About the Girl Scout Silver Award
The Silver Award is one of the highest awards a Girl Scout can earn, available to girls in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade. Girls earn this honor by completing a Cadette Journey, identifying an issue they care about and then making a difference in their community. These outstanding Girl Scouts had to complete a minimum 50 hours of work, which can be completed by an individual Girl Scout or a small team of girls.
Girl Scout Mission
Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate, and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
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ADAMS COUNTY
Troop 80750
Sarah R.
Hat Organization Project
Sarah knew it was hard to find needed items in the costume room of a community theater. She organized all of the hats, putting them away in boxes and labeling them, making it easier for use in future productions.
CENTRE COUNTY
Troop 40035
Ella P., Addison F.
Anti-Bullying Art Contest
Having witnessed bullying firsthand, Ella and Addison addressed the issue with an art contest. They encouraged fellow students to submit art telling stories of bullying, judged the submissions, and displayed the art in their schools.
Troop 40035
Kendall G., Chloe S.
Helping to Make State Parks More Feminine Friendly
Kendall and Chloe believe all women should have access to feminine hygiene products, no matter where they are. They created and stocked feminine hygiene boxes for a local state park, providing essential products for women.
Troop 40035
Delaney K., Lilyana T.
Kind Hearts, Warm Hearts—Helping Our Community in the Cold Delaney and Lilyana organized a winter clothing drive for a local welfare agency. After researching community needs, they collected and donated essential cold-weather gear to support displaced individuals.
Troop 41123
Jeanette V.
Tank Restoration
Working with her local American Legion, Jeanette power washed a tank and the platform it stands on. She also hosted a spaghetti dinner to fundraise for a plaque she created with information about the tank.
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COLUMBIA COUNTY
Troop 30606
Persephone B.
Helping Homeless Veterans
Hailing from a family of veterans, Persephone wanted to help homeless vets get back on their feet. She collected and sorted items from hygiene products to clothing to support the men and women in her community.
Troop 32921
Sophia H.
Music in a Box
Sophia created Music in a Box for students in a pre-kindergarten classroom, including drums, a maraca, music notes pages, coloring pages, and music books for students to practice at home. She also made instruments for whole-class practice.
Troop 32921
Faith H., Rayna H., Emmalee M.
Activity Mats
The girls created activity mats for residents of a dementia unit at a local community, hand-sewing the mats and adding sensory items to provide enrichment when using the mats.
Troop 10265
Genevieve K., Molly K., Matilda E., Sophia G.
Cadette Troop 10265 Pollinator Garden
The girls partnered with a local group to create a pollinator garden, planting and maintaining native perennials to support pollinators in a suburban area lacking habitats.
Troop 10360
Lillian D., Nadine L., Ellen K.
Activate the Plants
To support mental health of residents, the girls planted a garden around a gazebo at a local retirement community. They used red, white, and blue flowers and installed a sign to honor veterans.
Troop 10559
Isabella G., Hope B., Claire L., Elizabeth K.
Clothing Drive
The girls wanted to help people in their community, so they gathered donations of clothes and then worked with local groups to distribute the items to anyone who needed them.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CLASS OF 2024
Troop 10645
Katie D., Reagan M.
Rescue Horse Farm—Path, Sign and Treats
Katie and Reagan supported a horse rescue farm by clearing a half-mile exercise path, creating a “Girl Scout Way” trail sign, making horse treats, and documenting their efforts to help rehabilitate retired racehorses.
Troop 11466
Katelyn A., Riley A., Miriam M.
Habitats for Wildlife
The girls partnered with a local museum to install bluebird, owl, and bat houses, creating habitats for wildlife. They also designed educational events and promotional materials to raise awareness and support conservation efforts.
Troop 80929
Hannah D.
Pollinator Plot
Wanting to support bee populations, Hannah created a pollinator garden full of perennial flowers outside her local library. She encouraged the community to learn more by distributing flyers and promoting the project on social media.
Troop 80929
Arianna W., Alexis A.
Toys for the Library
Arianna and Alexis noticed that toys at their local library were in need of repair or replacement. They held a yard sale to raise money to purchase new toys and ran collection drives to restock the supply.
Troop 80929
Ella L., McKayla B.
