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Girl Scouting is... A movement that gives girls from all segments of American life a chance to develop their potential, to make friends, and to become a vital part of their community. Based on ethical values, it opens up a world of opportunity for girls, working in partnership with adult volunteers. Its sole focus is to meet the special needs of girls. Its Program... Is a continuous adventure in learning that offers every girl a broad range of activities which address both her current interests and her future role as a woman. Through activities that stimulate self-discovery, girls are introduced to the excitement in the worlds of science, the arts, the outdoors, and people. Girls grow in skill and in self-confidence. They have fun, they make new friends, and through meaningful community service they acquire understanding about themselves and others. Girl Scouts of the USA Is... The largest voluntary organization for girls in the world. It is open to all girls ages 5 through 17 (or in kindergarten through grade 12) who subscribe to its ideals as stated in the Girl Scout Promise and Law. It is part of a worldwide family of girls and adults in 129 countries through its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Nationally... There are over 2.8 million girls who are members of Girl Scouts and over 942,000 adult members, most of whom are volunteer leaders of groups or troops. The staff to volunteer ratio is one to ninety-nine.
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