About Girl Scouts

The Girl Scout program is girl-driven, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of participating girls. It provides girls with a wide variety of opportunities. The program encourages increased skill building and responsibility, and also promotes the development of strong leadership and decision-making skills. All program activities are age-appropriate and based on The Four Program Goals, as well as on the Girl Scout Promise and Law. For more information about the Girl Scout program, please visit Girl Scouts of the USA. New! Visit the Girl Scout Spanish-language Web site at http://www.girlscouts.org/espanol/

There are four levels in Girl Scouting: Daisy Girl Scouts, ages 5-6; Brownie Girl Scouts, ages 6-8; Junior Girl Scouts, ages 8-11; Girl Scouts ages 11-17.

Click on this link for a list of earned age-level awards. Click on this link for the same information in Spanish, along with other Spanish resources.

• Daisy Girl Scouts
  Daisy Girl Scouts are 4-6 years old and are in K4, K5, or first grade. In a troop setting, Daisies learn how to work together and develop values as they play together and learn about Girl Scouts. Daisies can earn petals for learning about the Girl Scout Law. Here is a list of the programs GSMA offers for Daisy Girl Scout troops.

• Brownie Girl Scouts
  Brownie Girl Scouts are 6-8 years old and are in first, second, and third grades. Brownies learn about themselves, their family, friends, and the world around them. They can earn Try-Its for trying new things. They can go to fun and interesting places, participate in service projects, and participate in the cookie sale. Here is a list of the programs GSMA offers for Brownie Girl Scouts.

• Junior Girl Scouts
  Junior Girl Scouts are 8-11 years old and are in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. Juniors earn badges as they master new skills. They begin to assume responsibility and practice their leadership skills as they try new activities. Junior Girl Scouts can earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Here is a list of the programs GSMA offers for Junior Girl Scouts.

• Girls ages 11-17 participate in Girl Scouting in many ways. Under the guidance of a trained adult advisor, girls mix and match activities and resources to suit their needs while giving back to their communities. They connect with each other and build self-esteem and confidence in their skills as they work on a range of projects and gain life experiences. Many resources are available for both advisors and girls, including handbooks, Interest Projects for Girls 11-17, and STUDIO 2B Focus books.

  -STUDIO 2B
  Clubs. Traditions. Attitudes. For teen girls striving to DO and DREAM. Be a part of a national network of teens with STUDIO 2B—online, in life, and in your bag. Thousands of teen girls around the country created STUDIO 2B by making suggestions about their ideal place to hang out with friends, try new challenges, share hopes and dreams, and plan for the future. STUDIO 2B—created for you, by you, about you.
  You probably have lots of people telling you what to do…but what do you want to do? STUDIO 2B is all about YOU shaping your own experiences by setting goals and achieving them.

  -Girls 11-14
  Girl Scouts ages ages 11-14 are traditionally called Cadette Girl Scouts and are in seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. These girls work on interesting projects that match their interests and talents. They take on more responsibility for their activities and learn to set goals. These girls can participate in national events and serve on girl planning boards. Girls ages 11-14 may earn the Girl Scout Silver Award. Here is a list of the programs GSMA offers for this age group.

  -Girls ages 15-17
  Girl Scouts are ages 14-17 are traditionally called Senior Girl Scouts and are in grades nine, ten, eleven, and twelve. They are responsible for planning their own activities with minimal adult supervision. They are learning to serve as leaders by serving as role models for younger girls. These girls may earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award for girls in Girl Scouting. Here is a list of the programs GSMA offers for girls this age.