We know you have questions! Here are the answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions. If you have a question that isn't addressed on this page, reach out to us via the Contact Us page, by email at info@girlscoutshs.org or give us a call during business hours, Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm at 1-800-624-4185.
Membership and General Questions
At what age can a girl join Girl Scouting? 
How can a girl participate in Girl Scouting?
My daughter’s schedule doesn’t permit her to belong to a troop. Can she still earn badges or awards?
What does it cost to join?
Uniforms
What is the Girl Scout uniform?
Where do I place insignia on her uniform?
When do I place insignia, badges, patches and awards on her tunic, vest or sash?
Volunteering
Who can be a Girl Scout volunteer?
How do I become a volunteer?
Outdoor & Camp Experiences
What are the ways to camp at GSHS camps?
Who can go to camp?
Who are the camp staff?
Are your camps American Camp Association (ACA) Accredited?
What sleeping arrangements and facilities are available at camp?
Are visitors and phone calls permitted at camp?
What training is required of adult volunteers before taking girls to camp?
Is there somewhere I can find commonly asked questions and answers about summer camp?
Cookie Program
When do Girl Scout Cookies go on sale and how do I find them?
What is National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend?
Can I purchase Girl Scout cookies online?
Why are Girl Scout Cookies available only for a short time?
Where does my money go when I buy Girl Scout Cookies?
Fall Product Program
What is the Fall Product Program?
How do I order products from the Fall Product program?
Can a Girl Scout deliver my order from the Online Nut Store instead of paying for the shipping and handling?
Are the same products offered on both the paper forms and online?
Do I pay the Girl Scout when I place my nuts and candy order?
Donors/Fund Development
How can I make a donation to Girl Scouts Heart of the South?
How do donations made to GSHS benefit local girls?
Social Issues
Does Girl Scouts have a relationship with Planned Parenthood?
Does Girl Scouting support girls of all backgrounds and beliefs? How can I be sure that Girl Scouting is a good match with our family’s values, heritage or traditions?
What is Girl Scouts’ relationship to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts?
What is Girl Scouts of the USA's position regarding human sexuality, birth control, and abortion?
