The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts offers programs for young girls ages 5 to 17 years old. The programs help to build personal character and confidence. There are more than 45,000 girls participating in the Eastern Massachusetts chapter. Programs are offered in the areas of science and math, technology, diversity initiatives, health and wellness, leadership, environmental awareness, financial literacy, camping and the outdoors, and summer camps. Camp Rice Moody is one of the summer programs offered.
Girl Scouts United States has been around since 1912, but the unique Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts was formed in 2008 by a merge of Patriots Trail Girl Scouts, Spar and Spindel Girl Scouts, and Girl Scouts of South Eastern Massachusetts. Together as Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, they believe "Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place" and a better community. This great youth group serves 45,000 girls ages 5-17 and 17,000 adult volunteers in the 178 communities in Eastern Massachusetts alone.