AHG is a uniformed organization that creates a sense of belonging for both Girl and Adult Members. Girl and Adult Members will wear the AHG Official Class A Uniform to the majority of AHG activities. The AHG Official Class B Uniform is utilized for more casual activities. You may purchase your uniform gear directly from the online AHGstore: https://store.americanheritagegirls.org/.
*For information on the uniforms and insignia placement, see pages 14-17 of the Tenderheat & Explorer Handbook, pages 20-23 of the Pioneer & Patriot Handbook. **For more information about uniforms see the AHG Uniform Guide.
Pathfinders
Age: At least 5 yrs old (by October 31st) generally any kindergartener Girls earn necklace beads for attendance, participation, and Bible verse memorization while learning the four parts of the AHG Oath. They may receive the Fanny Crosby Award for completion of this level. Pathfinders wear the official Pathfinder uniform t-shirt & navy skirt/slacks.
Age: At least 6 yrs old (by October 31st) generally 1st - 3rd grade Tenderhearts earn achievement badges in any of the six 'Frontiers of Skill' and receive activity patches for participating in Troop activities or special events. Tenderhearts earn the Sacagawea Level Award for achieving the highest level of skill and service at this level. Service stars are awarded for every 5 hours of community service and they may earn the religious award. Tenderhearts wear the official Tenderheart vest with a white polo & navy skirt or slacks.
Required:Tenderheart Vest Package (red vest, flag patch, AHG membership pin, navy neckerchief, slide, and troop numbers: 1980)
Required: White polo - you can wear a white school polo, order an AHG Girl Polo, or purchase a plain white polo from a store of your choice
Required: Navy skirt, skort, or pants
Required: Closed-toed shoes
OR Save $10 on the Tenderheart Starter Bundle- AHG girl polo, Tenderheart Vest Package (neckerchief and insignia included), Badge Magic Starter Kit, and a girl handbook.
Optional:Badge Magic Kit(s): If you don't want to sew on the badges, patches, and numbers these are helpful.
Explorers
Age: At least 9 yrs old (by October 31st) generally 4th - 6th grade Explorers earn achievement badges in any of the six 'Frontiers of Skill' and receive activity patches for participating in Troop activities and/or special events. Service stars are awarded for every 10 hours of community service and they may earn the religious award. The Lewis and Clark Level Award is earned by those girls who achieve the highest level of skill and service in this age group. Explorers wear the official Explorer vest, white AHG polo & khaki skirt, or slacks.
Required:Explorer Vest Package (navy vest, flag patch, AHG membership pin, red neckerchief, slide, & troop numbers: 1980)
Required: White polo - you can wear a white school polo, order an AHG Girl Polo, or purchase a plain white polo from a store of your choice
Required: skirt, skort, or pants in Navy or Khaki
Required: Closed-toed shoes
OR Save $10 on the Explorer Starter Bundle: AHG girl polo, Explorer Vest Package (neckerchief and insignia included), Badge Magic Starter Kit, and a girl handbook.
Optional:Badge Magic Kit(s): If you don't want to sew on the badges, patches, and numbers these are helpful.
Pioneers
Age: At least 12 yrs old (by October 31st) generally 7th-8th grade A Pioneer continues to earn achievement badges, service stars, religious awards, and activity patches. The highest award level for Pioneers is the Harriet Tubman Level Award. The Pioneer level is where girls really begin to show leadership skills by assisting their leaders with planning, organizing, and staffing special AHG events in the community or within their Troop. Pioneers wear the official Pioneer sash, AHG white polo & skirt, or slacks in navy or khaki
Or, you could purchase the Pioneer/Patriot Sash Package: Pi/Pa Uniform Sash, AHG Flag Patch, AHG Membership Pin, Red Troop Numbers; OR Pioneer Starter Bundle: Pi/Pa Uniform Sash, AHG Flag Patch, AHG Membership Pin, Red Troop Numbers, AHG Official Girl Polo, Badge Magic Starter Kit, and AHG Pioneer & Patriot Handbook.
Optional:Sash Pin (to help keep the sash on the shoulder)
Optional:Badge Magic Kit(s): If you don't want to sew on the badges, patches, and numbers these are helpful.
Patriots
Age: At least 14 yrs old (by October 31st) generally 9th - 12th grade The Patriot is the highest program level in AHG. These girls plan and carry out activities with Unit Leaders who function as “facilitators,” allowing girls to make decisions on a regular basis. As with lower levels, they too earn achievement badges, service stars, religious awards, and activity patches. Since the girls are older, they are required to demonstrate the highest level of skill in all areas. The level award for the Patriots is the Dolley Madison Level Award, but Patriot girls may go above and beyond to earn the highest honor of the American Heritage Girls: the Stars and Stripes Award. Patriots wear the official Patriot sash, AHG red polo & skirt or slacks in navy or khaki.
Or you could purchase the Pioneer/Patriot Sash Package: Pi/Pa Uniform Sash, AHG Flag Patch, AHG Membership Pin, Red Troop Numbers; ORPatriot Starter Bundle: Pi/Pa Uniform Sash, AHG Flag Patch, AHG Membership Pin, Red Troop Numbers, Badge Magic Starter Kit, and AHG Pioneer & Patriot Handbook.
Optional:Sash Pin (to help keep the sash on the shoulder)
