Our Junior Troop, 1887, has made a commitment to participate in at least 1 community service project EVERY month and is overall the MOST active troop in Hopkins County! That is something to be proud of. In addition, the girls also earn at least 1 badge per month and take at least 1 trip every month! … [Read more...] about Camping at the Zoo to Earn the Animal Habitats Badge
Bronze Award Provide K9 Police Officers Bullet Proof Vests
submitted by Troop 80067 Police Officers risk their lives each and every day when they go to work protecting their community. However, our 4 legged officers are not as protected as we would think. Many K9 officers do not have the same bullet proof vests as our human officers due to lack of … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Provide K9 Police Officers Bullet Proof Vests
Junior GS Camp Library Bronze Award Project
Submitted by Abra Cross For my Juniors' Bronze Award they really did the "find a need, fill a need" part of their Journey. We planned a winter camp-out at one of our local camps the weekend before Thanskgiving Break. The weather was freezing - we even got a light dusting of snow! So, they were … [Read more...] about Junior GS Camp Library Bronze Award Project
Ambassador Trip Ideas
Ambassador girls wants some ideas: Hi! I am posting because I our troop of seniors and ambassadors have saved money for a trip next year. our leader suggested we ask others about their trips especially want to know what you spent. Some of the girls are interested in going someplace with a beach like … [Read more...] about Ambassador Trip Ideas
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
Best Activities for Scouts
Leader question: What are some things that your troop did that they actually loved and you would highly recommend doing again? And what are some things that your troop did that they did not like? And would you or would you not have done something different? Our Facebook page leaders shared their … [Read more...] about Best Activities for Scouts
Bronze Award: Keeping Your Community’s History
Blog submitted by Troop 288 Leaders Urie Tucker and Bridgette Bock Bronze Award Journey In conjunction with Troop 288's efforts to achieve their Bronze Award, our Junior Scouts sought out ways that they could make a difference in their local community and effect positive change. In partnership … [Read more...] about Bronze Award: Keeping Your Community’s History
Camp Sleeping Arrangements for Scouts
Leader question: I have a Junior troop. When we go camping, myself and my co-leader assign girls bunks. We get too much input from parents on where they think their girls should go. Plus, we have a scout that few parents want their girls with because she is disruptive at night. I would love to hear … [Read more...] about Camp Sleeping Arrangements for Scouts