American Heritage Girls Troop IL 5812
Changing Girls’ Lives and Leading Them Towards a More Christ-Centered Life.
American Heritage Girls (AHG) was founded by a group of parents wanting a faith-based, scout-type character development program for their daughters in 1995. The AHG Program is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. AHG girls across the nation and the globe participate in badge programs, service projects, leadership opportunities, and outdoor experiences, all with an emphasis on Christian values and family involvement.
Pathfinders Unit
5 - 6 year old girls
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.
Tenderhearts Unit
6 - 9 year old girls
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.
Explorers Unit
9 - 12 year old girls
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.
Pioneers Unit
12 - 14 year old girls
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.
Patriots Unit
14 - 18 year old young women
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.
Leaders in Training
18 - 25 year old adult women
Young women learn leadership skills through mentoring and facilitating troop and community activities. Leaders in Training use their life's experiences with the program to lead troop units, community activities, and outdoor events.
Our AHG troop aims to meet the needs of girls who are between the ages of 5 to 18 years old. .
Our AHG Program has emphases on seven key facets with Jesus Christ as the Center.
The American Heritage Girls (AHG) Program is balanced and progressive. Each Program Emphases, when implemented with a focus on Christ, will lead to beautiful outcomes! When the AHG Program is focused on Christ, girls can grow as relational, honoring, competent, servant leaders, and Christ-followers who value creation: women of integrity!
Interested in joining one of our troops? Contact us for more information.
As we grow to mentor young women and men of integrity, we have volunteer opportunities available. Ask how you can apply.