Other Ideas for Cadette Bridging

After Juniors have crossed the bridge:
We present to you a Silver Key, which will symbolize that you are seeking to unlock the door to Cadette Scouts as you begin your work on the Silver Leadership and Silver Awards. Wear it as a symbol that you are in pursuit of the gold at the end of the Rainbow of the Girl Scout Worlds.

After the Juniors have crossed the bridge:
(This ceremony can also be adapted for Cadettes bridging to Seniors)
You are about to enter another phase of Girl Scouting. You will find yourself leaving behind your childish enthusiasm and entering a world of new experiences where you will gain an understanding of your own self worth and individuality. As you accept more responsibility you will experience a growth in your knowledge, abilities and judgements. In these tools place your new enthusiasm for the future - use them wisely.

_____________________________, are you willing to accept the challenges and responsibilities of a Cadette (Senior) in Girl Scouts?

Cadette (Senior) response: I am

Leader: As you say the challenges, light the candles before you as a symbol of this acceptance. (You could use different colored candles to correspond to the different worlds: Red for #1, blue for #2, orange for #3, purple for #4, yellow for #5, white for #6, green for #7, and silver or gold for #8)

The Challenge of Cadette Scouting:

  1. I challenge myself to a greater understanding of the World of Well Being
  2. I challenge myself to better serve the World of People
  3. I challenge myself to accept the changing World of Today and Tommorow
  4. I challenge myself to have a better insight and appreciation of the World of the Arts
  5. I challenge myself to understand and preserve the World of the Out-of-Doors
  6. I challenge myself to learn leadership and give service
  7. I challenge myself to accept and live the challenge of being a Girl Scout (or challenge of living the Promise and Law)
  8. I challenge myself to achieve the highest award as a Cadette (Senior), the Silver (the Gold) Award.