Silver Pine Tree

The silver pine tree pin is a particular honor granted to scouts who are given the responsibility of a stand-in counselor for their own cabin. This role may be temporary, or it may last the entire summer, depending on the need. Unlike the gold pine tree of a full counselor, the silver represents a scout's connection to her cabinmates, as referenced in the poem about friendship - while counselors are maintaining their old friendships, a stand-in counselor is still forging her own with her cabin as she goes about her work. A silver pine tree is a very good sign for a scout wanting to apply to be a counselor herself when she is of age, as it shows that she already has the confidence and leadership skills to take on the role.