Leader Lesson Plan for Brownie Senses Badge
Did you know that we have 5 senses and we use them without even being aware of it. As a Brownie Girl Scout work with your girls to help make…
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Being a Girl Scout leader is one of those “it takes a village” situations. Whether it’s sharing a foolproof way to explain the Daisy Petals to a room of high-energy five-year-olds or passing along a secret stash of extra cookie forms, the community is built on a “we’re all in this together” mentality. Newer leaders often find their footing thanks to the veterans who offer up their tried-and-true meeting plans and Leader Resources, turning what could be an overwhelming volunteer gig into a shared adventure. At the end of the day, helping another leader isn’t just about earning a badge—it’s about living out that part of the Law to “be a sister to every Girl Scout,” everyone included.
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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 you’re…
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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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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…
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Meeting Lesson Plan: Rosie the Rose
Here is a recap of how our troop earned their Rose petal using this lesson plan! I’m so excited for this one! The Rose Petal (Make the World a Better…
