Bridging to Adult
Bridging to an adult Girl Scout is a time for young women to embrace what they have learned in Girl Scouting, honor how it will forever be a part of who they are, and step into the world as a young woman of courage, confidence, and character. Women who bridge to adult join millions of Girl Scouts and Girl Scout alums. Whether they want to build their resumes, blaze a career path, or make new friends based on a shared Girl Scout experience, they’ve got a worldwide sisterhood to add richness and fun for the rest of their lives! To earn the Bridge to Adult award, complete one bridging activity from the two bridging steps: Pass It On! and Look Ahead! These steps can be found in the Ambassador Handbook.
Bridging Step One: Pass It On!
Find a way for these experienced Girl Scouts to share knowledge, skills, enthusiasm, and spirit. Do one or more of the following or create your own:
- Spend some time with Seniors bridging to Ambassadors and share favorite parts of the Ambassador experience like Journeys, Take Action projects, trips, and leadership lessons learned.
- Teach something to younger Girl Scouts. Show off all those leadership skills! Help girls earn badges or complete a Journey activity. Hold a fitness clinic or dance class. Teach them rock climbing, graphic design, cooking, karate, or another special skill learned from their time as Girl Scouts.
- Volunteer to help your council, a community group, or a global organization. Show others what being a Girl Scout means.
Bridging Step Two: Look Ahead!
Find out what adult Girl Scouts do. Talk to adult Girl Scouts and find out what inspires them. Reflect on how Girl Scouting has been a positive influence. Do one or more of the following or create your own:
- Spend some time with Seniors bridging to Ambassadors and share favorite parts of the Ambassador experience like Journeys, Take Action projects, trips, and leadership lessons learned.
- Teach something to younger Girl Scouts. Show off all those leadership skills! Help girls earn badges or complete a Journey activity. Hold a fitness clinic or dance class. Teach them rock climbing, graphic design, cooking, karate, or another special skill learned from their time as Girl Scouts.
- Volunteer to help your council, a community group, or a global organization. Show others what being a Girl Scout means.
Plan a Ceremony
Celebrate earning the Bridge to Adult Award with a favorite ceremony or create a new one. Then proudly add the bridging patch—the last one!—to sashes or vests. After bridging, young women may register as an adult member of GSUSA. A special lifetime membership, at a reduced cost, is offered to registered Ambassador Girl Scouts at the time of their high school graduation, provided they apply for the lifetime membership before their current annual membership expires.
