This March 12, we are wishing a very happy 110th birthday to the wonderful world of Girl Scouts! Back in 1912, our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, started the first Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia. This is why Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March and always includes Girl Scouts’ birthday, March 12! Read on for ways to celebrate 110 years of Girl Scouts solving problems, helping others, and making the world a better place.
Learn about our Founder
The founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low, was a trailblazer who started a movement that empowered girls to raise their confidence and unlock their full potential. As we celebrate and honor the legacy she’s left for countless Girl Scouts, it’s the perfect time to learn more about her. Girl Scouts has information about Juliette’s life and history which can be a good starting point to your troop’s education. Did you know your troop can even visit Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace in Savannah, GA?
Earn the 110 Years Anniversary Patch
While we honor our Girl Scout history, we can celebrate the bright future we’re creating! Check out this 110th Anniversary Challenge. There are a variety of activities to choose from, so each Girl Scout can choose her own path. Even though our anniversary is on March 12, this limited edition patch can be earned at any time of the year—just like how we celebrate Girl Scouts any time of the year!
Dress up for the Occasion
Let’s show some Girl Scout pride this week! Encourage your troop to wear their uniforms to school, place of worship, or other activities where they can show off all they’ve learned through their badges and patches. Don’t worry–we didn’t forget about our troop leaders and adult members! Explore new everyday apparel for every Girl Scout, troop leader, or volunteer.
Have a Party
Sisterhood is one of the most important tenets of Girl Scouting, and we want to celebrate that this Girl Scout Day! Your troop can throw a party to celebrate all they’ve been able to accomplish together. Baking a cake, having a dance party, or completing a craft are great ways to get the party started. Your Girl Scouts could even invite a friend to join in the celebration! Who knows— you might gain another Girl Scout sister in your troop.
I know we feel thankful for our Girl Scouts every day of the year, but there’s something special about having a day to focus our gratitude. We are thankful for our past and excited for the bright future ahead. To our Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, mentors, caregivers, and supporters—thank you for 110 wonderful years!
Sydney Tuttle – Sydney is a Leader Engagement Coordinator at Girl Scout River Valleys, focusing on training and supporting troop leaders. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from the University of Minnesota— Twin Cities. In her free time, Sydney enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her friends. She can talk your ear off about her two cats, Korra and Mabel!