Our Council
Badgerland Council is here to help them shine.
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Council is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization serving more than 5,200 girls in grades K-12. Our membership also includes over 3,800 adult volunteers who serve as leaders, trainers, mentors, and board members. Badgerland Council serves girls in 23 counties in southcentral and southwestern Wisconsin, including border communities in Iowa and Minnesota.
We are a team of local staff ready to help girls and volunteers earn that next badge, embark on a camping adventure, or organize an impactful service project. That’s what a Girl Scout council is. We are here to provide local Girl Scouts with skill-building workshops, amazing experiences, and resources to achieve whatever they can dream up.
Our commitment to anti-racism:
Girl Scouts of the USA is an anti-racist organization.
Our anti-racism pledge reflects who we are: an organization that is rooted in values set forth in our Girl Scout Law, including honesty, fairness, caring, courage, and respect for self and others. All of these are hallmarks of Girl Scouts’ broader commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
Our commitment to inclusion:
Girl Scouts has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome and embrace individuals of all abilities and backgrounds into our wonderful sisterhood.
Inclusion is at the core of who we are; it’s about being a sister to every Girl Scout and celebrating our unique strengths. To create an inclusive environment, the most important thing is that each Girl Scout feels seen for who they are and what they bring to the group. Through treating all Girl Scouts with kindness and respect, you can nurture an inclusive troop environment. Part of the important work you will do includes modeling friendship and kindness for your Girl Scouts and showing them what it means to practice empathy.
A critical component of inclusion is that everyone is able to participate. When scheduling, planning, and carrying out activities, carefully consider the needs of everyone involved, including school schedules, family needs, financial constraints, dietary requirements, religious holidays, and the accessibility of appropriate transportation and meeting places.
