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Girl Scouts of the USA
Non-profit youth organization for American girls / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), commonly referred to as Girl Scouts, is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad.[2] It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, a year after she had met Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting.[3]
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Girl Scouts of the United States of America | |||
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Headquarters | New York City, U.S. | ||
Country | United States | ||
Coordinates | 40°45′3″N 73°59′0″W | ||
Founded | March 12, 1912; 112 years ago (1912-03-12) | ||
Founder | Juliette Gordon Low | ||
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CEO | Bonnie Barczykowski | ||
Affiliation | World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts | ||
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Website www | |||
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The stated mission of the Girl Scouts is to "[build] girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place"[4] through activities involving camping, community service, and practical skills such as first aid. Members can earn badges by completing certain tasks and mastering skills. More senior members may be eligible for awards, such as the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards.[5] Membership is organized according to grade, with activities designed for each level. The organization is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGS).[6]