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Girl Scout Ceremonies |
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Opening Ceremonies Start the troop meeting.
Flag Ceremonies can be part of any activity that honors the American flag. |
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Closing Ceremonies finalize the meeting with expectations for the next. This may be as simple as a song or a hand squeeze around the circle.
Friendship circle is formed by Girl Scouts standing and clasping hands (before they reach for each other's hands, girls cross their right hand over their left). The circle represents the unbroken chain of friendship among Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all over the world.
Friendship squeeze is a hand squeeze that travels around a friendship circle from one person to another after someone starts it. |
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Investiture ceremonies welcome new members, girls or adults, into the Girl Scout family for the first time. New members receive their WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) membership pin sometimes called the World Trefoil pin. Investiture ceremonies are usually held in September or October.
Rededication ceremonies reaffirm a Girl Scout member’s belief in and commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Rededication ceremonies are usually held in September or October. |
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Bridging ceremonies mark a Girl Scout’s move from one program age-level to another (Daisy to Brownie, Brownie to Junior, etc.). Bridging ceremonies are usually held in the spring or early summer. Bridging from GSUSA
Fly-Up is a bridging ceremony for Brownie Girl Scouts who are bridging to Junior Girl Scouts. Girls receive the Girl Scout pin along with their Brownie Girl Scout wings.
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“Girl Scouts” and other Girl Scout Trademarks are registered trademarks of Girl Scouts of the USA and used herein pursuant to license. |
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The Eagan Service Unit has resources and supplies for all types of ceremonies. Click on the following link to see a list of the resources that may be borrowed. Also, you can contact Leader Mentor, Kathy Dieres at kadinmn@aol.com, for help with Girl Scout traditions and ceremonies. Eagan Service Unit Library Resources click for a listing of hand books, song books, CDs, activities, and more available to borrow from our library.
Scouting Web Ceremony Resources - a great site for ceremonies, songs, and games. |
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World Thinking Day . Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities, games and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. Read about the history of World Thinking Day and a World Trefoil Thinking Day Ceremony. |
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Court of Awards ceremonies are held to recognize girls for their achievements. Girls receive patches, pins, and certificates they have earned during a period of time. These ceremonies may be held several times during the year. |
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Bridges available to borrow for your ceremony! Contact Nita Hanson, 651-688-3480 for EWSU bridge (left). Contact Jean Schmeisser, 651-688-7695 for DSU bridge (below). |
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Note: the rainbow and ribbons are optional. |