9 DIY Ideas for Bridges for Your Bridging Ceremony
If you’re not as lucky as this Florida troop who were able to borrow a pretty bridge, you are in the right place. We’ve put together nine DIY bridges you…
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What is the āBridging Awardā and how do my scouts earn it?
3-minute read: The Bridging Award is a special patch earned by completing two specific requirements found in the Scout Handbook. First, your scout must spend 1 hour sharing their knowledge…
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How do I find a local charity that accepts handmade donations?
5-minute read: Finding local volunteer opportunities is a great way to make a direct impact. Both VolunteerMatch and Volunteers of America allow you to search by zip code to find…
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16 Silver Award Ideas for Independent Girl Scouts
Miranda writes: I need some help with the Silver Award: My daughter is a Cadette, but she is also an Independent Girl Scout. I have been looking for ideas for…
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Girl Scout Silver Award: Homes for Furry Friends
When you have a troop full of animal lovers, you just know their Girl Scout Silver Award is going to involve some paws, claws, or whiskers! Our CadettesāMallory, Ellie, Mackenzie,…
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Do I have to follow every tradition exactly as it’s written in the handbook?
Short answer: Nope! Think of the handbook as a giant, 200-page suggestion box, not a law book. While we definitely want to keep those core values intact, you have total…
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Scouting Traditions: A Fun & Easy Guide for New Troop Leaders
You can discover the heart of scouting through simple traditions that build community, create memories, and make your troop meetings truly special. It is easier than you think. Weāre here…
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Balancing Troop Leadership with a Full-Time Job
Leading a troop is one of the most rewarding things you can do, but letās be real: when youāre also clocking 40+ hours a week at a “real” job, it…
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How much time should I realistically spend on troop prep each week?
3-minute read: Letās be real: we all want to be that “Super Leader,” but we also have lives, jobs, and laundry piles that wonāt fold themselves. If youāre wondering how…
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Do Daisy Girl Scouts have to earn all the petals?
4-minute read: Honestly? No. If youāre feeling the crunch, take a deep breath. Your girls don’t need to earn all 10 petals to have an amazing first year. The petals…
