Scouting

This is the official website for the Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts were founded by Juliette Gorden Low in 1912 and chartered by Congress in 1950. Today there are almost 4 million Girl Scouts, girls and adults. The website features news, how to join, donate, and volunteer, plus a shop for buying girl scout apparel and other items. There is also a section on Girl Scout history, which is available in several languages. - [Read more]

The Boy Scouts of America was founded by Robert Baden-Powel in 1907. It is the largest youth organization in the U.S. with over 5 million members. On the website, users can find out about joining the Boy Scouts, which begins with Cub Scouts for younger boys. The site also directs users to local Councils, an online learning center, instructions on how to start a troop, and a store for purchasing Boy Scout apparel and products. - [Read more]