Share Shed
To provide outdoor entertainment for visitors of a local park, Ella and McKayla created a standing shed structure to house sports equipment. People can check out the equipment, enjoy playing in the park, and then return the items for others to use.
Juliette
MacKenzie M.
Volunteer Program Destiny Dairy Bar/Stover Farms
To help a neighboring farm, MacKenzie created a volunteer handbook, online registration form, training videos, and an orientation process to ensure smooth operations and consistent volunteer onboarding for farm activities and animal care.
CLASS OF 2024
DAUPHIN COUNTY
Troop 10728
Kailyn C.
Sensory Toys
Kailyn created sensory toys to help children with ADHD, ADD, and autism. She also developed instructional flyers to help others create their own sensory items, and then distributed the toys and flyers to the special education classroom at her school.
Troop 11780
Aliyah M., Ashlyn Z., Brooke B., Brynn S., Eliza W., Kylie C., Layke B., Lexi R., Molly H., Sarah H.
Dog Clean Up Stations & Park Refresh
To increase enjoyment of a local park, the girls painted and spruced up areas for visitors to clean up after their dogs. They also included a waterproof label on each station with a QR code to notify their leaders when stations are out of bags.
Troop 14003
Savanna D., Annalee S.
Netrex Community and University Recycling Challenge
Savanna and Annalee collected soft plastics to create a bench for their local township. They met their goal of collecting 500 pounds, addressing the issue of plastic pollution and turning waste into something useful.
Troop 14009
Emma B., Kara M., Abigail S., Capri W., Annabelle Y.
Period Pantry and Period Poverty Law Advocacy
The girls created period pantries at two middle schools, organized a product drive, provided discreet bags with motivational cards, and used data to advocate for state legislation addressing period poverty.
Troop 14009
Cecelia C., Ava L., Hailey N., Julia W., Natalie W.
Creative Coping Skills
Aiming to help kids manage their emotions in a healthy way, the girls created and shared videos teaching coping skills for anxiety and stress. The videos are shared on YouTube and during socialemotional learning sessions at their school.
Troop 14108
Violet S.
Neighborhood Library in Highspire
Violet realized that the closest public library to her community was beyond walking distance, so she
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created a neighborhood spot for people to borrow and lend books. She contacted local organizations for donations and repurposed a bookcase to create the library.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Troop 80161
Avery C., Hannah S., Milania H., Leah T. Beneath the Surface
Wanting to lift up other women, the girls shared bags of cookies with positive messages at a community event and then encouraged donations of money, clothing, and toiletries for their Dress for Success campaign. They also partnered with a local organization to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Troop 80173
Eliza B., Mackenzie L., Samantha R. Homeless in Chambersburg
Working with a local cold-weather shelter, Eliza, Mackenzie, and Samantha served meals, sang carols, and delivered gifts. They also created a donation box to provide long-term support for the homeless community.
Troop 80173
Margo S., Emerson L., Dalila H. Feral Cats
Margo, Emerson, and Dalila partnered with their local humane society to create cat shelter boxes for endangered animals, volunteering, researching, and purchasing materials to support their project.
Troop 81010
Amelia B.
The Good Samaritan Garage Shelving Units
Amelia built and installed two shelving units for a clothing and food bank in her church. Her project provided better access and organization for the public when visiting the space.
HUNTINGDON COUNTY
Troop 40176
Faith R. Rescue Drive
Faith tackled the issue of stray animals by gathering donations to help cats and kittens at a local shelter. She collected food, cat litter, and toys to benefit the organization.
CLASS OF 2024
JUNIATA COUNTY
Troop 60323
Korynn W.
Love for the Elderly
To share love on Valentine’s Day, Korynn created 26 baskets of items for residents in local nursing homes. She solicited donations from local businesses and handed out the baskets on the holiday.
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
Troop 50000
Alainah C.
Foster Love
Alainah collected donations of clothing, toys, canned goods, toiletries, and cleaning supplies for a local children’s services center. She also crafted blankets and created a YouTube video tutorial.
Troop 50002
Amber D., Carmindy D., Victoria M.
Establishing a Nurse’s Pantry in 3 Schools
Amber, Carmindy, and Victoria developed three pantries to supply feminine hygiene items for students in need at local schools. They worked closely with their school nurse to complete the project and serve their fellow classmates.
