How to earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award
Build your Girl Scout Junior team
Explore your community
Decide on a project to work on
Make a plan of action
Put your plan in motion
Spread the word
It all starts here. Juniors team up with fellow Girl Scouts to explore their community, discover a need or issue they care about, and work together to address it. It’s a chance to create a plan and make an impact on the community they live in.
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Ready to make a difference? This quick training video will guide Junior Girl Scouts, troop leaders, and caregivers through the first steps of the Bronze Award journey. Learn what’s required, how to get started, and where to find the support and resources you need to succeed.
Complete and submit your Final Report to receive recognition!
NOTE: For Girl Scouts entering 6th grade in Fall 2025, the deadline to submit the final report is 9/30/2025.
Once approved, troop leaders will receive a congratulatory letter that can be used to purchase Bronze Award pins at the Girl Scout Shop, along with individual certificates for each Girl Scout.
When Girl Scouts earn their Bronze Award they are inspired to do more and continue uplifting their communities. Start thinking about earning your GSGNY Silver Award.