As a Daisy leader, it can sometimes be difficult to come up activities for each of the petals. Over the last 10 years, I have had multiple Daisy groups; this week I want to share what I have done with my girls to earn the green petal: “Using Resources Wisely“. A great place to start is to … [Read more...] about Using Resources Wisely Daisy Petal
16 Ideas to Afford Supplies, Badges, Uniforms and More
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Daisy Leader writes: From a new Daisy Leader: Our council suggests that Daisys do not bring dues but rather that parents contribute to the troop with supplies and an activity fund. of no more than $30 per year. Trying to work with this budget but how do we … [Read more...] about 16 Ideas to Afford Supplies, Badges, Uniforms and More
Dad and Daughter Girl Scout Campout
Guest Post: Submitted by Girl Scout Troop Leader Katie Faris from Troop 628 in Louisville, KY We have a large multi-level Girl Scout troop of Brownies and Daisies. Last spring we decided to do something totally crazy, invite Dads to go camping with us! This was something one of my co-leaders … [Read more...] about Dad and Daughter Girl Scout Campout
Camping Sit-Upon Buckets “Bum Kits”
Brownie Girl Scout Troop 65026 from Danvers, Massachusetts led by Allison MacDonald, Maryann Owen, and Niki Mather made tie-dye t-shirts and "Bum kits" to celebrate a great year and a great troop. The shirts were made for all the girls in the Girl Scout troop and the leaders. We wore the shirts to a … [Read more...] about Camping Sit-Upon Buckets “Bum Kits”
Silver Award Ideas. 16 Cadette Projects Ideas For A Juliette Girl Scout
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: I need help with Silver Award ideas... Miranda writes: I need some help with the Silver Award: My daughter is a Cadette, but she is also a Juliette. I have been looking for ideas for things for her to do so she can earn her Silver Award, but unfortunately … [Read more...] about Silver Award Ideas. 16 Cadette Projects Ideas For A Juliette Girl Scout
16 Ideas – 2nd Year as a Daisy Girl Scout What Now?
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Daisy Leader writes: I am a second year Daisy leader and have 7 girls returning this year and 7 new girls joining. Last year we focused on the petal set, so all my returning girls have earned all their petals. What do I do this year so that the returning girls … [Read more...] about 16 Ideas – 2nd Year as a Daisy Girl Scout What Now?
Bronze Award Helping Children in Need
Junior Girl Scout Troop 418 decided for their Bronze Award they wanted to help the children of the Wanaque Rehabilitation Center. The children that are cared for in this facility are often wards of the state and have severe developmental and physical disabilities and cannot live at home as they … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Helping Children in Need
Fun ways to Celebrate Juliette Low’s Birthday with Your Scouts
Celebrate Juliette Low's Halloween Birthday with a service project! It's the spookiest time of year, which gives us several activity options. Before having a Halloween party, we sing “Happy Birthday” to Juliette Low to remind our Girl Scouts that October 31st isn't just Halloween. Last October, we … [Read more...] about Fun ways to Celebrate Juliette Low’s Birthday with Your Scouts