Is your group attending a large Girl Scout event this year? Make it even more fun and meaningful by creating SWAPS together. What is a SWAP you ask? The traditional definition is Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere. SWAPS are a long standing Girl Scout tradition and while no one is really sure when they became part of our history, girls through the decades have enjoyed exchanging them when they meet new people. Here is a great video from Girl Scouts of Atlanta on SWAPS.
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Helping Girls Find Their Spark!
Everyone needs a spark in their lives. What is a spark? According to the Thrive Foundation for Youth a spark is a passion or skill that we feel deeply and helps us grow. They come from deep within and are a source of joy and energy. A spark can be many things from an interest in music, to a passion for animals, a love of one’s country, or a deep seated desire to help others. Why are sparks ...
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Popular Troop Trip Destinations
Girls have been exploring the world around them since 1912 and one important experience is the troop trip. If you’re looking for the next memory maker for your troop we’ve got some exciting destinations for your girls. Here are a few of the more popular trips troops from Western Ohio took in 2013-2014.
1. The Zoo: what a great place for combining badge work and adventure. Many zoos have education programs for youth, some that are Girl Scout badge ...
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I Can’t Wait To…
What can’t you wait to see the girls in your group do this year? Many Girl Scout groups take a break for the summer but it’s never too early to start the ball rolling for the new membership year. In July, begin getting your first meeting date on your calendars. While it’s important to make your plans based on what the girls are interested in, it’s also good to know what parents want their daughters to get out of Girl Scouting. Send this video out to the ...
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Got The Travel Bug?
Every girl deserves the opportunity to see the world and Girl Scouting provides many different opportunities to make that happen. Girls love travelling and learning about themselves, different cultures and navigating maps, transportation and sightseeing. It is a great way to put all those leadership skills to work!
Getaways are short term travel opportunities set ...
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Ways for Girl Scouts to Utilize Community Partners
You might be asking yourself, “What is a Community Partner?” A community partner is a community organization and/or business that offer Girl Scouts tours, workshops and/or other resources to support their Girl Scout Journey, badge work or service projects. For example; if a Girl Scout Senior wants to earn her Car Care badge, which includes basic car maintenance, vehicle safety, safe driving practices, emergency procedures and car efficiencies, she could ...
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Simple Ways To Transform Parent Engagement
Girl Scout leaders are some of the most dedicated, selfless and creative people. But, they can’t do it all by themselves! In Girl Scouting, we hear this from volunteers annually through face-to-face feedback and formal surveys. While we recognize that parent support is critical to the success of our mission, we have an “untapped” resource; it’s the fathers of the girls. Perhaps finding ways to ...
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10 Tips to Help Teens Prepare for College
Planning for college can be one of the more daunting tasks on the parental to do list. As troop leaders you can be a great asset in this process to help relieve the pressure or simply serve as a helpful guide for where to look for resources. And with a little help from these awesome resources and planning guides, a good organizational system (binders or checklists are highly recommended) and a positive attitude this can be a fun and exciting process for all who are involved. As you know ...
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Get Inspired!
Are you a Girl Scout Daisy or Brownie volunteer who is hoping that all of your girls return to the troop next year? Maybe you are a Girl Scout Junior volunteer who is trying to get parent support to help the girls through their Girl Scout Bronze award. Perhaps you are a Girl Scout Cadette volunteer who is trying to inspire girls to do their Girl Scout Silver award or get your Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to commit to earning their Gold Award. Well, if you are any of these, this ...
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Free Being Me PSA Contest
Hello Girl Scout Volunteers! Is your troop using the Free Being Me program resources? If not, it’s not too late to get started or you can use it to jump start your new troop year in the fall. If you are using them, make a PSA ...
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