Ideas for End-of-Year Scout Events and How to Fund Them
The cookies are sold, the badges are earned, and the only thing left to do is celebrate! As you look to close out the year with a bang, itās important…
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The Ultimate Guide to Fun Patches
Last Tuesday, troop leader Sarah spent 45 minutes scrubbing sticky glue residue off a Daisy vest after a “permanent” patch fell off during the very first wash. It’s frustrating when…
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Navigating Missing Requirements in Girl Scouts
Insights from Experienced Leaders As a troop leader, one of the recurring challenges you may face is managing situations where girls can’t complete certain requirements for their badges. This situation…
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The Ultimate Guide to Girl Scout Craft Ideas: Easy, Fun, and Budget-Friendly Projects
Discover a treasure trove of age-appropriate Girl Scout craft ideas that make troop meetings stress-free for leaders and unforgettable for girls. We get it. You’re a busy troop leader, juggling schedules, budgets,…
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Does anyone ever think of quitting?
Does anyone ever think of quitting? I volunteer for my daughter who wanted to be a Girl Scout so bad and they needed a leader to start the troop. This…
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How to Handle Cliques in Girl Scouts
Leader Wants to Know: Any leaders here successfully having dealt with āCLIQUESā in Girl Scout meetings? We are a troop of 14 and working hard to teach the girls that…
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Special Guy and Girls Derby Planning
Exciting Father-Daughter Crazy Car Race: A Guide to Success Our Crazy Car Race is a fun-filled father/daughter event that allows dads (or other special male figures) to get involved in…
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38 Leaders Give Their Advice on Keeping Older Scouts Interested
Girls may quit Girl Scouts for a variety of reasons, especially as they get older. Some girls may find it challenging to balance Girl Scouts with other activities such as…
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Junior Ideas for 4th and 5th Graders
Engaging Juniors with Leadership and Skill-Building For Junior Girl Scouts (typically in 4th and 5th grade), activities transition from simple crafts to more complex, girl-led projects that foster independence and…
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Fundraising Ideas for Scouts
Girl Scout fundraising will vary from council to council. Some wonāt allow Girl Scout fundraising at all while others limit the time of year, the number of times per year…
