Progression in Girl Scouting

Age Level

Self-Government

Troop Financing

Program Opportunities

Field Trips

Girl Scout Daisy

    Grades K-1

Daisy Girl Scout Circle

Adults handle money

• Community visits, events and service
• Inter-troop activities such as observation activities

Girl Scouts Brownie

    Grades 2-3

Girls pay dues, discuss money needs/costs

Leader handles budgeting and record keeping

• Community visits, events and service
• Inter-troop activities
• Council-sponsored activities
• Troop camping overnights

Girl Scout Junior

    Grades 4-5

Patrol system, executive board, town meeting or other form developed by girls

Girls choose and plan activities

Girls and leaders decide on dues

Girls determine budget based on plans with assistance from leader

Girls and leaders do record keeping

• Community visits, events and service
• Inter-troop activities
• Council sponsored activities
• National Center visit (age 10)
• Day trips, overnight and longer trips with stays in hotels and motels
• Troop camping

Girl Scout Cadette

    Grades 6-8

Girls determine budget based on plans

Girls keep records with guidance from leader

• Community visits, events and service
• Inter-troop activities
• Council sponsored activities
• National Center visits/events
• Inter-council activities
• Regional/national events (age 14)· 
• Trips of two days or longer and trip camping
• Individual opportunities

Girl Scout Senior

    Grades 9-10

Girls handle short and long term budgeting, funds and record keeping

Consult advisor as needed

• Community visits, events and service
• Inter-troop activities
• National Center visits/events
• Inter-council activities
• Regional/national events
• International travel
• Individual opportunities

Girl Scout Ambassador

Grades 11-12