[This post was submitted to us from Patty Bowen from Troop 20173 related to the Twin Lakes Cookie Drop. To submit your story, email communications@gswny.org] Does 13,272 boxes of Girl Scout cookies sound like a lot? Now imagine unloading them, sorting them, and passing them on to girls […]
Today marks the passing of Juliette Gordon Low on January 17, 1927. The following obituary appeared in The New York Times the next day. She passed away in the Low home in Savannah, GA, after a battle with breast cancer and complications surrounding the treatments of the time. […]
Girl Scouts of Western New York recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, but the history of Girl Scouts runs much deeper in the area. Prior to becoming one, our legacy councils served their girls with unique and unforgettable programs. One such program was Hi-Adventure, an outdoor experience for girls […]
[This post was submitted by Troop 20173. To share your troop story, email communications@gswny.org.] What’s the best way to celebrate a birthday? Throw a party! So how do you celebrate the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts? Gather 42 Girl Scouts from 13 troops, […]
MBe a catalyst for change in your community—and the world. Champion your views, influence leadership, and advance the G.I.R.L. Agenda to make the world a better place. Every girl has a voice. Every girl’s voice is important. Girl Scout Week Activity Get inspired. Find a problem big or […]
A Leader is confident, responsible, and committed to changing the world for the better—and she’s happiest when others join her in taking the lead! Girl Scout Week Activity Be a role model. Lead younger girls in celebrating Girl Scout Week activities and being G.I.R.L.s! Lead a Take Action […]
Courageous and strong, a Risk-Taker’s keen to try new things and to embrace the unfamiliar. She’s ready to step up and break the mold if that’s what it takes. Girl Scout Week Activity Do something new. Girl Scouts explore the world around them. Do something that you’ve never […]
Thinking outside the box is an Innovator’s specialty, so she’s always looking for a creative way to take action. She definitely knows how to get things done. Girl Scout Week Activity Solve a problem in a creative way. Whether it is a broken shoelace or a polluted beach, […]
In recognition of Girl Scout’s Birthday, today we’re honoring our founder Juliette Gordon Low! Read more: Girl Scouts National Women’s History Museum
Girl Scout Week Activity Wear your Girl Scout uniform to school to celebrate your Girl Scout sisterhood. Today, over 3.2 million girls and adults are active Girl Scout members, and over 50 million women are Girl Scout alumnae. In honor of the Girl Scout Birthday, take a moment […]
