My daughter’s finished project. Here is an easy Girl Scout craft that I did with my Brownie troop during our very first Brownie meeting of the year. I always start our first meetings with a craft and games. This year, we made decoupage pumpkins. I bought large wooden cut outs for one dollar each at Michaels, …
How is Your Girl Scout Journey Going?
Last week I attended my local Girl Scout Volunteer Meeting (it is no longer just for leaders, but who else would go?) I always look forward to our first meeting and getting geared for my troop’s first gathering of the year. One of the biggest items on our agenda was the new Journeys Program. In previous …
How to Plan Your Girl Scout Field Trip
Preparing for your Girl Scout troop field trip takes a little bit of time and effort, but it is so worth it! First, see if you are able to go on a Girl Scout field trip that is free. To date, my troop of three years has only gone on free trips. We do not …
How to Earn the Daisy Girl Scout Blue Promise Center
Before earning the Daisy petals, girls need to earn the Blue Promise Center. Here is how leaders can do it with their troop. Updated September 2020 *This post contains affiliate links. After you have planned your very first Daisy Scout meeting, you are going to have to plan the rest! During your first year of …
Do You Have the Games for Girl Scouts Book?
*This post contains affiliate links. While it is important to be prepared each time you meet with your troop, as a Girl Scout leader, it is also important to have a bag of tricks in order to have a successful Girl Scout meeting. This tip I learned from my years a an elementary classroom teacher. You …
Earn the Brownie Girl Scout My Body Try It Badge
Our bodies were meant to move, and having your troop earn the Brownie Girl Scout My Body Try It patch is one way to get your girls in motion! Since most Girl Scout meetings are held after school or in the evenings, it is very important to engage your troop in a meaningful way because …