When we see someone struggling, our first instinct is usually to jump in and offer assistance (after all, being friendly and helpful is part of the Girl Scout Law!). This…
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Troop Basics & Traditions
Troop leader central, whether you’re a brand-new leader or a seasoned veteran—learn about Girl Scouting basics and time-honored traditions!
Girl Scout Like It’s 1912
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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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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Change Your World with River Valleys—Troop Leader Edition!
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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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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