Outdoor Badges and Patches with a Multilevel Troop
Written by leader Heather Bush Girl Scout Cadette and Senior troop 3469 from Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma hosted an event to earn outdoor badges for multilevel troop 18 at…
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Being a Girl Scout leader is one of those “it takes a village” situations. Whether it’s sharing a foolproof way to explain the Daisy Petals to a room of high-energy five-year-olds or passing along a secret stash of extra cookie forms, the community is built on a “we’re all in this together” mentality. Newer leaders often find their footing thanks to the veterans who offer up their tried-and-true meeting plans and Leader Resources, turning what could be an overwhelming volunteer gig into a shared adventure. At the end of the day, helping another leader isn’t just about earning a badge—it’s about living out that part of the Law to “be a sister to every Girl Scout,” everyone included.
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Working With a Difficult Coleader: How to Keep Your Troop (and Sanity) Intact
What if the biggest challenge in your troop isn’t a messy craft project or a rainy camping trip, but the person sitting right across from you at the planning table?…
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Leader Lesson Plan for Brownie Senses Badge
Did you know that we have 5 senses and we use them without even being aware of it. As a Brownie Girl Scout work with your girls to help make…
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How to Earn the Brownie Celebrating Community Badge While Camping
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…
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Should I require every parent to volunteer for at least one meeting?
3-minute read: Setting a “One-Task Rule” at the beginning of the year is a great way to establish a culture of shared responsibility. While you can’t always make it a…
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How to Get More Help from Parents
What if your next troop meeting felt like a fun gathering with friends rather than a frantic race to find missing glue sticks? Most leaders start with big dreams but…
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How to Navigate Difficult Co-Leader Dynamics
4-minute read: Leading a troop is one of the most rewarding ways to mentor young scouts, but when your co-leader relationship hits a rocky patch, it can feel like you’re…
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Advice for New Leaders from Experienced Leaders
Stepping into the role of a new troop leader can feel like embarking on a grand adventure without a map. Between managing cookie season logistics, navigating parent expectations, and trying…
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Silver Award for Life-Saving Carbon Monoxide Project
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. It requires focus, determination, and a deep commitment to improving the community. Today, we are…
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Meal Planning Ideas for Camping
Girl Scout troop leader Bess needs help with meal planning for camping: What kind of food plans do you suggest for an encampment with about 75 girls? Usually each troop…
