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Girl Scout Holidays
In our 100+ year history, Girl Scouts have developed traditions, ceremonies, and special days to celebrate Girl Scouting.
Founder's Day/ Juliette Low's Birthday: October 31 
On Founder's Day, Girl Scouts across the country honor the birthday of our founder, Juliette Low. This day marks the birth of Girl Scouts of the USA’s founder Juliette Low in Savannah, Georgia, in 1860. Do as Juliette did and stand on your head to celebrate her birthday!
A Brief Biography of Juliette Low
The Golden Eaglet (old Girl Scout movie)
Girl Scout History Timeline
All About Juliette Low Quiz Fun
Girl Scout Founder’s Day Troop Ideas (GSVSC Pinterest Board)
Juliette Low Birthday Fun Patches (online Girl Scout store)
World Thinking Day: February 22
2026 WORLD THINKING DAY INFO
Thinking Day has become a day for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all over the world to think about one another. Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. It is a special day in the Girl Scout year when we remember we are part of a worldwide movement through the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Celebrated since 1926, World Thinking Day is a day of international friendship, speaking out on issues that affect girls and young women, and fundraising for 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world.
What Do We Do on World Thinking Day?
- Be inspired by the history and impact of our global Movement.
- Connect with the worldwide sisterhood of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting.
- Take action and speak out on issues we most care about.
- Make a difference by fundraising for projects around the world.
World Thinking Day 2026 Theme
Our Friendship
World Thinking Day Program: Hearts & Art
Join your Program Team for a fun and creative event to celebrate 100 years of World Thinking Day! Before this event, each participant will receive a special package with materials to create two heart-shaped suncatchers—one to keep and one to give to a friend. You’ll also receive the 100 Years of World Thinking Day fun patch (pictured at the top of this email). This event is all about connecting through World Thinking Day, celebrating Girl Scouting, and sharing our friendship for one another!
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: virtual via Zoom
Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
Girl Cost: $10
Badge/Fun Patch Included?: yes, World Thinking Day patch
Registration Closes: February 8
REGISTER HERE
Donate to the World Thinking Day Fund
A tradition since 1932, the World Thinking Day Fund collects pennies and coins from members around the world, to support their fellow Guides and Scouts. All donations help fund WAGGGS activities and are used where the need is greatest in our global Movement.
Donate to the Juliette World Friendship Fund
Support international opportunities for girls and young women by contributing to the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund.
World Thinking Day Passport & Activity Booklets
We offer VA Skyline Council service units World Thinking Day Passport/Activity Booklets for their World Thinking Day events.
- Booklet-style: 5.5”x 8.5”sized, center-stapled, full color on white paper
- PERSONALIZE with your service unit name, event date, & countries (12 or 28 countries versions)
- FREE printing/mailing
- ORDER HERE
Awards, Badges, & Activities
- World Thinking Day Activity Pack (WAGGGS)
- International Pen Pals (WAGGGS group on Facebook)
- Global Action Badge/Award (Girl Scouts of the USA)
- World Thinking Day Award (Girl Scouts of the USA)
- World Thinking Day Ideas (on GSVSC Pinterest board)
Ordering Info
- World Thinking Day 2026 Award (GSUSA, $3.50, worn on front of vest/sash)
- 100 Years of World Thinking Day Fun Patch (GSUSA, $2.00, worn on back of vest/sash)
- Global Action Award (GSUSA, $3.50, worn on front of vest/sash)
- World Thinking Day 2026 Badge (WAGGGS, £1.50, worn on front of vest/sash)
- World Thinking Day 2026 Pin (WAGGGS, £2.50, worn on front of vest/sash)
Girl Scout Week & Girl Scouts' Birthday: March 12
2026 GIRL SCOUT WEEK INFO
In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low sailed home to Savannah, GA, from England, determined to bring Girl Guiding to the United States. Arriving at her family home (the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace), she immediately telephoned her cousin, school principal Nina Pape, and said, "I've got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we're going to start it tonight!"
The first official meeting was held at the Louisa Porter Home in Savannah, where a group of 18 girls from Nina Pape’s school gathered with newly-appointed board members, recited the Promise and Law, and learned to tie knots before walking across the street to view the future site of their new headquarters in the carriage house of the Lafayette Square house.
Whenever there was a question about what to do next, Juliette said “ask the girls.” It was the girls themselves who decided they wanted to be called “Scouts” in America instead of “Guides.” The name was officially changed to Girl Scouts in the United States in 1913.
- Girl Scout Week: March 8-14, 2026
- GS Sunday (Christian): March 8
- GS Birthday/National Girl Scout Day: March 12 (114th birthday!)
- GS Jummah (Muslim): March 13
- GS Sabbath/Shabbat (Jewish): March 13-14
Girl Scout Sunday, Sabbath/Shabbat, and Jummah give girls an opportunity to attend their place of worship and be recognized as Girl Scouts. If a place of worship is the group sponsor, girls may perform a service, such as greeting, ushering, or doing a flag ceremony. These days can also be a time when girls explore other faiths.
