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
Earning the Brownie Hiking Badge
Over the years my Girl Scout troop has gone on many hikes, some related to a badge and others just for fun. This last spring we combined a fun hike with earning one of the new Girl Scout Brownie badges, Hiking. TRAIL MIX RECIPE 2 cups Cheerios 2 cups Fruit Loops 2 cups Rice Chex … [Read more...] about Earning the Brownie Hiking Badge
18 Ideas to get the most out of Scouts with limited time from Leaders
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Nicole writes: My girls will be first year Junior Girl Scouts this year and they want to earn their Summit award again, badges and also earn their Bronze award as well. I know that we have to do a Journey before we start working on the Bronze. I guess my … [Read more...] about 18 Ideas to get the most out of Scouts with limited time from Leaders
Nine Camporee Ideas from Scout Leaders
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Gretchen writes: Hello Ladies, I am thinking about next year's Service Unit Camporee and was looking for some theme suggestions. What was the best camporee you've been to? I appreciate your suggestions. Have a great day. Answers From Other Girl Scout Leaders … [Read more...] about Nine Camporee Ideas from Scout Leaders
Girl-Led Brownie Journey
Sharon McDonald wrote a great blog about guiding a girl-led Daisy Troop at an age appropriate level. Expanding on that, we'd like to share some ideas for a girl-led Girl Scout Brownie Journey using our Badge in a Bags©. First, don't select the journey for them. We've made a printable flyer to … [Read more...] about Girl-Led Brownie Journey
Why Not To Miss Scout Early Bird Sign Up!
Are you all Registered and Ready for the new Girl Scout year? Well, it is that time of year again. Getting the kids ready to go back to school & go back to GIRL SCOUTING! If you missed the Early Bird sign up deadline, don’t worry; you still have time to do it. The new Girl Scouting year … [Read more...] about Why Not To Miss Scout Early Bird Sign Up!
Girl Led Planning in Scouts
Letting go and Let the Girls Lead One of the hardest things a Girl Scout leader faces is finding that balance of knowing when to stop planning and letting the girls decide what they want to do. We are told that when the girls start as Daisies it should be more girl scout leader led planning and … [Read more...] about Girl Led Planning in Scouts
Bronze Award Pajama Party
Junior Bronze Award Pajama Party Our Girl Scout troop, #40847 recently earned our bronze award. For our Junior Bronze Award we held a pajama party and invited other local Girl Scout troops to attend. We held the pajama party at our local elementary school, so their was no cost to use the … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Pajama Party