When you’re a Girl Scout, you call the shots. Every Girl Scout has their own curiosity, dreams, and talents—so when they come together to decide which of the thousands of Girl Scout activities to try, the sky’s the limit. Whether visiting an animal shelter, camping, hosting a dance-off, or filming a movie—they’re learning to take risks, trust their gut, and team up with others for good. Created in 1962 through the merger of three Girl Scout Councils, the mission of Girl Scouts of Central Maryland is to develop girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. It is the largest leadership development organization for girls and provides programs and initiatives that build the character and skills necessary for success in the real world. While some people still think of us as just cookies, badges, campfires, and friendship bracelets, Girl Scouts are so much more. Girl Scouts are groundbreakers, big thinkers, and role models. Girl Scouts design robots, start garage bands, and improve their communities—and yes, they sell the best cookies on the planet. Governed by a 26-member Board of Directors and under the direction of a 52-person staff, GSCM serves more than 24,000 girls and 9,000 volunteers in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard Counties.