What's New
Check out what's new on the Girl Scouts of the USA Web site.
2011 National Young Women of Distinction: Call for Nominations
The National Young Women of Distinction are chosen from among those Gold Award recipients whose final projects demonstrated extraordinary leadership, addressed a local challenge that related to a national and/or global issue, and had a measurable and sustainable impact.
Girl Scouts of the USA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15–October 15, Girl Scouts of the USA is proud to join in recognizing the diversity and rich cultures of Hispanics across America and beyond. This is also a great time for girls of all backgrounds to come together to discover, connect, and celebrate! We invite you to celebrate with Girl Scouts as we strive to provide young Latinas—and every girl—with leadership skills and opportunities so they can make positive and profound contributions to their communities and to our world!
A New Girl Scout Pledge: Relevance
From the October 11, 2006 edition of The Christian Science Monitor comes an article about the initiatives that will help us align our operations with our vision of meeting the needs and challenges of the girls of today and beyond.
Girl Scouts to Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
In 1956, Martin Luther King Jr. lauded the Girls Scouts of the USA as a "force for desegregation." On Monday, January 21, Girls Scouts throughout the country will honor Dr. King's legacy by engaging in myriad community service projects.
GSUSA Wins 6 AEP Awards, 3 for 'It's a Girl's Life'
Girl Scouts of the USA is proud to announce that the organization is the recipient of six awards from the prestigious Association of Educational Publishers (AEP).
Keeping Girls Gang Free
Even girls from caring homes can become involved in gangs, so parents need to be alert if their daughters exhibit any of the warning signs.
Listen to What Girls Say About Healthy Living
National staff member Harriet S. Mostache shows how volunteers can support girls in making positive decisions about their health.
Join Us as We Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
May is Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month—a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated with community festivals, government-sponsored activities, and educational activities for students. Girl Scouts are proud to promote awareness of, and appreciation for, the Asian Pacific American community here in the United States.
Healthy Living Starts at Home
The relationship between girls and their parents is a cornerstone of healthy living. What, then, do parents need to be aware of that will help their children embrace healthy living?
Girls Aspire to be 'Normal Healthy,' According
to New Girl Scout Research Institute Study
A new Girl Scout Research Institute study sheds light on the childhood obesity crisis by asking girls directly how they define health and what motivates them to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Girls and Volunteering: Ideas Into Action
Even though today's girls have lived through fear and uncertainty in the last several years, they continue to have unwavering optimism about the future and their ability to make a difference in the world.
Risk-taking for Tweens:
It's Not Always What You Think
Risk-taking is a normal part of growing up. The challenge is finding a way for teens to assess risk and choose activities and behavior that are constructive.
Self-Confidence: Can You Build It in Someone Else?
Do parents of confident kids have a secret formula? Find out how even though parents can't give their children self-confidence, they can create opportunities that can.
Sowing the Seeds of Character
What does character mean to you? And how can you help your kids develop character? See what internationally recognized educational consultant Michele Borba, Ed. D., has to say.
