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August 3, 2018 By Laura

Mission Sisterhood Journey in a Weekend

My troop of 5 Senior scouts in ninth and tenth grade decided to do the Senior "Mission: Sisterhood" Journey.  Since high school students are so busy, we decided to do it as a weekend event. We invited the other 10th grade senior troops in our town to join us. Our group ended up with 14 girls … [Read more...] about Mission Sisterhood Journey in a Weekend

Filed Under: Camping/Outdoor Activities, Journeys, Seniors

January 28, 2018 By Laura

Girl Led: Beyond the Simple Vote

As Girl Scout leaders, we all know that it’s critical for our girls to take a leap and make decisions in age appropriate ways. This is challenging to many of us, and there are great blog entries already written on the topic here and here. Sometimes, having girls or leaders generate ideas and taking … [Read more...] about Girl Led: Beyond the Simple Vote

Filed Under: Ambassador, Brownies, Cadette, Daisies, Girl Scout, Juniors, Seniors, Troop Management

January 9, 2018 By Laura

Turning Ho-Hum Requirements Into Something Special

  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

Filed Under: Badges, Badges, Badges, Badges, Badges, Girl Scout, Journeys, Journeys, Journeys, Journeys, Journeys, Journeys, Petals, Service Projects, Troop Management

October 12, 2017 By Laura

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

Filed Under: Ambassador, Brownies, Cadette, Daisies, Fundraising Ideas, Girl Scout, GS Activities, Juniors, Money Earning Ideas, Seniors

August 31, 2017 By Laura

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

Filed Under: Ambassador, Brownies, Cadette, Ceremonies, Daisies, Girl Scout, Juniors, Seniors, Troop Management

May 7, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Ambassador, Camping/Outdoor Activities, Daisies, Girl Scout, GS Activities, Journeys, Journeys, Juniors, Seniors

March 21, 2017 By Laura 7 Comments

GS Indoor Camping Sleepover

  Jennie Pilkey is a co-leader for a first year Daisy troop.  She shared how their troop planned a GS Indoor Camping Sleepover. This is our first year as a troop, and the first year for all but 3 of our girls as scouts.  Our girls decided they would like to try camping this spring, so we … [Read more...] about GS Indoor Camping Sleepover

Filed Under: Ambassador, Brownies, Cadette, Camping/Outdoor Activities, Celebrations, Parties & Events, Daisies, Girl Scout, Juniors, Seniors

March 6, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

Choosing Chaperones for Troop Activities

A leader asked about choosing chaperones for troop activities such as booth sales and trips on our Facebook page. Leader question: When your troop has an event and you need an extra parent to help chaperone how do you determine who to take with you if you have more than one parent express … [Read more...] about Choosing Chaperones for Troop Activities

Filed Under: Ambassador, Brownies, Cadette, Camping/Outdoor Activities, Celebrations, Parties & Events, Cookie Time, Daisies, Girl Scout, Juniors, Seniors, Trips & Tours, Troop Management

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