30+ Essential Life Skills for Girl Scout Independence
Research on how kids respond to and recover from a crisis focuses on the six elements of resilience: connection, routine, belonging, expression, participation, and empowerment. “Adulting” life skills are an amazing way to give kids a routine role in their family lives that makes them feel connected and empowered to help out in an age-appropriate way.
9 Digital Icebreakers for Virtual Girl Scout Meetings
A good icebreaker game in a Girl Scout meeting can do wonders to help your girls build friendships and gain confidence. Whether your girls are Daisies or teens, are meeting for the first time or are already BFFs, a well-placed, well-planned online icebreaker game can go a long way on the virtual landscape.
A Road Map to At-Home Girl Scout Travel
You’ve been planning the perfect trip for months, and suddenly something changes, and travel is no longer an option. Girl Scout travel expert Sandy walks us through how to find ways to scratch that travel itch from home, as well as replan your trip for the future!
How to Brainstorm Troop Meeting Ideas for the Girl Scout Year
Whether you are a new troop leader or a seasoned volunteer, you can use your resources wisely and get help online, not to mention the most important advice—from the girls you are leading and advising! Here are three easy steps and some great ideas to make meeting planning go smoothly this year:
5 Baking Recipes Your Girl Scout Can Try At-Home
There’s no doubt about it—baking is an all-purpose Girl Scout activity, but being a beginning baker can be challenging. Don’t know where to start? Here are some easy baking recipes for kids, along with delicious tips and tricks to get started. They go from easiest to hardest so bakers of any level can try something new!
5 Creative Gardening Projects for Your Girl Scout
From starting seeds to building a DIY fairy garden, these gardening ideas will give your girls (and you) a Girl Scout green thumb in no time.
6 Friendship Activities for your Girl Scout Troop
Whether you want to celebrate International Friendship Day on July 30, or spend an entire week filled with sisterhood, these friendship activities will help your Girl Scouts stay connected with their besties, forge new relationships, and, most importantly, have fun!
4 Ways to Help Your Girl Scout Build Her Confidence
From healthy self-esteem, a positive sense of self, and supporting a positive body image, there are many ways we can build the confidence and support the development of strong girls.
How to Develop a Girl Scout Growth Mindset
Helping your girls build a growth mindset will not only transform their mistakes and failures into opportunities, but it will also build resilience and determination for future success!
6 Reasons Why Hiking is Good for Your Girl Scout Soul
John Muir once said “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” Becoming nature deficient is easy in a world increasingly dependent on technology and convenience. However, taking time to bask in nature by hiking is an important and fun way we can get outdoors, with or without our troops.
Girl Scout Gold Award: Inspiring Girls to be Computer Science Leaders
Girl Scout Suhani started her Gold Award, 1000 Bits of Hope, to help bridge the gender gap in computer science. Here are her best tips in starting your own successful Gold Award!
Beyond the Dream Team: More Volunteer Roles for Your Girl Scout Parents
The classic Girl Scout parent volunteer team includes a Troop Leader, a Troop Treasurer, and a Cookie/Fall Product Program Chair. Here are just a few volunteer roles that you may want to consider in addition to your current volunteer team.