Are you feeling a bit of burnout in your role as a Girl Scout leader? Here is some advice from someone who was there. *Originally published in Spring 2014, with a fall 2017, and winter 2026 update. Updated February 2026 After six years of leading my daughter’s Girl Scout troop, I have made the decision …
Updated October 2022 Use these easy Halloween craft kits to make your Halloween meeting fun. Your girls will love doing these and the planning is easy! *This post contains affiliate links. Now that school is in full swing, the shelves in stores are now filled with Halloween candy and decor. Kids love this holiday where …
Here are 11 easy Girl Scout Founder’s Day meeting ideas to celebrate the birthday of the movement’s founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Updated August 2024 Over the years, I have posted many ideas on how to celebrate Girl Scout Founder’s Day. This year, I have compiled a list of online resources for leaders to use, no …
This Free Girl Scout Radio Patch Program is something that may interest your older troop. Updated August 2024 It has been a while since I have posted a “Friday Freebie”, but that is because they are getting harder to find! I wanted to share with you a new one that is for older girls. The Radio …
Here are some ideas to successfully run your troop and still have a life! Becoming a Girl Scout leader is a very important decision. No matter what level of girl scouting you begin you position, there will be times when it can seem overwhelming. Even if you have been a leader for many years, unexpected …
I would like to thank Jodi Carlson from Leader Connecting Leaders for her informational guest post about how to run a multi-level troop. With fewer parents stepping up to lead troops, this kind of scouting is becoming more prevalent as leaders accept girls who want to have the Girl Scout experience, but have nowhere to …