Updated October 2025
Welcome Older Scouts and Older Troops in su402!
This page provide information and resources for Juliette, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador level troops and girls. Starting with the Cadette level, the path through Girl Scouts becomes more individualized. Girls are gaining their independence and more choose to do activities both in the troop and by themselves. There are many opportunities for older girls within our council and in our Service Unit.
Camp CEO | Congressional Award | Delegates |
Girl Representatives | Highest Awards Webinars |
Opportunities | Pinnacle Award | Service Awards | Trailblazers
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Council events: Click here for upcoming events
Animal Badges & Journeys Workshops: Zovargo, an Animal Conservation Program located in San Diego is now offering virtual badge and journey workshops. Click here for additional information, cost, and registration.
HIGHEST AWARDS WEBINARS
Cadettes
Silver Award Training Video
Passionate about an issue and want to make a difference in a big way? It’s time to tackle the highest award for Cadettes. Join us to get the inside scoop on how to prepare for your Silver Award Project, find resources, and take action!
Seniors-Ambassadors
Gold Award Training Guide
Passionate about an issue and want to make a difference in a big way? It’s time to tackle the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Sign up and receive our Gold Award webinar recording that you can view anytime! This recording will give you the tools you need to put your Gold Award Project Proposal together and prepare for your interview.
TRAILBLAZERS
Trailblazers are scouts 8th grade and above who are looking to diver deeper into high-adventure outdoor activities.
Click here to learn more about Trailblazers and what you can achieve in these awesome programs.
SERVICE & MENTORING AWARDS
Did you know you can earn many different service and mentoring awards you can earn as an older girl? Here are spotlights on a couple of them to help you out. If you are looking for higher awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold), click here!
Service Bars
Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors who are passionate about giving back can earn service bars. Click here to learn more!
Cadette Awards
Senior Awards
Ambassador Awards
OPPORTUNITIES
Local Opportunities
We are always looking for older girls to run activities within our service unit. We would love to talk to you about that. If you are interested, please contact su402Team@gmail.com. Hop on board and become a volunteer for our team!
Travel Opportunities
Even though travel might not be at the top of your list right now, dreaming and planning ahead should be! There are multiple fun ways that you can travel as a Girl Scout, including traveling with your troop, going on a Destination, or joining a council-sponsored trip. Click here to learn more!
GIRL REPRESENTATIVES to the Board of Directors
Calling older scouts! Lend your energy, passion and Girl Scout experience to influence our council’s governance process as a scout representative to our Board of Directors! See council website for more information on this one-year term role.
Reps work alongside our Board of Directors to share their thoughts and ideas. As a Rep, you would be responsible for attending and participating in board meetings, take part in a group project and represent the Girl Scout movement at various council events.
Keep an eye here for when applications open for next year!
Past Girl Rep for our Service Unit…
Julia O., 14, Arlington Heights, IL
CAMP CEO
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana has welcomed high-level professionals and teen girls from across our council to Camp CEO, the premier leadership camp for teen girls.
Camp CEO continues to provide girls with valuable mentorship and leadership experiences that last a lifetime. – Registration opens soon!
DELEGATES
District Delegates/Delegates-at-large
Sometimes referred as a Local Delegate and are elected representatives for our Service Unit. Girls participate in all business sessions and actions at Council’s Annual Meeting and communicate to the Service Unit and/or district about governance matters.
Each Delegate’s term of office shall begin on March 1 and shall serve for a term of two years or until a successor is selected. There are no limits to the number of terms that a District Delegate can serve. Must be 14 years of age or older prior to the annual meeting.
If you would like more information email at democraticprocess@girlscoutsgcnwi.org
National Delegates
Elected by our Council as a voting member of the National Council. Girls engage and gather feedback from Girl Scout members in our council, learn about proposals, and take action to be the voice of Girl Scouts GCNWI during the National Council Session. They then bring back information to share locally.
Term office starts March 1st, a three year position. Must be 14 years of age or older at least four (4) months prior to the annual meeting. Applications is now closed.
If you would like more information email at democraticprocess@girlscoutsgcnwi.org
Congrats to Leah B. to represent one again for the 56th National Council Session 2023!
And
Thank you for being our Delegate for the 55th National Council Session 2020!
PINNACLE AWARD
The Pinnacle Award honors Ambassador Girl Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding leadership. To qualify for the award, girls must document their experience by earning at least 7 “leadership points”.
The leadership points are achieved through a combination of Girl Scout and other extracurricular experiences. Approved by our council’s CEO, girls achieving the Pinnacle Award will receive a Pinnacle Award pin, council recognition at events and an accolade to share on their applications for college and jobs. Girls earning this award are high achievers who set goals and value their Girl Scout experience. To view the application form, click here.
2022 Pinnacle Award: Congrats! to Julia O.
2021 Pinnacle Award: Mellisa G. and Leah B.
CONGRESSIONAL AWARD
The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all 14 to 23-year-olds; young people may register when they turn 13-1/2 years old and must complete their activities before their 24th birthday. Participants earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates and Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas;
- Volunteer Public Service,
- Personal Development,
- Physical Fitness, and
- Expedition/Exploration
Earning the Award is a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy or something you’d like to try for the first time. You move at your own pace – on your own or with your friends. This is not an award for past accomplishments. Instead, you are honored for achieving your own challenging goals after registering for the program. Regardless of your situation, you can earn the Congressional Award. The Congressional Award has no minimum grade point average requirements. It accommodates young people with special needs or disabilities who are willing to take the challenge.
If you are looking for a mentor or have questions contact su402team@gmail.com and ask for Holly O. for more information.
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