Troop 50075
Mollie O., Rebekah N.
Public Free Library
Mollie and Rebekah created a lending library at a local community house after learning that the organization wanted to promote a literacy program. They held a book drive, refinishing a cabinet and building a box to hold it, and installed the library next to a playground and garden.
Troop 52144
Alana P., Liesel K., Sarah C., Dixie B.
Mason Bees
The girls researched the impact of mason bees on the environment, built mason bee houses, and handed them out after presenting information about the bees to the public.
CLASS OF 2024
LANCASTER COUNTY
Troop 70417
Harper D., Sophia K.
Pet Adoption Support
Harper and Sophia designed brochures for a local pet shelter, including information, pictures, and activities for children of families adopting pets. They also collected pet supplies for the shelter’s onsite store.
Troop 70536
Olivia C.
Increased Inclusion at School
Olivia created a presentation for Warwick Middle School's Gay-Straight Alliance club to promote inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ students, educating 7th and 8th graders and staff on reducing bullying and fostering understanding and acceptance.
Troop 70536
Kayla S.
A Polluted Park
To educate people about pollution and its impact on the environment, Kayla wrote a short play and performed it for preschoolers at her church.
Troop 70541
Annie B., Megan K., Lillie H.
Money Rocks Park Cleanup and Environmental Education
The Girl Scouts organized a community park clean-up event and created educational materials to share about the importance of recycling, reducing trash generation and litter in the environment.
Troop 70674
Rowan Y., Charlotte U.
Children’s Hospital Coloring Books
To help hospitalized children combat boredom, Rowan and Charlotte designed coloring pages and created a book to distribute to patients at Hershey Medical Center.
Troop 71003
Kelly B.
Milagro House Cozy Corner
Kelly made personalized blankets for children currently living at a transitional home and also created a cozy corner at the house, complete with stuffed animals, fidget toys, and a decorated shelf.
Troop 71264
Sophia R. Tab Wars
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Sophia organized Tab Wars, a competition where students collected aluminum can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Through posters, announcements, and school news, she educated peers on how the organization uses the tabs to support their mission.
LEBANON COUNTY
Troop 11290
Emmalynn S., Annabelle B., Sophia H., Eva T., Harper S.
Helping Animals in Shelters to Thrive
The girls raised money for Guardian Angels, a program that reduces pet adoption costs to encourage adoption. They also created kits and flyers for new pet owners to help them understand their animals’ needs.
LUZERNE COUNTY
Troop 32295
Annabella B., Olivia L. Maples Shower House
Annabella and Olivia secured donations, cleaned up the landscaping around the camp’s shower building, painted to improve weather resistance, removed the old roof and replaced it with new shingles, and replaced fieldstone around the shower area.
Troop 32624
Sabrina N., Briana N. Buddy Benches
Wanting to help all students feel included, Sabrina and Briana built a Buddy Bench at a local elementary school and installed a little library. The bench encourages kids to sit with anyone who is alone and spend time with them.
Troop 32906
Kinsey D., Lily B. My Little Library
With their schools lacking libraries, Kinsey and Lily took action, soliciting donations of books. They created a little library to support literacy and provide access to books for everyone.
Troop 33262
Ava S. Food Drive
Ava ran a food drive for a food bank at her local library. She advertised to the community, asking for donations, and she also helped her troop and other troops make birthday bags for the food bank.
CLASS OF 2024
LYCOMING COUNTY
Troop 61303
Ashley D., Ziva S.
Nature Book Nook
Ashley and Ziva repurposed an old newspaper dispenser to store educational information for the community to lend and borrow at a local nature preserve. The book nook is filled with educational books, crossword puzzles, scavenger hunts, and more.
Troop 62070
Genevieve N.
Recycling Program at South Williamsport Area School District
Genevieve initiated a school-wide recycling program, aiming to reduce waste and educate peers about environmental responsibility. Her passion for the planet led to collaboration, awareness campaigns, and student involvement in sustainability efforts.
MONROE COUNTY
Troop 50983
Shelby O., Gwendolyn B., Michalina S., Chloe H., Ava R., Melissa K., Bethany K., Claire L., Samantha B., Emily D.
