A registered Girl Scout must be at least 14 years of age or in the 9th grade to begin work on Steps 1-4 of the Girl Scout Gold Award. She must be at least 15 years of age or in the 10th grade to start work on Step 5. A great resource is the Girl Scout Gold Award "Go For It" insert.

1. ORGANIZE: Building a Framework - get organized so that you can carry out the other six steps.

2. LEAD: Earn the Girl Scout Gold Leadership Award – put the Girl Scout Law into action.

• (3) Interest Projects

• (1) Studio 2B Focus Book

• Leadership Hours - 30 hours

3. NETWORK: Earn the Girl Scout Gold Career Award – reach out and build your network.

• 40 Hours

4. EXPLORE: Earn the Girl Scout Gold 4Bs Challenge.

• Become: My Self - 2 Goals

• Belong: Our community

• Believe: A vision for change – Vision Statement

• Build: My network

5. CREATE: Create a project plan for your Girl Scout Gold Award Project.

6. ACT: Do your Girl Scout Gold Award Project – make a difference in your community on something you strongly care about.

• 65 Hours

7. REFLECT: Reflect and Evaluate – realize how earning the Girl Scout Gold Award has changed you and impacted others.