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
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
aMazing Journey – Navigating Life’s Mazes
Where do I begin with the aMazing Journey for Cadettes? As a Cadette Leader working on the Journey books with your troop can be a challenge. You may have heard the girls complain “This is too much like school” or “I am bored, I want to play a game or make a craft.” I have listened to my girls and … [Read more...] about aMazing Journey – Navigating Life’s Mazes
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
Silver Award – Giving back to the Community
Today's post comes from a Cadette Girl Scout leader from Troop 1563 in Manchester, Md. One of her girls, who is also her daughter, earned her Silver Award in September of this year. She held a clothing giveaway after finishing the Amaze Journey. Jeannie's Silver Award Project Jeannie sought … [Read more...] about Silver Award – Giving back to the Community