If you need help planning, here are free Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2026 resources for leaders to use.
Girl Scout World Thinking Day is an annual celebration that takes place on February 22nd by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all around the world. The day is a reminder of the impact that young girls and women can have on their communities and the world as a whole. In 2026, the theme for World Thinking Day is “Our Friendship”.
This year, it is the 100th birthday of celebrating World Thinking Day.
Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from different countries use this day to celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions of their fellow members. They also take this opportunity to learn about global issues and take action to make the world a better place.
One way that Girl Scouts can participate in World Thinking Day is by earning the World Thinking Day award. This award encourages girls to learn about different cultures and traditions, as well as take action to make a positive impact in their communities. Another way to celebrate this day is by organizing cultural events, such as food festivals, dances, and performances, that showcase the diversity of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world.
What is the Theme for Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2026?
The theme for Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2026 is “Our Friendship” According to the WAGGS website:
Our Story:Celebrating 100 years of World Thinking Day. This day began with the birthday celebration of our founders and evolved into landmark event for our Movement. This is a chance to be curious and creative, to form meaningful connections with our sisters in Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting and beyond.
Does My Troop Have to Celebrate World Thinking Day 2026 on February 22nd?
This question was raised in one of the Facebook groups that I belong to. After reading the responses from other leaders, I did my own research just to be sure what was posted was correct.
The answer is no, you do not have to celebrate Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2026 on the exact day, or even in February. Fit it in when it works for your troop.
From the GSUSA website:
“Making the world a better place is Girl Scout Law, so it’s no surprise we have a holiday dedicated to doing just that. Each February 22, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across 150 countries celebrate World Thinking Day. It’s a day of international friendship and a time to stand up for causes that could improve the lives of girls around the globe. And while the holiday itself comes in February, the World Thinking Day Award can be earned at any time of year.“
This news will be a welcome bit of information, as so many are knee deep into cookies sales and earning cookie badges.
Free Girl Scout Thinking Day 2026 Resources for Leaders
WAGGS and the Girl Scout of the USA website have you covered with free World Thinking Day 2026 resources for leaders.
The Girl Scout Shop has the patch for the girls’ uniform, as well as two PDFs for you to use on that page. Look under the patch description and click on the correct link.
The official GSUSA Activity Packet for all levels can be found here.
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts website has a downloadable activity packet here.
Do Troops Still Learn About Girl Scouts in Different Countries for World Thinking Day 2026?
In the past, learning about other countries was the focus of World Thinking Day. Now the focus is on the how sisters in scouting around the world can help our planet.
If you decide that you want to focus on one country, you can read this blog post and get your free printable passports.
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Girl Scout World Thinking Day Certificates
These Girl Scout World Thinking Day certificates can be handed out after your troop has completed the activities to earn the badge. Whether they have selected a country to study or are following the WAGGS theme of the year, this certificate will work.
This can also be given to girls who attend a World Thinking Day Service Unit event that is run by adults or older scouts.
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What is your troop planning on doing for Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2026?