registration
- Camp
- Highest Award Projects
- Travel
- Purchases at the GSNorCal retail shop & GSUSA shop
To complete the form, please have your required documents ready for uploading:
- Activity Description
- Receipts, invoices, or proof of purchase
- Program or Camp Registration
After the request is submitted, please allow 6-8 weeks for processing the request. Expand to see the payout method for each request:
Reimbursement: Check mailed to the address on file.
GSNorCal retail shop: Virtual gift card for the shop. Please note that once council credits are converted to a virtual gift card this process cannot be reversed.
Programs/Events/membership renewal: Completed by council.
GSNorCal Summer camp: Registration is required; payments up to earned amount completed by council.
Send funds to my new Troop: funds sent to troop via ACH upon request (ACH debit form on file required).
Gift Certificate conversion: council credit converted to GSUSA online retail gift card sent via email (once completed cannot be changed).
Learn more about Juliette Participation in Product Programs.
What kind of support do Juliettes receive? Juliettes navigate the Girl Scout program with their caregiver or another trusted adult, also known as their Juliette Mentor. Because Juliettes do not have a troop leader to help guide them, they rely on their mentor to help them complete badges and sign up for activities, like programs, events, and camp.
Juliette Mentors can connect with their local service unit to find out about Girl Scout events in their community. Most service units have monthly meetings, where local volunteers come together to hear about upcoming events and connect with each other.
To find out which service unit you are a part and who your local support staff is visit Contact List for GSNorCal Service Units.
Planning Your Girl Scout Year
The Girl Scout membership year runs from October 1 – September 30. Check out the exciting things Juliettes can do throughout the year.
- Kick off the Year: Plan your Girl Scout year by exploring the badges and the annual program guide
- Fall Product Program: Build financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills through a short and sweet program.
- Celebrate Founder’s Day: Our founder Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday is October 31. Celebrate with an activity or community service.
- Cookie Program: Submit the Juliette cookie participation form, sign up for cookie booths, door-to-door sales, and digital marketing.
- Register for Camp: Registration opens in January. Make summer plans and sign up for adventure programs.
- World Thinking Day – February 22: Celebrate friendship with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the globe.
- Girl Scout Week & Girl Scout Birthday: Celebrate Girl Scout’s birthday on March 12.
- Get Ready to Bridge: Check the event calendar for bridging events near you, if you are moving to a new level.
- Volunteer Appreciation Month – April: Thank the people who make Girl Scouts possible.
- Early Bird Renewal: Renew your membership early to get an exclusive patch.
- Summer Camp: Day and overnight options are available for all levels.
- Travel: National and international Girl Scout travel opportunities are available for older Girl Scouts.
- On-time Renewal: September 30 is the last day of the membership year – don’t forget to renew!
Year Round
- Badgework: Earn foundational badgework and leadership awards to learn new skills.
- Community Service: Make the world around you a better place.
- Highest Awards: Take action, create a plan, and make a lasting impact in your community.
- Activities and Events: Connecting with other Girl Scouts, join in on fun and learning with making new friends and trying new experiences.
Additional Resources
Award and Badge Explorer | Girl Scouts Check out all badges and awards Girl Scouts can earn by level.
Troop Year Plans Not sure where to start? Check out the Troop Year Plan for your Juliette’s program level to see the suggested badges and awards to earn each month.
Activities by Grade Levels | Girl Scouts Explore activities to do at home by your program level.
Event Calendar The landing page for all events hosting in GSNorCal.
Highest Awards | Girl Scouts Dive into the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award requirements and make a change in your local community.
Home – Camp | Girl Scouts of Northern California Home page for outdoor adventures, like sleep-a-way camp, day camps, and other outdoor adventures.
Safety Activity Checkpoints (SAC) & Volunteer Essentials Collection of safety guidelines for GSUSA and Council approved activities and our primary, national resources for Girl Scout Volunteers.
GSNorCal Website Your home base for GSNorCal related resources and information.
MyGS This is the member account management system, where you’ll manage your membership information, find training, planning tools, and much more.
Last updated on April 2, 2026