A leader asked about kid friendly first aid kits on our Facebook page. Leader question: What have other leaders put in a Kid Friendly First Aid Kit? Sort of feel like gauze pads, tape etc., might be not appropriate but what are others thoughts? This first aid kit would not be for our troop, but … [Read more...] about Kid Friendly First Aid Kits
Welcoming a New Girl Joining a GS Troop
Leader help!! Looking for ideas for welcoming a new girl into an established Brownie troop. Something fun and informative. What do you do? Scout leaders from our Facebook page had some creative suggestions for welcoming new girls into their troop: Erika shared her troop's tradition: We would sit … [Read more...] about Welcoming a New Girl Joining a GS Troop
World Thinking Day Fun – 2016
Below is a collection of World Thinking Day pictures and ideas from troop submissions on our Facebook Page to use for inspiration for your next International event. HAITI First year Cadette troop 30770 made these dresses and head wraps for their international food festival also known … [Read more...] about World Thinking Day Fun – 2016
Brownie Badges for Daisy Level
Question: I'm a troop leader of all 1st grade Daisies. My community manager said before we bridge that we need to work on a Brownie badge, so the girls will have an idea of what is to be expected of Brownies and get them excited about staying in Scouts. Anyone have any ideas of a good Brownie badge … [Read more...] about Brownie Badges for Daisy Level
Keeping Daisy Girls Focused
Hi all! Leader needs a little help with her Daisy troop (all first graders). Lately, I think partly due to winter, the girls have been getting out of hand at the meetings, not listening to me or each other, and it's been tough. Our meetings are 1:15 long so we don't have a snack break. I try to work … [Read more...] about Keeping Daisy Girls Focused
Best Activities for Scouts
Leader question: What are some things that your troop did that they actually loved and you would highly recommend doing again? And what are some things that your troop did that they did not like? And would you or would you not have done something different? Our Facebook page leaders shared their … [Read more...] about Best Activities for Scouts
Bronze Award: Keeping Your Community’s History
Blog submitted by Troop 288 Leaders Urie Tucker and Bridgette Bock Bronze Award Journey In conjunction with Troop 288's efforts to achieve their Bronze Award, our Junior Scouts sought out ways that they could make a difference in their local community and effect positive change. In partnership … [Read more...] about Bronze Award: Keeping Your Community’s History
What to do if all my Scouts Can’t Attend a Brownie Camporee?
Leader wants your advice: We have a group of 10 girls entering Brownies. We've been together for a year now. An opportunity for a brownie camporee became available and here is the dilemma: One or two girls would not be able to go, because their parents think they are too young to be away for two … [Read more...] about What to do if all my Scouts Can’t Attend a Brownie Camporee?