Is your Cadette troop wanting to earn a High Award? Here is a free Girl Scout Silver Award Workbook from the GSUSA to get them started.
Why Earning the Girl Scout Silver Award Is Important
The Girl Scout Silver Award isn’t just a shiny pin—it’s a symbol of growth, leadership, and the incredible potential within every Cadette Girl Scout. As the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette (grades 6–8) can earn, the Silver Award represents more than just a project; it’s a powerful experience that can shape a girl’s future in ways she might not even realize at first.
The Girl Scout Silver Award Builds Confidence Through Leadership
To earn the Silver Award, Girl Scouts identify an issue they care about and create a long-term solution that makes a lasting difference. That’s not something that happens overnight—and it certainly doesn’t happen without stepping into a leadership role. Whether they’re coordinating volunteers, working with local organizations, or advocating for a cause, Cadettes gain experience in public speaking, decision-making, and problem-solving. They learn that their voice matters—and that they can make real change.
The Girl Scout Silver Award Cultivates Passion and Purpose
Earning the Silver Award requires girls to choose a project that aligns with something they care deeply about. Whether it’s environmental conservation, animal welfare, mental health, or access to education, Girl Scouts get to explore what they’re passionate about. That kind of self-discovery at an early age helps girls connect their interests with meaningful action, setting the stage for future studies, careers, or advocacy work.
It Teaches Real-World Skills
Planning and completing a Silver Award project teaches time management, teamwork, budgeting, and communication. These aren’t just “project skills”—they’re life skills. Girls walk away with a clearer understanding of how to break down big goals into actionable steps, how to speak with confidence in professional settings, and how to adapt when things don’t go exactly as planned.
Earning the Silver Award Prepares Girls for the Gold Award
For Cadettes who plan to continue their Girl Scout journey into high school, the earning the Girl Scout Silver Award provides a strong foundation for the Gold Award—the highest honor in Girl Scouts.
Here is a free Girl Scout Silver Award workbook from the GSUSA that your troop can use.