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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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