Girl Scout History

Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low assembled 18 girls fromSavannah, Georgia, on March 12, 1912, for a local Girl Scout meeting. Shebelieved that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically,mentally, and spiritually. With the goal of bringing girls out of isolated homeenvironments and into community service and the open air, Girl Scouts hiked,played basketball, went on camping trips, learned how to tell time by thestars, and studied first aid.

Within a few years, Daisy's dream for a girl-centeredorganization was realized. Today, Girl Scouts of the USA has a membership ofover 3.4 million girls and adults, a significant growth from its modestbeginnings nearly a century ago. In fact, more than 50 million women in theU.S. today are Girl Scout alumnae. We invite you tolearn about our robust organization and its rich history. From our willingness totackle important societal issues, to our commitment to diversity andinclusiveness—Girl Scouts is dedicated to every girl, everywhere.