About Girl Scouts of the USA
(GSUSA)
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) was founded on March 12,
1912 by Juliette Gordon Low.
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's preeminent organization
dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where, in an accepting and
nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success
in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers,
girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like
leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about
their own potential and self-worth.
Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low assembled 18 girls from Savannah,
Georgia, on March 12, 1912, for a local Girl Scout meeting. She
believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop
physically, mentally, and spiritually. With the goal of bringing
girls out of isolated home environments and into community service
and the open air, Girl Scouts hiked, played basketball, went on
camping trips, learned how to tell time by the stars, and studied
first aid.
Within a few years, Daisy's dream for a girl-centered
organization was realized. Today, Girl Scouts of the USA has a
membership of over 3.4 million girls and adults, a significant
growth from its modest beginnings nearly a century ago. In fact,
more than 50 million women in the U.S. today are Girl Scout alumnae. We invite you to learn about our
robust organization and its rich history. From our willingness to
tackle important societal issues, to our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness - Girl Scouts is
dedicated to every girl, everywhere.
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