American girls living abroad can still be members of Girl Scout troops, through the USA Girl Scouts Overseas programme. American Girl Scout troops are active in a wide range of countries, from Austria to Mozambique to Venezuela. Approximately 16,000 girls and 7000 adults are members in 79 countries.

Some American girls join a Girl Guide or Girl Scout troop in the country they're living in - this may broaden their cultural horizons, or help them adapt more quickly to living in that country. Other girls, especially those in military or government families who may move frequently, prefer the continuity of belong to an American Girl Scout troop regardless of where they live.

Who can be a Member?

American girls aged five to 17, or in kindergarten through grade 12, who are living overseas or in an American dependent or semi-independent state or island (such as American Samoa or Guam) may join a USA Girl Scouts Overseas troop. Not all areas with American communities have such a troop; they are most likely to be found near military bases or consulates.

What do USA Girl Scouts Overseas do?

USA Girl Scouts Overseas participate in most of the same activities their Girl Scout sisters in the US do. They earn badges, go camping, learn new skills, and make new friends. Additionally, Girl Scouts Overseas often focus on exploring the culture of the area by going sight-seeing and participating in activities with local Girl Guide or Girl Scout troops.