submitted by Laura Nealon This is a great event for older girls to run. The older girls in our Service Unit run so many events that we made a decision to let them just be participants. We had 5 adult volunteers at the event but could have used more. We charged $5 per girl. This allowed us … [Read more...] about Scout SWAP Night
What should you do if you see a wild animal?
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?
Count It Up Daisy Leaf
Daisy girls can earn 4 different leaves to put below their petals. Today I want to share with you some ideas for the Count it Up daisy Leaf. Find out what Cookies Cost Making Change COOKIES ARE $4.00 this year in my area change based on what it cost near you Put girls in pairs, … [Read more...] about Count It Up Daisy Leaf
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