Five Age Levels

8-Point Challenge

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The Five Age Levels

The Girl Scout program is adapted to the development needs of girls and young women. Girls may enter at any of the following age levels in Girl Scouting:

Twinklers (4-6 years old) have mostly exploratory and discovery activities.

Stars (6 to 9 years old) go into interest-enhancing activities

Juniors (9 to 12 years old) focus their energies on skills development

Seniors (12 to 15 years old) render service to the community, local and global

Cadets (15 to 21 years old) undergo leadership-strengthening activities, explore career choices and undertake community development

Girls with disabilities are also accepted in the Movement as members of regular troops. Adaptations in uniform and activities are made to suit their disabilities and capabilities.


Five Age Level