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How Community-Based Programs Help Bring Girl Scouts to Every Girl

How Community-Based Programs Help Bring Girl Scouts to Every Girl

by Wende Guastamachio (GSNorCal Staff) | May 30, 2017 | G.I.R.L. Power

Almost a quarter of girls in California are living in households struggling with incomes below the poverty line. Learn more about how GSNorCal’s community-based programs are changing lives for thousands of these girls each year!

Classic Outdoor Cooking Recipes for Your Next Troop Campout

Classic Outdoor Cooking Recipes for Your Next Troop Campout

by Ashley Redfield (GSNorCal Staff) | May 25, 2017 | Camp & Outdoors, Ideas & Inspiration

Summer is just around the corner, so get ready for your next nature adventure or troop camping trip with these 12 tried-and-true outdoor cooking recipes.

Tips for Wrapping Up Your Girl Scout Year

Tips for Wrapping Up Your Girl Scout Year

by Marissa Vessels (GSNorCal Staff) | May 23, 2017 | Troop Basics

Is your troop closing things down for the summer months? Here are 4 tips to end your Girl Scout year with ease!

4 Tips for Working with Troop Parents and Volunteers

4 Tips for Working with Troop Parents and Volunteers

by Marlene Smith | May 18, 2017 | Troop Basics, Working With Parents

Check out these quick tips to help you make the most of your troop parents and volunteers!

How I Learned to Lead a Multi-Level Troop

How I Learned to Lead a Multi-Level Troop

by Angela Borchert | May 16, 2017 | From The Field, Troop Basics

Angela shares her story (and lessons learned along the way) in navigating her experience as a multi-level troop leader!

30+ Girl Scout Badge Activities for Animal Lovers

30+ Girl Scout Badge Activities for Animal Lovers

by Ashley Redfield (GSNorCal Staff) | May 11, 2017 | Badges & Awards, Ideas & Inspiration

Furred or feathered, small or large, animals make our lives a little more bearable. Here are 30+ activities to help your Girl Scout earn her animal-related badges!

Tips for Keeping Your Older Girls Engaged

Tips for Keeping Your Older Girls Engaged

by Lia Seth | May 9, 2017 | Older Girl Resources, Troop Basics

High school can be a busy and stressful time, so here’s how to help your older girls get the most out of their Girl Scout experience!

How to Make Decisions as a Group

How to Make Decisions as a Group

by Marissa Vessels (GSNorCal Staff) | May 4, 2017 | Troop Basics

9 tried-and-true ways to host awesome brainstorming sessions and make group decisions that everyone can be happy about.

How Girl Scout Cookies Funded My Troop’s International Travel

How Girl Scout Cookies Funded My Troop’s International Travel

by Sandy Norman | May 2, 2017 | Cookies & Fall Product Program, From The Field, Travel & Adventure

Girl Scout Cookies power big adventures for girls! Girl Scout travel guru Sandy Norman talks all about her recent trip to Peru with 15 GSNorCal girls (and how Girl Scout Cookies funded their adventure).

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