Girl Scouts is all about building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girls want to explore and understand issues impacting their community—and what…
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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.
Fall into Fun: 5 Field Trips to Take This Season
Fall is by far the best season—who’s with me on this one? The sticky summer heat is finally giving way to cooler temperatures, the leaves are exploding into spectacular sunset…
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Am I Getting Through to You? Four Tips on Effectively Communicating with Girls
“That’s not what I said.” “Did you hear me?” “You know what I meant.” Communication is key to being a good friend, partner, and leader, but sometimes, that’s easier said…
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Make Homemade S’mores Cookies with Your Troop
Have you run out of Girl Scout cookies? We know you ration them through the year, stocking up your freezers, but by this time of year, you may be finding…
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Grit: The key to your girls’ success
What is grit? Grit is persistence and resilience. It’s important because it allows us to continue an activity or project until we reach our goal. It allows us to overcome…
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Girl Scout Lingo—Camp Edition!
It’s June and officially camp season here at Girl Scouts River Valleys. We know you might miss your girls while they’re off exploring leadership, building skills, and developing a deep…
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