If you are going camping or hiking with your Girl Scout troop, it's important to know what to do if you encounter a wild animal. The most important thing to remember is that wild animals are... wild! Some may look cute and friendly but they are not pets. Generally, any animals you see will not … [Read more...] about What should you do if you see a wild animal?
Host Your Own Daisy Days Event
Submitted by Staci Jansma When I first became a leader I was so overwhelmed with these events, get this training done, thoughts of how was this going to work, how can you start a brand new Girl Scout troop!?! Where Do You Start and What is a Daisy Day Event? I’m sure you have felt that way … [Read more...] about Host Your Own Daisy Days Event
9 Ideas for Scout Rededication/Investiture Ceremony
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Elaine Writes: Does anyone have any fresh ideas for a rededication/investiture ceremony? We're a small troop of just 6 girls, and they're first year Juniors. For the past 2 years I've been doing a candle ceremony (with the story of Juliette Low passing the … [Read more...] about 9 Ideas for Scout Rededication/Investiture Ceremony
11 Ideas for Scouts to give back this Holiday Season
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Priya Writes: Anyone have any great ideas about holiday projects to do with Junior Girl scouts? Thinking about making and sending cards overseas, or something for a local hospital. Curious about what other Junior Girl Scouts have done. Answers … [Read more...] about 11 Ideas for Scouts to give back this Holiday Season
Being a Sister to Every Girl Scout
No matter how old your girls are in your Girl Scout troop its amazing how each girl steps up and lives the Girl Scout Law. In Girl Scout Troop 1216, the girls stepped up and were friendly and helpful, considerate and caring and most of all they were a sister to every Girl Scout. This story was … [Read more...] about Being a Sister to Every Girl Scout
Your First GS Investiture Ceremony – Keep It Fun
Submitted by Staci Jansma Why have an Investiture Ceremony? Holding an Investiture/Re-dedication Ceremony is not required, but I felt it was very important for the girls to understand the reasoning when I first learned about it – as it seemed so special. Last year, we were first year daisies … [Read more...] about Your First GS Investiture Ceremony – Keep It Fun
Using Resources Wisely Daisy Petal
As a Daisy leader, it can sometimes be difficult to come up activities for each of the petals. Over the last 10 years, I have had multiple Daisy groups; this week I want to share what I have done with my girls to earn the green petal: “Using Resources Wisely“. A great place to start is to … [Read more...] about Using Resources Wisely Daisy Petal
Dad and Daughter Girl Scout Campout
Guest Post: Submitted by Girl Scout Troop Leader Katie Faris from Troop 628 in Louisville, KY We have a large multi-level Girl Scout troop of Brownies and Daisies. Last spring we decided to do something totally crazy, invite Dads to go camping with us! This was something one of my co-leaders … [Read more...] about Dad and Daughter Girl Scout Campout