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Bridging Season: Inspiration & Ideas

Bridging season is a special time for Girl Scouts. Bridging is an important transition and ceremony, a defining moment in the life of a Girl Scout. During bridging ceremonies, we celebrate girls for their acheivements, while preparing them for their next step.

Most troops choose to bridge at the end of the Girl Scout year. At this time, girls can proudly share what they have learned with family and friends. It can be set on a special day, or incorporated into the final troop meeting of the year.

Click here for a guide, provided by Girl Scouts of the USA. If you are planning your first bridging ceremony, check out this resource. 

As a girl-led celebration, it is important to incorporate the whole troop in planning their bridging ceremony. This is a time to celebrate the girls' individuality and creativity.

 

Here are some ideas from the troops in our Council!

These Girl Scouts, in Troop 8208, had cookies made to commemorate bridging from Daisies to Brownies.

Celebrating with cute displays, Troop 8210 got to take home their collection of earned badges following their bridging ceremony.

Bridging to Adults, Troop 8098 had a beautiful cake, showcasing their many achievements.

Troop 8208 made this wonderful bridge for their ceremony. Great job, Girl Scouts!

Troop 8246 is all smiles after their bridging ceremony.

 

Do you have any fun pictures from your troop's bridging ceremony? Send them to cassie@gsmanitou.org!

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