We celebrated the Girl Scouts 106th birthday by having a great party! Many troops from our service unit pitched in to make the event a success. We had 93 girls sign up to attend. To start off we had a surprise sing along led by an Ambassador Girl Scout who volunteered her … [Read more...] about Celebrating Girl Scouts’ Birthday
5 Tips How To Host Girl Scout Sunday
Girl Scout Sunday The Preamble of the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the USA notes “The motivating force in Girl Scouting is spiritual.” Girl Scout Sunday provides an opportunity to for the organization to thank faith-based communities for their partnership and collaboration. It is also an … [Read more...] about 5 Tips How To Host Girl Scout Sunday
Small Troop Hurdles & Bonuses
Our Brownie troop is very small. I have 4 girls registered but only have 3 that are attending meetings. The fourth girl is moving to a different area and has decided not to continue at this time. My girls are so much fun. We have our own challenges as a small troop and we have … [Read more...] about Small Troop Hurdles & Bonuses
Trip Ideas for Use Resources Wisely Petal
Troop leader Wendy asks: Hello, I'm a Daisy leader in Northern California looking for an service or field trip for "use resources wisely". Thanks!! Facebook Leaders gave their their ideas and many of these service and trip ideas for Use Resources Wisely Petal apply to any area: Jennifer … [Read more...] about Trip Ideas for Use Resources Wisely Petal
Girl Led: Beyond the Simple Vote
As Girl Scout leaders, we all know that it’s critical for our girls to take a leap and make decisions in age appropriate ways. This is challenging to many of us, and there are great blog entries already written on the topic here and here. Sometimes, having girls or leaders generate ideas and taking … [Read more...] about Girl Led: Beyond the Simple Vote
Bronze Award: Helping Pets Get Adopted
We are a split level troop and due to the journey requirement, we only had one girl who was eligible to work on her Bronze award that needed to complete out during the current scout year. Working with only one scout can be difficult because there is not the same amount of peer support. But … [Read more...] about Bronze Award: Helping Pets Get Adopted
Leading your Daughter Scout
Just let me say, I lead my son through Cub Scouts, Sunday school, Bring a Child to Work Day and directed entire Vacation Bible School programs. The two of us learned a lot together and when he bridged to Boy Scouts, I was the one ready to give him some space. He needed to see other … [Read more...] about Leading your Daughter Scout
Turning Ho-Hum Requirements Into Something Special
Brainstorming Ideas So I had a real “Ah HA” moment last winter as I was going through the Junior badge book. I’m sure there are many different ways that people brainstorm. Personally, I go through our book with a post-it on every badge listing ideas and resources I have access to. I do a … [Read more...] about Turning Ho-Hum Requirements Into Something Special