PROGRAM LEVELS

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... learn to be away from their families by interacting with other children and adults in activities that keep them busy and entertained while introducing them to the basics of Girl Scouting. Daisy Girl Scouts are in grades K-1 or between 5 and 6 years old. They go on day trips, learn songs and crafts, explore science and nature, and participate in community service projects. They can earn the Promise Center and Learning Petals as well as participation patches for events and activities they take part in. They can earn the Promise Center and Learning Petals as well as participation patches for events and activities they take part in. They do not participate in fund-raising or the annual cookie sale

BROWNIES

...challenge themselves and each other in fun activities that teach them about the world. They are especially encouraged to try new hobbies and skills, earning badges, called "Try-Its," for each attempt. Brownie Girl Scouts practice service at home and in their communities. are in grades 1-3 or between the 6 and 8 years old. Brownie Girl Scouts are given the opportunity to identify their interests and how they will explore those interests. They will work together with their leaders to plan the activities throughout the year. They may participate in service projects, troop and neighborhood events, go on local overnight trips and participate in the annual cookie sale. Brownie Girl Scouts may earn Try-Its, Safety, and Religious awards as well as participation patches for events and activities they take part in. Brownies are in grades 1-3 or between the 6 and 8 years old. Brownie Girl Scouts are given the opportunity to identify their interests and how they will explore those interests. They will work together with their leaders to plan the activities throughout the year. They may participate in service projects, troop and neighborhood events, go on local overnight trips and participate in the annual cookie sale. Brownie Girl Scouts may earn Try-Its, Safety, and Religious awards as well as participation patches for events and activities they take part in.

JUNIORS

...look into the community and actively pursue fun projects to work on with one another. These girls help to plan their own activities, which ensures they will enjoy what they do and helps them to learn organizational skills. Juniors are in grades 3-6 or between the ages of 8 and 11. They work with an adult leader to determine not only what areas of interest they will explore, and how they will explore them, (badge activities, service projects, trips activities suggested in their handbook, etc.), but also the manner in which they run their group or troop. Junior Girl Scouts may plan and take overnight trips. As they become more experienced in planning and evaluating their activities, they can take trips of longer duration. In addition to participating in the annual cookie sale, Junior Girl Scouts can work on badge and other earned award activities.

CADETTES

...begin to explore ideas for careers and learn to become active members of their communities. Cadette Girl Scouts develop their own potential to the fullest in order to bring their dreams into reality. These girls gain experience that fosters the self-confidence to make knowledgeable decisions in later years. Cadettes are in grades 6-9 or between 11 and 14 years of age. Cadette Girl Scouts determine the areas they will explore, how they will explore them, and in what manner the group, troop or session will be run. Cadette Girl Scouts can work on the annual cookie sale, interest projects, service projects, the Girl Scout Silver Award (second highest award in Girl Scouting), and participate in both national and international Wider Opportunities. They can receive their council’s training as a Program Aide, and then provide Program Aide service to other troops/groups, as well as to girls attending a day or resident camp.

SENIORS

After all the years spent together in the program, Senior Girl Scouts have developed many skills and abilities that will be with them all of their lives. Many Seniors develop leadership skills while working with younger age levels. Seniors are in grades 9-12 or between 14 and 17 years of age. They can pursue common interests at meetings or participate in council-wide events, or resident camps. They also learn leadership skills with groups of younger girls as a Senior Program Aide, Leader-In-Training, Counselor-In-Training or Senior Girl Scout troop/group assistant. Senior Girl Scouts determine what areas they will explore, how they will explore them, and in what manner their troop/group will be run. They can work on their council’s annual cookie sale, interest projects, service projects, the Girl Scout Gold Award (the highest award in Girl Scouting), and can participate in Leadership Institutes and other national and international Wider Opportunities and workshops.

STUDIO 2B

...an exciting new program option for girls 11-17, where girls can "Become, Belong, Believe, and Build." A new initiative that evolved from the idea that girls should create and define their ideal place to belong, they should decide what they want to do and talk about within the Girl Scout program, and they should decide how to involve adults. Research shows that girls want resources which are less school-like, more interactive and current, and have a “by girls, for girls” attitude. Research also showed that only a small percentage of girls are using the current materials. Charms will be the new earned award. They were created in response to the research message from girls that they are looking for fun new ways to show their accomplishments. Girls earn charms when they complete the goals they establish for each focus book.

JULIETTES

An individually registered girl is a girl who chooses to register by herself rather than as a member of a troop or group.

SOME OF THE REASONS GIRLS REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY

I have no time available to attend troop meetings but I still want to be a Girl Scout.
There are no troops available at the time I can meet and I want to work on Girl Scout badges.
I am waiting for placement in a troop and I want to make sure I am included in area activities.
I have no transportation available to get to a troop meeting and I want to have some fun.
My parent prefers to work with me individually on Girl Scout badges and activities.
I attend a troop that isn’t in my age level (Older girl helping in a Brownie troop, or a Daisy Girl Scout who attends Junior meetings with her mother who is the Junior leader, etc.)
Due to an illness, I can’t attend a troop right now, but I still want to keep up with my Girl Scout friends.
My family moves frequently and I’d like a Girl Scout connection and the ability to work on badges.
I just want to attend Girl Scout camp in the summer and I want to make sure the camp brochure is mailed to me as soon as it is available!

WHAT CAN AN INDIVIDUALLY REGISTERED GIRL DO?

She can work on Girl Scout badges, patches, or activities from the handbooks and badge books available for her age level (see shop to order).
She can attend council-sponsored programs.
She can work on activities from the Connecting Threads newsletter published only for individually registered girls.
She can register for and attend events put on by her local area (Neighborhood) or by Columbia Regional Council.
She can register for and attend camp.
She can attend events with a local troop if she is invited to participate.
She can do service projects in her local area or with the Neighborhood or for Spar and Spindle.
If she is old enough, she can apply for Wider Opportunities (major events for girls from all over the country or all over the world put on by other councils or by a world center).
If she is a Cadette Girl Scout she can work on her Silver Award. If she is a Senior Girl Scout, she can work on her Gold Award.
She can participate in product sales.
Her participation is only limited by her imagination or her personal time limitations.

Last modified: 09/06/04.