Faith
Growing closer to Christ through prayer, Scripture, fellowship, and a life shaped by biblical truth.
American Heritage Girls • Troop IN1816
Growing girls of integrity through faith, service, leadership, and fun.
A welcoming, Christ-centered community for girls ages 5–18, chartered by Bread of Life Ministries in Avon, Indiana.
Families from any church—or those looking for a church home—are welcome.
Faith • Service • Fun
Building women of integrityService
Serving our church, community, and country with joyful hearts and willing hands.
Adventure
Building confidence through badges, outdoor skills, leadership opportunities, and lasting friendships.
Who We Are
Building women of integrity
American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls ages 5–18. Through badgework, service projects, outdoor experiences, leadership opportunities, and faith-filled activities, girls are encouraged to become women of integrity.
Troop IN1816 is a place where girls can grow in confidence, deepen their faith, learn practical skills, and form meaningful friendships while families build community together.
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Character That Lasts
The AHG Creed
Girls are encouraged to live with compassion, honesty, perseverance, respect, responsibility, reverence, and other qualities that help them honor God and care well for others.
“As an American Heritage Girl, I promise to be…”
The Creed becomes more than words as girls practice these qualities in meetings, at home, during service projects, and in their communities.
A Place for Every Girl
Program levels
Girls grow through five age-based levels, with activities and leadership opportunities designed for each stage.
Pathfinder
An introduction to AHG through friendship, faith, exploration, and age-appropriate activities.
Tenderheart
Girls begin earning badges, participating in service, and discovering the world around them.
Explorer
Girls develop greater independence, practical skills, responsibility, and confidence.
Pioneer
Girls strengthen their leadership skills and take a more active role in planning and serving.
Patriot
Young women pursue advanced leadership, service, personal growth, and higher-level achievement.
Why Families Choose AHG
Faithful formation. Real skills. Meaningful friendships.
Christ-centered programming
Safe, encouraging community
Badge and skill development
Outdoor adventures
Leadership opportunities
Service projects
Parent involvement
Friendships across ages
Come Meet Us
Weekly meetings at Bread of Life Ministries
Troop IN1816 meets weekly at Bread of Life Ministries in Avon, Indiana. For the safety and privacy of our girls, specific meeting dates and times are shared directly with interested families.
Bread of Life Ministries
7510 E County Road 100 N
Avon, Indiana 46123
Plan a Visit
A troop meeting may include:
- Prayer and devotion
- The AHG Oath and Creed
- Badgework and practical skills
- Service-project planning
- Leadership opportunities
- Games, friendship, and fellowship
- Preparation for outdoor activities and special events
Interested in Joining?
Start your AHG journey with Troop IN1816.
Request information about visiting, girl registration, uniforms, troop fees, program levels, or adult volunteer opportunities.
Your information is used only to respond to your troop inquiry.
Plan Your Visit
Come see what a troop meeting is like.
Tell us a little about your family and a troop leader will reply with current meeting information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What families want to know
Who can join Troop IN1816?
American Heritage Girls serves girls ages 5–18. Families from any church—or those looking for a church home—are welcome to visit and learn more.
Do we need to attend Bread of Life Ministries?
No. Troop IN1816 is chartered by Bread of Life Ministries, but families do not need to attend the church to inquire about joining the troop.
When does the troop meet?
The troop meets weekly at Bread of Life Ministries. Exact days and times are shared directly with interested families for safety and privacy.
May we visit before registering?
Yes. Contact the troop to arrange a visit and receive the current meeting details.
What do girls do in AHG?
Girls participate in badgework, faith development, service, leadership, outdoor activities, special events, and troop fellowship.
What does membership cost?
Registration, troop fees, uniform costs, and other current details are provided directly to interested families.
Are adult volunteers needed?
Yes. Registered adult members help with unit activities, leadership, events, administration, service projects, and other troop needs.
Our Charter Organization
Bread of Life Ministries
Troop IN1816 is grateful to be chartered by Bread of Life Ministries in Avon, Indiana.