Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Girl Scouts literally build a brighter future when they declare "I am a carpenter"! 🙌 Every year, Girl Scouts of Western Washington hosts overnight camp sessions tailored to special interests and themes. Our Build the Future Camp offers campers the chance to gain exposure to the construction industry, with hands-on opportunities to build real projects around camp—like new benches for campers to use or birdhouses that can be brought home at the end of the week. 🏕️🥾🛠️🪚 Today, only about 10% of full-time workers in the construction industry are women. And of the construction industry's highest paying jobs—including lawyers, architects, civil engineers, and sales managers—women represent only 31% of all positions.🏗️🚧 Washington state currently ranks in the bottom 10% for gender pay equity, and some of our region's highest paying jobs are in the trades—making it more important than ever to provide girls* with opportunities to explore their passions in construction and create pathways for breaking down the occupational segregation that holds many women back from pursuing their dreams and unlocking their potential. 🙌 At our camps, in workshops led by community partners, and throughout Western Washington, Girl Scouts pursue careers in the trades, and proudly declare—like this year's Girl Scout campers—that “I am a carpenter.” Follow us as we continue to share our "I'm a Girl Scout" campaign, where we'll be highlighting all the ways girls* shatter myths about what they can accomplish and unleash their limitless potential as Girl Scouts! 🫶 Has Girl Scouts helped you unlock your wildest dreams? We'd love to hear your story! Reach out to us at story@girlscoutsww.org, and we might even feature you as part of our "I'm a Girl Scout" campaign. 💚 Learn more about the research cited in this post: https://bit.ly/4d8aHt7 *Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girls inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender girls, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human. #GirlScoutsWW #GirlScouts #GirlScoutsRock #GirlsInSteam #GenderPayEquity

Our offices and stores are closed today for Labor Day and will reopen tomorrow, September 3. Never underestimate the value of your hard work! #GirlScoutsWW #GirlScouts #LaborDay

This spring, Girl Scout Troop 40149 packed their bags for an unforgettable week in Rome, Italy! ✈️ After extensive research and planning meetings, plus some help from ItaliaTours, the troop mapped an itinerary complete with historic sites 🏛️, authentic cuisine 🍕, and cultural experiences they'll never forget 🎨. During their travels, they visited the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Campo de' Fiori Market, St. Peter's Basilica, and other famous sites and monuments—all while walking an average of eight miles per day! They also participated in a hands-on pasta making class 🍝, took a train ride to Pompeii 🌋, ate their weight in gelato 🍨, and toured the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Christian crypts, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and more! After a fun and exhausting trip, Troop 40149 returned home with more than just souvenirs—they brought back memories (and pasta-making skills) to last a lifetime. 💚 🌎 Visit our website to learn more about life-shaping travel experiences with Girl Scouts: https://bit.ly/4e16atd #GirlScoutsWW #GirlScouts #GirlScoutsRock #GirlScoutTravel - Image Descriptions: (Image 01) Collage: From top to bottom, members of Troop 40149 in front of Trevi Fountain, in front of the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, and in the Colosseum. (Image 02) Collage: From top to bottom, members of Troop 40149 eating bruschetta at a cafe, in a pasta making class, and dining al fresco. (Image 03) Collage: From top to bottom, members of Troop 40149 standing in a garden, crossing large steps in an old ruin, and standing in front of the Pantheon.

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day on August 26 with Girl Scouts of Western Washington CEO, Andrea Anderson, at Rice Fergus Miller, Inc. - a B Corp in Bremerton! 🎉 Rice Fergus Miller’s third annual Women’s Equality Day event will celebrate the accomplishments of women in architecture and design and feature a panel discussion highlighting the importance of women supporting other women and ways to uplift women and girls* in their education and careers. 📆 Monday, August 26, 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 Rice Fergus Miller, Inc., Bremerton 💚 Grades 6–12, Adults 🎟️ Register: https://bit.ly/3YLWfDd Don't miss this opportunity to champion the normalization of women in all aspects of professional life and be inspired to uplift the next generation change-makers. We can't wait to see you on August 26!💚 *Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girls inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender girls, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human. #GirlScoutsWW #GirlScouts #WomensEqualityDay - Image Description: Girl Scouts of Western Washington CEO, Andrea Anderson, sits in green chair. In the bottom half of the image, black text in a yellow half circle reads "Join Andrea Anderson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Western Washington, to Celebrate Women's Equality Day at Rice Fergus Miller!"

