Girl Scout Day

Girl Scout Day is an annual American holiday celebrating the achievements and history of Girl Scouts. This organization brings together girls and women across the world and has a long, influential legacy. The holiday is observed on March 12.

History

Girl Scout Day highlights the importance of Girl Scouts and helps promote the organization’s ongoing mission. Scouting began in Britain in 1907, founded by Colonel Robert Baden Powell. In 1908, he published Scouting for Boys, a book that laid the foundation for the worldwide scouting movement. Scouts learned practical life skills, spent time outdoors, camped, and practiced teamwork and community service.

The Girl Scouts organization was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, affectionately known as Daisy. The first meeting in Savannah, Georgia, included only 18 girls. Over time, the organization grew rapidly, and the name Girl Scout became as widely recognized as Boy Scout. Members learned valuable skills such as first aid, sewing, cooking, and more. Fundraising became an important tradition, with Girl Scouts selling homemade cookies that quickly became popular.

Today, scouting remains a meaningful and engaging activity for young people, offering outdoor adventures, lifelong friendships, and important personal development.

Interesting Facts

• Today, the Girl Scouts organization has more than 3.5 million members worldwide.
• Since its founding, the organization has included nearly 50 million members.
• The official scouting motto is “Be prepared!”

How to Take Part

Learn more about the mission and programs of Girl Scouts. Girl Scout Day can be a great opportunity to encourage children to join and gain new knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Share posts about the observance on social media. Ask others whether they were ever part of the scouting movement and what their experience was like.

When is Girl Scout Day in 2026?

Girl Scout Day is observed on March 12 each year.

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