Whew doggie!!! I sure did get my Scout leadership badge today. Well, if they had leadership badges for us adults of course LOL. I had all 14 girls at my house starting from 10am to 5:40pm. Between all three of my age levels (Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassador girls) they did their journeys for each … [Read more...] about Journey in a Day Using MakingFriends Badge in a Bag® Kits
Daisy Troop Embraces Non-Conventional Families
First year leader wants your opinion: We recently had a "she and me" night in honor of Mother's Day. I have 7 Kindergarten Daisies. When I sent out the email invites, I made sure not to say "mother's day" and any guest was welcomed. Well, I found out after the fact that one of my girls has … [Read more...] about Daisy Troop Embraces Non-Conventional Families
Brownie Ceremony Ideas
Leader question; Our Brownie troop is bridging next month and was wondering what has your Brownie troop done for the ceremony?? Also any ideas for a low-cost end of the year party?? Thank you. Leaders on our Facebook page left some of their ideas to help: Amy's troop: Ours was last … [Read more...] about Brownie Ceremony Ideas
What is a Good Amount of Girls for a Troop?
Leader needs advice -I am thinking of becoming a new leader (I would have a combined group brownies and juniors), how small is too small a group. Thanks in advance. Facebook leaders shared their suggestions: Lisa's input: I recommend 4 of each level so they have some of their group usually there … [Read more...] about What is a Good Amount of Girls for a Troop?
Best Activities for Scouts
Leader question: What are some things that your troop did that they actually loved and you would highly recommend doing again? And what are some things that your troop did that they did not like? And would you or would you not have done something different? Our Facebook page leaders shared their … [Read more...] about Best Activities for Scouts
Should Scout Dues be Reimbursed?
Leader needs advice: I have a parent who paid for her daughter's dues a year in advance. They decided not to continue with scouts in the middle of the year. Am I obligated to reimburse her for part of the dues? Thanks in advance. Facebook friends of MakingFriends®.com wrote in with their … [Read more...] about Should Scout Dues be Reimbursed?
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
Bronze Award: Keeping Your Community’s History
Blog submitted by Troop 288 Leaders Urie Tucker and Bridgette Bock Bronze Award Journey In conjunction with Troop 288's efforts to achieve their Bronze Award, our Junior Scouts sought out ways that they could make a difference in their local community and effect positive change. In partnership … [Read more...] about Bronze Award: Keeping Your Community’s History