There is always so much to do around the holiday season that trying to plan your December Girl Scout meetings can be super stressful. We've got you covered. Here are some ideas to make it easy for you and fun for the girls. And, of course, there's a fun patch for each activity right here so you … [Read more...] about No-Stress Ideas for Your December Girl Scout Meetings
Ways to Choose Girl Scout Parents for Chaperones
Leader question: When your troop has an event and you need an extra parent to help chaperone how do you determine who to take with you if you have more than one parent express interest? Do you draw names? Our Girl Scout leaders shared their thoughts on our Facebook page: Donna's opinion: I would … [Read more...] about Ways to Choose Girl Scout Parents for Chaperones
Trip Ideas for Use Resources Wisely Petal
Troop leader Wendy asks: Hello, I'm a Daisy leader in Northern California looking for an service or field trip for "use resources wisely". Thanks!! Facebook Leaders gave their their ideas and many of these service and trip ideas for Use Resources Wisely Petal apply to any area: Jennifer … [Read more...] about Trip Ideas for Use Resources Wisely Petal
Bronze Award Project and Christmas Party Fundraiser
Troop 1100 of Carmel, NY earned their Bronze award last December by collecting homemade Christmas cookies and making cookie platters for our local police departments, EMTs, fire departments, 911 dispatchers and healthcare workers in Mahopac, Kent, Brewster, Carmel, Patterson and Lake Carmel. Troop … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Project and Christmas Party Fundraiser
Daisy Troop Meeting Plans
A troop leader shares her Daisy troop meeting plans. This blog is shared with the permission of the leader so that other troops might find inspiration when planning meetings. Lots to Catch Up On... Admittedly, I haven’t blogged in a few months. Fall is the busiest time for me. Kids are back in … [Read more...] about Daisy Troop Meeting 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
Choosing Chaperones for Troop Activities
A leader asked about choosing chaperones for troop activities such as booth sales and trips on our Facebook page. Leader question: When your troop has an event and you need an extra parent to help chaperone how do you determine who to take with you if you have more than one parent express … [Read more...] about Choosing Chaperones for Troop Activities
Camping at the Zoo to Earn the Animal Habitats Badge
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