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I wrote these requirements
and obtained approval from National to distribute them. They update
the current bridging requirements that are in the JGS handbook to
include the GS 11-17 program changes. Carol Lee Spages
BRIDGING FROM JUNIOR
GIRL SCOUTS TO GIRL SCOUTS 11 - 14
Moving from one Girl Scout level to another is called bridging.
With the introduction of the program level, Girl Scouts 11-17, the
requirements for bridging have been revised to incorporate STUDIO 2B
resources.
Girl Scouts in fifth grade can choose to complete these bridging
activities in the second half of the program year to prepare them
for Girl Scouts 11-17 (grades 6-9). When the following requirements
are completed, the girls earn the rainbow bar award that signifies
their readiness to bridge to Girl Scouts 11-17.
NOTE: If a girl has not be able to complete her Girl Scout Bronze
Award by the end of fifth grade, she can choose to remain a Junior
Girl Scout to complete the award.
1. Look thorough some STUDIO 2B resources like the STUDIO 2B
Basics binder, Focus books, Interest Projects book, and the
Collections magazine for your age group. Pick three activities that
interest you. Do one of them.
2. Find out about council-sponsored opportunities for Girl
Scouts 11-17. Participate in a council or service unit activity
where Girl Scouts 11-17 are also taking part. Talk about your
experience.
3. Learn about Program Aide opportunities. Find out what
training is available. Learn about the Girl Scout Silver Award. If
possible, speak to a girl who has been involved with one or both of
these activities and can tell you more about them.
4. Visit www.studio2b.org. Go to the different pages. What did
you like on the site? Check out the destinations page. Which ones
interest you? If possible, speak to a girl who has been on a
destination.
5. Participate in a service project, camping or hiking trip with
Girl Scouts 11 -17.
6. Help plan your bridging ceremony. Plan ways to make your
ceremony unique for you and other Junior Girl Scouts who are
bridging with you.
BRIDGING FOR GIRL
SCOUTS 11-14 to 15-18
"BRIDGING" TYPE ACTIVITIES FOR GIRLS IN EIGHTH OR NINTH GRADE.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM ADVENTURES AVAILABLE
AS A HIGH SCHOOL MEMBER OF GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scouts in eighth or ninth grade can choose to complete these
activities any time during the program year to inform them about the
program opportunities ahead through grade 12. (For girls who are
earning the Girl Scout Silver Award, these activities should be done
after the award has been completed.) When the following
requirements are completed, the girls earn the rainbow tent award
that signifies their interest to continue in Girl Scouts 11-17.
1. Interview at least two former or current members of Girl
Scouts who were/are members of the program in grades 10 -12. Find
out what they did/do at this level.
2. Check out the Collections magazine for the next age group.
Pick three activities that interest you. Do one of them.
3. Do something to help others learn about Girl Scouts 11-17.
4. Find out about Leader-in-Training (LIT),
Counselor-in-Training (CIT), Apprentice Trainer, and Girl Scout
Troop Assistant opportunities. Find out what training is
available. Learn about the Girl Scout Gold Award. If possible,
speak to a girl who has been involved with one or more of these
activities and can tell you about them.
5. Conduct a leadership activity for a group of Junior Girl
Scouts, especially those in fifth grade.
6. Design your own ceremony to receive the rainbow tent award
signifying your intent to continue to advance yourself in the Girl
Scouts 11-17 program level.
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