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JUNIOR TROOP - Grades 4 - 5

What to do... Where to start... What are girls this age like... What do you need to know?  

Tips:  Keep in touch with your fellow leaders, and service unit.  We are all in this together, and more experienced volunteers are more than willing to offer advice.

Highest Awards: Girls in this level are eligible to work on an higher award!

LINKS

Leader Planning Guide

The planning guide is an online resource to help troops and Juliettes complete Journeys and badges. This guide includes many of the badge and award options for this age as well as downloadable 90-minute activity plans. Journeys consist of three activity plans and badges consist of one or two activity plans.

Behaviors and Group Dyamics

One of the greatest challenges in leading a troop is effectively managing the behavior of the girls. This article for troop leaders discusses the typical behaviors of Girl Scout in this age group

Uniform Guide

For over a century, Girl Scouts have proudly worn distinctive uniforms that symbolize the high ideals for which Girl Scouting stands.  This article for troop leaders explains key patches, pins, insignia, and their placement on the uniform.

Highest Awards

The Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are the highest awards a girl can earn in Girl Scouts. These are awarded to Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador girls who display leadership while engaging in projects that benefit their communities.

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