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
Mission Sisterhood Journey in a Weekend
My troop of 5 Senior scouts in ninth and tenth grade decided to do the Senior "Mission: Sisterhood" Journey. Since high school students are so busy, we decided to do it as a weekend event. We invited the other 10th grade senior troops in our town to join us. Our group ended up with 14 girls … [Read more...] about Mission Sisterhood Journey in a Weekend
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
Campfire Cooking Ideas
Leader question. We have a multilevel troop and are going camping for the first time next month. We have access to a kitchen but would like to do at least one meal over a campfire. What are some of your favorite campfire cooking ideas, recipes and treats. Facebook Girl Scout leaders shared their … [Read more...] about Campfire Cooking Ideas
Meal Planning For Camping
Girl Scout troop leader Bess needs help with meal planning for camping: What kind of food plans do you suggest for an encampment with about 75 girls? Usually each troop is on their own for breakfast and lunch and we usually have dinner together. We usually have tacos for dinner but we're wondering … [Read more...] about Meal Planning For Camping
Outdoors Badges for Multilevel Troop
Girl Scout Cadette and Senior troop 3469 from Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma hosted an event to earn outdoor badges for multilevel troop 18 at Martin Park Nature Center in May. Troop 18's leader, Pat Wimberley, let us know that their Girl Scouts would like to earn some outdoor badges. The … [Read more...] about Outdoors Badges for Multilevel Troop
GS Journeys with Water Rockets
Our Troop has been learning about water and which of course includes how important it is. Our Daisy learned how nature needs water to live while the Brownies are doing the journey WOW. The Juniors are learning that as a team, their power to change things is greater. The Cadettes are working on their … [Read more...] about GS Journeys with Water Rockets
Beginning Camper Tips
As a scout leader, you want to teach girls that they can be independent, self-reliant and strong. There are few better ways to do that than by taking them on a camping trip! Whether your girls are learning how to start a fire or even just pack a sleeping bag by herself, she is also probably learning … [Read more...] about Beginning Camper Tips