Follow these links for further reading and learn more about the life and times of our founder.
Founder’s Day
Happy Founder’s Day!
Let’s Celebrate a Visionary’s Birthday
Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts, was born on October 31, 1860. In 1920, her birthday became officially known as Girl Scout Founder’s Day, and was celebrated with a recruitment campaign to sign up new Girl Scout members. Traditional activities to celebrate Founder’s Day include singing songs, performing skits, making crafts, playing games, or having a birthday or tea party.
Juliette, affectionately known as “Daisy” by her family and close friends, gathered 18 girls in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia, to share what she had learned abroad about a new outdoor and educational program for youth, and with this, the Girl Scout Movement was born. Along with Juliette, these first Girl Scouts blazed trails and redefined what was possible for themselves and for girls everywhere.
They played basketball. They hiked, swam, and went camping. They learned to read the world around them — for instance, by studying a foreign language and telling time by the stars. They shared a sense of curiosity and a belief that they could do anything. But most importantly, just like Girl Scouts across the country and around the globe today, they offered a helping hand to those in need and worked together to improve their corner of the world.
We hope you will take time to learn more about Juliette and plan to do something special in her honor — like earning a kindness patch or lending a helping hand to someone. Check out the links and resources below for ways you can celebrate, on Founder’s Day and every day!
All About Juliette Gordon Low 
American Women Quarters 2025: Juliette Gordon Low
The Golden Eaglet
Flat Juliette
Flip the Pancake
The “Daisy” Low Game for Girl Scout Daisies
The “Daisy” Low Game for Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors
Kim’s Game: Juliette Low Edition
Halloween Message from Juliette
The Juliette Gordon Low Society
