Our History

Juliette Gordon Low had a dream.
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When she brought that first group of girls together in Savannah, Georgia in early March,1912, she wanted them to explore new possibilities and the wonders of the world around them—and she wanted them to do it together.
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Along with Juliette Gordon Low, these first Girl Scouts blazed trails and redefined what was possible for themselves—and for girls everywhere. They played basketball, hiked, swam, camped, and learned to tell time by the stars. But most importantly, they shared a sense of adventure and a belief that they could do anything. And just like Girl Scouts do across the country and around the world today, they offered a helping hand to those in need, and worked together to make their corner of the world a better place.


Over the past century, that small circle of girls has grown to include more than 59 million Girl Scout alumnae—united across distance and decades by lifelong friendships, shared adventures, and the desire to do big things to make the world a better place.
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Read More about Juliette Gordon Low and Girl Scout history.

“Truly, ours is circle of friendships, united by our ideals.” — Juliette Gordon Low

Begin your journey today!

2Girl Scout membership is open to all girls grades Kindergarten through 12th grade who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania serves girls regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, economic status, or disability. Its program is accessible to all girls who are physically and developmentally disabled. National membership is $15 per year for 2017-18. A Girl Scout uniform is not required but is suggested.

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If you or your girl is interested in becoming a member of Girl Scouts, please contact the Horizon Service Unit Registrar at horizon648.membership@gmail.com.  

Girl Scout Advantage

In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow to become courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.

What is our code?

Our Mission:

​Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise:

​On my honor, I will try:
    To serve God and my country,
    To help people at all times, 
    And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law:

​I will do my best to be
    honest and fair,
    friendly and helpful,
    considerate and caring, 
    courageous and strong, and
    responsible for what I say and do, 
and to 
    respect myself and others, 
    respect authority,
    use resources wisely,
    make the world a better place, and 
    be a sister to every Girl Scout. 

Motto:

Be prepared

Slogan:

Do a good turn daily