Today, Girl Scouts is an organization of 2.5 million women and girls across the United States.

“I was first a brownie, then a daisy.. it was fun i mean it was just the thing everyone did,” said former Girl Scout Maggie Klimuszko.

“I think it looks really good when you’re applying on resumes. And, I think it teaches you a lot of valuable skills,” said former Girl Scout Blair Welch.

“I was a girl scout from kindergarten until senior year. And, I remember my dad used to pull me in a wagon across our cul-de-sac to sell cookies,” said Girl Scout Gold Award recipient Caroline Waters.

Since 1912, girl scouts have adapted and developed with the changing world around them.

“I love a lot of the changes that have been made. I appreciated the independence and structure that was put on us,” said Waters.

In 2018, Boy Scouts of America became co-ed, allowing girls into the program.

“With inclusivity and the whole Boy Scouts situation. It’s not Boy Scouts, it’s Scouts,” said Waters.

Girl Scouts of America remains dedicated to female empowerment and teaching girls how to be future leaders.

“Girl Scouts are really adamant about providing an environment specially for women. And, encouraging each other as women whether it’s stem or arts, or just endeavors in life that are really particular women,” said Waters.

The biggest change in girl scouts is that the organization is now geared toward encouraging women in science, technology, engineering, and math.

“I think it’s a good idea. I mean, why not? That’s where the future is going,” said Klimuszko.

Girl Scouts are still making rounds and selling cookies. So, know that behind every box of cookies are our future leaders.