Making Badge Requirements More Meaningful
Written by Paula Riggins So I had a real āAh HAā moment last winter as I was going through the Junior badge book. Iām sure there are many different ways…
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50 Ideas to Make Your Girl Scout Meetings More Fun
Girl Scout leader Erica posted on Facebook:Help! I am drowning in frustration. Our meetings are so lame! I spend time searching for badges and trying to implement the suggestions but…
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Creative Scout Bridging Ceremony Ideas
It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed by the logistics of hunting for fresh scout bridging ceremony ideas while managing parent expectations. We know you want this milestone to be special, but you…
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Gold Award Ideas: Acceptance Discrepancies
A Girl Scout mom on Facebook asks, “Is there a wide discrepancy in what councils accept as Gold projects? What projects have been accepted? Others Share Their Experience From Amy:That…
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Daisy Good Neighbor Badge: Fun Ideas Your Troop Will Love
A troop leader shares how your girls can have fun earning the Good Neighbor Badge. Our Daisy troop is a Kindergarten troop in Maryland Heights, MO (a suburb of St….
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Essential Outdoor Skills Every Adventurer Can Master
Equipping our young adventurers with essential outdoor skills is vital for transforming a simple outing into a memorable journey, filled with fun and learning. Whether they’re seasoned campers or new…
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Hats Off For Cancer Bronze Award
Submitted by Jennifer Barrows ā Troop 699 This is Shaelin, a first year Junior from Troop 699, located in Hemet, California. Shaelin took inspiration for her Bronze Award, from her…
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Cell Phones at Troop Meetings
Leader is frustrated: I am so tired of telling my girls to put away their cell phones at troop meetings. The parents havenāt been helpful either because most of them…
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What is the difference between a Youth Squad and a Girl Scout troop?
2-minute read: Youth Squad is an independent organization that gives you 100% control over your curriculum, unlike the structured national requirements of Girl Scouts and other youth programs. You won’t…
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How to Start a Youth Squad: A Stress-Free Guide for New Leaders
We have all been there… at the kitchen table surrounded by registration forms and a quote for $550 in official uniforms just to get a small group of neighborhood kids…
