Girl Scout Week

Saturday, March 6, 2010: Girl Scout Week kicks off with the Portraits of Girl Scouting exhibit. Ten finalists from this contest will have their artwork on display at the National Portrait Gallery during a special National Women's History Month event. At the National Portrait Gallery event Girl Scouts and their families can enjoy live music, talk with local artists and meet Juliette Gordon Low and her famous portrait! Additionally, the artwork will be part of a a traveling display at the Girl Scout offices around the Council.

March 7 and 13, 2010: Girl Scout Sunday and Girl Scout Sabbath allow girls to celebrate the historic traditions of Girl Scouts with their place of worship. If a place of worship is the group sponsor, girls may perform a service, such as greeting, ushering, or flag ceremony. These days can also be a time when girls explore other faiths.

Friday, March 12, 2010: This date marks the 98th anniversary of Girl Scouting! Happy Birthday Girl Scouts! Celebrate this event by discovering Girl Scout history.

To learn more about Juliette Gordon Low or important Girl Scout dates, click here. 

*Don't forget, Girl Scout Leader's Day is April 22. Girls, their families, and communities should find a special way to honor all the volunteers who work as leaders and mentors in partnership with girls.*