Get ready to celebrate 111 years of Girl Scouts! The first Girl Scout troop started on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, when founder Juliette Gordon Low registered the first 18 members. We recognize that monumental moment each year during Girl Scout Week beginning on Sunday, March 12.
Girl Scout Week is a time when members in your community, across the country, and even around the world unite to celebrate the sisterhood of Girl Scouting. We invite all Nebraska Girl Scouts to help us celebrate this important week by participating in activities that honor the impact Girl Scouts has made in our lives and our communities, and the legacy that Juliette Gordon Low left for us.
See our full list of activity ideas or plan your own activities to show others what Girl Scouts mean to you.
Girl Scout Week Themes
Sunday, March 12
Observe Girl Scout Sunday and Happy Birthday Girl Scouts!
Girl Scouts has a longstanding tradition of celebrating with faith communities during Girl Scout Week! Whether you observe Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, another religion, or no religion, take time today to connect with your beliefs and values and learn about someone else's.
Monday, March 13
Mission Sisterhood
Learn more about beloved Girl Scout traditions and what makes our organization the largest girl leadership organization in the world! Celebrate our rich history and discover why Girl Scouts is a sisterhood.
Tuesday, March 14
Help Your Neighbors
Juliette Gordon Low took pride in teaching young women the meaning of civic engagement, service, and leadership. She installed the importance of civic obligations to one's country in youth so that they would grow up to be engaged leaders, creating productive members of society. Through the Girl Scouts Movement, we continue this tradition and take great joy in giving service to others.
Wednesday, March 15
Make New Friends
When you decide to be a Girl Scout, you’ll find yourself surrounded by friends who become sisters. Whatever your big, bold dreams are, your troop has your back. Friendships begin at Girl Scouts—lifelong, world-changing friendships.
Thursday, March 16
Protect Our Planet
Could the local park use a cleanup? Does the food bank need volunteers? Giving back is always in style at Girl Scouts. Use this day as a catalyst to make the world a better place!
Friday, March 17
Girl Scout Spirit Day
Today is the day to show off your Girl Scout pride and share with others how you’ve developed the courage, confidence and character to make your community and the world a better place.
Saturday March 18
Observe Girl Scout Sabbath
Girl Scouts has a longstanding tradition of celebrating with faith communities during Girl Scout Week! Whether you observe Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, another religion, or no religion, take time today to connect with your beliefs and values and learn about someone else's.
Free Patch
Registered Girl Scout Spirit of Nebraska girl members can request a free "Celebrate Girl Scout Week" fun patch for completing the recommended number of Girl Scout Week activities by grade level during the month of March. Please complete it as a troop or family. Only 150 patches are available, first come first serve.
We suggest that girls participate in the following number of items based on grade level: Daisy=3; Brownie=5; Junior=7; Cadette=9; Senior=10; Ambassador=11.
Once we are out of free patches, contact your local Juliette’s Boutique to purchase yours.
For Our Volunteers
Co-leaders, volunteers, and parents/caregivers are invited to join in Girl Scout Week celebrations and have fun! Parties and celebrations are a great time to invite non-Girl Scout friends to see what Girl Scouts is all about. Check out our Invite-a-Friend Meeting Guide for more helpful tips.
Share Your Photos!
We want to see you in action! Send us photos of your Girl Scout Week
celebrations.
