Letting go and Let the Girls Lead One of the hardest things a Girl Scout leader faces is finding that balance of knowing when to stop planning and letting the girls decide what they want to do. We are told that when the girls start as Daisies it should be more girl scout leader led planning and … [Read more...] about Girl Led Planning in Scouts
aMazing Journey – Navigating Life’s Mazes
Where do I begin with the aMazing Journey for Cadettes? As a Cadette Leader working on the Journey books with your troop can be a challenge. You may have heard the girls complain “This is too much like school” or “I am bored, I want to play a game or make a craft.” I have listened to my girls and … [Read more...] about aMazing Journey – Navigating Life’s Mazes
Girl Scout Ways Badge Activities
Beyond what is found in the Girl Scout books, are you looking for additional activities to do with your girls while they work toward their Girl Scout Ways Badge;? During a Girl Scout meeting, I had my Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassador girls worked on their Girl Scout Ways badge. We split up … [Read more...] about Girl Scout Ways Badge Activities
Silver Award – Giving back to the Community
Today's post comes from a Cadette Girl Scout leader from Troop 1563 in Manchester, Md. One of her girls, who is also her daughter, earned her Silver Award in September of this year. She held a clothing giveaway after finishing the Amaze Journey. Jeannie's Silver Award Project Jeannie sought … [Read more...] about Silver Award – Giving back to the Community