Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

Varies; programs held at schools, churches, community centers, playgrounds, camps etc. Call for details

Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls-all girls-where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts' membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah , Georgia , to 3.7 million members throughout the United States , including U.S. territories, and in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas.

Some of the most popular programs over the last year include: Halloween hikes, double dutch jump rope, candy chemistry, kayaking, local community service projects, trips to museums, arts & crafts projects, sports and games, adventure ropes course, solar car racing.and much more. Call or check out our web site for details on this year's programming

No matter what age, girls learn the value and the fun of sharing experiences in an all-girl environment, with caring, trained adults to serve as mentors and models. All activities are designed with girls in mind to spark their interests, address their concerns, build their skills, and explore the world around them

Throughout the year, girls can participate in local troop or after-school activities, town-wide events held in their neighborhood, and council programs which offer the opportunity to meet other Girl Scouts from across eastern Massachusetts

Girls can participate individually in Girl Scout programs, or they can join a group in their local community. Call 978-689-8015 to learn more about becoming a Girl Scout; and the program and activity options available in your locale.

The Girl Scout program is available in a variety of types and settings to meet the needs of all girl. For example, girls can join ongoing troops which meet regularly after school, evenings, or on weekends; they can participate in after-school interest groups, or they can attend summer camp programs.

All Girl Scout programs, whether timeless or contemporary, cause girls to discover, connect and take action. Discover . girls explore new things, new ideas and find their own values and skills. Connect . girls form relationships with each other and volunteers, learning to appreciate the diversity of a multi-cultural world. Take action . girls are inspired to do things that make a difference to others and the community.

These three elements of all Girl Scout activities reflect our philosophy of leadership. For girls to become leaders, they need to discover their values, connect with the world and take action on things that are important to them. By offering a variety of programs that inspire these things in clear and subtle ways, Girl Scouting has become the foremost non-formal educational program in the country. It's not just what the girls do -- it's how they do it that makes the experience rewarding.

All of our programs were inspired by girls and the adults who know them best. They make girls explore, question and solve problems, doing things they tell us are interesting and fun. They will remember that they shared these programs with friends, and the experience made them stronger -- helped them become women of courage, confidence, and character who make the world better.