About

Girl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the United States Congress in 1950. Through membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, GSUSA is part of a worldwide family of 8.5 million girls and adults in 144 countries. Girl Scouts of the USA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Who We Are 
The purpose of Girl Scouting is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so that they can become happy and resourceful citizens.

Our Structure
Girl Scout national headquarters is located in New York City, with over 400 employees dedicated to supporting the Girl Scout Movement. In partnership with more than 300 local Girl Scout councils or offices, 236,000 troops/groups, 986,000 adult volunteers, our National Board of Directors, and countless corporate, government, and individual supporters, Girl Scouts is helping today’s girls become tomorrow’s leaders.

Girl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the United States Congress in 1950. Through membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, GSUSA is part of a worldwide family of 8.5 million girls and adults in 144 countries. Girl Scouts of the USA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Our Program and Its Goals 
The Girl Scout program can change the way girls see the world and their place in it. Girls learn the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal-setting, the spirit of teamwork, and the thrill of accomplishment. The Girl Scout program is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law and four fundamental goals that encourage girls to: 

• Develop to their full potential.
  
• Relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect.
  
• Develop a meaningful set of values to guide their actions and to provide for sound decision-making.
  
• Contribute to the improvement of society.
  
  

Girl Scouts are divided into Daisy Girl Scouts (ages 5-6), Brownie Girl Scouts (ages 6-8), Junior Girl Scouts (ages 8-11), and STUDIO 2BSM for girls ages 11-17.

For more information, visit these pages on GSUSA’s Web site:

Girl Scouts Overseas
USA Girl Scouts Overseas serves American girls living overseas and girls attending American or international schools.

International Girl Scouting
Girl Scouts of the USA is one of 144 member organizations of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Membership in WAGGGS provides GSUSA members with opportunities for international friendship and understanding through many activities outside the United States.

Government Relations and Advocacy
Girl Scouts of the USA first established a government relations office in 1952. Through our advocacy efforts, we inform and educate key representatives of the U.S. government’s legislative and executive branches about issues important to girls and Girl Scouting and lobby for increased program resources.

The Girl Scout Research Institute
The Girl Scout Research Institute is a vital extension of Girl Scouts of the USA’s commitment to addressing the complex and ever-changing needs of girls. The institute conducts groundbreaking studies, releases critical facts and findings, and provides resources essential for the advancement of the well-being and safety of girls living in today’s world.