Many leaders like to give the girls in their troop something when they bridge to the next level. Here are some pretty bridging gifts for older Girl Scouts that they would enjoy receiving.
Update March 2023
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While younger Girl Scout are happy to receive those adorable Pinterest items that leaders create for bridging gifts, older girls can be tougher to please. However, girls who are bridging from Cadettes to Seniors or Seniors to Ambassadors will appreciate a gift that is more mature and can be worn for special occasions or every day.
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Pearl Necklace
It is a true Girl Scout legend that Juliette Gordon Low sold her very expensive string of pearls in order to keep the Girl Scouts going and open a national office in the heart of Washington, DC. (If you want to find out the whole story and what happened to that famous strand of pearls, you can read about it in this March 1970 article from Little Brownie Bakers.
This funky choker necklace may not be one that Juliette would have worn, but today’s teen would. It is a great accent piece for a scout’s summer wardrobe.
Compass Necklace is a Pretty Gift for Older Girl Scouts
If you are a very active outdoor troop, this compass necklace is a beautiful keepsake for your older girls who are bridging.
Personalized Charm Bracelet
Select the initial for each scout. I personally bought these for my daughters.
Butterfly Charm Bracelet
Each scout can have a bracelet with her own initial.
Another Pearl Necklace
This pearl necklace can be worn with jeans or with a dress. It is very versatile.
