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November 24, 2018 By Laura

Brownies Think Like an Engineer Journey

  Recently my Brownies worked on doing the new Think Like an Engineer Journey. This was a great badge to work on, especially if your girls are very hands on like mine are. This journey was probably more interesting than the traditional journeys. I felt that having them create, collaborate, … [Read more...] about Brownies Think Like an Engineer Journey

Filed Under: Brownies, Journeys

JEDI* Training Scout Event

October 23, 2018 By Laura

JEDI* Training Scout Event

Troop 15036, at the time of this event, had 15 Daisy’s and 2 Brownies. Approximately 23 scouts attended our JEDI* Training Scout Event which included our girls and another new troop that we had invited. When we decided we wanted to do something this big for our troop … we went all out! We made a … [Read more...] about JEDI* Training Scout Event

Filed Under: Brownies, Camping/Outdoor Activities, Celebrations, Parties & Events, Daisies, Girl Scout, GS Activities, Juniors

September 1, 2018 By Laura

Games and Activities for First Troop Meeting

New troop leaders asks: We'll be meeting our girls, and they will be meeting each other, for the first time next month at their first troop meeting. What fun games or activities have you tried that would help everyone feel more comfortable? New to this so specifics would be helpful. leaders on … [Read more...] about Games and Activities for First Troop Meeting

Filed Under: Brownies, Girl Scout, Troop Management

April 3, 2018 By Laura

Girl Scouts Completing Missing Requirements

A troop leader wanted to know: What is the best way to handle girls missing a part of the requirements? My girls are Brownies and they have never done any work at home. I feel it is the parents who need to guide them in this. When they don't its the girls that miss out. Our Facebook leaders … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Completing Missing Requirements

Filed Under: Badges, Brownies, Journeys, Troop Management

March 7, 2018 By Laura

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

Filed Under: Brownies, Girl Scout, Troop Management

January 28, 2018 By Laura

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

Filed Under: Ambassador, Brownies, Cadette, Daisies, Girl Scout, Juniors, Seniors, Troop Management

January 9, 2018 By Laura

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

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January 1, 2018 By Laura

Brownie Outdoor Journey

Our Brownie troop has been working on the new Outdoors Journey during their last year as Brownies. It was an easy choice as our troop loves to be outdoors and learn new adventures. We are very happy that Girl Scouts added this Journey! For their Hiking badge, they first worked on safety and they had … [Read more...] about Brownie Outdoor Journey

Filed Under: Badges, Camping/Outdoor Activities, Girl Scout, Journeys

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