submitted by Shayne Richard Fritz Our troop went Camping over the summer. We went to Camp Chenoa and stayed at Rocky Top in the Yurts, they love staying there. There was 3 of them that "pulled" an all nighter, but had a great time while we were there. We went with about 40 other scouts we all … [Read more...] about Camping Fun – Balloon Flip Flops & Tacos in a Bag
World Thinking Day with a Carnival
This past year at my Service Unit's World Thinking Day event we decided to do the event a little different. Rather than each group just creating a display for their country, we asked each group to come up with a carnival game, and SWAP from their country. The girls each received a passport and … [Read more...] about World Thinking Day with a Carnival
World Thinking Day Ideas for Large groups
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Meg Writes: Looking for ideas for running multi-level Girl Scout troop World Thinking Day celebration. Especially ideas on the four focus countries for this year (Armenia, Egypt, Benin, & Bangladesh)...and ideas on how to keep it organized and fun for a … [Read more...] about World Thinking Day Ideas for Large groups
8 Ideas for Brownie World of Girls Journey
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Andrea Writes: My brownie girls will be doing the world of girls journey starting in November..... anyone with any ideas they'd like to share? How did your girls like it and what are some things you did? From Makingfriends.com check out the Badge in a Bag … [Read more...] about 8 Ideas for Brownie World of Girls Journey
16 Ideas – 2nd Year as a Daisy Girl Scout What Now?
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Daisy Leader writes: I am a second year Daisy leader and have 7 girls returning this year and 7 new girls joining. Last year we focused on the petal set, so all my returning girls have earned all their petals. What do I do this year so that the returning girls … [Read more...] about 16 Ideas – 2nd Year as a Daisy Girl Scout What Now?
Nine Camporee Ideas from Scout Leaders
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Gretchen writes: Hello Ladies, I am thinking about next year's Service Unit Camporee and was looking for some theme suggestions. What was the best camporee you've been to? I appreciate your suggestions. Have a great day. Answers From Other Girl Scout Leaders … [Read more...] about Nine Camporee Ideas from Scout Leaders
Cadette Money Earning Event
Fundraiser Cadette Girl Scouts Will Enjoy Being the leader of 9 active 7th graders it is not easy coming up with ideas that they want to put any effort into. We decided to bypass our usual meetings this year and focus on the future and Community Service and top it off with a trip to Washington DC … [Read more...] about Cadette Money Earning Event
Celebrating Community Brownie Badge While Camping
Girl Scouts + Camping + Earning a Badge = FUN We are all going camping for the weekend, so now what? Does anyone else ever feel like that? I know there are plenty of things to do that are a necessity at camp that would just fill up this entire page, but what about all the in between time? How can … [Read more...] about Celebrating Community Brownie Badge While Camping