Awards that Show What You've Learned

One of the best things about Girl Scouting is that it's a place to learn all sorts of new things, to gain skills and ideas and try navigating some new waters. You never know what you'll find out about yourself and the direction you want to head.

The Girl Scout Silver Award

This is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. To earn the award, you'll pick a project that you care about and that will make a lasting difference in the world. As you complete the project, you'll meet new people who can offer you information and advice. This is called networking-it's a great skill to have as a leader. It can also help as you start thinking about life after high school. Staying in touch with people you meet as you earn your Girl Scout Silver Award may help you decide on a career you want to pursue or a college you want to attend. You'll develop lots of self-confidence as you earn your Silver Award -and your accomplishment will let others know how much you're capable of doing. The best thing, of course, is that your project will help others in your community, which is the essence of what Girl Scouting and leadership are all about. Turn to the end of your handbook to find everything you need to know to get started!

Cadette Leadership Journey Awards

There are three Journeys for Cadettes, and they can be done in any order: aMAZE!: The Twists and Turns of Getting Along; Breathe; and MEdia. You can earn three awards as you go on each Journey.

It's Your World- Change It!

aMAZE!: The Twists and Turns of Getting Along

Life is a maze of relationships! This Journey will take you through all its twists and turns to create true friendships, plenty of confidence, and maybe even peace. Team up to complete a Take Action project that thrives on your leadership skills.

Interact award

Diplomat award

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Peacemaker award
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Breathe
Air is everywhere in Breathe. And as you explore the air, you'll investigate the environment inside and out as you gain an aerial view of everything "air" from wind to noise to deforestation. Along the way, try scientific experiments and meet engineers, writers, and artists-all of them working for Earth's air. Breathe will inspire you to create "breathing room" to be a leader and make a difference in the world.

Alert award

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Doing a Take Action project? Tie it into something going on at school- and see if other girls want to get involved in Girl Scouting, too.

Aware award

Affirm award

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It's Your Story-Tel/It!

MEdia
Putthe"me" in MEdia! This Journey encourages you to explore the great, big multimedia world and remake media to better reflect the reality you know. Along the way, become aware of the value of media, its limitations and effect, and the power you have to lead and inspire others.

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Influence award

Cultivate award

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Cadette Journey Summit award

If you complete all three Cadette Journeys, you'll earn the Cadette Journey Summit award. This is a very special achievement. It shows that you have really put your imagination behind becoming the leader you want to be. It means you've Discovered, Connected, and Taken a lot of Action. That's "key" to Girl Scouting-and your life!

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Bridge to Girl Scout Cadette award: This award shows that you bridged from Girl Scout Junior to Girl Scout Cadette.

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Troop crest: In the early days of Girl Scouting, troop crests were used to identify a troop. As more girls became Girl Scouts and more troops were formed, people started using numbers instead of crests to identify each troop . However, girls continued to choose crests for their troops. Which crest best shows the world what you want your group to stand for?

What Troop Crests Mean

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Shooting Star: Shooting stars are rare, unexpected, and beautif ul! Choosing this symbol shows that you are like a shooting star-a team that lights up the worl d .
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Arrow: Arrows st and for action and m oving fo rward, so this symbol shows you hope to do a lot to change t he world .

Eagle: The eagle's excellent sight helps it see important details. Wi t h t his crest , show t hat you want to bring focus and hard work to what ever you do.
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Sun: The sun represents warmth and life, and it helps plants and t rees grow strong. Choose this crest t o show t hat you want to spread good cheer, t oo, and help you rselves and others grow.

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Bee: Bees symbolize hard work and industry. This symbol could show that you want t o work hard and inspire others.

Lei: The Hawaiian lei is a symbol of fri endship, love, and peace. Choose it to share your wish to spread peace and goodwill in the world.

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Trumpet: When a trumpet sounds, it announces that you're ready t o march into action. You might choose thi s symbol t o remind yourselves of your courage to take action to make the world bet t er.

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Bluebird: Bluebirds stand for happiness and good fortune. Choosing a bluebird crest says you want to spread good cheer wherever you go.
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Lightning: A bolt of lightning st ands for inspiration and creat ive power. This symbol might be chosen by a group who seeks inspirat ion in t heir own lives and hopes to inspire others.

Unicorn: Unicorns are m ythical creatures that are beautifu l and cou rageous. With this symbo l, show you have the courage t o spread beaut y wit h words and actions.

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Carnation: The ca rn atio n was one of the first two troop crests. It stands for hea lth and energy- sounds like the right symbol for fri ends who have t ons of energy to make the world a better place!
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Nautilus Shell: The nautilus grows into larger cham bers throughout its life. And there's a secret inside the shell-it's lined with m other- of-pearl. This sym bol coul d show that you want t o keep growing and changingon the inside and t he outside.

Waterfall: A waterfa ll is al ways in motio n-but it always looks the sa m e! Choosing the waterfall shows you want t o stay true to what you believe even tho ugh the worl d is always changing.
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Crane: The crane stands for strength and gracefuln ess in China and for loyalty in Japan. Choosing a crane shows you wa nt to live with strengt h and grace, always remaining tru e t o your values.

Pansy: Pansies st and f or lovi ng t houghts and special f ri endsh ips. This sym bol cou ld show the bonds you have wit h all your Girl Scout sist ers.

White Rose: The whit e rose stands f or new beginnings-maybe that 's why it was one of the first t wo troop crest s. It's a wonderfu l symbol f or girls who are sta rting out on an adventure.

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