Brainstorming Ideas So I had a real “Ah HA” moment last winter as I was going through the Junior badge book. I’m sure there are many different ways that people brainstorm. Personally, I go through our book with a post-it on every badge listing ideas and resources I have access to. I do a … [Read more...] about Turning Ho-Hum Requirements Into Something Special
Helping Cancer Survivors and Education About Cancer
Our scout troop 80195, which is comprised of Brownies and Juniors, earned the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Patch that was offered in a Ohio council while they were partnered with Pantene. The girls learned about cancer, chemotherapy, health of hair and wrote letters to a cancer survivor. The girls … [Read more...] about Helping Cancer Survivors and Education About Cancer
Planning Girl Journeys Around Schedules
Leader needs some help: I was trying to put together a summer journey 2-day workshop for my Juniors. During the year, too many girls miss meetings due to conflicts so I thought summer workshop would be better. At the time, my girls voted and agreed. Tried to get the girls together for a quick … [Read more...] about Planning Girl Journeys Around Schedules
Planning Journeys for a Multi-Level Troop
Leader needs some advice: I am a brand new leader, taking over an existing troop of 7 girls, 3 second year Brownies and 4 first year Juniors. I was just approached by a new mom, asking if her daughter can join our troop. Her daughter is a first year Brownie. I am NOT doing Journey's this year, I am … [Read more...] about Planning Journeys for a Multi-Level Troop
aMuse Junior Journey Success with only 2 girls
submitted by Tammy Keling ACTION!!!! We earning the aMuse Journey with just two girls using the Action Badge In A Bag® kit from Makingfriends. This was the best Journey in a Bag project so far! We did this on a Saturday all day. We even completed our TAP. They planned, rehearsed and put on a … [Read more...] about aMuse Junior Journey Success with only 2 girls
What is a Journey Badge in a Bag®?
I could spend a whole article writing and telling you all about what is included in a badge in a bag from makingfriends.com, what the benefits are and why you should buy for your troop. But instead today Tammy Keling a Junior Leader is sharing her troops experience with the kits and shares pictures … [Read more...] about What is a Journey Badge in a Bag®?
Junior Agent of Change Journey
If your a Junior leader struggling to figure out what to do for the Agent of Change Journey this post is exactly what your looking for. Today I want to share with you some great activities to do with your girls while working on Journey. BADGE IN BAG - Take the planning out of … [Read more...] about Junior Agent of Change Journey
Bullying and Jealousy Activities for Junior Scouts
Junior Girl Scout Troop 42120 have been together since they were Daisy Girl Scouts, their leader Christie Eckardt has taught the girls about bullying and jealously, two things that can hurt a friendship and yourself. She shares a few activities she has done with her girls. Jealousy Monsters Why … [Read more...] about Bullying and Jealousy Activities for Junior Scouts