Brownie leader needs your help: This is more a parent question but there always seems to be good advice here. This will be our first year as Brownies. I decided to become a Daisy leader because my daughter was having trouble socializing. Her teachers have said she is very quiet and doesn't interact … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Help A Shy Scout
Scouts are International Travelers!
Submitted by Jessica Brannon, Co-Leader The first troop meeting of this year I asked each girl what they most wanted to do in scouts. All except for 2 girls said they wanted to travel. Some requests were simply “go to a beach” while others went big with Paris, London or Canada. Well, lucky … [Read more...] about Scouts are International Travelers!
Planning Girl Journeys Around Schedules
Leader needs some help: I was trying to put together a summer journey 2-day workshop for my Juniors. During the year, too many girls miss meetings due to conflicts so I thought summer workshop would be better. At the time, my girls voted and agreed. Tried to get the girls together for a quick … [Read more...] about Planning Girl Journeys Around Schedules
Daisy Violet Petal: Be A Sister To Every Girl
Fun Ways Your Scouts Can Earn Their Be A Sister To Every Girl Petal I know as a Daisy Leader we are always trying to come up with new and exciting ways to earn the Daisy Petals. Over the last 10 years, I have had multiple Daisy groups; this week I want to share what I have done with my … [Read more...] about Daisy Violet Petal: Be A Sister To Every Girl
Stepping Down as a Scout Leader
Cadette scout leader is not sure what to do: My daughter is not going to continue with GS. She had to make some hard choices regarding her schedule. I still have 5 other girls in the troop who have been together since Daisies. So far, they all want to continue. We are in a small town and it is the … [Read more...] about Stepping Down as a Scout Leader
Top 8 Ways to Earn Money for Scouts
Becky wants ideas: Need some great money earners for cadettes that aren't bake sales! We are heading to Savannah, Ga next June and need LOTS of money. Here are ideas from our Facebook friends: 1. Host a badge or journey workshop for younger scouts! 2. We have had great success with yard sales. … [Read more...] about Top 8 Ways to Earn Money for Scouts
Planning Journeys for a Multi-Level Troop
Leader needs some advice: I am a brand new leader, taking over an existing troop of 7 girls, 3 second year Brownies and 4 first year Juniors. I was just approached by a new mom, asking if her daughter can join our troop. Her daughter is a first year Brownie. I am NOT doing Journey's this year, I am … [Read more...] about Planning Journeys for a Multi-Level Troop
Should Girls Earn Scout Fun Patches Without Attending Events
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