Girl Scouts: What's it all about?

Girl Scouting is...

¨      an organization, more than three million girl members strong and supported by the voluntary efforts of over one million adults like YOU!

¨      hiking, arts, crafts, cooking, creating, laughing, and exploring the world we live in!

¨      dedicated to the purpose of inspiring girls to the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service.

¨      open to all girls age 5-17 and all adults age 18 and over who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

¨      more than camping and selling cookies!

¨      a national organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the special needs of girls.  It is both separate and distinct from Boy Scouts of America.

¨      a wholesome environment where girls can learn new skills, develop self-confidence, and work towards achieving their full potential.

¨      a continuous adventure in learning that offers a wide range of activities for girls of all interests and ability levels.

¨      a place where girls can enjoy close relationships and explore answers to questions important to the girls of today--the women of tomorrow.

Girl Scouting has been an important part of the lives of young girls for over 94 years.  Our Girl Scout story starts in 1912 and continues today...now it's your story, too.