About Girl Scout Troops

What is Girl Scouts? | Program Levels and Activities | Promise and Law

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What is Girl Scouts?

Is for all girls, ages 5-17
Is an organization that builds girls of confidence, courage, and character who make the world a better place
Is a leadership program where girls discover, connect and take action
Is a non-formal, experiential and cooperative education program that promotes girls’ personal growth and leadership development.
Is implemented in partnership with caring adults
Is a place where girls design fun and challenging activities that empower them
Is a place where they connect to a local, national and global sisterhood.

Program Levels and Activities

Scouting Level	Ages/Grades	Activities
Daisy	5 and 6 (K - 1st)	sing songs, learn crafts, and make new friends
Brownie	6 through 8 (1st - 3rd)	explore different cultures, learn new skills, and go on field trips
Junior	8 through 11 (4th - 6th)	give service to their community, explore nature, and express themselves through arts
Cadette	11 through 14 (7th - 9th)	learn decision making skills, have outdoor adventures, and explore science and sports.
Senior	14 through 17 (10th - 12th)	develop leadership skills, explore career options, and learn to deal with peer pressures.
Campus Scouts	18+ years old	develop new interests, participate in community service, learn marketable new skills, acquire valuable job experience, and serve as a role model for girls.

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The Promise

On my honor, I will try:
To serve God* and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

*Individuals may substitute wording appropriate to their spiritual beliefs.

The Law

I will do my best to be
Honest and fair,
Friendly and helpful,
Considerate and caring,
Courageous and strong, and
Responsible for what I say and do,

And to

Respect myself and others,
Respect authority,
Use resources wisely,
Make the world a better place, and
Be a sister to every Girl Scout.

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**Information on this page courtesy of the Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County website.**

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