If you want to give your troop something at the end of this year, here are some meaningful bridging gifts for older Girl Scouts.
Updated March 2023
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Teens who remain in Girl Scouts while in high school are a small and dedicated group. Some stay in for the sisterhood and comradery-it is their “safe space” in the challenging world of growing up. Others stay for the travel experiences they earned by selling cookies. Camping and learning new skills is a third reason girls remain.
Whether it is one or all of the above mentioned reasons, when it is time for girls to bridge to Seniors, Ambassadors, or to Adult Scouts, a meaningful gift from their leaders should be one that they can use and/or wear. Your co-leader and you should discuss a budget for these items, as the cost is coming from your pocket and not from troop funds. Once the magic number has been agreed upon, then the time to shop begins.
A Pearl Necklace Is a Wonderful Gift for Older Girl Scouts
The story of how Juliette Gordon Low sold her beautiful pearl necklace to get more money for Girl Scouts is what legends are made of. She took something that was of great material value and transformed it into something more meaningful that, over the years, has touched the lives of over a million girls. While a Barbara Bush style strand of pearls is not something most teenage girls would wear, there are some beautiful styles that they would proudly wear to school or on special occasions.
This triple pearl bar necklace comes on a stainless steel 16 inch chain with two inch extension.
Inspirational Quote Necklace is a Lovely Bridging Gifts for Older Girl Scouts
This necklace has different colored stones available.
Bridging Gifts for Older Girl Scouts-Inspirational Bracelets
If you do not think that your girls will be into pearls, then here are a few other gift ideas for your older Girl Scouts..
Inspirational bracelets are very popular. These are available as single bracelets or can be purchased in a three pack. There are several other quotes besides the one pictured above. You can give girls the same quote or different ones, depending on the personality of each teen.
This bracelet is available in seven different colors with five different kinds of cords/straps. Each girl can get the same quote with her own variation.
This cuff bracelet is PERSONALIZABLE! You can give one to each girl with her name, your troop number, or any inside joke or quote that is unique to her and your troop. There are nine different cuff styles available.
This charm bracelet features four charms and an inspirational message to your girls.
Are you giving a bridging gift to your older Girl Scouts? What will you be giving?
