Daisy Girl Scouts are in grades K-1 or are between 5 and 6 years of age. They usually meet in small groups on a weekly or biweekly basis. They go on day trips, learn songs and crafts, explore science and nature, and participate in community service projects.

They don't earn badges, but can collect participation patches in their Daisy Scrapbook for the events they attend. They start to help the leader(s) plan what they will do and how they will do it, as the year progresses.

Brownie Girl Scouts are in grades 1-3 or are between 6-8 years old. They also usually meet in small groups on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis. Many Brownie Girl Scouts participate in summer day or resident camps, too.

Brownie Girl Scouts have more opportunities to identify their own interests and decide how they will explore those interests than Daisy Girl Scouts do. In addition to working on "Try-Its" in a variety of areas (nature and wildlife, art, dance, music, science, technology, civics, etc.), they also go on local overnight trips and can participate in their council's annual cookie sale. They can display their "Try-its" on a uniform vest or sash.