How to Earn the Brownie Celebrating Community Badge While Camping
We are all going camping for the weekend, so now what? Does anyone else ever feel like that? I know there are plenty of things to do that are a…
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Should I require every parent to volunteer for at least one meeting?
3-minute read: Setting a “One-Task Rule” at the beginning of the year is a great way to establish a culture of shared responsibility. While you can’t always make it a…
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How to Get More Help from Parents
What if your next troop meeting felt like a fun gathering with friends rather than a frantic race to find missing glue sticks? Most leaders start with big dreams but…
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How to Navigate Difficult Co-Leader Dynamics
4-minute read: Leading a troop is one of the most rewarding ways to mentor young scouts, but when your co-leader relationship hits a rocky patch, it can feel like youāre…
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Advice for New Leaders from Experienced Leaders
Stepping into the role of a new troop leader can feel like embarking on a grand adventure without a map. Between managing cookie season logistics, navigating parent expectations, and trying…
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Silver Award for Life-Saving Carbon Monoxide Project
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. It requires focus, determination, and a deep commitment to improving the community. Today, we are…
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Meal Planning Ideas for Camping
Girl Scout troop leader Bess needs help with meal planning for camping: What kind of food plans do you suggest for an encampment with about 75 girls? Usually each troop…
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Great Ideas for Earning the Brownie Cabin Camper Badge
Ready to take your troopās camping adventures to the next level? The Brownie Cabin Camper badge is the perfect bridge for girls who have mastered the basics and are ready…
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Earn the Buddy Camper Daisy Badge
The Buddy Camper Badge is an exciting introduction to the world of outdoor adventure, specifically designed to help Daisy Girl Scouts build confidence under the stars. Whether the troop is…
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Beginner Camping Tips
As a scout leader, you want to teach girls that they can be independent, self-reliant and strong. There are few better ways to do that than by taking them on…
