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
Summer Time Scout Field Trips
Our Facebook leaders have tons of ideas for summer time troop field trips! Valerie's trips planned: Camping, drive in movies, ceramic making, build a bear, strawberry or apple picking and a baseball game. These are a few of the trips my troop of 29 will be doing this summer. Colleen's idea: You … [Read more...] about Summer Time Scout Field Trips
Trip Planning with Disabled Scouts
Leader needs advice: I have a Brownie troop of 14 girls. One of the girls is in a wheelchair. In years past, I have only done activities that see can participate in. Going forward, I am sure that I will need to mix it up a bit to keep the other girls interested. Not sure how to handle this. Of … [Read more...] about Trip Planning with Disabled Scouts
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
Bronze Award to Help Hungry College Students
My name is Michelle Misterka and I am the proud mother of two beautiful girls. I have been lucky enough to be their GS troop leader since they were each in Kindergarten. This means I have been a troop leader for the past 7 years. I currently lead a Junior troop and a Cadette troop and have … [Read more...] about Bronze Award to Help Hungry College Students
Earth Day Ideas for Scouts
Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Scout troops all over the USA stepped up and helped the environment. Below are some great projects done by troops just like you. Add your Earth Day ideas … [Read more...] about Earth Day Ideas for Scouts
Service Project: Healthy Teeth for Easter
Easter Baskets for Food Bank - with an emphasis on tooth care Troop 60005 from California helps fulfill Food Pantry’s wish for Easter Baskets with less candy, more tooth care. The scouts of Moorpark, California have made Easter Baskets for families cared for by the local Food Pantry for the past … [Read more...] about Service Project: Healthy Teeth for Easter
What is Fun Outdoors?
Girl Scout's having fun outdoors. This past month GS Leader 411 asked leaders to submit a picture of their girls outdoors doing something. Below are the great submissions and now ideas for things you can do with your girls. Our 5K Daisy Troop 6301 is from Oconomowoc, WI and this last year we … [Read more...] about What is Fun Outdoors?