Last night we had our final Girl Scout meeting of the year. In previous years, we never met in June because we held our meetings in the elementary school most of the girls in the troop attended. We lost that space at the end of May as the school did not schedule us during the …
Should You Spend Girl Scout Cookie Money on a Big Trip if All of the Girls Cannot Participate?
It’s that time of year again where the Girl Scout forums and Facebook groups are lighting up with questions about end of the year activities and what a leader should do if a girl cannot attend the big end of year trip. This is a very delicate subject. After all, one of the topics I …
10 Fun and Easy Girl Scout End of the Year Ideas
For leaders who are not bridging, here are 10 fun and easy Girl Scout end of the year ideas for your last meeting or gathering of the year. *This post contains affiliate links. Updated April 2023 For many leaders, the end of May and the beginning of June mark the end of the Girl Scout …
Our May Cadette Girl Scout Meeting
Out May meeting was very successful as we covered a lot of ground in our 90 minutes together…and it certainly seems to fly by! Eight of our ten girls were present to discuss our fall camping trip and to prepare for it. Before the meeting started, I waited outside for my girls to arrive with …
A Quick and Easy Community Service Project
The picture appeared in my Facebook newsfeed and I felt my heart break. A local food bank posted a picture of empty shelves. Totally barren. It is sad to think of families going to seek assistance, only to be told that there is no food to give. This week, my girls are going to do …
Girl Scout Bridging Gift Ideas for Older Girls
Updated May 2020 Selecting the right bridging gift for your Girl Scout troop is easy. Here are some fun ideas that won’t break the bank. *This post contains affiliate links. It’s that time of year when we look at our troop of girls and wonder where the time has gone. Recently, four of my girls …