Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization serving 23,851 girls ages 5-17, throughout the state of Arizona.  Membership also includes over 7,759 adult volunteers who serve as leaders, trainers, consultants, and board members.

Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. covers approximately 66% of the state, serving girls in more than 90 communities, including Indian Reservations, military installations, and border communities.

Girl Scout Program
Since 1936, our innovative programming and services have provided girls with a wide variety of opportunities that promote self-reliance, respect for others, a sense of belonging, and the belief that each individual has the potential to positively impact her community. Our membership and program goals are designed with a foundation for healthy values, academic achievement, leadership initiatives, self-governance, and social responsibility to reflect our mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

Girl Scouting is a hands-on, experiential program. Girls learn by earning Try-Its, Proficiency Badges, Interest Project Patches, and by participating in troop and neighborhood activities and community service projects. Girl Scouting offers a comprehensive outdoor program including camping basics, day and resident summer camp, and Girl Sports. Older Girl Scouts have the opportunity to earn the Gold an Silver leadership awards for their work in the community. Girls are guided through these activities by well-trained volunteer leaders and professional staff.

Cookie Sale Program
The Cookie sale has its greatest impact on the girls who participate. 

Girls often receive their first practical education in finance, marketing and sales through the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program. Troops benefit from the sale by earning an income and the girls benefit by earning incentives such as cookie dough and valuable life skills.

How the Cookie is Shared

Responding to the needs of the communities we serve, Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. implements a number of Special Programs. These programs, often funded by foundations and corporate resources, strive to offer the Girl Scout program to every girl everywhere, including underserved and vulnerable populations.

Girl Scouts Beyond Bars is innovative program for daughters of the incarcerated mothers and adjudicated girls. In addition to traditional Girl Scout enrichment activities, Girl Scouts Beyond Bars explores issues of personal development and relationship skills in an effort to reduce the likelihood of juvenile delinquency.

Camp CEO  is a 6-day resident camp program focusing on teaching business ownership, leadership skills, teamwork, and diversity. This experience not only strengthens girls' skills but offers business ownership as a viable life goal.

Baby Camp is a way for teen mothers and their babies to enjoy an extended weekend at Willow Springs Program Center. Parenting classes, life skills activities, and ropes course challenges complement this experiential curriculum that form a support group for at risk girls.

Volunteers  are the heart of the Girl Scout Program. From Troop Leader to Trainer, Cookie Manager to Board Member, thousands of volunteer hours contribute to the success of Girl Scouting in Arizona. In support of volunteers, the Council facilitates a comprehensive continuing education program in leadership development, Girl Scout program in leadership development, Girl Scout program skills, administrative and management skills, and fund-raising techniques.  this service is free and is offered at sites throughout the Council.

First Saturdays is for girls ages 5-13 who reside in Section 8 housing communities throughout the East Valley. The fast-growing drop-in Girl Scouting program happens the first Saturday of every month at 5 sites with program activities and learning focused on positive values and essential life skills.

Studio 2B is designed and built on the mantra, Become, Belong, Believe, and Build. Council-sponsored events included Funky Fridays, Take Charge, and AZ Girl Guides. Teens are flocking to www.studio2B.org, a national online network filled with cool articles and real time discussions.

As a non-profit agency our Council depends on income generated from both its membership and the community. Product Sales contribute the largest percentage of the support followed by camp and program fees, United Way allocations, individual, corporate and foundation support. Corporations and individuals also donate thousands of dollars in goods and services to troops, neighborhoods, camps, and the Council.

The Girl Scout's Annual Giving Campaign, supported by parents, staff, vendors, and friends of Girl Scouts throughout the community, assists in maintaining the Council's camp sites, providing adult recruitment and education, and enhanced outreach programs. Special giving opportunities are available to individuals through  a Tribute Gift, in celebration of special occasions or as a memorial gift in remembrance of a loved one. The Council's Fund Development office is also available to assist individuals with Planned giving options.  All contributions to Girl Scouts are tax deductible.