Women Leaders Taking Action in Our Global Community

In celebration of our 62 years of Leadership in France...

Join us as we increase awareness in our community on the various issues affecting young girls and women, and to explore possible solutions to these problems by taking action today.

Participate in fascinating discussions on issues encompassing democratic principles that will help increase young women's empowerment socially, economically, and politically and help them to become better citizens.

Let us to continue to work together to improve our global community and encourage the young women of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.

"When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life." -- Kofi Annan

Full program details at www.parisgirlscouts.org

Join Us!

Through fun, friendship, and the power of girls together, Girl Scouts Discover their personal best, Connect with others and Take Action to improve their communities – and you can be a part of it! Whether you're an American girl living here in France or attending an international or American school, a college student spending a semester in Paris, a parent ready for an outdoor adventure with your daughter's troop, or an adult – female or male – looking to make a difference in a girl's life, there's something for you in Girl Scouts. The possibilities are endless! Find out more about the different types of membership:

Membership

All members:

  • Share the Girl Scout Promise and Law
  • Follow safety guidelines as outlined in Safety-Wise
  • Pay annual membership dues of $10 to become a registered Girl Scout. An additional activity fee enables girls to participate in our Neighborhood events and enjoy the Girl Scout program.

We may be able to offer financial assistance for membership fees and special activities. Contact Paris Grants for details.

Girl Scouts may also choose to purchase uniforms, insignia, and books to enhance their Girl Scouting experience.

Join Now

Joining Girl Scouts is simple. Just download our Request to Join form and return it, completed, to USAGSO PARIS, 34 avenue de New York, 75116 Paris, France.

Neighborhood Activities

USA Girl Scouts Overseas Paris (USAGSO-PARIS) is host to many themed events that touch on the different facets of the Girl Scouting experience. Their purpose is to give girls the opportunity to learn, lead, and make choices while making new friendships and having fun!

Girl Scout Community Events

USAGSO-PARIS is so excited to be offering a wide variety of events to over 200 girls living in the Paris region. Take your time looking through the Community Event List. There are tremendous amounts of opportunities for girls to participate in American and service activites in our community. You will notice that there are events being offered regularly, and all events are open to any registered Girl Scout.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthday Party

For Daisy and Brownie level Girl Scouts, this party celebrates the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts, born on October 31st. Usually in October or November on a Saturday, from 2-5pm.

Veterans’ Day Ceremonies

Veterans' Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans, a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Every November 11th, girls from the Paris Neighborhood participate in ceremonies in and around Paris.

  • Escadrille Lafayette Memorial
  • American Cemetery, Suresnes
  • Arc de Triomphe

Fall/Winter Camp-In

For Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts. This event is a Camp-In at a Chateau not far from Paris. The event is usually over a weekend in January or November, and there are additional costs involved.

Love in the Box

Love in a Box are gifts, those bundles of joy which brighten the lives of children in need each Holiday Season. This is a Paris wide community service project, which is lead by a team at the American Cathedral. This first phase of this project is the Box Packing Party, traditionally held the first weekend in December. The second phase involves Girl Scouts making additional boxes -- individually, as a family or troop for a determined age group to drop off at the Cathedral mid December. Don’t miss this event! It's always great fun, and all ages are welcome. Thousands of gifts are sent to underprivileged children in Paris, Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Bulgaria and Kabul. Please join in and make a difference in the world!

World Thinking Day

World Thinking Day is an opportunity for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to think about their peers in other parts of the world. What’s more, it encourages us to use our creativity and leadership to help raise the awareness of our Movement in order to continue its important work. This unique global scouting community service event is held in February.

Songfest

Traditionally held during “Girl Scout Week” in March, this is a Neighborhood event for all Girl Scouts and their families. Come and sing with us so that, together, our voices can touch the sky and reach up for the stars and bring us back a piece of your world, your planet of music.

Memorial Day Ceremonies

Memorial Day is a United States Federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in military service to their country. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action. USAGSO - Paris Girl Scouts are often present at the ceremonies that take place in and around Paris.

  • Escadrille Lafayette Memorial
  • American Cemetery, Suresnes
  • Arc de Triomphe

Spring Campout

Over a spring weekend, we set up tents, cook out, sing around the campfire and trade SWAPS!! An event for the entire Neighborhood and usually takes place the first or second weekend in June.


Monday, July 13, 2009

Paris Patches

Welcome to our Paris Patch Program, a great way to visit Paris above and underground! See historical places in France and discover the highlights of our fascinating City of Lights, learn about the lives and adventures of historical French and American female figures, African Americans, and daring aviators; find out how the tremendous effort that we know as “D-Day” was planned and carried out, and more …

We recommend our patch program for all Girl Scouts from Daisies to Alumnae except where indicated otherwise.

