Becky wants ideas: Need some great money earners for cadettes that aren't bake sales! We are heading to Savannah, Ga next June and need LOTS of money. Here are ideas from our Facebook friends: 1. Host a badge or journey workshop for younger scouts! 2. We have had great success with yard sales. … [Read more...] about Top 8 Ways to Earn Money for Scouts
Should Girls Earn Scout Fun Patches Without Attending Events
Donna would like your input: I have a newly formed brownie troop of 10 girls, we have taken two fun field trips, first one to a farm, second one to a museum. Only half the troop showed up to each trip. Should I allow the ones that didn't show up earn the fun patch as well? If their parents make up … [Read more...] about Should Girls Earn Scout Fun Patches Without Attending Events
Ways to Handle a Disruptive Scout
Daisy leader has a serious question: I have a leader question. I have a girl in my troop who I constantly have problems with I have 24 in my troop and this girl have problems at every meeting it wasn't until we went to camp when she damaged my truck and hit a girl in the face twice what should I do? … [Read more...] about Ways to Handle a Disruptive Scout
Expectations of Scout Troop Parents
New Leader with questions: I just took the new leader training last night. There is a lot of emphasis put on the first parent meeting and "setting expectations". I'm curious what we're some of the expectations for the scout parents other leaders had.. Our Facebook Leaders have shared their … [Read more...] about Expectations of Scout Troop Parents
Play Games With Your Scouts With No “Your Out” Rules
NOT OUT GAMES FOR GIRLS! I love singing songs and playing games with scouts. But I have to tell you games that include ‘YOUR OUT’ drive me insane. Yes “Musical Chairs” you are on the top of my list. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not one of those people that lets a kid always win a board game. I … [Read more...] about Play Games With Your Scouts With No “Your Out” Rules
Guideline for Parent and Daughter Badge Earning
Cynthia wants your advice: I am not a leader but a parent. I would like to help my daughter earn badge during summer. I have found articles but I don't know what is needed to show work was done or a check list on what steps are can you point me in right direction? Troop leaders left their ideas … [Read more...] about Guideline for Parent and Daughter Badge Earning
3 Cheers for Animals Journey In-A-Day
submitted by Staci Jansma During the all-day event, daisies gathered to learn more about how to care for animals. The event began with a presentation by our local Humane Society who shared about caring for animals and what animals need to live. The daisies learned that caring for animals, is like … [Read more...] about 3 Cheers for Animals Journey In-A-Day
7 Ideas on Recruiting Scouts
Lori wants some ideas: Hi There. My co-leader and I will be leading our Daisies for the second year. We are a small troop. Any suggestions on recruiting girls for our scout troop? Thank you. Here are some ideas from our Facebook GS leaders: 1. S'mores social info meeting. Just have fun and … [Read more...] about 7 Ideas on Recruiting Scouts