Bridging

A little bit about Bridging:

Bridging is an important transition in a Girl Scout’s life. It’s a defining moment when a Girl Scout becomes aware of her achievements and is ready for new adventures and responsibilities.
Bridging Levels
There are six levels of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience:

1. Daisy Girl Scout (grades K–1)
2. Brownie Girl Scout (grades 2–3)
3. Junior Girl Scout (grades 4–5)
4. Cadette Girl Scout (grades 6–8)
5. Senior Girl Scout (grades 9–10)
6. Ambassador Girl Scout (grades 11–12)

Five Opportunities to Bridge

1. Daisy to Brownie
2. Brownie to Junior
3. Junior to Cadette
4. Cadette to Senior
5. Senior to Ambassador
6. Ambassador to Adult

​Celebrating this change should be fun, personalized, and memorable for everyone involved. And most of all, it should be designed by the girls in true partnership with adults.

What you need for a Bridging ceremony: Girl Scout bridging ceremonies have a few basic elements:

• Opening: Set the context of what bridging is and why it’s important.
• Main section: Girls, whether physically or symbolically, cross a bridge and are welcomed to the next Girl Scout level.
• Closing: Reflect on what has happened and move forward together as Girl Scouts.
• The rest is up to the girls! Let your girls get creative with how they’d like to celebrate—this is the fun part! 

More:  Girl Scout Bridging Guide
www.gsema.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutseasternmass/documents/girl-scout-bridging-guide.pdf