Girl Scouts of the USA

Girl Scouts of the United States of America
The current Girl Scouts logo, introduced in 2009.[a]
HeadquartersNew York, New York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°45′03″N 73°59′00″W / 40.7508°N 73.9833°W / 40.7508; -73.9833
FoundedMarch 12, 1912 (1912-03-12)
FounderJuliette Gordon Low
Membership
  • 1.7 million girl members
  • 750,000 adults (2020)[1]
CEOBonnie Barczykowski
AffiliationWorld Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
Website
www.girlscouts.org
 Scouting portal
Girl Scouts raising the flag at a Municipal Band concert in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), commonly referred to as simply Girl Scouts, is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad.[2] Founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, it was organized after Low met Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, in 1911.[3]

The stated mission of the Girl Scouts is to "[build] girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place"[4] through activities involving camping, community service, and practical skills such as first aid. Members can earn badges by completing certain tasks and mastering skills. More senior members may be eligible for awards, such as the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.[5] Membership is organized according to grade, with activities designed for each level. The organization is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).[6]


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  1. ^ Girl Scouts of the USA 2020 Annual Report (PDF). 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  2. ^ Maurer, Elizabeth (June 2017). "What Did Girls Want? Independence, Challenge, and a Cool Uniform". National Women's History Museum.
  3. ^ Cook, David C. (2005). Mothers of Influence. Cook Communications Ministries. ISBN 978-1-56292-368-6. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
  4. ^ "Facts About Girl Scouts". www.girlscouts.org. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Highest Awards | Girl Scouts". www.girlscouts.org. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Member Organisation – USA". WAGGGS. Retrieved December 11, 2023.

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