Leader's Day - April 22

On April 22, 1982, a flag honoring Girl Scout leaders was flown over the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. So began Leader's Day in Girl Scouting, a very special day that comes during National Volunteers Week. That same flag is now at Edith Macy Conference Center and is flown on April 22 of each year.

The purpose of Leader's Day is to recognize all the women and men who serve as Girl Scout volunteer leaders. These women and men act as positive role models and help girls to meet today's challenges and to become tomorrow's competent, self-assured women.

Here are a few things that you and the troop can do to show your appreciation.

  • Call the leader to say thank you
  • Design a greeting card
  • Design and present an award or certificate
  • Do a "good deed" service project for the leader and/or leader's family
  • Make a banner
  • Give a picture of the girls in the troop
  • Make and present a scrapbook of the troop's activities
  • Plan a surprise party
  • Write a poem or story

You know your troop's leaders best. Be creative and think about what would make them feel special.