There is always so much to do around the holiday season that trying to plan your December Girl Scout meetings can be super stressful. We've got you covered. Here are some ideas to make it easy for you and fun for the girls. And, of course, there's a fun patch for each activity right here so you … [Read more...] about No-Stress Ideas for Your December Girl Scout Meetings
Make November Memorable with These Ideas for Your Girl Scout Meetings
We can't talk about November without highlighting Thanksgiving. Get your troop together for a Friendsgiving celebration they won't forget. Your Brownies will have a wonderful Friendsgiving while they earn the Snacks badge. Download includes: Learn about Thanksgiving food with a guessing gameMake … [Read more...] about Make November Memorable with These Ideas for Your Girl Scout Meetings
Ideas for Your October Girl Scout Meetings
There are many opportunities for October Girl Scout meetings. From parties to educational badges and everything else in between, MakingFriends has plenty of fun ideas to pique your girls' interests. Our favorite idea is this Making Games Brownie badge download-- Halloween Edition. With just a little … [Read more...] about Ideas for Your October Girl Scout Meetings
Girl Scout Fundraising Ideas
Girl Scout fundraising will vary from council to council. Some won't allow Girl Scout fundraising at all while others limit the time of year, the number of times per year or the type of fundraising. Many councils will limit Girl Scout fundraising to "money earning" such as car washes and garage … [Read more...] about Girl Scout Fundraising Ideas
Gold Award Grant Winners Announced
We received dozens of applications for our Gold Award grant program. The quality of the work being done be Girl Scouts across the country is amazing. It was a difficult choice. Every applicant was deserving. The first place Gold Award grant winner is Isabella Cook Isabella's project, … [Read more...] about Gold Award Grant Winners Announced
Special Guy and Girls Derby Planning
Our Crazy Car race is run as father/daughter event. It's a great opportunity to get the dads (or special guy) involved in scouting. After running our derby event for several years, we have it down to a science. If you are thinking of giving it a try, here are our suggestions: Fee: Entry fee is … [Read more...] about Special Guy and Girls Derby Planning
Junior Playing the Past Badge: It was a Blast Man!
Thinking of earning the Junior Playing the Past Badge? Why not turn your meeting into a party! It's great for end of year, beginning of year or anytime your girls just wanna have fun. You might even consider a bring a friend party to introduce new girls to scouting. Junior Troop 408 of … [Read more...] about Junior Playing the Past Badge: It was a Blast Man!
Get Your Sleuth On With our Junior Detective Badge In A Bag®
Are you a GS leader looking for something to do with your Junior troop? Our Detective Badge in a Bag® combines an educational experience with hands-on fun and your girls will earn the Junior Detective badge in one unforgettable meeting. Our Detective Badge in a Bag® has everything you will need … [Read more...] about Get Your Sleuth On With our Junior Detective Badge In A Bag®