Welcome to Pennsauken/Merchantville Service Unit. 

If you would like information about joining one of our troops please contact Heather at 609-680-8323 or hcornforth@comcast.net

We are in desperate need of Adult Volunteers!

 

 

Girl Scout Daisies Grades K-1                                                  

Daisies learn how to work together and develop values as they play together and learn about Girl Scouts. Daisies can earn petals for learning about the Girl Scout Law, and they have special Daisy leadership journeys, including Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden and Between Earth and Sky.

Daisies are able to complete service projects with older troops. They may participate in Council cookie and fall product sales and attend Girl Scout camp. This group gets its name from Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low, whose nickname was "Daisy."

Girl Scout Brownies Grades 2-3

Brownies learn about themselves, their families, friends, and the world around them. They can earn Try-Its to wear on their sash/vest for learning new things, and they have special Brownie leadership journeys including Brownie Quest and WOW! Brownies can go to fun and interesting places and take part in both Council product sales.

Girl Scout Juniors Grades 4-5

Juniors begin to assume responsibility and practice their leadership skills as they try new activities. These girls also go to fun and interesting places, explore computers and technology, and explore the world through outdoor adventures and sports. Juniors earn badges as they master new skills, and they have special Junior leadership journeys including Agent of Change and Get Moving! Juniors are eligible to complete the Girl Scout Bronze Award for community service.

Girl Scout Cadettes Grades 6-8

Cadettes can participate in national events, serve on some girl planning boards and are eligible to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award for community service. Cadettes explore outdoor adventures and sports such as sailing, drill team, horseback riding and canoeing. Cadettes work on Interest Project Awards that match their interests and talents, and they have special Cadette leadership journeys including aMAZE and Breathe! They take on more responsibility for their activities and learn to set goals. Girls who are in the seventh grade or higher may also attend leadership-development trainings such as Leader-in-Training (L.I.T.), Program Aide and Counselors-in-Training (C.I.T.) to help them develop their leadership skills.

Girl Scout Seniors Grades 9-10

Seniors are responsible for planning their own activities with support from their adult advisors. They are learning to be leaders by serving as role models for younger girls. Seniors work on Interest Project Awards that match their interests and talents, and they have special Senior leadership journeys including GIRLtopia and Sow What. Seniors are eligible to begin work on the Girls Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. These girls travel to national and international events and serve in leadership capacities on girl planning boards. In addition, girls who are at least 14 years old may be elected to serve as Council or National Delegates.

Girl Scout Ambassadors Grades 11-12

Ambassadors are responsible for planning their own activities with minimal adult supervision. They serve as leaders by being role models for younger girls. Ambassadors work on Interest Project Awards that match their interests and talents, and they have special Ambassador leadership journeys including Your Voice, Your World and Justice. Ambassadors are eligible to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting and qualify for Girl Scout college scholarships. These girls travel to national and international events, serve in leadership capacities on girl planning boards, become national delegates, and apply to be a GSCSNJ Board Ambassador.