Brownie Troop 71184
GOING PLACES, MAKING NEW FRIENDS
TRADITIONS
Throughout the long history of Girl Scouts, certain traditions remain meaningful and important, and are still practiced today.​
The Girl Scout Sign
The idea of the sign came from the days of chivalry, when armed knights greeted friendly knights by raising the right hand, palm open, as a sign of friendship. To give the sign yourself, raise the three middle fingers of the right hand palm forward and shoulder high (the three extended fingers represent the three parts of the Girl Scout Promise).
Girls give the sign when they:
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Say the Promise or Law.
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Are welcomed in Girl Scouts at an investiture ceremony that welcomes new members.
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Receive an award, patch, pin, or other recognition.
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Greet other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides.
The Girl Scout Handshake
The handshake is a more formal way of greeting other Girl Scouts, and is also an appropriate way to receive an award.
To do the handshake, shake left hands and give the Girl Scout Sign with your right hand.
The Girl Scout Friendship Circle & Friendship Squeeze
The friendship circle stands for an unbroken chain of friendship with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. Everyone stands in a circle, crosses their right arms over their left, and clasps hands with their friends on both sides. Everyone makes a silent wish as a friendship squeeze is passed from hand to hand.
Songs
Songs are an integral part of Girl Scout tradtion. Our Troop will learn many songs throughout their Girl Scout experiences.
The Brownie Smile Song is listed on our home page. Other songs we learn along the way will be posted under Meetings.
The Quiet Sign
The sign is made by raising your right hand high with an open palm. As girls in the group see the sign, they stop talking and also raise their hands. Once everyone is silent, the meeting can begin.
SWAPS
Girl Scouts often make small tokens of friendship to exchange with the Girl Scouts they meet when they travel. These little gifts are called SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallits
Affectionately Pinned Somewhere or Shared
With A Pal).