Activity Patch
- The patches girls earn by attending events, i.e International Day celebration, Camporee, etc. These patches may go on the back of the sash or vest. They can also be put on a jacket or tote bag.Age Level - There are five age levels in Girl Scouting: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior.
Bridge of Silence - A designated point, after which no one may speak aloud.
Bridging - A ceremony for girls leaving one level of Girl Scouting and moving into the next. For example, Brownies 'fly up' into Juniors.
Brownie Ring - Form of Government commonly used in a Brownie Troop.
Buddy System - A safety system where two girls stay together and watch out for each other.
Court of Awards - A ceremony in which girls and/or adult volunteers receive recognitions. Recognitions can include earned proficiency awards (Try-its, etc), activity patches from events (such as Camporee or Int'l Day), etc.
Dunk Bag - A mesh bag into which a scout puts her washed camp dishes and silverware. Holding the pull cord she dunks the bag into boiling water for the prescribed sterilization time, then hangs it on a line to dry.
F.O.B. - A quiet time during which scouts have their feet off the floor, 'Feet On Bed', with everyone laying down resting.
Flag Ceremony - Any ceremony including or honoring the flag.
Fly-up - The ceremony in which a Brownie becomes a Junior Scout.
Founder's Day - October 31, the birthday of Juliette Low.
Friendship Circle - A symbolic gesture in which Girl Scouts form a circle by clasping each other's hands. It is often used at a closing ceremony.
Girl Guides - The original name for Girl Scouts, still used in many countries.
Girl Scout Birthday - March 12th, the date of the first Girl Scout meeting in the USA in 1912.
Girl Scout Handshake - Execute the Girl Scout Sign with the right hand and shake hands with the left.
Girl Scout Sign - Three middle fingers of right hand raised shoulder high with thumb over little finger, given when saying the Promise or when doing a Girl Scout Handshake.
GORP - 'Good Old Raisins and Peanuts', a trail mix snack.
Investiture - A special ceremony to welcome a girl Scout where she receives her pin and officially makes her Promise for the first time.
It/Other Bag - Two bags - one labeled IT the other bag labeled OTHER; girls' names are placed in the IT bag. As someone is needed to be IT, place her name in the OTHER bag. After all names have been used and placed in the OTHER bag, return them to the IT bag and begin the process again.
Juliette Daisy Low - Founder of Girl Scouting in the U.S.A.
Juliette Low World Friendship Fund – A voluntary fund that benefits guiding throughout the world.
Kaper Chart - A chart showing all jobs available and who is responsible for each job generally on a rotating basis.
LaLa - A latrine, usually outdoors and non-flushable.
Leader Appreciation Day – April 22, a special day to honor Girl Scout leaders.
Mess Kit - Non-breakable plate, cup, bowl and silverware (knife, fork and spoon) to be used as a place setting when eating meals.
Motto - Be Prepared.
Nosebag Lunch - A bag lunch.
Quiet Sign - Right hand raised above head - it means stop talking.
Rededication - A ceremony when Girl Scouts reaffirm their belief in the Promise and Law.
Scout's Own - A quiet inspirational ceremony that has a theme and is planned by Girl Scouts and their leaders.
Sealed Orders - A set of directions or instructions given in a sealed envelope.
Sit Upon - A 'cushion' made by Girl Scouts to use when the ground is damp or to keep their clothes clean.
Slogan - 'Do a good turn daily.'
SWAPS - Small Whatchamacallit Affectionately Pinned on Somewhere. These are used as a small souvenir from the different troops that have attended an event. During the event there is usually a time when the girls scatter and find other girls to trade swaps with.
Thinking Day – February 22nd, a time to think of our sister Scouts and Guide around the world.
Trefoil - The international symbol of Girl Scouting. The three leaves of the trefoil represent the three parts of the promise.
Try-It - Triangular embroidered recognition for Brownie Girl Scouts.
WAGGGS – World Association for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
Walking Salad - A stuffed apple (with peanut butter and raisins), something to eat while performing other tasks.
Wide Game - An activity with a purpose which takes place by going through a series of stations (either manned or unmanned) and completing the instructions at each station.
World Centers - Four program activity centers owned by WAGGGS. The centers are located in Mexico, England, India, and Switzerland.