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Girl Scouts earning their Silver Award

Become a Silver Award Girl Scout

Change the world and earn one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting.

Hey, Cadettes, this one’s for you.

When you team up with a small group of Girl Scout friends to find an issue you care about and then make a difference in your community, you can earn the Girl Scout Silver Award—one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting.

You’ve got this, Girl Scout.

Please watch this video of a recorded Silver & Bronze Award information session. If you have additional questions, please email us at cutomercare@gsksmo.org.

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1. Begin your Pathway

Welcome! Learn about the Silver Award basics by downloading the Silver Award Guidelines. Review the content with your Girl Scouts.

Steps for Silver Award Project at a GSKSMO Camp Property
  1. Thinking about a project on a GSKSMO Camp property? Contact campdept@gsksmo.org to discuss ideas and options.
  2. Once you have discussed your ideas with Camp Dept. Submit your project to Highest Award - Camp Property Project Request Form
  3. Upon approval of your camp project, proceed to drop down step 2, Intent to Earn!
2. Intent to Earn

Once you have completed step one, fill out the Intent to Earn form! Please visit our training calendar and register for an upcoming Bronze and Silver Drop-In and Info Session.

3. Schedule your Check-ins

If you have completed your Intent to Earn form, and you have not heard from your program level advisor within a week of your submission, please email troopexperience@gsksmo.org

4. Forms + Finishing Up



You can pursue your Girl Scout Silver Award if: 
 
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You're in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade (or equivalent)

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You're a registered Girl Scout Cadette 
 

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You have completed a Cadette Journey
 


Girl Scout Silver Award Steps
 
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Identify an issue you care about
 

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Build your Girl Scout Silver Award team or decide to go solo
 

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Explore your community
 

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Pick your Silver Award project
 

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Develop your project
 

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Make a plan and put it into motion
 

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Reflect, share your story, and celebrate