My name is Michelle Misterka and I am the proud mother of two beautiful girls. I have been lucky enough to be their GS troop leader since they were each in Kindergarten. This means I have been a troop leader for the past 7 years. I currently lead a Junior troop and a Cadette troop and have … [Read more...] about Bronze Award to Help Hungry College Students
Earth Day Ideas for Scouts
Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Scout troops all over the USA stepped up and helped the environment. Below are some great projects done by troops just like you. Add your Earth Day ideas … [Read more...] about Earth Day Ideas for Scouts
Get Your Sleuth On With our Junior Detective Badge In A Bag®
Are you a GS leader looking for something to do with your Junior troop? Our Detective Badge in a Bag® combines an educational experience with hands-on fun and your girls will earn the Junior Detective badge in one unforgettable meeting. Our Detective Badge in a Bag® has everything you will need … [Read more...] about Get Your Sleuth On With our Junior Detective Badge In A Bag®
Service Project: Healthy Teeth for Easter
Easter Baskets for Food Bank - with an emphasis on tooth care Troop 60005 from California helps fulfill Food Pantry’s wish for Easter Baskets with less candy, more tooth care. The scouts of Moorpark, California have made Easter Baskets for families cared for by the local Food Pantry for the past … [Read more...] about Service Project: Healthy Teeth for Easter
Our Bliss Journey was a Huge Success!
Over a long weekend, Senior Troop 3398 from Plainview, NY did The Ambassador Bliss Journey using the totally Girl Led Dream Journey Badge in a Bag® kit from MakingFriends®.com. It was the most beautifully run, comprehensive and productive weekend. The crafts are totally appropriate for high … [Read more...] about Our Bliss Journey was a Huge Success!
Having Fun Making Jewelry – Junior Badge
Submitted by Troop 80671 Our troop have used many of MakingFriends®.com badges in a bag throughout the years. One badge that stands out from the rest is the Jewelry badge for Juniors. The girls enjoyed the opportunity to make 5 different kinds of Jewelry and we also added a additional safety pin … [Read more...] about Having Fun Making Jewelry – Junior Badge
9 Ways Scout Leaders Can Get Help From Parents
After losing three co-leaders and getting numerous last-minute cancellations from parent volunteers, an exhausted troop leader posted for help on our Facebook page. "Exhausted Leader" has done Fall Product Sales, cookie booths and the holiday parade by herself as well as planned every troop meeting … [Read more...] about 9 Ways Scout Leaders Can Get Help From Parents
World Thinking Day – Iceland Ideas
Submitted by Troop 30136 My name is Brittanie and I am a first time leader with a Daisy troop of five girls. We just had a great time celebrating World Thinking Day, learning all about the country Iceland. Learning about Iceland We looked at pictures of Icelandic food, animals, arts and crafts, … [Read more...] about World Thinking Day – Iceland Ideas