When searching for activities and things to do for each petal, I find that it is important to have a lot of activities because girls sometime complete things quicker than you think. 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 … [Read more...] about Daisy Considerate and Caring Petal
What is Fun Outdoors?
Girl Scout's having fun outdoors. This past month GS Leader 411 asked leaders to submit a picture of their girls outdoors doing something. Below are the great submissions and now ideas for things you can do with your girls. Our 5K Daisy Troop 6301 is from Oconomowoc, WI and this last year we … [Read more...] about What is Fun Outdoors?
Simple Project Idea for the Junior Jeweler Badge
Never underestimate some cast-off jewelry and a bunch of fourth-grade girls. This is the story of how trash became treasure and a life-changing moment for some girls in Indiana and in Haiti while working on the Junior Jeweler badge. What started as a simple project for our Junior Jeweler … [Read more...] about Simple Project Idea for the Junior Jeweler Badge
Camping Fun – Balloon Flip Flops & Tacos in a Bag
submitted by Shayne Richard Fritz Our troop went Camping over the summer. We went to Camp Chenoa and stayed at Rocky Top in the Yurts, they love staying there. There was 3 of them that "pulled" an all nighter, but had a great time while we were there. We went with about 40 other scouts we all … [Read more...] about Camping Fun – Balloon Flip Flops & Tacos in a Bag
Favorite Snack to Share – Slinky Apples
submitted by Paula Riggins So it was one of our troop’s first registration nights and along with some game time for the girls we asked everyone to bring a snack to share. I asked everyone to be sensitive to peanut allergies and shoot for something healthy. I could just imagine the panic and see … [Read more...] about Favorite Snack to Share – Slinky Apples
Earn a Daisy Journey and Learn about Horses
My name is Jennifer O’Neil, this is my 3rd year as a Girl Scout leader. I joined girl scouts because I use to be a girl scout when I was younger and my daughter wanted to be in scouts so I joined again. My troop story is about my Daisy troop – we have a troop of 15 girls from kindergarten and 1st … [Read more...] about Earn a Daisy Journey and Learn about Horses
Princess Petals: A Leaders Journey Through a Scout Year
submitted by Rebecca Larocque It seems that each year our troop takes on additional younger girls. Siblings or friends, or that single left without a troop, I can’t say no. It was during my second year as a leader that they introduced Journeys. Many at our service unit said “No Way, these are … [Read more...] about Princess Petals: A Leaders Journey Through a Scout Year
Cadette Special Agent Badge- Crime Scene Investigation
submitted by Denise Raich One of the badges that my Cadettes had been wanting to earn is the Special Agent badge. Being in Law Enforcement, I have fingerprinted several subjects over the years and was excited for this badge also. I purchased the Special Agent Badge In A Bag® from … [Read more...] about Cadette Special Agent Badge- Crime Scene Investigation