Grade Levels
Girl Scout Daisies are in kindergarten and first grade (generally ages 5-7) and meet in groups of approximately five to 10 with two or more adult leaders in a nurturing, inclusive environment. They go on trips, learn about nature and science, and explore the arts and their communities. Girl Scout Daisies can also earn Learning Petals, receive participation patches and complete special Daisy Leadership Journeys. Girls this age enjoy participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and Fall Start-Up Program and attending Girl Scout camp.
Girl Scout Brownies are in second and third grades (generally ages 7-9). They learn about themselves, their families, friends and the world around them. Girl Scout Brownies can earn badges for learning new things and complete special Brownie Leadership Journeys. These girls can go to fun and interesting places and learn to set goals during both the Girl Scout Cookie Program and Fall Start-Up Program.
Girl Scout Juniors are in fourth and fifth grades (generally ages 9-11). They begin to assume responsibility and practice leadership skills as they try new activities. These girls develop meaningful relationships, explore computers and technology, and discover the world through outdoor adventures and sports. Girl Scout Juniors earn badges as they master new skills and complete special Junior Leadership Journeys. They are also eligible to complete the Bronze Award for community service.
Girl Scout Cadettes are in sixth, seventh and eighth grades (generally ages 11-13). They can participate in national events and travel trips, and are eligible to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award for community service. Girl Scout Cadettes explore outdoor adventures and sports, such as sailing, drill team, horseback riding and canoeing. These girls work on badges that match their interests and talents, and can complete special Cadette Leadership Journeys. They take on more responsibility for their activities and learn to set goals. Girls who are in the seventh grade or higher may also attend leadership-development trainings, such as Leader-in-Training (L.I.T.), Program Aide and Counselors-in-Training (C.I.T.) to help them develop their leadership skills.
Girl Scout Seniors are in grades nine and 10 (generally ages 13-15). They are responsible for planning their own activities with support from their adult advisors, and learn to be leaders by serving as role models for younger girls. By completing Senior Leadership Journeys, they are eligible to begin work on the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, and may also travel to national and international events and serve in leadership capacities on girl planning boards. Girl Scout Seniors may attend trainings in a variety of areas, including leadership development, program levels and First Aid/CPR. In addition, girls who are at least 14 years old may be elected to serve as Council or National Delegates.
Girl Scout Ambassadors are in grades 11 and 12 (generally ages 15-17). They are responsible for planning their own activities with minimal adult supervision. Girl Scout Ambassadors work on badges that match their interests and talents, and can complete special Ambassador Leadership Journeys. These girls are also eligible to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, which qualifies them for college scholarships. They travel to national and international events, serve in leadership capacities at a council or national level and may even work as Girl Scout camp staff members, depending upon their age and experience.
