The Girl Scout of the Philippines Program

Characteristics of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines Program

1. The GSP Program has 5 program age levels to provide activities of graduated difficulties suitable to
the abilities, interests, inclinations and pace of:
TWINKLER-4 to 6 years old or Pre-Schooler
STAR
-6 to 9 years old and/or Grade I to III
JUNIOR
-9 to 12 years of old and/or Grade IV to VI
SENIOR
-13 to 15 years old and/or High School
CADET
-16 to 18 years old and/or College

2. The GSP Program includes a variety of activities in manageable groups of activities, the framework
of which includes the following:
I . Preparing to belong by meeting Membership Requirements
II . Formal acceptance to the Movement in an Investiture Ceremony of Formal
Acceptance to a new age level in a rededication ceremony.
III . Working on Badgework activities in the 8-Point Challenge
IV . Working on other activities beyond the troop, with other troops in a wider sphere.
V . Exploring and Moving on to a higher age level.

3. The GSP Program makes a girl or young woman develop herself into the GSP Vision of a
progressive, dynamic, pro-active, patriotic and God-loving person who can cheerfully cope with the
challenges of a fast-changing world.
4. The GSP Program is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
The Girl Scout Promise is a commitment to the fundamental principles of Girl Guiding and Girl
Guiding as originally laid down by Robert Smith 1st Lord Baden Powell. The 136 member countries of
WAGGGS in 1997 have different versions of the Girl Scout Promise and Law, but all versions contain
the essence of the original promise of duty to God, country and mankind.

Mission and Vision

Mission
"To help girls and young women realize the ideals of womanhood and prepare themselves for the
responsibilities in the home, the nation and the world community."

Vision

"The Filipino girl and young woman who are progressive, dynamic, pro-active, patriotic and Godloving."

The Girl Scout Promise and The Girl Scout Law

THE GIRL SCOUT PROMISE
On my honor, I will do my duty
To God and my country,
To help other people at all times
And to live by the Girl Scout Law

Ang Pangako ng Girl Scout

Sa aking karangalan gagampanan ko ang aking tungkulin
Sa Diyos at sa aking bayan,
Tutulungan ko ang aking kapwa sa lahat ng pagkakataon
At isasabuhay ko ang Batas ng Girl Scout.

The Girl Scout Law

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Scout's honor is to be trusted.

Scout is loyal.
Scout is helpful.
Scout is a friend to all and a sister to every other Girl Scout.
Scout is courteous.
Scout respects living things.
Scouts is disciplined.
Scout is self-reliant.
Scout is thrifty.
Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

Ang Batas ng Girl Scout

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mapagkakatiwalaan.
matapat.
matulungin.
kaibigan ng lahat at kapatid ng bawa't Girl Scout.
mapitagan.
magalang sa lahat ng may buhay.
disiplinado.
may sariling paninindigan.
matipid.

10. Ang Girl Scout ay malinis sa isip, sa salita at sa gawa.

The Girl Scout of the Philippines Program

Program is a plan of action to meet an aim or objective.

The Girl Scouting Program is the action plan covering the whole Girl Scouting environment of fun,
adventure and challenges where girls working alone or in small groups live the Girl Scout Promise in a
democratic framework and develop themselves in self-reliance, self-esteem and service with the
guidance of able and caring adults.
Characteristics of the Girl Scouting Program
General Characteristics of the Girl Scouting Program
Characteristics of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines
The Girl Scout Promise and Law
Patrol System
Badgework
Out-of-Doors
International Friendship
The Girl Scout Uniform
Special Programs
Capture the Girl Scout Spirit
What is Girl Scouting?
Organization
Ways of Work
Program
The Eight-Point Challenge
Challenge of Well Being
The Challenge of the Environment
The Challenge of Preparedness
The Challenge of Family Life
The Challenge of Economic Self-Sufficiency
The Challenge of Our Heritage and Citizenship
The Challenge of the Arts
The Challenge of the World Community

History of the Girl Scout Movement

It was started in 1906 by an Englishman and an army officer named Lord Robert Baden Powell. From
that time on to the present, Scouting had a great impact on young people all over the world.
Aids to Scouting, an army manual prepared by B-P (as Baden Powell was fondly called) was the
first guide for Scouting activities. This consisted of tests and games of character and intelligence,
physical health and endurance.
B-P originally intended the manual to help his soldiers to have self-reliance, confidence and
discretion through challenges and games in small groups. He called these groups PATROL.
Later, the Manual became "Scouting for Boys." It grew out of the personal, exciting experiences of
B-P. It established the basic structure, the Promise and Law and the Patrol System.
To practice the theories in this manual, B-P held an experimental camp at the Brownsea Island,
off the coast of Great Britain. This was from July 19 - August 8, 1907. This experiment was a success.
In 1908, educators hailed BP's Scouting theories as a "revolution in education methods, a new way in
character training."
The rest is history.

