Remember the excitement you felt when it was a field trip day at school? How thrilling it was to take a break from your usual routine, get on a yellow…
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Successful Troops
Our Successful Troops series looks at the different factors that distinguish troops who report success from those that report they are struggling. This information is pulled from data from Girl Scouts Voices Count, Girl Scouts of the USA’s national survey of girls, parents or caregivers, troop leaders, and service unit volunteers. Use the tools and knowledge in these posts to ensure you’re leading a successful troop!
Create Outdoor Leaders One Badge at a Time
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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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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Lead Activities Like a Pro—Even When You Don’t Feel Like One!
Variety—it’s the spice of life. Did you know that troops who participate in a wide array of activities report a better Girl Scouting experience than those who don’t? This should…
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The Size of a Successful Troop
What’s the magic number? If we’re talking about the average size of a successful troop, then that number is ten to twelve girls. Research conducted by Girl Scouts of the…
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Family Matters: Why You Should Have a Family Meeting
Labor Day has come and gone, the State Fair doled out its last cheese curds and fried pickles, and kids are brushing off their notebooks and pencils as they head…
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