Just because summer is coming to an end soon, doesn’t mean we’re hunkering down and staying indoors until spring. Fall and winter here in the Midwest can be absolutely awe-inspiring…
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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!
Helping Girls with Highest Awards
Girl Scouts’ highest awards are a Girl Scout’s chance to show active leadership by working together with her troop to complete a sustainable Take-Action project with her community. Girls find…
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5 More Ways to S’more
In a recent meeting at River Valleys, we were asked, “If Girl Scouts was a food, what kind would it be?” Obviously, it was a perfect tie between cookies and s’mores!…
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Flag Ceremonies 101
Stars and Stripes, the Star Spangled Banner, Old Glory—whatever you call it, the American flag is an important symbol to Girl Scouts here in the United States of America. We…
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Golden Advice for Girl Scouts Young & Old
We all have a few things we wish we could have told our younger self to make things easier. (My number 1? Slow down and appreciate the simple joy of…
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A Brief History of SWAPS
One of the most anticipated activities of my Girl Scout years was the annual SWAPS swap at my local Service Unit Spring Encampment. My troop would spend the meeting…
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