SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Sunday was the first Pinewood Derby for one of New York State's first ever all-girls Boy Scout Packs.

Back in March, the Boy Scouts of America opened their doors to girls, which made a group like Pack 218 possible.

"It's about time we got with the program," said Committee Chair Cathy Pence. 

Most Pinewood Derbys happen in the beginning of the year in January or February, but because Pack 218 was founded in March of this year, they decided to have theirs now.

"We're trying to fit as much in this year as we can so the girls can have a nice full scouting year," said Pack Leader Michael Cargill. 

Cargill was integral to the founding of the group, but he said the girls aren't the only ones benefiting from its creation. 

"Its bringing me and my other leaders back to our youth, being able to help the girls through this," Cargill Said.

Sunday's Derby was a big step for the Pack, but the milestone represents a much larger step for scouting in general.

"It's huge. Girls can now become eagle scouts," said Pence. "It is a big door opener as they graduate high school and they're going out into the world"

"Being a scout is really important. it teaches you how to be a role model, it teaches you life lessons and everything under the sun," Cargill added.

The scouts of Pack 218 are leading the charge for girls across America, and making memories and learning lessons to last a lifetime along the way — all of it on a scout's honor.