Submitted by Staci Jansma When I first became a leader I was so overwhelmed with these events, get this training done, thoughts of how was this going to work, how can you start a brand new Girl Scout troop!?! Where Do You Start and What is a Daisy Day Event? I’m sure you have felt that way … [Read more...] about Host Your Own Daisy Days Event
Cadette First Aid Badge
When your girls become Cadette Girl Scouts the badges become more difficult and harder to plan for your girls. This past weekend my Girls earned the Cadette First Aid Badge. I purchased the Badge in a Bag® from makingfriends. It had everything I needed to complete the badge. In today's post I want … [Read more...] about Cadette First Aid Badge
14 ideas if Planning to Have a Multi-Level Scout Troop
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Sabrina Writes: Our council is now allowing us to have multi- level Girl Scout troops. How does this work? What's the biggest age difference that those with multi level troops have? Answers From Other Girl Scout Leaders Compiled from our Facebook … [Read more...] about 14 ideas if Planning to Have a Multi-Level Scout Troop
9 Ideas for Scout Rededication/Investiture Ceremony
Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Elaine Writes: Does anyone have any fresh ideas for a rededication/investiture ceremony? We're a small troop of just 6 girls, and they're first year Juniors. For the past 2 years I've been doing a candle ceremony (with the story of Juliette Low passing the … [Read more...] about 9 Ideas for Scout Rededication/Investiture Ceremony
Bullying and Jealousy Activities for Junior Scouts
Junior Girl Scout Troop 42120 have been together since they were Daisy Girl Scouts, their leader Christie Eckardt has taught the girls about bullying and jealously, two things that can hurt a friendship and yourself. She shares a few activities she has done with her girls. Jealousy Monsters Why … [Read more...] about Bullying and Jealousy Activities for Junior Scouts
Being a Sister to Every Girl Scout
No matter how old your girls are in your Girl Scout troop its amazing how each girl steps up and lives the Girl Scout Law. In Girl Scout Troop 1216, the girls stepped up and were friendly and helpful, considerate and caring and most of all they were a sister to every Girl Scout. This story was … [Read more...] about Being a Sister to Every Girl Scout
Scout Cookies Can Make A Difference
Story submitted by Tara Marr Many people see Girl Scout cookie season as time for Girl Scout troops to raise money to help pay for events, go on trips, and buy supplies for troop. We are a troop located in Akron, Ohio and my girls made the decision to donate part of their proceeds to help our … [Read more...] about Scout Cookies Can Make A Difference
Your First GS Investiture Ceremony – Keep It Fun
Submitted by Staci Jansma Why have an Investiture Ceremony? Holding an Investiture/Re-dedication Ceremony is not required, but I felt it was very important for the girls to understand the reasoning when I first learned about it – as it seemed so special. Last year, we were first year daisies … [Read more...] about Your First GS Investiture Ceremony – Keep It Fun