On October 31, 157 years ago, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon Low was born. Our founder believed that girls should learn the skills they’d need to be self-sufficient, like first-aid…
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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.
STEM Tips (for the not-so-STEMy-leaders)
STEM is awesome—it’s innovative, girls want to do it, and it teaches girls great skills they’ll use regardless of their future path. You may be concerned about your ability to…
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Talking to Your Girls About Difference & Inclusion
Inclusion is, and always has been, a cornerstone of Girl Scouting. Inclusion honors each girl’s uniqueness and difference and benefits everyone. Especially now, as girls are growing up during a…
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The Countless Benefits of Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award
The Girl Scout Gold Award. You’ve heard of it, right? It’s the highest award a Girl Scout can earn and is the culmination of Girl Scouts’ time-tested, 100-year-old, world-renowned leadership…
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5 Thrifty Ideas for New Troops
It can be a challenge to start out as a new troop with only a few pennies in the new bank account when there are so many exciting things you…
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All About Our New STEM Badges and Journeys
STEM has always been part of the Girl Scout experience—in fact, one of the first ever badges was the Electrician badge, added in 1913! Since then, Girl Scouts have been…
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