Date
Monday
Mar
10

March 10-16

Girl Scout Week

Unveil your potential! Join us for Girl Scout Week and explore a world of adventure while making everlasting friendships and memories.

Type
Week
Category
Cause

Introduction

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!

Girl Scout Week Timeline

1912
First Girl Scout Troop
Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia, offering a new opportunity for personal growth and leadership to young girls.
1913
Girl Scouts of USA Founded
Girl Scouts of the USA was founded one year later as an organization, based on the principles of self-reliance, good citizenship, and service.
1939
First Girl Scout Week
The first official Girl Scout Week was celebrated to honor the foundation and vision of the Girl Scouts.
1987
Girl Scout Cookie Week
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.
2012
Girl Scouts' Centennial Celebration
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.
2020
Virtual Celebrations
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scout Week was celebrated virtually, demonstrating adaptability and resilience among the community.

How to Celebrate Girl Scout Week

1

Explore the great outdoors

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.

2

Organize a badge bonanza

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.

3

Hold a cookie bake-off

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.

4

Connect with other troops

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.

5

Serve your community

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.

Why We Love Girl Scout Week

A

Girl Scout Week fosters adventure and friendship

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.

B

It's an opportunity to learn and grow

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.

C

Celebrates and continues a long-standing tradition

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.