Mission

Part 1: the mission of the greater New York council is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. - Part 3: the girl scout council of greater New York (the council) was organized in 1942 to carry out the mission of the girl scouts of the USA for girls ages 5-18 within the greater New York area. That mission is to develop in girls, courage, confidence, and character, who make their communities and the world a better place. Over 8,000 girls representing every zip code in New York city participate in girl scout programming, led by over 3,800 adult volunteers. The council supports girl scout troops in public and private schools, public housing developments, and community-based organizations. Additionally, through council-led programs, the council offers many diverse pathways to help girls grow into leaders.