It’s always a favorite Scout Event!

Thinking Day* is often the biggest event of the year for girls. Many councils and service units plan an international event where each troop represents a country that belongs to WAGGGS. Dressed in their international costumes,  girls “travel” from table to table and “visit’ each country. They get their passports stamped, and collect a souvenir such as a fact sheet, or pins for swapping. Often there is food to sample and displays to view, with music and photos from the country. MakingFriends®.com has ideas and products to help make your celebration a success.

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Fun Fact: Many of the WAGGGS countries have both girl and boys in their troops.

International Superheroes

Whether you are running an event, attending an event or enjoying a party with your troop, we have everything you need to make the event a success. Don’t miss all the free printables!

Ideas for International Events

Whether you are running an event, attending an event or enjoying a party with your troop, we have everything you need to make the event a success. Don’t miss all the free printables!

Ideas for Choosing a Country

Choose a popular country like France, an exotic county like Thailand or choose a country your girls have never heard about like Burkina Faso. We have something for every country!

International Friendship Swap Kits

No international celebration is complete without a round of swapping. We have kits for every country!

Free Printables

Thinking Day* is an opportunity to learn about girls from other parts of the world. Print our freebies for your troop to hand out at their country table.

Ideas for International Costumes

Your outfits can be as simple as wearing a neckerchief or elaborate as head to toe costumes with face paint. Don’t forget to get your girls involved in the decision making.

International Food Recipes

You’ll want to choose food that is easy to sample. Finger food is always a good choice. We’ve got kid-friendly recipes that all the girls will actually try!

International Patches

You won’t want to forget patches. Fun patches are available for your Thinking Day* or International event. Check back each year for the newest designs. Patches are also available for individual countries.

Supporting WAGGGS

Thinking Day* is an opportunity for your troop to support  girls and women around the world. There are many way to be a global sister. Help your girls to choose one and remember what this fun holiday is really about.