8 DIY Ideas for Your Bridging Ceremony
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Leader Resources
As a troop leader, you know all about the three “C”s: camping, crafts and cookies but you also know that there is so much more. Outdoor adventures. Community service. Parties, parades, ceremonies, events, trips. The opportunities are endless.
Exploring New Horizons
Beyond the traditional badge work, the Girl Scout experience is all about letting your troop lead the way into uncharted territory. That’s why we hear so much about it being girl-led. Whether it’s about building friendships, doing community service or traveling to new locations,these experiences are all about sparking curiosity. It’s the place where hobbies turn into passions and young scouts begin to discover exactly who they want to become in the world.
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Leave No Trace Resources
Heading out into the great outdoors with your troop is one of the most rewarding parts of being a leader—but it also comes with the responsibility of protecting the beautiful…
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Camp Cooking Resources
Learn How to Dehydrate Food Dehydrating your own lightweight snacks is an excellent way to prepare for a primitive camping trip, as it removes moisture to significantly reduce pack weight…
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36 Camping Games and Activities
Gathering around the campfire, sleeping under the stars, and exploring nature are what memories are made of—but any seasoned troop leader or parent knows that a rainy afternoon or a…
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Leave No Trace While Camping
Teaching scouts about conservation doesn’t have to feel like a lecture. By turning the 7 principles of LNT into interactive challenges, kids learn to instinctively respect the great outdoors. Whether…
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Great Ideas for Earning the Brownie Cabin Camper Badge
Ready to take your troop’s camping adventures to the next level? The Brownie Cabin Camper badge is the perfect bridge for girls who have mastered the basics and are ready…
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Beginner Camping Tips
As a scout leader, you want to teach girls that they can be independent, self-reliant and strong. There are few better ways to do that than by taking them on…
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What is the “Bridging Award” 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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Girl Scout Pony Bead Pattern
Instructions for using pony beads and satin cord to make an adorable little Scout.
