The Bronze Cross is a very special award that has been a part of the Girl Scout program since the start of the movement. Your Girl Scout council documents specific actions that have led to a person saving a life or attempting to save a life, with national awards determined by GSUSA.
Girl Scout Lifesaving awards, as part of the Girl Scout program, are given to registered Girl Scouts (not adults) who have saved a human life or attempted to save it under circumstances that indicate heroism or risk to their own lives and who have performed heroic acts beyond the degree of maturity and training to be expected at their age.
The Bronze Cross is given for saving a life or attempting to save a life with risk to the candidate's own life. The local Girl Scout council judges whether the act qualifies for a lifesaving award, with final approval by GSUSA.
Contact your local Girl Scout council for further information.
