Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) is excited to announce the 2024 Girl Scout Join-A-Thon, a 12-hour event dedicated to welcoming new and returning members. From 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, families can register for Girl Scouts, unlocking an array of benefits, scholarships, and unforgettable experiences—plus a chance to win some fabulous prizes!

Why Sign Up for Girl Scouts of Western New York? Registering your child, grandchild, or a loved one for Girl Scouts opens the door to a world of opportunity. Beyond beloved activities like camping and cookie sales, we offer older Girl Scouts the chance to apply for scholarships, embark on exciting travel adventures, and explore the outdoors with support every step of the way. We believe every young person deserves the chance to participate, and financial assistance is available to ensure there are no barriers to participation.

“We’re excited to invite the youth and their families to join Girl Scouts during this special event,” said Cara Biddlecom, CEO of GSWNY. “Girl Scouts offers experiences that empower every young person to explore their interests, build life skills, and make lifelong friendships. Our Join-A-Thon is the perfect time to register and start the Girl Scout journey.”

Affordable and accessible for all the registration fee is just $25 per year, but we recognize that every family has different financial needs. That’s why GSWNY offers financial assistance to cover registration fees, program costs, uniforms, and more. Our goal is to make Girl Scouts accessible to every girl who wants to participate.

Exclusive Prizes for the Join-A-Thon Everyone who registers for Girl Scouts between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM on October 16, 2024, will be entered to win amazing prizes:

• $100, $50, and $25 gift cards
• 10 lucky girls will receive an exclusive invitation to join us for a Build-A-Bear party on October 26, 2024!

How to Register! It’s easy to sign up! Visit www.gswny.org or call 1-888-837-6410 to register during the Join-A-Thon and become eligible for prizes. You can also stop by one of our service centers in Buffalo, Jamestown, Lockport, or Rochester, open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Important Details:

• Date: October 16, 2024
• Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Prizes: Gift cards and a Build-A-Bear party invitation
• Eligible Counties: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming
• Store locations :

Buffalo – 4433 Genesee Street, Suite 101, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Rochester – 1000 Elmwood Ave., Door 5, Rochester, NY 14620                 

Jamestown – 2661 Horton Rd., Jamestown, NY 14707

Lockport – 5000 Cambria Road, Lockport NY 14094

Winners will be notified via phone or email, and prizes can be picked up at a nearby Girl Scout shop.

While you can continue to register after the event for Girl Scouts or to volunteer, only those who sign up during the Join-A-Thon will be eligible for prizes. Don’t miss your chance to join an organization that empowers girls, builds character, and fosters a lifetime of leadership.

About Girl Scouts of Western New York

Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) serves girls and adult volunteers across the GSWNY jurisdiction, including Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties. The council’s administrative service centers are located in Buffalo, Jamestown, Lockport, Niagara Falls, and Rochester.

Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.gswny.org or call 1-888-837-6410.