Amazing Gold Award: Building a Percussion Park
The Gold Award is the highest recognition a Girl Scout can achieve, signifying a project that makes a positive difference in the community. Fifteen-year-old Paige Thomas, a dedicated Gold Award…
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Can I create my own badge requirements for my troop?
2-minute read: You can’t change the official steps, but you can definitely choose how you complete them. Every official badge has 5 specific steps that must be met. However, you…
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A New Leader Guide to Girl Scout Badges: Earning, Planning, and Having Fun!
We agree that your time is precious and your troop budget is even tighter. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you master the world of scouting rewards…
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How do you divvy up sales from a cookie booth?
Girl Scout leader Danielle asked on Facebook: At the booth, we were too busy to deal out specific packages sold by type to girls- can I go back and divide…
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AreĀ Patch ProgramsĀ® official Girl Scout requirements?
3-minute read: No, aĀ Patch ProgramĀ®Ā is not an official GSUSA requirement; it’s a supplemental activity created by third parties like us. These programs offer extra flexibility for your troop to explore…
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What is a Patch ProgramĀ®? The Ultimate Solution for Busy Troop Leaders
Last Tuesday at 11:15 PM, Amanda sat at her kitchen table staring at a 35-page official guide, wondering how she’d ever finish planning her next meeting. If you’ve spent more…
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How do I find an animal shelter that accepts youth group donations?
3-minute read: Use a site like Comfort for Critters or VolunteerMatch.org to filter for 501(c)(3) organizations in your local zip code. Most city-run shelters welcome donations, but call the shelter…
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Animal Shelter Service Projects: Fun & Easy Ideas for Your Troop
Last Tuesday, October 14th, Troop Leader Sarah from Troop 402 discovered her second grade Brownies were too young to walk dogs at the local shelter. It left her with 12…
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Meaningful Community Service Without the Hassle
3-minute read: What is Youth SquadĀ®? Youth SquadĀ® is service learning program that brings community service to a whole new level. Designed for anyone; families, individuals, troops and youth groups…
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Brownie Ideas for 2nd & 3rd Graders
There is so much you can do with your troop! While badges are the classic way to go, your girls are at such a fun age where theyāre ready to…
