Daisy Girl Scouts
• Age - Girls in kindergarten
• Experience - Hands-on experience with the fun of science by growing crystal. Daisy Girl Scouts can explore the visual arts by making up their own dances or discover the magic of nature by caring for their own growing seedlings.
• Goals
• Begin to acquire decision-making skills through the Daisy Girl Scout Circle, a form of troop government.
• Learn about their community and the people around them — knowledge that forms the basis of good citizenship at an early age.
• Become familiar with the basics of Girl Scouting; participation in the cookie and Fall sales is delayed until they become Brownie Girl Scouts.
• Fill their scrapbooks with mementoes of simple ceremonies, day trips and all the other activities they love.
• Needs - Volunteer leadership is needed before a Daisy Girl Scout troop can organize and meet. There should be between five and 15 girls in the troop, with a minimum of two adults present (at least one of whom is female). Three adults must be present for groups that have between 11 and 15 members. The frequency and length of Daisy Girl Scout meetings can vary. Some meet once a week; others every other week. Meetings usually run between 50 and 90 minutes. Popular meeting places are schools, churches and other community buildings.
• Cost - Annual Girl Scouts of the USA membership dues of $10. Parents or guardians of Daisy Girl Scouts are responsible for paying the modest cost of troop activities. Daisy Girl Scouts do not participate in council cookie or Troop Opportunity Sales to help finance the activities of the group. Each troop determines the amount, based on what is planned for the year. To ensure that all girls who want to be Girl Scouts have the opportunity, financial assistance is available when needed. Ask your Daisy Girl Scout leader for more information.
• Note: Daisy Girl Scouts are encouraged, but not required, to wear their uniforms. A girl is considered to be "in uniform" when she wears her Girl Scout membership pin. The blue Daisy Girl Scout tunic as well as other uniform components can be purchased at the Girl Scout Council Shop. "Experienced" uniforms can be found in some thrift shops and from former Daisy Girl Scouts.
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Brownie Girl Scouts
• Age - First to Third grades
• Experience - Girl Scouts actively begin to reach beyond the family setting to explore new horizons and to build lasting friendships.
• Goals
• Begin to plan and make decisions for themselves in the Brownie Girl Scout Ring, a form of government for troops of this age.
• Earn Brownie Girl Scout Try-It patches by "trying" new activities, such as putting on a skit, experimenting with science, playing new games or exploring the community.
• Learn more about taking care of themselves and their planet through basic first aid training, personal safety tips and ways to "reduce, reuse and recycle" things they buy.
• Gain new communication skills and self-confidence by taking part in the Girl Scout Cookie and fall nut and candy sales.
• Learn how to be good citizens by planning and participating in community-service projects.
• Make new friends and learn about people from other countries and cultures.
• Needs - Volunteer leadership is needed before Brownie Girl Scouts can organize and meet. There should be 15 to 25 girls in the troop, with a minimum of two adults present (at least one of whom is female); three adults for groups with more than 28 girls. The frequency and length of Brownie Girl Scout meetings should be determined by the interests and needs of the girls in the troop. Some Brownie Girl Scouts may meet once a week for one hour, while others may meet once every two weeks for three hours. Popular meeting places are schools, churches and other community buildings.
• Cost - Annual Girl Scouts of the USA membership dues of $10. Parents or guardians of Brownie Girl Scouts are responsible for paying the modest cost of troop activities. Each troop determines the amount, based on what is planned for the year. To ensure that all girls who want to be Girl Scouts have the opportunity, financial assistance is available when needed. Participation in the cookie sale and the troop opportunity sale helps to defray expenses and teaches girls to earn their own way.
• Note: Brownie Girl Scouts are encouraged but not required to wear their uniforms. A girl is considered to be "in uniform" when she wears her Girl Scout membership pin. Brownie Girl Scout uniforms come in mix-and-match sets and can be purchased at the Girl Scout Center Council Shop.
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Junior Girl Scouts
• Age - Fourth to Sixth grades
• Experience - Junior Girl Scouts are ready for discoveries that will take them beyond their familiar circles of home and school. Their world will expand, as Girl Scouting helps them prepare for their future years as teenagers.
• Goals
• Are eager to demonstrate what they learn by earning badges in areas that interest them most. Badge topics range from computers to horseback riding to fashion.
• Develop leadership, decision-making abilities and interpersonal skills through one of three systems of troop or group government - the patrol system, the town meeting, or the executive board.
• Learn step-by-step planning to reach their goals. This can include a visit to the state capital or an overnight camping trip.
• Increase their skills for living by learning more about how to stay safe and healthy and how to budget and manage money.
• Begin to explore careers for their future.
• Have increased opportunities to learn what it means to be a responsible family member, student, Girl Scout and citizen of the community, state and nation.
• Learn tips and techniques for playing a variety of sports and games as well as the increasing opportunities to explore camping and the outdoors.
• Needs - Volunteer leadership is needed before Junior Girl Scouts can organize and meet. There should be 15 to 30 girls in the troop or group, with a minimum of two adults present (at least one of whom is female); - three adults are needed for groups of up to 35 members. The frequency and length of Junior Girl Scout meetings should be determined by the interests and needs of the girls in the troop. In general, Junior Girl Scout troop meetings last 60 to 90 minutes and take place once a week or twice a month. Popular meeting places are schools, churches, and other community buildings.
