What is a Multi-Level troop? A Multi-level Troop is a troop with a combination of Girl Scouts of different grade-levels. These Multi-Level troops form possibly because the troop leader has one daughter who is a Brownie and another that is a Daisy; or perhaps the community/school is so small that it will not support two troops.

When a girl is asked why she joined the Girl Scouts, often the answer is to have fun. Girl Scouting is, indeed, a place to have fun but as adults (volunteer leaders, parents, and community members), we want more than just fun for our girls. We want to know that what our girls are doing while in Girl Scouts makes a difference. We also want to know that girls will gain the developmental skills needed to discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place. Girl Scouting combines activities that are fun and interesting while finding positive ways to help girls maneuver through life’s pressures and conflicts.

• Younger girls look up to older girls, and bringing them together in a multi-level troop setting provides younger girls with role models of every age (as long as everyone is modeling the GS Promise and Law!).

• Older girls have the opportunity to put their leadership skills into action as they mentor younger girls. Many badge and Journey activities suggest that older girls (even Brownies) work with younger ones on service projects, to teach skills, to play games, etc.  

• A multi-level environment allows girls to interact with a more diverse group – and make new friends!