NOT OUT GAMES FOR GIRLS! I love singing songs and playing games with scouts. But I have to tell you games that include ‘YOUR OUT’ drive me insane. Yes “Musical Chairs” you are on the top of my list. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not one of those people that lets a kid always win a board game. I … [Read more...] about Play Games With Your Scouts With No “Your Out” Rules
3 Cheers for Animals Journey In-A-Day
submitted by Staci Jansma During the all-day event, daisies gathered to learn more about how to care for animals. The event began with a presentation by our local Humane Society who shared about caring for animals and what animals need to live. The daisies learned that caring for animals, is like … [Read more...] about 3 Cheers for Animals Journey In-A-Day
Scout New Leader Training
Question from a new leader about training: I was really looking forward to being a Daisy leader for my daughter. I took the training and already feel completely discouraged. The amount of paperwork seems overwhelming. The trainer was less enthusiastic and the whole thing doesn't seem like much fun … [Read more...] about Scout New Leader Training
Daisy GS Leader Help
New Daisy scout leader needs your help: I am taking over our Daisy troop next year. Our current leader didn't have the time so we didn't do much plus we didn't sell cookies so there is no money. I will be taking training but not til September and I would like to start planning now. Any advise would … [Read more...] about Daisy GS Leader Help
Daisy Scout Bridging Ideas
Help 1st year leader here! We are bridging from daisies to brownies soon and need some Daisy bridging ideas. Having them walk and announcing their names doesn't seem to be a ceremony. The twist me turn me little skit says its best for rededication. What do most troops do as a bridging ceremony? … [Read more...] about Daisy Scout Bridging Ideas
Baby Steps to Recruiting Scout Leaders
Personally, I hate to say "no" to adding a girl to my troop because every girl deserves the opportunity to be in scouts. So our troop continues to grow. Scheduling my time get more difficult with more levels. As troop leader, it seemed I needed to plan and attend every event. Last year we had a … [Read more...] about Baby Steps to Recruiting Scout Leaders
Daisy Rose Petal: Making the World a Better Place
One activity that I am especially proud of my Daisy girls for accomplishing is their Sustainable Recycling Program. Originally at Harelson Elementary (K-6th grade), the kids were not recycling their milk cartons at lunch. This was a fairly easy task to implement. We spoke with our school … [Read more...] about Daisy Rose Petal: Making the World a Better Place
Help for new Daisy Scout Leader
Submitted by Jodi of Troop 50332 Confessions of a new leader: Are you on the fence with becoming a new Daisy Scout Leader? So was I! Starting the year with Daisys as a first time scout leader, I was very nervous. It's hard for me to speak to a group of people so I'll admit I almost backed … [Read more...] about Help for new Daisy Scout Leader