GSCV Blog

Today’s youth need a broad set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes to effectively navigate their environment, work well with others, perform their best, and achieve their goals—competencies that are central to the development of human capital and workforce success around the world. Unfortunately, there is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most youth learn in school and the knowledge and skills needed in 21st century communities and workplaces.  The solution? Girl Scouts. According to research conducted by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) , Girl Scouts exhibit stronger leadership outcomes than non–Girl Scouts. In fact, compared to non–Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts are more likely to… Develop a strong sense of self Display positive values Seek challenges Form healthy relationships Be community problem-solvers These benefits aren't exclusive to any particular demographic; all Girl Scouts are equally likely to develop these five outcomes, regardless of social class,

Cheers to 110 Years!  Thank you to everyone who joined us on June 10, 2023, in celebration of our 110th Anniversary Rally. The weather was beautiful, the excitement was in the air, and the spirit of Girl Scouting was felt all throughout Camp Pamunkey Ridge. What a great time to be a part of THE. BEST. COUNCIL. EVER! We cannot believe it’s been 110 years of serving girls in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We think back to that very first troop formed in Highland Springs in 1913, and the courage it took to start something that had never been done for girls in Virginia. Just like our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, they were true trailblazers! GSCV has upheld that spirit of trailblazing. We’ve gone from that one troop in 1913 to serving more than 10,000 girls and volunteers across this great state. Thank you so much for joining us in our commitment to Girl Scouting. A few fun facts: Our first official Council meeting was held 102 years ago in 1921 at the Jefferson Hotel right in downtown Rich