Founding Day of the Girl Scouts
October 31, Friday
History of the holiday
Founder of the Girl Scouts Movement Day is linked to the life and work of Robert Baden-Powell, who in the early 20th century developed the concept of an organization for girls modeled on Boy Scouts for boys. The main goal of the movement was to cultivate survival skills, leadership, teamwork, and respect for nature in girls.
The tradition of celebrating this day arose in countries where the Girl Scouts movement became widespread, such as the USA, the UK, Canada, and Australia. The day commemorates not only a historical event but also reflects the values embedded in scouting.
Modern traditions
Today the holiday is celebrated with various activities aimed at promoting scouting and recognizing the founder’s achievements:
* Conducting themed classes and workshops for Girl Scouts and members of youth organizations.
* Organizing open meetings, conferences, and lectures on scouting development and history.
* Holding ceremonial events dedicated to the founder, with awards given to active participants of the organization.
* Participating in community and volunteer projects that demonstrate the values fostered in scouting.
* Publishing educational materials in schools, libraries, and social networks about the life and ideas of Robert Baden-Powell.
Symbolic significance
Founder of the Girl Scouts Movement Day emphasizes the importance of cultivating leadership skills, independence, and social awareness in young girls. The holiday inspires active participation in community life, the development of self-management and teamwork skills, as well as respect for nature and the surrounding world. It is a time to reflect on the significance of scouting and how Robert Baden-Powell’s ideas continue to influence the lives of millions of girls worldwide.
Founding Day of the Girl Scouts in other years
- 2021 October 31, Sunday
- 2022 October 31, Monday
- 2023 October 31, Tuesday
- 2024 October 31, Thursday
- 2026 October 31, Saturday