Scouting spread widely and found its way to other lands.

What about the Girl Scouts? How did they come into the picture?
In 1909 at the memorable Crystal Palace rally of the Boy Scouts of England, a group of uniformed,
self-styled Girl Scouts came out in the open and voiced their appeal to B-P to form a similar
movement for girls.
B-P gave in to their clamor. He engaged his sister Agnes to help him put a movement for girls.
Thus, in May, 1910, Agnes Baden-Powell became the first president of the Girl Guides.

Some Girl Scout Tradition or Practices

1.SCOUT'S OWN is the way the Girl Scouts take time out to meditate about life and God with
inspirational verses and songs. It is called Scout's Own because the Scouts compose/make it by their
own selves. It is a solemn and spiritually uplifting activity. It is held anytime, in any quiet place.
2.GIRL SCOUT WEEK and Founder's Birthday is observed annually every September. Josefa Llanes
Escoda's birthday which is on September 20, falls within this period. Founder's day is celebrated with
Josefa Llanes Escoda Memento Ceremonies where troops contribute their share to the Escoda
Memorial Fund.
The JLEM Fund is used to finance travel grants/ or provide pocket money for delegates going
abroad.
3.MAY 20 is observed nationwide as the GSP Birth of Charter Anniversary date.
4.THINKING DAY is celebrated every February 22 by all members of the World Association of Girl
Guides and Girl Scouts. February 22 is the birthday of both Lord and Lady Baden Powell. The 4th
International Conference in 1926 designated this day each year so members around the world think of
one another in love and friendship. In 1932, it was called Thinking Day with a collection of voluntary
contributions to translate thoughts into action. This Thinking Day Fund was instituted to support
international activities, relief work, development projects, programs, etc.
5.SCOUTING MONTH (October) is a joint celebration with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines whose
founding date falls in October.

Girl Scout Uniform Guide

As a flag is the symbol of a country, so is the uniform a symbol of an organization
and its ideals. The Girl Scout uniform symbolizes the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
The Girl Scout movement and the member herself is judged by the way the
uniform is worn and cared for. The uniform should be:

well pressed, with seams and hems in order,

with buttons and pins well polished,

cap in place,
scarf properly tied,
belt fastened in place,
socks neatly folded and
shoes well polished.
The green cap, troop number, pins, council strip, socks, belt and shoes are
integral parts of the uniform. each one of these has its own significance.
The wearer should enhance the dignity of the uniform by being clean and wellgroomed with neatly combed hair, clean and short nails, minimal make-up, and simple
jewelry.
There is a uniform suitable for every occasion. The person-in-charge/event
coordinator should announce in advance and specify the uniform required for a
particular event.
All uniforms must be purchased from the national Equipment Service and its
accredited outlets. Worn-out uniform should be discarded. IT IS BETTER NOT TO BE IN
UNIFORM THAN TO WEAR ONE THAT DEGRADES THE WEARER AND THE
ORGANIZATION.

Girl Scouts of the Philippines March Song

We are the Girl Scouts, the RP Girl Scouts
Members of the worldwide band
Youth consecrated, youth dedicated
To serve with heart and soul and hands.
Were ready ever to rise together to GSP command
No task too lowly, no cause too lofty
When its our God and motherland.
Yes! The girls in green are we
Proud and honored so to be
The Girl Scouts of the Philippines
Girl Scout of the Philippines.
We are the Girl Scouts, the RP Girl Scouts
And wherever we may be
In farthest barrios, in town or pueblo
Well do our duty full and free.
At home and leisure, outdoors with nature,

On native soil and overseas

Whether the rank is star or senior miss
Well rally to the GSP