Over the past years of technological advancements, it’s no secret that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is the way of the future! The following generations will see careers such as aerospace engineers, biologists, meteorologists, and cryptographers becoming more and more commonplace – and we’ve got Girl Scouts to fill them! According to the Girl … Continue reading 5 Ways to Get Girls Thinking like a Programmer
Sarah Wang is seeking to protect bees everywhere with her Gold Award project, “Bee Friendly.” She identified a prevalent problem in her community: the lack of knowledge about bee conservation tactics. In recent years, pesticides, lack of flowers, pathogens, and parasites have caused the honeybee population to steadily decline. Lack of honeybees would prevent life … Continue reading Gold Award Girl Scouts – Sarah Wang
There are so many reasons why our volunteers keep coming back year after year, but the most common answer? They do it for the girls! And we certainly couldn’t do it without them. While our volunteers give their heart and soul to ensure that girls get everything possible out of our program, the girls aren’t … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Being a Girl Scout Volunteer is the Best
What’s more exciting than a new Girl Scout year?! As the summer months come to a close and the fresh start of a new school year is in full swing, you may be getting ready to welcome new girl and adult members into the world of Girl Scouting! Get parents excited for all of the … Continue reading Welcoming New Girl Scouts: Investiture Ceremonies
Mark Wedgworth grew up exploring the backcountry of Arizona, where his love for the outdoors stemmed and continued to flourish. A true S.T.E.A.M. pioneer, he followed his passion for math and music throughout his education, earning a Computer Science Degree with the Engineering College at Northern Arizona University. His experience with National Account Management and … Continue reading Girl Scout Dads: Mark Wedgworth
Girl Scouts have been wearing their uniforms for over a century to proudly symbolize the high ideals our organization stands for. They’re a way for girls to proudly showcase their accomplishments through their patches and badges, reflect on their years of progress through the membership stars, and identify with their troop and worldwide sisterhood through … Continue reading Uniform Basics from Daisies to Ambassadors
Girl Scout Alina Tong, 17, from Oak Park previously suffered a traumatic brain injury from which she experienced difficulty returning to her school system. Noticing the lack of awareness surrounding these types of injuries, Alina began her project, “Learn, Prevent, Care: Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness,” to share her experience with students and teachers so that … Continue reading Gold Award Girl Scouts – Alina Tong
Our Girl Scout volunteers make everything that we do possible, from leading troops and helping out with cookie season, to organizing backpacking trips and driving to events! Without the support of parents, it is profoundly more difficult to ensure that your troop’s year will run smoothly. So what’s the best way to ask parents to … Continue reading Tips for Recruiting Troop Volunteers
August 10th is National S’mores day! While this tasty treat brings back memories of cozy summer nights around a campfire, traditional s’mores are actually rooted in Girl Scout history! The first recorded recipe for a S’more was published in the 1927 Girl Scout Guidebook “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.” A troop leader named … Continue reading Creative S’more Combinations
Girl Scout troops come in every shape and size, each one with different needs, goals, and desires! Whether you lead a Brownie troop that wants to build a community garden, or an Ambassador troop who aims to travel abroad before graduation, setting clear expectations with both parents and girls is crucial for the success of … Continue reading Guide to the Perfect First Parent-Troop Meeting
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