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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

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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

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16 Ideas – 2nd Year as a Daisy Girl Scout What Now?

Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Daisy Leader writes: I am a second year Daisy leader and have 7 girls returning this year and 7 new girls joining. Last year we focused on the petal set, so all my returning girls have earned all their petals. What do I do this year so that the returning girls … [Read more...] about 16 Ideas – 2nd Year as a Daisy Girl Scout What Now?

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Bronze Award Helping Children in Need

Junior Girl Scout Troop 418 decided for their Bronze Award they wanted to help the children of the Wanaque Rehabilitation Center.  The children that are cared for in this facility are often wards of the state and have severe developmental and physical disabilities and cannot live at home as they … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Helping Children in Need

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Fun ways to Celebrate Juliette Low’s Birthday with Your Scouts

Celebrate Juliette Low's Halloween Birthday with a service project! It's the spookiest time of year, which gives us several activity options. Before having a Halloween party, we sing “Happy Birthday” to Juliette Low to remind our Girl Scouts that October 31st isn't just Halloween. Last October, we … [Read more...] about Fun ways to Celebrate Juliette Low’s Birthday with Your Scouts

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Earning the Brownie Hiking Badge

Over the years my Girl Scout troop has gone on many hikes, some related to a badge and others just for fun.  This last spring we combined a fun hike with earning one of the new Girl Scout Brownie badges, Hiking. TRAIL MIX RECIPE 2 cups Cheerios 2 cups Fruit Loops 2 cups Rice Chex … [Read more...] about Earning the Brownie Hiking Badge

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18 Ideas to get the most out of Scouts with limited time from Leaders

Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Nicole writes: My girls will be first year Junior Girl Scouts this year and they want to earn their Summit award again, badges and also earn their Bronze award as well. I know that we have to do a Journey before we start working on the Bronze. I guess my … [Read more...] about 18 Ideas to get the most out of Scouts with limited time from Leaders