At the beginning of the year, your co-leader and you need to discuss how much to collect in dues. The first things leaders need to understand is that dues are voluntary. You cannot make a girl pay them. Image created on Canva Here are some factors to consider: How many girls are in your troop? …
What Does Your Troop Wear for Girl Scout Uniforms?
Of all of the activities your daughter can choose, Girl Scouts is one of the least expensive. No monthly payments, no recitals, and no expensive equipment. As part of a troop, the girls do need a uniform. To be honest, they do not look any better than they did when I was a Girl Scout in the …
Another Craft to Earn the Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout Violet Daisy Petal
This craft one I came up with and used for our very first Daisy Scout meeting of the year. It is a great ice breaker and it is easy to create and costs nothing except a few pieces of computer paper and a few minutes of your time. The girls get to be as creative …
Girl Scout Daisy Community Service Project to Earn 5 Daisy Petals
Whether you need to review Updated November 2023 This is a community service project that my Daisy troop did last year, and one that we are going to do again this spring. It covered five petals in all! It was perfect as a review of the Girl Scout Promise. They petals that were covered: Purple-Respect Myself …
World Thinking Day is February 22nd!
How do you want to celebrate World Thinking Day with your troop? Here is a helpful website World Thinking Day It is full of ideas and activities to help you and your troop.
Calling All Volunteers! Getting Parents and Other Troops to Help
Photo credit: kconnors from morguefile.com For me, being a Girl Scout leader is a job that keeps my creative juices flowing, as well as keep my teaching skills well honed. Unlike teaching, where I was alone in a room with up to 28 children, I have a terrific co-leader and many parent volunteers. A friend …