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Girl Scout Bridging

Bridging is when a Girl Scout moves from one Girl Scout level to the next. As girls and volunteers prepare to take this next big step with Girl Scouts, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past and look forward to a future full of new possibilities, new experiences, new badges, new Journeys, new skills to learn, and new trails to blaze! Celebrating this change should be fun, personalized, and memorable for everyone involved. Let's level up with bridging!

S’mores on the Beach & Bridging Celebration

Sunday, June 28 | 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Marquette Park Beach Pavilion

Join us for our Annual S’mores on the Beach & Bridging Celebration, a fun-filled summer tradition celebrating Girl Scouts and those bridging to the next level of their Girl Scout journey. Girl Scouts, volunteers, families, and friends are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, beachside fun, bridging ceremonies, delicious food, and classic s’mores by the fire.

This is one summer celebration you will not want to miss.

Food Provided: Buffet-style Sunday lunch.

How to Plan a Memorable Bridging Ceremony

Whether it's your first bridging ceremony or the last, you may want to know more about hosting the best ceremony yet! We can help. Check out the Girl Scout Bridging Guide to learn more about planning your own ceremony and the Bridging Awards available for each level.

Let the girls take the lead with planning!

Bridging ceremonies can take place at the beginning or end of the Girl Scout year—and at the heart of the celebration should be fun, memorable, and, of course, girl-led experiences.

Get ready for the next level with Bridging Kits!

Bridging Kits are available online for purchase. These kits include everything your Girl Scout needs to bridge to the next level in Girl Scouting. Each kit contains a GCNWI Bridging patch, Membership Disk, Membership Star pin, bridging award, and certificate.

Get your Bridging Kit »

Creative Ways to Bridge at Home

Watch camp staff Sprout, Caribou, and Nacho talk about bridging and even play a couple of fun rainbow bridge games. No bridge? No problem! Make your own along the way and join us for some fun rainbow bridge activities.

Bridging Leaders

Get ready to inspire girls as they lead at the next level of Girl Scouting by following these steps.

When Girl Scouts are bridging to the next level, Leaders should plan to take the Grade Level learning path available for their new level. These trainings are available on gsLearn and can be found by searching the library. If you have questions about these trainings or would like your next grade learning path added to your gsLearn dashboard, please email gstraining@girlscoutsgcnwi.org
After taking the next Grade Level Learning Path, you can continue to explore the fun ahead for your grade level. At each level, girls can earn Journey awards and skill building badges. We have added new skill-building badges and life changing experiences to the Girl Scout program. Check out what’s new here. Books, badges, and more can be purchased online at our local GCNWI retail store.
Share your Girl Scout experiences with your network. By helping us identify volunteer leadership at your school, you are helping Girl Scouts grow. We have all the resources you need here to help spread the word.

Remember that as girls progress in Girl Scouting, they take the lead more and more. They may decide they want to meet in a local coffee shop or take more trips. Give them the space to be creative and cheer them on. Check out the tips below curated from volunteers across the country in Tips for Troop Leaders.

Step Back and Let Your Girls Take the Lead

How to Plan the Troop Year Ahead While Keeping It Girl Led!

We can’t say thank you enough for being a Girl Scout volunteer. As always, we are here for you. If you have questions, please contact your local Membership Support Team or email customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.

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