Summer can be a bittersweet time for troop leaders of graduating Ambassadors. You’ve been with your troop through thick and thin and worked with them to develop the skills they need to flourish…
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In the Loop Blog
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.
4 Ways to Get Your Troop Outside
Maybe you’re one of those intrepid winter camper types who thrived this past January with our record-breaking arctic chill and really got into the quinzhee-building spirit in April. If so, more power to…
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The Non-camper’s Guide to Camping
Does the idea of setting up a tent or corralling your troop around a campfire give you nightmares? Do you place yourself solidly in the “non-camper” camp? In the true spirit of Every Girl in a Tent (Yes, we’re looking at you and your…
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Gender Diversity: Help Your Troop Feel Happy and Safe
Today’s youth are increasingly thinking about gender in a more expansive and revolutionary way. For many years a binary idea of gender and gender roles kept people in boxes, limiting who and how they could be, but…
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Travel Series: Pack Like A Pro
Whether you’re preparing a backpack for backcountry camping, a duffle bag for a week at Camp Lakamaga, or a carry-on suitcase for an international trip, packing for all of your summer adventures doesn’t have to end with you taking…
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4 Ways to Stay Connected Over the Summer
You did it! You helped girls work on their badges and Journeys, sell cookies, flex their leadership muscles, and plan a weekend camping getaway. It’s time to wrap up another…
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