Girl Scout Age Levels
The purpose of Girl Scouting is to inspire girls - every girl, everywhere - with the highest ideals of courage, confidence, and character. Our mission statement clearly states: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Program Goals
The four Program Goals provide direction for the Girl Scout program that is adapted to meet the developmental, educational, emotional, and social needs and interests of girls at six age levels.
- Develop to her full individual potential.
- Relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect.
- Develop values to guide her actions and to provide the foundation for sound decision-making.
- Contribute to the improvement of society through the use of her abilities and leadership skills, working in cooperation with others.
Age Levels
| Girl Scout Level |
School Level |
|
Age Level |
| Daisy Girl Scouts |
Kindergarten - Grade 1 |
or |
5 - 6 years old |
| Brownie Girl Scouts |
Grades 1 - 3 |
or |
6 - 8 years old |
| Junior Girl Scouts |
Grades 3 - 6 |
or |
8 - 11 years old |
| Cadette Girl Scouts |
Grades 6 - 9 |
or |
11 - 14 years old |
| Senior Girl Scouts |
Grades 9 - 12 |
or |
14 - 17 years old |
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