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Every three years, delegates from every council across the nation and USA Girl Scouts Overseas—our National Council—meet to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement and elect national leaders for the next triennium.

 


The 58th National Council Session (NCS) took place in Washington, DC, from July 20–22, 2026. 

Thousands of Girl Scouts, volunteers, delegates, and supporters gathered in Washington, DC, for the 2026 Girl Scouts of the USA National Convention to celebrate the Movement, elect national leadership, vote on proposals that will guide Girl Scouting over the next three years, and help shape the future of Girl Scouts. One of the week's biggest announcements was the unveiling of the host city for the next National Convention: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Get ready for Indianapolis! The 59th Girl Scouts of the USA National Council Session and Girl Scouts Unite event will take place July 23–28, 2029, bringing together nearly 10,000 Girl Scouts, volunteers, delegates, alumni, families, and supporters from across the country. Held every three years, National Convention is the largest gathering of the Girl Scout Movement, featuring inspiring keynote speakers, interactive exhibits, workshops, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with Girl Scouts from every corner of the nation.

Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming is excited to be part of this incredible experience! As plans for the 2029 National Convention continue to unfold, we'll share important updates, delegate information, registration details, and opportunities to participate right here. Check back often as we add the latest news and resources leading up to Convention!

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Check back for details for the 59th National Council Session!

July 23 - 28, 2029  |  Indianapolis, Indiana

The 58th National Council Session (NCS) will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, from July 20–22, 2026. 

NCS is the business meeting where delegates from every council across the nation and from USA Girl Scouts Overseas meet to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement.

Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital is our host council. We are grateful for their hospitality and support in preparing for and carrying out this important event for our Movement.

 
Questions about 2026 Girl Scout Convention?

Contact the convention team, and check-out GSUSA’s National Convention web page.

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Following NCS, the Girl Scouts Unite event will also take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Join us as we celebrate all the ways that Girls Make History.  

Register today for a chance to win!

We dream big. We spark change. We lead the way! There’s no better time and place to celebrate the incredible impact of Girl Scouts than in our nation’s capital. 

Visit GSUSA’s National Convention web page.  There, you will find links ticket information, prices, and event information.  In addition, you will find links to search for convention-partner hotels. 

On the 58th National Council Session and Girl Scouts Unite registration site, you’ll see the six-day schedule, explore the girl and adult workshops (with more added every month!), get help planning your trip, and more!


Not sure if your troop is ready? 

Have your girls, parents and guardians, and troop leaders take the “Am I ready for travel?” quiz on pages four to six of the GSUSA's Guide to U.S. Travel.  If girls aren’t quite ready, your group should start practicing travel now to prepare by July 2026. 

If your Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming troop or family expresses interest in attending the 2026 National Girl Scout Convention, complete the 2026 Girl Scout National Convention Interest Form to have your contact information added to a list of interested travelers.



GSMW's National Convention Travel Toolkit

View GSMW’s 2026 National Convention Travel Toolkit to help your troop plan and implement your trip to the 2026 National Convention.  Inside, you will find a timeline, budget worksheet, a planning worksheet, and more!

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  • GSUSA's Guide to U.S. Travel
  • Additional Money Earning Request Form and Guidelines
  • GSMW Travel Scholarship Application
  • Submit a Troop Trip & High Risk Activity Form
Troop Travel to the 2023 National Convention is only recommended for Cadette and older troops, per GSUSA’s Travel Progression suggestion:

Support Video #1 (26 min)

  • National Convention Toolkit Overview
  • Troop Travel Readiness
  • Travel Timeline
  • Tickets, Accommodations, Additional Excursions

Video #4: Live Q&A Session (14 min)

  • Answers to questions submitted by GSMW travelers
  • Money-earning reminders
  • Troop Trip planning & submitting

Future Video Topics Include:

  • Money Management
  • Troop Trip Requests
  • High Risk Activities
  • Travel Preparation
  • Safety
  • Days of Travel

Video #5: National Convention Travel Scholarship Guidelines (7 min)

  • Where to find our online travel scholarship form
  • Rules and guidelines to qualify for the scholarship

The last Girl Scout National Convention took place in Orlando, FL from July 18 - 22, 2023. 

A big thanks to our five council delegates for their time and dedication to Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming and the Girl Scout Movement. Over the course of three days, council delegates from around the country and globe had the opportunity to evaluate and debate seven proposals at the 56th National Council Session.

The proposal results can be found here and the updated Blue Book of Basic Documents can be found here.

Our thanks to:

  • Janet De Vries, Past Board Chair and Volunteer – Casper, WY
  • Leanne Woodfill, Volunteer – Casper, WY
  • Monica Parker, Board Member – Billings, MT
  • Krista Nunnally, Troop Leader – Kalispell, MT
  • Gail Miller, Troop Leader – Belgrade, MT

In addition to the National Council Session, 27 girls and adults across Montana and Wyoming joined the festivities of Phenom By Girl Scouts: “Our Time to Shine!”

The action-packed event was a can’t-miss experience for all Girl Scouts. Accomplishments and achievements were highlighted during the National Bridging Ceremony and Gold Award Girl Scout Celebration. Unique hands-on and collaborative activities as well as in-depth discussions took place, allowing Girl Scouts the opportunity to laugh, share, and celebrate one another. The importance of mental wellness was highlighted through programming and was also supported by remarks from a diverse list of accomplished speakers. 

Throughout the event, Girl Scouts had the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by their sisters from around the world—including Gold Award Girl Scouts—and women leaders in diverse fields.  

Headlining the event at the opening ceremony was actor, writer, producer, rapper, singer, and Nickelodeon star That Girl Lay Lay, who connected with Girl Scouts on the topic of building confidence, courage, and character. Lay Lay graced the stage with a live performance followed by a surprise meet-and-greet for attendees. 

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