During the project, the girls work with their leaders, advisors and community. Bronze and Silver may be earned by working within the Girl Scout organization and sample projects may include putting on an event for younger girls, helping them bridge to their next level, or teaching them leadership.

Bronze and Silver may also be earned outside of the Girl Scout organization, and the Gold Award must be earned outside of the Girl Scout organization. Sample project may include building a community library or play ground, teaching children to read, working with adults to learn English as a second language. The project possibilities at all levels are virtually endless and depend on what is important to the individual girl and her community.

Each award represents a significant achievement for the girls. Girls who wear the Gold, Silver and/or Bronze Award stars on their uniforms can be proud knowing they've made a difference.

Religious Awards
Girl Scouts welcomes girls from every religion and encourages them to grow spiritually and celebrate their beliefs if they so desire. Religious award programs have been developed nationally by the various religious groups so that a girl might learn more about her faith and become a stronger member of her own religious group. Girl Scouts recognizes these programs and allows recognition to be worn on the official uniform, but each religious organization develops and administers its own program. Religious awards are optional programs for girls to complete with the help of their families and religious leaders. Materials are available through our council shop. Additional information can be found on the P.R.A.Y Publishing website or by contacting Mayra Cordero at (562) 421-8456 ext 207.

Life Saving Awards
Both awards are rare. Girls who earn them have shown special character and maturity by acting in situations that would paralyze many adults. They have reason to be proud. These awards are usually given in a special ceremony or at a special time to honor them.