The Girl Scouts of the United States of America was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, who was captivated by the concept of Scouting after she met its founder Robert Baden-Powell in 1911. She returned home and told a cousin, “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!" Scouting, or the Scout Movement, is an international youth movement that focuses on practical outdoor experience in activities such as hiking, camping, swimming, woodcraft, backpacking, and sports. The main goal of Girl Scouts is to empower girls to believe in themselves while developing qualities such as courage, compassion, character, leadership, entrepreneurship, and heroism. Girl Scouts can earn badges, pins, and badges as they engage in outdoor adventures, community service, and practical skills such as first-aid. This infographic showcases the wonderful array of awards that Scouts can earn as they progress
