a movement that gives girls from all segments of American life a chance to develop their potential, to make friends, and to become a vital part of their community. Based on ethical values, it opens up a world of opportunity for girls working in partnership with adult volunteers. Its sole focus is to meet the special needs of girls.
a continuous adventure in learning that offers every girl a broad range of activities which address both her current interests and her future role as a women. Girls are introduced to the excitement in the worlds of science, the arts, the out-of-doors, and people through activities that stimulate self-discovery. By participating in meaningful community service they acquire an understanding about themselves and others. In addition, girls grow in skill and self confidence, while having fun and making new friends.
the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world. It is open to all girls ages 5 through 17 (or kindergarten through grade 12) who subscribe to its ideals as stated in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
It is part of a worldwide family of girls and adults consisting of almost 10 million girls and adults in 136 countries throughout its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
consist of more than 4 million girls and adults. Of these, there are about 2.6 million girls in five different program levels. The program levels are:
There are about 863,000 adult members (women and men), including volunteer leaders, consultants, board members, and staff specialists in such areas as child development, adult education, outdoor education, and administration. Employed executives account for less than 1 percent of total adult membership.
is made of Girl Scout Troops organized by Girl Scout councils; about 326 in the United States. Councils are local units chartered by the national organization to administer and develop Girl Scouting in a council's jurisdiction (a specific geographic area).
Juliette Gordon Low, who organized the first group of girls on March 12, 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. The movement was incorporated in Washington, DC, on June 10, 1915 and chartered by the United States Congress on March 16, 1950. Our National Executive Director is Navy Rear Admiral Marsha "Marty" Johnson Evans who took the helm of GSUSA on January 16, 1998. Our National President is Connie L. Matsui. National Headquarters is located at: 420 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018-2702
