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Cadette leader question: our girls are all sixth graders, and they just seem to be too cool for everything right now. They soundly reject so many of our ideas – a quilting event with the service unit, an opportunity to do the flag ceremony at a school event, helping out with Mega Drop, etc. In […]

August 23, 2016 By Stephanie Rose Leave a Comment

How to Keep Cadette Girls Interested

Cadette leader question: our girls are all sixth graders, and they just seem to be too cool for everything right now. They soundly reject so many of our ideas - a quilting event with the service unit, an opportunity to do the flag ceremony at a school event, helping out with Mega Drop, etc. In … [Read more...] about How to Keep Cadette Girls Interested

Filed Under: Cadette, Troop Management

August 23, 2016 By Stephanie Rose Leave a Comment

Camping at the Zoo to Earn the Animal Habitats Badge

Our Junior Troop, 1887, has made a commitment to participate in at least 1 community service project EVERY month and is overall the MOST active troop in Hopkins County! That is something to be proud of. In addition, the girls also earn at least 1 badge per month and take at least 1 trip every month! … [Read more...] about Camping at the Zoo to Earn the Animal Habitats Badge

Filed Under: Badges, Camping/Outdoor Activities, Juniors, Trips & Tours Tagged With: animal habitats, Animal Habitats Badge, Animals, camping, Junior Badges

August 16, 2016 By Stephanie Rose Leave a Comment

Keeping Daisy Girls Focused

Hi all! Leader needs a little help with her Daisy troop (all first graders). Lately, I think partly due to winter, the girls have been getting out of hand at the meetings, not listening to me or each other, and it's been tough. Our meetings are 1:15 long so we don't have a snack break. I try to work … [Read more...] about Keeping Daisy Girls Focused

Filed Under: Daisies, Girl Scout, Troop Management

August 9, 2016 By jodi Leave a Comment

Bronze Award Provide K9 Police Officers Bullet Proof Vests

submitted by Troop 80067 Police Officers risk their lives each and every day when they go to work protecting their community. However, our 4 legged officers are not as protected as we would think. Many K9 officers do not have the same bullet proof vests as our human officers due to lack of … [Read more...] about Bronze Award Provide K9 Police Officers Bullet Proof Vests

Filed Under: Bronze Award, GS Awards, Juniors, Service Projects

August 2, 2016 By jodi Leave a Comment

Junior GS Camp Library Bronze Award Project

Submitted by Abra Cross For my Juniors' Bronze Award they really did the "find a need, fill a need" part of their Journey.  We planned a winter camp-out at one of our local camps the weekend before Thanskgiving Break.  The weather was freezing - we even got a light dusting of snow!  So, they were … [Read more...] about Junior GS Camp Library Bronze Award Project

Filed Under: Bronze Award, GS Awards, Juniors, Service Projects Tagged With: bronze award, Junior Girl scouts

July 26, 2016 By Stephanie Rose Leave a Comment

Ambassador Trip Ideas

Ambassador girls wants some ideas: Hi! I am posting because I our troop of seniors and ambassadors have saved money for a trip next year. our leader suggested we ask others about their trips especially want to know what you spent. Some of the girls are interested in going someplace with a beach like … [Read more...] about Ambassador Trip Ideas

Filed Under: Ambassador, Trips & Tours

July 12, 2016 By Stephanie Rose Leave a Comment

Daisy Troop Embraces Non-Conventional Families

  First year leader wants your opinion: We recently had a "she and me" night in honor of Mother's Day. I have 7 Kindergarten Daisies. When I sent out the email invites, I made sure not to say "mother's day" and any guest was welcomed. Well, I found out after the fact that one of my girls has … [Read more...] about Daisy Troop Embraces Non-Conventional Families

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July 5, 2016 By Stephanie Rose Leave a Comment

Brownie Ceremony Ideas

Leader question; Our Brownie troop is bridging next month and was wondering what has your Brownie troop done for the ceremony?? Also any ideas for a low-cost end of the year party?? Thank you. Leaders on our Facebook page left some of their ideas to help:   Amy's troop: Ours was last … [Read more...] about Brownie Ceremony Ideas

Filed Under: Brownies, Celebrations, Parties & Events, Ceremonies, Ceremonies

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