Donna would like your input: I have a newly formed brownie troop of 10 girls, we have taken two fun field trips, first one to a farm, second one to a museum. Only half the troop showed up to each trip. Should I allow the ones that didn't show up earn the fun patch as well? If their parents make up … [Read more...] about Should Girls Earn Scout Fun Patches Without Attending Events
Scout Camping… How much fun can you have in a weekend?
How much fun can you have in a weekend while camping with your scouts? GSSEM Troop 41135 put that to the test. They spent a June weekend at GSHOM Camp MerrieWoode in the Little House unit. They stayed in Little House A and had access to Harriet Hall as their dining hall. It is also the Camp's … [Read more...] about Scout Camping… How much fun can you have in a weekend?
Expectations of Scout Troop Parents
New Leader with questions: I just took the new leader training last night. There is a lot of emphasis put on the first parent meeting and "setting expectations". I'm curious what we're some of the expectations for the scout parents other leaders had.. Our Facebook Leaders have shared their … [Read more...] about Expectations of Scout Troop Parents
Little Free Libraries: A Silver Award Project
My Cadette daughter, Miranda, recently earned her Silver Award. Her project, Little Free Libraries of Taylor, consisted of constructing and installing 3 Little Free Libraries within our city to promote the love of reading in children and literacy in adults who may not have access to our local … [Read more...] about Little Free Libraries: A Silver Award Project
Play Games With Your Scouts With No “Your Out” Rules
NOT OUT GAMES FOR GIRLS! I love singing songs and playing games with scouts. But I have to tell you games that include ‘YOUR OUT’ drive me insane. Yes “Musical Chairs” you are on the top of my list. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not one of those people that lets a kid always win a board game. I … [Read more...] about Play Games With Your Scouts With No “Your Out” Rules
Guideline for Parent and Daughter Badge Earning
Cynthia wants your advice: I am not a leader but a parent. I would like to help my daughter earn badge during summer. I have found articles but I don't know what is needed to show work was done or a check list on what steps are can you point me in right direction? Troop leaders left their ideas … [Read more...] about Guideline for Parent and Daughter Badge Earning
7 Ideas on Recruiting Scouts
Lori wants some ideas: Hi There. My co-leader and I will be leading our Daisies for the second year. We are a small troop. Any suggestions on recruiting girls for our scout troop? Thank you. Here are some ideas from our Facebook GS leaders: 1. S'mores social info meeting. Just have fun and … [Read more...] about 7 Ideas on Recruiting Scouts
Summer Time Scout Field Trips
Our Facebook leaders have tons of ideas for summer time troop field trips! Valerie's trips planned: Camping, drive in movies, ceramic making, build a bear, strawberry or apple picking and a baseball game. These are a few of the trips my troop of 29 will be doing this summer. Colleen's idea: You … [Read more...] about Summer Time Scout Field Trips