Who We Are
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.
Today there are 3.6 million Girl Scouts — 2.7 million
girl members and 928,000 adult members. Founder Juliette
Gordon Low organized the first group of Girl Scouts on March
12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. Girl Scouts of the USA was
chartered by the United States Congress on March 16, 1950.
Through membership in the World Association of Girl Guides
and Girl Scouts, GSUSA is part of a worldwide family of
10 million girls and adults in 145 countries.
What We Do
In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.
Our Structure
Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5-17. Girls participate
through approximately 200,000 troops and groups in the United
States and 90 countries through Girl Scouts Overseas. Through
local Girl Scout councils, the opportunity for Girl Scout
membership exists in every corner of the U.S.A. More than
50 million women in the U.S. have enjoyed Girl Scouting
during their childhood. Daisy Girl Scouts are 5-6 years
old, Brownie Girl Scouts are 6-8 years old, Junior Girl
Scouts are 8-11 years old. Girls, ages 11-17, may participate
through the innovative STUDIO 2B approach.
Approximately 99 percent of all adults in Girl Scouting are volunteers. Women and men interested in volunteering in a variety of capacities are encouraged to contact the Cahaba Council.
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