Leader needs advice -I am thinking of becoming a new leader (I would have a combined group brownies and juniors), how small is too small a group. Thanks in advance. Facebook leaders shared their suggestions: Lisa's input: I recommend 4 of each level so they have some of their group usually there … [Read more...] about What is a Good Amount of Girls for a Troop?
Best Activities for Scouts
Leader question: What are some things that your troop did that they actually loved and you would highly recommend doing again? And what are some things that your troop did that they did not like? And would you or would you not have done something different? Our Facebook page leaders shared their … [Read more...] about Best Activities for Scouts
Should Scout Dues be Reimbursed?
Leader needs advice: I have a parent who paid for her daughter's dues a year in advance. They decided not to continue with scouts in the middle of the year. Am I obligated to reimburse her for part of the dues? Thanks in advance. Facebook friends of MakingFriends®.com wrote in with their … [Read more...] about Should Scout Dues be Reimbursed?
Helping Cancer Survivors and Education About Cancer
Our scout troop 80195, which is comprised of Brownies and Juniors, earned the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Patch that was offered in a Ohio council while they were partnered with Pantene. The girls learned about cancer, chemotherapy, health of hair and wrote letters to a cancer survivor. The girls … [Read more...] about Helping Cancer Survivors and Education About Cancer
Bronze Award: Keeping Your Community’s History
Blog submitted by Troop 288 Leaders Urie Tucker and Bridgette Bock Bronze Award Journey In conjunction with Troop 288's efforts to achieve their Bronze Award, our Junior Scouts sought out ways that they could make a difference in their local community and effect positive change. In partnership … [Read more...] about Bronze Award: Keeping Your Community’s History
10 Ways to Get Scout Parents to Meet Deadlines
Looking for advice to Get Scout Parents to Meet Deadlines. We're a busy troop with many events. Often we have to confirm RSVPs with locations well in advance with sites we visit and make payments. Lately I've had parents (one in particular) upset that their scout has been denied events because they … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Get Scout Parents to Meet Deadlines
Camp Sleeping Arrangements for Scouts
Leader question: I have a Junior troop. When we go camping, myself and my co-leader assign girls bunks. We get too much input from parents on where they think their girls should go. Plus, we have a scout that few parents want their girls with because she is disruptive at night. I would love to hear … [Read more...] about Camp Sleeping Arrangements for Scouts
Cost Effective Ways to Make a Scout Banner
Leader needs some ideas: I'm a new Troop Leader and looking for ways to make a Troop Banner for Cookie Booths and for any events we have. What are some things used by other troops to make banners that is cost effective.? Here are a bunch of ideas on Ways to Make a Banner from our Facebook … [Read more...] about Cost Effective Ways to Make a Scout Banner