learn about flag etiquette, AHG history, the buddy system, and uniforms. Pathfinder's uniforms consist of a pathfinder shirt, pathfinder necklace, closed toe shoes, and navy slacks or a skirt. Tenderhearts wear white polos, closed toe shoes, a navy neckerchief, a red vest, and navy shorts or a skirt. Explorer uniforms are a white polo, closed toe shoes, a red neckerchief, a navy vest, and khaki slacks or a skirt. Pioneers wear a white polo, a navy sash, closed toe shoes, and a khaki/navy/or black skirt or slacks. Patriots wear the same uniform as Pioneers, except for a red polo. The American Heritage Girl program emphasizes life skill enhancement, developing teamwork & building confidence, social development, girl leadership, character development, and spiritual development. AHG ascribes to progressive programing, where everything a girl does will be appropriate for her age and ability. As a girl moves through the program, requirements for badges and other achievements will become more challenging. American Heritage Girls have the opportunity to earn badges from 6 frontiers: Heritage Frontier - includes badges such as Citizenship and Government, Native American, and Caring For My Environment Family Living Frontier - includes badges such as Cooking, Home Care & Repair, Auto Care and Safety, and Money Management Arts Frontier - includes badges such as Cinematography, Creative Writing, Music Performance, and Theater Outdoor Skills Frontier - includes badges such as Archery, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horsemanship, and Snow Skiing & Snowboarding Personal Well-Being Frontier - includes badges such as Book Adventurer, Emergency Preparedness, Physical Fitness, Sign Language, and Travel Science and Technology Frontier - includes badges such as Aviation, Geology, Internet Adventure, Space Exploration, and Zoology Pathfinders earn necklace beads for attendance, memorizing verses, and participation instead of badges. In addition to badges, girls are encouraged to earn level awards, sports pins, service stars, and patches. In the last year a girl is in each level (3rd grade, 6th grade, 8th grade, etc.), they have the opportunity to work towards a level award. Pathfinders earn the Fanny Crosby Award, Tenderhearts earn the Sacagawea Award, Explorers earn the Ida Scudder Award (formerly Lewis and Clark),Pioneers earn the Harriet Tubman Award, and Patriots earn the Dolly Madison award. Level awards typically include earning one badge from each frontier, earning a service star every year, attending and planning special events, and a board of review. Sports pins include sports such as bowling, gymnastics, martial arts,