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This is for a ceremony only. It does not meet the Rainbow Bridging badge requirements. Troops should earn their Rainbow Bridging badge at a troop meeting prior to this ceremony, where they are awarded their Rainbow Bridge badge.

Items Needed

• Bridge, stepping stones, or arch
• 10 white candles
• 3 green candles
• Candle holders
• Candle lighter
• 13 silk daisies
• Ribbons in colors: purple, blue, orange, red, gold, white, yellow, green, brown, and silver

Before the Ceremony

• Attach a daisy to each candle.
• Tie a colored ribbon around each white candle to represent the points of the Girl Scout Law.
• Arrange the candles on a table in front of the bridge.
• Work with the bridging Girl Scouts to rehearse the ceremony and distribute script lines.

Ceremony Instructions

1. Opening Ceremony:
   • Recite the Girl Scout Promise and Law as a group.
   • Leader: “The trail of Girl Scouting winds wide and long,
     From Brownie elves and sit-upons.
     To campouts with Junior Girl Scouts, and badges to earn;
     So much to do, so much to learn!
     Then over the bridge and on to Cadettes,
     With memories you’ll never forget.
     And when you were Seniors, you reached for the stars,
     And learned more about who you really are.
     Now take this last step, Girl Scouts tried and true,
     Ambassador Girl Scouts are waiting for you.“
2. The Leader presents awards and hands a white candle to each bridging Girl Scout.
3. Bridging Girl Scouts cross the bridge one by one and form a horseshoe around the table.
   • Leader: “The daisy symbolizes your dedication to the Girl Scout Movement, founded by Juliette Gordon Low. Her nickname was Daisy, and you follow in her footsteps as you become a caring and influential part of today and tomorrow’s world.“
4. Each Girl Scout lights a candle corresponding to its symbolism, beginning with the green candles for the Promise:
   • All Together: “On my honor, I will try.”
   • Green Candle #1: “To serve God and my country.”
   • Green Candle #2: “To help people at all times.”
   • Green Candle #3: “And to live by the Girl Scout Law.”
5. For each white candle, a Girl Scout lights it and recites its corresponding meaning:
   • Purple Candle: “Honest and fair. The purple ribbon represents honesty and fairness. A Girl Scout keeps her promise and treats others fairly.”
   • Blue Candle: “Friendly and helpful. The blue ribbon represents friendship and thoughtfulness.”
   • Orange Candle: “Considerate and caring. The orange ribbon represents kindness and warmth.”
   • Red Candle: “Courageous and strong. The red ribbon represents independence and bravery.”
   • Gold Candle: “Responsible for what I say and do. The gold ribbon represents ownership and pride.”
   • White Candle: “Respect myself and others. The white ribbon represents integrity.”
   • Yellow Candle: “Respect authority. The yellow ribbon represents cooperation with leaders.”
   • Green Candle: “Use resources wisely. The green ribbon represents careful use of resources.”
   • Brown Candle: “Make the world a better place. The brown ribbon represents striving to improve the world.”
   • Silver Candle: “Be a sister to every Girl Scout. The silver ribbon represents loyalty and kindness toward all Girl Scouts.”
6. Closing Ceremony:
   • Form a Friendship Circle and recite the Girl Scout Promise together as newly bridged Cadettes.
   • Leader: “Congratulations on becoming a Girl Scout Cadette. As you hold your candle and daisy, let them remind you to do your best, try your best, and be your best. These symbols connect you to your troop and your Girl Scout family. Wear them as treasures representing the exciting adventures ahead. We are so proud of you!”

Resources:

• Girl Scout Bridging Guide. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2019, http://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/misc/19_MV_BridgingGuide_flyer_v2.pdf. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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