The cost for parents to sign up their kid to be a Girl Scout could soon more than triple. Critics said it could price some families out of joining the organization.
The Girl Scouts of the USA will vote Saturday, Oct. 19, on whether to raise membership dues from $25 a year to $85 a year. That’s a 240% hike per scout.
Membership dues are the organization’s largest source of revenue. In 2023, it generated $38 million from nearly 2 million members.
However, it has faced cash flow issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation.
A Girl Scout spokesperson said the organization would continue to provide financial aid to any family who needs it.
The board said it is also open to phasing in the increase with a 20% discount on the first year and 10% the second year.
The council will also vote on whether to increase adult volunteer dues from $25 to $45.
In 2024, the organization raised the price of its cookies in some areas to as much as $7 a box.
