Just one. That’s how many outdoor badges a Girl Scout needs to earn to see a significant boost in her outdoor leadership skills. A new 2019 study released by the…
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In the Loop
Welcome to In the Loop, our blog for troop leaders! In this space, you’ll find activity ideas, stories about Girl Scout traditions, and tips and advice for all things troop-related.
5 More Tips to Keep Your Troop Together Through High School
A few years ago, when my troop was in 8th grade, I wrote a post about how to keep your troop going through middle and high school. Today, they’re 11th…
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Cookie Program: 5 Ways to Help Shy Girls Shine
Flashback to last February. It’s the first warm (I use that term generously) weekend we’ve had in a while and my Girl Scout Brownie is all bundled up, clipboard in…
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Three Days in the Boundary Waters: A Troop Adventure
Editor’s note: Troop 52891 earned their Adventure Club patch during a three-day trip to the Boundary Waters last summer. The girls wrote this piece chronicling their trip during another Girl…
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World Thinking Day 2020: Plan for Success
We’ve introduced the theme, laid the groundwork, and reviewed the curriculum to prepare for a meaningful World Thinking Day, but what do we do when things don’t go smoothly? Intentional design requires preparation for both successes and challenges. If there’s conflict or tension at your World…
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World Thinking Day 2020: Putting it All Together
With over ten million girl and adult members, it’s no question that the global Girl Guide and Girl Scout Movement has enormous reach. We can learn so much about ourselves…
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