Halloween is the perfect time for your troop to make Halloween Boo Bags for Girl Scout Founder’s Day. This is a fun meeting activity for scouts of all levels.
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One delightful Halloween tradition that’s been around since my adult children were little is the Boo Bag. Your Girl Scout troop can do this easy and fun project in honor of Juliette Gordon Low and Girl Scout Founder’s Day. After all, it is her birthday, so why not give a gift and have fun!
This fun and simple activity is a perfect way to spread joy—and it also reflects the values of the Girl Scout Law.
What Are Halloween Boo Bags?
A Halloween Boo Bag is a small, festive gift left anonymously on a neighbor’s doorstep. It typically contains Halloween treats like candy, small toys, stickers, or homemade crafts. Along with the goodies, there’s usually a note explaining that the recipient has been “boo’d” and encouraging them to pass the surprise along to someone else.
Free Halloween Boo Bag Tags
If you are looking for a print and go free printable Halloween Boo Bag tag, you will find many choices here on Teachers Pay Teachers. (that is using your resources wisely!)
How to Make and Share Halloween Boo Bags for Girl Scout Founder’s Day
Creating Boo Bags is easy and fun, making it a great project for Girl Scouts of all ages. Here’s how to do it:
- Assemble the Bags: Use small gift bags, paper lunch sacks, or even decorated paper cups. Add Halloween treats like wrapped candy, erasers, pencils, glow sticks, or hand-drawn cards. You can even include a little handmade craft like a ghost bookmark or a pipe-cleaner spider.
- Include a Note: Print or handwrite a note that says “You’ve Been Boo’d!” along with instructions to make and deliver two Boo Bags to others. Be sure to include a copy of the note for the recipient to pass along, and a sign that says “We’ve Been Boo’d!” so families can place it in their window and avoid being double-boo’d.
- Deliver Secretly: The fun is in the mystery! Quietly leave the Boo Bag on someone’s doorstep, ring the doorbell, and run away before being seen.
This activity is simple, cost-effective, and brings out smiles in all ages.
What to Include in a Halloween Boo Bag for Girl Scout Founder’s Day
Here are some fun items to put inside the bags. There are both food and non-food items included.
- Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies (fun for Brownie troops)
- Junior Mints (fun for Junior troops)
- Hot chocolate packets
- Halloween temporary tattoos
- Halloween scratch art
- DIY Halloween decoration kit
- Halloween stickers
- Halloween pencils
- Halloween erasers
- Girl Scout temporary tattoos
- Girl Scout stickers
From Art by AlexaVec on Redbubble
Connecting Boo Bags to the Girl Scout Law
Making and sharing Boo Bags isn’t just about Halloween fun—it’s also a perfect way to live out the Girl Scout Law. When Girl Scouts create and deliver Boo Bags, they are:
- Friendly and helpful: They’re reaching out to neighbors with kindness.
- Considerate and caring: They’re thinking about how a small surprise can brighten someone’s day.
- Responsible for what I say and do: They thoughtfully choose what to include and follow through by delivering the bags.
- Use resources wisely: Boo Bags can be made using recycled materials or extra craft supplies.
- Make the world a better place: They’re spreading joy and strengthening their community.
- Be a sister to every Girl Scout: Boo Bags can be shared not just with neighbors, but also with fellow Scouts and community helpers.
Halloween Boo Bags for Girl Scout Founder’s Day are a fun and meaningful way for your troop to celebrate the founder of the GSUSA.