ubmitted by Junior Troop 65026 In April 2015, Junior Troop 65026 from Danvers, Massachusetts earned their Bronze award after a year of hard work volunteering for a local nursing home. The girls in our scout troop provided many hours of volunteer service spending time with the residents and … [Read more...] about Bronze Award: Boredom Buster Bookshelf
Simple Project Idea for the Junior Jeweler Badge
Never underestimate some cast-off jewelry and a bunch of fourth-grade girls. This is the story of how trash became treasure and a life-changing moment for some girls in Indiana and in Haiti while working on the Junior Jeweler badge. What started as a simple project for our Junior Jeweler … [Read more...] about Simple Project Idea for the Junior Jeweler Badge
Blood Drive Bronze Award Project
submitted by Kara Shuemaker We completed the Agent of Change Journey and the girls learned how “the power of one, the power of teams, and the power of community” all work together. The girls were struggling with a decision to either host a blood drive to ease the high demand for blood or to have … [Read more...] about Blood Drive Bronze Award Project
What is a Journey Badge in a Bag®?
I could spend a whole article writing and telling you all about what is included in a badge in a bag from makingfriends.com, what the benefits are and why you should buy for your troop. But instead today Tammy Keling a Junior Leader is sharing her troops experience with the kits and shares pictures … [Read more...] about What is a Journey Badge in a Bag®?
Ideas for Your Junior Animal Habitats Badge
Your Girl Scouts have probably been learning about animal habitats since first grade. Don't expect them to be excited about this badge unless you plan some hands-on fun. The Animal Habitats badge is a great badge to enhance with a trip. Go on a hike or camp, or a trip to the zoo or your … [Read more...] about Ideas for Your Junior Animal Habitats Badge
Girls Living the GS Law – Be a Sister To Every Girl Scout
submitted by Lindsay Foster My troop have been together for over seven years, we explained to girls early that we expect that they will live the Law, not just recite it every two weeks when we meet. As a leader, I have watched these young women grow from Daisy, Brownie Girl Scouts to amazing … [Read more...] about Girls Living the GS Law – Be a Sister To Every Girl Scout
Junior Agent of Change Journey
If your a Junior leader struggling to figure out what to do for the Agent of Change Journey this post is exactly what your looking for. Today I want to share with you some great activities to do with your girls while working on Journey. BADGE IN BAG - Take the planning out of … [Read more...] about Junior Agent of Change Journey
Preparing for Bronze Award – Take Action Projects
Submitted by Kai DuBose My name is Kai DuBose and I lead a multi-level troop of Daisies through Cadette Girl Scouts. Last year my troop was a group of 14 juniors and three of my young ladies decided to pursue their Bronze Awards. The entire troop completed a journey which is a prerequisite to the … [Read more...] about Preparing for Bronze Award – Take Action Projects