This 2022 Girl Scout bridging guide planner will help leaders of all levels bridge their troops from one level to the next.
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During the past two years, the pandemic has changed the way we have been scouting with our troops. While we were able to meet, it came with all kinds of different rules, and those also varied by Council. Some could meet only outdoors and socially distant, while others could meet indoors without a mask. There were times when we all went virtual, and it was a stressful time to keep our girls engaged.
Now that the worst appears to be over (fingers crossed), leaders will once again be able to have a regular Girl Scout bridging ceremony and celebration.
This Girl Scout bridging guide 2022 to help you plan your ceremony.
The Girl Scout Bridging Guide Planner 2022
When Do Girl Scout Bridge to the Next Level?
Many leaders wonder when their troop needs to bridge. There is not right or wrong answer; the right time is what works best for your troop.
For example, if you take the summers off from meeting, then bridging as your last meeting of the year makes sense. You start the new scouting year as your next level.
That being said, even if you do not meet in the summer, having your first meeting of the scouting year as your bridging ceremony also makes a lot of sense.
Leaders who meet during the summer months may do level specific badges during this time, so bridging in the fall works for them.
No matter what time of you decide to bridge, give the families enough notice so they can attend. It is best if you can do it during your regular meeting time, as this 60-90 minute time slot is already carved into the family’s schedule.
The Girl Scout Bridging Guide Planner 2022
How to Decorate for Your Ceremony
The older I get, the easier and time efficient I want things to be. Finding a few key items to decorate for a family gathering or celebration sets the tone-there is no need to go overboard as it gets too busy.
To start, pick a pretty plastic table covering that signifies the colorful rainbow.
Balloons are a festive touch. My suggestion is to either do a rainbow theme or do white balloons and the color of the next level.
Girl Scout Bridging Guide Planner 2022
Food to Serve
While life is still reverting back to normal, the safest thing to do is to go with pre-packaged food. You can create a SignUp Genius to make your list and have parents bring them to the ceremony. You can even link it to an Amazon Wish List of items. These two tips go with my line of thinking of making things easier and more efficient.
Here are some fun foods you can ask parents to bring.
Girl Scout Bridging Guide Planner 2022
Fun Gifts to Give Your Scouts
Older Girl Scouts like different things than younger scouts. Here are some cute items you can put inside a goody bag for younger scouts who are bridging.
What are you planning for your Girl Scout bridging ceremony?
