There’s nothing like a hot meal after a day of blazing the trails and taking in nature’s bountiful sights. But, how to go about preparing your hot meal? That’s where…
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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.
Forget the Box—Think Outside!
As another school year approaches, challenge yourself and your troop to try something new or expand on skills you already have. (Need some tips on getting girls to try new…
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Be a Risk-Taker: Tips to Get Girls to Try New Things
Earn a STEM badge, embark on an outdoor adventure, advocate for a better world—for Girl Scouts, the possibilities are endless! But what if your girl isn’t quite so thrilled about…
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Summer Fun: 4 Ways to Kick Off the Season
Ah, summer. Finally. For many folks, it’s been a long (long) winter, and now is the time when the Midwest reminds us why we live here. I don’t know about…
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Inspire Wonder, Harness Stardust, and Dream Big: The Next Generation of Girl Scouts
What does it mean to be a Girl Scout today? For me, Girl Scouts meant bi-monthly meetings to earn badges on everything from first aid to outdoor cooking, sprinkled with…
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Extra, Extra! 5 Steps to Get Your Troop’s Story Covered in Local Media
Are the G.I.R.L.s (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)TM in your troop taking the lead in a community project? Perhaps your Girl Scouts identified a problem and are actively working towards a…
Read On!Extra, Extra! 5 Steps to Get Your Troop’s Story Covered in Local Media