What religion is Girl Scouts?

Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which includes many of the principles and values common across religions. So while we are a secular organization, Girl Scouts has always encouraged girls to take spiritual journeys via their faiths’ religious recognitions.

What was the original purpose of Girl Scouts?

The Girl Scouts Were Founded In Savannah, Georgia Hoping to give girls the opportunity to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually, Low started the organization with just 18 girls in attendance at that first meeting.

What do Girl Scouts believe in?

The Girl Scout Mission Statement Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Do you have to be religious to join Girl Scouts?

Celebrating Spirituality and Faith Girl Scouts is welcoming and inclusive to members of all faiths.

What is the Girl Scout Promise?

What we stand for. The Girl Scout Promise and Law are shared by every member of Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Promise is the way Girl Scouts agree to act every day toward one another and other people, and the Girl Scout Law outlines a way to act towards one another and the world.

What does being a Girl Scout mean?

Being a Girl Scout means stepping out of your comfort zone and helping others. It means doing things for people other than yourself and feeling good about it. Plus, we get to do a lot of fun exciting things like camping, visiting museums and senior centers, and go horseback riding and Christmas caroling.

Why should I join Girl Scouts?

For a century, Girl Scouts has been providing an opportunity for girls in grades K-12 to develop new skills, talents and friendships through troop activities, camps and more. The girls learn about leadership, build confidence and character, and take action in their communities.

Are Girl Scouts nonprofit?

Girl Scouts of the United States of America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the preeminent organization dedicated to helping all girls develop the confidence, determination and skills needed to thrive in today’s world.

What is the Brownie motto?

The Brownie Guide Law is: A Brownie Guide thinks of others before herself and does a good turn every day. The Brownie Guide Motto used to be ‘Lend a hand’ (LAH).

Can Girl Scouts retire a flag?

An American Flag retirement ceremony for Girl Scout group campfires. When the United States flag (Old Glory) becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is time to replace it with a new flag. The old flag should be “retired” with dignity and respect befitting our nation’s flag.