Does your troop do opening and closing ceremonies for troop meetings? Daisy leader question: I want to change things up next year for starting and ending meetings. We think the girls would like to add opening and closing ceremonies for troop meetings next year. So I'm interested in what ideas you … [Read more...] about Opening and Closing Ceremonies for Troop Meetings
Male Girl Scout Leaders
Question from a dad: Hopefully, I can get input here. My wife has a Junior troop with our older daughter and she is expecting our third child. Our 5 year old has been looking forward to being a Girl Scout next year with mom as her leader. My wife says "no way". I'm thinking of stepping up … [Read more...] about Male Girl Scout Leaders
Earning Respect Authority Petal
Leader question: Does anyone have any ideas on how to earn the Respect Authority Petal besides police and fireman trips or visits? Our Facebook leaders gave their advice: Deb suggests: Your troop can go to a water park or public pool. Have a lifeguard lead a group discussion about different … [Read more...] about Earning Respect Authority Petal
Managing A Multilevel Daisy Brownie Troop
Troop leader Sharon asked: Our Daisy troop has 17 girls, half in Kindergarten and half first graders. I don't want to split the troop next year. Looking for suggestions on how to have 2nd year Daisies along with 1st year brownies? Has anyone done this? Can you share your tips for managing a … [Read more...] about Managing A Multilevel Daisy Brownie Troop
Best Month For GS Bridging
Will your scout troop bridge in the spring or in the fall? What is the best month for bridging? There are great reasons both for bridging in the spring or waiting for the fall. Bridging Daisy leader question: What month is best for bridging? Our Facebook leaders responded and shared their … [Read more...] about Best Month For GS Bridging
Do Parents Stay for Scout Meetings
Daisy Leader Wants to Know: Do parents stay for scout meetings? We got a lat start for our first year in February. The number of moms that stayed during the meetings surprised me. They probably stay because we only meet for one hour. Mostly they just sit away from the girls and chit-chat but I have … [Read more...] about Do Parents Stay for Scout Meetings
Bronze Award Toy Drive
Troop 17092 from Savage, Minnesota decided to work with a local non-profit for the Bronze Award. They chose one that provides new and used toys to kids in their community all year round. Before deciding on their award, they met with the founders of The Toy Corner in Savage, Minnesota to … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Toy Drive
Fun Ways for Daisies to Bridge to Brownies
Leader question: Any ideas on how to make bridging from Daisy's to Brownie's fun and creative? Our Facebook scout Leaders had some really creative ideas for our readers to try at their next bridging celebration! Valerie wrote: For my troop's first set of bridging Daisies, I had each Daisy fill … [Read more...] about Fun Ways for Daisies to Bridge to Brownies