The development of Bone Builders was guided by several key principles:

• Engage the Girl Scouts in learning that is age-appropriate, relevant, and fun.
• Encourage personal responsibility and healthy lifestyle choices that will lead to lifelong good health while impacting family and friends.
• Enhance awareness of the importance of calcium-containing foods and weight bearing activity in obtaining maximum bone mass to help prevent osteoporosis.
• Educate using a variety of learning methods so the Girl Scouts can achieve knowledge and skills in areas such as individual research, group discussions, presentations, interactive conversations, creative arts, etc.