Program Levels
Girl Scouting offers four program levels that form a ladder of increased responsibility, skill development and leadership opportunities.

Daisy Girl Scouts (ages 5-6 or Kindergarten)
Daisy Girl Scouts learn about nature, friendship and how to have fun in a group of girls their own age. They may play games, sing songs and discover how Girl Scouts began.

Brownie Girl Scouts (ages 6-8 or grades 1-3)
Brownies build team skills while having fun. They may go on short trips, explore interests by earning Brownie Try-Its and participate in council projects like the Cookie Sale.


Junior Girl Scouts (ages 8-11 or grades 4-6)
Juniors learn new skills by participating in troop or group government and by making many decisions about plans and goals for the year. They work on badges as a group or may earn them individually.

Girls 11-17 (ages 11-17 or grades 6-12)
Girls 11-17 plan their own program under the guidance of adult advisors. Girls are responsible for implementing their ideas and achieving their goals. In addition to planning activities, trips and setting their personal goals, they have the opportunity to work with younger Girl Scouts and provide service to their community.

Individual Membership (Juliettes)
While most girls are associated with a troop or group, some become "individual" members. They are informed of activities and camping opportunities through council correspondence and publications. Though the Juliettes designation is available to all age levels it's especially popular among Girl Scouts 11-17 who love the program but are very busy with other activities. Besides time constraints, other reasons a girl might prefer individual participation is that she lives in a rural or isolated area or she may have difficulty coordinating with other girls' or adults schedules.