Just one. That’s how many outdoor badges a Girl Scout needs to earn to see a significant boost in her outdoor leadership skills. A new 2019 study released by the…
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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!
5 More Tips to Keep Your Troop Together Through High School
A few years ago, when my troop was in 8th grade, I wrote a post about how to keep your troop going through middle and high school. Today, they’re 11th…
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World Thinking Day 2020: Plan for Success
We’ve introduced the theme, laid the groundwork, and reviewed the curriculum to prepare for a meaningful World Thinking Day, but what do we do when things don’t go smoothly? Intentional design requires preparation for both successes and challenges. If there’s conflict or tension at your World…
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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: 4 Tips for Co-leaders
Whether you’ve known your co-leader-to-be for years, or you two just met at a troop formation event, it’s important for you and your fellow troop leaders to become better acquainted…
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Picture Perfect: Taking Stellar Photos of Your Girl Scouts
With a troop of 14 Daisies, I easily get wrapped up in the excitement and activities and forget to capture these Girl Scout moments in photos. Before I know it,…
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Decisions, Decisions: Helping Your Troop Discover Consensus
The Girl Scout Cadettes in our troop had sold boxes of cookies. They had made headbands, ornaments, and bath bombs to sell at our holiday boutique. They ran a successful garage sale…
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