submitted by Jennifer Barrows - Troop 699 This is Shaelin, a first year Junior from Troop 699, located in Hemet, California. Shaelin took inspiration for her Bronze Award, from her older sister, Kyleigh. Kyleigh is a Childhood Cancer Survivor, having been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic … [Read more...] about Hats Off For Cancer Bronze Award
Ideas for Your Junior Animal Habitats Badge
Your Girl Scouts have probably been learning about animal habitats since first grade. Don't expect them to be excited about this badge unless you plan some hands-on fun. The Animal Habitats badge is a great badge to enhance with a trip. Go on a hike or camp, or a trip to the zoo or your … [Read more...] about Ideas for Your Junior Animal Habitats Badge
What should you do if you see a wild animal?
If you are going camping or hiking with your Girl Scout troop, it's important to know what to do if you encounter a wild animal. The most important thing to remember is that wild animals are... wild! Some may look cute and friendly but they are not pets. Generally, any animals you see will not … [Read more...] about What should you do if you see a wild animal?
Fundamentals of Camping Bronze Award
submitted by Jennifer Mahan Girl Scout Troop 13514 from Tomball Texas kicked off their first year as Juniors by earning their Bronze Award - the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can earn. On November 16, 2013, the 10 members of this troop culminated a 6 month and over 400 hour project to … [Read more...] about Fundamentals of Camping Bronze Award
How to Be a Color Guard
Submitted by Rose Azbell, Troop 109 A group of first year Junior Girl Scouts from Scenic Hills Service Unit had the opportunity to be Color Guards for Columbus Blue Jackets on Girl Scout Night this past January and the Bobcat Women Basketball Game! The girls worked hard and spent over a month … [Read more...] about How to Be a Color Guard
World Thinking Day Fun – 2014
Below is a collection of World Thinking Day Pictures and Ideas from troop submissions on our Facebook Page HUNGARY - Troop 2297 This year our Service Unit hosted a World Thinking Day and asked each troop to host a country. My troop hosted Hungary. They had a poster board of information, we … [Read more...] about World Thinking Day Fun – 2014
Service Unit World Thinking Day Event Fun
submitted by Kai A. DuBose My name is Kai DuBose, I lead a multi-level troop of 46 girls in Middletown, DE. We are part of the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council and our service unit hosted a World Thinking Day event this past March. What is World Thinking Day You Ask? World Thinking … [Read more...] about Service Unit World Thinking Day Event Fun
Girls Living the GS Law – Be a Sister To Every Girl Scout
submitted by Lindsay Foster My troop have been together for over seven years, we explained to girls early that we expect that they will live the Law, not just recite it every two weeks when we meet. As a leader, I have watched these young women grow from Daisy, Brownie Girl Scouts to amazing … [Read more...] about Girls Living the GS Law – Be a Sister To Every Girl Scout