The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting

We are looking forward to introducing a brand new program resource in Fall 2011! The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, (or GGGS) a brand-new girl handbook, will have one book available for each program level - Daisy through Ambassador. Although described as a book for girls, this book is considered to be a sufficient leader resource as well.

This book will have three main sections:

• Girl Scout Traditions
• Cookie Sale Program Activities
• Earned Awards (badges, religious awards, Bronze, Silver, Gold)

Each girl will want her own copy since the “Girl’s Guide” will contain information such as:

• Girl Scout history
• Girl Scout traditions
• What’s special about being a Girl Scout
• List of emblems and awards
  (i.e. membership stars, GSUSA strip, council strip, etc.)
• Awards log
• Diagram of sash/vest with badge placement
• Bridging award requirements for relevant program level
• Bronze, Silver, Gold Award requirements for relevant program levels
• Additional program information for each level such as Program Aide or Counselor in Training info
• Journey map for relevant program level
• Map showing all the councils and special Girl Scout places (i.e., the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, World Centers, etc.)

Until this new resource is available, existing resources are still valid and available to use. For more information about the transition in resources, click here . For FAQs about the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and the future of badges, GSUSA FAQS and What's Happening with Badges can be downloaded here.