Buddy Bench
To encourage kindness and friendship, the girls built, painted and installed a Buddy Bench at a park playground. The bench can be used by anyone feeling lonely or wanting to make new friends.
Troop 52296
Isabella A. Game Night
Isabella worked with her local library to create an opportunity for family game nights. She gathered board games, photocopied directions, and compiled a binder for families to borrow games from the library.
Juliette Claire R.
Feminine Hygiene Awareness
Knowing firsthand that girls sometimes need feminine hygiene products but don’t have any, Claire collected items to store with her school nurse. She also donated items to a women’s shelter in her community.
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Troop 61236
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Gwendolyn B., Stella S. Susquehanna River Children’s Book
Gwendolyn and Stella wrote and illustrated a children’s book, “Fun Facts About the Susquehanna River.” The book ties in with the construction of a new riverboat in town that will bring more people to learn about the Susquehanna River and its impact on the community.
Juliette
Alexandra W.
Courtyard Cleanup and Ag Program Startup
When her school hired a new agriculture teacher, Alexandra was inspired to support the return of an ag program that had been shuttered. She cleaned up and restored an outdoor courtyard used by the department and helped to fix a hydroponic system and other programs to get an ag club up and running.
PIKE COUNTY
Troop 51441
Jillian S., Leah R.
Intro to Girl Scouts
Loving their own experiences as Girl Scouts, Jillian and Leah taught kindergarten and first-grade girls about the basics of the organization. They encouraged the girls to join Girl Scouts, make new friends, and have fun.
Troop 51441
Jenna P., Emma W. Pet Adoption Day
Jenna and Emma organized a successful pet adoption day by partnering with local shelters, creating promotional materials, and making dog treats and toys. The event led to two adoptions and raised $300 for shelters.
Troop 51441
Irene F., Emory D., Savannah O. Paupack Gardens
Working with their middle school, the girls revived a vegetable garden on the campus, beautifying the space and providing fresh fruit and vegetables to students and the community.
Troop 52202
Julia B., Kaitlyn O., Antonina P., Emily M.
Recycled Bottle Cap Bench
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The girls collected plastic bottle caps which were processed to form a park bench. They not only kept the waste from the caps out of landfills, but they also created a space the community can enjoy.
SCHULYKILL COUNTY
Troop 31135
Grace Z.
Little Library
Grace wanted to share her love of reading with others, so she created a little library for both children and adults to use. She installed it by a playground in a local park.
Troop 32913
Zoey L., Myleigh G., Addyson B. Pollinator Sanctuary
Zoey, Myleigh, and Addyson constructed a sanctuary for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They built two bee/butterfly houses and shared information with the community about the importance of pollinators.
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
Troop 50856
Brook D., Emma C., Mia S., Aubrey P., Lenna B.
Recycling Program Brooklyn Township
For their project, the girls conducted a survey, created signs, held an Earth Day recycling drive, and made magnets to remind people to recycle. They also made recycling free and easier with new schedules.
Troop 52286
Abigail A.
Fall Festival and Park Clean-Up
Abigail noticed that her local park lacked activities for visitors, so she raised funds to purchase equipment such as basketballs, soccer balls, and hula hoops. Now when people come to the park, they can have fun with the new equipment.
Troop 62055
Emma S.
Exploring the Reptiles and Amphibians of RB Winter State Park
Emma researched reptiles and amphibians at a local state park, creating an interpretive walk for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. She also designed a brochure for self-guided park tours.
UNION COUNTY
Troop 62057
Kendall A.
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Preserving Bat Populations at Montour Preserve
Kendall partnered with a local preserve to protect local bat habitats by building bat houses and placing them in ideal locations. She also created educational materials to raise awareness about bats and environmental health.
Troop 50252
Braya W., Madison D., Alina S. Middle School Survival Guide
Braya, Madison, and Alina created a guide for incoming sixth grade students and new students. It was designed to help students have an easier time navigating the ways of their middle school by providing maps, tips, and tricks.
YORK COUNTY
Troop 20289
Hailey S., Cassandra G. World Hunger
Hailey and Cassandra addressed world hunger, specifically focusing on childhood hunger. They volunteered at a local food pantry, where they prepared and served meals, and they held a food drive that resulted in 450 pounds of food collected.
