AHG Program Levels

Ages 5-6

Kindergarten

Under tender loving leadership from volunteers and older girls in the Troop, Pathfinders grow in knowledge and truth. Through fun Troop activities, younger girls can foster their natural curiosity and creativity while learning what it means to be an American Heritage Girl. Pathfinders become anchored in Christ through fundamental faith lessons and Troop service events. These girls begin the AHG Program with experiences in life skills, outdoor adventures, leadership, and social interactions. Parents are encouraged to enjoy the AHG Program with their daughters in the Pathfinder Level. 

Girls at this Program Level can achieve the following:

• Necklace beads for attendance and participation

• Program and Event Patches

• Fanny Crosby Level Award

Ages 6-9

1st through 3rd Grade

As Tenderhearts, young girls learn to explore the world around them through the AHG Program boldly. Tenderhearts grow in their faith and life skills through Troop activities, service and leadership opportunities, outdoor adventures, and earned achievements. This Program Level encourages girls to set goals and teaches them about dedication and perseverance. As a Tenderheart, each girl has the opportunity to grow and to discover new passions and interests. 

Girls at this Program Level can achieve the following:

• Faith Awards

• Service Stars

• Badges in six Frontiers of Skill

• Sports Pins

• Program and Event Patches

• Sacagawea Level Award

Ages 9-12

4th through 6th Grade

Ready to take on more responsibility, Explorers are eager to grow in all areas of AHG. As Explorers progress through the AHG Program, they will have greater opportunities for service, leadership, and life skill experiences. Explorers love the welcoming and fun environment! 

Girls at this Program Level can achieve the following:

• Faith Awards

• Service Stars

• Badges in six Frontiers of Skill

• Sports Pins

• Program and Event Patches

• Ida Scudder Level Award

Ages 12-14

7th through 8th Grade

Pioneers are given the opportunity to find out who they truly are in Christ. Girls are encouraged to explore their interests and abilities in a safe environment. The Pioneer Level is where a girl’s Christian leadership skills accelerate through advanced opportunities in the Troop and community. 

Girls at this Program Level can achieve the following:

• Faith Awards

• Service Stars

• Badges in six Frontiers of Skill

• Sports Pins

• Program and Event Patches

• Harriet Tubman Level Award

Ages 14-18

High School

Teenage girls learn life skills vital to adulthood through Troop activities and Girl Leadership opportunities. Unit Leaders serve as facilitators as Patriots take on more ownership of their Unit, allowing girls to make decisions regularly. Girl friendships deepen through outdoor experiences and high adventure opportunities. Patriots develop rich spiritual maturity and practice their faith through servant leadership. 

Girls at this Program Level can achieve the following:

• Faith Awards

• Service Stars

• Badges in six Frontiers of Skill

• Sports Pins

• Program and Event Patches

• Abigail Adams Level Award

• Stars & Stripes Award, AHG’s Highest Honor