Please click on the links below to begin your journey. All downloads are in PDF format.

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Patch order information is at the bottom of the page. Bon voyage!



Paris Worlds to Explore
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Visit Paris and earn the “Paris Worlds to Explore” Patch which guides you to all of the highlights of this fascinating city. See the sights, but also taste French pastry, sit in an outdoor cafĂ© or ride on a Bateau Mouche to get the whole Parisian experience!

Minimum time: 2 days
Patch requirements can be fulfilled online.

Questionnaire to complete: Paris Worlds to Explore Questionnaire
Itinerary: Paris Worlds to Explore Itinerary

Paris Underground

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You may have visited Paris by day or even by night but have you ever visited Paris Underground? Explore the underground highlights of our intriguing city to get the whole Parisian experience! Travel by metro and visit famous crypts, catacombs, historical fountains and even take a tour of the sewer system.

Minimum time: 2-4 days
Some patch requirements can be fulfilled online.

Information sheet: Paris Underground Information Sheet
Questionnaire to complete: Patch Paris Underground Questionnaire
Answer key: Paris Underground Answer Key

Women in Paris
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Two cleverly constructed walking tours lead you around Paris, providing intriguing glimpses into the lives and adventures of historical French and American female figures who lived in the city.

Minimum time: 1-2 days

Questionnaire to complete: Women in Paris Questionnaire
Answer key: Women in Paris Answer Key

Africa to America
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Discover the history of African Americans in Paris: The amazing art of Lois Mailou Jones, the heroism of the Harlem Hellfighters, Josephine Baker’s generosity and much more.

Minimum time: 2 days
Patch requirements can be fulfilled online.

Questionnaire to complete: Africa to America Questionnaire
Answer Key: Africa to America Answer Key

Historical Versailles

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Kings, Queens, statues and things... Travel back in time and discover the rich historical and cultural heritage of Versailles; its buildings, parks, breathtaking gardens and the famous Palace of Versailles. Rare art collections, special concerts, and open-air sound and light performances are only a few of the treasures you will uncover on this historical adventure.

Minimum time: 1-2 days (Girl Scouts Juniors to Alumnae)
Some patch requirements may be fulfilled online.

Questionnaire to complete: Historical Versailles Questionnaire
Answer Key:
Historical Versailles Answer Key

Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches
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Take a trip to Normandy and experience the D-Day Landing Beaches. Thousands of American soldiers landed on June 6, 1944 along with British, French and Canadian forces to free France and Europe from Nazi domination during World War II. Walk along the beaches and cliffs where so many Americans lost their lives and visit the numerous museums and memorial sites that will help you understand the importance of the D-Day Landing.

Minimum time: 2-3 days
Recommended Girl Scout program levels: Brownies to Alumnae

Information sheet: Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Information Sheet
Questionnaire to complete: Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Questionnaire
Answer key: Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Answer Key

Peace Program
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This program encourages girls to resolve conflict, reach out to others in peace and friendship, dedicate themselves to acts of kindness, understand our differences to avoid misunderstandings, and rejoice in our likenesses.

Minimum time: 2 days (Girl Scouts Juniors to Alumnae will need more time)
Completed question sheets should be sent in with patch order or by e-mail attachment.

Questionnaire to complete: Peace Patch Program Questionnaire

La Fayette Escadrille Memorial
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Every November 11th, an Armistice Day Ceremony takes place at the La Fayette Escadrille Memorial to commemorate those brave American aviators who defended France before the US joined the war effort in World War I. Participation in this moving ceremony in Marnes-la-Coquette is the only requirement for this Patch.

USA Girl Scouts – Paris, France (Unearned)
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This unearned patch may be purchased by all Girl Scouts.
It also makes a great souvenir!

Patch Ordering Info
Please mail Paris Patch requests to:
USAGSO PARIS - Paris Patch Coordinator
34, avenue de New York
75116 Paris, France

Click here to download a patch order form.

All USAGSO-PARIS patches are US $ 5.50 or 4,00 € per patch ordered, plus postage.

Kindly send payment by US Dollar or Euro check only (no other currencies please), written to the order of GIRL SCOUTS.

For mail orders, please add postage as follows:

  • 1-5 patches, $ 3.00 or 2,00 €
  • 6-10 patches, $ 4.50 or 3,00 €
  • 11-16 patches, $ 6.00 or 4,00 €
  • 17 or more patches, please inquire

Save postage! If you are in Paris, you may schedule an appointment to pick up your patches by contacting our Paris Patch Coordinator.

Thank you!