Troop 339 G has become the first Boy Scouts of America Girl Troop in Delaware County, writes Barbara Ormsby for the Daily Times.

The Boys Scouts rebranded their organization to Scouts BSA two years ago, essentially allowing girls to join the Boy Scouts and form their own troops.

Troop 339 G submitted its charter in the Conestoga District and the Cradle of Liberty Council.

Their first official meeting was March 5, 2019.

Ridley Township Commissioners recently honored the Troop with a resolution. The troop meets at the Leedom Cabin in the township’s sixth ward along with its male counterpart, Troop 339.

With five girls in the troop to start, membership soon grew to 14, with new members lining up. The troop earned 19 rank advancements and 48 merit badges in its first full year.  Members range from age 10 to 18.

“We have some girls who are dual enrolled in both Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts. I don’t see it as a competition. The big thing to remember is that they are very different programs for the girls and boys,” said Tara Holinka,  one of three assistant leaders of the troop.

Read more about the new Girl Troop in the Boy Scouts here.

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