by Elspeth Kersh (GSNorCal Staff) and Jean Fahy (GSNorCal Staff) | Oct 30, 2018 | For Volunteers, STEM
Cybersecurity, robotics, space science and beyond! In the past two years, GSUSA has released over 50 new STEM badges, and the Council STEM Staff is providing monthly STEM webinars to walk members through them!
by Marlene Smith | Oct 23, 2018 | Badges & Awards, Older Girl Resources
Is your girl finding applying to college exciting, but intense? The College Knowledge badge tackles applying to college one step at a time, so your girl can start her next chapter with confidence. Divided into five easy steps, this badge walks girls through their options, the admissions process, financial planning, and study and health habits so they can succeed after they get in!
by Angela Borchert | Oct 16, 2018 | Camp & Outdoors, Older Girl Resources
Camping with older girls is a whole new experience. They’re more independent, and capable of handling much of the trip planning and set up. But they also have different needs, interests, and goals than they did when they camped as younger Girl Scouts. Check out these tips for a successful older girl camping trip.
by Joycelin Craig | Oct 9, 2018 | From The Field
Nearly 40 years since their Girl Scout trip to Europe and their last troop picnic, Troop 198 used technology and Girl Scout determination to bring the sisterhood back together again in 2018.
by Cambria Griffin (GSNorCal Staff) | Oct 2, 2018 | For Volunteers, New Troop Leaders, Troop Basics
Uniforms have been a part of Girl Scouts from the very beginning, and adult uniforms are no different. Adults have worn a wide variety of uniforms that ranged from floor length skirts to the first pant suits in the seventies. Learn all about the modern uniform and how to wear it.