Girl Scouts 101

When people think about Girl Scouts, they generally think about cookies. Common sense would suggest, however, that millions of young wo...

The Brownie pin, the traditional Girl Scout pin, and the new contemporary pin are worn to indicate membership in the Girl Scouting movement...

A n investiture ceremon y welcomes new girls or adults into Girl Scouting. It can be a very memorable and meaningful step for girls as...

How old do you have to be to be a Girl Scout? Girls can become Girl Scouts when they enter Kindergarten. Daisy Girl Scouts (grades ...

The beginning of the Girl Scout year is an excellent time to review the foundations of the organization, namely the Promise and the Law. Ne...

Girl Scouting began in the United States with Juliette Gordon Low, who was born on Oct 31, 1860. After meeting the founder of the Boy Sco...

When you're submersed in a topic, you sometimes forget that the basics as you know them are a mystery to outsiders or newcomers. Recent...

It's a new year and a good time for resolutions. This year, make it a goal to attend your local service unit/neighborhood meetings. N...

Recruitment time encompasses a drive for both girls and leaders. The two go hand in hand; in other words, without the adult leaders, there ...

April 22nd is Leader Appreciation Day. This is the day to thank your daughter’s leader for all her hard work. Here are some ideas to get ...

For those of us who were Girl Scouts when we were younger (and heck probably those who weren’t), those colorful badges and patches that the...

SWAPS stands for "Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned SomeWhere" or "Shared With A Pal."  The idea f...

Girl Scouting can be an integral part of a girl’s development. Just look at the list of women who count scouting as a part of their lif...