About Girl Scouts Levels

Daisy Girl Scouts

Photo of a daisy girl scoutDaisy Girl Scouts 5-6 years old and are in kindergarten or first grade. 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. Daisies are able to complete service projects with older troops. This group gets its name from Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low, whose nickname was "Daisy". Daisies do not participate in money-earning activities.

 

Photo of a brownie girl scoutBrownie 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. Brownies are also allowed to go to Girl Scout camp. They wear a distinctive brown beanie for which they are known.

 

Junior Girl Scouts

Photo of Junior Scouts at Gifts with Heart EventJunior 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. These girls also go to fun and interesting places, explore computers and technology, and explore through outdoor adventures and sports. They participate in service projects and cookie sales. They go to Girl Scout camp. Juniors are eligible to complete the Bronze Award for Community Service, and to participate in Studio 2B.

 

Cadette Girl Scouts

Photo of Cadette ScoutsCadette Girl Scouts are ages 11-14, and in seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. Cadettes work on interesting projects that match their interests and talents. They take on more responsibility for their activities and learn to set goals. Cadettes can participate in national events and serve on girl planning boards. Cadettes are eligible to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award for Community Service. Cadettes explore outdoor adventures/sports such as sailing, drill team, horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, take field trips, participate in career and technology exploration, in service projects, in Girl Scout Cookie sales, and Girl Scout camp. They are eligible to participate in Studio 2B, special model of Girl Scouting for Teens/Tweens.

 

Senior Girl Scouts

Photo of a Senior Girl ScoutSenior Girl Scouts are ages 14-17 and 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. Seniors are eligible to earn the Gold Award, highest award in Girl Scouting, and qualify for Girl Scout college scholarships. These girls travel to national and international events, serve in leadership capacities on girl planning boards, take field trips, explore outdoor adventures/sports such as ROPES, sailing, scuba, horseback riding, explore career and technology, participate in service projects, and go to Girl Scout camp. They are able to participate in Studio 2B, special model for Girl Scouting for Teens/Tweens. Additionally, they attend trainings such as Leader-In-Training, Counselor-In-Training, and Program Aide. They may serve as delegate. And, they focus on developing life skills necessary to be successful.

 

Adult Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts provides adults over age 17 the opportunity to continue their career in Girl Scouting or join for the first time. Adults have just as much fun as the adults when they are a part of the Girl Scout family. Adult Girl Scouts serve as role models for all girls, attend training in a variety of fields: leadership, administrative, outdoors, and more, and travel to national and international events. They share knowledge and skills, network with other adults with similar interests, gain marketable skills, and serve in leadership capacities mentoring girls. Adult Girl Scouts are eligible for outstanding service honors.

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