Have fun with us on Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn:
- Sunday, March 8: Spirit Sunday─do something kind in the spirit of Girl Scouts.
- Monday, March 9: Affirmation Monday─share a positive message with a friend.
- Tuesday, March 10: Troop Tuesday─appreciate your awesome troop besties.
- Wednesday, March 11: Wisdom Wednesday─share a Girl Scout pro tip or life hack.
- Thursday, March 12: National Girl Scout Day─post a photo in your Girl Scout gear & tag @girlscouts!
- Friday, March 13: Flash Forward Friday─make your plans for a brighter future!
- Friday, March 14: Flash Forward Friday─make your plans for a brighter future!
- Saturday, March 15: Service Saturday─serve your community as a sisterhood.
BULLETIN INSERT
Virginia Skyline Council troops may request FREE bulletin inserts for their places of worship that are generic or personalized for their troop REQUEST HERE
PRINT YOURSELF OPTIONS
Generic English | Generic Spanish
PREVIEW OF BULLETIN INSERTS
Girl Scout Sunday
Girl Scout Jummah
Girl Scout Sabbath/Shabbat
CELEBRATE YOUR FAITH
Earn your My Promise, My Faith pin.
GIRL SCOUT FAITH MATERIALS
Girl Scout Religious Recognitions Info Sheet
Order of Service Idea
Pre- and Post-Service Ideas
PowerPoint Slides Inserts (PowerPoint Presentation)
Sample Prayers
GIRL SCOUT WEEK PATCHES 2026
- Girl Scout Week Outdoors Patch (worn on back of sash/vest): $2.00
- GS Week Ballons Patch (worn on back of sash/vest): $2.00
- GS Week Confetti Patch (worn on back of sash/vest): $2.00
- GS Week Banner Patch (worn on back of sash/vest): $2.00
- GS Week Pennant Patch (worn on back of sash/vest): $2.00
- GS Sunday Patch (worn on back of sash/vest): $2.00
- GS Sabbath Patch (worn on back of sash/vest): $2.00
- GS Shabbat Patch (worn on back of sash/vest): $1.75
- GS Jummah Patch (worn on back of sash/vest): $2.00
Girl Scout Leader's Day: April 22
2026 GS LEADER'S DAY INFO
It’s time to celebrate our volunteers! Girl Scout Leader’s Day is the time to thank your troop leader for all the work she has done and for all the help she has given you.
Apr. 19: GSVSC Recognition Ceremony
April 1-30: National Volunteer Month
Apr. 19-25: National Volunteer Week
Apr. 22: Girl Scout Leader’s Day
Show Your Troop Leader Some Love!
Tell your troop leader how much you appreciate them.
Here are seven lucky ways to show your troop leader how much you appreciate them. Choose the one that best suits you and your Girl Scout sisters. It’s always the right time to say thanks.
Idea 1: Throw a Surprise Party (Celebrate)
Surprise your troop volunteers with party hats and noisemakers at your next virtual or in-person meeting. Take turns sharing what you appreciate most about them!
Idea 2: Fly in to Say Thanks! (Video)
Ask each of your troop sisters to make a two- to three-second video that shows her:
- Catch a paper airplane that flies in from the right side of the screen
- Smile at the camera
- Toss the airplane offscreen to the left
String the videos together so it looks like each person is tossing the airplane to the next girl. Make a final short clip of one girl opening the airplane to reveal a thank-you message to your troop leader(s). Share the video during your troop meeting as a surprise!
Idea 3: Homemade Thank You Card and/or Gift
Print out, decorate, and personalize one of our super cute thank-you cards!
Idea 4: Say It with Sweets (Gift)
Create a special treat for your troop leader(s)! Think about:
- A cake baked in an orange (seriously!)
- A s’mores care package with marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate
- A movie night kit with popcorn, a drink, and candy
- Fruit with a homemade caramel or yogurt dipping sauce
Idea 5: Say It with Service (Activity)
Troop leaders are busy people. What could you do to help make their lives easier? Wash their car? Rake their leaves? Prepare their garden for planting? Work with your troop sisters to offer assistance to your troop volunteers to say thank you.
Idea 6: Award Time (Official Recognition)
Recognize your leader(s) for the great work she/he does for your Girl Scout troop! The Skyline Star Leader Award recognizes a troop leader for completion of requirements for membership and leadership. The recipient will be listed in the council’s permanent files and will receive a lapel pin and attractive certificate signed by our council president as well as the CEO of Virginia Skyline. The Skyline Star Leader Award can be given at any time; there is no deadline for nominations. Urge your parents/caregivers/troop mates to complete an application with the necessary information today!
Idea 7: Gifts of Gratitude
Looking for the perfect gift to say thanks? Choose from these fun options from the Girl Scout Shop and find the perfect surprise. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION GUIDE HERE
