How Girl Scouts Started and Works
What started with a phone call and a single meeting of 18 girls in Savannah, GA in 1912 is now the world’s premier girl-only leadership program. Juliette Gordon Low believed that all girls should be given the same opportunity as boys to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually and not be isolated in the home with few real world skills to financially support themselves.
Girl Scouts of the USA
Across the United States, girls are members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), our national organization. GSUSA develops our badges, awards, and curriculum, giving girls a standard experience across our country.
Girl Scout Council
Girl Scouts San Jacinto (GSSJC) is one of 112 Girl Scout councils across the United States. It is a community based organization with approximately 61,000 girl members and 17,000 adult members. Membership is open to all girls in kindergarten through 12th grade, and to both women and men who subscribe to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. To Learn and read more visit www.gssjc.org
Girl Scout Communities
Girl Scouts San Jacinto council is divided into communities, which are run by dedicated volunteers working to deliver the Girl Scout experience in their immediate area. Service unit volunteers provide local support to troops and volunteers in their area and lead local recruitment efforts. Many also hold fun, local events like day camps, cookie rallies, World Thinking Day celebrations, award ceremonies, and service projects.