Girl Scouts is a youth organization where girls learn skills, try new activities, and work together on projects that help their communities. Girls join troops led by adult volunteers and participate in everything from camping and hiking to coding and engineering. They learn leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving while having fun with friends.

The organization started in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low gathered 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia, for the first meeting. She wanted to give girls opportunities to explore the outdoors, develop practical skills, and become confident leaders at a time when few such programs existed for girls. Today, millions of girls across America participate in Girl Scouts.

Girl Scouts are famous for selling cookies each year, a tradition that started in 1917. Troops use the money they earn to fund camping trips, community service projects, and other activities. Girls learn about running a business, setting goals, and talking to customers.

As girls advance through the program, they can earn badges by mastering new skills, from first aid to robotics to public speaking. The highest achievement is the Gold Award, which requires completing a major project that creates lasting change in the community. Many Girl Scouts say the organization taught them confidence, independence, and the value of helping others.