Bridging is such a unique milestone in a Girl Scout’s life, and every time, we want to make it a memorable experience. Try out these ideas for adding something new and different to your ceremony.

1. Destination Bridging

You don’t need to travel far to add a destination twist to your ceremony. Instead of bridging at your usual meeting place, go to a park with a bridge, or a pedestrian bridge nearby. If you have a spring or summer trip coming up, maybe postpone your bridging ceremony until you can host it somewhere new.

2. Think Big

If you girls have a few ceremonies under their belts, they might like to plan a ceremony for others. If your service unit has an area-wide bridging ceremony, get your girls in on the planning. If not, maybe your girls could get one started. They’ll practice event planning skills and make a memorable night for all!

3. Add A Challenge

We talked to a troop leader who made a very special moment for her Cadettes bridging to Seniors. Using a low balance beam at a local park, and a blindfold, her girls “bridged” with their sisters spotting them to the other side. You know your girls best, so if a challenge like this suits them, give it a try.

4. Plan Ahead…Way Ahead

Ok, ok, you can’t complete this one right away, but you can plan for the future. Challenge girls to write letters to themselves at the beginning of the year about what they think their future will be like. Read the letters at the next bridging ceremony, or hold them a little longer for a memorable moment.

5. Get Campy With It

Warm weather is (mostly) here. Get a campfire going, light some candles, and get the songbooks out to host a magical bridging ceremony.