Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 by trailblazer Juliette Gordon Low. We are the largest girl-serving organization in the United States and the largest member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, a sister-hood of close to 10 million girls and adults in 145 countries.

Our Mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Our Vision

Girl Scouting strives to be the premier leadership organization for girls and experts on their growth and development.

More than 3 Million Strong

We are urban, rural, and suburban. We are in schools, churches, temples, mosques, public housing, foster homes, and detention centers. We are in virtually every zip code and in 90 countries around the world.

• 2.3 million girls 5 to 18 years of age
• 16,000 Girl Scouts overseas
• 880,000 adult volunteers
• 50 million alumnae
• 112 councils throughout the United States

At any given point in time, approximately 10 percent of girls are Girl Scouts, and

• 80 percent of women business owners were Girl Scouts.
• 69 percent of female U.S Senators were Girl Scouts.
• 67 percent of female members of the House of Representatives were Girl Scouts.
• Virtually every female astronaut who has flown in space was a Girl Scout.

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience

We have identified three keys to leadership: girls discover themselves and their values; connect with others; and take action to make the world a better place. At Girl Scouts, everything centers around the girl: activities are girl-led, which gives girls the opportunity to learn by doing in a cooperative learning environment.

100 Years Young

We are about to celebrate a century of trailblazing, of leadership, of fun and friendship—and we’re just getting started. Find out more at www.girlscouts.org.