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More Than a Club. A Life-Changing Experience.
Discover how Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character through proven, research-backed programming.
Built for Girls. Backed by Research.
Why All-Girl Spaces Matter: Research shows that single-gender learning environments can have a powerful impact on girls’ development. In spaces designed specifically for them, girls are more likely to speak up, take risks, and engage deeply in activities—especially in traditionally male-dominated fields like STEM and leadership. Studies have found that girls in all-girl settings show higher levels of self-confidence, participation, and academic ambition, and they’re more likely to see themselves as leaders.
Girl Scouts has more than a century of experience in youth development, having been founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia. From the very beginning, Girl Scouts was built on the belief that girls deserve the same opportunities to grow in leadership, confidence, and character as their male peers—a revolutionary idea at the time.
Over the past 110+ years, the organization has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of girls while staying true to its core mission. Through world wars, social movements, technological revolutions, and shifting cultural norms, Girl Scouts has remained a constant force in helping girls develop practical skills, strong values, and a commitment to community
As one of the largest and most trusted leadership organizations for girls in the world, Girl Scouts brings decades of tested programming, research-based approaches, and a nationwide network of volunteers and mentors to support every girl's personal journey. Its long history is not just a legacy—it’s a foundation for delivering consistent, high-impact youth development that has stood the test of time.
The Evidence Is In: Girl Scouts Works.
Girl Scouts are more likely than non-members to have strong self-confidence and problem-solving skills.
Girl Scouts are more engaged in community, report a greater interest and greater skills when it comes to solving problems in their communities. Girl Scouts are also more likely to volunteer than non-Girl Scouts.
STEM interest and confidence increase significantly with Girl Scout STEM programs.
Girl Scouts are more likely than non-Girl Scouts to have developed strong leadership outcomes, earn “excellent” grades, expect to graduate college, and to feel hopeful about their future.
Citing the Girl Scout Research Institute, Tufts University, and independent evaluations.
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