FAQs
What is a Sing-Along? When will registration open up for Girl Scouts Rock the Mall? These and other Frequently Asked Questions are answered here.

  General Questions
What is a Sing-Along?
 

The Girl Scouts have a long tradition of holding a Sing-Along on the National Mall. We gathered for our 85th, 90th and 95thanniversary -  over 250,000 Girl Scouts lined the National Mall and sang some of our favorite Girl Scout songs, listened to the music and joined together to celebrate the strength of the Girl Scout movement.  Click here to watch video from past Sing-Alongs.

When will registration open up for Girl Scouts Rock the Mall?
The registration site is now open.  The registration fee includes a Girl Scout Rock the Mall T-Shirt and commemorative patch for $10.00 (ten dollars plus shipping).  Group and individual registration will be permitted.

What do I need to know before I register?

Before you register you'll need to know the number of registrants, t-shirt sizes of those you are registering and have a Credit Card to purchase the registrations.

Will I be charged for shipping?
Shipping & handling will be charged for shipping the registration materials and additional merchandise. Shipping is based on the total amount of your order. Below are our shipping rates.

Up to $15.00              =$2.95
$15.01-50.00             =$5.95
$50.01-75.00             =$8.95
$75.01-120.00          =$11.95
Over $120.01            = 10% of the order total

Can you ship Overseas?
USA Girl Scouts Overseas can register via the website with an APO Address for shipping International Friends please contact Hadley Hines at 202-534-3772 to register.


What is the date and time of Girl Scouts Rock the Mall? 
June 9, 2012 on the National Mall, Washington, DC
Pre-show:     12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Main event:   1:00 - 4:00 p.m.


Where is the National Mall located?
The Mall is located in the area encompassed by Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW on the north, First Street on the east, Independence and Maryland Avenues on the south, and 14th Street on the west. 



  Travel Questions

Where can I find travel information?
Whether it's traveling to Washington, D.C. or getting around by using the district's wide range of public transportation, you will find what you're looking for by clicking here
.  Multiple modes of transportation are options for travel view our Transportation page.

What accommodations are available for out of town visitors?
Read all about Rock the Mall Accommodations here.


Which Metro Stations are closest to the Mall?
(stay tuned for information about purchasing group Metrorail tickets)
The Mall area on the east can be reached using the following Metro stations:
• Federal Center at 3rd and D Streets, SW
• L'Enfant Plaza at Maryland Avenue and 7th Street, SW
• Archives-Navy Memorial at Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street, NW
• Smithsonian at 12th Street on the Mall, SW
• Federal Triangle along 12th Street between Pennsylvania & Constitution Aves., NW.


The west end of the National Mall can be accessed using the following stations:
• Farragut West at 17th and I or 18th and I Streets, NW
• Foggy Bottom/George Washington University at 23rd and I Streets, NW
• Arlington Cemetery with a walk over the Arlington Memorial Bridge

We have chartered a bus to the event, where will the bus be able to drop us off?
We strongly encourage chartered transportation to drop visitors at a Metro station on the perimeter of the city to avoid the congestion on the National mall.  Visitors can then take Metro to the exact event location.  If your bus chooses to drive to the event site, they will not allowed to unload passengers on any of the adjacent streets. 


  Event Programming Questions
What is the official song of Girl Scouts Rock the Mall?
 
IGNITE, by Melinda Caroll
To download an MP3 of the song, visit Melinda Caroll's Girl Scout Songs website.

Will there be a new songbook or CD?
No, in an effort to go green, there are no plans for a new songbook or CD at this time. Information may change in the upcoming months.

How can I get more information?
We know it is important to plan for this special occasion, add your name and email to our list serve so we can send you other news about our Sing-Along. Connect with us on Facebook! Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #GirlScoutsRocktheMall.