When Girl Scouting began in 1912, Girl Scouts were organized in troops, communities and small councils in little pockets all over the United States. This meant that only girls within these areas had the opportunity to join the Girl Scouts. So when Girl Scouts of the USA embarked on the challenge of making Girl Scouting available to ALL girls, they divided the entire geographic area of the United States into Girl Scout councils.

Guiding Star Girl Scout Council's first charter was issued in 1953 for an area of just over 12 counties and employed two part-time staff members. Since its initial charter, the council has grown to provide the Girl Scout experience for local girls in 24 full counties and part of a 25th county in Western Nebraska with 11 full and part time employees.

Even with the whirlwind of constant change in today's world, the council's mission, to provide programs for girls that are fun, educational, and that prepare girls for a responsible adulthood, is just as relevant today as it was over fifty years ago. To aid in this effect, the council provides basic resources for new leaders and leadership training without a fee, one of the goals set forth by the first Board of Directors.

In the 50+ years since its creation, Guiding Star Girl Scout Council has undergone many changes, and will continue to evolve, to better serve the needs of the girls while holding on to the core values that set Girl Scouts apart from other youth-centric organizations.