Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2025
Every fall, from September 15 to October 15, the U.S. celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month—a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of people with roots in 19 different countries which are as diverse as their cultures. These include Puerto Rico and 18 Spanish-speaking nations of Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
For youth, this month is more than just history lessons or cultural events. It’s about identity, pride, and visibility. It’s a chance to see a variety of culture represented, share our stories, and feel connected to a larger community.
Girl Scouts can earn the ¡Yo soy una Girl Scout! Fun Patch by completing culturally relevant activities (included in the activity sheet in English or in Spanish) that honor the heritage and contributions of Hispanic communities. One of the best ways to celebrate is to look up to Hispanic and Latine role models who inspire you—whether they’re activists, athletes, scientists, or artists. Follow them on social media, learn their stories, and share what you discover with your friends or troop. See below for more resources to dive into Latine and Hispanic American stories, discoveries, art, history, and more.
Ways to Celebrate:
Things to Do + Places to Go 
Read a Book about Hispanic/Latine Americans
Take a Virtual Tour
Watch Movies and Documentaries that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Listen to a Podcast
GSRV Celebrates Latina Identity
Un Verano entre Girl Scouts
Organized this year by our Latine Employee Resource Group, Girl Scouts River Valleys launched Un Verano entre Girl Scouts—an unforgettable three-day celebration for Latina girls and non-binary youth. The intention was to provide Latina tweens a space for self-care and to be in community with girls who share a similar background. Camp attendees Harumi and Camila shared: “The camp helped me feel happy and proud of being Latina.”
The experience featured mindful movement and meditation, visits from a spoken word artist and a bachata instructor, and delicious shared meals rooted in culture. We came together to celebrate, learn, and grow in a vibrant community.
Girl Scout Changemakers: Julia & Yailen
Get to know Julia Hidalgo-Salazar and Yailen Cazales Roldan, two of our 2025 Changemaker Honorees who were awarded in the categories of Confidence and Courage, respectively, at this year’s Celebrate Changemakers event. See all Celebrate Changemakers Honorees here.
“To me confidence means that you have the power or the self-worth to stand up for yourself and for other people…”
Yailen Cazales Roldan
Girl Scout Amabassador
“Girl Scouts shaped me into a person who is not scared of going out of her way to accomplish something…”
Learn More About the ¡Yo soy una Girl Scout! Fun Patch
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