Leader would like to hear from you: My troop will be starting middle school next year, and I've already been told that some girls will be dropping out because being in Scouts makes you unpopular. How have other leaders dealt with this issue? Our Facebook page was helpful for this … [Read more...] about 6 Ideas on Keeping Older Scouts Interested
Brownie Badges for Daisy Level
Question: I'm a troop leader of all 1st grade Daisies. My community manager said before we bridge that we need to work on a Brownie badge, so the girls will have an idea of what is to be expected of Brownies and get them excited about staying in Scouts. Anyone have any ideas of a good Brownie badge … [Read more...] about Brownie Badges for Daisy Level
How to Keep Cadette Girls Interested
Cadette leader question: our girls are all sixth graders, and they just seem to be too cool for everything right now. They soundly reject so many of our ideas - a quilting event with the service unit, an opportunity to do the flag ceremony at a school event, helping out with Mega Drop, etc. In … [Read more...] about How to Keep Cadette Girls Interested
Camping at the Zoo to Earn the Animal Habitats Badge
Our Junior Troop, 1887, has made a commitment to participate in at least 1 community service project EVERY month and is overall the MOST active troop in Hopkins County! That is something to be proud of. In addition, the girls also earn at least 1 badge per month and take at least 1 trip every month! … [Read more...] about Camping at the Zoo to Earn the Animal Habitats Badge
Keeping Daisy Girls Focused
Hi all! Leader needs a little help with her Daisy troop (all first graders). Lately, I think partly due to winter, the girls have been getting out of hand at the meetings, not listening to me or each other, and it's been tough. Our meetings are 1:15 long so we don't have a snack break. I try to work … [Read more...] about Keeping Daisy Girls Focused
Ambassador Trip Ideas
Ambassador girls wants some ideas: Hi! I am posting because I our troop of seniors and ambassadors have saved money for a trip next year. our leader suggested we ask others about their trips especially want to know what you spent. Some of the girls are interested in going someplace with a beach like … [Read more...] about Ambassador Trip Ideas
Daisy Troop Embraces Non-Conventional Families
First year leader wants your opinion: We recently had a "she and me" night in honor of Mother's Day. I have 7 Kindergarten Daisies. When I sent out the email invites, I made sure not to say "mother's day" and any guest was welcomed. Well, I found out after the fact that one of my girls has … [Read more...] about Daisy Troop Embraces Non-Conventional Families
Brownie Ceremony Ideas
Leader question; Our Brownie troop is bridging next month and was wondering what has your Brownie troop done for the ceremony?? Also any ideas for a low-cost end of the year party?? Thank you. Leaders on our Facebook page left some of their ideas to help: Amy's troop: Ours was last … [Read more...] about Brownie Ceremony Ideas