March 7, 2003 – The Virgin Islands joins the United States and the international community in celebrating Girl Scout Week, or the Seven Service Days, as it is called in some areas. Parades on St. Thomas Saturday and St. Croix Sunday start off the week's activities.
On Sunday, Scouts demonstrate the Girl Scout Promise as they participate in religious services or spiritual activities of their choice.
Monday is Homemaking Day, when younger Scouts learn skills from older Scouts or from their families.
On Tuesday, Citizenship Day, Girl Scouts demonstrate what they have learned about the meaning of being of being an American citizen.
Wednesday is Health and Safety Day, celebrated by workshops.
Arts Day comes on Thursday, and older Scouts share a craft with younger Scouts.
Friday is International Friendship Day. Girl Scouts celebrate this day with talent shows or international dinners.
Saturday is Out-of-Doors Day. V.I. Scouts traditional hold a Family Fun Day, to "experience some of the awe and wonder of the outdoors," said a release. St. Thomas Scouts will celebrate at Magens Bay, and on St. Croix, girls will enjoy a fun day at the Renaissance Group facility, formerly known as Vialco.
Girl Scout week is observed annually during the week that includes March 12, the anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop meeting in Savannah, Ga., 91 years ago.
"Girl Scout Week in the Virgin Islands is a time when girls and their leaders review what their troop has done during the fall and winter months, and is a time for them to plan for the spring and summer months," said Girl Scout Council president Jacqueline Dennis. "We encourage adult members of the community to register to be a Girl Scout Volunteer during this time, and offer your help and support for our young girls."
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