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.
Why Multi-Level Troop Meetings are Actually a Superpower Let’s be honest: leading a multi-level troop can feel like you’re herding cats while juggling flaming torches. One minute you’re helping a…
We’ve all been there: you’re staring at a mountain of leftover fleece and realize those random scraps could actually keep a dozen shelter pets warm this winter. It’s that classic…
3-minute read: The short answer: Yes! It’s not just a hashtag for when you finally fold your laundry on the same day you washed it. “Adulting” was officially added to…
Recently, my Junior troop spent a winter night at a (heated) cabin in the woods. What did we want to do? Set up programs to go snow-shoeing? Work on fire-building…
Troop 15036, at the time of this event, had 15 Daisy’s and 2 Brownies. Approximately 23 scouts attended our JEDI* Training Scout Event which included our girls and another new…
3-minute read: The Bridging Award is a special patch earned by completing two specific requirements found in the Scout Handbook. First, your scout must spend 1 hour sharing their knowledge…
5-minute read: Finding local volunteer opportunities is a great way to make a direct impact. Both VolunteerMatch and Volunteers of America allow you to search by zip code to find…
Miranda writes: I need some help with the Silver Award: My daughter is a Cadette, but she is also an Independent Girl Scout. I have been looking for ideas for…
When you have a troop full of animal lovers, you just know their Girl Scout Silver Award is going to involve some paws, claws, or whiskers! Our Cadettes—Mallory, Ellie, Mackenzie,…
Short answer: Nope! Think of the handbook as a giant, 200-page suggestion box, not a law book. While we definitely want to keep those core values intact, you have total…
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