I hadn’t planned to jump on the Jimothy bandwagon. After all, Jimothy is a male raccoon. While men can become Girl Scouts, they have to be at least 18 years old. Jimothy has a few years to go. Of course, Girl Scouts have long admired raccoons as part of the whole “Nature–Hurray!” concept. He embodies […]
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Running a Girl Scout troop is all about building friendships, learning life skills and feeling a sense of belonging whenever you hang out with your fellow scouts. As a leader,…
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For nearly a century, the Edith Macy Center in Briarcliff Manor, New York, has been a treasured part of the Girl Scout story. Generations of volunteers, council leaders, and staff have come together there to learn, connect, and advance the Girl Scout mission. From the “University in the Woods” that Edith Macy, chair of the Girl Scout National Board of Directors from 1919 – 1925, first envisioned to the conferences, trainings, and celebrations that have taken place since, Macy has been a place where ideas—and friendships—have flourished.
As Girl Scouts continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s girls and tomorrow’s leaders, we’re reimagining how we train, connect, and collaborate across our Movement. That includes taking a thoughtful look at how we use and steward our properties to ensure they serve the needs of the Movement now and in the future.
As part of this process, Girl Scouts of the USA will begin planning for a full sale of the Edith Macy property at some point in 2026. This decision was made after careful consideration by the National Board and other key stakeholders as part of a broader property strategy to ensure that every asset supports our long-term mission and vision. While Macy holds deep historical significance, ultimately, the full sale of the property is the most mission-aligned, financially responsible, and sustainable path forward. Additionally, in support of the future of the Movement, we will sell up to three floors at the national headquarters in New York City.
We are excited about what this means for the Movement. This sale of the Edith Center empowers us to extend Edith Macy’s vision in dynamic, inclusive, and tech-enabled ways—far beyond what one location can offer. The values Edith Macy championed—learning, connection, and growth—will continue to guide how we design modern, accessible, and inclusive learning opportunities for the adults who bring Girl Scouting to life. And the rightsizing of our headquarters space will better reflect our current and future ways of working, helping us serve the Movement more effectively.
Together, we are honoring our past while boldly stepping into the future — ensuring that the legacy of Girl Scouts continues to shine brightly for generations of girls to come.
3 Fun Daisy Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout Petal Activities Looking for Daisy Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout petal activities? This violet petal is all about helping girls understand that Girl Scouts are sisters—even when they may look, think, or live differently. The three steps [...]
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New Girl Scout Leader? 4 Tips to Help You Get Started Becoming a Girl Scout troop leader is exciting, rewarding, and—let’s be honest—sometimes a little overwhelming. Most new leaders start with the same goal: to create a positive, memorable experience for the girls in their troop. Maybe you volunteered [...]
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If you’re anything like me, you get the gardening fever whenever the weather gets warm! With the warm weather and smell of spring in the air, it’s the perfect time…
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How to Become a More Confident and Effective Girl Scout Troop Leader Being a Girl Scout troop leader is one of those roles where you’re constantly learning as you go. One week you’re organizing an activity, the next you’re helping girls work through a disagreement, coordinating volunteers, or figuring [...]
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The foundation of the Girl Scouts is the Girl Scout Law. These 10 building blocks are the basis for everything your troop does. These Girl Scout Law Games for Daisies and Brownies contain 5 Print and Go Activities and Games that you can do over and over again. They are perfect for sponge activities before your meeting starts, time fillers for the end of meetings, and something engaging to do for early finishers in your troop.
The Girl Scout Law Review Games includes:
