With the new Girl Scout year comes new leaders, ready to help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place! While you may feel overwhelmed with Journey plans, insurance forms, and trainings, becoming a new leader doesn’t have to be an intimidating process. We’re here to help, and you … Continue reading Tips for New Troop Leaders
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
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
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
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
For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts has acted as the #1 leadership organization for girls, providing endless opportunities to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Although nowadays there are a wide variety of activities and programs for them to choose from, Girl Scouts is the premier place for girls to discover their … Continue reading 7 Reasons Girl Scouts is the Best Place for Girls
While the new school year is fast approaching, we’re still holding on to the last few weeks of summer! With Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend, Girl Scout camp, and adventures galore, it’s been a very busy summer with our girls enjoying the outdoors! There are countless benefits to spending time outside, a few of … Continue reading Badge-Earning Outdoor Activities to Try Before the Summer Ends
When people think about Girl Scouts, what first comes to mind might be badges, camping, or of course, the COOKIES! However, Girl Scouts is a lot more than that. The history of Girl Scouts dates back to 1912 when it was first established by Juliette Gordon Low. Her mission was to get girls out of … Continue reading 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Girl Scouts