Secure your spot today for this end-of-an-era Glamp weekend full of classic camp nostalgia, upgraded experiences, and the feel-good knowledge that you're paying it forward to keep Girl Scout camp accessible to all! 🫶 Can’t make it for the whole weekend but want to join us for one night or a day of adventure and camaraderie? Returning for the grand finale of Glamp, we’re offering a Saturday Glamp One-Night ticket option and our Glamp Day Pass—in addition to our standard all-weekend tickets! With flexible options to fit your schedule, we hope you’ll join us at Camp River Ranch on September 13–15 for this unforgettable camp fundraiser and women’s retreat weekend. 🏕️ 🎟️ Get your ticket today: https://bit.ly/3RcKgKn #GirlScoutsWW #GirlScouts #Glamp #AdultSummerCamp #Glamping #SupportGirlScouts #SupportLocal

What are Girl Scouts capable of? ✨ At Girl Scouts of Western Washington, we champion youth who are shattering myths about what girls* can accomplish every day. With our "I'm a Girl Scout" campaign, we'll be sharing all the ways girls* unleash their limitless potential as Girl Scouts and uplifting their ambition to celebrate with our community! 🫶 Did you know that research shows that many girls* lose interest in exploring STEAM fields and tech careers when they reach high school? However, for girls* who participate in Girl Scouts, we see an INCREASE in their interest to pursue careers in STEAM and tech between elementary school and high school. In fact, a recent survey found that 60% of Girl Scouts ages 5–18 frequently participate in STEAM activities, as opposed to only 35% of girls* the same age who are not Girl Scouts. 💡🔬🧬 Washington state currently ranks in the bottom 10% for gender pay equity, and some of our region's highest paying jobs are in STEAM industries—making it more important than ever to provide girls* with opportunities to explore their passions in STEAM and create pathways for breaking down the occupational segregation that holds many women back from pursuing their dreams and unlocking their potential. 🙌 Backed by supportive mentors and peers, Girl Scouts pursue careers in STEAM, and proudly declare—like Girl Scout Sammy—that “I am a scientist.” Has Girl Scouts helped you unlock your wildest dreams? We'd love to hear your story! Reach out to us at story@girlscoutsww.org, and we might even feature you as part of our "I'm a Girl Scout" campaign. 💚 Learn more about the research cited in this post: https://bit.ly/4fkH8a0 📸 Photo credit: Michael B. Maine, MBA *Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girls inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender girls, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human. #GirlScouts #GirlScoutsWW #GirlScoutsRock #GirlsInSteam #GenderPayEquity

You don't want to miss the chance to support the Seattle Storm as they take on the Los Angeles Sparks for Girl Scout Day! At the game, we'll be celebrating our exciting new partnership with Seattle Storm and Alaska Airlines at the game! For every free throw the Storm make during this season, Alaska Airlines will donate 1,600 airline miles to Girl Scouts of Western Washington for youth travel experiences. In addition, the Storm will make a $5,000 contribution to Girl Scouts of Western Washington, which will be gifted to us on the court at the team's final home game. ✈️ Don't delay—tickets are going fast! Gather your squad and get your tickets to the game for a day of Girl Scout fun! 🏀 Girl Scout Day with the Seattle Storm 🏀 📆 September 15 📍Climate Pledge Arena 💚 Grades K–12, Adults 🎟️ Register: https://bit.ly/3Yf8IPP THANK YOU, Alaska Airlines and Seattle Storm, for fueling the curiosity and courageous spirit of local Girl Scouts who want to explore the world around them! #GirlScouts #GirlScoutsWW #SeattleStorm #AlaskaAirlines #AlaskaCares

Earlier this month, Girl Scouts of Western Washington CEO, Andrea Anderson, joined by local Girl Scouts from Troop 46836, spoke about the importance of breaking down the gender pay gap in construction and the trades at a Professional Women in Building event hosted by the Master Builders Association of Pierce County. Girl Scouts of Western Washington is committed to ensuring girls* across our region have access to explore their passions and gain the confidence to see themselves as future leaders in construction and the trades through hands-on construction-focused programs at our camps, career panels and skill-building workshops with our partners, badge-earning opportunities, and more! 👷🏽♀️🔨 🦺 🚧 Join us in our mission to ensure all local Girl Scouts have access to the life-shaping Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Engage with Girl Scouts today: https://bit.ly/3YifNz1 *Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girls inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender girls, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human. #GirlScoutsWW #GirlScouts #GirlScoutsRock #MasterBuilders #GenderPayGap #PayEquality

Don’t miss your chance to join us for the grand finale of Glamp! Grab your friends and come unplug, relax, and reconnect with nature while helping raise critical funds to keep camp experiences affordable and accessible to all Girl Scouts! 🏕️ Glamp 2024 📆 September 13–15 📍 Camp River Ranch At Glamp, you can enjoy classic camp activities AND upgraded experiences like a Girl Scout Cookie and wine pairing, yoga, belly dancing, and craft workshops—PLUS the feel-good knowledge that your participation in fundraising activities directly fund our camp financial assistance program. 💚 You don't want to miss this epic, unforgettable, adults-only camp fundraiser and women's retreat weekend! Get your Glamp ticket today: https://bit.ly/3RcKgKn 🎟️ #GirlScoutsWW #GirlScouts #Glamp #AdultSummerCamp #Glamping #SupportGirlScouts #SupportLocal

We were honored to march in the Seattle Pride Parade last month for the third year in a row! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year's parade. We hope to see you there again next year! 🌈✨ Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girls inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender girls, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human. #GirlScoutsWW #GirlScouts #Pride #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2024 #HappyPride #LGBTQIA #LGBTQYouth #LGBTQIA🌈