What you need to know about the Girl Scout Bridging Award

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If you were a Girl Scout growing up, you probably have some memories of your bridging ceremonies. Maybe it was walking under an arch of balloons in the gymnasium of your elementary school or walking across the bridge at your local duck pond (the duck pond memory was when I “flew” up to Girl Scout Juniors… now as an adult, I see the symbolism).

Did you know that there are actually requirements to earn those bridging awards? The Bridging Award is earned by completing a set of activities. Earning the award offers a chance to look back on what they’ve accomplished while looking to the future. Each level of Girl Scouting has its own unique bridging award patch.
Earning the Girl Scout Bridging Award
Although not required, completing the steps to earn Girl Scout Bridging Awards helps girls get a taste of what their experience will be like at the next level. 

There are two general steps:
  • Pass It On! Girls get the chance to look back at what they’ve accomplished and pass a bit of their knowledge on to younger Girl Scout
  • Look Ahead! Meet with Girl Scouts at the level they will be bridging to and learn about the exciting adventures that lie ahead.
Although these are the steps for girls to earn their bridging award, there are specifics on how girls at each Girl Scout level should fulfill the Pass It On and Look Ahead steps.

Steps for earning the Girl Scout Bridging Awards by level:



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