100-Year Anniversary

Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouting

In an age when skirts were ankle length and young ladies never ran, the idea of girls being involved in camping, hiking and similar activities received a mixed response. Angry critics denounced ‘Girl Scouting’ as a ‘mischievous new development’, a ‘foolish and pernicious movement’ and an ‘idiotic sport.’

We have come a long way in 100 years…