Question from a Girl Scout Leader: Nicole writes: My girls will be first year Junior Girl Scouts this year and they want to earn their Summit award again, badges and also earn their Bronze award as well. I know that we have to do a Journey before we start working on the Bronze. I guess my … [Read more...] about 18 Ideas to get the most out of Scouts with limited time from Leaders
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
Why Not To Miss Scout Early Bird Sign Up!
Are you all Registered and Ready for the new Girl Scout year? Well, it is that time of year again. Getting the kids ready to go back to school & go back to GIRL SCOUTING! If you missed the Early Bird sign up deadline, don’t worry; you still have time to do it. The new Girl Scouting year … [Read more...] about Why Not To Miss Scout Early Bird Sign Up!
Girl Led Planning in Scouts
Letting go and Let the Girls Lead One of the hardest things a Girl Scout leader faces is finding that balance of knowing when to stop planning and letting the girls decide what they want to do. We are told that when the girls start as Daisies it should be more girl scout leader led planning and … [Read more...] about Girl Led Planning in Scouts
Getting Ready To Bridge to Next Scout Level
Bridging to the next level of Girl Scouts is a huge event. Two years ago when my 9 little First Grade Daisy girls were getting ready to bridge to the next Girl Scout level, we went all out. We had the girls’ bridge over a little wooden bridge over a small stream. We included songs, reciting the … [Read more...] about Getting Ready To Bridge to Next Scout Level
New Girl Scout Investiture and Rededication
Do you have New Girls in your Girl Scout Troop? An Investiture and Rededication Ceremony will make them feel welcome! Last year when our school year started and our Girl Scout troop started rolling again I had to plan an Investiture and Rededication Ceremony. Our Girl Scout troop is a multi … [Read more...] about New Girl Scout Investiture and Rededication
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
Get Moving Journey – Lets Recycle
The road to the Bronze includes completing a Journey book. Recently my Junior group completed their first journey, Get Moving. Along the way we added extra crafts and activities to teach the girls more about energy and recycling. Get Moving Journey, Litter Spider We didn’t have all the girls buy … [Read more...] about Get Moving Journey – Lets Recycle