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Put on your badges and tie up your kerchiefs - it's time to celebrate Girl Scout Week starting March 10! This exciting annual event builds on the rich history of the Girl Scouts, which can be traced back to 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia. Ever since then, this empowering week has been a time to honor her vision of creating an organization that encourages girls to embrace their individuality, strengths, and intellect, wrapped up with a primal spirit of adventure. So, whether you're a dedicated Brownie, a steadfast Senior, or new to the Scouting world, brace yourself for a week filled with activities, fun, self-discovery, and meaningful friendships! Let's make Juliette proud and continue her great legacy of strong, courageous, and confident girls and women. Happy Girl Scout Week!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1912</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Girl Scout Troop</div><div class='timeline-text'>Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia, offering a new opportunity for personal growth and leadership to young girls.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1913</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Girl Scouts of USA Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>Girl Scouts of the USA was founded one year later as an organization, based on the principles of self-reliance, good citizenship, and service.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1939</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Girl Scout Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first official Girl Scout Week was celebrated to honor the foundation and vision of the Girl Scouts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Girl Scout Cookie Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1987, as part of the Girl Scout Week celebration, the first National Girl Scout Cookie Week was announced, promoting their well-known cookie sale.<br/></div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Girl Scouts' Centennial Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>To mark 100 years of Girl Scouting, a year-long celebration took place with a variety of special events including a large gathering on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scout Week was celebrated virtually, demonstrating adaptability and resilience among the community.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Explore the great outdoors</h3><p class='facts-text'>Make the most of the week by planning a camping trip for your troop. Learn survival skills, explore the nature trails, and enjoy evenings around the campfire, making smores and sharing stories.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a badge bonanza</h3><p class='facts-text'>Focus on earning a new badge each day of Girl Scout Week. Choose badges focused on skills such as first aid, astronomy, cooking, or public speaking. This will both foster new skills and deepen the bond within your troop.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hold a cookie bake-off</h3><p class='facts-text'>Everyone loves Girl Scout cookies! Why not spice up a day by holding a cookie bake-off? Girls can partner up, take their favorite cookie recipe and get creative in the kitchen.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Connect with other troops</h3><p class='facts-text'>Reach out to another local troop and plan an event together. This could be a friendly sports match, a joint service project, or even a massive campfire sing-along.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Serve your community</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organizing a community service event is an excellent way to celebrate Girl Scout Week. Whether it's hosting a food drive, cleaning a local park, or volunteering at a shelter, serving your community embodies the Girl Scout spirit.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Girl Scout Week fosters adventure and friendship</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Celebrated annually, Girl Scout Week encourages girls to explore the world around them, embrace their individual strengths and forge meaningful friendships. They get to experience the thrill of outdoor adventures and the joy of making life-long friends.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's an opportunity to learn and grow</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Through activities like earning badges and organizing service events, Girl Scout Week provides ample opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and acquiring new skills. Each task encourages girls to step out of their comfort zone while promoting a sense of achievement and confidence.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates and continues a long-standing tradition</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dating back to 1912, the Girl Scouts has a rich history that is honored during Girl Scout Week. This encourages a sense of belonging and pride among young girls who are part of this long-standing tradition. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to pay homage to the initiative of Juliette Gordon Low, who sought a world of confident and strong-willed women.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Juliette Gordon Low Had No Children of Her Own</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite being childless, Juliette Gordon Low dedicated her life to the development of young girls through the Girl Scouts, leaving a legacy that impacts millions of girls today.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Girl Scout Cookies Were Homemade</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first batch of Girl Scout cookies were homemade and sold door-to-door by Scouts in Oklahoma in the mid-1920s, long before commercial bakers were involved.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Girl Scouts' Membership is Diverse and Wide-reaching</h3><p class='facts-content'>Girl Scouts is in 92 countries with over 2.5 million active members, and boasts an alumni base of over 50 million, reflecting a diverse and global movement.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Girl Scouts Offer Digitally Focused Badges</h3><p class='facts-content'>In a bid to stay relevant and modernize their programs, Girl Scouts now offer badges in digital skills such as coding, digital design and even cybersecurity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Several Famous Women Were Girl Scouts</h3><p class='facts-content'>Famous women from various fields, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, journalist Katie Couric, and astronaut Sally Ride, were Girl Scouts in their youth, testifying to the enduring impact of the organization.</p></div></div>
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