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
Leading your Daughter Scout
Just let me say, I lead my son through Cub Scouts, Sunday school, Bring a Child to Work Day and directed entire Vacation Bible School programs. The two of us learned a lot together and when he bridged to Boy Scouts, I was the one ready to give him some space. He needed to see other … [Read more...] about Leading your Daughter Scout
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
How to Start the Troop Funding Process
New troop leader asks: We finally got approval for our troop to start. How did your troop start regarding funding? Do you ask for dues and buy supplies or do you have each girl bring supplies in? Do you go buy a bunch of supplies before the first meeting and have troop pay you back? We asked troop … [Read more...] about How to Start the Troop Funding Process
After School Scout Program
Starting a multilevel troop in an after school scout program. This past summer our local Community Development Manager ran a bi-weekly after school scout program for girls at our child care facility. We decided to continue the program this fall, and I stepped in to lead the troop. I was a Brownie … [Read more...] about After School Scout Program
Cell Phones at Troop Meetings
Leader is frustrated: I am so tired of telling my girls to put away their cell phones at troop meetings. The parents haven't been helpful either because most of them feel that they need to be able to reach them during meeting times. How have you dealt with this? Our Facebook leaders … [Read more...] about Cell Phones at Troop Meetings
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
Male Girl Scout Leaders
Question from a dad: Hopefully, I can get input here. My wife has a Junior troop with our older daughter and she is expecting our third child. Our 5 year old has been looking forward to being a Girl Scout next year with mom as her leader. My wife says "no way". I'm thinking of stepping up … [Read more...] about Male Girl Scout Leaders