Cadette Girl Scouts – are in grades 6-9 or between 11 and 14 years of age. Girls at this age engage in Girl Scout activities in many different ways. Some belong to groups that meet regularly. Still others may participate in council-wide events (museum or sports facility overnights, science adventure weekends, community service events, or for a four-week performance practice) or at resident camp. Cadette Girl Scouts determine the areas they will explore, how they will explore them, and in what manner the group, troop or session will be run. Cadette Girl scouts can work on their council’s annual cookie sale, interest projects, service projects, the Girl Scout Silver Award (second highest award in Girl Scouting), and participate in both national and international events. They can receive their council’s training as a program aide, and then provide program aide service to other troops/groups, as well as to girls attending a day or resident camp. Recognition for these achievements can be displayed on the Cadette Girl Scout’s vest or sash.