Date
Wednesday
Mar
12

March 12

National Girl Scout Day

Celebrate National Girl Scout Day with your favorite girl scout - from cookies to badges and all things in between, let's show them our support!

Yearly Date
March 12
Type
Day

Introduction

Celebrate National Girl Scout Day on March 12 and honor the legacy of amazing young women. This special day was created in 2012 to recognize the countless contributions that Girl Scouts have made to our society since 1912. From developing leadership skills, promoting self-confidence, and working together for positive change - Girl Scouts is an inspiring organization dedicated to empowering girls everywhere!

National Girl Scout Day Timeline

1912
Girl Scouts Founded
Juliette Gordon Low established Girl Scouts of the USA, aimed at preparing girls to meet their world with courage, confidence, and character.
1917
First Known Cookie Sale
The Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma, baked cookies and sold them in their high school cafeteria as a service project.
1934
Girl Scout Camera Introduced
An official Girl Scout camera from Eastman Kodak was introduced, encouraging girls to explore photography.
1950
Girl Scouts Reach a Million
Girl Scouts membership reached one million as the organization continued expanding its programs and reach.
1998
Launch of the Girl Scout Website
Girl Scouts launched its official website; a crucial move that made information and resources more accessible to girls and leaders.
2012
National Girl Scout Day Inception
National Girl Scout Day was established to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Girl Scouts nationwide.

How to Celebrate National Girl Scout Day

1

Organize a campout

Camping is a great way to celebrate Girl Scouts day. Get your troop together, pick a spot, and get ready for some fun. Pack some snacks and s'mores and enjoy the night sky.

2

Make a donation

Girl Scouts of America is dedicated to helping girls reach their full potential. Make a donation in honor of National Girl Scout Day and help make an impact.

3

Buy some Girl Scout Cookies

Head to your local grocery store, or find an online retailer, and buy some delicious Girl Scout cookies to celebrate!

4

Host a movie night

Invite your troop over for a movie night in celebration of National Girl Scout Day! Pop some popcorn, grab some snacks, and pick out your favorite movies to watch.

5

Have a bake sale

Gather your troop and host a bake sale in honor of National Girl Scout Day. Bake some goodies and sell them at the local market or even just around the neighborhood.

Why We Love National Girl Scout Day

A

Girl Scouts promote self-confidence and leadership

Girl Scouts is a program that encourages girls to become confident and strong leaders. Through activities like outdoor experiences, volunteer opportunities, career exploration and team building exercises, Girl Scouts help young women build skills they can take into adulthood.

B

Girl Scouts promote entrepreneurship

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is an excellent opportunity for girls to learn about business principles in a hands on way. Girls get to create their own marketing plans, set goals, practice customer service skills and budget their finances - all while working together as a team!

C

Girl Scouts foster community involvement

Girl Scouts are encouraged to take part in local events such as cleanups or food drives. They also learn the importance of giving back - often organizing fundraisers to benefit organizations in their community. This helps to instill values of reciprocity and responsibility in these young women.

National Girl Scout Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Mar 11
Saturday
2024
Mar 11
Monday
2025
Mar 11
Tuesday
2026
Mar 11
Wednesday
2027
Mar 11
Thursday