Troop 20312
Lydia G., Haley R.
Cooking and Nutrition Guide for Daisy Girl Scouts
Lydia and Haley taught Daisies about nutrition by explaining food groups, daily requirements, and healthy choices. Through activities, experiments, and snack preparation, the girls learned valuable habits and received recipe collections to take home.
Troop 20325
Marlowe G., Addison A.
O Say Can You See
Marlowe and Addison built and painted a compactible flagpole for their service unit, solving the need to borrow one. Now, the flagpole can be used at camps and Girl Scout gatherings for future events.
WAYNE COUNTY
CLASS OF 2024
Troop 20338
Addyson H.
Kindness to Kittens
Addyson raised awareness about shelter cats by educating the community on the importance of spaying and neutering. She created flyers and taught others to make simple, DIY cat toys using available resources.
Troop 20338
Ollie H.
SPCA Cat Donations
Ollie organized a donation drive for the local SPCA, creating flyers and boxes to raise awareness about shelter needs. She collected, organized, and delivered donations to support cats and foster programs.
Troop 20338
Autumn M.
Autumn’s Art Class
Autumn designed and taught step-by-step drawing and painting classes for elementary students to learn how to draw female characters. Separate sessions ensured personalized instruction, encouraging a love of art in young students.
Troop 20389
Allison R., Bella S., Rio F., Elise C.
Dover Stadium Handicap Parking
Noticing that the needs of handicapped fans using a local stadium were not being met, the girls painted new handicap parking spots and installed handicap parking signs to help.
Troop 20389
Grace V., Rory F., Violet B., Cailyn M.
Bat Box
The girls learned that bats eat hundreds of insects nightly, so they built a box to encourage bats to roost. The box included a house for males, a room for females, and a nursery for babies in between.
Troop 20389
Keirsten M.
Senior Sewing
Keirsten sewed wheelchair bags for a nursing facility, learning sewing machine basics along the way. She also connected community members interested in charitable sewing projects with facilities in need of support.
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Troop 20793
Adelaide L., Chanley D., Natalie M., Ariana L.
Little Free Pantry
The girls planned, designed, and built a free pantry to provide supplies for a blessing box at their church. The pantry is now connected to the church’s food pantry and available for anyone who needs it.
Troop 20813
Lily D., Kaylee K.
Creating Shelters for Stray and Feral Cat Communities
Lily and Kaylee created a prototype of a cat shelter for stray and feral cats. They also created and distributed a bookmark with information about trap, neuter, release programs and created a website with a tutorial to make the shelters.
Troop 20813
Rose D., Katelyn M., Mara T., Ana P. Paw Packs
The girls educated the community by created brochures on pet microchipping. They also raised funds to donate five Paw Packs to the SPCA and created recycled dog and cat toys to donate to the shelter.
Troop 20813
Holly C.
Inclusion—Promoting Art
Holly partnered with the Rainbow Rose Center to create inclusive artwork, including a lobby poster, informational stickers, and wearable pins, helping promote awareness and support at events and within the community.
Troop 20813
Delaney S., Jazzlyn D.
Shelves for Mr. Sandy’s Homeless Veterans Center
Delaney and Jazzlyn raised funds to purchase materials to build and stock shelves for a local homeless shelter. They spread the world of their project through social media and an Amazon Wish List.
Troop 21229
Cayleigh T., Victoria T., Reese S., Emily L.
Reduce, Repurpose & Regenerate
The girls built an outdoor compost unit at a local church to reduce food waste and create sustainable compost. With community support, the project fosters future gardens and long-term
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environmental outreach.
Troop 80724
Katherine D.
No Grain No Pain
Katherine educated the community about celiac disease by hosting stations with gluten-free activities: taste testing, cracker-making, and Jeopardy. She shared her own experience with the disease and provided gluten-free cookbooks to promote awareness and understanding.
Troop 80724
Elizabeth W.
Community Lending Library
Elizabeth wanted to encourage others to enjoy reading, so she made a mobile mini library, collecting books and placing the library at a local YWCA for children and adults to use.
Congratulations to the 2024 Silver Award Girl Scouts!
