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The following apparently came from the On-Line site of Alamitos-Marina Service Unit of Long Beach, California, they found it through a resource for council staff.  It seemed too useful to let it languish there so it was posted on their web-site and we thank them very, very much:         visit them at:  http://www.alamitosmarina.org/longbech.html

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY FORMAL AWARD MATERIALS FROM ANOTHER COUNCIL WITHOUT CHECKING TO SEE THAT IT MEETS GSUSA REQUIREMENTS AND/OR GSWRC REQUIREMENTS FIRST !!!!

The following is a small part of a document on the On-Line Council Network (a resource for council staff maintained by GSUSA) concerning bridging as a part of the ongoing changes in the upper age levels of the program. See our page Cadette/Senior Links for the entire document.

Transitioning into Ages 11 and 12: 'Tweens

The end of Junior Girl Scouts and the first stage of adolescence can be marked by transitioning to the STUDIO 2B approach--which makes Girl Scouts "bigger" for girls! Options may be overwhelming at first. Girls may be staying with the same group of girls, or going into different groups as they move to different schools. They need to build a firm network for transition and support. Bridging activities at this point should still be focusing on preparation for the transition. We suggest components that include:

  • Reviewing resources available to girls 11-12, including:
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    • STUDIO 2B Collection 11-13
    • Cadette Girl Scout Handbook
    • STUDIO 2B Basics
    • STUDIO 2B Focus books
    • Interest Projects for Girl Scouts 11-17
    • Girl Scout Silver Award insert
    • studio2B.org online
    • The Girl Scout Bronze Award (must earn by grade 7 or age 12)
    • Bridge to Cadette Girl Scout patch
  • Understanding the concept of "by girls, for girls" and the 4B's
  • Meeting with girls who have already made the transition
  • Doing activities from materials at the next age level
  • Doing activities with girls who are older than they are
  • Planning a bridging ceremony that recognizes the transition into a new level
  • Reflecting on their accomplishments as Junior Girl Scouts

A great set of links with a similar intent to this one is at The Scouting Web If you can't find what you need here, try that site!