Bridging Ceremony

The bridging ceremony marks a milestone in the lives of a Girl Scout. It is symbolic of the change of rank from one level to another. Each girl crosses over the Bridge, traveling from one stage of Girl Scouting to another. Each girl who bridges will receive their bridging patch… Brownie Girl Scouts also receive gold wings when they bridge. These wings represent the growth girls have made during the previous years spent as Brownies. Just like young birds, they receive their wings and can now fly.

From Daisy Girl Scouts dressed in blue

When everything is fresh and new.

We learn our Promise and our Law

And we grow strong as we grow tall.

As Brownie Girl Scouts eager to learn,

We try new things and Try-its earn.

We make the world a better place

With a big Brownie smile on our face.

Into Junior Girl Scouts we venture on,

Exploring our backyard and beyond.

In a circle of friendship, hand in hand

Helping people all that we can.

Little girls into women grow,

Sharing with others all that they know.

Adult Girl Scouts are there to lead

and lend a hand where there's a need.

From level to level, step by step

Being a Girl Scout has been life's prep.

We meet the challenge each level brings

Then we're on to bigger things.

Original poem revised, Author unknown.

Thank you leaders and those who "pitched in" to purchase this wonderful celebration cake for the girls! Not only does it look great, it tasted great, too! (Cake from Janet's Cakery)