The Oriole Girls of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints were remarkably similar to Camp Fire Girls in their early days, and more like Girl Scouts in their later days. I can find no indication that the Oriole Girls program continues today under the Community of Christ Church.
Emblem of the Oriole Girls
The symbol of the Oriole Girls is a spreading tree, symbolic of service and beauty; orange on a field of black.
The Oriole Pledge
Trusting God for help
I will try to be true to my very best self,
always helpful to others and loyal to God and His church
and to the purpose of this circle.
An early newspaper clipping of the Oriole Girls |
![]() 1925 Oriole Girls Handbook |
Began: April 1915 Sponsoring Organization: Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - renamed Community of Christ Church in 2000. Oriole Girls no longer seems offered. Age Level: (1938) Ages 12- 15 yrs. (1946) ages 11-16 yrs. (1950) ages 11-15, (1983) ages 9-11 yrs.
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![]() An early article on the Blue Birds Program for younger girls Younger girls could join as Blue Birds or (1983) Skylarks |
Oriole Girls are formed into "Circles"
Blue Birds or Skylarks are formed into "Bands"
A lone girl unable to join a circle is called a "Forest Oriole"
Uniforms of the Oriole Girls:
![]() 1940 |
![]() 1946 |
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A rare example of Honor Badges tab worn hanging from the belt of the uniform. Most of the badges can be identified below, but not all, indicating it is older than 1983.
This Oriole Girls Honor Badges tab was recently seen on Ebay.
1983 Badge Program for the Oriole Girls:
Arts |
Archery |
Basic Aid and Safety |
Birds |
Boating |
Book of Mormon |
Campcraft |
Canoeing |
![]() Christian Church History |
![]() Unknown |
![]() Child Care |
![]() RLDS Church History |
![]() Citizenship |
![]() Conservation |
![]() Cooking |
![]() Food Preservation |
![]() Crocheting |
![]() Cycling |
![]() Dramatics |
![]() Gardening |
![]() Home |
![]() Handcraft |
![]() Health and Fitness |
![]() Hostess |
![]() Interpersonal Relationships |
![]() Knitting |
![]() Media |
![]() Music |
![]() Nature Appreciation |
![]() Nature Craft |
![]() Needlework |
![]() Outdoor Cooking |
![]() Reading |
![]() Sewing |
![]() Scripture |
![]() Skating |
![]() Sports and Games |
![]() Stewardship |
![]() World Outreach |
Handbooks of the Oriole Girls Program:
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![]() 1946 |
![]() 1983 |
![]() This 1965 article notes that Oriole Girls and the younger Blue Birds earned Service Honors in the form of color-coded feathers |
![]() This 1966 article notes that Oriole Girls are an international program with groups in Germany, Netherlands, Tahiti and other countries. |
Ranks of the Oriole Girls:
1940
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Ranks: Pledge; Oriole Girl, Songster, Second Rank Builder, First Rank Builder |
1946 |
Ranks: Pledge; Oriole Girl, Songster, Second Rank Builder, First Rank Builder
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1983 |
Ranks: Flight of the Spreading Wings, Flight of the Silver Wings, Flight of the Gold Wings
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Oriole Girls Service Star pin
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