Cadettes are busy middle schoolers who have very busy schedules. When can they fit in a meeting and activities? Updated October 2020 During my first Girl Scout meeting last week, one of my girls told me that she is planning on being in my troop all the way through high school! I was pleased that …
Review of Our First Junior Girl Scout Meeting
On Friday, I shared with you what I was going to do with my Junior troop as we met for the first time this year. Gathering them together in the front of the office, I could sense the excitement, and that made me feel good about it. The fifth grade teachers were telling me how …
Today is Our First Junior Girl Scout Meeting of the Year!
I am very excited for our very first Junior Girl Scout meeting of the year. It has been a long time since we have gotten together as a group, and I am looking forward to a very different kind of year. First of all, we are adding two new girls to our troop. One is …
Girl Scout Dues-How Much Do You Ask?
As far as activities go, Girl Scouts is one of the least expensive. Along with the $15 registration fee (which was $7.00 back when my older daughter was a scout in the early 2000’s), there is the cost of the uniform (which lasts for two years) and the dues you collect. Of course, everything is …
Girl Scout Uniforms-Do Your Girls Wear Them Willingly?
When I was a Girl Scout back in the 1970’s, I loved wearing my uniform to school. I had the Brownie jumper with the official shirt and beanie. Yes, we wore the beanie! When I bridged to Juniors, I had to give my uniform to my younger friend who was entering Brownies. After all, that …
Where and When Does Your Troop Meet?
It’s so good to be back here! The kids are at school and now I can focus on getting back into the groove. I recently received and email from our school district’s coordinator giving me my meeting dates. Next Friday is our first one of the year! I am so excited and will start planning …