Girl Scouts Of Rolling Hills Council

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
We serve the unique interests and needs of girls ages 5 through 17 by providing an informal education program in partnership with caring adult volunteers, which inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, leadership, patriotism and service to others in the community.

Description:
Girls Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls. In an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

History:
In 1922,Troop 1 in Somerville was formed; Mrs. Agnes DeWitt volunteered to lead and the rest is history. As early as 1935, troops were chartered in South Bound Brook, Martinsville, Middlesex, Bound Brook, Flemington and Somerset Hills. By 1957 there were councils established in Flemington, Bound Brook, Somerset Hills and Somerville. After two years of study and planning, the councils were joined under a "green umbrella" and Rolling Hills Girl Scout Council was formed in 1959.

Today, over 10,000 girls are served by more than 5,000 adult volunteers in Hunterdon, Southern Warren, and Somerset Counties, and Middlesex Borough. A strong emphasis is placed on contemporary programs that develop girls' skills, confidence and self-esteem. Community service continues as a hallmark of our Girl Scout program as well as outdoor environmental education.

Contact people:

Ruth Hall, Program Director, (phone), (email) Lori Coleman, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 908-725-4933

Address:

1171 Rt. 28 North Branch, NJ 08876 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.girlscouts-rh.org

Last updated on January 12, 2009