“We build girls of courage confidence, & character, who make the world a better place”
Girl Scouting
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. |
Girl Scout Mission
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Girl Scout Information
Girl Scouting is a movement that
gives girls from all segments of American life a chance to develop their
potential, make friends, and become a vital part of their community. Based
on ethical values, Girl Scouting opens a world of opportunity for girls,
working in partnership with adult volunteers. Girl Scouting's sole purpose
is to meet the unique needs of girls. Membership is open to all girls, ages
5 through 17, who subscribe to the ideals stated in the Girl Scout Promise
and Law.
Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world, with more than three and one-half million members. It is part of a worldwide family of girls and adults in 136 countries through its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. There are over 300 Girl Scout councils nationwide with individual council membership varying from a few thousand to over 37,000.
The Girl Scout Program isan adventure in learning that offers activities which address both girls' current interests and their future roles as women. As girls participate in the Girl Scout Program, their skills and self-confidence grow. They also have fun, make new friends, and acquire understanding about themselves and others through meaningful community service.
The Purpose of the Girl Scout Movement: To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service, that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.
The Girl Scout Promise:
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
The Girl Scout Law:
I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.
To learn more about Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana visit our website www.kyanags.org
