We saw a problem in our military community, and we wanted to help. The Bronze Award is a Girl Scout project, combining teamwork and observing our surroundings. For our Bronze Award, we wanted to help animals here in Germany. We learned about being good pet owners and made toys for both the Homberg … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Helping Pets Overseas
Junior Simple Meals Badge and Thanking Sponsors
Junior Simple Meals Badge and Baking is Fun Patch On October 4, 2017 the girls of Troop 6789 earned their Simple Meals badge and a Baking is Fun patch. The troop prepared a meal for all of their families as well as the church congregation. We are blessed to have a full kitchen at the … [Read more...] about Junior Simple Meals Badge and Thanking Sponsors
Bronze Award Project and Christmas Party Fundraiser
Troop 1100 of Carmel, NY earned their Bronze award last December by collecting homemade Christmas cookies and making cookie platters for our local police departments, EMTs, fire departments, 911 dispatchers and healthcare workers in Mahopac, Kent, Brewster, Carmel, Patterson and Lake Carmel. Troop … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Project and Christmas Party Fundraiser
Fall Product Sales Rally
I recently planned and hosted the Biloxi Service Unit’s 1st Annual Fall Product Sales Rally. They have a big rally for cookies but never for chocolates, magazines, and nuts. I thought that was nuts… pun intended. I spoke to the Council about hosting one and getting the incentives and products for … [Read more...] about Fall Product Sales Rally
Opening and Closing Ceremonies for Troop Meetings
Does your troop do opening and closing ceremonies for troop meetings? Daisy leader question: I want to change things up next year for starting and ending meetings. We think the girls would like to add opening and closing ceremonies for troop meetings next year. So I'm interested in what ideas you … [Read more...] about Opening and Closing Ceremonies for Troop Meetings
Bronze Award Toy Drive
Troop 17092 from Savage, Minnesota decided to work with a local non-profit for the Bronze Award. They chose one that provides new and used toys to kids in their community all year round. Before deciding on their award, they met with the founders of The Toy Corner in Savage, Minnesota to … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Toy Drive
GS Journeys with Water Rockets
Our Troop has been learning about water and which of course includes how important it is. Our Daisy learned how nature needs water to live while the Brownies are doing the journey WOW. The Juniors are learning that as a team, their power to change things is greater. The Cadettes are working on their … [Read more...] about GS Journeys with Water Rockets
Beginning Camper Tips
As a scout leader, you want to teach girls that they can be independent, self-reliant and strong. There are few better ways to do that than by taking them on a camping trip! Whether your girls are learning how to start a fire or even just pack a sleeping bag by herself, she is also probably learning … [Read more...] about Beginning Camper Tips