Age level: There are five age levels in Girl Scouting: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior

Baden-Powell: Lord Robert Baden-Powell was the founder of the Boy Scout movement. His sister, Agnes Baden-Powell, was the founder of the Girl Guide movement. His wife, Olave, Lady Baden-Powell became involved in Girl Guides after their marriage and later became the World Chief Guide.

Badge/Proficiency Badge: Proficiency award for Junior Girl Scouts.

Bridging: The process for girls leaving one level of Girl Scouting and moving on to the next. Daisies bridge to Brownies, Brownies bridge to Juniors, and Juniors bridge to Cadettes and so on. When Brownies bridge to Juniors they are also said to fly up.

Bridging Patch: The patch awarded to a Girl Scout who has completed certain requirements before moving to the next level. A girl can bridge without completing these requirements, but then she will not receive the patch.

Bronze Award: The highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn. It was instituted in 2001.

Buddy System: A safety system where two girls stay together and watch out for each other.

Council: The governing body for the Girl Scouts in a geographical area. There are over 300 councils in the country

Daisy Petals and Promise Center: Awards that Daisies earn by showing that they understand the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Instituted in 2000.

First Aider: Either a leader or other adult trained in a council-approved first aid course. Each troop needs to have a first aider to accompany them on outings beyond the meeting place

Flag Ceremony: Any ceremony including or honoring the flag.

Fly-up: see Bridging.

Founder's Day: October 31, the birthday of Juliette Low. (See "Juliette Low" below for more information and/or click here for ideas on celebrating our special Girl Scout days.)

Friendship Circle: A symbolic gesture in which Girl Scouts form a circle by clasping each other's hands. It is often used as part of a closing ceremony.

FROG: Favorite Related Older Guy (Grandpa, Dad, Uncle, Step dad, Guardian)

FROW: Favorite Related Older Woman (Grandma, Mom, Aunt, Step mom, Guardian)

Girl Guides: Lord Baden-Powell's 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 Leader's Day: April 22, a special day to honor Girl Scout leaders.

Girl Scout Motto: Be Prepared

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.

Girl Scout Slogan: Do a good turn daily.

Girl Scout Week: The week containing the Girl Scout Birthday

Gold Award: The highest award a Senior Girl Scout may earn.

GSUSA: Girl Scouts of the United States of America

IPA/Interest Project Award: Proficiency award for Cadettes and Seniors

JLWFF: Juliette Low World Friendship Fund, a voluntary fund that provides funds for Girl Scouts to travel to other countries throughout the world.

Juliette "Daisy" Low: Founder of Girl Scouting in the U.S.A.

LIT: A Leader in Training is a Senior Girl Scout who is learning to be a leader. After receiving training she helps out with a troop of Daisies, Brownies or Juniors.

PAL: Program Age Level (See "age level" above)

Participation patch: Patch given for taking part in an activity (ex. cookie sale, service unit event, etc.). They are worn on the back of the uniform vest or sash. They can also be put on a jacket, blanket or tote bag.

Proficiency Award: Award earned by a Girl Scout by demonstrating a skill or special knowledge. Requirements for these awards are set forth in the various age level publications. Proficiency awards are usually worn on the front of the uniform sash or vest. (See also: Daisy Petals and Promise Center, Try-Its, Badges, Interest Projects, Bronze Award, Silver Award, and Gold Award)

Program Aide: Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts who have been trained to assist younger Girl Scout groups with songs, games, crafts, ceremonies or skills.

Quiet Sign: We use the Girl Scout Sign - right hand, 3 fingers

Safety-Wise: The publication put out by GSUSA detailing safety practices that should be adhered to.

Service Unit: The whole P.E.A.C.H. Girl Scout Troops group.

Silver Award: The highest award that a Cadette Girl Scout may earn

SWAPS: Small Whatchamacallit Affectionately Pinned on Somewhere. Also: Share With A Pal. These are as a small, handmade crafts that usually symbolize the theme of an event. During the event there is sometimes time set aside for the girls to scatter and find other girls to trade swaps with. The possible kinds of swaps are endless! Tiny fishing poles, tiny bedrolls, even birthday cakes!

Thinking Day: February 22. The birthday of both Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, designated as a day to think about Girl Scouts and Guides worldwide.

Trefoil: The international symbol of Girl Scouting. Our pins are in the shape of a trefoil. The three leaves symbolize the three parts of the Promise.

Troop Committee: Adults who assist the troop in some way either at the meetings or by taking on jobs such as Telephone Chair, etc.

Try-its: Proficiency awards for Brownies

WAGGGS: World Association for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

Wider Op/Opportunities: Programs, conventions, etc for older girls. Cadettes and Senior Girl Scouts can apply for the chance to attend events across the USA and in other countries.

World Centers: Four program activity centers owned by WAGGGS. The centers are located in Mexico, England, India, and Switzerland.