As with other activities, girls progress in their financial and sales abilities as they get older. This section gives you
some examples of the abilities of girls at each grade level.
The group volunteer handles money, keeps financial records, and does all group budgeting.
Parents/guardians may decide they will contribute to the cost of activities.
Girls can participate in Girl Scout cookie activities and other council-sponsored product sales.
Daisies are always paired with an adult when selling anything. Girls do the asking and deliver the product,
but adults handle the money and keep the girls secure.
The group volunteer handles money, keeps financial records, and shares some of the group-budgeting
responsibilities.
Girls discuss the cost of activities (supplies, fees, transportation, rentals, and so on).
Girls set goals for and participate in council-sponsored product sales.
Girls may decide to pay dues.
The group volunteer retains overall responsibility for long-term budgeting and record-keeping, but shares or
delegates all other financial responsibilities.
Girls set goals for and participate in council-sponsored product sales.
Girls decide on group dues, if any. Dues are collected by girls and recorded by a group treasurer (selected by
the girls).
Girls budget for the short-term needs of the group, on the basis of plans and income from the group dues.
Girls budget for more long-term activities, such as overnight trips, group camping, and special events.
Girls budget for Take Action projects, including the Girl Scout Bronze Award, if they are pursuing it.
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