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Founder’s Day
The founder of Girl Scouts was Juliette Gordon Low. Her birthday was October 31, 1860. Every year, we commemorate her birthday as Founder’s Day with a celebration of the gift she gave us in the Girl Scout program.
Juliette valued friendship, teamwork, and embracing challenges. She dreamed of creating a place where girls could discover new things, connect with their passions, and make a positive impact on their community and even the world! Her vision has been sustained throughout the years. A century later, Girl Scouts continues to adapt and change to meet the needs of today’s girls.
How do you celebrate Founder’s Day?
Have a birthday party with all your Girl Scout friends with games, crafts, songs, gifts, and birthday treats.
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Honor Juliette Gordon Low’s memory and share her interests: give service to others, make art, get outdoors, travel, and share the story of how Girl Scouts helps girls grow strong.
Did you know?
Juliette was nicknamed “Daisy” by her friends and family. We use this name for our littlest leaders, Kindergarten and first grade Daisy Girl Scouts. Today, she is also affectionately referred to as “JGL.”
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How did Juliette Gordon Low start Girl Scouts?
She spent time traveling and searching for something empowering to do in her life. In England in 1911, she met Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouts, and his sister Agnes, who organized Girl Guide troops. Juliette was inspired by this youth movement to create something for girls in America.
Back at home in 1912, she made her famous phone call to her cousin saying, “I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight!” JGL gathered 18 girls on March 12, 1912 and started the first troop of American Girl Guides. The name was changed to Girl Scouts in 1913.
Discover more of her inspiring story.
Did you know?
Savannah, Georgia is a popular destination for Girl Scouts planning cross-country travel. The Juliette Gordon Low birthplace hosts tours and programs for girls of all ages to look closely at how our founder challenged expectations for women in her day and became a confident leader.
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Juliette Gordon Low Blazing a trail for every Girl Scout and living a life of courage, confidence, and character.
About Juliette Gordon Low
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Activity Ideas for Celebrating Founder’s Day
Find out what life was like for girls in 1912 or any generation before you! Juliette was inspired to give girls more opportunities for adventure. How did girls play? What did they wear? What did they do in school and at home? What job opportunities did they have?
Learn about living with a hearing impairment. Juliette was hearing impaired in both ears because of childhood chronic ear infections and an adult injury. Do an activity that helps you understand what life is like with hearing loss, like watching a video with the volume turned very low, practicing lip reading, or learning some sign language.
Inspire artistic expression. Juliette loved painting, writing, sculpting, and acting. Collect art supplies to donate to local schools, shelters, or other community groups to spread the love of art and theater.
Give service. Juliette wanted to make the world a better place. Volunteer to serve food at a homeless shelter, collect canned goods for the food pantry, help out at an animal shelter, or spend time at a local nursing home doing activities with the residents.
Repeat a Girl Scout tradition. Juliette loved Girl Scouts and creating a place for all girls to belong. Host a Scout’s Own ceremony, a flag ceremony, share SWAPS, sing songs, eat s’mores, or anything to share the Girl Scout spirit of friendship with others.
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