Our Service Unit is located in Long Island, NY. Our Girl Scout Service Unit decided to make September 11th ceremony plans for the years when the anniversary falls on a weekend. We wanted to share our plans, which was customized for our community, so that others could have a starting point for … [Read more...] about September 11th Ceremony Plans
Daisy Troop Starts Year With Fun, Service and Investiture
Solar Eclipse Fun and Service With the Great American Solar Eclipse that happened in August, we wanted to do something special with our girls. We live in Missouri and were pretty close to see totality. Some families made the 15 minute (or more) trek to see totality and of course we wanted to know … [Read more...] about Daisy Troop Starts Year With Fun, Service and Investiture
Opening and Closing Ceremonies for Troop Meetings
Does your troop do opening and closing ceremonies for troop meetings? Daisy leader question: I want to change things up next year for starting and ending meetings. We think the girls would like to add opening and closing ceremonies for troop meetings next year. So I'm interested in what ideas you … [Read more...] about Opening and Closing Ceremonies for Troop Meetings
Best Month For GS Bridging
Will your scout troop bridge in the spring or in the fall? What is the best month for bridging? There are great reasons both for bridging in the spring or waiting for the fall. Bridging Daisy leader question: What month is best for bridging? Our Facebook leaders responded and shared their … [Read more...] about Best Month For GS Bridging
Fun Ways for Daisies to Bridge to Brownies
Leader question: Any ideas on how to make bridging from Daisy's to Brownie's fun and creative? Our Facebook scout Leaders had some really creative ideas for our readers to try at their next bridging celebration! Valerie wrote: For my troop's first set of bridging Daisies, I had each Daisy fill … [Read more...] about Fun Ways for Daisies to Bridge to Brownies
Choosing Occasions for Giving Scout Certificates
Question: Thru Daisys and Brownies I gave my girls certificates for completed badges. Now as Juniors they don't seem to care about the certificate. I asked them and they said they like them but I think they didn't want to seem ungrateful. Wondering if you give your girls … [Read more...] about Choosing Occasions for Giving Scout Certificates
Brownie Ceremony Ideas
Leader question; Our Brownie troop is bridging next month and was wondering what has your Brownie troop done for the ceremony?? Also any ideas for a low-cost end of the year party?? Thank you. Leaders on our Facebook page left some of their ideas to help: Amy's troop: Ours was last … [Read more...] about Brownie Ceremony Ideas
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