• Cost - Annual Girl Scouts of the USA membership dues of $10. Parents or guardians of Junior Girl Scouts are responsible for paying the modest cost of troop activities. Each troop determines the amount, based on what is planned for the year. To ensure that all girls who want to be Girl Scouts have the opportunity, financial assistance is available when needed. Ask your Junior Girl Scout leader for more information. Participation in the cookie sale and the troop opportunity sale helps to defray expenses and teaches girls to earn their own way.
• Note: Junior Girl Scouts are encouraged but not required to wear their uniforms. A girl is considered to be "in uniform" when she wears her Girl Scout membership pin. Junior Girl Scout uniforms come in mix-and-match sets and can be purchased at the Girl Scout Center Council Shop.
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Teen Girl Scouts
(Girls at this level are also called Cadette or Studio 2B)
• Age - Sixth through Ninth grades
• Experience - They are broadening their horizons by meeting new people, traveling to different places and facing new challenges. They are ready to test their skills through community-service and leadership opportunities.
• Goals
• Are eager to demonstrate what they learn by earning interest project patches in areas that concern them most. Those topics can range from environmental issues to fashion and fitness to video technology.
• Develop leadership, decision-making abilities and interpersonal skills through one of three systems of troop or group government: the patrol system, the town meeting or the executive board.
• Learn how to develop and carry out planned goals, such as taking an extended trip to another state or doing a community-based service project, or achieving the second-highest award for girls in Girl Scouting: the Silver Award.
• Increase their skills for life by learning more about self-esteem and healthy living and relationships with family and friends.
• Delve deeper into the world of work and careers for their future.
• Demonstrate their ability to be a responsible family member, student, Girl Scout and citizen of their community, state and nation.
• Explore the value of recreation, hobbies and outdoor pursuits.
• Volunteer leadership is needed before Teen Girl Scouts can organize and meet. There should be 10-30 girls in the troop or group, with a minimum of two adults present (at least one of whom is female) for 25 or fewer girls. Three adults are needed for groups of up to 37 members. The frequency and length of Teen Girl Scout meetings should be determined by the interests and needs of the girls in the troop or group. In general, Teen Girl Scout meetings last 60 to 90 minutes and take place two or three times a month. Popular meeting places are schools, churches and homes.
• Cost - Annual Girl Scouts of the USA membership dues of $10. Parents or guardians of Cadette Girl Scouts are responsible for paying the modest cost of troop activities. Each troop determines the amount, based on what is planned for the year. To ensure that all girls who want to be Girl Scouts have the opportunity, financial assistance is available when needed. Ask your troop or group advisor for more information. Participation in the cookie sale and the troop opportunity sale helps to defray expenses and teaches girls to earn their own way.
• Note: Teen Girl Scouts are encouraged, but not required, to wear their uniforms. A girl is considered to be "in uniform" when she wears her Girl Scout membership pin. Teen Girl Scout uniforms come in mix-and-match sets and can be purchased at the Girl Scout Council Shop.
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Teen Girl Scouts
(Girls at this level are also called Seniors or Studio 2B)
• Age - Ninth to 12th grades
• Experience - They are experiencing leadership in action, exploring the world of work and facing new challenges. There are things to do, people to see, places to go!
• Goals -
• Are eager to expand their interests in career exploration, skill development and service by completing interest projects. Topics can range from leadership to entrepreneurship to high-tech communication.
• Develop leadership, decision-making abilities and interpersonal skills through one of three systems of troop or group government: the patrol system, the town meeting or the executive board.
• Learn how to develop and carry out their planned goals such as participating in a Destination, a community-based service project or achieving the highest award in Girl Scouting: the Gold Award.
• Increase their skills for life by learning more about career choices, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and life success skills.
• Experience the world of work, money management and social skills.
• Demonstrate their ability to be a responsible family member, student, Girl Scout and citizen of their community, state and nation.
• Volunteer leadership is needed before Senior Girl Scouts can organize and meet. There should be 10-30 girls in the troop or group, with a minimum of two adults present (at least one of whom is female) for 25 or fewer girls; three adults for up to 45 girls. The frequency and length of Teen Girl Scout meetings should be determined by the interests and needs of the girls in the troop or group. In general, Teen Girl Scout meetings last 60 to 90 minutes and take place two or three times a month. Popular meeting places are schools, churches and homes.
• Cost - Annual Girl Scouts of the USA membership dues of $10. Parents or guardians of Senior Girl Scouts are responsible for paying the modest cost of troop activities. Each troop determines the amount, based on what is planned for the year. To ensure that all girls who want to be Girl Scouts have the opportunity, financial assistance is available when needed. Ask your troop or group advisor for more information. Participation in the cookie sale and the troop opportunity sale helps to defray expenses and teaches girls to earn their own way.
• Note: Senior Girl Scouts are encouraged, but not required, to wear their uniforms. A girl is considered to be "in uniform" when she wears her Girl Scout membership pin. Teen Girl Scout uniforms come in mix-and-match sets and can be purchased at the Girl Scout Council Shop.
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