Troop 17092 from Savage, Minnesota decided to work with a local non-profit for the Bronze Award. They chose one that provides new and used toys to kids in their community all year round. Before deciding on their award, they met with the founders of The Toy Corner in Savage, Minnesota to … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Toy Drive
Deciding if a Movie is Appropriate for Scouts
Scout Age Appropriate Movie? Question: I am looking for ideas on earning the Global Action badge. I REALLY want to have a showing of He Named Me Malala, but it is rated PG13. I already have a space reserved. Do you have any other ideas of more kindergarten age appropriate movies on the same … [Read more...] about Deciding if a Movie is Appropriate for Scouts
GS Journeys with Water Rockets
Our Troop has been learning about water and which of course includes how important it is. Our Daisy learned how nature needs water to live while the Brownies are doing the journey WOW. The Juniors are learning that as a team, their power to change things is greater. The Cadettes are working on their … [Read more...] about GS Journeys with Water Rockets
Scouts Love Superheroes
At the start of our second Daisy year, with my youngest daughter, I found myself trying to decide what to do. We had spent the first year earning all of our Daisy Petals with the Flower Garden stories and activities provided in the Daisy Binder. We were welcoming 5 new Scouts … [Read more...] about Scouts Love Superheroes
Beginning Camper 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 a camping trip! Whether your girls are learning how to start a fire or even just pack a sleeping bag by herself, she is also probably learning … [Read more...] about Beginning Camper Tips
Choosing Occasions for Giving Scout Certificates
Question: Thru Daisys and Brownies I gave my girls certificates for completed badges. Now as Juniors they don't seem to care about the certificate. I asked them and they said they like them but I think they didn't want to seem ungrateful. Wondering if you give your girls … [Read more...] about Choosing Occasions for Giving Scout Certificates
Choosing Chaperones for Troop Activities
A leader asked about choosing chaperones for troop activities such as booth sales and trips on our Facebook page. Leader question: When your troop has an event and you need an extra parent to help chaperone how do you determine who to take with you if you have more than one parent express … [Read more...] about Choosing Chaperones for Troop Activities
Kid Friendly First Aid Kits
A leader asked about kid friendly first aid kits on our Facebook page. Leader question: What have other leaders put in a Kid Friendly First Aid Kit? Sort of feel like gauze pads, tape etc., might be not appropriate but what are others thoughts? This first aid kit would not be for our troop, but … [Read more...] about Kid Friendly First Aid Kits