As we build girls of courage, confidence, and character, one of the most important responsibilities we also have as troop leaders and volunteers is ensuring our girls are safe. That doesn’t mean being risk-averse!…
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Troop Basics and Traditions
Troop leader central, whether you’re a brand new leader or a seasoned veteran—we’ve got something for everybody. Learn about Girl Scouting basics and time-honored traditions!
Keep on Keeping on: 4 Ways to Help Girls Stay the (Science) Course
Recently, I had the pleasure of representing Girl Scouts at the Society of Women Engineers National Conference. During the conference, a topic that kept coming up among parents, educators, and other girl-supporters was the…
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Winter Camping Series: What to Bring, and How to Stay Warm
Has your troop decided that winter camping is on this year’s agenda? Do they want to take on their Every Girl in a Tent challenge in a quinzhee, but the…
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VTK, Activity Plans, & More! Making the Most of Troop Leader Resources
The school year is officially underway, and you are diving into another exciting Girl Scout year. You and your girls are ready to plan…but you think to yourself, “There are…
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Girl Scouts and Civic Engagement—in the Election Season and Beyond
It’s that time again—election season! This fall, voters across the country will head to the polls to cast their ballots and make their voices heard. While the presidential election years…
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Changes to the Gold Award: What You Need to Know
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. It is an endeavor and challenge that only Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can pursue. When…
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