Daisy bridging to brownies

Bridging is the progression from one level of Girl Scouting to another (for example, second-year Daisies would “bridge” to first-year Brownies). It may seem pretty cut and dry, but bridging is an important moment for girls. Why? Reflection is a critical component of the learning-by-doing process that defines the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and bridging serves as a chance for girls to do just that.

Linda L's Girl Scout Bridge Ceremony / rainbows - Daisy Girl Scouts bridge to Brownies at Catch My Party

*This post contains affiliate links. Updated March 2022 At the end of first grade, Daisy Girl Scouts who choose to continue their scouting experience will become Brownie Girl Scouts in second grade. A bridging ceremony to celebrate this Scouting milestone is typically held during the last meeting, although it can take place over the summer or even at your first meeting in the fall. While I highly recommend having the ceremony at the end of the year so it feels like an accomplishment after a…

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It's that time of year when your Girl Scout Daisy troop is soon going to bridge to Girl Scout Brownies! It is an exciting time for all of you. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, here are seven places where you can find free printable Girl Scout Bridging Certificates. For those of you who are starting to plan your Girl Scout Daisy Bridging Ceremony, you may be considering giving the girls something as they cross over the "bridge". Many leaders like to give girls some kind of…

This year, leaders who have troops that are bridging from Daisies to Brownies can have one that is like the ones that took place pre-pandemic. Here is a guide to help you plan your ceremony. During the past two years, the pandemic has changed the way we have been scouting with our troops. While we were able to meet, it came with all kinds of different rules, and those also varied by Council. Some could meet only outdoors and socially distant, while others could meet indoors without a mask…

Bridging from Daisies to Brownies is an important Girl Scout milestone. This year more than ever, it needs to be recognized in a safe and big way. *This post contains affiliate links. Daisy leaders, take a bow. You not only survived learning how to lead a troop, this past year, you did it during a worldwide pandemic. Planning a Daisy to Brownie bridging ceremony is going to be a walk in the park compared to what you have been through this past year. Created by the author on Canva For many of…

This Girl Scout Bridging ceremony Guide for 2024 will help leaders plan this important scouting milestone. Whether it is a Daisy troop bridging to Brownies, Ambassadors bridging to Adult and everything in between, these resources will help you.

Last year I made cute little rainbow cupcakes for my little girl’s birthday. They were a pretty big hit and my kids still talk about them from time to time. This year when we were getting ready for my big girl to bridge over from being a Daisy to a Brownie in Girl Scouts, I...Read More »

This 2021 Girl Scout bridging guide for all levels will help leaders plan , with ease, this important scouting milestone.