Girl Scouts Grades 6-12

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Age is a significant factor in determining what girls focus on as they move from the preteen to the teen years. Girls who are about to head into the teen years are very different from girls who are juniors in high school. Girls’ issues vary according to their age. However, the four program goals – become, belong, believe, and build – are meaningful to girls at all ages, and form the core of the program.

Girls 11-13 are worried about their transition to middle school – about fitting in and being liked. In other words, they are most concerned about “belonging”. They are beginning to feel pressured to take unhealthy risks, such as smoking or drinking. They love to talk and share the news about friends and other peers, and want not only to improve their world but also to explore it.

Girls 13-15 are very much into “me”. They are thinking about what it means to be a teenager. They are worried about their appearance and their image – how do others view them? They want to listen to their music and to personalize their rooms.

Girls 15-17 are looking forward to college and career while struggling with the pressures that the last years of high school bring. They feel stressed and need skills to manage the pressures that come with independence.

Young Women of Distinction
Girl Scouts age 14 -17 earning the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award , the highest earned award for girls, and Girl Scouts age 11 -14 earning the Girl Scout Silver Award are honored each year at our Young Women of Distinction event.

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