In the summers growing up, I would always count down the days until I could go to Girl Scout camp. It was the highlight of my summer, hands down. The…
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Take a Stand for Girls’ Education
Today, I’m celebrating the 19th birthday one of my personal role models: Malala Yousafzai (yes, it’s possible to have a role model that’s younger than you). In case you don’t…
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Flag Ceremonies 101
Stars and Stripes, the Star Spangled Banner, Old Glory—whatever you call it, the American flag is an important symbol to Girl Scouts here in the United States of America. We…
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Golden Advice for Girl Scouts Young & Old
We all have a few things we wish we could have told our younger self to make things easier. (My number 1? Slow down and appreciate the simple joy of…
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A Brief History of SWAPS
One of the most anticipated activities of my Girl Scout years was the annual SWAPS swap at my local Service Unit Spring Encampment. My troop would spend the meeting…
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Wrapping Up Your Year
It’s the most bittersweet time of the Girl Scouting year, when regular troop meetings take a hiatus so that girls can dive into summer and all that it brings with…
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