Girl Scouts

Fun Facts About Girl Scouts

• The Girl Scouts began in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. Initially called Girl Guides, the first troop started with 18 girls in their early-to-mid teens.
• Girl Scout cookies began in 1917 in Oklahoma. The Mistletoe Troop made sugar cookies at their home and sold them in a high school caferia to fund their activities.
• Besides Thin Mints (a top-seller), other popular Girl Scout cookies include Caramel Samoas, Peanut Butter Patties, and Lemon-ups.
• The Girl Scouts have a structured, age-appropriate program for girls from kindergarten through high school. These are:
  • Daisies (K–1) earning petals, exploring nature, making a difference in the community
  • Brownies (Grades 2–3) learning new skills, earning badges, exploring the world
  • Juniors (Grade 4–5) earning the Bronze Award, taking on more responsibility, exploring outdoors
  • Seniors (Grades 9–10) taking the lead on projects, mentoring younger girls, earning the Gold Award
  • Ambassadors (Grades 11–12) focusing on community advocacy, preparing for adulthoood
• The Girl Scout organization has about 1.8 million active members and 750,000 adult volunteers. There are over 50 million girl scout alumnae.
• The first Girl Scout uniforms were introduced around 1912–1913 and were modeled partly after military-style attire of the early 1900s. They featured a homemade navy blue middy blouse, a matching skirt, a tie, and a felt campaign hat.
• The Girl Scouts are a worldwide movement, with members in 146 countries.
• Some famous women who were Girl Scouts include: Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, Carrie Fisher, Gwyneth Paltrow, Martha Stewart, Kristen Bell, and Lucille Ball.