Timely topics such as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects, adventure sports, advocacy, political science, dating violence awareness, and entrepreneurship have joined traditional program opportunities offered to girls, from leadership, outdoor skills, wildlife, the environment, travel, first aid and disaster preparedness to water sports. The Girl Scout Cookie program is the number-one financial literacy program for girls in the world where they learn money management, salesmanship and marketing, goal-setting, and teamwork. Every activity is girl-driven, so girls learn to make good choices and discover their potential as a leader. Community service is a vital part of our mission to “make the world a better place.” Girl Scouts in our council alone participate in thousands of hours of service projects every year, directly benefiting their community, the state, our country, and the world.