:: Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we pay Membership Registration Fees each year?
The annual Girl Scouts of the USA membership registration fee is paid directly to GSUSA through our council. 

These dues help to underwrite national program efforts, development of Girl Scout Handbooks and materials, accident insurance for all current members who participate in Girl Scout activities, the Girl Scout Leader magazine, and administrative support to councils.

What kind of financial aid does the council provide?
Girl Scouts - Mt. Wilson Vista Council provides financial aid to girls whose families cannot afford the costs of membership registration, camping, program events and other needs.

Community-based programs, grants and camperships for girls in need or in underserved areas of the council help ensure that Girl Scouting is available for all girls, regardless of a family's financial limitations.

The rich diversity of Girl Scouting is a tribute to constant efforts to eliminate any barriers to Girl Scout membership. Girls can receive one campership and one grant per year. (Oct. 1- Sept. 30).

For more information about financial aid, grants or camperships, please e-mail Terese Miller, Program Manager, at (626) 445-7771, ext. 318 or tmiller@gsmwvc.org.

Camperships
Sleeping under the stars or having fun at an outdoor day camp are experiences that have a tremendous positive impact on girls.

Camperships enable girls from low-income families to take part in the camp experience. Camperships are funded through the Kuhn Fund, other designated council funds, and donations from area service clubs, businesses, and individuals.

Grants
The council offers grants to enable girls from low-income families to fully participate in Girl Scouting.

Grants are used to fund basic uniforms, participation in troop programs, leadership opportunities and more.