Creating a bullet journal is a fun and meeting to host for your older girls who just want a meeting full of fun.
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Life for older Girl Scouts-Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors-is busy. Between school, sports, part-time jobs, social lives, and preparing for the future, it can feel like there’s hardly a moment to breathe. Girl Scout meetings can become that much needed pause. Hanging out with your sister scouts is a chance to slow down, connect, and recharge. Creating a bullet journal together is the perfect way to help girls take a break from their busy routines while learning organization, creativity, and mindfulness skills that will serve them for years to come. It’s a calming, hands-on activity that combines art, reflection, and personal growth.
What is a Bullet Journal?
A fun meeting for your older Girl Scouts to have is one where they create their own buller journal.
A bullet journal is a customizable planner, tracker, and creative outlet all rolled into one. It’s part calendar, part to-do list, and part personal diary. Rather than a pre-printed planner, a bullet journal starts with blank pages that girls design themselves. They decide what sections to include-monthly calendars, daily logs, habit trackers, gratitude pages, mood charts, or goal-setting spreads. Each layout is created by hand, which means no two journals look alike. This flexibility makes bullet journaling especially great for teens, and it allows them to express their individuality while building healthy habits like reflection, planning, and prioritization.
A Video on How to Make a Bullet Journal
A visual is a great way to introduce the girls on how to make a bullet journal.
Here is another video tutorial.
What Supplies Do You Need to Start a Bullet Journal?
The best part of this activity is that it’s affordable and easy to adapt for any troop size.
You’ll need:
- A dot-grid or blank journal (one per girl; 5×8 size works well)
- Fine-tip pens or markers (variety of colors)
- Ruler or straight edge
- Pencils and erasers
- Washi tape, stickers, and stencils (optional)
- A few sample page ideas printed out for inspiration (there are many online you can print)
You can also encourage girls to bring their own supplies if they have favorites, as they often love to personalize things with their unique style.
How to Lead the Meeting
Start the meeting by explaining that a bullet journal is a tool that can help them organize their time, reduce stress, and express themselves creatively. Ask the girls to share what they usually use to stay organized-apps, notes, planners, and then discuss what they wish those tools did better. This conversation helps them see how a bullet journal can be customized to their needs.
At this point, you can show one of the YOuTube videos for the girls to get an idea of what they will be doing.
Next, show a few sample layouts. You can find plenty of simple designs online, just be sure to choose ones that are realistic for beginners. Some good starter spreads include:
- Monthly Overview: A calendar grid for key dates.
- Weekly Spread: A list or boxes for each day to track tasks and events.
- Habit Tracker: A grid where girls can color in a box each day they meet a goal (like drinking water, studying, or journaling).
- Mood Tracker: A fun design where colors represent emotions over time.
- Gratitude Page: A place to write one thing each day they’re thankful for.
Now it’s time for the girls to decorate and design their pages!
For added relaxation, play calming music in the background.
Bullet Journaling Beyond the First Meeting
The beauty of bullet journaling is that it can, if you want, become an ongoing troop activity. You can revisit it a few times during the year.
Have you created a bullet journal with your troop?