Girl Scout It’s Your World, Change It! Given all of the challenges associated with navigating relationships in Middle School, it was no surprise that our troop chose to take the “It’s Your World, Change It!” (aMaze!) Cadette Leadership Journey. aMaze Cadette Journey Take Action Project For their … [Read more...] about aMaze Cadette Journey Take Action Project
Girl Scout Silver Award Homes for Furry Friends
Mallory, Ellie, Mackenzie and Abby are the girls in our troop that completed this Girl Scout Silver Award project. The 4 Cadette’s are all animal lovers. Between the 4 of them and their families there are 7 cats, 2 dogs and a rabbit. So it was no wonder they choose to do a project that … [Read more...] about Girl Scout Silver Award Homes for Furry Friends
Girl Scouts Completing Missing Requirements
A troop leader wanted to know: What is the best way to handle girls missing a part of the requirements? My girls are Brownies and they have never done any work at home. I feel it is the parents who need to guide them in this. When they don't its the girls that miss out. Our Facebook leaders … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Completing Missing Requirements
Responding to Rude Behavior From Troop Girls and Parents
Troop leader Leslie asked for help: In Search Of Advice. I am the leader and cookie manager for a small troop. Most of our girls have been together for all three years of scouting and at this point consider ourselves very close. We have two new families in our troop though. The girls have been rude, … [Read more...] about Responding to Rude Behavior From Troop Girls and Parents
Celebrating Girl Scouts’ Birthday
We celebrated the Girl Scouts 106th birthday by having a great party! Many troops from our service unit pitched in to make the event a success. We had 93 girls sign up to attend. To start off we had a surprise sing along led by an Ambassador Girl Scout who volunteered her … [Read more...] about Celebrating Girl Scouts’ Birthday
Ways to Choose Girl Scout Parents for Chaperones
Leader question: When your troop has an event and you need an extra parent to help chaperone how do you determine who to take with you if you have more than one parent express interest? Do you draw names? Our Girl Scout leaders shared their thoughts on our Facebook page: Donna's opinion: I would … [Read more...] about Ways to Choose Girl Scout Parents for Chaperones
Should a Disruptive Girl Scout Leave the Troop?
Leader Question: Leader does not know what to do? Basically I am wondering if any troop leaders have ever asked a girl to leave their troop due to behavior? We have a little girl in our Daisy troop who is mean, disruptive, doesn't pay attention, and does things like taking extra cookies and then … [Read more...] about Should a Disruptive Girl Scout Leave the Troop?
5 Tips How To Host Girl Scout Sunday
Girl Scout Sunday The Preamble of the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the USA notes “The motivating force in Girl Scouting is spiritual.” Girl Scout Sunday provides an opportunity to for the organization to thank faith-based communities for their partnership and collaboration. It is also an … [Read more...] about 5 Tips How To Host Girl Scout Sunday