As a scout leader, you want to teach girls that they can be independent, self-reliant and strong. There are few better ways to do that than by taking them on a camping trip! Whether your girls are learning how to start a fire or even just pack a sleeping bag by herself, she is also probably learning … [Read more...] about Beginning Camper Tips
Choosing Occasions for Giving Scout Certificates
Question: Thru Daisys and Brownies I gave my girls certificates for completed badges. Now as Juniors they don't seem to care about the certificate. I asked them and they said they like them but I think they didn't want to seem ungrateful. Wondering if you give your girls … [Read more...] about Choosing Occasions for Giving Scout Certificates
GS Indoor Camping Sleepover
Jennie Pilkey is a co-leader for a first year Daisy troop. She shared how their troop planned a GS Indoor Camping Sleepover. This is our first year as a troop, and the first year for all but 3 of our girls as scouts. Our girls decided they would like to try camping this spring, so we … [Read more...] about GS Indoor Camping Sleepover
Choosing Chaperones for Troop Activities
A leader asked about choosing chaperones for troop activities such as booth sales and trips on our Facebook page. 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 … [Read more...] about Choosing Chaperones for Troop Activities
Kid Friendly First Aid Kits
A leader asked about kid friendly first aid kits on our Facebook page. Leader question: What have other leaders put in a Kid Friendly First Aid Kit? Sort of feel like gauze pads, tape etc., might be not appropriate but what are others thoughts? This first aid kit would not be for our troop, but … [Read more...] about Kid Friendly First Aid Kits
Denmark for Thinking Day
I am a registered adult member who helps orchestrate our troops Thinking Day activities. We were Denmark for our troop's portion of the Service Unit's Thinking Day. We dressed as Danish women, we did a Danish dance and we had Danish snacks. We started practicing in November for this presentation. … [Read more...] about Denmark for Thinking Day
6 Ideas on Keeping Older Scouts Interested
Leader would like to hear from you: My troop will be starting middle school next year, and I've already been told that some girls will be dropping out because being in Scouts makes you unpopular. How have other leaders dealt with this issue? Our Facebook page was helpful for this … [Read more...] about 6 Ideas on Keeping Older Scouts Interested
Welcoming a New Girl Joining a GS Troop
Leader help!! Looking for ideas for welcoming a new girl into an established Brownie troop. Something fun and informative. What do you do? Scout leaders from our Facebook page had some creative suggestions for welcoming new girls into their troop: Erika shared her troop's tradition: We would sit … [Read more...] about Welcoming a New Girl Joining a GS Troop