Our Brownie troop is very small. I have 4 girls registered but only have 3 that are attending meetings. The fourth girl is moving to a different area and has decided not to continue at this time. My girls are so much fun. We have our own challenges as a small troop and we have … [Read more...] about Small Troop Hurdles & Bonuses
Trip Ideas for Use Resources Wisely Petal
Troop leader Wendy asks: Hello, I'm a Daisy leader in Northern California looking for an service or field trip for "use resources wisely". Thanks!! Facebook Leaders gave their their ideas and many of these service and trip ideas for Use Resources Wisely Petal apply to any area: Jennifer … [Read more...] about Trip Ideas for Use Resources Wisely Petal
When Girl Scouts Opt Out of Cookie Sales
Troop leader asks: Any advise on how to handle a family that wants to opt out of cookie sales, but still wants to make it fair for the troop? Facebook Leaders gave their input on what to do when Girl Scouts opt out of cookie sales: Becky wrote in: According to GS rules, troop funds are to be … [Read more...] about When Girl Scouts Opt Out of Cookie Sales
Top 4 Ways to Catch Up on Daisy Petals
Sara asked: I am a new Daisy Troop Leader and we are currently working on our Petals. The girls have earned a couple so far. We have some new girls joining our troop this month and I am wondering how the other girls could earn the petals we have already learned. I'd like to know how others have … [Read more...] about Top 4 Ways to Catch Up on Daisy Petals
Girl Led: Beyond the Simple Vote
As Girl Scout leaders, we all know that it’s critical for our girls to take a leap and make decisions in age appropriate ways. This is challenging to many of us, and there are great blog entries already written on the topic here and here. Sometimes, having girls or leaders generate ideas and taking … [Read more...] about Girl Led: Beyond the Simple Vote
Bronze Award: Helping Pets Get Adopted
We are a split level troop and due to the journey requirement, we only had one girl who was eligible to work on her Bronze award that needed to complete out during the current scout year. Working with only one scout can be difficult because there is not the same amount of peer support. But … [Read more...] about Bronze Award: Helping Pets Get Adopted
Brownie Outdoor Journey
Our Brownie troop has been working on the new Outdoors Journey during their last year as Brownies. It was an easy choice as our troop loves to be outdoors and learn new adventures. We are very happy that Girl Scouts added this Journey! For their Hiking badge, they first worked on safety and they had … [Read more...] about Brownie Outdoor Journey
Bronze Award Helping Pets Overseas
We saw a problem in our military community, and we wanted to help. The Bronze Award is a Girl Scout project, combining teamwork and observing our surroundings. For our Bronze Award, we wanted to help animals here in Germany. We learned about being good pet owners and made toys for both the Homberg … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Helping Pets Overseas