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October 7, 2015 By Stephanie Rose 1 Comment

Should Girls Earn Scout Fun Patches Without Attending Events

Donna would like your input: I have a newly formed brownie troop of 10 girls, we have taken two fun field trips, first one to a farm, second one to a museum. Only half the troop showed up to each trip. Should I allow the ones that didn't show up earn the fun patch as well? If their parents make up … [Read more...] about Should Girls Earn Scout Fun Patches Without Attending Events

Filed Under: Celebrations, Parties & Events, Girl Scout, Trips & Tours

September 14, 2015 By jodi Leave a Comment

Little Free Libraries: A Silver Award Project

My Cadette daughter, Miranda, recently earned her Silver Award. Her project, Little Free Libraries of Taylor, consisted of constructing and installing 3 Little Free Libraries within our city to promote the love of reading in children and literacy in adults who may not have access to our local … [Read more...] about Little Free Libraries: A Silver Award Project

Filed Under: Cadette, GS Awards, Service Projects, Silver Award Tagged With: Cadette Girl Scouts, girl scouts, Silver Award

September 11, 2015 By jodi 1 Comment

Play Games With Your Scouts With No “Your Out” Rules

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

Filed Under: Ambassador, Brownies, Cadette, Daisies, Girl Scout, GS Activities, Juniors, Seniors Tagged With: games, girl scouts, songs

July 20, 2015 By Stephanie Rose Leave a Comment

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

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July 6, 2015 By Stephanie Rose Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Girl Scout, GS Activities, Troop Management

June 22, 2015 By Stephanie Rose Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Celebrations, Parties & Events, Ceremonies, Daisies, Girl Scout

May 12, 2015 By jodi Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Bronze Award, Girl Scout, GS Awards, Juniors, Service Projects Tagged With: bronze award, girl scout, junior girl scout, service project

May 5, 2015 By jodi Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Girl Scout, Service Projects Tagged With: earth day, environment, service project

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