No matter how old your girls are in your Girl Scout troop its amazing how each girl steps up and lives the Girl Scout Law. In Girl Scout Troop 1216, the girls stepped up and were friendly and helpful, considerate and caring and most of all they were a sister to every Girl Scout. This story was … [Read more...] about Being a Sister to Every Girl Scout
Scout Cookies Can Make A Difference
Story submitted by Tara Marr Many people see Girl Scout cookie season as time for Girl Scout troops to raise money to help pay for events, go on trips, and buy supplies for troop. We are a troop located in Akron, Ohio and my girls made the decision to donate part of their proceeds to help our … [Read more...] about Scout Cookies Can Make A Difference
Your First GS Investiture Ceremony – Keep It Fun
Submitted by Staci Jansma Why have an Investiture Ceremony? Holding an Investiture/Re-dedication Ceremony is not required, but I felt it was very important for the girls to understand the reasoning when I first learned about it – as it seemed so special. Last year, we were first year daisies … [Read more...] about Your First GS Investiture Ceremony – Keep It Fun
Using Resources Wisely Daisy Petal
As a Daisy leader, it can sometimes be difficult to come up activities for each of the petals. Over the last 10 years, I have had multiple Daisy groups; this week I want to share what I have done with my girls to earn the green petal: “Using Resources Wisely“. A great place to start is to … [Read more...] about Using Resources Wisely Daisy Petal
16 Ideas to Afford Supplies, Badges, Uniforms and More
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Daisy Leader writes: From a new Daisy Leader: Our council suggests that Daisys do not bring dues but rather that parents contribute to the troop with supplies and an activity fund. of no more than $30 per year. Trying to work with this budget but how do we … [Read more...] about 16 Ideas to Afford Supplies, Badges, Uniforms and More
Dad and Daughter Girl Scout Campout
Guest Post: Submitted by Girl Scout Troop Leader Katie Faris from Troop 628 in Louisville, KY We have a large multi-level Girl Scout troop of Brownies and Daisies. Last spring we decided to do something totally crazy, invite Dads to go camping with us! This was something one of my co-leaders … [Read more...] about Dad and Daughter Girl Scout Campout
Camping Sit-Upon Buckets “Bum Kits”
Brownie Girl Scout Troop 65026 from Danvers, Massachusetts led by Allison MacDonald, Maryann Owen, and Niki Mather made tie-dye t-shirts and "Bum kits" to celebrate a great year and a great troop. The shirts were made for all the girls in the Girl Scout troop and the leaders. We wore the shirts to a … [Read more...] about Camping Sit-Upon Buckets “Bum Kits”
Silver Award Ideas. 16 Cadette Projects Ideas For A Juliette Girl Scout
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: I need help with Silver Award ideas... Miranda writes: I need some help with the Silver Award: My daughter is a Cadette, but she is also a Juliette. I have been looking for ideas for things for her to do so she can earn her Silver Award, but unfortunately … [Read more...] about Silver Award Ideas. 16 Cadette Projects Ideas For A Juliette Girl Scout